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Tuesday: Mostly sunny $1 tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 58 pages, Volume 148 Number 28 email: [email protected] THE Council CLOVER CELEBRATING TRADITIONS rejects FILES grant program The Daily Journal The Ukiah City Council this week decided the citi- zens, not their council, ought to do the Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal giving to At left, two girls perform a local to traditional Mexican dance charities, By Wyatt Matthews Saturday afternoon at the non-prof- Cinco de Mayo festival. its and It’s not just Dances originating from Ashiku arts about livestock... many different regions of groups. Mexico were on display They agreed not to revive the Editor’s note: This is the along with authentic cos- Community Grants Program first effort of new columnist tumes. At top, A Mexican through Wyatt Matthews’ monthly flag flies in the fore- which the columns about 4-H in this ground as Erica city used area. Matthew is himself a 4- Hernandez inspects mer- to give H member in Potter Valley chandise. Above, varying and his column will normally Stephanie Graham amounts run in our community pages. inspects a necklace at of money By Wyatt Matthews one of over 30 booths. to local Mendocino County 4-H organiza- It’s not just about live- tions like stock... Rodin the Ukiah That’s what most people picture when they think about Cinco de Mayo in Ukiah Community Center. 4-H. But each month club By LAURA CLARK Council members had members pledge their 4-H’s -- The Daily Journal varying reasons for dropping head, heart, hands and health Alex Thomas Plaza was alive with the program. Mayor Mark -- to much more than raising festivities Saturday as community Ashiku and Councilman an animal for the fair. The Doug Crane said it would be true focus of 4-H rests on cre- members celebrated a time long ago wrong to make the donations ating better citizens. and far away. from the general fund after Linda Edgington, the Food venders lined a block of convincing the voters they Inland Mendocino County 4- School Street, and others selling mer- absolutely needed every H Youth Development chandise filled the lawn area in the penny of a sales tax hike on Representative, said, “The plaza, during Cinco De Mayo -- the last year’s ballot. three main things 4-H teaches commemoration of the victory of the “I have a hard time taxing are citizenship, leadership and Mexican militia over the French army people then giving their life skills.” While it’s true that at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. money away,” said Mayor raising a hog can be a part of “The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, the Mark Ashiku this teaching, that is only the fifth day of May, is primarily a region- Others felt it simply wasn’t beginning of what 4-H has to al holiday celebrated in the Mexican the city’s duty to shore up give. state capitol city of Puebla and local non-profits. The 4-H program started in throughout the state of Puebla, with “I don’t think the city 1902 in Ohio and has been some recognition in other parts of should be a grant maker, I growing steadily since then. It Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities don’t think that’s our goal,” with a significant Mexican popula- said Councilwoman Mari See 4H, Page A-15 tion,” states an article on Rodin adding later that “it irks me that we’re the safety net. We don’t have the See FESTIVAL, Page A-15 money.” FOCUS Jorge Rodriguez, a native of “(With) this money that we Guadalajara, Mexico, slices pork would be giving to these cooking on a spit at the Cinco do groups, we’re making the cit- Mayo festival Saturday afternoon izens’ decisions for them,” ON FILM at Alex Thomas Plaza. See CITY, Page A-15 MCOE salaries likely going up By LAURA CLARK be addressed at Monday’s Regional Occupational Update on the The Daily Journal meeting. Program, called “Community The salaries of county The Mendocino County Emergency Response Teams.” school’s superintendent Paul Public Health Department The course outline includes Tichinin and his staff will be will present to the board its an introduction to the role of Willits Bypass discussed at Monday’s community health report. CERT, disaster preparedness, By CHARLIE FIELDER fire safety, disaster medical Mendocino County Office of “A lot of the information in Caltrans District1 Director Education board meeting. the report has an impact on operations, light search and Special to By Shelby White Annually an ad-hoc com- school districts and schools,” rescue, CERT organization, mittee reviews the superinten- Tichinin said. “For example, disaster psychology, terrorism the Daily Journal dent’s compensation and alcohol abuse, substance and disaster simulation, I’d like to provide you ‘Mission with the latest information makes a recommendation to abuse, birth rates, child obesi- according to the board packet. Impossible 3’ the board. Tichinin is current- The ROP class -- to be a regarding the Willits ty ... there’s lots of informa- Bypass project. As most of ly paid $108,917 per year. The tion highlighted by that report collaborative effort between Ethan Hunt has been given board will determine his new MCOE and the Ukiah Fire you are aware, the Willits that can assist a school district Bypass project consists of another mission, but this one, salary. and the county office in look- Department -- would be unlike some, gets personal. The MCOE has also offered to students, staff, and constructing a four-lane ing at what its priorities are freeway alignment for “Mission Impossible 3” reached a settlement with its for improving student perfor- community members in gen- directed by J.J. Abrams and union regarding staff salary eral. Route 101 east of town. mance,” he said, adding, “We The new freeway segment starring Tom Cruise (“War of and benefits for this year and know that if kids eat healthy “Ukiah Fire Department the Worlds”), Keri Russell would partner with MCOE is 5.6 miles in length and next year. “We settled for a 5 meals before taking tests, they includes two interchanges. (“Felicityî”TV series), Philip percent increase for all staff,” do better.” with the intent to train as Fielder Tichinin said. The board will also be See BYPASS, Page A-15 See REVIEW, Page A-15 Health and safety will also asked to approve a new See MCOE, Page A-15 10,000 Square Feet of Merchandise North Coast HYDRO GARDENS Now Carrying “Cutting Edge Solutions” Products! 3450 N. STATE STREET, UKIAH (NEXT TO WEEKS DRILLING) • PHONE 707-462-7214 • FAX 707-462-7213 • HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 6 • SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11 - 3 A-2 – SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

toward $1 billion, the mayor mostly conservative, with POLICE REPORTS The world briefly and the governors of New titles like “American Evita” York and New Jersey, who and “The Hillary Trap.” And The following were control the interstate Port while most of those collected compiled from reports Authority that owns the site, their material from her eight prepared by the Ukiah Iraqis, British said. ered the front-runner to suc- said the price would have to years as first lady, the latest Police Department. To LaVorgna did not have ceed Goss. (For more on this be halved. batch is being marketed with anonymously report troops spar after more details on why the men story see Page A-13.) Opponents of the an eye to the presidential elec- crime information, call crash were considered suspicious. “Reflecting Absence” design, tion in 2008. 463-6205. The five men remained in cus- 10 U.S. soldiers led by some of the Sept. 11 Publishers’ interest in ARREST -- Glenn Vallier, BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — tody at the airport Saturday victims’ families, say the pro- Clinton is part political, part 53, of Ukiah, was arrested on A British military helicopter evening. The FBI had been killed in posed layout will be unsafe, economic: Several books suspicion of driving under the apparently was hit by a mis- notified and was expected to copter crash destroy the last vestiges of the about the New York Democrat influence at 8:01 p.m. Friday, sile Saturday and crashed in take over the investigation, destroyed Trade Center towers have become best sellers, and in the 300 block of Basra, triggering a confronta- LaVorgna said. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) and send the wrong symbolic her own memoir, “Living Washington Avenue. tion in which jubilant Iraqis — Ten U.S. soldiers died message by directing mourn- History,” has sold over three ARREST -- Rick pelted British troops with Female Calif. when their helicopter crashed ers to an underground memor- million copies since its release Crownover, 41, of Ukiah, was stones, hurled firebombs and during combat operations ial. in 2003. arrested on suspicion of dri- shouted slogans in support of prison staffer aimed at flushing out militants However, the assumption ving under the influence at a radical Shiite Muslim cleric. taken hostage from remote mountains in DeLay office knew that she will run for president 12:57 a.m. Friday, in the 200 Iraqi police said four eastern Afghanistan, officials has invigorated a market that block of East Perkins Street. British crew members died in SACRAMENTO (AP) — said Saturday. Abramoff Those arrested by law enforcement seems already saturated with officers are innocent until proven guilty. the crash in the southern city, A state prison was locked News of the crash came the Clinton titles. down Saturday after an inmate same day a top U.S. official arranged trip People reported as having been arrest- and four Iraqi adults and a “There’s a market interest ed may contact the Daily Journal once child were reported killed dur- took a female guard hostage, called parts of Pakistan’s WASHINGTON (AP) — in her, and the fact that she’s their case has been concluded so the ing the ensuing melee when authorities said. mountainous border region a Prosecutors have e-mails positioning herself to run for results can be reported. Those who feel Officials at California State “safe haven” for militants and the information is in error should con- Shiite gunmen exchanged fire showing Rep. Tom DeLay’s the presidency really fuels tact the appropriate agency. In the case with British soldiers who hur- Prison, Sacramento were said Osama bin Laden was office knew lobbyist Jack that,” said Eric Jackson, presi- of those arrested on suspicion of dri- ried to the scene. About 30 negotiating with the inmate, more likely to be hiding there Abramoff had arranged the dent of the conservative World ving under the influence of an intoxi- civilians were injured. who took the guard hostage in than in Afghanistan. cant: all DUI cases reported by law financing for the GOP leader’s Ahead Publishing Inc. enforcement agencies are reported by Reminiscent of other out- a prison dining hall around 7 The crash of the CH-47 controversial European golf- the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes bursts of Iraqis cheering the a.m., according to prison Chinook Friday afternoon was ing trip in 2000 and was con- no exceptions. deaths of foreigners, the spokeswoman Lt. Joyce the deadliest for U.S. forces cerned “if someone starts ask- Cheney meets with chaotic scene was widely McClendon. here in a year and comes at a ing questions.” Croatian leaders shown on Iraqi state television The 41-year-old inmate, time of increasing militant House ethics rules bar law- CORRECTIONS DUBROVNIK, Croatia and on the Al-Jazeera satellite whose identity was not imme- attacks, though U.S. officials makers from accepting free The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this station. diately released, was armed ruled out hostile fire as a trips from lobbyists. DeLay, (AP) — Vice President Dick space to correct errors or make clarifica- with a six-inch metal knife cause. Cheney met with Croatian tions to news articles. Significant errors in The violence underscored R-Texas, reported to Congress obituary notices or birth announcements that discontent over the pres- made in the prison, state cor- “There is no indication that that a Republican advocacy leaders on Saturday and went will result in reprinting the entire article. ence of foreign soldiers has rections officials said. He took the helicopter came down due group had paid for the spring sightseeing with his wife in a Errors may be reported to the editor, 468- been growing among Iraq’s the woman into an office area to some enemy action,” Lt. 2000 trip that DeLay, his wife picturesque city by the 3526. majority Shiites even though of the dining room. Tamara D. Lawrence, a coali- and top aides took to Scotland Adriatic Sea on the final stop they have generally steered The woman had not been tion spokeswoman, told The and England. (For more on of a three-nation trip overseas. LOTTERY NUMBERS clear of the Sunni Arab-domi- harmed, officials said. Associated Press. this story see Page A-12.) Standing next to Prime DAILY 3: Afternoon: 6, nated insurgency. The inmate was serving a Some 2,500 Afghan and Minister Ivo Sanader, Cheney 5, 7. Evening: 2, 2, 4. Police Capt. Mushtaq 26-year sentence for robbery U.S. soldiers are conducting a Poll: High gas said the United States is FANTASY 5: 24, 30, 31, Khazim said the helicopter and false imprisonment after joint military campaign, “strongly supportive of 34, 39. went down in a vacant lot being convicted in San Diego dubbed Operation Mountain prices hurt many Croatia becoming a full mem- DAILY DERBY: 1st: 04 between two houses after it County. He was a maximum- Lion, in Kunar province near Americans ber of the trans-Atlantic com- Big Ben; 2nd: 07 Eureka; was struck by a shoulder-fired security inmate assigned to the border with Pakistan. It is WASHINGTON (AP) — munity, in terms of working 3rd: 09 Winning Spirit missile — a weapon widely work in the dining room. one of the biggest offensives with NATO and the E.U.” Race Time: 1.46.46. available among insurgent since the ouster of the hard- High pump prices are pinch- ing the pocketbooks of seven Cheney said the Bush groups and armed militias in Gen. Hayden line Taliban regime by U.S.- Check lottery numbers led forces in late 2001 for in 10 Americans, a financial administration is “deeply Iraq. He said the four crew appreciative” of Croatia’s help members were killed. expected to be hosting al-Qaida. hardship that more middle- any day of the week at CIA nominee and higher-income drivers say in Afghanistan, and he said www.callottery.com they are beginning to feel, an that “all Americans are 5 men detained WASHINGTON (AP) — Safety, cost, AP-Ipsos poll found. tremendously impressed with after plane lands With Gen. Michael Hayden’s symbolism plague With gasoline prices top- how far Croatia has come” in in N.J. expected nomination to run WTC design ping $3 a gallon for regular a short period. Unbeaten Barbaro the CIA, a military officer unleaded in many areas, peo- Cheney met with Sanader takes the Derby NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — would be in charge of every NEW YORK (AP) — ple say they are driving less, on the terrace of a seaside Authorities boarded an major spy agency. Twenty stories above ground cutting short vacations and restaurant featuring a spectac- with ease American Airlines plane The question is: Will the zero, a Web camera pointed at curtailing their use of heating ular view of stone fortifica- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Saturday and detained five headstrong CIA salute as he the foundations of the and air conditioning. (For tions dating back hundreds of — A hero and his horse won men after it landed at Newark presses ahead with reforms? destroyed World Trade Center more on this story see Page A- years. the Kentucky Derby on Liberty International Airport, Government officials all takes pictures on the hour, 7.) Earlier, the vice president Saturday. according to a spokesman for the way up to President Bush recording the first signs of held talks with Croatian Undefeated Barbaro the airport’s operator. have called this a time of tran- construction of the memorial Clinton’s prospects stormed into the lead at the sition at the CIA. to the 2001 terrorist attacks. President Stipe Mesic, The plane was bound from although neither man made top of the stretch and won Dallas-Fort Worth Its director, Porter Goss, Workers began painstak- fuel round of any public comments. convincingly — by 6 1-2 International Airport when an announced his resignation ingly clearing off the tower books lengths — to give trainer air marshal notified authori- Friday, as the CIA and the 15 footprints in March, hoping to In between the meetings, NEW YORK (AP) — For Cheney and his wife, Lynne, Michael Matz his first Derby ties of five men he considered other U.S. spy agencies still pour concrete this month for victory and jockey Edgar suspicious, according to Marc adjust to life in an era of intel- the two reflecting pools someone who insists she has toured the old part of the city. no political ambition beyond Aides said they stopped at a Prado his first winning ride. LaVorgna, a spokesman for ligence overhauls ordered by planned for the center of the Matz’ joyous day came the Port Authority of New Congress. A December 2004 design. her re-election campaign this 14th-century Franciscan year, Sen. Hillary Rodham monastery as well as the nearly 17 years after he led York and New Jersey. law was the most sweeping However, the progress of three children to safety fol- They had no weapons, said redesign of U.S. intelligence the ambitious tribute is being Clinton has certainly attracted Church of St. Blaise, built in the attention of a lot of conser- lowing the crash of United Tim Smith, an airline since 1947. threatened by controversies 1715. They also saw the flight 232 from Denver to spokesman. 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students, Lindsey Ferris win even more. I believe that (Russell), has been if you can act well enough to Review captured. With the help of a make a person dislike you, team of trained agents they that shows skilled acting. Continued from Page A-1 recover Lindsey from the Keri Russell did a nice job Seymour Hoffman (‘Capote,” building where she was being in a serious action role. She “Empire Falls”) and Michelle held. did not have a very big part, Monaghan (“North Country”) But something goes wrong but none the less she was cru- is a great movie with lots of and Ethan finds himself on a cial to the story. action, suspense, drama and revenge mission to capture Michelle Monaghan is a high tech gadgets. Owen Davian (Hoffman) who newer star on the Hollywood Ethan Hunt (Cruise) is an has turned Ethan’s life upside scene and seems to have a agent working for the down and seriously riled the future ahead of her. She rose Impossible Mission Force Mission Impossible to the occasion with such an team. Now the movie gets (IMF). Instead of being out in anticipated film and did a fine going at full speed. job. the field he has recently been “Mission Impossible 3” is training agents in tactics, I recommend this film to the best action film I have anyone who wishes to see a weapons capability and all seen this year. There was skills needed to be a special very well written and directed barely a moment without film. If you liked both the first agent. some kind of action or sus- Since this is an important and second “Mission pense. Impossible” films then you and secret job he has not spo- I am not a big fan of Tom ken a word of it to his fiancée Cruise. It seems to me that all will love this one. I am Julia (Monaghan). He feels of his movies are kind of the impressed by this movie’s that giving up his cover of a same. But he has this action skillful use of all the tech- normal working man would character down pat, and this is niques that make a movie pop- endanger her life. his kind of movie. ular. It should get the credit it Things change when Ethan Philip Seymour Hoffman deserves and do very well at is given the option of running made a great bad guy. He real- the box office. an operation in Berlin, ly makes you hate him and Running Time: 2 hrs. 6 min. Germany in which one of his that made me want Ethan to Rating: PG-13

ways. Leadership skills are county are involved in com- 4-H taught through programs like munity service projects. The Cal Focus, an annual confer- Willits 4-H club, for instance, ence in Sacramento where works with the local food- Continued from Page A-1 teens assume government pantry with their Community began with instructing chil- roles and produce legislation. Pride Project . Some clubs dren how to grow crops with Brother and sister Carson and have projects where they raise methods that university Lezlie Elmer of the Redwood Navajo Churro sheep and research showed were more Valley 4-H club have both donate the wool to help efficient than the farmers were been to Cal Focus. Carson, 19, Navajo Indian tribes in New using at that time. Now 4-H said it was “hectic, tight Mexico. Each year 4-H orga- covers the entire country with scheduled but fun,” while nizes The Eel River Clean-up, hundreds of clubs consisting Lezlie, 15, added, “A great picking up trash along 5 miles of students from 5 to19 years experience and I’m glad that I of the Eel River. of age. am going again.” Both recom- So now you can see that it’s In Mendocino County, 4-H mend it. more than just words in our To ascend in star-ranking, pledge. 4-H really is for “my began in 1915 in Redwood every 4-Her must compete in club, my community, my Valley. There are 11 clubs speech presentations, enhanc- country, and my world.” now, from Round Valley to ing their public speaking abil- Manchester with nearly 1000 ity. Rylan Gervase, a 10th ***Upcoming Events*** Fire season is coming students and volunteer leaders grader in the Potter Valley involved. Livestock projects, Want to see 4-H in action? The Daily Journal club, recently won a gold “CDF is preparing for fire remaining 70 feet (or to the from hamsters to beef cattle, medal at Sectional Visit the Extravaganza, a food Be aware of wildfire, is the season and you should too,” property line) will depend on remain popular. But there are and clothing fair, 9-12 on May message from California’s Presentation Day in Crescent CDF Acting Unit Chief Ernie the steepness of the property projects for nearly every inter- City. “It was very educational 13 at Potter Valley Elementary governor and the state fire Loveless said. “Now is the and the vegetation. In this est, from learning how to use School. agency. and helped with speaking in time to clear the flammable zone, spacing between plants G.P.S. units and tying flies to front of a lot of people,” he Matthew Wyatt is the pub- Governor Arnold material around your struc- and the removal of “ladder shooting sports, Tole painting licity chairman for his 4-H Schwarzenegger has signed a said. He plans to compete at tures to create a defensible fuels” and lower limbs and scrap booking. state level next month. club. He will be writing regu- proclamation officially recog- space. It is clear that defensi- beneath large trees is critical, lar monthly columns for the nizing May 7 -- 13 as “It just creates good citi- But it’s more than personal ble space increases the chance CDF states. zens,” Edgington said. 4-H enhancement 4-H is trying to Daily Journal that will appear “Wildfire Awareness Week” that your home will survive a in our community pages. in California. Additionally, be sure to accomplishes this in many teach. Clubs throughout the “Wildfire Awareness Week wildfire,” he said. remove any build-up of is a valuable opportunity for The January 2005 change leaves, needles, or debris from California’s fire agencies and to Public Resources Code gutters and roofs. Keep tree communities to reduce the 4291 requires that the defensi- limbs trimmed at least 10 feet risk of wildfire and increase ble space around structures be from any chimneys and public safety and environmen- a minimum of 100 feet, remove dead limbs that hang tal health,” states the gover- according to the CDF. over your home or garage. nor’s proclamation. The 30 feet nearest to the The Mendocino Unit of the structure is the Lean, Clean, Specific information can be California Department of and Green zone. This area found by contacting your Forestry and Fire Protection requires the greatest reduction local CDF office, fire depart- will kick off Wildfire in flammable vegetation. The ment, or fire safe council, or Awareness Week today. Fuel Reduction Zone in the by visiting www.fire.ca.gov. A THANK YOU and GOOD-BYE to the Greater Ukiah, and Mendocino County Community from Mary E. Farkas. I announce the closing of my private practice as a Registered Dietitian at 756 South Dora Street, Ukiah, effective May 16, 2006. I wish to send a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to the many many people who have trusted me to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, medical nutrition advice, to aid their physical, and sometimes mental ailments. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to work in and serve such a supportive community for the past 20 years. I wish the best to all of my former clients, and wish that they continue to work to improve their health. My Love and Best, Mary Farkas, M.S., R.D., M.A. I also wish to also thank the entire Mendocino County medical community, and give special thanks to the following people and groups who have supported me and my work as a Registered Dietitian in the county: Larry Alavezos, Xochilt Aldape, Anderson Valley Health Center, Bruce Andich, Mark Apfel, John Bagshaw, Ace Barash, Lil Basner, Kate Black, Walter Bortz, Bill Bowen, Kristen Bradford, Helen (Smyth) Buckalew, Judy Burtis, Bert Calson, Michael Carnavale, Theron Chan, Peter Cho, Cynthia Coale, Lynn Coen, Lillian Cohn, Consolidated Tribal Health Project and the wonderful Pomo and Native American Indian Community, Andy Coren, Yvonne Coren, Community Care, Scott Claypool, James Cruise, Ted Dawson, Amunka Davila, Gary DeCrona, Elyse Donald, Carla Kevin Erich, Tom Feiertag, Emily Frey, Carla Frey Gitlin, Brian Hanson, Russ Hardy, Helen Hauk, Bonnie Henderson, Jonathan Hitzman, Charlie Hott, Howard Memorial Hospital, Judy Gabler, Rob Gitlin, Earlene Glisner, John Glyer, Monita Green, Peter Keegan, Susan Keegan, Karen Kennedy, Martha Kilkenny, Thomas Kilkenny, Betty Lacy, Fran Laughton, Nancy Laybourn, Sue Leamon, Bernie Lemke, Judy Lemke, Monte Lieberfarb, Carla Longchamp, Long Valley Health Center, Jon Lovejoy, Justin Marquis, Angus Matheson, Mills Matheson, Harry Matossian, Mendocino Community Health Center, Peggy Miniclier, Nancy Moilenan, Cottie Morrison, Mary Newkirk, North Coast Adaptive Living Centers, North Coast Opportunities, Cindy Norvell, Sharon Paltin, Pinoleville Head Start, Jack Power, Jim Pretorius, Project Sanctuary, Redwood Health Club, Ann Retallick, Round Valley Indian Health Center, Robert Rushton, Cynthia Rutherford, Jenny Senff, Pat Taylor, Guy Teran, Marvin Trotter, Ukiah Senior Center, Ukiah Valley Medical Center, Vince Valente, Gina Valente-Moore, Renee Vinyard, Laura Viramontes, Steve Viramontes, Nelli Webster, Laura Wedderburn, John Williams, Steve Wirth, Ron Zimmerman.

Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com A-4 – SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion VIEWPOINTS Docs speak up on sample issue Don’t ignore voting changes To the Editor: While the primary Election Day is June 6 mail-in voter, your usual polling place may K.C. MEADOWS Money talks loudly in American medi- in California, election day in Mendocino be different. Here’s the list of the only cine these days. Healthcare as a right is a County really begins this week when many polling places that will be available on June threatened concept, as medicine becomes county residents will begin receiving their 6: influenced increasingly by free-market mail-in ballots which will be mailed •Boonville – Mendocino County forces. The disquieting, evolving co-depen- Monday. Fairgrounds dence between our profession and the phar- It is important for voters to remember that •Laytonville – Old High School-Weight maceutical industry is not a legacy which this year many of you will be voting only by Room we will recall proudly someday. The tenta- mail. This is not the optional absentee ballot, •Redwood Valley – Coyote Valley Ed and Another black cles of enormous. multinational drug con- this is your actual ballot since you no longer Rec Center and First Baptist Church glomerates now infiltrate the most hal- have a polling place to go to on Election •Comptche – Chapel of the Redwoods lowed grounds of medicine and shake the Day. •Little River – The Woods hole looming deeply ethical foundation upon which our For this primary election, there are only •Gualala – Community Center profession is based. 22 actual polling places left in Mendocino •Point Arena – Veterans Memorial Coming up on the June ballot is Prop. 82, the pro- Solid evidence now exists that the nature County. That means, if you live in an outly- Building posal to fund a half-day of state-sponsored preschool and quality of front line American medical ing area, you are have probably been made a •Ukiah – County Conference Room A, for 4-year-olds by adding a 1.7 percent income tax on research is debased by pharmaceutical permanent mail-in voter. Be sure that you Ken Fowler Motors, New Life Community the state’s wealthiest people. It is estimated that it money and political influence. The commu- don’t ignore the mail-in ballot that may Church, St. Mary’s Church, Parish Hall, would raise $2.4 billion for those preschool programs nity physician strikes a Faustian bargain by come to you. Thurston Auto Plaza, Ukiah Bible Church, by 2010 for 500,000 4-year-olds out there. Preschools allowing the “Pharmaceutical The Ukiah Daily Journal is once again and Willow County Water District Bldg. would have to apply to the state for the subsidies, after Representative” to proceed past the patient joining with the American Association of •Fort Bragg – Best Western Vista Manor, proving that they have a program of which the state lobby. This salesperson donates free drug University Women and the National Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall. approves. samples for the armies of those who can Women’s Political Caucus to host election •Mendocino – St. Anthony’s Parish Hall not afford; the admission ticket to impact forums for countywide and Ukiah Valley •Hopland – Brutocao School House Plaza There’s a good piece explaining the pros and cons of physician prescribing behavior. They deliv- races. •Potter Valley – Potter Valley High this on the Web site of the San Francisco Chronicle at er propaganda in heavy doses, marketing They will be held at the Ukiah Civic School the moment and having read it, I have to say I’m vot- the virtues of their various product lines. Center on Seminary Avenue on May 11 and •Willits – City Hall Council Chambers ing against this ballot measure. The end result is that the patient receives May 18 starting each night at 6:30 p.m. and Willits Community Center First of all, like the mental health initiative that samples of an expensive medication for Between the two events we will have the You should have received your sample passed a few years back, I don’t approve of taxing rich which financial payback is inevitable fre- candidates for the races for Sheriff, District ballot booklet in the mail by now and your people through ballot propositions affecting us all. I quently, and for which a cheaper, equally Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Superior polling place will be listed there. said back then and I still say, if something’s worth effective alternative usually exists (if Court Judge and 5th District Supervisor What we hope is that all voters will be doing, all Californians should be willing to pay for it. indeed a medication is required at all). answering your questions from the audience. clear about what to do for this primary elec- And, if you think rich people need to pay more taxes, Ultimately at issue here is not patient You may wish to hold off sending in your tion so that all votes are in on time for count- then change the income tax system to charge them welfare, but rather pharmaceutical corpo- mail-in ballot until you have heard what the ing. more. But politicians - who depend on these rich peo- rate shareholder reimbursement. The physi- candidates have to say. If you have any questions about what to ple to get elected - don’t want to do that. Instead they cian’s Hippocratic responsibility as patient If you have not been made a permanent do this Election Day 463-4371. would rather see people pushing agendas of their own, advocate mandates that medical decisions glomming on to the idea that wide-ranging new pro- are predicated upon an ethical, evidence- grams can be instituted and paid for with ballot propo- based framework. Free drug samples are sitions that use the average Jane’s lack of sympathy for inconsistent with this goal. Accordingly, we people who can afford what she can’t as the crow bar have made the decision among our to pry more money out of the wealthy. internists to disallow drug representative visitations. Second, while we will be voting on this proposition Unfortunately, as so often happens in in June, there are yet no state standards for the medical care these days, the patient is preschool subsidies. So we don’t know whether, for caught in the crossfire of financial consid- instance, popular preschools like Montessori, will erations. To our patients with hardship we qualify. We know that the proposition would require offer sincere apology. However, let us all preschool teachers to have bachelor’s degrees. That take note that the fault rests not only in the will raise the price of preschool considerably. How hallways of the doctors’ office, but also in long will the subsidies be worth anything if the cost for those of our elected. political representa- the preschools doubles? Also, it would require a child- hood education credential that apparently doesn’t even tives. Walter Bortz M.D. exist yet. Michael Turner M.D. OK, so assuming we do raise this money ... Guy Teran M.D. Ukiah If we are going to start creating programs like this, why not come up with a good two-year credential pro- gram without the bachelor’s degree which would be Marcher encouraged available to our lower and middle income workers at their local community college who can then begin pro- To the Editor: fessional preschool careers or open their own schools? After the fog burned off, I joined in the Immigrant’s March in town. We went from Also - and here’s the part that makes me shiver - the the high school to the fairgrounds and measure would distribute the funds through the state back. I was offered a sign to carry, which I Department of Education and then the local county accepted. It read, in English, “Immigrants offices of education. Here we go again, starting up are real people.” There were about 200 another program that will add another layer of bureau- well-behaved marchers of all ages. About cracy not only in Sacramento but in county offices, 80 percent were Hispanic. They seemed to risk our station in society to demand I see no loyalty to America in these peo- already bloated with useless and repetitive programs as be very appreciative of the gringos who accountability of our government, but the ple. What I do see is a group of citizens of far as I’m concerned. joined them.The traffic passing by seemed people on the bottom are getting pretty a foreign country who cannot find work in The Chron report says that about 67 percent of to be mostly supportive, or, that’s how I uncomfortable and they are ready to march. their own country so they sneak into the California’s children are already in preschool. I assume interpreted their repeated “Beep! beep!” If you think immigrants should be treated United States to earn money illegally to be that means that the 500,000 kids that this will fund are I attended the demonstration, but I was more justly, consider joining the next sent back to Mexico. This helps our econo- the ones who are not. The typical price of good private not involved in any aspect of its planning, demo. While, as I said, I am not involved my how? Do they pay income taxes? Are preschool in this state is $4,000 per year. So if we give which is somewhat new for me. It seemed, in planning them, I’m willing to bet there they paid under the table illegally? Do they each of those children’s parents $4,000, that would in a small way, to be an historic occasion. I will be more marches. have false documents? A green card illegal- cost $2 billion. See? Already we’re saving $4 million heard the voice of people waking to the Bruce Hering ly obtained? I noticed many signs yester- from the price tag without adding any bureaucracy at possibilities of their power. I saw new lead- Boonville day stating “we are not criminals.” What is all. it they do not understand about “illegal?”. ers rising from the ranks of workers. Illegal means illegal A lot of preschool owners and teachers are also This was the most positive political They state they just want to be good citi- To the Editor: zens of this country, yet their country backs against this measure because they worry that the state event I’ve attended in a long while. My will end up with rigid preschool standards that will be motivation was simple: while I don’t con- The recent boycott action by illegal the boycott by telling their citizens not to aliens and their supporters only served to buy anything from “Gringos.” nothing more than a watered-down version of state sider myself to be exploited as much as kindergarten standards, pushing academics while immigrants and their families, I march in enforce my opinion that illegal aliens are Tell me, if one comes from Mexico and ignoring the social and emotional growth that is prob- solidarity with them because they are not no more than parasites that will eventually eventually becomes a citizen of his country ably more important at age 4. getting anywhere near their “fair share” of destroy their host - that being the United is he or she then a “Gringo.” Or is that our society’s wealth. For me, it was not a States of America. And of course the preschools of churches, mosques matter of laws or proposed laws, but a See LETTERS, Page A-5 and synagogues would not be eligible for the funding demand for social justice. unless they promise not to teach any religion during Most of us are way too comfortable to their half day of funding. WHERE TO WRITE Should all children go to preschool? If it’s a choice between a good preschool or basic day-care, I’d say LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa preschool is probably better. Head Start, it seems to The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- me, is a good system. One of the reasons backers say editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah this new proposal is needed is because too many chil- signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, dren come from families that earn too much to qualify Letters are generally published in the order Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is for Head Start. Why not just make more children eligi- they are received, but shorter, concise letters State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: ble for Head Start by telling the feds that we will sub- are given preference. Because of the volume 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] of letters coming in, letters of more than 400 sidize expanded Head Start in California with this words in length may take longer to be print- Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate money? ed. Names will not be withheld for any rea- Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, There’s just too much that hasn’t been thought son. 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Daily Journal editorials are written by Member Member California Editor K.C. Meadows with the concurrence email us at [email protected] Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. Of Circulations Association FORUM SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 – A-5 Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] SUNDAY VOICES ON THE STREETS Who's looking at all that data? What is your favorite "The right of the people to be secure in various congressional reports, very little their persons, houses, papers, and has changed regarding the on-the-ground effects, against unreasonable search and Sunday view human intelligence aspects National outdoor activity? seizures, shall not be violated, and no Security. We've got a lot more bureaucra- Warrants shall issue, but upon probable BY MARK SCARAMELLA cy, a lot more e-snooping, but we don't cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, seem to have improved actual spying. and particularly describing the place to Let's look at some of the basic techni- Kaitlan McCarthy and be searched, and the persons or things to cal problems inherent in massive com- Obi Powell be seized." puter data sweeps. Santa Rosa -- US Constitution, Fourth being used by the Bush Administration First off, much of it is in foreign lan- Nurse, student Amendment which makes any attempt at genuinely guages. Then there are references to "It’s a crime for any person, without understanding the process and its legality proper names. Anyone who's read an “I love going on really authorization, to intentionally intercept difficult and necessarily speculative. email lately knows that abbreviations, long hikes.” any wire, oral or electronic communica- Recent computer and communications coinages, cutesy terminololgy and short- tion. advances make the entire issue not only hand are common. There are terms of art, “I like motor biking.” -- Chapter 119, Title 18, US more complex but even more difficult to nicknames, errors, jokes, etc. etc. etc. Criminal Code understand because of the technical ele- And that's just in the ordinary communi- "Clearly an intercept, a wiretap, is ments which few people even know cations traffic. Real evildoers (or at least a search. This is a common interpreta- about, much less care about or compre- the smart evildoers) probably know tion. A wiretap is a search. You are look- hend. they're being watched and will avoid trig- ing for something. It is a search. It falls There's also the bureaucratic factor, a gering anything that would draw atten- under the fourth amendment. That is why variation on C. Northcote Parkinson's tion to themselves. If they're not smart, Matt Williams the Fourth Amendment was added to the famous post-World War I "law" which they'll get caught, obviously, and no one Red Bluff Bill of Rights -- to state clearly that said that bureaucracy tends to expand to will need a super-computer to do it. The Salesman searches and seizures must be carried out the available personnel and resources and supposed jihadist who was convicted in under the parameter of law, not on the subordinates multiply at a fixed-rate Lodi recently blabbed for hours to the “I’d have to say dirt direction of a President unilaterally. regardless of the amount of real work FBI voluntarily, even enthusiastically, boarding.” -- Senator Dianne Feinstein (who, produced. (Parkinson, a History profes- describing his activities to the investiga- however, refused to endorse Senator sor, noted that the intelligence arm of the tors in a strange attempt to be "helpful." Russell Feingold's bill to censure the British military was larger after World Then it came out that the 20-something president for conducting warrantless War I than it was during World War I, and jihadist-wannabe had a sixth-grade edu- searches.) he coined his law after examining other cation -- leaving the smart ones to roam aspects of the post-war British govern- free while taking ordinary precautions to ment, all of which exhibited the same avoid detection. Under a presidential order signed in tendency.) There are also some very fancy, very 2002, U.S. intelligence agencies, princi- So the question becomes less a ques- effective, hard-to-crack commercially Elsie Wood pally the super-secret National Security tion of legality and more a question of: available (and cheap) data encryption Ukiah Agency, has monitored the international Do we really need to violate the programs. Your average terrorist isn't Bartender telephone calls and international e-mail Constitution to catch or obstruct terror- going to know about these? messages of hundreds, perhaps thou- ists? One communications trick that was “Mountain biking.” sands, of people inside the United States As we saw in the small example I described a few years ago involved a sup- without warrants over the past three or described in a previous article, data -- posed Al Qaeda member sending the more years in an effort which was initial- even federal reams of it -- doesn't do you answer to a question by putting the ly supposed to track possible "dirty num- much good unless the examiner knows answer into Arabic shorthand (one letter), bers" linked to Al Qaeda. what he or she is looking at. You can col- and altering a few frames of a digitized Tracking dirty numbers would be fine lect all the data available in the entire family movie so that the answer was part constitutionally because there's obviously world using the world's biggest and of a painting on the wall in the back- probable cause, specific information and fastest computers, but who's looking at it ground a short home movie which the obtaining warrants would be automatic. and what are they getting out of it? jihadist was sending to his cousin. To But even though warrants for such Several books, articles and formal decipher this message's terrorist intent, a investigations are routinely issued by inquiry reports written since the 9-11 spy would have to be a friend of the Sharlene Hall ordinary courts and the secret Foreign attacks on the World Trade Center have jihadist -- and even then... Such trick- Redwood Valley Intelligence Surveillance Court, the Bush demonstrated that the giant US intelli- stories may be urban legends or the basis Housewife and mother Administration decided on their own to gence and security agencies had lots of of a fanciful novel, but they show how simply skip the constitutionally required good advance leads and internal tips and easily even the most sophisticated tech- “My favorite is camping.” warrant request process. hints about the attacks which were not nology can be circumvented if someone Why? properly followed up on. Are we now wants to do it. As with many such governmental supposed to believe that by giving the spy Therefore, you need more than lots of decisions there are lots of reasons, many agencies millions more tips their ability super-duper technology. And you can't of them unstated and undisclosed, and, in to follow up has magically improved? Or spend so much on fancy security sys- the case of terrorism investigations, many is it more likely that all this computer tems that you can no longer afford to do of them officially and properly secret. So power has done little more than muddy the things you're trying to protect. there's a double-thick veil of secrecy in the investigative waters? the case of the warrantless wiretaps now According to the 911 Commission and Mark Scaramella is a Phil resident. Mark Hardwick Red Bluff In my opinion the people of Mexico do What does Goodwill do? Spa company owner Letters not hold the U.S. in great esteem.They only visualize us as those fat stupid To the Editor: “Fishing is my favorite.” Gringos that they can feed off of. One I would just like to say a few words Continued from Page A-4 more small item that comes to mind. I about our local Goodwill store. I have have heard time and again how illegal been a fan of good deals, like so many delightful name only given to those who aliens do work that no one else will do. of us, but often I wonder how on earth don’t speak Spanish. They say they want According to the President of Mexico the employees or management of the to be legal citizens but do not want to “not even black people will do the work Goodwill can price things the way they have to go through what every other that Mexicans do.” This in regards to do! First they over price many items immigrant to this country went through. picking crops. Why is it that I recall in (not as advertised) and then they price My mother’s parents came here from the 1940s my family heading down to the exact thing for more money. Because Portugal. They had an extended stay at San Jose en masse to pick fruit. I spent everything is donated I think it is ridicu- Ellis Island because immigration author- many a summer doing just that. lous what they charge for most items Brenda Stone ities couldn’t spell or pronounce their In conclusion, I saw many huge and I just wonder where all the money Boonville last name, Da’Cun’a. So in order to Mexican flags appearing at the boycott, they make goes? Does Goodwill donate Boarding stable owner become citizens my grandparents had to to hurricane victims, the homeless or also so a bunch of small American flags. “Horseback riding.” give up their heritage and their name How much you want to bet the Third World countries? I would just like and become the “Davis” family. They American flags were made in China? As to know how my money and donations did so because they realized what a great for myself, I am a 70-year-old male vet- contribute to the world! After all we all privilege it is to be a citizen of this eran who fought as a Marine in the know the meaning of good will, right? country. I am personally outraged that Korean War. I hear an awful lot about For now I will save my money and shop those who participated in the boycott farmworkers and their poor living condi- elsewhere. have no real feeling for this country tions. Try living in a hole in the ground Sylvia Clark-Milligan other than seeing it as a meal ticket. If with people trying to kill you. Ukiah you are using facilities of this country John Henson Photos and interviews by Ryan Garner. without paying you are indeed criminals. Willits Harry’s baseball cards As another baseball season gets underway, moved to the West Coast and even to Canada; form the National League. one is once again confronted with the spectacle before baseball made millions from television Still, the most embarrassing part came when of adults who become positively syrupy over Judicial follies revenue; and before cities started spending mil- Blackmun launched into a song of praise to the adults who are paid to play what is essentially a lions more to build bigger stadiums specifically “many names” that have “sparked the diamond little boy’s game. This phenomenon probably BY FRANK ZOTTER for teams. Surely by 1972, Flood must have and its environs and that have provided tinder reached its rock bottom in 1972, though, when thought, no one could argue that baseball was for recaptured thrills, for reminiscence and com- Curt Flood’s lawsuit against professional base- just a bunch of guys playing for the love of the parisons, and for conversation and anticipation ball reached the United States Supreme Court. negotiating with the teams of heir choice violat- game. But Flood didn’t count on two things. in-season and off-season,” proceeding to list Flood began his professional baseball career ed federal antitrust laws, which prohibit busi- One was Justice Byron “Whizzer” White. almost ninety former “great ones,” from Ty in 1956 when he was paid $4,000 to play for the nesses from becoming monopolies. White had attended a top law school - during the Cobb to Lefty Grove. It was the oddest tribute Cincinnati Reds. In 1958, he was traded to the And if ever there was a monopoly, it was pro- Depression - paid for by his successful profes- any public official had paid to baseball since, St. Louis Cardinals where his fielding skills fessional baseball. The problem, though, was sional football career. If one believes the book well - since Richard Nixon spent a weekend at became so legendary that it inspired the saying, one of Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes’ worst “The Brethren,” White had no sympathy for Camp David (assisted by son-in-law David “Three-fourths of the earth’s surface is covered decisions. In a 1922 ruling, Holmes concluded someone like Flood who turned down a Eisenhower) compiling his personal “all star by water; the rest is covered by Flood.” that baseball was not “interstate commerce” and $100,000 salary. team.” It certainly added color to Blackmun’s By 1970, his salary had risen to $100,000 therefore not subject to antitrust law. The second stumbling block was Justice opinion, but it seems completely out f place in a (and that was back when $100,000 was serious Oh, sure, Holmes had written, there were Harry Blackmun, who, ironically, later got a legal opinion at all. Justice White (who, with money). But Flood was traded that year to teams scattered all over the East Coast and reputation that he could be swayed by emotions Blackmun, provided the 5-vote majority) was so Philadelphia, understandably upsetting him (or Midwest; and yes, they had to cross state lines to rather than strict legal rules. But he had just embarrassed that he actually refused to join that anyone). Under the Major League’s rules at that play one another. But baseball was “personal been appointed in 1972, and he had an over- part of Blackmun’s opinion. time, though, there wasn’t much Flood could do effort, not related to production,” and therefore whelming fondness for baseball. So Flood lost, though he eventually had the about it; his choice was either to play for “not a subject of commerce.” Or maybe it was Blackmun also became legendary for his last laugh when the owners foolishly agreed to Philadelphia or to retire. just that the Red Sox or Boston Braves had a dense factual summaries; assigned to write the salary arbitration and a loosening of the rules on Flood refused to play, and eventually sued good year in 1922 - Holmes having originally opinion saying “no” to Flood, he crafted a players becoming free agents. And that, in turn, Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn (oddly, come from Massachusetts. doozy. He didn’t simply write a legal opinion; explains why one will occasionally see bumper one of a long line of baseball commissioners Flood’s case, surprisingly, made it to the U.S. he had to write a hymn to “The Game.” So stickers that say, “I’m tired of watching million- who were also lawyers - and that says some- Supreme Court. Holmes’ ruling was by then Blackmun began in those days of yore when aires play games.” thing, doesn’t it?). Flood argued that baseball’s fifty years old - written long before teams Alexander Cartwright umpired the first amateur closed system that prohibited players from game, and Abner Doubleday later helped to Frank Zotter is a Ukiah attorney. 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Associated Press “They told me that in Las clinics. “Their social and personal prices hitting MEXICO CITY — Juan Vegas I could earn $35 an Of the estimated 10.6 mil- characteristics — including Manuel Guillermo was a year hour repairing refrigerators,” lion Mexicans — both legal education — help them cope away from a law degree. Then he said. and undocumented — who with the risks and costs of even wealthy drivers his son got sick. It’s hard to find any live in the United States, near- international mobility,” the By WILL LESTER Maine. She helps clients The 9-month-old needed Mexican family — rich or ly 700,000, or about one in 15, study said. Associated Press deliver antiques for sale dur- expensive intestinal surgery, poor — that doesn’t have rela- have college degrees, said Wayne Cornelius, director WASHINGTON — High ing the summer tourism sea- so instead of finishing school, tives or friends in the United Rodolfo Tuiran, President of the Center for Comparative pump prices are pinching the son. Guillermo headed north in States. Even Felipe Calderon, Vicente Fox’s deputy secre- Immigration Studies at the pocketbooks of seven in 10 “Each summer, you have to hopes of joining his brother the former energy secretary tary of social development University of California at Americans, a financial hard- make the majority of your toiling in the sun-scorched who leads the latest polls as until last year. San Diego, said middle-class ship that more middle- and money to live on the whole fruit fields of California. the presidential candidate of He said migrants from families began heading north higher-income drivers say rest of the year,” said Morang, “I wanted to get settled as a the ruling, pro-business major metropolitan areas, in droves after the peso col- they are beginning to feel, an who has cut her driving to the professional and be with my National Action Party, often including the country’s three lapses in 1982 and 1994 AP-Ipsos poll found. minimum. family ... I never in my life mentions on the campaign largest, Mexico City, wiped out many people’s life With gasoline prices top- Morang’s GMC truck guz- thought I would go,” trail that he has a cousin and Guadalajara and Monterrey, savings. ping $3 a gallon for regular zles gas, but she said she Guillermo, 22, said recently brother-in-law there. He has are heading north at rates Cornelius said Mexico’s unleaded in many areas, peo- needs it to help clients haul from the border city of refused to name them or faster than their counterparts falling birth rate would even- ple say they are driving less, their belongings. “A lady paid Tijuana after his fourth unsuc- divulge their legal status. from many rural regions. tually drive wages up in cutting short vacations and me $40 yesterday,” she said. cessful attempt to cross into Life for many Mexican A report published in April Mexico and help reduce curtailing their use of heating “I used it to fill my gas tank the United States. professionals changes drasti- by Georgetown University migration but that it would be and air conditioning. halfway.” While many Americans cally when they cross the bor- and a Mexican government decades — if not generations “Now, I’m just going to According to the poll, just associate Mexican immigra- der. Some of the doctors, den- think tank found that Mexican — before any real impact is work and coming home — not over six in 10 of those who tion with poor, rural laborers, tists and nurses who migrate migrants in the United States felt. “The problem is getting doing anything else,” said make between $50,000 and a large number of those seek- see patients in their apart- on the whole are slightly bet- worse,” he said. “And that’s Kathleen Roberts, who makes $75,000 a year say gas prices ing work in the United States ments because they don’t have ter educated than the average not going to change for a long a daily, 100-mile round trip are a hardship, compared with these daus are better-educated the necessary certification or Mexican, who stays in school time.” from York, Pa., to her teach- four in 10 a year ago. and hail from relatively well- ing job in Baltimore. Yet the price spikes have to-do, middle-class back- The number of people who not influenced people’s views grounds in the city. expect rising gas prices to about fuel-efficient cars. Many set aside years of cause financial problems in A year ago, four in 10 said training and education to ille- The Ukiah the months ahead has jumped they were considering getting gally clean houses, take sea- from 51 percent a year ago to a car with better mileage — sonal landscaping jobs or 70 percent now, according to the same number who say that accept positions at meatpack- AP polling. This increase has now, according to the AP- ing plants — all of which pay been dramatic among people Ipsos poll of 1,000 adults better than most white-collar who earn more than $50,000. taken Monday through work in their homeland. DAILY JOURNAL These concerns are reflect- Wednesday. The poll has a Many obtain visas to work, ed in consumer confidence margin of sampling error of study or join family members polling this past week by plus or minus 3 percentage already there. Hundreds of Ipsos, an international polling points. thousands do not. firm. Confidence dropped Auto industry watcher “Before, we saw only rural News for sharply and was the lowest Erich Merkle said gas prices people with little education,” since October, when the coun- would have to top $4 a gallon said Efrain Jimenez, vice try was recovering from the in the next six months to nine president of a Los Angeles devastation of Hurricane months to have a significant group serving migrants from all ages. Katrina. effect on the sales of SUVs the northern Mexican state of The average price national- and light trucks. Zacatecas. ly of a gallon of regular Jerry Taylor, an energy “Now we see young profes- unleaded gasoline was $2.92 analyst at the Cato Institute, sionals or those who, after on Friday, according to AAA, which favors limited govern- years of working (in Mexico), the motorists’ club. The ment and free markets, said haven’t been able to save up record high of $3.05 was set the price of gasoline as a share much money and look for And on Labor Day, according to of a worker’s earnings is not other options.” AAA. that high when compared with That was the case for Jose When asked what would be the share of earnings 50 years Alvaro Lopez, whose three comics a fair price for gasoline, many ago. years of trade school and of those surveyed said $2-a- But reports about “sky- degree in appliance repair got too. gallon on average. That price rocketing gas prices” do have him a job that paid only $100 has not been seen consistently an influence because “there’s a week in his native Ensenada, for more than a year, AAA a big market for fist-shaking 45 miles south of the said. and red-faced conniption in California border. 468-3532 “The U.S. economy is the media.” The 30-year-old, inter- growing quickly, China is Don’t try to tell Donald viewed at a migrant shelter in growing quickly and other Denson of Gallatin, Tenn., Tijuana, said he would try to countries are doing better — that $3-a-gallon gas isn’t sneak into the United States demand has gone up,” said causing problems. Phillip Swagel, an energy ana- “The big experience now is lyst at the American with my job,” said Denson, Enterprise Institute. who works in the shipping Analysts blame the higher business. “A lot of people are prices on a tight worldwide being laid off because busi- supply, unstable politics in ness is going down.” oil-producing countries, an ——— Three great offers. One Happy Mother’s Day. inadequate number of U.S. AP manager of news sur- refineries and delays in the veys Trevor Tompson and AP U.S. in switching over to sum- news survey specialist Dennis mer blends of fuel. Junius contributed to this BUY ONE Whatever the reasons, soar- story. Motorola® V323 ing gas prices are affecting for $29.95* people’s behavior. GET ONE Two-thirds of those sur- veyed said they have cut back HazMobile FREE on driving and have reduced the use of heating and air con- ditioning. One-half say they Toxic have trimmed vacation plans. 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Trucking Club softball tournament May 27-28 The James Hill Trucking Softball Club will be hosting the James Hill Trucking Memorial Weekend Invitational. The men’s softball tournament will be held at Lowden Park in Weaverville May 27th and 28th. Teams are guaranteed three games. Entry fee is $250. There is an unlimited height pitch. Camping and Gem show at the park. For more information call Richard Marks at 707-445-3432 or Perry Price at 707-443-6854 or e-mail: [email protected].

