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7 58551 69301 0 FRIDAY Nov. 30, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 48 pages, Volume 149 Number 235 email: [email protected] Food On the Bank WEEKEND OF OLIDAY ALES water drive at A H S $37,200 front... The Daily Journal RV meeting Donations continue to roll in for the Ukiah Daily Journal’s on emergency Holiday Food Bank Fund Drive, and recent donors include: $500, anonymous; to be held $100, Michele Curley; $100, By BEN BROWN Thomas and Janet Martin; The Daily Journal $100, anonymous; $100, The Redwood Valley Water Michael Shapiro; $100, District board voted unani- William and Shirley Hansen; mously Thursday to hold a $50, Sylvia Tendick; $50, public meeting to declare a Rollin and Lorraine Nonne- water emergency in the wake man; $50, Daniel Hibshman; of a regulatory decision that $50, anonymous; $50, Xi Zeta will cut in half its withdrawals Alpha; $40, Virginia Simpson; $30, E and E Koledin; $20, See WATER, Page 14 George and Margaret Rau; $750, Bev Dordahl; $250, Alice M. Zeller; $200, George Supervisors and Svetlana Artemoff; $200, Erin S. Sullivan; $200, anony- to talk water mous; $100, anonymous; $100, anonymous; $100, Terry and conservation Debora McGillivray; $100, By ROB BURGESS John and Jean Slonecker; $100, The Daily Journal Thompson’s Party Rental; The Mendocino County $100, Valley Paving; $100, MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal Board of Supervisors is Raymond and Verna Jacobs; scheduled to sit as the $100, Pinell Construction; Marvin Schenck, curator of the Grace Hudson Museum on Main Street, sits at a dining room exhibit that features a Christmas goose meal as it might have looked in the early 20th century. Mendocino County Water $100, Robert and Joan Agency at around 11:15 a.m. Ranochak; $100, Mendocino Tuesday in the board’s cham- County Real Estate Solutions; By ZACK SAMPSEL A Christmas tree composed of nuts is one bers to discuss, among other $50, Edna Arrington; $50, Mr. The Daily Journal of many craft items for sale at the Ukiah things, water conservation. and Mrs. Robert L. Cake; $50, Garden Club on Clay Street. County CEO Tom Mitchell Elsie B. Walker; $50, Chris or those looking to deck the halls for Christmas, this weekend in said the item, which was dis- Crozier; $50, Louis C. Bates, Calder said it was nice to get time with family. cussed by the board last $50, Janet A. Moore; $50, Ukiah will be the pinnacle of Christmas-related sales with events “The thing is, I think it’s just fun for all of month with no action taken, Alverta M. Baylie; $50, Walter F us to get together,” she said with a smile. at the Redwood Empire would be on the agenda and Shirley Madison; $50, Fred “Margery and Taffy are extremely dedicated regardless of the current Schneiter: $50, Charles and Fairgrounds, the Grace Hudson Museum Sun House, the Humane Society for people.” water crisis. Patricia Snyder; $35, Stephen This team of ladies has been making “Any water agency should and Tara Plocher; $30, Maurice Inland Mendocino County, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and the Ukiah Garden Club wreaths most of their lives, but with orders have a water conservation and Donna Roper; $30, John for 60 wreaths alone the team is working program,” he said. “It’s an and Sandy Teie: $25, Suzanne -- all of which are only a sampling of the sales and events throughout the city all weekend. diligently to fill all the orders. People important thing. Every H. Kimpton; $25, Lillian Atkis- interested in placing an order for wreaths or agency should conserve sion; $20, Tom and Lynne The Christmas sales get started bright and early Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Holy baskets can call Sheryl Mitchum at the water.” Buske; $10, Glen and Mary Humane Society at 485-0123. And for those Concerns about the avail- Donalson; $4,000 anonymous; Trinity Episcopal Church. Inside, the sounds of jingle bells and other Christmas favorites who don’t want to place a preorder, the ability of water have been $500 Credit Bureau of Ukiah, sisters will also be selling their greens at growing since early summer Inc.; $150, anonymous; $100, will fill the air as customers shop for items like cakes, breads, jewelry boxes, paintings Rainbow Ag from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on when the Sonoma County John and Juanona Todd; $100, Saturday, Dec. 8 . Water Agency announced Miles and Libby Gordon; $100, and more. The sale is expected to run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 640 S. Orchard Ave. in One of the largest sales taking place this that, without conservation, Floyd A. Ross Jr.; $100, Saturday is the 35th Annual Holiday Crafts water levels in Lake Ingrams Bros Excavating and Ukiah. Although most of the sales begin Saturday, much of Mendocino could drop as low Grading; $100, Mendocino See HOLIDAY, Page A-13 as 8,000 acre-feet by August. Animal Hospital; $100, James the preparation began earlier. At the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County, located along Uva Drive As of Monday, lake storage G. Armstrong; $50, Mr. and was at 29,982 acre-feet. The Mrs. Jim Menzmer; $50, Pacif- north of Ukiah, a team of four sisters have been working diligently since the day after Thanksgiving to collect maximum capacity is 122,500 ic Internet; $30, John and Laura acre-feet. Reber; $30, Martin and Eliza- supplies and materials for the handmade wreaths, garlands, swags and baskets they sell as a fundraiser for beth Husmann; $30, Elva Wil- See COUNTY, Page A-14 son; $30, Bill and Jo Courtney; the Humane Society. $25, Peter and Laurel Mayland; The wreaths are a product of love and dedication from $25, Carol Cowles - Headlines Taffy Montgomery, Mary McClure, Evelyn Calder and Hair Design; $25, Joan Erik- Margery Clark as the sisters have been converging at the Hwy. 20 sen; $20, J & L Bromley; $20, Humane Society daily in preparation for Christmas. They Terry and Jane Eib. The Fund live in Redwood Valley, Windsor and Cloverdale, and road work Drive total now stands at $37,200. This year’s goal is Bliss the cat lends a helping paw to Taffy $85,000. Montgomery who, together with her three sis- soon done Donations may be sent to: ters, is making wreaths to benefit the Humane UDJ Food Bank Fund Drive, Society of Inland Mendocino County. By BEN BROWN Ukiah Community Center, 888 The Daily Journal N. State St., Ukiah, CA 95482. After more than a year of construction, the project that has consistently closed at least one lane of traffic on Salmon money from feds on the way Highway 20 will soon be complete, according to Got family? The Eureka Times-Standard region also saw a tough year, as fishermen CalTrans representative Phil The state is putting out millions of dollars in weren’t able to keep any fish in the fall. Frisbie Jr. federal relief this week to fishermen and fish- In all, some $60.4 million in aid came down Frisbie said traffic controls ing businesses scarred by the disastrous 2006 from the federal government to be split by fish- salmon season. ermen, fish buyers, processors, tribes and other will be removed within a The season was all but eliminated for North fishing businesses in California and Oregon. week, as construction crews Coast commercial fishermen, and sharply California secured $33 million of that, in what finish up the last of the reduced for Central Coast and Oregon fisher- is only the second fishery disaster every paving. Crews will return to find activities at ukiahdailyjournal.com men, due to a poor run on the Klamath River. declared by the U.S. Department of the site for a few days in Fishing guides and businesses in the Klamath Commerce. See HWY. 20, Page A-14 Great Toys Party Area Superior Clothes children’s shop 463-0628 211 S. State St., Ukiah Locally Owned A-2 – FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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[\ ters Peggy Sander- Dino lived with his wife, ural causes. church. Jewel enjoyed fish- mer and high school in PATRICK JAMES HEALY son of Shelton, Wa. Pam Mary, and two chil- Robert was adopted into ing, and in later Ukiah, graduating with Patrick James Healy, 61, Kauffman of Wind- dren in Marin County until the Laytonville Tribe years she and Martin were the class of 1940. Through of Redwood Valley sor, Colo. and Kay Fagg of 1967, when they and lived there all his well known for her early years passed away peacefully at Wenatchee, Wa., relocated to Tennessee. He remaining life. He was keeping their friends and she enjoyed her summers home on Saturday, brother Tim Healy of continued to well loved by his communi- neighbors supplied on the Sweeney November 10, 2007. Olympia, Wa. and close work in the grocery indus- ty. He is survived with the crappie they Ranch in Potter Valley, Patrick was born family member Elijah try there until he and by his sisters Bonnie Elliott caught at Caney Creek CA, where her grand- January 5, 1946 in Wilhite. Mary retired to northern of Hopland, Judy dock and Elk Creek on parents were pioneer set- Ritzville, WA. He had lived Patrick was buried California in 1983. Arneson of Salem, OR and Tenkiller Lake. They tlers. After high in the area for the past 33 Friday, November 16, Dino worked long hours Phylis Cameron and their bountiful catch school, Caroline attended years. 2007 with an intimate for many years to of Windsor. He also has were even featured secretarial college Patrick attained a BA graveside service at support his family, but in numerous surviving in an advertising flyer for in San Francisco. She then from Washington State Ukiah Cemetery. his free time and nieces and nephews. Elk Creek. became a civilian University. He worked for His friends are invited to during retirement he Friends are invited to Jewel passed peacefully employee for the US Navy Fetzer Vineyards a celebration of his enjoyed gardening, fami- attend a visitation at from this life on purchasing office for 31 years, total 15 years life which will be held on ly meals, and the company The Eversole Mortuary on Tuesday, November 27th, during the war, based in as the Tasting Sunday, December of his pet dogs. Sunday December 2007 in Tahlequah, San Francisco and Room Manager and 16 2, 2007 from 1 to 4pm at Dino was always particular- 2, 2007 beginning at 11:00 OK, after a full life of 97 then also in Honolulu, HI. years as Environmen- St. Mary’s Parish Hall 900 ly proud of his am. Funeral serv- years.. Caroline returned from tal Manager. He initiated S. Oak St. Ukiah, Ca. service with the U.S. Army ices will begin at 2:00 PM Jewel was preceded in Hawaii in the late ‘40s most of the innovative envi- Contributions in his in the Aleutian Is- at The Eversole death by her parents; and became an executive ronmental programs that memory may be made to: land of Alaska during Mortuary. by her husband, Martin; by secretary for Kaiser makes Fetzer a leader in The American Cancer World War II. He will al- Robert’s family would two sisters, Ruth Steel/Industries in San sustainable business prac- Society, Ukiah Volun- ways be remembered for appreciate donations Brumley and Lucille Francisco. She met tices today. He implement- teer Hospice PO Box 763 his great laugh and be made to his memory sent Wiggins; and by two and married Ray Butcher ed and oversaw a pro- Ukiah, Ca. 95482 sense of humor. Both his to The Eversole brothers, Earl L. Nichols in 1955 who pre- gressive recycling program or Phoenix Hospice 1 children and grand- Mortuary, 141 Low Gap and Paul E. Nichols. ceded her in death after a that reduced Madrone St. Willits, Ca. children will remember him Road, Ukiah, CA Left to cherish her mem- very happy 48 waste to landfill by over 95490. for encouraging 95482 ory are her daughter, years of marriage. Caroline 95% while production Arrangements are under them to “fly away” and see Marilyn Prescott and her husband levels more than doubled. the direction of the the world. [\ Crittenden and her hus- made their home in He pushed for Eversole Mortuary 462- Dino is survived by his JEWEL E. PRESCOTT band Pleasant Hill, CA, for 25 clean power purchases 2206. loving and devoted Services celebrating the Jack of Tahlequah; two years where she continued making Fetzer one of wife of over fifty years, life of Jewel Nichols grandchildren, Jack to work as an ex- the only wineries to source Mary Lankford Nicolai; Prescott will be held at Edward (Eddie) Crittenden ecutive secretary with 100% carbon-free his daughter and son-in- 10:00 A.M. on Friday, and Pamela Jane Kaiser and then with power for its wine and bot- law, Marsha and November 30th, 2007, in Crittenden Nipper and hus- Contra Costa County. tling facilities. He Elliot Little of Ukiah, his the Hart Funeral band Truman, all of In 1980 both Caroline was involved in the con- son David Nicolai of Home Chapel. Interment Tahlequah; two great- and her husband re- struction of the admin- Oakland, and his two cher- will follow at the grandsons, Tyler Pre- tired to Sutter Creek, CA, istration building which is ished grandchil- Tahlequah City Cemetery scott Nipper and Kenley where they lived for one of the world’s dren, Keven and Emily under the direction Jay Nipper, both of over 27 years. During first large-scale examples of Little. of Hart Funeral Home. Tahlequah; her younger retirement, Caroline en- Rammed Earth His family would like to Jewel Nichols Prescott brother, Bearl Nich- joyed her friends, her material and built almost thank all of the caring was born on July 22, ols, his wife Rachel and church and was a de- entirely with recy- and devoted staff of Ukiah 1910 to Vincent and Mattie their family in Ukiah, voted gardener. Many cled wood. He worked to Convalescent Hos- (Watts) Nichols in CA; eight nieces and five friends and family ap- have on site power pital for providing Dino Jacksonville, Texas. She nephews from coast preciated the fresh lemons, to supply three-quarters of with a loving and com- was the oldest of six to coast; as well as many apples, peaches the buildings ener- fortable home and enjoying children. Jewel married other friends, family and oranges from her yard. gy needs. [\ his sense of hu- J.A. Martin Prescott in members and loved ones. This summer Car- Among his colleagues he DINO NICOLAI mor. Las Cruces, New Mexico, Employees and oline relocated to was known as Aladino J. Nicolai, age [\ and followed him friends at Cherokee County Sacramento. “Brother Patrick” for his 87, passed away on through his years of service Nursing Center In Caroline’s last days ability to evangelize November 27, 2007 in in the Army dur- will also miss Jewel because she spoke fondly of and inspire people to imple- Ukiah, CA with his ing WWII. Martin was she had be- “her” Potter Valley and ment green busi- family by his side. “Dino” wounded in Germany come one of their family, will rest in peace in ness practices. as he was known to and honorably discharged and many of them the Potter Valley Cemetery. Patrick was an avid all, was born in Lucca, in 1945, decorated were like family to her. Caroline Swee- sports fan, gardener, Italy on March 15, with a Purple Heart and ney Butcher will be laid to reader of good literature 1920, one of six children of two other medals. He [\ rest on Saturday, and devoted to his Alfonso Nicolai and Jewel returned to SARAH CAROLINE December 1, 2007 at 1:00 family. and Armida Paoli. His fam- Arkansas to make their SWEENEY BUTCHER p.m. Caroline re- He had a wonderful ily moved to San home. May 18, 1922 – quested no graveside ser- sense of humor that he Francisco when Dino was Jewel enjoyed gardening, November 18, 2007 vice and the family kept during his illness and an infant, and his canning and mak- Caroline Butcher, 85, requests that in lieu of fought his disease father opened Nicolai’s ing jelly for her family. She passed away Sunday, flowers, a donation be with amazing courage. Market at 728 Post belonged to a November 18, 2007 in made to a local community He was a modest, kind Street in the city. Dino home demonstration club. Sacramento, Califor- church of your and gentle spirit and attended Buena Vista She made beauti- nia, with her family at her choice. Caroline is survived will be missed deeply by his Elementary School and ROBERT HARRY BROWN ful quilts. She and Martin side following a by her stepson wife; Charlotte Galileo High School Robert Harry Brown were members of very brief illness. and his wife, Stephen and Healy of Redwood Valley, before joining the family’s born on September 9, the American Legion for Born Sarah Caroline Kathleen Butcher Ca. son; Aran Hea- business, where he 1936, passed away many years, and Sweeney on May 18, of Cook, Washington, and ly of Santa Cruz, Ca. sis- was a partner for nearly November 27, 2007 at St. Jewel was also a member of 1922 in Ukiah, CA, her two grandsons, twenty-five years. Helena Hospital from nat- the Baptist Caroline attended gram- Daniel and Richard.

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cant: all DUI cases reported by law known. An autopsy is planned. POLICE REPORTS enforcement agencies are reported by Sander, 18, was last seen leaving an El Dorado bar Friday the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes with a man who has been the focus of a nationwide search since The following were no exceptions. The world briefly compiled from reports police found large quantities of blood in a Kansas motel room prepared by the Ukiah where he was staying. Police Department. To CORRECTIONS Prior to finding the body, investigators said they had not Police say body matches description of found a link between Sander and her activities as an online porn anonymously report The Ukiah Daily Journal crime information, call missing student who led secret life star named Zoey Zane. But publicity about her explicit photos reserves this space to correct brought a flood of tips, many of them false leads. 463-6205. errors or make clarifications EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) — A body found in Kansas ARREST -- Makar Rai, to news articles. Significant appears to be that of a missing college student who led a secret See BRIEFLY, Page A-14 41, hometown not listed, was errors in obituary notices or life as an Internet porn star, police said Thursday. arrested on suspicion of birth announcements will Authorities said the preliminary physical description of the inflicting injury on a spouse in body found about 50 miles east of El Dorado matches that of the 300 block of Seminary result in reprinting the entire article. Errors may be report- missing college student Emily Sander. Investigators refused to Rocking Avenue at 9:58 a.m. Chairs ed to the editor, 468-3526. give details about the state of the body or how it was found. Wednesday. Police Chief Tom Boren said the cause of death was not yet ARREST -- Joseph Ornelas, 26, hometown not Gifts LOTTERY NUMBERS Jewelry listed, was arrested on suspi- Watch Repair cion of inflicting injury on a DAILY 3: night: 4, 8, 1. spouse in the 1100 block of afternoon: 1, 4, 1. Torrone Mulberry Street at 2:11 p.m. FANTASY 5: 02, 08, 28, Service CENTER Italian Candy Wednesday. 35, 39. Those arrested by law enforcement 859 N. State Street officers are innocent until proven guilty. DAILY DERBY: 1st Need a watch battery Granzella’s People reported as having been arrest- Place: 09, Winning Spirit. or watch band? (707) 462-4472 See’s Candy ed may contact the Daily Journal once 2nd Place: 05, California Stop By today... their case has been concluded so the Fund Raiser results can be reported. Those who feel Classic. the information is in error should con- 3rd Place: 08, Gorgeous D. William Jewelers TIRES Your Fun Store tact the appropriate agency. In the case George. 1252 Airport Park Plaza of those arrested on suspicion of dri- Pear Tree Center Ukiah 462-2660 ving under the influence of an intoxi- Race time: 1:48.79. 462-4636 Behind Les Schwab Tire

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COMMUNITY FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 – A-3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] What’s Playing Blankets made of recycled plastic FRIDAY bottles distributed locally by Tzu Chi DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with Smokin’ Joe; The Daily Journal Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. Concerned about people SLY FOX -- Folk with an edge, rhythm and vocals; making it through cold win- Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; $3 cover; 9 p.m.; 459- ter, volunteers of Tzu Chi 9194. Ukiah arrived at Willits Daily DIRT FLOOR -- Americana/rock; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 Bread on Nov. 19, around S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $5 cover; 468-5898. 5:30 p.m., to give one blanket DON WILLIS -- Fall seasonal favorites on the accordion; and one backpack to each of Ukiah Natural Foods; 721 S. State St., Ukiah; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 68 diners there. DORIAN MAY -- Live music; Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. The navy blue XXL size State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 467-9900. blankets are made of recycled DJ MARK ANTHONY -- Hip-hop dance off; Yokayo Bowl; plastic bottles. “We not only 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $5 cover; 462-8686. care for the people, we love WILL SIEGEL & FRIENDS -- Live guitar music; Potter this beautiful Earth planet as Valley Cafe; 10761 Main St., Potter Valley; 743-2848. well,” Master Cheng Yen, Founder of Tzu (compassion) SATURDAY Chi (relief) Foundation inspires volunteers in Taiwan DJ DANCE MUSIC-- DJ dance music with Smokin’ Joe; to recycle everything possi- Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. ble. A few creative volunteers KARAOKE -- Live entertainment; Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. invented the skills to trans- State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. form the plastic bottles into HILLSIDE FIRE -- Live music; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, blankets. Willits; $5 cover; 9 p.m.; 459-9194. On the morning of Nov. SOL HORIZON -- Reggae; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $10 cover; 468-5898. 20, volunteers drove a van JASON ARGOS -- Jazz; Potter Valley Cafe; 10761 Main with 120 backpacks, 120 St., Potter Valley; 743-2848. blankets and 100 sweat hats THE BELTONES BAND -- Dance music; Ukiah Senior to Fort Bragg. Volunteer Center; Bartlett hall, 495 Leslie St., Ukiah; 7 to 10 p.m.; $8 Jennifer Gabara from Fort cover; Adults 18 and over welcome. Bragg, who happily prepared ANDY & GABRIELA KONG -- Singer/songwriter jazz; Volunteers from Tzu Chi, a Buddhist relief organization, distributed 100 blankets 40 tarps and 20 sleeping bags adn 100 backpacks at Plowshares on Luce Street on the day before Thanksgiving. Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; for those who sleep in the 467-9900. woods, worried: “It is very and 100 backpack to sponsored by Fort Bragg backpacks. GRACE HUDSON AND SUN HOUSE MUSEUM cold on the coast! They need Plowshare on Luce Street Community Center and other “Only love can save our HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE -- Featuring caroling by the Ukiah. Within 30 minutes, all organizations went very well. gorgeous Earth planet,” Madrigal Singers; 431 S. Main St., Ukiah; 467-2836 tarps to stay dry.” 2ND ANNUAL HOMETOWN HOLIDAY DANCE -- The day before are given away to those who Nearly 100 people came to answered Master Cheng Yen Dancing, dinner, raffle, christmas tree auction; Little Lake Thanksgiving, Tzu Chi vol- need it. enjoy the turkey lunch and when people asked her how Grange; 291 School St., Willits; 6:30 p.m.; $10 cover; 489- unteers brought 100 blankets The Thanksgiving lunch receive the blankets and to prevent the disasters. 