Ukiah Men’s Club Invitational Memorial Day weekend The 47th Annual Ukiah Men’s Club Invitational will be held May 26-28. Five man teams playing their three best balls will be the format. Entry fee is $130 plus green fees and optional cart rental. It is open to all UMCG members and invited guests. There will be plenty of cash Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal prizes and a nice fleece warm up jacket as a tee prize. Cocktail South Ukiah Little League players stand for the national anthem during the SULL opening ceremonies Saturday at the SULL complex. party Friday night and banquet Players, coaches, parents and volunteers celebrated on the rebuilt playing fields that were destroyed by the New Year’s Day flooding. dinner Sat. Entry limited to the first 200 players to signup. brown with the first glints of a tan , a were then played on for what would Money winners qualify for the Community banded together TOC. to rebuild SULL fields look only achieved by the youngster turn out to be their only season of exis- who spends his days on baseball dia- tence. Ukiah Junior Giants monds and in schoolyards, playing out In January, record floods wiped out baseball program set By TONY ADAME boyhood fantasies of over-the-shoulder everything the volunteers had worked for July-August The Daily Journal catches and line drive base hits to the so hard to build. aturday, Derek Hensley’s uni- gap. In all, the floods caused almost $50 Signups start May 15 for the form was spotless. The 11-year- Tuesday, he has a game, and the uni- million in damages to Mendocino Ukiah Junior Giants, a free base- old looked like a ballplayer – ball program starting in mid-July S form will surely be dirtied. County. and running for six weeks. which he is – with pinstriped pants, And thank goodness for that, The fences, fields, and parking lots Signups will be from May 15- stirrups, a crisp mesh shirt with June 30 at the Redwood Health because it almost never happened. were obliterated. Downed power lines Club. Call Kim Garroute at 462- “GIANTS” embroidered across the Saturday, Hensley’s team and over a hung dangerously across the outfields. 4501 with questions. front and a snugly fit black hat pulled dozen others took part in the opening The fields themselves were little more down across his brow. day ceremonies for the South Ukiah than swamp, with the adjacent Russian Soccer sign-Ups His cheeks were already flush light Little League complex, which was River making itself at home across one begin May 11 completely destroyed after the New of the minor league fields. Even the Year’s Day floods. snack shack was full of ankle deep The Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer Volunteers, parents, the state, and mud. League will be holding sign-ups beginning May 11 at Nokomis local businesses made Hensley and all “The grass itself was just ham- Elementary School. the other teams baseball dreams possi- mered,” said Guy Mills, one of the Registration for assistant ble by coming together after watching many volunteers who came out in the coaches and sponsors will be held May 11 from 6-8 p.m. a ballpark that was rebuilt just last year days immediately following the flood. Returning players can register washed away by one of the worst nat- “We couldn’t even get on it to work so May 12 from 6-8 p.m., while new players can sign up May 13 from ural disasters in the county’s history. it could heal. The infrastructure of the 9-4 p.m. “It’s been amazing,” SULL whole park was gone.” Make up registration for anyone President Randy Pedersen said Mills has two children who play in else will take place on May 20 from 9-4 p.m. Saturday. “The big thing was, when we the SULL, Bailee, 6, and Chauncey, All players must bring an ID first saw the damage, we didn’t think 12. sized photo that will be used to there was any possible way we could With a lot of work to be done and make a player ID. Any player who did not play with UVYSL last year have a season. The CDF and DOC little time to do it with an April 1 open- must also bring a birth certificate. came in and gave us over 1,000 man ing day approaching, the state stepped Registration costs $35 for the hours over three days, and without in with what would prove to be a god- first child, $30 for the second, and $25 for the third. Uniforms them it wouldn’t have been possible. send. The Department of Corrections, will cost $25 and include a shirt, We had volunteers out here every in conjunction with the California shorts, and two pairs of socks. weekend, and without them it wouldn’t Department of Forestry, lent a 16-man Please call 467-9797 or visit www.uvysl.org for more informa- have been possible.” inmate crew to the SULL for three tion. days. Brad Bradley, from the CDF, and *** Lt. Jerry Poole from the DOC were on City of Ukiah offers hand and honored Saturday at the free lifeguard training In October 2004, volunteers began reopening. work renovating what would become Then, after the inmates, the commu- The City of Ukiah Community Glenn Erickson Field (named for the nity stepped in. Service Department would like to announce registration for the longtime Daily Journal sports editor) The parking lot was redone. American Red Cross lifeguard and Lynn Butler Field, geared towards Equipment from Head’s Equipment training course. Classes will an April 2005 opening day. Rental was loaned out. Fencing was begin May 6, and is free to those who are seeking employment The SULL crews put in new irriga- sold to the SULL at a cut-rate bargain. with the City Pool. tion systems, new grass infields, mesh The snack shack got back on it’s feet. For others not interested in employment with the City Pool, fences and gold cap fencing to the tune The parking lot was put back together. Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal of $40,000 dollars. Slowly but surely, the fields rose to the cost is $310, which includes (Top left) Jay Escamilla of the D.J. Pinoy Giants flashes a big smile all books and materials. The fields didn’t just get a facelift, their feet and play began last month. for opening day. (Above) Players from the DenBeste Landscape Pre-Registration must be com- they got a whole new body. After a pleted at The City of Ukiah, 411 Dodgers watch as balloons fly high overhead, released to mark the W. Clay Street. Please call City of huge dedication ceremony, the fields See ASHES, Page A-9 Ukiah Community Services official re-opening of the SULL complex Saturday. Department at 463-6021 for more information. MLB | ATHLETICS 3, DEVIL RAYS 2 Ukiah High School KENTUCKY DERBY Booster Club sets meeting for May 8 Barbaro takes Derby Crazy plays make There will be a Ukiah High School Booster Club meeting By RICHARD ROSENBLATT nearly 17 years after he led Prado, Barbaro beat a full Payton hero for A’s Monday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m in Bulding A in the Career Center. The Associated Press three children to safety fol- field of 20 3-year-olds — con- Up for discussion will be a bud- By JANIE McCAULEY get request for uniforms. For LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A lowing the crash of United sidered one of the toughest in The Associated Press more information call Sue hero and his horse won the flight 232 from Denver to years. OAKLAND — Jay Payton took part in three crazy plays Wallace at 485-8412. Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Chicago into an Iowa corn- With Sinister Minister and and scored the winning run when the ball went between Undefeated Barbaro field. Keyed Entry setting the pace, third baseman Aubrey Huff’s legs with two outs in the ninth, Girls youth softball stormed into the lead at the The two brothers and their Barbaro settled in right behind lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa umpires needed top of the stretch and won sister are now grown and and made his move around the Bay Devil Rays on Saturday. convincingly — by 6 1-2 joined Matz in the grandstand far turn, just as he had in win- Moments earlier, Payton stayed on second following a The City of Ukiah needs girls lengths — to give trainer at Churchill Downs, where ning his first five races. wild 6-4-5-6-4 double play in which Dan Johnson was youth softball umpires. they cheered the strapping bay The Florida Derby winner, Pay is $16 per game, with each Michael Matz his first Derby forced out at second right before Payton returned to the base victory and jockey Edgar colt onto his sixth consecutive making his first start in five after taking off on Marco Scutaro’s ground ball. Scutaro was See DIGEST, Page A-9 Prado his first winning ride. win. Matz’ joyous day came Given a masterful ride by See BARBARO, Page A-10 See PAYTON, Page A-10 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 – A-9

LETTERS TO THE SPORTS EDITOR A big “Thank You” Tonya Sparkes profession. There are liars, And all the players cheats, alcoholics, junkies, from the Ukiah adulterers, spousal abusers, softball program In response to gays and more.” The correct answer is To the Sports Editor: Tow’s letter: Which gays and I wonder what they On behalf of the Ukiah group does not have in common with the High softball program we belong? others mentioned in that want to personally thank paragraph that caused you to Channing Cornell and the include them. Ukiah Lions Club as well as To the Sports Editor: Frank Russell of Frank’s This is in response to Russ Tow’s letter to the Karen Rifkin Franks for volunteering Ukiah their time during our soft- Sports Editor: Occasionally at the end ball tournament in April. Views expressed in The food was enjoyed by of my class, with a few min- utes left before the bell Letters to the Sports Editor players, fans, officials, as do not reflect the views of well as families from Lake rings, I take out Brain Quest The Daily Journal sports County, Sonoma county, and ask my students some staff. The Daily Journal and Humboldt County. And questions on general infor- welcomes letters to the a big thanks to the players’ mation. Sports Editor. Names will fathers, and coaches, who One of the formats goes not be withheld for any rea- helped with the maintenance like this: Who does not son. All letters are subject to of the fields during the tour- belong in this group? Ringo editing without notice. You Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal nament. Your help was Starr, John Lennon, Mick may drop letters off at our The South Ukiah Little League A’s hold up their sign during the Parade of Teams greatly appreciated. We Jagger and Paul McCartney. office at 590 S. School St., Saturday at the SULL Complex. hope next year’s tournament They all know it's Mick. or fax letters to 468-3544, goes as smoothly as it did So after reading your let- mail to Letters to the Sports eventually aerate, plug and asked to recite the Little this year. ter to the sport's editor on Editor, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, Ashes put sand on there, but it still League pledge, whose last May 4 and following the 95482 or e-mail them to needs time to heal.” line is, “I will always do my Gary Venturi above format, which group [email protected]. E- Continued from Page Saturday, the healing was best.” Ron Pearson does not belong in this mail letters should also going on in earnest, but not Hensley, along with all of Bill Brunemeyer excerpt from your letter. include hometown and necessarily on the field. A the other players, sounded the Bill Woodworth “Baseball is like any other phone number. And, it was nothing short of a miracle. pancake breakfast sponsored words off with pride. In the by the Ukiah Lion’s Club background, parents beamed “It’s unbelievable how it kicked things off, followed by down at their children. COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM PAGE A-8 came together after that,” the parade of teams and hon- “I love playing baseball,” Mills said. “Now, there’s still oring of those who helped to Hensley said. “It lets me be game having a maximum game time 10 minutes before class to do this. work to be done, but at least rebuild the fields. around my friends, I get to of 90 minutes. The season runs from Willits Community At the end of the summer, boxing the kids can play on it. We’ll Then, the players were play games. I love it.” May-June, and games are played on Karate Kids program hours will be extended so please Monday and Thursday evenings. check for further notice. Applications are available at the City The Sheriff’s Activities League is of Ukiah, 411 W. Clay St., or for more also teaching free youth karate pro- Rusty Bowl BMX information call 463-6714. grams at the Body Works Gym (1511 SCOREBOARD S. Main St., Willits) on Monday and Bicycle motocross races are held Friday nights for ages 6 and older. weekly at Rusty Bowl BMX, located at Tuesday, April 25: Edmonton 4, Detroit 3, 2OT Wednesday, May 10: Carolina at New Jersey, 7 the east end of Gobbi Street in Ukiah. TRANSACTIONS Thursday, April 27: Detroit 4, Edmonton 2 p.m. Mendocino College Interested parties can register at the Saturday, April 29: Edmonton 3, Detroit 2 Saturday, May 13: Carolina at New Jersey, 3 p.m. class and Sheriff’s Activities League The American Bicycle Association- SATURDAY’S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS youth and high school sanctioned races are held Saturdays Monday, May 1: Edmonton 4, Detroit 3 Sunday, May 14: New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m., fees are $5 annually. Membership BASEBALL if necessary football camps with the fitness club is not required. with sign-ups from 9:30-10:30 a.m. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Purchased the con- Colorado 4, Dallas 1 Tuesday, May 16: Carolina at New Jersey, 7 p.m., For more information, call the Sheriff’s and racing immediately after. tract RHP Aaron Sele from Las Vagas of the Saturday, April 22: Colorado 5, Dallas 2 if necessary For more information, call the Rusty Mendocino College will host a youth Activities League voice mail at 468- PCL. Transferred RHP Yhency Brazoban from 15- Monday, April 24: Colorado 5, Dallas 4, OT Thursday, May 18: New Jersey at Carolina, 7:30 4288, Body Works at 459-0594 or Bowl hotline at 462-0249. to 60-day DL. Place LHP Odalis Perez on the Wednesday, April 26: Colorado 4, Dallas 3, OT p.m., if necessary football camp from July 10-14 and a chief instructor Mike Tobin at 354- bereavement list. Friday, April 28: Dallas 4, Colorado 1 high school football camp on July 21. 0565 and leave your number. Ukiah Women's National League Sunday, April 30: Colorado 3, Dallas 2, OT WESTERN CONFERENCE Both camps will be held at 18-Hole Golf Club ATLANTA BRAVES—Activated LHP Horacio San Jose vs. Edmonton Mendocino College from 4:30 p.m. - 7 Tiny Tigers kinderkarate Ramirez from the 15-day DL. Placed LHP Chuck Anaheim 4, Calgary 3 Sunday, May 7: Edmonton at San Jose, 8 p.m. p.m. each day, and the cost is $90. Local lady golfers are invited to join James on the 15-day DL. Friday, April 21: Calgary 2, Anaheim 1, OT Monday, May 8: Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 NEW YORK METS—Placed RHP John Maine on Sunday, April 23: Anaheim 4, Calgary 3 p.m. This is a full contact camp for ages 6- Tollow Dojo is hosting the weekly the Ukiah Women’s 18-Hole Golf 14. the 15-day DL. Called up RHP Bartolome Tuesday, April 25: Calgary 5, Anaheim 2 Wednesday, May 10: San Jose at Edmonton, 10 Tiny Tigers kinder karate course, Club. Golfers hit the links every Fortunato from Norfolk of the IL. Thursday, April 27: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2, OT p.m. The high school camp will run from which utilizes proven techniques to Tuesday. Those interested in joining 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., the cost is $25, and PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Activated RHP Julio Saturday, April 29: Calgary 3, Anaheim 2 Friday, May 12: San Jose at Edmonton, 8 p.m. teach martial arts to children 4 to 6 the club may call Shirley Dietrick at Santana from the 15-day DL. Assigned RHP Clay Monday, May 1: Anaheim 2, Calgary 1 Sunday, May 14: Edmonton at San Jose, 10 p.m., it is a position specific camp for high years old. 485-5540. Condrey to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the IL. Wednesday, May 3: Anaheim 3, Calgary 0 if necessary school age football players. The class is held Saturdays from American Association Wednesday, May 17: San Jose at Edmonton, Any questions about either camp 12:30-1:20 p.m. The first class is free. NCRC Raceway ST. JOE BLACKSNAKES—Signed OF Cody San Jose 4, Nashville 1 TBA, if necessary can be directed to Mike Mari at 707- Call 463-1347 or 621-0714 to sign up. Nowlin. Friday, April 21: Nashville 4, San Jose 3 Friday, May 19: Edmonton at San Jose, 9 p.m., if 468-3098. Tollow Dojo is located at 3001 S. State R/C racing SHREVPORT SPORTS—Released RHP Manny Sunday, April 23: San Jose 3, Nashville 0 necessary St., No. 4. Tejada, LHP Brad Turney and 1B Fausto Faraldo. Tuesday, April 25: San Jose 4, Nashville 1 NCRC hosts radio-controlled car Atlantic League Thursday, April 27: San Jose 5, Nashville 4 Anaheim vs. Colorado Entry level clinic for soc- Willits boxing program racing on the third or fourth Sunday of LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Signed INF Elvis Pena. Sunday, April 30: San Jose 2, Nashville 1 Friday, May 5: Anaheim 5, Colorado 0, Anaheim cer referees each month at the Redwood Empire leads series 1-0 The Sheriff's Youth Activities League Fairgrounds (1055 N. State St., BASKETBALL CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Sunday, May 7: Colorado at Anaheim, 3 p.m. "Willits" Boxing Program is currently Ukiah). Sign-ups start at 9 a.m. Women’s National Basketball Association (Best-of-7) Tuesday, May 9: Anaheim at Colorado, 8 p.m. There will be an entry level soccer meeting at the Body Works Gym and Racing starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Get SACRAMENTO MONARCHS—Waived F EASTERN CONFERENCE Thursday, May 11: Anaheim at Colorado, 10 p.m. referee clinic May 15-18, from 6-9 there early to set up. Lamisha Augustine. Ottawa vs. Buffalo Sunday, May 14: Colorado at Anaheim, 3 p.m., if Martial Arts Center (1511 Main St. in HOCKEY Friday, May 5: Buffalo 7, Ottawa 6, OT, Buffalo necessary p.m., and May 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Willits) on Monday and Wednesday NCRC hosts both road course and at the Nokomis School. oval racing for novice to expert dri- National Hockey League leads series 1-0 Tuesday, May 16: Anaheim at Colorado, TBA, if nights at 7 p.m. in the aerobic room. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Signed F David Monday, May 8: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7 p.m. necessary For more information, call Friedhelm This program is free and open to the vers. Engeln at 485-7308. For more information, call Eric at Vyborny to a two-year contract. Wednesday, May 10: Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18: Colorado at Anaheim, TBA, if public. Ages 8 and above are encour- COLLEGE Thursday, May 11: Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. necessary aged to participate. 462-9569. NORTH CAROLINA STATE—Named Sidney Saturday, May 13: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7 p.m., if Ukiah Community Karate For more information, call Body Lowe men’s basketball coach. necessary CONFERENCE FINALS Kids program Works Gym at 459-0594. There is an Monday, May 15: Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m., if nec- (Best-of-7) annual $5 insurance/registration fee. To place an announcement in the essary EASTERN CONFERENCE The Sheriff’s Youth Activities League “Community Sports Digest,” contact NHL Wednesday, May 17: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7 p.m., if TBA is teaching free youth karate pro- Boxers wanted The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports necessary grams at the Redwood Health Club Department by phone at 468-3518. FIRST ROUND WESTERN CONFERENCE (3101 S. State St., Ukiah) on Boxing classes are offered by You may also mail your listing to 590 (Best-of-7) Carolina vs. New Jersey TBA S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482, EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, May 6: Carolina 6, New Jersey 0, Wednesday nights and Sunday after- Mendocino County Sheriff’s SAL and Carolina leads series 1-0 STANLEY CUP FINALS noons for ages 6 and older. are ongoing at the Redwood Health e-mail it to [email protected], or Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 1 Friday, April 21: Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 1 Monday, May 8: New Jersey at Carolina, 7:30 (Best-of-7) Interested parties can register at the Club for all ages and levels. Autumn fax it to us at 468-3544. Because the p.m. TBA “Community Sports Digest” is a FREE Sunday, April 23: Tampa Bay 4, Ottawa 3 class and Sheriff’s Activities League class times are as follows: Tuesdays Tuesday, April 25: Ottawa 8, Tampa Bay 4 fees are $5 annually. Membership at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays at 6:45 p.m., service, no guarantees can be made Thursday, April 27: Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 2 with the Redwood Health Club is not and Fridays at 5 p.m. on the frequency of a listing’s appear- Saturday, April 29: Ottawa 3, Tampa Bay 2 required. For more information, call Anyone interested in joining SAL ance in The Daily Journal. To assure the Sheriff’s Activities League voice must fill out the necessary paperwork your event maximum publicity, please Carolina 4, Montreal 2 mail at 468-4288, RHC at 468-0441 to become a SAL member and pay $5 contact either our classified (468- Saturday, April 22: Montreal 6, Carolina 1 or chief instructor Mike Tobin at 354- a year. Minors must have the forms 3535) or display advertising (468- Monday, April 24: Montreal 6, Carolina 5, 2OT 0565 and leave your number. signed by their parents. Please allow 3510) departments. Wednesday, April 26: Carolina 2, Montreal 1, OT Art Exhibit Friday, April 28: Carolina 3, Montreal 2 Sunday, April 30: Carolina 2, Montreal 1 Tuesday, May 2: Carolina 2, Montreal 1, OT Showing through August 2, 2006 New Jersey 4, N.Y. Rangers 0 Will Adelman, Wells be Saturday, April 22: New Jersey 6, N.Y. Rangers 1 at Ukiah Main • 200 North School Monday, April 24: New Jersey 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Wednesday, April 26: New Jersey 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Saturday, April 29: New Jersey 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 SPACE part of Kings future? Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 2 ARTIST TITLE Saturday, April 22: Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2, 2OT Monday, April 24: Buffalo 8, Philadelphia 2 Francine Bearden Desert Storm By GREG BEACHAM 2), we had the game tied 93- optimistic about it.” Wednesday, April 26: Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 2 The Associated Press 93, and we made a couple of Adelman and Geoff Petrie, Friday, April 28: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 4 Francine Bearden Boonville Hills Sunday, April 30: Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 0 SACRAMENTO — Just defensive mistakes. I can’t see the Kings’ president of basket- Tuesday, May 2: Buffalo 7, Philadelphia 1 Sherri Carroll Sierra Nevada Mountains four months ago, the that happening next year.” ball operations, will have to Tamsen Donner Top O' the World WESTERN CONFERENCE Sacramento Kings’ window The Kings won 25 of their decide the coach’s future soon Edmonton 4, Detroit 2 Marco Donner The Angel of Westport for a championship run last 36 regular-season games — along with owners Jove Friday, April 21: Detroit 3, Edmonton 2, 2OT Joey Egerer The Moon shortly after Artest was and Gavin Maloof. Sunday, April 23: Edmonton 4, Detroit 2 appeared to be closed. A Lorie Egerer Big Sky whole new window is open acquired in a trade for Peja now, thanks to Ron Artest — Stojakovic, the last remaining Lorie Egerer Big Clouds and he’s determined to push player from the 1999 roster We Buy Sharon Fenton Mt. Konocti Sunrise his team through it. that thrilled the NBA with its Virginia Fitch Valley Oaks, Hopland Although the Kings’ eighth wide-open, free-flowing style & Sell Virginia Fitch Moorish Castle, Central Portugal consecutive playoff trip ended in the first of eight straight Carol Heady Whirlaway Friday night with a six-game trips to the playoffs. Gold & Silver Molly Huddleston Country Sunset first-round loss to the San Coach Rick Adelman’s Antonio Spurs, there was an team has a completely differ- Coins Dot Johnson Sunset abundance of optimism and ent look now — and so does Barbara Lewis Headlands Barbara Lewis Heceta Head excitement in their locker Adelman, a longtime offense- “Since 1980” 468-0640 room. first coach who presided over Barbara Lewis Headland and Cloud After floundering through his defense-dominated club’s Full Service 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah Ann Maglinite Everglades the first half of the season, impressive late-season run Hiroko Mattsson Cow Mountain from Boonville Road Sacramento reached the play- with the same management Rosalind O’Neal Mountain Sunset offs and gave a profound bat- skills that have produced 752 tle to the defending NBA career victories. Ginger O'Shea Cabo champions. With a more for- But Adelman doesn’t have Lake and Mendocino Co. Ginger O’Shea Blue Horizon giving bracket, the Kings a contract for next season, and June Oster Looking North might have advanced to a later the Kings’ decision on his Don Pagano Village Wash Day round — something that future could determine LARGEST Marian Scherf Indian Family Heading North seemed unfathomable back in whether this dramatic rebuild- ~ PICK-UP ACCESSORIES ~ January before Artest arrived ing project can stand up to the You are cordially invited to come by. in Sacramento to save the sea- stress of a full season. We are proud to display the works of local artists. son. “I’m really proud of the Lakeport Camper “It definitely feels like way the guys finished this sea- Support our local artists. home, and I think it will be son, because people had writ- home for a long, long time,” ten us off — said we were Featuring said Artest, who’s under con- done as a franchise,” said tract for at least two more Adelman, who didn’t want to Savings Bank years. “The season was great. discuss his future Friday OF MENDOCINO COUNTY (The playoff series) could night. “We’ve built a great Member FDIC have gone either way. ... In foundation for the stuff we Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm •263-7755 Game 5 (with the series tied 2- want to be able to do. I’m very www.savingsbank.com A-10 – SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Thornton sees similarites Smallcomb wins No. 100 The Daily Journal Academy, 20-4. of 55-17. Northern Colorado GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado (15- now leads the all-time series in Sharks and Oilers University of Northern 27) snapped out of a season- with the Falcons by an 82-48 Colorado head baseball long five-game losing streak margin and have won 17 of By GREG BEACHAM was traded to San Jose in a series’ third and fourth games. coach and former Mendocino by scoring in all but one the last 20 overall. The Associated Press deal that saved the Sharks’ But first there’s the matter College head coach Kevin inning, posting 14 hits and Smallcomb was the 1996 SAN JOSE — Joe season. of a quick start: The Sharks Smallcomb won his 100th scoring more thean 20 runs California junior college Thornton sees several similar- Samsonov was shipped will host the first two games career game at Northern for the third time this season. coach of the year at ities between the San Jose away in March, and both for- in about 30 hours on back-to- Colorado and his 350th game The Bears concluded their Mendocino and led the Sharks and the Edmonton mer Bruins are happy where back nights, apparently overall as a college coach 2006 season series with Air Eagles to five playoff berths Oilers, and they’re all good they landed. Samsonov was because television networks Tuesday as the Bears routed Force, taking four of five in the CCC, and had just one reasons why these two young, outstanding in the first round, didn’t want to compete with in-state rival Air Force contests by a combined score losing record. fast teams are still alive in the scoring six points in six games the Kentucky Derby. San Jose, playoffs. — more than Thornton, who which finished off Nashville The NHL’s leading scorer had four assists as Sharks cap- last Sunday, got a full week of a frustrating 3-1 loss Friday double play to escape the jam figures the eighth-seeded tain Patrick Marleau took the rest and practice. Payton in which it stranded 13 — and he pumped his fist as Oilers will attack his fifth- offensive lead with seven Both teams are backed by baserunners, just the seventh he walked off the mound. seeded Sharks in Game 1 of goals. goalies who are relative new- Continued from Page A-8 home defeat ever for the A’s Payton stole his first base their second-round series “Weird things happen,” comers to their jobs. Vesa against the Devil Rays. — if you can truly call it that Sunday night with the same Samsonov said. “It’s ironic Toskala took over for Evgeni headed for second, too, and Russell Branyan hit a solo — in a silly, second-inning combination of speed, tenaci- we’re going to play against Nabokov in San Jose’s net became the second out when home run for Tampa Bay a play for the A’s. Everybody each other. It’s going to be shortly after the Olympics and ty and carefree exuberance he arrived at second at the day after the Devil Rays lost track of the pitch count they exhibited while upsetting weird seeing him over there.” has been outstanding ever same time. ended an 11-game losing The Sharks might not get a since, while Dwayne Roloson and Payton jogged to second the Detroit Red Wings, who Chad Orvella (1-3) gave streak in Oakland — their when Johnson headed toward look at longtime teammate has been solid for Edmonton up Payton’s single to start the finished with the best regular- first win here since beating first thinking he had drawn a season record. Todd Harvey, who hasn’t con- since arriving in a late-season ninth, then walked Johnson. Zito 9-3 on July 8, 2003. walk. But it was only ball But Thornton thinks the tributed much in his first sea- trade with Minnesota. Orvella was at 1-2 with Norton’s second homer of Sharks, who knocked off son with the Oilers. He could “It’s been great for us to Scutaro when manager Joe the year kept Seth McClung three. The ball was thrown Nashville in five games in the be a frequent scratch. have a few days off to get rest- Maddon called for Tyler from taking the loss, though back to McClung, who first round, are even better at After the four lower seeds ed and work on some things in Walker. After Scutaro’s play, the right-hander’s winless glanced to the dugout and that game. won their Western Conference practice,” Toskala said. “I Jason Kendall hit a routine stretch reached four straight saw Maddon hold up three “They play a real fast- playoff series for the first time don’t think we’ll lose our grounder to third that Huff starts. fingers but by that time it paced, fun style of hockey, but in league history, the Sharks game readiness. We’ve been missed, allowing Payton to The Devil Rays, playing was too late to make a throw so do we,” Thornton said. “I must be considered a favorite playing a lot of games for a score. in their first West Coast road and no fielders were cover- think it’s a good matchup to reach their first Stanley Cup while, so it’s good to catch a Pinch-hitter Greg Norton trip of the year, lost for the ing second base anyway. because whoever does it the final — but many experts breath.” hit a tying solo home run to fifth time in six games. Johnson did walk best and works the hardest is believe the Oilers are just as Speaking of breath, the right with one out in the Huff and Julio Lugo com- moments later and Scutaro going to win. We know that dangerous. Shark Tank fans are sure to eighth against Justin bined to go 0-for-8 in the sec- also drew a free pass, but team pretty well.” Edmonton hasn’t been to write another verse in their Duchscherer, spoiling Barry ond game back for both play- Kendall grounded into a Thornton particularly the conference finals in 16 serenade of boos for Chris Zito’s bid to win back-to- ers following long stints on fielder’s choice to end the knows Sergei Samsonov, his years, while the Sharks were Pronger, the former league back starts for the first time the disabled list. threat. longtime teammate with the there in 2004 — but lost in six MVP and St. Louis Blues this season. Zito didn’t make it easy Notes: Nick Swisher’s Mark Kotsay hit a go- Boston Bruins. They were games to the Calgary Flames, defenseman who repeatedly for any of the hitters, getting first-inning double extended whose exuberant home-ice irked California hockey fans ahead single in the fifth a large number of first strikes together from 1997, when inning but Duchscherer his streak for safely reaching they were first-round picks, advantage is sure to be repli- before moving to Edmonton and working efficiently all base to 25 games. ... Devil cated back in Alberta in the this season. couldn’t hold the lead. He game but missed a chance for until Nov. 30, when Thornton started the ninth but was Rays DH Jonny Gomes, a his first home victory of San Francisco native who injured on a 1-1 pitch to Carl 2006. Crawford and left with a sore He received chants of grew up about an hour north right elbow. Joe Kennedy (2- “Zito! Zito!” when he threw of Oakland in Petaluma, will briefly but quickly righted It wasn’t until eight weeks 0) relieved and he too had to a full-count pitch to Lee in have more than 200 fans Barbaro himself. By the first turn, he later that the colt raced again, be checked by trainer Larry the seventh and got him to from his hometown in the was racing among the leaders, winning the Florida Derby. Davis at one point after tak- ground out to shortstop stands Sunday — in a section Continued from Page A-8 and in perfect position to With the win, Barbaro ing a ball off his foot. Bobby Crosby with the tying to be called “Gomes Zone.” make his winning move. became the first horse since Kennedy stayed in the run on first. This weekend is his first time weeks, had plenty left in the “This is a very excellent Needles in 1956 to win with- game and intentionally After allowing a one-out playing back in the Bay Area tank to hold off Bluegrass Cat. horse,” Prado said. “All the out a prep race four or more walked Ty Wigginton to load single to Josh Paul and a as a major leaguer. ... Steppenwolfer was third, time he showed me the quali- weeks before the Derby. the bases for Travis Lee with walk by Joey Gathright in the McClung made his first and there was a dead heat for ty horse he is. ... Dreams come Matz also became the one out. Lee struck out and third, Zito started a 1-6-3 career start against the A’s. fourth between Brother Derek true.” fourth straight first-time Toby Hall followed with a and Jazil. The margin of victory was Derby trainer to win the race, soft liner. Barbaro becomes the sixth the largest since Assault won following John Shirreffs with Payton hit a sacrifice fly undefeated winner, following by eight lengths in 1946. Giacomo, John Servis with and had one of the strangest Smarty Jones in 2004. The 55-year-old Matz left Smarty Jones and Barclay stolen bases imaginable as Home Sent off as the 6-1 second the equestrian world to train Tagg with Funny Cide. Oakland bounced back from choice by the crowd of thoroughbreds eight years ago “It’s a great, great, great Care Options 157,536 — the second largest and took an unconventional feeling,” Matz said. in Derby history — Barbaro route to his first Derby. As he watched his colt In-Home Assisted Care Services covered the 1 1/4 miles in Barbaro won the Holy Bull coming down the stretch, the Select Your Options! 2:01.36, well off Secretariat’s Stakes at Gulftsream Park on trainer said he had one record of 1:59 2/5 in 1973. 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Thursday night, the veteran least as importantly to serve as Escobar and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and quarterback and Aptos native a mentor for the young quar- Tim Salmon homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3- was acquired by the San terback. 0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Francisco 49ers in a trade with “He's a guy I look to kind Toronto was shut out for the first time this season. the Cleveland Browns. Friday of pick up a lot of things “They might be the hottest lineup in baseball right now afternoon, the 34-year-old from,” Smith said. and for us to get a game from Escobar like that, it’s big for Dilfer watched his new team's Dilfer said he understands us,” Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia said. “He pitched first mini-camp practice. his role, and denied that he a terrific game.” And Tuesday, the Aptos was at odds during his stay in Escobar (4-2) allowed just three hits, while striking out native will host a golf tourna- Cleveland with offensive six and walking two in 6 2-3 innings. ment there to benefit the coordinator Maurice Carthon. “That’s as good as you can probably get right there,” TD4HIM Foundation, which “The approach I take is Toronto catcher Bengie Molina said. was set up following the death whether I'm the starter or Escobar appeared headed for his first shutout, but he left from a heart ailment in 2003 backup is to do whatever it after Shea Hillenbrand lined a ball off his right leg for a hit of his 5-year-old son, Trevin. takes to help the team win ANG Newspapers Newly signed 49er Trent Dilfer meets Alex Smith in the seventh. Back in his home base as a football games,” Dilfer said. He doesn’t think it will be a problem in his next start. member of the team he fol- “I'll perform to the best of my Friday at the first day of mini-camp. Dilfer was signed to help mentor 2005 No. 1 pick Smith. “It hit me pretty good. It got me above the ankle. My foot lowed when growing up, ability, work my tail off and went numb right away and I couldn’t continue,” Escobar Dilfer was clearly elated. by doing that, I'll be a mentor said. “I just have to ice it.” “I always dreamed of being to Alex Smith as a quarter- give him and learn quickly sonal level to be back home. a 49er,” Dilfer said. “This is a back.” from his mistakes and a guy The upcoming fundraiser will dream come true for me as a Coach Mike Nolan and per- that has some natural leader- enable Aptos High to install Bay Area guy.” sonnel chief Scot ship skills,'” Dilfer said. field turf at its stadium, which The trade, for quarterback McCloughan both said they McCloughan, who got to will be renamed in honor of JEFF HARPES QUALITY MOTORS Ken Dorsey and a seventh- are counting on Dilfer to be know Dilfer when both were Trevin. If things work out as round draft choice, is contin- more than merely a tutor. in Seattle, added, “He's been he hopes, Dilfer's stay with CELEBRATING 5 YEARS IN BUSINESS “I'd like to think if some- through a lot, he's been gent on Dilfer passing a phys- the 49ers will be an extended 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier thing happens to Alex that he through big-time success and 2002 Saturn SL2 ical. Dilfer is coming off a one, “a nice ending to a satis- Z24 Coupe 2D Sedan 4D patellar-tendon injury last sea- can perform, and perform at a big-time failure. You can't fying career.” son that required surgery, and high level,” Nolan said. teach that. You have to live it. Notes: Running backs $AVE Sporty $2500 the 49ers are hoping he will be During his Seahawks days, ... 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POLITICAL LETTERS AP Exclusive: E-mails show To our readers: The Daily Journal prints political letters in a separate section of the newspaper. Like all DeLay office knew lobbyist letters, including email letters, they must also have a legible signature, home phone num- ber and address. Letters will be printed as space permits and while we normally have space for most political letters we do not guarantee publication of all letters. Letters which are arranged money for golf trip similar in nature and language and appear to be part of letter-writing or attack campaigns By JOHN SOLOMON will receive lower priority. Readers should note that printing these letters does not indicate that could be used as cost fig- Scotland trip e-mails. Daily Journal support for these candidates nor proof of the letter writer’s accuracy. Associated Press ures on the congressional DeLay’s lawyer said Friday WASHINGTON — travel report. Rudy had gone he believes the congressman’s Prosecutors have e-mails on the trip with his boss. office asked Abramoff, showing Rep. Tom DeLay’s “Tony said: $6,800 for instead of the GOP group, for For Lemos jobs in my life time and matters should be private, office knew lobbyist Jack flights per person. $300 per the trip costs because the everyone was a success. I ergo personal. As a registered Abramoff had arranged the night for hotel, $120 per day group’s top executive was on To the Editor: was either successfully kept voter I feel a personnel file financing for the GOP per person for meals, $500 per maternity leave. He noted I will be voting for Jone on or was successfully fired. should not be a secret. As a leader’s controversial day for transportation,” Abramoff served as director Lemos for Superior Court So when I heard that Tony property owner and county European golfing trip in 2000 Ralston wrote Abramoff. for the group listed as paying Judge. I appreciate her cam- was retiring from the employee, I would like to and was concerned “if some- Abramoff’s credit card bill for the trip. paigning based on who she Sheriff’s department I know the background of the one starts asking questions.” shows some costs were high- “The way I read this was is, not who she knows. thought “Hey the job is up elected official that will be House ethics rules bar law- er. that staff was trying to get it Here’s what she says on her for grabs and why not run for taking care of investments makers from accepting free Federal prosecutors have right,” lawyer Richard Cullen Web site, Jone for Judge: it?” Of course I don’t know and property taxes. Tania has trips from lobbyists. DeLay, secured the cooperation of said of the e-mails. “His “Judges must be absolutely R-Texas, reported to Congress Abramoff and Rudy, and are (DeLay’s) goal and his march- impartial. Our ethical rules anything about being a said she is “interested in Sheriff but like my other jobs enacting more a revenue and that a Republican advocacy investigating whether DeLay ing orders to his staff was to tell us that judges must avoid filed false public reports to do it correctly. And I think I could learn. Then I heard recovery option, more than group had paid for the spring ‘the appearance of impropri- 2000 trip that DeLay, his wife disguise the source and size of staff tried to do it correctly.” ety,’ which is a fancy way of that my friend Tom Allman taxing.” And her top priori- political donations, travel and An expert on federal dis- was running, so I decided not ties are, “Increase local rev- and top aides took to Scotland saying that judges should not and England. other gifts he received from closure reports said the e- appear even remotely biased to do it. I know that he would enues to support local pro- The e-mails obtained by special interests. Several wit- mails raise serious questions on any issue. I am committed make much better Sheriff grams and local employees.” The Associated Press show nesses have been questioned about whether DeLay’s office to remaining independent of than I would and so I am How does she propose to do DeLay’s staff asked Abramoff in recent months about the any outside influence, going to back him. I don’t these things in the — not the advocacy group — See DELAY, Page A-13 whether by elected officials, feel that we could go wrong Treasurer/Tax Collector’s to account for the costs that public servants, other attor- if we elected him as the office, when laws regulate the had to be legally disclosed on neys, special interest groups Sheriff of Mendocino County. operation of this office? congressional travel forms. of even the average citizen. Tim Day I totally support the hon- DeLay’s office was worried This is why you will not see Redwood Valley esty and experience that Shari the group being cited as pay- Sunday, May 14 a long list of endorsements in Schapmire has to offer the ing the costs might not even Board the train and sip Mimosas my campaign literature or on Pinches on people of Mendocino County. know about them, the e-mails this web log. I have not asked And all county employees as state. on your way to treating Mom for such endorsements Wagenet well as property owners Abramoff’s team sought to to a beautiful brunch because I refuse to give the should too. low-ball the cost estimates in the middle of the redwoods. appearance that I will give To the Editor: On April 19, 2006 Mr. Brigitte Jacks and DeLay’s office ultimately special treatment to anyone. Redwood Valley reported to Congress a total A rose for Mom. In my courtroom, everyone is Wagenet stated at the that was a few thousand dol- equal. Now, if you want to Laytonville Municipal lars lower than the one the Departs Fort Bragg Depot at 11:00 a.m., ask any judge in this county, Advisory Council meeting Unhappy with lobbyist provided, the docu- any attorney in this county, or and in a letter sent to the Sheriff’s race ments show. Willits Depot at 9:45 a.m. any citizen in this county, local newspapers that the “We should give them the who knows me, about my Board of Supervisors will To the Editor: most minimal numbers for reputation or qualifications to consider the panhandling Has the grand jury of cost of the hotel (do not be a judge, I believe that the ordinance on the agenda of Mendocino County or other include golf), food and plays,” honest answer you will April 25, 2006. What he did investigating agency taken up Abramoff wrote two assistants receive is that I am excep- not tell the people is that he the investigation into possible at his Preston Gates lobbying tionally well qualified. If you was the swing vote to stop Sheriff's Office election cam- firm in an e-mail from June don't know me, and want to this same ordinance from paign tampering by Sheriff 29, 2000. One of those assis- discuss with me my qualifica- being implemented at the Candidate Tom Allman and tants, Susan Ralston, now tions, judicial philosophy or June 21, 2005 Board of Board of Supervisor works for top White House the law, all you have to do is Supervisors meeting. The Candidate Hal Wagenet when adviser Karl Rove. contact me.” people need to know the then-Sheriff Gary Hudson In a follow-up e-mail to Dotty Coplen truth. (candidate), was removed Abramoff, Ralston reported Ukiah John Pinches from the Office of Sheriff to she talked to DeLay’s then- Laytonville run a fair race? I have noticed deputy chief of staff, Tony For Colfax Rudy, who suggested numbers Wagenet’s opponent for that Hal Wagenet has not 707 964-6371 or www.SkunkTrain.com To the Editor: 3rd District Supervisor removed himself from office I have worked closely with to run a fair race against Supervisor David Colfax on a For Schapmire Johnny Pinches. Such dark number of crucial issues dealings are at the least involving public and chil- To the Editor: unethical if not flat out ille- dren’s health. I strongly sup- It is my opinion Tania gal. Can we get some port David because he has Ugrin-Capobiano needs to answers? Some honesty? always listened carefully, and invest in a dictionary to dis- Some integrity? We have men then thoughtfully helped to cover the difference between and women who have fought establish and implement pro- “personal” and “personnel.” and died for fair elections and grams to meet our communi- I attended the SEIU candi- the right to vote in this coun- ty’s needs. date endorsement meeting, try. Let’s not fail them now. Sara O'Donnell and Tania was asked why she Mike Tobin Ukiah refuses to talk about leaving Willits her position at the court- house. I agree that family For Colfax To the Editor: I am looking forward to the reelection of David Colfax in June. He is the voice of reason on the Board of Supervisors and his stance strongly encourages people to look in corners and examine issues. No rubber stamps, no spe- Charles B. Mannon cial interests, just plain hard President work and common sense. Linda Parnak Ukiah For Allman To the Editor: A tradition of value – I have had many different Pass it on!