4419. WILL SIEGEL & FRIENDS -- Live guitar music; dig! Music; 362 N .State St, Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. to noon; 463-8444. WILL SIEGEL & FRIENDS -- Live guitar music; The ‘Best Ideas for Masonite Site’ contest announced Hopland Inn; 13401 S. Highway 101, Hopland; 744-1890. UKIAH SYMPHONY -- Tchaikovsky; Mendocino College The Daily Journal sparked a real ferment of creative ideas Posters and fliers for the contest can be Center Theatre; 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $20 As an alternative to the huge shopping for better things that can be done with it,” viewed at http://briefcase adults, $18 seniors, $5 children and ASB; 462-0236. mall proposed by an outside developer, said Pruden. “We want to draw forth .yahoo.com/bc/sherryglavich/lst?.dir=/ the public is being invited to participate those better ideas and honor them. It The most deserving entries, as chosen in a contest to identify the best industrial could well lead to an actual business pro- by the contest judges, will choose their SUNDAY use for the former Masonite site in Ukiah. ject once the shopping center developer own prizes from the following list: “The possibilities are infinite,” says has left town.” • Shoefly @ Sox: $75 gift certificate HOLIDAY TEA PARTY -- Mendocino Ballet fundraiser, Judy Pruden ofthe Ukiah Valley Smart snacks and Nutcracker; 205 S. State St., Ukiah; 2 to 4 p.m.; In addition to the contest, the Coalition • Mulligan Books: $50 gift certificate $12 adults, $8 for children; 463-2290. Growth Coalition. The citizens’ group is is contacting business development orga- • Ukiah Brewing Co: gala dinner for UKIAH SYMPHONY -- Tchaikovsky; Mendocino College sponsoring a contest to bring forth the nizations and publications throughout the two and two Ukiah Brewing Co. t-shirts Center Theatre; 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah; 3 p.m.; $20 most creative, practical ideas for future nation to bring attention to possibilities • Germain-Robin: bottle of Barrel adults, $18 seniors, $5 children and ASB; 462-0236. industrial development. for the site’s future industrial revival. Select XO brandy The Smart Growth Coalition has an Pruden noted that there have been calls • Janet Rosen: 20”x30” acrylic paint- array of prizes for contest winners donat- from timber industry leaders for preser- ing, “Valley, April,” can be viewed at MONDAY ed by local merchants who share their vation of the site for a timber byproducts www.zanshinart.com/FineArt/ValleyApri opposition to the rezoning of the business like the former Masonite Co. l.jpg MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument; Masonite site for a big box retail center. that will take advantage of the regrowth • McFadden Farm: 2 cases assorted Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462-7111. The prizes range from cases of wine, to a RIANE EISLER -- Author of “The Chalice & the Blade”; of the county’s forestlands. organic wines City Council Chambers; 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah; 7 to 9 year’s supply of fresh bread, to a restau- She also said that there have been • Dragon’s Lair: $50 gift certificate p.m.; $10 donations accepted. rant dinner for two. (see list below) numerous suggestions that the site could • Boutique 120: $50 gift certificate Contest entries must propose feasible become a center for alternative energy • Mendocino Book Company: $50 gift economic development that will make development, or an incubator for small certificate TUESDAY use of the site’s current industrial zoning, scale local industry. • Tierra Art Garden Wine: $35 gift cer- said Pruden. Entries will be judged on Entries should include a one-para- tificate KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 their practicality but also on the benefit graph summary, a description of the pro- • Three Sisters: $30 gift certificate E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free. they would provide to the community. posed product or service, a discussion of • Schat’s Bakery: 1 load of bread every TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino “Good paying jobs are a big concern,” implementation, and the benefits the idea week for a year Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 to she said. “Not just more retail jobs.” 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. would bring to the community. Entries • Freedom Skate Shop: $50 gift certifi- This 68-acre property on the north must be submitted by Jan. 15,2008 to the cate edge of Ukiah is the largest heavy indus- Ukiah Valley Smart Growth Coalition, • Dripworks: $50 Row Crop Irrigation WEDNESDAY trial site remaining in the inland portion P.O. Box 597, Ukiah, CA 95482. Kit of Mendocino County. Questions about the contest can be • Yokayo Biodiesel: 50 gallons of ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night at “The controversy over the site has emailed to [email protected]. biodiesel Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; family hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. LADIES NIGHT -- Nepalese dance and music by Rai fam- 462-9196 or by e-mail at [email protected] or ily; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 467-9900. [email protected]. OPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. COMMUNITY BRIEFS State St., Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898. Salvation Army seeking bell ringers Redwood Empire Fair The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer Bell Ringers for the Mendocino Veterans for 2007 Christmas Kettle fundraiser from Nov. 20 to Dec. 22. The dates will not change money collected goes into the Temporary Emergency The Redwood Empire Fair Board of Directors has Assistance Fund for the homeless and needy, summer youth Peace elect new officers announced that the projected date change for the annual 12th camps, and children’s school clothes. The Daily Journal with relief supplies and District Agricultural Association fair in Ukiah to the last week Those interesting in volunteering can sign up by calling Janet Mendocino County offered immediate relief to in August will not happen as planned. Cetani at 468-9577. Monetary donations can be sent to: Veterans for Peace Chapter hurricane victims in For many years now the Fair has been held the second week Salvation Army, 714 A S. State St., Ukiah, Ca. 95482. 116 elected John Pitts Chapter Louisiana. This began a in August and the board has been able to obtain a carnival oper- President at a Nov. 18 meeting Mendocino Veterans for ator as well as assurances from vendors that will allow the Fair UCC Food Bank Christmas Basket in Boonville, replacing Peace commitment to hands- to keep the dates of Aug. 7 through 10. Patrick Tate, who stepped on Louisiana hurricane relief, Program program has begun down after serving as presi- The Fair Board took into consideration a number of factors which saw the White Rose including a past history of fair dates, the feasibility of continu- dent for three years. return to the New Orleans Once again the Ukiah Community Center Food Bank will Veterans for Peace is a area in both 2006 and the ing to attract quality vendors to the Fair, and local school sched- begin their sign up campaign for low-income families to receive national group of U.S. mili- spring of 2007. ules.“Timeless Magic” will be the 2008 Redwood Empire Fair a bountiful Christmas meal. tary veterans and associates The group decided to focus theme. Sign ups began on Monday, Nov. 26, and end on Monday, devoted to working nonvio- on local peace action activi- “Using a Fair theme allows the Fair staff and all the depart- Dec. 10. Anyone wishing to sign up can go to the Ukiah lently for peace. Locally, the ties, continuing to offer ment supervisors to decorate around a cohesive theme. It is also Community Center office during their regular business hours group offers speakers and “counterrecruiting” informa- serves as the theme for many classes in our annual competi- which are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to publications to teachers and tion exposing the full costs of tion,” explains CEO, Jennifer Seward. 