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Member FDIC www.savingsbank.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL POLITICS SUNDAY MAY 7, 2006 – A-13 White House: Bush had not lost confidence in CIA chief By KATHERINE SHRADER Saturday at Ohio’s Tiffin University, agency struggled to forge a new defense contractor Brent Wilkes, new communications tools were Associated Press one of a growing number of schools identity in an era of government provided prostitutes, limousines and frustrating the agency’s eavesdrop- WASHINGTON — The White that offers programs in national secu- overhauls stemming from the Sept. hotel suites to a California congress- pers. House on Saturday denied that rity studies. 11 attacks and the flawed prewar man who pleaded guilty to taking Were Hayden’s nominated, President Bush had lost confidence Negroponte, with the backing of intelligence on Iraq. bribes from Wilkes and others in Democrats would be sure to seize on in just-resigned CIA Director Porter the White House, recently raised “CIA remains the gold standard,” exchange for government contracts. his intimate connection to Bush’s Goss, saying there was a “collective with Goss the prospect that he should Goss said in a statement. “When I CIA spokesman Paul Gimigliano anti-terrorist surveillance program, agreement” the agency needed a new leave, and the two men talked about came to CIA in September of 2004, I said Goss’ resignation also was not which has drawn the ire of even leader now. that possibility, a senior administra- wanted to accomplish some very related to the recent firing of a CIA some Republicans. Bush planned to act quickly, per- tion official said. The official spoke specific things, and we have made officer that Goss said had unautho- Bush aides have been looking for haps as early as Monday, to nominate on condition of anonymity in order great strides on all fronts.” rized contacts with the press; the fir- ways to rescue his presidency from Goss’ successor. The leading candi- to give a fuller account of events. Goss’ departure was the White ing that found support within the sagging poll ratings and difficulties date was Air Force Gen. Michael “Reports that the president had House’s third major personnel move agency and the White House. with the Iraq war and his agenda in Hayden, the top deputy to National lost confidence in Porter Goss are in just over a month, aimed at rein- Bush nominated Goss in 2004, in Congress. Intelligence Director John categorically untrue,” Perino said. vigorating Bush’s second term. the midst of a re-election campaign The shake-up began with the res- Negroponte, a senior administration An intelligence official, speaking Republicans said Friday night that that was riddled with accusations ignation of Andrew Card as chief of official said. only on condition of anonymity Hayden was thought to top Bush’s about the botched prewar intelli- staff and his replacement by Joshua Goss played an important role in because of the sensitivity of his posi- short list of candidates to replace gence. Bush said he would rely on Bolten. Other changes have included the fight against terrorism and tion, said Goss had stood up for the Goss. Among others mentioned: the advice of Goss on the sensitive the replacement of press secretary “helped transform the agency to agency when there were differences Bush’s homeland security adviser, issue of intelligence overhaul. Scott McClellan with Fox News meet the challenging times we’re liv- with Negroponte’s office, which was Frances Fragos Townsend; David Goss, the former chairman of the commentator Tony Snow. ing in,” White House spokeswoman created about a year ago. Shedd, Negroponte’s chief of staff; House Intelligence Committee, came It wasn’t immediately clear what’s Dana Perino told reporters Saturday Goss was taking a stand against and Mary Margaret Graham, under fire almost immediately, in next for Goss, 67. He was supposed as Bush flew to Oklahoma State “micromanagement,” the official Negroponte’s deputy for intelligence part because he brought with him to retire after representing a University for a commencement said, and wanted the agency to collection. several top aides from Congress who Republican district on Florida’s West address. “remain what its name says, the Hayden was National Security were considered highly political for Coast for 16 years, but he became She said Goss “made significant ’Central’ Intelligence Agency.” Agency director until becoming the the CIA. They developed particular- CIA director when Bush called in steps in order to put all those transi- Negroponte, Goss’ classmate at nation’s No. 2 intelligence official a ly poor relations with segments of 2004. tional pieces in place and there was a Yale University, said in a statement year ago. Since December, he has the agency’s clandestine service. Many former directors take con- collective agreement that now would that Goss worked tirelessly during a aggressively defended the adminis- By December, Congress passed sulting positions on corporate be a time that we could have a new CIA transition period. “As my friend tration’s warrantless surveillance the most sweeping intelligence over- boards. Goss and his wife own a cen- CIA director come in and take the for almost 50 years, I will miss program. He was one of its chief haul in 50 years, relegating the CIA tral Virginia farm, where they raise ball and move the agency forward.” Porter’s day-to-day counsel,” he architects. to a crowded second tier of 15 other cattle, sheep and chickens. Goss, who met with Bush on said. CIA officials dismissed sugges- agencies. ——— Friday to tender his resignation, has Goss spent 40 years in federal and tions that Goss’ resignation was tied Hayden, the highest-ranking mili- Associated Press writers Terence offered little explanation for quitting local government, including 16 years to controversy surrounding the CIA’s tary intelligence officer, has been Hunt, Jennifer Loven and Deb after just 19 months. Goss was to as a congressman and 10 years as a executive director, Kyle “Dusty” brought into management challenges Riechmann contributed to this deliver a commencement speech CIA operative in the 1960s and Foggo. The FBI is investigating before. In 1999, he was tapped to 1970s. While he was CIA chief, the whether Foggo’s longtime friend, shake up the NSA as the Internet and report.

MENDO-LAKE trip to his American Express The e-mails show a call to her office Friday and DeLay card. Cullen said he believes Abramoff’s team provided an e-mail message seeking OFFICE PRODUCTS the lobbyist consulted with an then-DeLay chief of staff comment. ethics expert before making Susan Hirschmann a final cost The documents show We save $ Continued from Page A-12 the payments. figure of $75,600 for the Abramoff initially put the air- The trip, which included weeklong European trip taken fare for the DeLay trip on his and time New Copier Special filed a false report. golf at the famous St. by DeLay; his wife, Christine; American Express credit
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It was first disclosed more sure reports for the free trip, at the GOP group who would than a year ago that Abramoff his aides asked Abramoff’s attest to paying for the trip and arranged for two clients to lobbying firm for the cost fig- was concerned whether the pick up most of the costs for ures instead of the GOP center’s executive director, the trip and to route the money group. Amy Ridenour, knew about to the National Center for “Our financial disclosure the costs. Public Policy Research listed forms from the “She (Hirschmann) just in the travel reports as the England/Scotland trip are due wants to make sure that if sponsor. tomorrow afternoon. ... I someone starts asking ques- Abramoff’s credit card bills would appreciate if you would tions that Amy Ridenour show the lobbyist initially send me your information,” a knows about these s,” Ralston charged tens of thousands of DeLay aide wrote Abramoff’s wrote. dollars in air fare for DeLay’s firm. Hirschmann did not return

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Legislature’s passage of a $37 ——— billion infrastructure bond CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. gives Gov. Arnold ——— Schwarzenegger a huge lift in NBC’s “Meet the Press” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Bush imper- his bid for re-election and sonator Steve Bridges. complicates the political lives ——— of Democrats, who must now CNN’s “Late Edition” — Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt; Sen. Pat try to unseat him even as they Roberts, R-Kan.; Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif.; Iraqi national security adviser Mowaffak al- support the bond package. Rubaie; former CIA Deputy Director John McLaughlin. The governor still has a ——— high hurdle to clear. To pass “Fox News Sunday” — Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich.; Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and the bonds, he must get the Arlen Specter, R-Pa.; Washington Nationals co-owner Mark Lerner. approval of voters in Gov. Schwarzenegger November. That may be diffi- cult, since this is the largest he said. Feinstein has endorsed bond package Californians But voters will be able to Angelides in his bid for the have ever been asked to swal- pick and chose among four Democratic gubernatorial low in a single election. different bonds, on transporta- nomination. May 14th May 29th But regardless of the out- tion, schools, housing and Kuwata said the bond may Mother’s Day Veteran’s $10 Drawings FREE PLAY come in November, the bond flood control. So even if some not help Schwarzenegger 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. enables Schwarzenegger to do not pass, others may. shore up support among his MAY 2006 claim during his campaign A big question will be conservative base, which he that he worked successfully which Democrats the gover- must do to win re-election. Of $10 OPEN MATCH PLAY HOURS with the Legislature — even nor can persuade to campaign the four bond measures, state Mondays - Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. though a public works spend- with him for the bonds. In Sen. Tom McClintock, R- ing bond originally was the 2004, he persuaded voters to Thousand Oaks, voted in $10 SENIOR MATCH PLAY HOURS brainchild of Don Perata, the pass a $15 billion deficit favor of just one — for levee Sundays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Seniors 55 and older ONLY) Senate Democratic leader financing bond with an over- repairs. from Oakland. whelming margin, after early A leading conservative and FRIDAYS After last year’s divisive polls showed they didn’t like candidate for lieutenant gov- Ten Random Machine Second Chance dice roll special election, analysts say the idea. ernor, McClintock is trying to drawings from 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Schwarzenegger needs to Among the Democrats who whip up support for the gover- (chance to win from $20 to $120) demonstrate that he can be an supported that plan was nor among the base, which effective leader. Westly, one of has been put off by SATURDAYS Schwarzenegger was doing Schwarzenegger’s potential Schwarzenegger’s actions this Fox Den Café Ten Random Machine Happy Face Wheel spin all he could to appear that way challengers in the governor’s year as he has tacked back to Mon-Wed • 10 am - 4 pm drawings from 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat-Sun • 10:30 am - 5 pm on Friday, just hours after the race. the political center. (chance to win from $20 to $220) bond package passed the Another was U.S. Sen. “His ambassador to the Breakfast Special $2.99 Fox Den Meal Cards Assembly in a session that Dianne Feinstein, who also right wing has trouble with his SUNDAYS ended about 3:30 a.m. The has been supportive of the big achievement here,” DOORS OPEN AT: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Five Random Machine Cash Critter drawings bonds won Senate approval at current bond. Her political Kuwata said. Sunday - Thursday from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. about midnight Thursday. adviser, Kam Kuwata, said he But polls show that 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. The governor took credit had not yet spoken to her Republicans support the idea Friday - Saturday (chance to win from $25 - $200) for the bond package while about whether she would of a bond by only a slightly 2 miles west on Branscomb Rd., Laytonville • 984-6800 • 1-888-4REDFOX being careful to stroke egos in campaign with the governor smaller majority than voters DOORS OPEN AT: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday - Thursday • 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday Sacramento. this time. overall. “When Democrats and Republicans come together, and when there’s a will, any- thing is possible,” the gover- nor said at a school in the sprawling Sacramento suburb of Roseville, a location he UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER chose to dramatize the state’s growth needs. The governor said he had Wishes To Thank And Honor All Nurses “no idea” whether the passage of the bond would improve his chances of re-election. Democrats skirted the issue of whether they would be out on the road campaigning with the governor to pass the Compassion, Commitment, Kindness, bonds. “The less any politician is close to this, the better the chance of passage,” Perata Dedication, Caring, Knowledge... said, adding that he didn’t need to be “the lead dog in the sled” in the campaign to pass the bond. With helping hands and caring hearts, State Treasurer Phil Angelides, who is running for you bring so much to your work as a nurse... the Democratic nomination for governor, praised the bond as a Democratic accomplish- and you make a wonderful difference. ment. “This is a realistic infra- structure investment pack- age,” Angelides said, in a dig WHEN at the governor’s original plan, which was nearly twice National Nurses Day always is celebrated May 6 and opens National Nurses Week, May 6- the size and which the treasur- er had panned as too ambi- 12. In 2006, National Nurses Day falls on Saturday. tious. The week-long celebration accommodates the variety of schedules nurses are required to Angelides’ opponent in the Democratic primary, state work. Controller Steve Westly, called the bond package “vital National Nurses Week concludes on the birth date of Florence Nightingale. to California’s future” but urged lawmakers to ensure that the funds are protected WHAT “from waste, fraud and abuse.” National Nurses Day recognizes the contributions and commitment nurses make to quality The bond package passed by the Legislature is different health care in America. from the “Strategic Growth Plan” the governor proposed The day and week are supported by nursing organizations such as the American Nurses in his state of the state address Association, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Organization of Nurse in January, when he called for $68 billion in borrowing to Executives, and National League for Nursing. help pay for a 10-year, $222 billion public works spending plan. But he kept calling it that anyway, and the details CELEBRATION are likely to be lost on voters. The week celebrates the 2.7 million licensed registered nurses (RN’s) in the United States; “He’s laid out a vision,” said Steve Schmidt, the gover- approximately 2.2 million of them are employed as RN’s. In addition, 700,000 licensed nor’s campaign manager. “He’s worked for months and practical nurses (LPN’s), 600,000 Home Health Aides, and 1.4 million nurses aides comprise months to bring people the field of nursing. (Sources: American Nurses Association; U.S. Department of Labor) together to pass these impor- tant bonds for the people of California, and the people of California will appreciate that.” The concept of an infra- For more information visit our structure bond is popular. One poll found it had 70 percent website at www.uvmc.org support. Garry South, an adviser to or call 707-462-3111 Westly, said his polling shows that a $35 billion bond will be Activities during National Nurses Week typically include banquets and recognition dinners, hard to pass once voters real- ize that the total cost with picnics, state and city proclamations, continuing education seminars, and community interest will be closer to $70 events. billion. “This is not a slam dunk,” THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL WEATHER SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 – A-15 . 3-DAY FORECAST SUN AND MOON REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES

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43 in the city’s Fisherman’s “There was a mechanical The vessel hit the pier in an Vallejo, was on the ferry with Ferry crashes into pier; Wharf district around 4:20 problem when they were area that was off-limits to five family members after a p.m., according to San backing out,” said Assistant pedestrians, but the crash day trip to San Francisco. He nine suffer minor injuries Francisco fire officials. Fire Chief Jim Barden. drew a large number of curi- said the boat didn’t turn prop- By LAURA KURTZMAN into a pier in a bustling tourist The boat had just left Pier Nine people were taken to ous onlookers from the erly after pulling out of the Associated Press area Saturday afternoon, 41 and was heading to Vallejo local hospitals with minor crowds of locals and tourists pier. SAN FRANCISCO — authorities said. when it apparently lost control injuries. who come to Fisherman’s “It pretty much threw Nine people suffered minor The Baylink ferry, carrying of its steering and veered into The exact cause of the Wharf to eat, shop and watch everybody around that wasn’t injuries when a ferry crashed 138 people, plowed into Pier the wood pilings of nearby crash remained under investi- street performers. sitting down,” he said. “It was Pier 43. gation. Paul Cunningham, 41, of a good jolt.”

ther eenjoying the food. “They are pretty,” 12-year- recently graduated the first about disaster preparedness Festival “The tacos are good and old Crystal O’Brion said. Salaries CERT class for the city of for hazards that may impact the kids like Frank’s Franks.” “They have the Mexican flag Ukiah. Five of the graduates their area and trains them in are MCOE staff members. basic disaster response skills, Continued from Page A-1 Her 5-year-old son John colors in their hair,” she said added, “And the free candy is of the dancers’ headdresses. Continued from Page A-1 The next CERT training to be such as fire safety, light search MEXonline.com. great.” Nine-year-old Mariah held at the Ukiah Fire and rescue, team organization, Ukiah’s holiday -- on May “But mostly,” Suzanne Wiese, sitting nearby, said the many administrators and edu- Department, starts May 23. and disaster medical opera- 6 -- was peaceful. Citizens said, “we came for the Ballet Ballet Folklorico De cators as possible, as well as However, Latipow said, the tions, says CERT’s national munched on tacos, hot dogs, Folklorico.” Mendocino dancers are community members. By classes are not limited to citi- Web site. pork and other tasty treats, At 1 p.m. all eyes turned “beautiful and they are really partnering with MCOE we zens living in the city of The Mendocino County to the dancers, who ranged in good at dancing.” believe we will be able to Ukiah. “It’s our intent to sup- Office of Education board will and shopped for jewelry, port the program county- meet at 10 a.m. Monday, in leather bags, T-shirts and var- age from 6 years to 40-some- Her twin sister, Anna, stretch our limited funds and offer the course to more peo- wide,” he said. the MCOE East Room, 2240 ious other items available at thing. agreed. “And, I like the The girls wore colorful hot dresses,” she said. ple,” Ukiah Fire Chief Kurt The Community Old River Road, Ukiah. the event. Others sat on the Laura Clark can be pink, green, and yellow skirts Asked if she knew what Latipow said. Emergency Response Team lawn basking in the sun, on The Ukiah Fire Department program educates people reached at [email protected]. the mild spring day. And all with white blouses, and the Cinco De Mayo is, Anna the while, traditional boys were dressed in jeans, said: “Yeah; it’s the day they Mexican music played from a white shirts and red ban- beat the French in the war.” danas, as they performed Laura Clark can be $30,000 per year. It was sus- Councilwoman Mari Rodin loudspeaker. pended in the 2003-04 fiscal regional dances from Mexico. reached at [email protected]. City said she had a hard time say- Suzanne Macdonald was year when the city was facing ing no to that because the a serious budget shortage. city’s anti-camping ordinance Continued from Page A-1 According to staff the city had made it impossible for concurrence, we have been in concert with strong support used to get federal funding people to hang out in home- working diligently to com- from local elected officials, said Councilman John that it could pass through to made campsites but the local Bypass McCowen. “This is a gener- plete the final environmental has resulted in a unique worthy local non-profits help- homeless shelter is not open document. One of the tasks alignment through the Willits ous community, they give of Continued from Page A-1 ing with programs for the poor during the day. was to prepare and complete Valley that minimizes their time and their finances, and needy. When that funding biological assessments for impacts to the community and I’m not sure we’re the “(The day shelter) is more One is near the existing four- right agency to be giving out dried up, the city began to necessary than ever since we lane section at the south end review by the U.S. Fish and and natural resources that make the grants out of its own Wildlife and by the National make Willits so unique. I these funds, or I’m the right passed the anti-camping ordi- of town and the other is in person to make this decision general fund and then as the nance,” she said. “In some the Quail Meadows area Marine Fisheries Service to want to assure you that we allow them to prepare their are committed to making this on who is worthy.” list of organizations wanting ways I feel that we have an immediately north of town. Councilmembers noted that the money just continued to obligation. The (UCC has) The southerly interchange respective biological opin- project a reality in the very ions. The biological opinions near future. Construction is there are national and commu- grow. been here to support many will connect the existing nity foundations, tobacco set- While rejecting the notion people for many years. I don’t Route 101 with the new include an analysis of the expected to begin in 2009. project’s effect on specific Feel free to contact John tlement funds and other of reviving community grants know...” bypass. The existing Route Bulinski, Project Manager, if sources of money that now in general, the city also had an In the end the council 101 from this interchange to resources, and include mea- sures to minimize those you have questions about this exist that didn’t a decade ago. immediate request from the agreed, however, that it’s own existing Route 20 will project. John can be reached The city’s community giv- Ukiah Community Center for financial situation was too become Route 20. The effects. In addition, in consul- tation with those resource at 707-441-5729 or ing program began in 1992 $18,000 to keep the day shel- tight to afford to be generous northerly interchange will [email protected]. and gave away an average of ter for the homeless open. elsewhere. maintain a connection to the agencies, we have prepared a north end of Willits, and will conceptual mitigation plan. provide a logical connection We anticipate receipt of the for a potential future final biological opinions and concurrence on the mitigation • Willits • VOTE KEVIN BROIN FOR SHERIFF Brooktrails second access. NOYO THEATRE 459-NOYO (6696) This important and com- plan this summer. At this Visit us at our website www.cinemawest.com Leadership you can count on. Integrity you can trust

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335-06 6,690 60 LF wage rates and schedules at the Department 5-7,14/06 5,390 30 693 of Transportation, 340 Lake Mendocino Drive, COUNTY OF MENDOCINO 14 19 600 Ukiah, California. The successful Contractor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROCKSLOPE PROTECTION (1/4 TON, PIPE INLET (TYPE OMP) 24 shall obtain a copy of prevailing wage rates NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS METHOD B) EA MOBILIZATION from the Engineer and shall post same at a CONTRACT NO. 060050 TON 3 LS prominent place at the job site. 21 2 1 Sealed proposals will be received by the Pur- For this contract the general prevailing rate of chasing Agent of the County of Mendocino, 21 20 The County of Mendocino hereby notifies all wages as ascertained by County shall be State of California, until the hour of 2:00 15 (AA) bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in those in effect on the bid date. Future effec- o'clock P.M. on 9 June 2006, at which time CHANNEL ARMOR (LIGHT, METHOD B) METAL BEAM GUARD RAILING (WOOD any contract entered into pursuant to this ad- tive wage rates, which have been predeter- they will be publicly opened and read aloud in TON POST) vertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enter- the office of the Purchasing Agent of the Gen- 220 LF prises will be afforded full opportunity to sub- mined and are on file with the Department of eral Services Department of the County of 185 150 mit bids in response to this invitation and will Industrial Relations, are referenced in the Mendocino, 841 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, Cali- 16 (AA) 154 not be discriminated against on the grounds published wage rates of the Director of the 21 (AA) fornia 95482 (Telephone 707-463-4291) for AGGREGATE BASE (CLASS 3) of race, color, or national origin in considera- Department of Industrial Relations. TON TERMINAL SECTION (SRT) construction in accordance with the Plans and tion of the award. 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300-06 4-25,26,27,28,29,30,5-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9/06 Bids and Quotations are requested from all subcontractors, suppliers, small businesses, and all certified D.B.E. firms for the following: CALTRANS PROJECT NO. 01-397514 REALIGN HIGHWAY WITH TWO BRIDGES IN MENDOCINO COUNTY BID DATE: May 9, 2006 @ 2:00 PM We are soliciting bids for the following: DDIRECTORYIRECTORY OOFF Provide materials or subcontracts to perform Signs, Barricades, Guardrail, Striping, Fence, Erosion Ctrl/Landscaping, Underground Utilit- ies, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete Rail, Clear- ing, Earthwork, Prestressing, Minor Concrete, Shotcrete, A.C. Paving, Electrical, Concrete Curbs/Gutters/SW. Plans may be purchased from State of Cali- fornia Dept. of Transportation Plans and Document Section, 1120 N. St., Room 200, Sacramento, CA 95814-5605, (916-654- 4490) fax 916-654-7028). Cost: $35 for non PROFESSIONALS bidders. PROFESSIONALS Balfour Beatty Construction, Inc. 2333 Courage Drive, Suite C Fairfield, CA 94533 Lic. No. 89475 ANTIQUE CONSTRUCTION COUNTERTOPS Phone (707) 427-8900 Fax (707) 427-8901 AUTO CONSTRUCTION Contact: Betty Rizzio with this coupon Fast mobile Service 100% Performance and Payment Bonds may *No One Can Beat Our Prices* be required. Contact Balfour Beatty Construc- FREE tion, Inc. for bonding and insurance assistance. Antiques & Windshields as low as • Room Additions An Equal Opportunity Employer Collectibles $98 • Painting • Fences/Decks 340-06 Appraisals CALL (707) 573-3031 5-7/06 for quotes and appointment Foundation to finish • Garage/Shops EVERY WEDNESDAY 11-5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Window Tinting for Auto, • Solid Surface SOLID SURFACE & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Redwood Valley Residential and commercial. Homes • Additions Countertops Administrator of the City of Ukiah, California Antique Mall Auto Windshield Replacement - • Kitchen & Baths LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS will hold a public hearing regarding: 9621 N. State St. Rock Chip Repair • Kitchens • Decks A. MINOR USE PERMIT AMENDMENT No. 2485 N. State St. • Ukiah Redwood Valley We accept all major credit cards, Lic. #580504 J.C. Enterprises 06-16, as submitted by Marvin Fuller of Toys checks are welcome Bill & Craig for Tots, to allow a permitted temporary circus 485-1185 707.485.8954 Buying Antiques & 468-0853 707.467.3969 use to operate over a two-day period on a dif- Affordable Auto Glass ferent site than the one previously approved Collectibles Daily. 707.367.4040 cell lic. #871755 • John Johnson CL 856023 in the Airport Industrial Park Planned Devel- opment area. The new location proposed in this project consists of two vacant parcels TREE TRIMMING TERMITE BUSINESS GUTTERS HANDYMAN HOME REPAIR (APN 180-080-26 & 29) on the west side of Airport Park Boulevard, south of the Les Escobar Services Schwab tire store. CalMend All types of home repair, Home Repair The hearing will be held on Thursday, May FRANCISCO’S • Electrical 18, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter Prepainted remodeling, construction, From Covelo to Ceiling fans, wall outlets, wall as practical, in Conference Room #1 of the Tree & Garden Seamless Gutters window & door repair, Gualala the most 27 Colors to Choose From carpentry & tile heaters (gas & electric), Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Dryer hookups Ukiah, California. Fascia Ogee Curved Can fix almost anything. Service trusted name in the Gutter Gutter Face • Carpentry Please pass this notice on to your neighbors, Gutter Serving Ukiah, Doors, windows, fine finish trim friends, or other interested parties. You are Yard Work Termite Business! 5 1/2” 4” 5 1/2” Redwood Valley, • and more encouraged to discuss this project with, and Aluminum • Copper • Steel Calpella & • Satisfaction Guaranteed express any view you may have, or request Dump Runs Call for Limited Lifetime Warranty** Willits. Irv Manasse additional information from the City Planning FREE Department at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, Tree Trimming appointment Work All Local Numbers California during regular business hours. 485-7829 ESTIMATES Guaranteed 707-313-5811 office s/CHARLEY STUMP/PLANNING DIRECTOR Insured License #OPR9138 Family Owned for 40 Years 707-456-9055 home PUBLISH: May 7, 2006 462-2468 (707) 485-0810 707-337-8622 cell Lic. # 292494 Non-licensed contractor 338-06 467-3901 Insured Bonded **To original owner. No CSLB Insured 5-7/06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ukiah LANDSCAPING MASSAGE THERAPY ELECTRICIAN DUMP RUNS REFINISHING Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Design CREEKSIDE Redwood Valley SSHANAHAN • Tractor Furniture Review Board’s partial approval of Facade and Antique Improvement No. 05-05 for the property locat- LANDSCAPE Massage ELECTRIC work ed at 203 South State Street. Specifically de- ELECTRIC Repair License #624806 C27 leted from the terms of the approval were (1) Oolah Boudreau-Taylor • Hauling & Refinishing removal of the parapet and (2) the associated RESIDENTIAL Thorough & Sensitive Electrical Auger capping of the rooftop, and the applicant is COMMERCIAL Deep Tissue & Sports • Clean up 30+ years experience appealing the elimination of both of these Trenching Dump Truck Complete Landscape Installation Massage • Landscaping Laquer, Varnish, Oil, items from her proposed facade improve- • Concrete & Masonry • Retaining Walls My work is to reduce your pain, ment. improve your ability to do your 420 O.K. Wax, Water-based finish • Irrigation & Drip Sprinklers work, and allow you to play harder PROJECT LOCATION: The subject property Free Estimate • No job too small • Drainage Systems • Consulting & Design Workshop is located at 203 South State Street (APN 1st Visit Special • Bobcat Grading • Tractor Service Serving Lake, Mendocino, • Free estimate 002-267-09), on the east side of the street in Redwood Valley Joe Morales Sonoma Counties & beyond and south of State Street’s intersection with 2 Hrs/$65 free estimates Church Street. (707) 744-1912 By appointment 8am to 6:30pm, M-F 707-621-0422 391-5052 cell PROJECT APPLICANT/APPELLANT: (707) 318-4480 cell Allen Strong Lisa Mammina C-10 #825758 707-485-0802 PUBLIC MEETING: The Ukiah Redevelop- 485-1881 485-8659 mess ment Agency will hold a public hearing for the appeal of the Design Review Board’s decision on May 17, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. or as soon PLUMBING FLOORING CABINETS LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING thereafter as practical, in the Council Cham- 25 Years Experience bers of the Ukiah Civic Center, located at 300 Sangiacomo MAINTENANCE Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Quality Service Hardwood Please pass this notice on to your neighbors, Landscape friends, or other interested parties. You are Flooring license #849949 encouraged to contact Associate Planner RRobinsonobinson Lic. #367676 BEST VALUE 463-2333 Sandra Liston at 463-6206 at the City Plan- HAND SCRAPED BEST QUALITY ning Department at 300 Seminary Avenue, ~ PPlumbinglumbing ~ Showroom - 756 S. State St. • Consult • Design Ukiah, California, during normal business SOLID OAK Serving Willits and Ukiah Cabinets, countertops, No Job to Large hours. 50% OFF RETAIL! • Install CHARLEY STUMP, PLANNING DIRECTOR SPECIALIZING design, installation and Exclusive Line No Job To Small PUBLISHED: May 7, 2006 Solid Oak $3.99/s.f. remodeling IN REPAIRS of Bobcat track loaders 10 years Experience 343-06 Bamboo $2.99 Clines Unlimited Established in 1970 5/7/06 (707) 459-3212 Laminate 88 cents Construction, Inc. Office (707) 468-0747 RAFA LLAMAS PUBLIC NOTICE Cell (707) 391-7676 STARTING ON MAY 8, 2006, THE (707) 467-1888 Laminate Center license #608885 621-0566 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT License #646710 468-7490 • 995-3290 462-5617 354-0293 COMMISSION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY HAS AVAILABLE ITS DRAFT FY 2006/2007 ANNUAL AGENCY PLAN FOR SECTION 8 SPA & SALON CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS. THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR NOTICE TO READERS REVIEW DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) UNTIL JULY 5, The Ukiah Daily Journal publishes home 2006, AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: DAY SPA & SALON 1076 NORTH STATE STREET UKIAH, CA improvement and construction advertisements 95482 • Hair Style • Waxing from companies and individuals who have been The Community Development Commission • Manicures • Massage Office: 463-8800 (CDC) will conduct a public hearing on Thurs- Fax: 463-6910 day, July 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon • Pedicures • Make Up licensed by the State of California. We also thereafter as can be heard, in their Confer- • Facials • Body Wraps License #768303 publish advertisements from unlicensed ence Room located at 1076 North State We use and recommend 165 Luce Ave. • Ukiah Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, to solicit public com- Aveda products. companies and individuals. ment and consider adoption of the 2006/2007 Because You Want Annual Agency Plan. 158 S. Main St. Willits All licensed contractors are required by State Law If you plan on attending the public hearing (707) 456-9757 The Job Done Right and need a special accommodation because to list their license number in advertisements of a sensory or mobility impairment/disability, please contact the Community Development offering their services. The law also states Commission at 1076 North State Street, BEAUTY Massage & Health Ukiah, CA 95482, or you may telephone MEDICINE ENERGY MASSAGE contractors performing work of improvements (707)463-5462, Ext. 105, (800)545-5730 or Mr. Terry Kulbeck totaling $500 or more must be licensed by the TDD (707)463-5697 to arrange for these ac- 564 South Dora St. commodations to be made. The Community Development Commission of Occupational Science Degree State of California. Mendocino County is a small public housing Holistic Health Practitioner HAIR & SKIN CARE Nationally Certified (ABMP) authority and in accordance with regulation, is Advertisements appearing in these columns HAIRCUTS FACIALS Massage Therapist submitting a streamlined plan to the U.S. De- COLOR PEELS 1 hr. - $40 • 1 1/2 hr. - $60 without a licensed number indicate that the partment of Housing and Urban Development PERMS WAXING (HUD). The plan covers the Agency’s goals STYLING LASH TINTS Body & Massage to relieve stress, relax, muscles, clean to contractor or individuals are not licensed by the and operational issues. Organic Hair Products xins, balance energy, enzymes & Questions regarding this notice can be an- Therapeutic Skincare hormones & increase flexibility. State of California. Further information can be swered by calling Todd Crabtree at (707)463- Products 5462, Ext. 112. Written comments can be Mineral Makeup Naturopathic Medical Massage obtained by contacting the Contractors State sent to: Todd Crabtree, Interim Executive Di- 468-7979 Treat Yourself Today rector, 1076 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 309 A West Perkins St. (707) 391-8440 License Board. 95482.. B-4- SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

341-06 5-7/06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing to re- UKIAH AREA REAL ESTATE OFFICES view the Precise Development Plan for Zone Change No. 05-34, which would allow the de- velopment of a planned development town- POTTER VALLEY house project with 24 townhouses with non- ▲ ✪ WILLITS standard lot areas, widths, and building set- UKIAH MUNICIPAL FORD STREET P.V. backs, two common-space recreational GOLF COURSE REALTY areas, and a common-space lot with a cul-de- UKIAH sac entry for the 1.44-acre site. FAIRGROUNDS HWY 20 The Council will also review Major Subdivi- COLDWELL sion Map No. 05-35, which would allow the di- BANKER GROVE AVE. vision of the site into the 27 lots for the town- MENDO SCO REALTY house project. TT STREET PROJECT LOCATION: The project site con- WALNUT AVE. ✪ 444 N. STATE ST. Lake Mendocino Drive sists of four contiguous lots located at 760 PREMIER Apple Avenue (APN 003-050-29 & 66) and HENRY STREET PROPERTIES

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VAN HOUSEN ST. MASON LES RYAN S. MAIN ST MAIN S. PERKINS ST COURT EAST VICHY REALTY S N. Planning Commission conducted a public HOUSE REALTY SPRINGS STANDLEY STREET hearing for this project on March 22, 2006, at 114 SO. SCHOOL ST. ✪ BEVERLY ✪ HEIGHTS

. 495 E. PERKINS . CHAMBER SANDERS which time it reviewed the proposed projects OF and the Mitigated Negative Declaration pre- WEST PERKINS ST COMMERCE REALTY pared for the projects and recommended their N 320 S. STATE ST. STEPHENSON STREET ✪ adoption by the City Council. ST BARNES