5 p.m. They will also be taking names on their regular Saturday students exercising their right wartime service. Mr. Pitts, an distribution, Dec. 1 and 8, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to gain full information about Air Force veteran who flew Annual Adopt-A-Family Families are eligible to sign up for only one holiday food war and military service. combat missions in Vietnam basket, either Thanksgiving or Christmas. So, Those that signed Mr. Tate piloted and rode with the White Rose program gearing up up for Thanksgiving are not eligible to receive a basket at Christmas. Anyone who missed their Thanksgiving Baskets are Mendocino Chapter 116 to to the Southern states this Project Sanctuary is inviting community members to partic- international fame in 2005, at year, announced that it was urged to go and sign up for Christmas. ipate in its annual “Adopt-A Family” gift-giving program. The Food Bank is expecting more than 300 participants for the helm of his bus, “The time for the group to party. “Adopt-A-Family” provides an opportunity to “adopt” a family White Rose.” After transport- The group also elected their Christmas baskets and they are asking for the community’s in emotional and financial crisis during the holiday season and help for donations. ing Cindy Sheehan from the John Lewallen Chapter Vice provide gifts during a stressful time when resources are scarce. Veterans for Peace convention President, and re-elected They will be in need of turkeys, hams and canned goods such Participants receive some basic information on their adopted as cranberry sauce, yams, vegetables, pumpkin pie filling and in Dallas to visit President Steve Scalmanini Secretary family like the gender and ages of the children in the family, Bush at his ranch in Crawford, and Bob Wilkinson Treasurer. fruit cocktail. Other items needed are stuffing mix, dinner rolls Texas, the White Rose broad- sometimes even a wish list is available. and fresh vegetables. All people devoted to The gifts are then brought to Project Sanctuary and dispersed cast photos of Ms. Sheehan working nonviolently for Donation barrels will be located throughout Ukiah, including being shoved into a ditch by peace are invited to join to the adopted family in time for the holidays. local grocery stores and many local businesses. protectors of the President, Veterans for Peace and sup- Adopt-A-Family coordinator Porter Dinehart is “…amazed Once again, the Food Bank depends on the community’s launching Cindy Sheehan as a port Mendocino Chapter 116. at the generosity of the people who participate in this program. generosity which will help provide a holiday meal for many world-known peace activist. The next Chapter meeting will It’s one of the busiest times of the year and one of the most low-income families in need. Donations can also be dropped off The White Rose was taking be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 in Fort stressful, yet people still come forward year after year to help at the Food Bank location, 888 N. State St. during regular busi- some peace activists home Bragg, location to be out. It adds an extra “to-do” to their lists but still they want to ness hours. from Crawford to Covington, announced. To contact the participate. I’m so grateful for all they do.” Please keep in mind that the DCC Food Bank relies mainly Louisiana when Hurricane group, call John Pitts 621- All giving and receiving is anonymous. Those interested in on local donations for holiday baskets, as well as the Ukiah Katrina hit. The bus loaded 2261. adopting a family can contact Porter Dinehart or Ana Araiza at Daily Journal Holiday Drive. A-4 – FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of ... Chicken Little in action To the Editor: Have you noticed, as I have, the number of “Chicken Littles” we have in Mendocino GEORGE WILL County? If some multi-billionaire said that he really liked the area, and wanted to buy every home in this county and let all the people own those homes, live in them for the rest of their lives, free of charge, no strings attached, there would be a multitude Multiculturalism of Chicken Littles screaming “He’s Big Business, we don’t want him, kick him out.” running rampant I saw that happened when Wal-Mart applied for a permit to build. “We’re going “I decide who is a Jew around here.” to lose our way of life, Wal-Mart would be -- Hermann Goering in 1934 when told that a the only business left in town, keep Wal- favorite Munich art dealer was Jewish. Mart out or we’re doomed.” Under legislation that the House of Representatives When KMart wanted to build their super has voted 261-153 to foist on Hawaii, Goering’s role store, the Chicken Littles came out in would be played by a panel empowered to decide who force. “The sky is falling, the mountains is a “Native Hawaiian” and entitled to special privi- are going to fall, we can’t allow it. Our leges and immunities. Because there are perhaps only economy will suffer.” 7,000 “pure” Native Hawaiians, “Hawaiian blood” Then came Walgreens. Boy did the roof will inevitably be the criterion and the “one-drop rule” come off on that one, the Chicken Littles likely will prevail. Those designated Native Hawaiians came out in full force. As Fred Sanford would be members of a new “tribe” conjured into exis- used to say, “This is the big one, Lizbeth.” tence by Congress. But it cannot legitimately do that. They’re sure going to ruin us this time. If to an end when we received our notice of a Man, if our BOS could cure all of these In 1959, 94 percent of Hawaiians, including a large they cut down those trees, it will never rain rent increase of $51 a month. Yes, that’s things we would be in total awe. They can- majority of Native Hawaiians, voted for statehood. again in Northern California. We will right, $51 a month. Did I miss something? not and shouldn’t try. Aren’t they here to Opposition was strongest among Southern Democrats become another Sahara Desert. Is our Social Security going up that much? project the will of the people onto the in Congress, who, with the civil rights revolution sim- Safeway wanted to build a service sta- No, it is not. We were expecting a raise in development of the community? Do we mering, were wary of Hawaii’s example of multiracial tion at their store here in Ukiah. Well, the rent but hoped it would be a reasonable need people serving in the position of a harmony. Chicken Littles raised their voices again. one. Boy, were we blindsided. Supervisor tackling health and global cli- Today, the Native Hawaiian Government The traffic will be horrible, the people will A local resident and a silent partner in mate change issues? That is where the San Reorganization Act, when accurately described, is come from all over California to buy gas Santa Rosa previously owned this Park for Francisco BOS went wildly askew. They opposed by a large majority of Hawaiians and sup- there, you won’t be able to travel on State 35 years. The Ukiah owner was in this Park think they can take on the issues of the ported by only a bare majority of the approximately or Gobbi streets. every day doing repairs, adding improve- world and forget they serve the people that 240,000 Native Hawaiians in the state. The legislation, While they did get that one stopped, the ments, and being available to the residents put them in their chairs. sponsored by Sen. Daniel Akaka, is a genuflection by Willits Safeway was allowed to build a ser- if they had any problems. He never raised She says we cannot wait another 25 “progressives,” mostly Democrats, to “diversity” and vice