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Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, Califor- GOBBI STREET MORTGAGE U WA nia. ST. STATE SOUTH ✪ VICHY SPRINGS HEIGHTS - UKIAH 950-A Waugh Ln. From the low $600,000’s - Surrounded by heritage oaks and nestled against a Please pass this notice on to your neighbors, S. DORA spectacular backdrop of tranquil foothills and open space, Vichy Springs friends, or other interested parties. You may Heights combines the dream home that you’ve always wanted with all the review the Mitigated Negative Declaration TALMAGE RD. breathing room you need to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday and project files or submit written comments life. 5 distinctive floorplans ranging from 2,307 to 3,096 sq, ft. with up to 5 at the City Planning Department at 300 Semi- bedrooms on spacious homesites. Close to the Sonoma wine country and nearby Vichy Springs Resort. Sales office open Wed-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. For nary Avenue, Ukiah, CA during regular busi- more information call (800) 573-8510 or visit creekbridgehomes.com ness hours on Monday through Friday. You are also encouraged to contact Associate Planner Dave Lohse at 463-6207 if you wish Sheila Dalcamo 1-888-750-4USA Mark Hanes 707-485-5759 REALTOR® to discuss any aspect of the projects, express MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Termite Control Locally Owned 463-2570 any view you may have, or request additional 462-0211 •Inspections •Structual Repairs By Gerald Boesel 707-485-1423 Res. information. •Professionalism Conscientious & environmentally Safe CHARLEY STUMP, PLANNING DIRECTOR •Confindentiality •New Construction P.O. Box 389 Calpella, CA 95418 •Remodels •Expertise 485-7829 General Contractor, Lic #752409 Box 510 • Redwood Valley, CA 95470 CAL-BAY MORTGAGE, 215 WEST STANDLEY ST. UKIAH Your friend in the business •Foundations Structural Pest Control, Lic #OPR9000 320 S. State St., Ukiah, 95482 320-06 License Number OPR /9138 • Bonded 5/2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11/06 Kelly Vogel - Tellstrom INVITATION TO BID TONI PAOLI-BATES Garbocci - Van Housen Realty Loan Officer P.V. Realty inc. The Round Valley Indian Tribe is accepting (707) 462-4608 Mona Falgout (707) 272-1650 bids under seal for the construction of a 1(800) 55-PAOLI Realtor® FREE Home Warranty 200,000 gallon welded steel water storage Fax (707) 462-5746 I Go the Extra Mile! 950-A Waugh Lane DISCOUNT BROKERAGE tank and appurtenances. The project area is 950-A Waugh Lane Ukiah, CA 95482 located on the Round Valley Reservation 707-272-5887 743.1010 INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGES • REAL ESTATE LOANS near Covelo, CA. The Owner will receive Bids Ukiah, CA 95482 [email protected] [email protected] INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGES • REAL ESTATE LOANS www.paolimortgage.com until 2:00 PM local timie (PST) on the 25th day of May, 2006. Please contact the Owners Representative, Crystal Britton, at (707) 983- Nancy Rudig Carol Myer, Agent A DIFFERENT BRAND OF MORTGAGE 6126 or the Project Engineer, David Mazorra, CPCU, CLU, ChFC at (707) 462-5314 extension 104 for requests Lincoln Realty Lic. ODO5161 to obtain the bidding documents. formerly First American Title Company State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. “All you need to know” 1661-A S. Main St. • Willits Dawn Deetz Ginny Richards Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois Loan Officer Senior Loan Consultant 400 E. Gobbi St., Ukiah, CA 95482 551 South Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, CA 972-3894 462-8050 463-2100 Off: 707-462-4936 Ph: 707.462.1446 Fax: 707.462.0947 GARY BATES 1252 Airport Park Blvd. Ste D-3 Ukiah 707-462-4300 and 800-845-6866 Email: [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE LOST & [email protected] Fax: 707-462-7158 President/County Manager 30 FOUND 046-06 Ukiah School for Erika Holzhauer 5-7/06 Dogs Basic Training Realtor® PUBLIC NOTICE 6 wk course. Starts The Ukiah Police De- Sat 5-13 10-11am “Free Market Analysis” partment receives $75. or $15. per class Selzer Realty numerous items of 485-0556 for info. 350 East Gobbi Street (707) 391-5004 found property on a Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462-6514 Bus. Pat Williams Realtor® MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE continual basis. If you (707) 489-1812 Cell Email: [email protected] Hablo Español MLS have lost items within 100 INSTRUCTION the Ukiah city limits Cosmetology- within the past 90 Manicuring Classes days, you may check Ukiah Beauty College to determine if it has Enroll Now 462-8831 been turned in as found property by HELP calling 463-6259 120 WANTED $8- $10.75 hr. MORNING, EVE. & 10 NOTICES NIGHT SHIFTS ADOPTIONS & No exp. Pd. training The Ukiah FOSTER CARE provided. Cooking, True to Life Children's cleaning, driving & Services seeks families. providing living skills Reimbursement, training assist. to adults w/ & professional support developmental disa- provided. 463-1100 bilities. Will consider #236800809 resp. Hi. Schl. Sr. Elizabeth Hutchins 485-0165, 468-0602 DAILY JOURNAL announces her sep- eration from William Deburring/utility FT M. Hutchins Jr. as of days. Must be able to 5/1/06 perform multiple LOST & tasks. Self motivated, 30 FOUND able to work unsuper- LOST FIT BMX bike vised. Manual dexter- ity req. Able to lift up on 4/29, off hwy.101, to 60 lbs. Willing to navy blue, w/ tan train. $10/hr + bene- seat. 525-8788 fits. Pre emply. phys + drug test req. Lost Red & Blue Liqua-Tech Corp. Delivered Macaw (Large Send resume to Parrot) Last seen in 3501 N. State St. Ukiah, CA 95482 or Rwd Vly 485-5177 fax 462-3576

100 Kawi to Your Place Willits 459-7330 HELP WANTED Find It In • Director of Finance Door! • Marketing Manager • Floor Manager • Casino Host • Cashier • Drop Team Member 468-3532 • Concessions Paid Full Benefits Please contact the Casino at (707)459-7330 Applications may be picked up at the Casino. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 -B-5

HELP HELP 120 WANTED 120 WANTED INSTRUCTIONAL ROP TEACHER PARA RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN 6.5 hrs/day, 5 PT (3 hrs/eve, 2 days /wk in Ukiah eves/wk) in Ukiah Featured Properties $12.74-$16.26/hr. $27.84-$46.36/hr. Assist certificated Prepare students staff w/instruction of for employment as Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property high-risk students. residental electri- 25050 Sherwood Road, Willits 3435 Williams Ranch Road - Willits 1000 Knob Hill AA degree or 48 cians. Reg. teach- Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak college units req. ing cred not req’d. Volunteer or paid Desig. Subj. Cred experience w/chil- issue based upon dren and/or adoles- work exper. OR cents is desirable. possess Sngl.Subj. Mendocino County cred in Ind. Arts. Office of Education Mendocino County For an app packet Office of Education

visit www.mcoe.us/ For an app packet Offered By: John Bogner jobs or call visit www.mcoe.us/ Located in Ukiah’s Rogina Heights, this 3 bd, 2.5 ba one story home is approx. 2000 sqft. The professionally landscaped lot is just over a quarter 707-467-5012 jobs or call Offered By: Elizabeth Nation Offered By: Patty McMillen New On The Market. Custom 2 bd., 2 ba. and office home in Brooktrails. 26 Acres with stunning views surrounds this three bedroom manufactured acre with beautiful redwoods and Japanese Maples. This home has been DEADLINE: 707-467-5012 Open floor plan, new hardwood floors, oversized 2 car garage, RV park- home on a foundation. Parcel is adjacent to BLM, large garden site, completely remodeled with new carpet, dual pane windows in almost ing/hookups on newly paved area & driveway. All on 1.2 acres. $489,000 developed springs, room for animals and new redwood decks for summer every room, and new tile flooring. There is a 2 car garage plus a bonus 5/15/06 DEADLINE: entertainment. Detached garage/shop $449,900 room with climate control, great for wine storage! Offered at $ 637,500 5/15/06 ROP TEACHER 459-9315 Selzer Realty • 467-3637 Selzer Realty • 467-3620 AGRICULTURE TEACHER - 1772 S. Main St., Willits PT (4 hrs/day, SPECIAL 5 days/wk, 185 Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property days/yr) in Willits EDUCATION $27.84 - $46.36/hr. (autism) 2645 Beach Ln. Lakeport 528 Capps Ln., Ukiah 70 Lorraine Street Dir:Lakeshore Blvd.-L on Rainbow Rd - R on Beach Ln Directions: Low Gap to Oak Teach students the FT (7 Hrs/5 Days) Dir:N.State St.-Empire Dr.-Lockwood Dr principals of agri- $27.84-$46.36/hr cultural manage- BA degree & ap- ment. BA degree in propriate CA Sp Agriculture req. Ex- Ed Teaching Cre- perience w/FAA de- dential req’d. Exp sired. Reg. teach- in autism required. ing cred not req’d. 3 yrs. teaching Desig. Subj. Cred exp. in sp. ed. pre- issued based upon ferred. MA prefer- Must see this charming older home complete with huge barn/garage in rear, RV park- Offered By: Denise Ridley work exper. OR red. ing, automatic sprinklers, landscaping, gorgeous rock fireplace, must see this property Great starter home looking for family to enjoy this 3 bd., 1 1/2 ba. home, Great Potential! 3 bedroom 2 bath 1096 sqft single story home with cathedral ceilings Beautiful fireplace brings warmth to the living room. Kitchen opens to cov- possess Sngl Subj. Mendocino which sits on a big 1/2 an acre lot! $385,000 and central heat and air priced at $380,000 bring all offers, sellers are motivated. ered patio to enjoy outdoor dining and a wonderful cypress tree. Enjoy cred in Agriculture. growing your own garden that has been producing delicious vegetables County Office of for years! 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This gorgeously maintained home in Boonville features 3Bd/2Ba, approx.1,800 sq ft, Vacant 12,000 sq ft lot with 180 degrees of breath taking views of the beach! Utilities lished non-profit filled with so many upgrades, too many to list. With studio in back this is a great prop- buyers Must have min of 5 are available already for your future home or vacation home! Must see! Offered at: housing development erty close to everything! yrs exper in culina- $273,000 each week! ry arts. Reg. teach- corporation located in ing cred not req’d. Ukiah is currently Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty Desig. Suj. Cred is- seeking an Account- sued based upon ant II. Varied & chal- George Rusake • 462-5996 George Rusake • 479-3984 work exper. lenging accounting Mendocino County duties. Excel re- Office of Education quired. For appli. & For an app packet job descrp. contact Open Homes In Deerwood & Eldorado Estates visit www.mcoe.us/ RCHDC at 499 Leslie jobs or call St., Ukiah, 707-463- 707-467-5012 1975 ext. 0, or go to DEADLINE: www.rchdc.org to Sunday, May 7th • Presented By Tom Larson 5/15/06 download. Closing date: Opened until AIRPORT filled. EOE 1461 Meadow Drive • 11:30 - 1:30 2151 Arroyo • 2:00pm - 4:00pm ATTENDANT ACCOUNTING $9.50-10.50 per INSTRUCTOR hour, 20/40 hours FT, tenure-track, per week, not to ex- info and application ceed 1,000 hours materials available per fiscal year. Pro- www.mendocino.edu PRICE REDUCED PRICE REDUCED rated benefits. Com- or call 468-3062 plete job descrip- Mendocino College tion/application available at Auto Detail City of Ukiah, 300 Manager Seminary Ave. Will train right person Ukiah, CA 95482 or Drug test req. Red- www.cityofukiah.com wood Tree 462-4472 Deadline: 5/22/06. BREAKFAST COOK EOE 1-2 yrs exp. pref. Creativity a plus. 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HELP HELP 120 WANTED 120 WANTED OPEN HOUSE Cabinet Makers, DRIVERS - Golden Helpers, & Furn. State Overnight is , May 7th, 11:00am-1:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:30pm-3:00pm Builder. Exp. Panel- hiring drivers with OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 11:00am-1:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday ing & other architec- van or pickup 172 Magnolia 1159 Elm Street 204 South Bush Street, Ukiah tural details. Benicia, w/shell for local Directions: N State , West on Magnolia ST (Big O Tire) Directions: Low Gap to Elm Street Directions: Corner of W. Church & S. Bush CA 707-745-1900 morning small pack- Caregiver for mental age delivery routes health facility. Knowl- based in Mendocino edge of Psych meds. County area. Earn $8-$10 hr to start. $10.00 per hour 467-0911 plus mileage reim- bursement plus ad- Host: Jason Van Housen Carpenters Spend your Summer Here! In this charming 3 bedroom 1 bath home. The ditional reimburse- kitchen has been remodeled with lots of cabinets,gas stove,refrigerator Assistant $8-$12 and breakfast area. Bathroom has also been remodeled with tile bath and ment based on local Host: Katie Stout hr. to start DOE. A Must See: Wonderful 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with newer carpet and pedestal sink. Also a bonus room with built-in counter tops, skylights and fuel cost. Benefits vinyl. New counter tops in kitchen, new stove and refrigerator included. french doors and lots of uses: office, family room, dining rm. Hardwood Can work into high- Completely remodeled bathroom. New electric panel and light fixtures. floors, gas heat, wall a/c, ceiling fans. The garage has elect. door opener available including Great Location. $359,000.00 & new elect. panel. $359,000 er wages for the health coverage and right person. Clean 401K with Company 462-5005 DMV & drug 462-5005 match. screening req. 114 South School Street-Ukiah, CA 114 South School Street-Ukiah, CA Call Steven Koller For app./interview 866-779-7726. 485-5759 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 11:00am-1:00pm DRIVERS Genuine character throughout this 3bdrm/2ba, 2600+/- sqft home Cashier P/T 2040 Wildwood Road 522 S. Spring Street, Ukiah on desirable Westside. This home truly boasts magnificence w/high Tankers wanted for permanent. M-F Direction: East Perkins to Redemeyer Road, to Deerwood Drive, to Wildwood Road Directions: East Rd Potter Valley to Pine Ave ceilings, original wainscoting, woodwork accents & Fir floors Dandee Transporta- throughout. Farm house kitchen invitingly modernized w/Corian Apply in person tion in Ukiah, CA, pay counters, lots of cabinet space, pantry & more! Intimate formal din- The Sound Company to $23.75 per hour, ing rm w/built-in China cabinet & French doors leading to porch, Certified Tree Care perfect for entertaining. Family rm & living rm w/coffered ceilings, work all year round, warmed by gorgeous fireplaces. Large corner lot is an added bonus Specialist or Equiv- major oil contracts, w/out bldgs and detached 1-car garage. $820,000. alent Experience late model equip- If trees are your area ment, benefits, 401k, of expertise and spe- 3 years class A driv- Host By: Jeni Sobbizadeh cialization, then you ing exp, must have Host: John Walker Hosted By: Steve Dunnicliff should consider a fu- A Must See To Appreciate! 5 bdrm., 4 bath, custom home in Spacious Westside home located on large park-like setting lot. Features hazmat and tanker Deerwood Estates.Everything you have always wanted in a beautiful include 4 large bedrooms, 3 baths, and newly remodeled kitchen with gran- & Michelle Doyle ture with Family tree home & yard. Over 4,000 sq ft on .86 acer landscaped & lots of oak ite counters, stainless steel appliances and new flooring. Private land- endorsement to be scaped backyard, a perfect place to relax or entertain. Too many upgrades Service, Inc., one of trees. Large family room, cathedral ceiling living room, & billiard to list come and see for yourself. $689,000. eligible. Call 888- room. Recent appraisal $815,000. Listed at $750,000 the leading tree care 383-2410 ext 21. companies in Mendo- Drivers-Class A. Les Ryan Realty • 468-0423 462-5400 462-5400 cino, Humboldt and Night shift, chips, 495 E. Perkins • Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah Sonoma Counties. local haul. Current We offer permanent DMV printout positions, an exc. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 11:00am-1:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 11:00am-1:00pm 459-4131 12850 Pine Avenue, Potter Valley benefits & comp. pkg EMPLOYMENT 246 Garrett Dr., Ukiah San Jacinta Condo For Sale and an ongoing Direction: North State Street to Garrett. Direction: Washington to R on Dora to l on Doolan Drive Directions: East Rd Potter Valley to Pine Ave education program. and TRAINING Please apply to: WORKER I Family Tree Service, Mendocino Inc. P.O. Box 1325, County Laytonville, CA Department of 95454 (707)984-6629 Social Services. Fax: 984-8060 email: Job Alliance [email protected] Program Hosted By: Jeni Sobbizadeh Your Hostess: Glenys Simmons Private & peaceful. Gorgeous views, incredible property on 40 acres. 280 San Jacinta Spacious 3bdrm/2ba home features hardwood floors, redwood wainscot- CHIEF OF POLICE Biweekly Salary- Don’t miss seeing! This hard to find 4 bd., 1.5 ba., 1288 sq. ft. home Enjoy peaceful adult living in the exclusive Westwood Acres Townhouse ing, rock fireplace, central heat/air, over 1000 sqft of decking for outdoor The City of Fort $1245-$1514 near schools and shopping. Tile floors in kitchen and baths, gas wall Condominiums. Desirable Western foothills location in town. This spacious 2-story living. Approx 10 acres fully fenced for horse pasture along w/8 ac ft pond. heater, wall air conditioning, 1-car garage and large back yard with end unit townhouse provides: 2 bedrooms with lovely views; 1 full bathroom; quest Seasonal creeks/springs make this a unique find only minutes to town. Bragg is seeking an Seeking individuals covered patio. $355,000 bathroom; charming kitchen includes all newer appliances; large living room with $899,000. experienced and mo- to facilitate a cli- huge fireplace; upgraded flooring throughout and added custom windows; swimming tivated law enforce- ent’s transition from Les Ryan Realty • 468-0423 pool, beautifully maintained landscaping and more. All of this is offered at $325,000 462-5400 ment professional public assistance to 495 E. Perkins • Ukiah Shown by appointment 707-463-5546 MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah who seeks a unique employment. Exp. career opportunity in vocational guid- OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 11:30am-2:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 2:00pm-4:00pm and a coastal lifestyle ance or employ- as our new Chief of ment counseling 27461 Blue Lake Court, Willits 1706 Lockwood Dr. Ukiah 617 Joseph Street Police. The ideal can- and some college Directions: Goose to Ridge turn north(RIGHT) to Blue Lakes to Blue Lake ct. turn right. Dir:N.State St.-Empire Dr.-Lockwood Dr Directions: East Rd Potter Valley to Pine Ave didate should be an preferred. Full time experienced police w/benefits. Closes: manager who is a 5/19/06. for info call strong leader. A 707-467-5866 or to Bachelors degree in apply online go to: Criminal Justice, Po- www.mss.ca.gov lice Science, Public “Career Presented by: Kellie Larson • Hosted By: Hai-Lee Sun Your Host: Mike Edgington 2 gorgeous homes on a 10,500+/- sf lot. The first home is a 2 Administration or re- Opportunities” Beautiful, private 1.8 acres with open, light and bright, artist home. This bdrm 2 ba Victorian featuring vintage wood floors, gorgeous lated field is required. home has 2 bedrooms and a third room that is currently being used as crown molding, stained glass windows and a lovingly restored an art room. This home boasts real hardwood and tile floors. Monitor Located in Empire Gardens area this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is perfect for anyone. kitchen. Private back brick patio with beautiful landscaping. The EMPLOYMENT second home features 2 bdrms, 2 ba, 1200+/-sf open floor plan, Minimum 5 years of heat, on demand water, three sets of French doors, that open to the With approx.5,225 sq ft lot you must see! $355,000 deck so you can enjoy your own meadow and forrest views from any spacious master with dual mirrored closets. Home also has red- progressively respon- TRAINING wood porches in front and back, automatic sprinklers and low room. If you are looking for a custom home this is it! $595,000 B-4 sible experience at POSSIBILITIES. maintenance landscaping. $689,000 Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty Kellie Hai-Lee the rank of Sergeant Youth Ages 17-21. 463-2570 Larson Sun or above, and a Cali- Ukiah area call 320 So. State St., Ukiah George Rusake • 479-3984 462-1600 fornia P.O.S.T. Ad- 467-5924 EMPLOYMENT vanced Certificate. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 12:00pm-2:00pm Compensation rate is TRAINING OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm $100,000 annually POSSIBILITIES 660 Leslie Street #45, Ukiah 49 Rancho Grande 288 Burlington Drive, Ukiah with a comprehen- Youth Ages 17-21. Directions: Rancho Del Ray Mobile Home Park Directions: Lake Mendocino Mobile Home Estates Directions: Lake Mendocino Mobile Home Estates sive benefits pack- Ft. Bragg/Willits area age. To apply, please call 456-3778 submit a cover letter, Environmental resume and three Services Manager professional referen- HCSG in Ukiah. ces by June 23, 2006 Please call Paul to: City of Fort Bragg, Olson 360-970-0612 Attention: Human Re- fax res:707-462-1809 source Manager, 416 Hostess: Amy Cline LOCATION, LOCATION! Walk to senior center and other services from this Host: Stuart Zeller Offered By: Joe & Cathy Blake N. Franklin Street, EXECUTIVE 2 bd/1bath home in top notch senior park. This comfortable home has new LAKE MENDOCINO MOBILE HOME ESTATES. Very nice, clean ROOM FOR KIDS! 4bdrms + bonus rm or possible 5th bdrm w/separate carpets, plenty of built-in storage and a separate utility shed with 2bdrm/2ba 1440 sqft mobile. Spacious living room w/fireplace, Kenmoore access, 2ba, kitchen w/3 walls of counters & cabinets, new carpet & paint, Fort Bragg, CA DIRECTOR washer/dryer and freezer. This house is ready and waiting for its new owner appliances, a professionally built wheelchair access & views of the western refinished original wood floors, spotless, ready to show. Come take a look. hills, in Ukiah’s finest park. $129,900. $389,000 95437. For more in- Lake Country Tribal and priced to sell at $49,500! formation, please vis- Health is seeking an 462-5400 462-5400 462-5400 it our website at Executive Director. MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah www.fortbragg.com. Must have a BA de- EOE/AA/Drug Free gree, MA degree pre- Workplace. ferred. Experience in OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 12:30pm-1:30pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm business administra- CNA’s F/T, P/T, 312 Snuffin Road 321 Sanel Drive 1149 N. Oak Street, Ukiah tion, social science or Directions: Oak Street To Snuffin Street Directions: Hwy 101 to Henry Station Road to Sanel Drive Directions: Low Gap to Oak Street. days & PM’s. other related fields, Great working cond. plus two (2) years re- Apply in person Valley View Skilled cent experience in an Nursing Center, American Indian/ 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah Alaska Native pro- gram. Knowledge of Cold Creek Compost non-profit laws, expe- has position open for rience in personnel Offered By: Joan Dooley a loader operator. Offered By: John Bogner supervision and writ- Reduced!! Quiet seclusion can be yours on this beautiful 2 acre property. We offer pd. vaca- Built around 1905, this 3 bd, 2 ba home has lots of charm and is walking Bring your horse and the kids! This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home ing and verbal com- distance to Todd Grove Park and downtown. There are vaulted ceilings in has an enormous great room with outstanding views both from inside or tion, heath & retire- the master suite, a woodstove in the family room, and a breakfast nook in as you step out to the deck that wraps 3 sides of the house. Beautifully Host: Howard Egan munication skills. the kitchen. The living room has a beautiful brick fireplace. A balcony and refurbished interior! Tile and hardwood floors, extraordinary trim work. Move right in to this Very clean 3 bed 1 bath home with Central heat/air, fireplace w/ insert, ment. F/T year round. deck look into the private backyard with mature landscaping. Offered at Possible granny unit in separate structure. Must see to appreciate! wood floors and dual pane windows. $ 374,900 O-2 Preference given to $495,000. Pay DOE. 485-5966 $699,000 qualified Native Americans in accord- 463-2570 Selzer Realty • 467-3620 Selzer Realty • 467-3659 320 So. State St., Ukiah ance with Indian pref- erence act (title 2 U.S. code 472 & 473) OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 2:00pm-4:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm Come Join Send resume to 4411 First Ave. 511 Baywood Court, Ukiah 261 Uva Place, Redwood Valley 707-263-0329) Attn: Direction: North State to Pomo Ln. to First Ave. Directions: S. Dora to Wabash to Baywood Directions: Lake Mendocino Mobile Home Estates Our Team Raymond Brown Sr./Tina Ramos Now accepting applications for Exp. lumber truck Video Techs driver. Class A Req. Casino Exp. Apply at 1117 Cage Cashiers Commerce Dr. Ukiah Cooks Host: Andy Wiese Host & Hostesses EXPERIENCED Immaculate home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac! 2600+/- sqft, 4 lrg Coyote Valley bdrms/2ba, expansive living rm, dining rm provides formal area for tradi- Offered By: Joe & Cathy Blake MAINTENANCE tional furnishings, family rm w/built-ins for hobbies/games, brick fireplace, QUALITY FAMILY HOME. 80’ x 150’ lot, cul-de-sac of custom built homes Shodakai Casino P/T ON CALL lrg kitchen tile counters, appliances stay, indoor laundry room, new car- near Broiler Steak House & Deep Valley Christian School. 1-story, Immaculate 3 bd., 2 1/2 ba. home in excellent neighborhood. 2 peting, central heat/air, lifetime metal roof, landscaped front/rear 3bed/2ba home, formal living rm, formal dining, family rm w/stone-hearth 7751 N. State St. Apply in person w/automatic sprinklers, oversized 2-car garage w/workroom, R.V parking fireplace, semi-private deck off master bed. P&F sec.I clearance, & more. car garage, living room, family & dining room, large redwood and more! $659,000. Bring all offers! $494,500. Redwood Valley 1343 S. Dora St. deck on large lot w/RV parking & above ground pool. $579,000 M-F 9-5 EOE 462-5400 462-5400 707-467-4728 FIREFIGHTER/ Owner • 485-5907 MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. PARAMEDIC: 444 N. State Street, Ukiah COOK PT $3,657-$4,445 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7th, 1:30pm-3:00pm Apply in person monthly, plus 1343 S. Dora St. $300/month Para- 514 Kennwood Drive, Ukiah 1151 Road M, Redwood Valley 1338 Helen Ave Directions: S. Dora to Wabash to Baywood Directions: West Road to Road M Directions: West Observatory, South on Helen. DELIVERY DRIVER medic Cert. pay. Class A or B license Complete job de- Must be over 21. scription/application 40hrs + OT w/bene- available at fits. 455 Kunzler Ranch Rd. Ukiah City of Ukiah, 300 Seminary Ave. Exp Biologist- Ukiah, CA 95482 or Forest Tech Pos Host: Jason Van Housen www.cityofukiah.com Can’t beat this Price: On this 3 bedroom, 1 bath Westside Beauty. Located Avail for seasonal Hostess: Karena Jolley on a corner lot with end of road privacy this home features hardwood Deadline: 5 pm, RIVERWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION. 4bedrooms and 3 full baths, floors, new kitchen granite counters, oak cabinets and new dishwasher. work at NCRM Cal- central heat/air, upgrades throughout, fireplace in living room/formal din- Has separate dining area with built in cabinets and window seat. Central ing room & master suite. Shows such pride of ownership. Come take a Hostess: Pauline Cappel pella. Must have reli- 05/17/06 EOE Horse property - 3 bd., 2 bath, home. 7 stalls horse barn & tack room. air and heat, mud room and separate laundry room. New comp roof as look. Only $642,000. well. All this for Only $ 420,000 able field transporta- Year round roping arena. Bring fussiest buyers. Listed at $749,000 tion. Fax Resume to 462-5400 Les Ryan Realty • 468-0423 462-5005 485-8962 or Email to MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah 495 E. Perkins • Ukiah 114 South School Street-Ukiah, CA [email protected] THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 -B-7

HELP HELP 120 WANTED 120 WANTED Family Assistance HANDYPERSON CRB Representative I- Apply in person Lake County Realty, Ukiah Baechtel Creek Inn. CRS (Eligibility Worker I) 101 Gregory Ln. 1675 S. Main St., Lakeport Willits Mendocino Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated County Head Start Teacher Salary $12-$13 per hr. Department of Please apply or send L AKE C OUNTY R EALTY Linda Lindeblad Broker/ Owner [email protected] Social Services. Resume to: Salary $1076- welovelakecounty.com Pinoleville Native 262-5700 ext 117 LINDA LINDEBLAD $1308/Bi-Weekly American Head Start Challenging 500 Pinoleville Dr. positions available Ukiah, Ca. 95482 Mint Condition determining 707-468-3835 eligibility for public RANCHETTE assistance benefits. HOUSEKEEPER with lovely 2000+/- sqft like new home with Clerical exp. 2 yrs. Part time a shiny new kitchen, huge family room cozy or 60 college Potter Vly. living room and 3 large bdrm/2 baths. credits required. 743-1721 Horses will feel right at home in this well For info call 707- maintained barn with stalls, hay storage and IMMEDIATE 467-5866 or go to tack room. There’s also a riding arena, and

OPENING welovelakecounty.com www.mss.ca.gov to corral, garden area backyard patio and a P/T Receptionist/ privacy deck off the master suite. Hurry this ”Career Opportunities” Clerk Duties incl. Closes 5/12/16 won’t last at only $459,900 mls96838 phones, mail, filing, typing,errands. Family Advocate Computer skills a for E Center’s plus. Must have own 2+/- ACRE WALNUT Migrant Head Start transp.,Dr. lic., auto Prgrm in Cloverdale y.com ins, references. t RANCH WITH THE 40hr/wk; seasonal Send appl. to $459,900 position; benefits; PO Box 1389 VINTAGE $13.47/hr w/poten- Ukiah, Ca. 95482 tial up to $16.41/hr. or bring to FARMHOUSE Must have AA in 455 E. Gobbi St., Social Services & 1 This home is complete with a “rocking chair front Ukiah porch.” 3 bdrms/l bath, country kitchen, detached yr. exp or training in Jack Cox & Associates social services or ecoun garage/shop. All this and it borders a seasonal creek!

comb. of educ. & Asst k $329,900 mls96800

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95995 530-668- Apply by 05/17/06 we 4783 deadline: 5 to: HR Dept, 579 2.55+/- ACRES near new Westside park is zoned for 13.5+/- ACRE ALL SET UP FOR LIVESTOCK with a HERE IS A 2,000+/- SQFT DREAM HOME with pm 5/12/06 EOE Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, multifamily. All level with water and sewer at the street. huge fenced and x-fenced pastures, barn with stalls and huge great room large and lovely kitchen, family room, CA 95482, (707) A seasonal creek runs through the property. Only tackroom. The home is stucco exterior with pine interior, tile master suite with walkin closets, garden tub and separate FARM EQUIP 463-4261, w/TDD $325,000 mls96663 kitchen and all new floor coverings. After a long day of trail shower. All this on level and fenced 1.25+/- acre with MECHANIC FT Time (800) 735-2929. riding, take a dip in your very own pool! $549,900. mls95463 separate garage/shop. Only $384,900 mls94754 Start immed, exp with www.co.mendocino. tractors, spray rigs, ca.us/hr EOE pumps, misc eq. Only Knowledge of or- Kendall-Jackson chards & vineyards Wine Estates helpful. Must be self Harvest Field motivated & able to Supervisor work independently. Seasonal position Class A useful. Sal- working directly with ary based on exp. our Grower Rela- ACO PO Box 946 tions Reps. Territory Kelseyville, CA includes Lake and FROM A SOW’S EAR TO SILK PURSE! Lovely LAKEFRONT HOME priced to SELL NOW for 95451 707-279-4204 Mendocino Coun- ADORABLE COTTAGE ON A LARGE FENCED 2bdrm plus den and 2 baths all on a large fenced lot with $349,900 mls93173 LOT close to shopping, hospital and water park. 2 bdrms/ ties. Responsibilities FIELD MECHANIC small lake views. Walk one block to the lake and schools. 1 bath with new paint, floor coverings and roof. $150,000 include monitoring Call now,only $ 315,000 mls96381 mls96007 Exp. diesel, aerial & of vineyards, assist- const. equip mech. ing with the coordi- RENTAL YARD nation of harvest PERSON, RENTAL and supervising 2-3 $ COORDINATOR, grape samplers. Po- EXP. CLASS A sition is 5-6 days a EQUIP.TRANS- week, starting in PORT DRIVER June, continuing Individs. req’d to through Harvest. maintain positive Must be willing and attitude & exceptional able to work a flexi- STOP THE FORECLOSURE! This home is on a large customer service at ble schedule. Offers LAKEFRONT BOAT DOCK HOME IN 1.5+/- ACRES OF PRIVACY AND CALENDAR lot in desirable area of Nice. Needs lots and lots of work DESIRABLE PIER 1900. Fabulous triplewide home VIEWS! Squeaky clean and ready for you in this 2 bdrm/ all times. Please an excellent oppor- contact: Mark Nichols .All offers are subject to lender approval of short sale. with lake & mt. Konocti views. This home is move-in plus den and 1 1/2 baths. 2 car attached garage, gazebo w/ tunity to those seek- $175,000 mls96335 perfect! $549,900. ALSO AVAILABLE, LAKEFRONT hot tub. Just $279,900 mls96334 Rental Solutions ing a career in Viti- 707-953-6971 LOT w/1 car garage and boat , $259,900. OR culture. Vehicle pro- TOGETHER, $798,000 mls96372 Graveyard shift vided. Please sub- WORKING with kids, mit resumes to $549,900. Ex $279,900perienced, Full-Time BLHR via fax at 262-5700$259,900. ext. 117 small homelike envi- 1675 S. Main St. Lakeport $798,000 PROFESSIONALS! ronment, good pay & (707) 836-2203 benefits. Fax resume or email OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS. to 463-6957 [email protected] WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP BUSINESS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 210 OPPORT. LABORERS Multipurpose PACU/PRE-OP RN POOL MANAGER Principle RECEPTIONIST SALES Supervisor Vocational SCRAPBOOK; for FT Pole clearers. Senior Services Per Diem Mckinleyville Middle for Law Firm. Craft/Fabric Store Resource CHICO (Seasonal Posi- ASSOCIATE Drug screen, clean Program - Ukiah & OR RN tion):$12.00- School (6-8), 208 Computer skills Work in a creative & Specialist l-lll- retail store and work- DMV, union. Call RN Case Manager FT, PT,PD $15.00/hr Responsi- days/yr $73,995- necessary. Salary F/T. Benefits avail. fun environment. Ex- (Ukiah) room. 100% turnkey. Dan. 707-367-1609 position available in Day shift No On-Call, ble for the efficient $83,200. Exc. benefit depending on experi- Apply in person perience helpful-days Work w/adults - Will train. Moving and friendly, team orient- No Wknds. pkg. Apps & info at ence. Please fax THURSTON with flexibility. Excel- intake, case manage- must sell. Serious in- Lawson and effective opera- ed non-profit office, Ukiah Surgery Center the Mckinleyville Un- resume along with a HONDA lent customer service ment, counseling, job qires only to Station/Shotgun in tion of the pro- helping frail elders re- 467-2120 ion School District, copy of current 1400 Hastings Rd. & cash handling placement, support info@scrapbook- Hopland. MOD Pos. grams, manage- main at home. PHN 2275 Central Ave, driver’s license to Ukiah. Ask for skills. Apply in per- services. Any comb kave.com P/T, wkds, evngs. Permanent, part-time ment, and routine or BSN preferred. McKinleyville, CA 707-468-0453. Jeremy Pickens son Beverly Fabrics of edc/exp to perform Call 744-1977 Shelter Manager po- maintenance of the 32hrs/wk, $2848- 95519 707-839-1549. 728 S. State St Ukiah duties. Req. bilingual/ BUSINESS sition for extremely City of Ukiah Munic- SECRET Licensed 3139/mo. exc. ben. Deadline 5/30/06 Receptionist/Assistant bi-literate (English/ RENTALS busy office ( HSIMC ipal Pools. Must high energy, multi- SHOPPERS TECHNICIANS 250 Contractor needed Call 468-9347, 301 4pm Spanish); F/T posi- - Humane Society). possess current tasker, personable Needed to Evaluate Ken Fowler auto cen- 24 sq’ in retail mall. for occasional S. State, Ukiah. EOE tion $13.17/hr to Good computer, peo- Red Cross Water Prog. Coordinator for multi-location Local Bussinesses ter is looking for $1200/mo. includes general repair jobs. $17.02/hr w/bene. NCO Rural ple & animal skills a Safety Instructor, for prog. at Ukiah Se- real estate office. Flex hrs, E-Mail experienced all util. 707-272-6100 $35/hr Call 485-5759 Job des/app avail Communities Child must. Current rate - Lifeguarding, First nior Ctr. for seniors Computer, multi-line Req’d 800-585-9024 GM/Subaru techs to 1244 S. State St. MPIC, 631 So. LIKE Care Program $10.50/hour. Dead- Aid (Title 22), CPR w/dev. disabilities. telephones and front ext 6520 join our service team. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, CHILDREN? Director - Ukiah line 5/10/06. Fax for Professional Assist/plan activities. office experience a SERVICE Apply at www. Banquet Hall & CA 707-467-5900; This might be Program Director resume 462-0665. Rescuer Certs. and HS dplma., creativity, plus. Must have own fowlerautocenter.com Kitchen Ukiah Senior COORDINATOR TDD 1-800-735- BA pref; 5 yrs. exp. POLICE OFFICER Valid CA Driver Lic. good people skills transportation. 1265 Airport Park Blvd. Center 499 Leslie St. the job for you. (Case Mgr) 2929; EOE, Manage/admin. (Entry Level & req. Application & exp. w/disabled. Please mail resumes Ukiah 468-0101 462-4343 CHILDCARE F/T position in beauti- Deadline: 5/19/06 ECE/Child care/hu- Lateral): $3,545- available at the City MTWF: 8:30-3:30 to Personal P.O. Box Telephone Operators. WORKERS, ful Ukiah, CA in Chil- COMMERCIAL man serv. prog. $4,989/mo., +bene- of Ukiah Recreation $12.34-$12.96/hr. + 118, Ukiah Ca 95482 Must be computer ALL SHIFTS. dren’s Unit. Bilingual- SERVICES LEASE UKIAH Understand budget- fits Bilingual Dept., 411 W Clay benes. resume, cover F/T 4 day week. RECREATION Spanish speaker. Re- literate, telephone OFFERED 2030 Industry Rd. ing for non-profit, St., Ukiah, CA ltr. to 301 S. State St. 200 Starting salary (Engl/Span pref’d) COORDINATOR III quires M/A, BA or RN answering exp. AM/& 1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx. starts at $4378- 95482 or www.cityo- Ukiah 463-8725 EOE Busy Bees $9.40 per hour. Application/job de- City of Healdsburg. lic. + relevant pd. late afternoon shifts w/400 sf office $4597/mo. FT, Bene fukiah.com OPEN Housecleaning On call $9 per hour. scription available at Ranch Manager Salary range: $3,558- exp. in human serv- avail. May drug test & 2. 5000 Sq. Ft. Aprx. incl Health, Dental, UNTIL FILLED EOE services inside & out. Qualifications: City of Ukiah, 300 Caretaker $4,336 per month. ices + knowledge of background check. 720 sq ft clean room Vision, STD-LTD, 272-0441 Pass medical and Seminary Ave, Large ranch in Full-time position with dev. disability issues. Apply in person at w/1500 sf office. EAP, 403(b), pd drug exam, TB test, Ukiah, CA 95482; Northern Mendocino excellent benefit Salary range $2674 516 S. School St. Ste Landscaping, Dump Melanie 707-485-1328 holidays, vacation criminal back- www.cityofukiah,com. County has a live- package. Under gen- to $3762/mo. + exc. Runs Monthly Maint & sick leave. A 11am thru 4pm. ground check and Continuous Hiring- on-site, full time po- eral supervision bene. Closes 5-10-06 & Tree Trimming GARDEN For appl. & job TRUE TO LIFE Good rates 468-9159 have valid Cal. Open Until Filled. sition. Duties include plans, organizes and Send resume & OFFICE PARK Drivers license. descrip; contact NCO CHILDREN’S EOE. Information on Primary Grade security, mainte- directs year-round Maintenance, me- Spaces from 445sqft 800-606-5550x302 or letter of interest to SERVICES GREAT NEW Teacher 05-06 nance. of roads, sports leagues for chanical and or con- To 726sqft. & up MEDICAL, DENTAL, www.ncoinc.org Voluntary info’l, pre- H.R., RCRC, 1116 seeks 2 additional school yr, FT, temp fence, range, and youth and adults, and struction position. SPRING RENT VISION PKG. Closes 5 pm 5/15 paratory workshop Airport Park Blvd., homes for Shelter position w/bene. equipment, a small recreation programs Will consider housing matching 403B (Postmarks not can be downloaded Ukiah, CA 95482, Care program SPECIAL $35,374-$44,337/yr. cow/calf operation for children, teen- as partial salary. TSA Plan, paid holi- accepted) EOE www.cityofukiah.com e-mail: hr@redwood- Applicants need to .90/sq.ft. 1st yr. Valid CA cred req’d. and other associated agers, and adults; co- 462-7193 / 467-9781 days & vacation, NCO FGP-Ukiah coastrc.org. or fax: have at least 1 spare Apply Sara I., Ander- task. Fax: experi- ordinates, directs and paid training’s, on Program Coordinator 707-462-4280 bdrm to house a child FINANCIAL DOWNTOWN son Vly District Of- ence & contact info plans a variety of rec- for up to 30 days. duty meals. for NCO Foster “EOE-M/F” 205 SERVICES 2nd FLOOR fice, Box 457, Boon- to 707-829-3615 reational and facility Guaranteed monthly FREE Co-op Day Grandparent Pro- BANKRUPTCY DANCE STUDIO ville, CA 95415 use functions; assists SHORT TERM allotment. Generous Care Provided gram, exp w/seniors, READERS WANTED is it for me? 3500 sq. ft. PRINCIPAL organizations with THERAPUTIC increase upon place- Apply: Recruit, train and Local 4 month proj- FREE McKinleyville Middle planning and pro- HOME FOR ment. Income tax-ex- TRINITY YOUTH place volunteers, Ukiah Unified ect. May work from consultation by phone! LEE KRAEMER School (6-8), 208 gram development; CHILDREN SEEKS empt. Exp. with chil- SERVICES knowledge of com- School District home. Contract ba- Atty Ed Dechant days /yr $73,995- directs scheduling of MATURE RESPON- dren req. Parents will Real Estate Broker 915 W. Church St. puters, clerical exp, is seeking applicants sis, potential earn receive training, + So- 800-823-0600 $83,200. Exc. benefit athletic fields, school SIBLE & PROFES- 468-8951 must have trans, val- to Assist teachers, $10 hr w/ possible cial Worker, in-home or on line@ pkg. Apps & info at grounds, parks and BUSINESS id DL, & ins. bonus. Contact Dr. SIONAL INDIVIDU- support & respite. Office Spaces wwwtrinitycfs.org serve food, perform the McKinleyville Un- community facilities. OPPORT. 19hrs/wk, $10.52/hr. Wirth 462-3300 or AL FOR POSITION Need 1 or 2-parent 210 776 S. State St. clerical work, clean ion School District, request application: ABSOLUTE Maintenance Must submit NCO docwirth@sbcglo- IN UKIAH homes, with 1 parent 340 sf. $375/mo. bldgs., monitor cam- 2275 Central Ave, City of Healdsburg GOLDMINE! Associate app:(800)606-5550 bal.net 6 wks pd vacation home full time. Home 390 sf $425/mo. puses, drive a bus, McKinleyville, Ca Personnel Office, with no more than 1 90 Vending Machines Busy Prop. Mgt. firm or www.ncoinc.org Real Estate 401 K. Day & Eve Inc. util, janitor, cent. etc; substitute and/or 95519 707-839-1549. 401 Grove Street, biological child con- Excellent Locations! seeks motivated, Closes 5/8 @ 5 PM Licensed or not. avail. Prior work in ht/air, off st. parking. Deadline 5/30/06 Healdsburg, CA sidered. All for $10,995 dependable, individ- (postmark not perm. Qual., sites & We’re hiring now! Human services 468-5426 4pm. 95448, Retirees invited to accepted). EOE hrs. vary. Salaries Offices in your area. Pref. Small homelike 800-229-9261 ual w/basic con- (707) 431-3322. apply. Contact TLC APARTMENTS range from $8.84- Will pay for your environment, good struction exp. for NEW EXCITING Support develop- Apply by 5/19/06. 707-463-1100 300 UNFURNISHED F/T position. Must $11.85/hr. license & training. pay & benefits. Fax POSITION WORK- mentally disabled EOE/AA/ADA Lic#236800809 Looking for the best $550/mo studio New have reliable vehicle 800-400-5391 ex. 958 resume to 463-6957. ING WITH KIDS Info & app: Personnel in their own home. coverage of the local arts bth. rm Apt 104. & valid DL. Benefit Redwood Tree TASTING ROOM 6 wks pd vacation Commission, 1056 N. PT, FT & wkends. PU TOW TRUCK Window Covering & entertainment scene? $750/mo 2 bdrm 1 pkg avail. Apply at Pickup & deliver cars P/T SALES The Ukiah 401 K. Day & Eve Bush St., Ukiah, CA application at DRIVER NEEDED. Installer On call. bth Apt 102. 3251 N. Selzer Realty 300 locally. Customer Wine knowledge a avail. Small homelike 95482, 707-463- Mountain View Exp. nec. 462-5667 Good Pay. Exp a DAILY JOURNAL State St. Ukiah. 707- E. Gobbi St., Ukiah 1000 Sanford Ranch service skills a must. plus. Fax resume to: environment, good 5205. E.O.E. ask for Gary must. 462-0551 M-F 480-8600 / 838-0604 pay & benefits. Fax Rd. Ukiah. 468-9331. 462-4472 744-1348 MAINTENANCE resume to 463-6957. WORKER (Temporary/Seasonal): NOW City of Healdsburg. ACCEPTING Salary: $12.00 per APPLICATIONS hour. This is tempo- rary seasonal posi- Cypress Ridge tion limited to 960 Apartments hours July through 520 Cypress St. November. Performs Ft. Bragg, CA 95437 a variety of duties as- sociated with storm HUD subsidized drain, storm channel senior housing to and creek mainte- income qualified nance and assists applicants. with the maintenance and repair sewer Must be 62+ or mains, water services mobility impaired. street repairs. Re- quires education equivalent to gradua- tion from high school and six months of ex- perience performing heavy manual labor. Apply by 5/22/06. Re- Please call quest application: 707-964-7715 City of Healdsburg Personnel Office, 401 Grove Street, Now Hiring- BRAGG Healdsburg, CA ABOUT IT SALON, 95448 Fort Bragg. Stations (707) 431-3322. Available. $400/mo EOE/AA/ADA. first 6mos. $500/mo after. Towels & back Massage Therapist: bar included. Full Time or Part (707)962-9056 Time. Rental or Hour- (916)444-1320 ly/Commission 448- 0550 Vacaville CA NURSERY WORK- ERS NEEDED P/T MEDICAL F/T. Apply in person OFFICE Blue Sky Nursery RECEPTIONIST 735 Dusty Road Computer literate; Rdwd Vly Apply 9am- bilingual English- 3pm, 7 days/wk Spanish. Will train. Resume to 242-B Nurses SNF & ACUTE Hospital Drive, Ukiah RN’s LPNs CNA’s or fax 463-2557 Days/Pms/Nocs 8 hrs or 12 hr Shifts Medical Per-Diem or TRAVEL Records Tech. Positions County of Lake Call David @ $1,688-$2,051/mo. 916-275-0165 Plus ben. incl. fully NURSING paid retirement plan INSTRUCTOR See full descr. FT, tenure-track, www.co.lake.ca.us info and application Personnel Dept., materials available 255 N. Forbes St. www.mendocino.edu Lakeport, CA 95453 or call 468-3062 707/263-2213 Mendocino College Closes 5/18/06 EOE Office/Marketing MEDICAL Coordinator RECORDS: F/T in a Boutique Hopland 99 bed SNF in San winery seeks P/T Rafael. Excellent staffer for office oper- benefits. Call ations, HR, mktg, and Evalynne/Don 415- misc, secretarial/re- 479-5161 or fax re- ception duties. 4 yrs sume at 415-491- office exp. req. 2-4 yr 0512 degree pref. Strong MOTOSPORTS OF computer (MSoffice), UKIAH math, oral & written F/T mech. and sales- comm. skills req. person, knwldge a + Exc. working env., See David or Ben for flex sched. email app. Also looking for resumes with salary P/T housekeeping. history to: See Gloria for app. [email protected] 1850 N. State St. or fax 707-744-1472. Ukiah Outdoor odd jobs. Now Hiring servers, student OK Wknds bussers, & kitchen, $8-15/hr. 462-4491 cooks & bartenders. Please apply @ Crushed Grape 13500 Hwy 101 Hopland THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 -B-9

APARTMENTS APARTMENTS 300 UNFURNISHED 300 UNFURNISHED 1bd studio. 3 levels Studio, $625/mo. + Featured Property incl. wine celler, fen dep. All utils pd. yds. all new appli. 1 bdrm. cabin. W/D. $1000/mo. + $725/mo. + dep. No 10090 Main Street, Potter Valley • $819,000 dep. 489-0201 sect. 8/N/P.All utils. 1bd. central loc. pd. 462-8700 DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! Close to trans. No Town house 2 bdrm sec. 8 N/P. $625/mo 1 1/2 bth, Dish Wash- + dep. 472-0322 er Sm yd. H20 & gbg 2 bd 1 1/2 bth T. H. pd. cov. pking N/P Stove, frig, D/W pool, $760/mo. 463-3721 cov parking $780/mo. + sec.dep.N/S N/P 468-5426 2 BEDROOM APT. $785 per month. $1000 sec. dep. UKIAH Great westside 140 Zinfandel location. No pets. No 1bd 1 ba. $640. Sec. 8. Jack Cox & Associates. 462-6060 CENTURY 21 2bd. 1 ba $800 Les Ryan Realty 2 bd. TH $825 Property Management No Section 8. 468-0463 LEE KRAEMER PROPERTY MGMT POTTER VALLEY PARADISE. Two homes plus attached unit above garage on 1.5 Acres Only 20 Minutes From Downtown 463-2134 320 DUPLEXES Ukiah! Stunning 3,300 square foot 2 bdrm/2 bath home with a large 1 bdrm/1 bath charming unit above 2-car garage, plus a 2br, gar. Fen.yd. Qui- 2 bd. 351 Creekside, separate 1,021 square foot 2 bdrm/1 bath house with laundry room and carport. Main house features large kitchen perfect for et cntry setting. Free Willits. Lndry rm. No wtr/gar. 1741 Talmage pets. Sml. bk yd. Ga- entertaining, both formal and informal dining rooms, large master suite, den, custom cabinetry throughout, Rd. $725. 433-4040 rage. $800. 485-0841 large craft room, and immacculate workshop. Relax and enjoy whimsical outdoor living amongst this 2br. modern, walk to twn. Lndry, free 2BD.1.5 BA. impressive and breathtaking landscaping which boasts 2 beautiful koi ponds, gazebo, large outdoor barbeque, wtr/gar. 232 Mason . townhouse. Nice. bocci ball court, a secret garden, mini “Camp Little Bear” with an adorable Lincoln Log Cabin, and much, much $875. In Ukiah. N/S. $775 433-4040 more! This is a definite MUST SEE to appreciate! Call for private showing. 625 N. STATE ST. Avail. now. 744-1905 PARK PLACE Upper Lg. 2BD. 1 bd. $725-$775 Xclean. Quiet. Presented By: VALERIE LASSETER 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. 165 Oak Manor Ct. Pool/garg. 462-5009 No S/P/Sec. 8. $750+Dep. 462-2234 ALDERWOOD APTS 707-462-5005 or 707-272-0081 1450 S.State St. NEW OWNERS HOMES Refurbished 2 bd. 330 FOR RENT $800 mo. 463-2325 1bd. house W.side. Clean 2bdrm., nice 6 mo. old. $800/mo. Westside neighbor- +$800/dep. 462-6506 hood. Good credit, ext. 105. Avl. 6/1 N/S, no pets, Sec. 8 O.K. 462-3563 3bd 2ba House Oak Manor area ❤HEART of UKIAH ❤ $1300/mo Pick up LUXURY TOWNHOME appl at Paoli 2bd2ba Avl. now Mortgage & Reality 3bd.2ba. Avl. 6/1 950 Waugh Ln Small pet OK. 463-2973 3bd/1ba Fam Rm Large 3bd/1ba Sprinklers in front & Townhouse 2265 S. back, single gar. Dora $700/mo $1100/mo $1100 dep +$150 util 463-8337 Avail 5/15 485-9153 MOVE-IN 5bd/3ba Gorgeous SPECIAL!!! Hse Blt in ‘05 2 car Sierra Sunset offers gar. Immac + many 2 bd. apts. w/pool & upgrades. $1675/mo laundry facilities, N/S Tiny pet poss carports & more! Wlts Avail approx 6/1 Selzer Realty Gateway 459-5363 468-0411 Beautiful Victorian Spacious 2bdrm. 1 w/side Ukiah. Newly ba incl. ht, AC, wat, & remod. 4bdrm. 3ba. garb.w/balcony, pa- Cent. ht. 2500sq ft. tio & pool, $875/mo. $2200mo. + dep No pets. 462-8600 489-0201