station, so now the people in Willits the rent more than $10 a year. He provided years to solve the fuel crisis and the health “multiculturalism.” pay from 10 to 20 cents a gallon less than us with many extras including a lovely issues. The fuel crisis is not something the It would foment racial disharmony by creating a we do here in Ukiah. Who was smartest? Christmas Party every year at the Senior BOS can do anything about. The health permanent caste entitled to its own government -- the Now the Chicken Littles are in paradise. Center. When he sold to the silent partner issues are in the hands of our hospitals and Native Hawaiian Governing Entity -- within the They have a big one this time. Masonite. three years ago our monthly rent was $285. clinics and they are dancing as fast as they United States. The NHGE presumably would be The red flag really went up on this one. When the silent partner sold to the corpora- can and should have our undying support. exempt, as Indian tribes are, from the Constitution’s The plant is already 85 percent demolished, tion our rent was $379.95 per month (this Perhaps “undying” is the improper word, First, Fifth and 14th amendments. It would, Akaka and the Chicken Littles are trying to get included $24.95 city sewer charge). substitute any descriptive adjective you says, negotiate with the state of Hawaii and the United them stopped. How stupid. The Chicken Rancho Del Rey Senior Mobile Home Park want. Aren’t we getting tired of someone States concerning “lands, natural resources, assets, Littles and the environmentalists are the is now the highest rent in Ukiah at $430.95 always telling us that they know better than criminal and civil jurisdiction, and historical griev- ones that shut the Masonite plant down. It a month. And believe me, from the looks of we what is good for us? ances.” was just too costly for them to operate here things we are going to be getting a lot less Chas Moser Reparations? We shall see. Independence -- seces- with all the restrictions, and not only that, for our money. Ukiah sion? “That could be,” Akaka, 83, has said, depending but the Chicken Littles and the environ- I guess the moral of this story is to be on “my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.” mentalists have shut down most of the tim- very careful when buying into a mobile An ode to The seeds of this weed were sown in 1993, when ber industry. Now they are saying no box home park, because the sharks and vultures Congress passed a tendentious apology for supposed stores in the Masonite site, hold out for are out there. Ask a lot of questions like: what it’s turned into U.S. complicity -- which was neither clear nor essen- tial -- in the peaceful 1893 overthrow of Queen industry. Who owns the Park? What is their history To the Editor: You tell me what big industry would of rental raises? What are the proposed Liliuokalani’s monarchy by Hawaiian residents. The I want to talk of the Ukiah RR novelty of America apologizing for a monarch’s fall want to settle in Ukiah? If there is even a improvements? Is the manager accessible? People way -- all day rumor that a big industrial company is even When many seniors buy into these parks was followed in 2000 by a Supreme Court ruling over- The people walk the railway turning a Hawaiian law that excluded everyone except thinking about it, the Chicken Littles and they have limited funds and no expectation MTA should put a trolley on it. the environmentalists jump on the rumor: of more income and many have to choose Native Hawaiians from voting in a statewide election And the new park at Perkins is filling for trustees of a state agency. This, the court said, vio- “We don’t want that here.” eating or paying the rent. This Park should nicely So, we will have to settle for the box be re-named to R.T. Enterprises’ Cash lated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection Park benches full -- native plants of the laws and proscription of racial discrimination. store employment. If it weren’t for the ones Cow. Soon to also be a skate park. we already have, there would be a lot more I hope when R.T. Enterprises’ Cash Cow This ruling raised doubts about the constitutionality A healthy green on East Perkins of the racial spoils system administered by that agency, unemployed people in this town. Without begins making calls for service from local The Rail Corridor, a green commons jobs, there would be no money, and with- plumbers, gardeners, and maintenance per- the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Which is perhaps why To be supported -- appreciated Akaka decided the Reorganization Act was necessary out money, there would be no taxes and sonnel that they have read this letter and Loved. without taxes, Pinches, Wattenburger, and charge this outfit accordingly. despite what he has called, with weird defensiveness, Alan Sunbeam his state’s “perceived harmony.” the others could not give themselves huge Kathryn Schapmire Ukiah wage increases. Ukiah There are 400,000 Native Hawaiians nationwide, Now I will tell you this: there is one Let us decide for ourselves who will be eligible to participate in creating the industry that the Chicken Littles and the Stay out of my business NHGE. Native Hawaiians are 20 percent of the state’s environmentalists and a lot of others would To the Editor: population. They are defined as direct lineal descen- not only welcome, but do so with open To the Editor: I agree with Mr. Thompson’s opinion dants of indigenous peoples who lived on the islands arms, even to the point of bowing down Someone who has spent a good deal of regarding Lake Mendocino’s closure and I before 1893 and who exercised sovereignty then -- an and kneeling before its mighty gates. time in the audience of the BOS feels she don’t think he is being selfish in his request unintelligible provision because the queen monopo- That is to say, if R.J. Reynolds decided has a more clear picture of what the people to fish at the lake. For the Corps of lized sovereignty. She was more enlightened. She did to put a plant in Ukiah to manufacture mar- need. That alone would steer me away. I Engineers to close access to the lake for not distinguish between Native Hawaiians and immi- ijuana cigarettes, that would non only be don’t like it when someone that wants to sit fear of someone getting stuck is ridiculous. grants, who served in her government. welcomed, but it would be worshiped. in a public office says things like, “The It should be posted as fishing and launch- Under President Washington, the U.S. government’s So, for you Chicken Littles: the sky is time to plan for our economic future is ing at your own risk. If they get stuck, so Indian policy was a facet of foreign policy because not falling. It’s a rumor. now.” Well, my economic plans are no what. Let each individual take responsibili- tribes were considered foreign nations. The Tiny Harris business of politicians so she must be talk- ty for their own actions. This closure is just Constitution speaks not of native “peoples” but only of Ukiah ing about the economic future of the City. another case of us losing more freedom due “Indian tribes.” Akaka’s legislation would create a Rent increases That stands directly on the backs of the tax to another bureaucratic decision. Please re- Native Hawaiian “tribe” as a nation within the nation. payers. evaluate the decision and reopen the lake. Unlike Indians, however, Native Hawaiians’ land will hurt seniors She goes on to say, “Given the growing Mike Crudo was not taken by force. Congress does not create To the Editor: level of public health and the timing of cur- Ukiah tribes, it recognizes them according to settled criteria: Big Business has arrived in Ukiah. A rent global climate issues as well as...” Tribes were nations when the Constitution was written beautiful way of life is disappearing. and are geographically separate and culturally