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Anyone that would like to sponsor a frail elder, or donate and under. For more information, call Ada at 961-1746, or go to much needed flowers or vases or filler material for the event, or www.soroptimistfortbraggca.org. Proceeds stay in the commu- COMMUNITY BRIEFS help deliver flowers (a very rewarding experience.), contact nity helping local people through Project Sanctuary, scholar- 468-5882 or (800) 997-3675. Ombudsman is located at Ukiah ships and awards. Senior Center, 499 Leslie St. Ukiah. Mendocino County Special Education Memorial Day Parade coordinator Community Advisory Committee Diversity Dinner and MLK Citizenship seeks public participation to hold meeting on Wednesday, May 17 Award Event to be held Sunday, May 21 This year on Memorial Day, May 29, there will be a The Mendocino County Special Education Community The 9th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. "Citizenship Award" Memorial Day Parade. The parade coordinator, Myrna Hurst, is Advisory Committee (CAC) will be meeting in Ukiah on presentation and the 4th annual Mendocino County Multi- looking for local participation among citizens, businesses and Wednesday, May 17, at the Mendocino Office of Education, Cultural Diversity Dinner event will be held on Sunday, May 21 organizations. Hurst is looking for a wide variety of talent and East Room, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Carol Kuhling Barrett, at 6:30 p.m. at Todd Grove Clubhouse, 599 Park Blvd. in Ukiah. representation, from horse mounted flag carriers to Boy and Program Manager, Transition Partnership/ Work ability The MLK citizenship award is presented each year to an Girl Scout marchers, and musical entertainment -- be it march- Programs, will give an overview of Student Led IEPs and the individual in Mendocino County who is working toward the ing band or wandering kazoo player. process of planning for the transition from high school to col- struggle for peace, justice and equality for all persons in Setup for the parade will be at 10 a.m., and parade will begin lege, the work force or vocational school. Mendocino County. Preference is given to the unsung hero. in downtown Ukiah at 10:30 a.m. ending up at the Russian The role of the committee is to contribute to the development The multi-cultural diversity dinner event is in support and River Cemetery with a Memorial Day service. To be involved of the Local Plan for Special Education, support parents recognition of Mendocino County May's Diversity Month. in this patriotic event, contact Hurst at 468-0146 for more infor- through education and connecting with community resources; Celebrating diversity through the culinary arts in one method mation or an application. and to promote positive working relationships between parents among many that provides an opportunity to experience, appre- and school districts. CAC members are volunteers who are par- ciate and support diversity. ents and other interested community members. Some members Event tickets ($10 donation) are available at the door on the Memorial Day Observance to be held are appointed by the superintendents of their school districts to day of the event. at Ukiah Cemetery on May 29 serve in a leadership and advocacy role. For further informa- The MLK citizenship award project and the multi-cultural tion contact the SELPA office at (800) 675-7710 (Inland) or diversity dinner event are two of the many activities provided to Continuing an annual tradition, there will be a special 964-9000 (Coast). the public by Mendocino County Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Day observance at the Ukiah Cemetery (940 Low Organization (McMLK) and friends. McMLK's mission is to Gap Road) on Monday, May 29, 2006, beginning at noon and move beyond tolerance. McMLK‚ goal is to enhance the innate sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1900. Ukiah Chamber to host 1950s Sock Hop spirit of human kindness through events and projects. Placing flags for the Avenue of Flags at Ukiah Cemetery will The Ukiah Area Chamber of Commerce will host a 1950s commence at 5:30 a.m. on May 29 and volunteers would be Sock Hop mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday May 18 at the Memorial Day Weekend Quilt Show appreciated. The Avenue of Flags — comprised of flags donat- Fairfield Inn, 1140 Airport Park Blvd. ed by families of veterans who have passed on — will be on dis- The music and dance event will be held partly in the hotel to take place May 26 through 28 play until 3 p.m., when volunteers will take the flags down and lobby and partly in the hotel parking lot, where the Early Iron The Ocean Wave Quilters and Soroptimist International of store them for next year. Club of Ukiah will display classic automobiles, Registration Fort Bragg invite everyone to their 11th Annual Memorial Day A separate Memorial Day observance will be conducted at and drink ticket sales will be handled by NYB Business Bank, Weekend quilt Show. the Potter Valley Cemetery on May 29. Members of various ser- First American Title Company will staff a no-host bar, while It all starts on Friday evening, May 26th at 7:00 at Town Hall vice organizations will take part in the ceremony, which will Food Maxx is donating hot dogs, buns and root beer, with on Main and Laurel, and at the Recreation Center on Laurel at commence at 9 a.m. Burger King bringing the condiments, while the Kiwanis Club Franklin with a "Meet the Quilters" Preview Party including During the Ukiah observance, several service organizations of Ukiah will handle the barbecue, refreshments and foods donated by local wineries and restau- will participate: Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Cold Stone Creamery will provide ice cream, and Charter rants. and possibly Korean War Veterans. Carole Hester, local artist, Academy of the Redwoods will scoop and serve period root There is a beautiful opportunity Quilt to win, demonstra- will sing the National Anthem and Kaleena Quarles, 2006 Miss beer floats, Parducci Winery will supply wine, tions, vendors, challenge quilts and over 100 colorful quilts to Mendocino County, will sing a number just before the VFW rit- Raffle prizes will include socks from Rod s Shoes, CDs from see and enjoy made by full-time and part-time locals. ual. As part of the ceremony, a memorial bell will toll as the Mendo Lake Credit Union, $50 in Konocti Bucks from radio The price is $10 inclusive for three days or $5 for Saturday names of those veterans who have died in the past year are read station KWNE, and $25 gift certificates from McDonald’s, and/or Sunday from 10 to 5 pm. Free admission for children 11 aloud. Co-hosts and contributors include the Ukiah Area Chamber of Commerce, NYB Business Bank, Rod s Shoes, Mendo Lake Credit Union, KWNE, McDonald s, Fairfield Inn, First American Title Company, Charter Academy of the Redwoods, Kiwanis Club of Ukiah, Burger King, Food Maxx, Cold Stone Creamery, Parducci Winery, Yoga Loft, Konocti Harbor Inn and Spa, and the Early Iron Club of Ukiah. She Brought You The Chamber of Commerce said this should be a great mar- keting opportunity for local businesses, For more information call the Chamber at 462-4705. Into This World. Cattlemen’s Association to hold their annual horse auction May 20 On Saturday, May 20 at the Ukiah Livestock Center in Now You Can Bring Her Into Yours. Ukiah, CA (4500 Burke Hill Road), the Mendocino County Cattlemen’s Association and the Mendocino County Farm Bureau will be holding their annual horse auction, This sale is open to the public and people who wish to buy or sell a horse are invited to attend. 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them, the more doubtful you’ll become and you’ll end up doing nothing. SCORPIO (Oct. 24- Nov. 22) -- Let all of your Monday, May 8, 2006 business associates and In the year ahead, your colleagues know you overall view of the world understand the matters could change consider- involved, especially relat- ably because of new expe- ing to the costs of the ser- riences and knowledge vice. Don’t be lured by you’re likely to gain at empty promises. this point in time. What SAGITTARIUS (Nov. you learn will become 23-Dec. 21) -- Timing extremely useful to you. could become extremely TAURUS (April 20- tricky and important in May 20) -- If you try to furthering your personal conduct an important ambitions. Be patient and financial matter too hasti- wait for the right moment ly, costly errors are likely to make your move; set- to be made. Speed limits backs are possible. your vision and causes CAPRICORN (Dec. you to overlook some 22-Jan. 19) -- It will do obvious disadvantages. far more good to be for- GEMINI (May 21- giving than it will to hold June 20) -- You may grudges. Should you encounter a relative or in- choose to do something law who has an old ax to out of spite, you could be grind with someone in the the one who ends up suf- family. Don’t let yourself fering the most. be drawn into the debate - AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- - it will only complicate Feb. 19) -- It will prove matters. wise to avoid a gathering CANCER (June 21- where rivals who strongly July 22) -- Your sensitivi- oppose you are attending. ty could cause you to read Go only where you know far more into some all the people are friendly. remarks made by friends PISCES (Feb. 20- than they ever intended. March 20) -- Someone Don’t be needlessly dis- turbed over a nonexistent you know, only on a slight. social basis, will be LEO (July 23-Aug. resentful if you ask Puzzle 22) -- That generous, him/her for a business easygoing manner of favor. Not only will you yours could make you not get the favor, you answers quite vulnerable to a snow could lose a good rela- job by a selfish individ- tionship. ual. Be sensible and real- ARIES (March 21- on the next istic regarding what is April 19) -- It’s very told to you. unlike you, but, striving VIRGO (Aug. 23- for an extra bonus, you page Sept. 22) -- No matter might be tempted to take how hurried you are to credit for something that accomplish something others had a bigger hand important, don’t make in producing. haste when working on Major changes are the project. Without a ahead for Taurus in the strong foundation, it’s coming year. Send for likely to collapse later. your Astro-Graph predic- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. tions . Mail $2 to Astro- 23) -- Ideas you conceive Graph, c/o this newspa- are likely to be good ones, per, P.O. Box 167, and they will be appreci- Wickliffe, OH 44092- ated on merit. However, 0167. Be sure to state the longer you dwell on your zodiac sign.

Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), com- manship, inspiration is a mere reed shak- Datebook: Sunday, May 7, 2006 poser; Gary Cooper (1901-1961), actor; en in the wind.” -- Johannes Brahms Eva Peron (1919-1952), Argentine first TODAY’S FACT: Isabel Peron, lady/actress; Johnny Unitas (1933- Today is the 127th day of 2006 and II. Argentine president Juan Peron’s third 2002), football player; Tim Russert wife, became the first woman head of the 49th day of spring. In 1999, a NATO aircraft mistakenly (1950-), journalist, is 56. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1915, dur- bombed the Chinese embassy in state in the Western hemisphere in 1974. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1925, Glenn TODAY’S NUMBER: 7 -- number of ing World War I, a German U-boat sunk Yugoslavia, killing three and wounding Wright of the Pittsburgh Pirates became the RMS Lusitania, killing 1,198. 20. the fourth player in history to turn an symphonies composed by Tchaikovsky. In 1945, Germany surrendered uncon- TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Johannes unassisted triple play. TODAY’S MOON: Between first ditionally and withdrew from World War Brahms (1833-1897), composer; Pyotr TODAY’S QUOTE: “Without crafts- quarter (May 5) and full moon (May 13). If I could only stop wining They say that fear of public we do.” thing you see when you walk in the There seems to be another speaking is the most common pho- Why me? I never feel comfort- store. To get to the wine section whole category of wines that cost bia of all. Not the case. If you’ve able in the liquor store. It’s not that you have to walk past rows of “My double what the comedy wines ever seen “Dr. Phil” or “Judge Village I’m ashamed of my drinking. It’s First Schnapps,” “Britney Spears’ cost. They have names that mean Judy,” it’s obvious that the people just that you get a discount by the Tween Tequila” and “Whiskey me something to the owner of the wine who should fear public speaking case. Elmo.” company, but to no one else. the most, don’t. Idiot “Gee, Jim, that’s a lot of vodka I haven’t got a clue what kind “Frog’s Landing” “Copper Key.” Public speaking is way down on you’ve got there. Are you sure two of wine to pick. My copy of this “Cloven Hoof.” It’s like paying my list of common fears -- the fear By Jim Mullen cases is enough?” month’s “Boxed Varietals more for refrigerator poetry. that a day will go by without news “Ahhhh, I’m giving a party.” Monthly” magazine must have got- Then there is celebrity wine. of Tom, Katie and Suri is near the sequently gives me the “I could “And you didn’t invite me?” ten lost in the mail. I’ll have judge Golfer Greg Norman, Director top; the fear that my doctor will have married someone so much “It’s for the children.” by the labels. Here’s one. It’s got a Francis Ford Coppola and the man prescribe diet and exercise for my better” look. “You’re serving vodka to chil- bull on it. What has a bull got to do who played Davy Crockett, actor condition instead of easy-to-swal- Here’s a look at the wine-to-din- dren?” with wine? Here’s one with a Fess Parker, are all said to make low pills and bed rest pops up ner price-ratio. “Oh, no. I meant a fundraiser for woodchuck. Nothing says “quali- fine wines. But do the Fergusons often; the fear that a lower-paid “How much would it cost us to the children.” ty” vino like a woodchuck. know that? Or will Bob look at my immigrant writer will take my job eat dinner in a restaurant tonight?” “For what children. ‘The Hmmm. bottle of Coppola and say, “I hope keeps me up at night. “Forty, 50 bucks.” Children of Alcoholic Parents?’ There’s an entire shelf of wine it’s better than ‘Godfather III.’” But the No. 1 fear on my list is “Then that’s what you’re going Shouldn’t you be serving club with one name funnier than the Jim Mullen is the author of “It having to buy wine to take to a din- to spend on the wine.” soda?” next. Is that the main thing people Takes a Village Idiot: ner party. It makes me crazy. “I’ll go up to 10 bucks. That’s it. The thing that always surprises look for in a wine? Comedy? I Complicating the Simple Life” and “Is $3 a bottle too little? Is $6 a It’s the Fergusons. They don’t me about liquor stores is how passed on bottles of “Creepy Old “Baby’s First Tattoo.” You can bottle too much?” I ask. Sue con- know any more about wine than much of the stuff is made for Wino,” “Kiss My Cask,” and “The reach him at “younger drinkers.” It’s the first Red Stain.” [email protected] YOUR DUCKY COULD WIN $3,000 Enjoy Ukiah Rotary Club’s 1st Annual Rubber Ducky Derby • May 13th @ Low Gap Park For more information call 463-4002 or 468-8646 YOUR MONEY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 – C-3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Pulling the rug out from carpet scams By the Editors of Consumer cities may require stores to Reports apply for a license, file a list Everyday The next time you’re Consumer reports ✔ of inventory and limit the tempted by an oriental-rug duration of the sale.) Cheapskate store announcing in ads and to manage every aspect of the the store was a floor model. A Before you surrender to the banners that “Everything must sale, including setting prices, matching couch that the sales- lure of the liquidation sale, By Mary Hunt go” because “We’ve lost our running ads and bringing in person offered to us at $1,797 check with your local Better lease,” hang on to your wallet salespeople. They may aug- cost $1,419 online. Business Bureau or state con- and your sensibility. ment existing stock with their Still, there were bargains to sumer agency to make sure “Probably 95 to 99 percent own inferior merchandise or be had at the Hitchcock sale, that the company going out of of all oriental-rug liquidations with leftovers from previous which was managed by business is on the up-and-up. are scams,” says James liquidation sales. Planned Furniture Yes, Virginia, you We came across some Promotions, a Connecticut And once you’re inside those Ffrench, director of Beauvais doors that will soon close for- Carpets in New York and a rug shady dealings earlier this liquidator. (In 2001, PFP paid year during a liquidation sale $255,000 to settle claims ever, remember to haggle: The appraiser on TV’s “Antiques salespeople need to sell the can freeze honey Roadshow.” at the Hitchcock Chair brought by the Massachusetts “I often see the same mer- Company, a 180-year-old attorney general charging the inventory. Don’t settle for the Recently, I received a wonderful gift -- three pounds of chandise, supplied by the manufacturer of handcrafted company with creating fake first price. Montana’s Best Pure Honey. That’s a lot of honey! I set out Other tips for smart shop- same importer, with the same furniture in Connecticut. original prices and phony to learn the best way to store it, and in my quest, I learned ping include: sales staff, all around the Signs in store windows pro- markdowns on more than a lot more. country.” claimed “Closing our doors $800,000 in new merchandise Write down model numbers forever” and “Don’t miss illegally trucked in during a and check prices with com- To maintain quality, honey has to be stored properly -- in And it’s not just oriental- a closed container, in a dry location and at room tempera- rug stores that lay down the out.” Inside, merchandise had sale.) One Hitchcock cus- petitors online and in the area. going-out-of-business bunco. tags with fine print saying that tomer negotiated a price on a Include shipping, delivery and ture, about 70 to 75 F. Honey tends to absorb moisture, You should be particularly items were “as is” and might grandfather clock that we setup charges. which can reduce its quality. The higher the temperature at cautious at liquidation sales never have been sold at the couldn’t beat online or at a Ask to see the product war- which honey is stored the more likely it is to be damaged. for electronics, jewelry and original prices shown. local store. ranty to learn whether you’ll During storage, honey gradually becomes a darker color furniture. Those promises of We saw a Viewpoint Also, the goods there were be covered if something goes and changes flavor and composition. Differences will deep discounts could lead to Madison leather chair and the real deal: We checked the wrong. become noticeable after four months. For longer-term stor- ottoman marked down $300 Hitchcock items we saw overpriced and inferior mer- Finally, pay with a credit age, freeze honey. Freezing stops such changes almost com- chandise, no warranty and no from $2,989. After some hag- against the inventory filed card. You’ll have more stand- way to get your money back gling, a salesperson offered it with Connecticut officials and pletely and preserves all the honey’s natural goodness. ing to get a refund than if you Do not store honey in the refrigerator, where tempera- if, say, that new timepiece to us for $1,950 plus a 6 per- found no non-store merchan- pay by cash, check or debit tures can cause it to crystallize quickly. If this happens, turns out to be more cuckoo cent delivery charge. Later, dise. (To keep stores from card. we found the same item online going out of business perpetu- than clock. Visit the Consumer Reports remove the lid and place the jar in warm water until the These days, going out of at CSN Sofas for $1,864 -- ally and from duping buyers crystals dissolve. You can also dissolve the crystals by heat- with free shipping. The online by selling them goods shipped Web site at www.consumerre- business is itself big business. ports.org. ing the honey in the microwave only a few seconds at a Stores hire liquidation experts product was new; the one in in by the liquidator, states and time. Be careful not to burn it. Honey is one of the few foods that is naturally low in pesticide contamination because contaminated bees die Auto insurance: do you have the right coverage? before they reach the hive. Honey is also free of preserva- Is your auto insurance policy ade- insurance. tives and artificial flavors and colors, and it will not mold. quate? You cannot be sure unless you The premium you pay for auto insur- For equal sweetening power, substitute 2/3 to 3/4 cup have examined your coverage recently. Truth about ance is determined by as many as 40 fac- Find your policy’s “declaration page,” tors. Unless you ask the agent: “For what honey for each cup of sugar. and look for the following information: money discounts do I qualify when purchasing The amount of honey that can replace sugar in cookies 1. The most important -- and state- auto insurance,” you are likely to end up varies with the type of cookie: Replace no more than one- required -- part of your policy is your lia- By Ric Edelman paying a great deal more for your cover- third the sugar with honey in crisp cookies like gingersnaps; bility coverage (Part A). This protects age. honey can replace one-half the sugar in brownies, and up to you against lawsuits arising from proper- You can lower the cost of auto insur- two-thirds the sugar in fruit bars. ty damage or bodily injury for which you ance if you: You can replace all the sugar in puddings, custards, pie may be legally responsible. Your liability 3. Uninsured and underinsured • have had no accident or ticket during coverage might be written as a single fillings, baked apples, candied sweet potatoes, sweet-and- motorist coverage (Part C) pays for bodi- the last three years sour vegetables, salad dressings, sauces and glazes. Use amount, which is the maximum your pol- ly injury and property damage when you • insure more than one car with the icy will pay, such as $500,000. Often or your vehicle is in an accident caused same company honey to replace up to half the sugar in cakes; however, coverage is written in split amounts, such by an uninsured motorist or hit-and-run • have a teenage driver who has passed reduce the liquid called for by one-fourth cup for every cup as $100,000/$300,000/$500,000. The driver. This coverage may duplicate your of honey used. first number refers to the maximum cov- a driver education course or is eligible for health insurance and/or your collision a good student discount erage for injuries to one person. The mid- coverage, but uninsured motorist cover- dle figure refers to the maximum cover- • have a child who is in college and Honey Bran Muffins age available for all those injured in the age also can compensate you for “pain away from home most of the year accident, and the third figure is the maxi- and suffering,” which the other coverages • maintain your homeowner policy 3 cups crushed bran cereal mum that will be paid for property dam- do not. with the auto insurer 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4. Collision and Comprehensive (also age to vehicles or structures. Although • equip your car with anti-theft 1 cup raisins each state sets the minimum amount of known as “other than collision”) is Part D devices, air bags or automatic seat belts and compensates you for damage to your • are age 50 or older and don’t drive to 1 cup boiling water liability coverage that you must maintain, 2 eggs, lightly beaten make sure your coverage is significantly car, regardless of fault. Each portion has work more because the minimum coverage in a separate deductible. The higher the • commute less than ten miles to work 2 cups buttermilk most states is far too low. deductible, the lower the cost of your • buy a car with high safety ratings. 1/3 cup honey 2. Medical payment coverage (Part B) coverage, but the more you must pay if Check your car’s rating at www.iihs.org, 2-1/4 cups flour is optional and usually ranges from your car is damaged. the Insurance Institute for Highway 2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda $1,000 to $10,000 per insured who is 5. Some states require you to carry Safety’s Web site. 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired injured in an accident. The insured usual- Personal Injury Protection. This coverage Remember, auto insurance rates for usually includes both medical and dis- ly includes you, your spouse and chil- identical coverage can vary by as much In a large bowl, combine cereal, oil and raisins, and pour dren. Some states also include non-fami- ability coverages. Unless your state as 300 percent to 400 percent in your ly passengers. If you have a good health requires that you include this coverage in state. If you own a car, you must have boiling water over this mixture. Set aside to cool slightly. In insurance policy, you can drop this cov- your policy, avoid this feature -- and its auto insurance. Check to make sure you a smaller bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk and honey. Add to par- erage to lower the cost of your auto poli- cost -- by maintaining separate and more have adequate coverage, at the right tially cooled cereal mixture. In another bowl, mix together cy. comprehensive health and disability price, before it is too late. flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the cereal mixture, stir- ring to moisten. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes (an hour at most). Grease 24 muffin cups, or use paper muf- fin liners, and fill them three-fourths full with batter. Bake Risk-averse reader looks to invest savings muffins in a preheated oven at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes. DEAR BRUCE: I am in the enviable tight budget. Daughter in college Makes: 24 muffins. position of being retired with an index SMART MONEY notwithstanding, you are going to find pension that much more than covers my yourself very much behind the retirement Mary Hunt is the founder and publisher of Debt-Proof monthly expenses. I’m in my early 60s, BY BRUCE WILLIAMS eight ball. Living newsletter and Debt-Proof Living Web site in great health, have long-term-care DEAR BRUCE: I have several ideas (www.debtproofliving.com). You can e-mail tips or ques- insurance, own my home and have no for new products. I’ve contacted two tions to [email protected] or mail to Everyday debt. Whenever I talk to anyone about companies that advertise on television, investments, they ask about my goals. I but it seems they’re trying to get ideas to Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135 Paramount, CA 90723. All cor- never know how to answer. I feel my sav- union? I don’t have a financial planner, steal. It’s tough to get a patent without respondence becomes the property of Debt-Proof Living. ings will just transfer to my kids when I broker or anyone. What is the process of giving away your idea. Many media out- “move on.” My risk tolerance should be investing? I’m really not comfortable lets claim to be looking out for the public, almost infinite, I guess. I have about with online investing. I’m 53 and have but no one investigates these companies $350,000 to invest. Suggestions? -- D.A., only a couple thousand dollars available that promise to get your product patented Doylestown, Pa. PUZZLE ANSWERS until my daughter is finished with school. and on the market. -- D.M., via e-mail DEAR D.A.: No question, your posi- My husband’s account is even worse than DEAR D.M.: I have talked about tion is enviable. As to your goals, I think mine. We need to play catch-up, but have these companies for many years. Very the answer is to have a reasonable very limited money. Any help would be rarely do they accomplish anything other amount of growth, with a moderate but very much appreciated. -- T.S., than extracting money from you. They not substantial risk. The last thing I Kalamazoo, Mich. would be worrying about is where the are, at the very least, enthusiastic about DEAR T.S.: There’s no such thing as what they can do, but their track records money is going when you “move on.” a dumb question, just dumb answers. Why not use it to your advantage right do not support that enthusiasm. I do not You’ve put your finger on the problem believe, however, they’re trying to steal now? For example, there may be some for a great many people. You simply things you have never done but would ideas. As to getting a patent, it’s not a big don’t know even the language of invest- deal. You will have to trust the attorney, like to do -- that long cruise, motoring ing. Knowledge comes from studying, around America, etc. In other words, I though, and when the patent is applied not through osmosis. While you don’t for, the information is essentially public. don’t think it’s a requisite that you hus- have much money to invest at the band your resources beyond reason. In You can’t get a patent in secret. moment, now is the time to invest your Interested in buying or selling a short, your goals ought to be reasonable time. Read financial publications like growth, with a moderate to small amount house? Let Bruce Williams’ “House of risk. This is an obtainable goal. But by Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Smart” be your guide. Price: $14.95, all means, get out and spend some of that etc. You don’t have to digest these things. plus shipping and handling. Call: (800) loot. You’ve earned it. Read one each month, and you will even- 337-2346. DEAR BRUCE: I hope you don’t tually become familiar with the language (Send your questions to: Smart Money, consider this letter too dumb. I always of investing, which is a great start. P.O. Box 503, Elfers, FL 34680. E-mail hear of investing in things like money There’s no reason to have a broker or to: [email protected]. markets and mutual funds. The people financial advisor at this point in your life. Questions of general interest will be who offer this advice apparently know But you must depend on yourself in order answered in future columns. Owing to the how to accomplish it. I don’t know where to expand your knowledge. Then, of volume of mail, personal replies cannot to begin. Do I go to a bank or credit course, you will have to go on a very be provided.)

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