distinct On Oct. 8, 2007 a large corporation, R.T. communities whose governments have long continu- Enterprises from Modesto, bought Rancho WHERE TO WRITE ous histories. As the state of Hawaii has said, “The Del Rey Senior Mobile Home Park, where tribal concept simply has no place in the context of 95 other residents and myself have been Hawaiian history.” President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep Virtually all Democrats and a few inexplicable living and enjoying a comfortable and House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- affordable homes. That contentment came Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State Republicans support this legislation, which will further ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, inflame the ethnic grievance industry. Imagine the les- (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; son that some descendants of Hispanics who lived in Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth the Southwest prior to 1848 would learn from it. A LETTER POLICY Republican president would veto it. A Democratic ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. president would sign it -- Sens. Biden, Clinton, Dodd The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 editor. All letters must include a clear name, State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The and Obama support it -- but the Supreme Court would signature, return address and phone number. Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email shred the plan for different laws for different races. 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E-mail letters should also Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers include hometown and a phone number. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMUNITY FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 – A-5 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Fall Mushroom Workshop at the RVOEP The Daily Journal Disability legal clinics to be held On Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon, on second Thursdays of each month the Redwood Valley Outdoor Community Resources for Independence is now offering Education Project will host a Fall monthly Disability Law Clinics on the second Thursday of Mushroom Workshop and Walk led by every month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at their offices in the Talmage local mushroom expert Mark Albert. Office Center, in Ukiah. The clinics are set up for people with The public is invited to come learn disability-related legal issues. about the essential role that fungus play The Community Resources for Independence Ukiah office is in an Oak Woodland ecosystem and located at 415 B Talmage Road. For more information, call 463- meet some of the local mushrooms. 8875. Mark usually brings an array of mush- rooms to share and participants will have the opportunity to explore the Humane Society offering wreaths, mixed woodlands at the RVOEP to see swags, and greenery baskets what mushrooms are up. The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County is again Beginning mushroom enthusiasts offering freshly made Christmas wreaths, swags and greenery and veterans should find this a stimu- baskets for sale. lating morning. The items are made with all natural materials. Wreaths sell The workshop is free, but donations for $35, swags for $15 and $25. Baskets range in price from $15 will benefit the RVOEP. The RVOEP is to $30. All materials and labor for these unique decorations are a community-supported project of the donated, therefore all proceeds benefit the animals. Ukiah Unified School District and pro- vides outdoor environmental education Orders for these items are being accepted through December Participants identify mushrooms at last year’s Fall Mushroom Walk. 10, to be picked up by Dec. 15. Orders may be placed by call- programs to over 2,000 students each ing the shelter at 485-0123. year. Pre-registration is not required. Pinecrest Drive begins directly across 743-2065 If the weather is stormy on The RVOEP is located at 8301 from the Redwood Valley Elementary Sunday, then the group will try again Indian taco sale set for Nov. 30 Pinecrest Drive in Redwood Valley. School. For more information, call on Dec. 9. The Indian Senior Center at 425 N. State St., Ukiah will host an Indian Taco Sale on Friday, Nov. 30, from noon to 6 p.m. The and many of the children on the Mendocino Coast. mental disabilities in Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Indian tacos will be available for dine-in or to-go orders, with For more information, call 961-0767. Lions Hall is located at Norte Counties. delivery available for orders of four or meal. the corner of Redwood and Whipple Streets. For more information, or to place an order, call 462-5595. Area One Developmental Disabilities Malaria prevention nets available for Toy Run set for Dec. 1 Board meeting set for Dec. 1 charitable purchase at Christmas Faire Rain, sleet or snow will not stop the toy run festivities on At the Christmas Faire, on Dec. 1, Holy Trinity Episcopal Saturday Dec. 1, beginning at 12:30 at Lions Hall until 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend the Area One Developmental Church will be taking $15 donations for insecticide-treated net- Bring a new unwrapped toy for a child under 15 years old, Disabilities Board’s fourth meeting of the year at 9:30 a.m. on ting and training for use for African families. Every thirty sec- and eat an incredible dinner of barbecued tri tip donated by Dec. 1 at the Washington Mutual Bank Conference Room, at onds a child dies from malaria in Africa. Close to 500 million Roundman’s Smoke House, D’Aurelios fresh bread and salad, 700 S. State Street, Ukiah. people are infected with malaria each year. The insecticide Pat’s Special beans from Harvest market, Local North Coast Highlights of the meeting wilt include legislative updates, treated nets dramatically decrease the risk of malaria infection. Brewery beer and Thanksgiving Coffee. Live dance music will and reports on the Activities of the State Council on The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 640 S. be provided by Al G and the Wailing Cats. Tickets for raffle Developmental Disabilities, There will also be updates on the Orchard Avenue. Gift cards will be available for purchase. The items and a 50/50 raffle will be available. There will not be a progress of last year’s Senate Bill 1270 and consumer self- monies are used by Episcopal Relief and Development so the host bar. advocacy. money is carefully distributed. The hours of the Faire are 9 a.m. Must be over 21 to attend. The toys are donated to Big The Area I Developmental Disabilities Board advocates for to 3 p.m. Brothers Big Sisters, Safe passage, Hospitality house families the legal, civil and service rights of Californians with develop- 18th annual Christmas Bazaar set for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 The Crafty Ladies present the 18th annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 The history of gingerbread men p.m., at the Ukiah Senior Center. They will be offering toys, jewelry, handmade quilts, Afghans, baby and adult sweaters, No spice recalls Christmas make cakes that they shaped to which Hansel and Gretel dish towels, ornaments, baked goods, and more. more than gingerbread. into elaborate creations. were enticed. The proceeds go to support area seniors during the holiday Typically associated with the Because they were so expen- In the United States, the season. The Ukiah Senior Center is located at 495 Leslie Street. mythical house to which sive, these gingerbread treats centuries’ old tradition of gin- For more information, call 462-4343. Hansel and Gretel were lured were reserved primarily for gerbread continues to influ- or the fairy-tale, man-shaped religious holidays such as ence holidays today. Whether Shop-n-Drop in Historic Downtown Ukiah cookie that sprang from the Christmas or Easter. you prefer it crispy, cakey or Over $1000 in Downtown Dollars oven and ran through the The popularity of ginger- somewhere in between, here and prizes will be given away! woods until eventually being bread’s unique flavor grew, is a recipe that you can use to Donate canned goods at participating caught and eaten by a fox, gin- and by the 15th century it was create your own holiday gin- Historic Downtown merchants Nov. 23rd - gerbread’s origins date back made widely throughout gerbread goodies. Dec. 22nd to benefit the Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort and receive even more centuries. northern Europe. Sometimes, chances to win! Gingerbread's warm and fruit and nuts were added to Drawing: December 22nd at Ukiah Valley spicy flavor comes from gin- the dough. By the 17th centu- gifts and fine footwear Conference Center (200 S, School St.) at ger root, indigenous to Asia ry, bakers added eggs and but- approximately 5:15 pm. and once used for medicinal Bon Vivant ter or lard and cut the dough for men and women Participating businesses include: Bella, purposes by ancient Greeks into squares or shaped it into Cheesecake Momma, Habitat, It’s Time/Oco By Marilyn Campbell Ukiah’s source for Time, Liv, Mendocino Barkery, Moochie and Romans. Monks in animal and human figures. Poochie Pet Boutique, Poma TV, Red Frog, medieval Europe were among across the Indian Ocean Today, Christmas markets Shaka, Three Sisters, and many more. the first to use ginger to bake before reaching Europe. In the in Nuremberg are stocked For more info, contact the gingerbread. 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way for the city to begin celebrating the holi- day season.” COMMUNITY BRIEFS There is no charge to attend the events. For Three extraordinary more information, call 961-6300. Living Light to offer vegan Ukiah Garden Club to hold a chili before the Fort Bragg holiday tea party, sale Dec. 2 events for the holidays parade this Saturday The Ukiah Garden Club old-fashioned There are many great fami- program at 8. Refreshments Living Light invites the community to join annual Holiday Tea and Sale will be held on ly events for this upcoming will follow. An Evening at the them for a cup of organic, hot vegan chili Sunday, Dec. 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. season, however, this column Manger is free to the public. If before this Saturday’s truck parade in Fort at the Garden Clubhouse, 1203 West Clay is about two specifically dedi- you have felt the need to get Bragg. A $2 donation for the chili will benefit Street, Ukiah. cated to Christmas and the back to what the December CELL and the Noyo Food Forest. Tea and homemade cookies will be offered birth of Christ, and the other 24th celebration is really The Living Light Café is located in The to those perusing the many handmade items just to the Holiday season. about, this evening will be a Company Store in Fort Bragg. The Chili will created by the Gardenclubbers. Saturday, Dec. 2 -- The great starter. be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Fresh green wreaths, cone wreaths, deco- Mendocino Ballet Company Sunday, Dec. 9 -- If musi- Dec. 1, before and during the parade. rated grapevine wreaths, cone trees, arrange- will host their 4th Annual cal productions bring you joy, ments, scarves, place mats, ornaments, and Holiday Tea Party. Men, then you will be stunned at the ‘Memories in Motion: more unusual items for holiday decor or for women and children of all 17th Annual Christmas gifts will be available. ages attend this event, with Cantata providing beautiful Christmas Express’ The Gardenclubbers welcome the commu- the children often dressed in Community chatter music and drama of the set for this Saturday nity to come share the afternoon with them. holiday party dresses (looking By Kathy Davidson Christmas Story complete like little sugar plum fairies, with live animals. This year Families can ride with Santa on the Roots of Community Emergency I’ll bet!) The guests are served Joseph and Mary will sing a Motive Power Railroad from noon to 4 p.m. on hot tea and chocolate, tea purchased at the Mendocino lullaby to the baby Jesus, and Saturday. “ Response Team training sandwiches and cookies, Ballet or at the Mendocino children and adults will be Now that the long awaited loop-track has set to start Monday while holiday music is heard Book Store or call 463-2290. dressed in costumes of the been completed, kids of all ages will be treated in the background. Saturday, Dec. 8 -- An period. The Cantata, under the to a ride on a real live steam locomotive,” says The Community Emergency Response What makes this “high tea” Evening at the Manger will direction of Margie Salcedo Roots’ Chris Baldo. Team program was developed in California in so special is that the bring us back to what this sea- Rice, is an uplifting evening Passengers will board the train in the Engine the mid-80s as a way to train people to better Mendocino Ballet Co. dancers son is all about- The Nativity leaving you with the House at The Mendocino County Museum for prepare for emergency situations in their com- will perform a few excerpts and the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas spirit. It is a “don’t the mile long excursion. munities. from the “Nutcracker Suite” Hundreds of nativity scenes miss” performance. The Engine House will be decorated with Since then, it has become a national model and afterwards some of the from all over the world will be There are only two perfor- trees covered with train ornaments. The model for helping people respond to emergencies. dancers including the two on display for the public to mances this year: Sunday at 3 train layout will be up and running. “For those When emergencies happen, CERT members main characters, The visit and view courtesy of the pm and 6 pm. Caution: you of you who like to sing, karaoke will be avail- can give critical support to first responders, Nutcracker Prince and Clara, Church of Jesus Christ of don’t want to just show up at able for your favorite holiday songs.” provide immediate assistance to victims, and will walk around the room in Latter-day Saints. In addition the door and expect to get in- Refreshments will be served, and all children organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster costume and mingle with the to the statuary scenes, there The tickets are always gone will receive a gift from Santa, Baldo said. site. CERT members can also help with non- guests. Stage props will be will be Nativity paintings and early so you must get a free Those attending are invited to “bring a camera emergency projects that improve the safety of provided for very special art and a live Nativity on advance ticket at Mendocino to get a picture of your child with Santa the community. photo opportunities with the stage. Similar Nativity Shows Book Co., Rod’s Shoes or by Claus.” CERT training classes include disaster pre- dancers and guests. Mrs. have been done in Santa Rosa, calling the Seventh Day A model train and toy exhibit will be on dis- paredness, disaster fire suppression, basic dis- Santa Claus will be in atten- Palo Alto and throughout the Adventist Church at 462- play inside the museum. aster medical operations, and light search and dance to visit with the chil- state for years with thousands 5455. A request for a $10 Admission to the event will be free. The rescue operations. dren and take messages back attending as the quantity of donation will be collected at Mendocino County Museum is located at 400 The classes will take place on Dec. 3, from to Santa. scenes for viewing changes the performance to help E. Commercial St., Willits. 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Door prizes will be given and increases each year. The defray costs. The church is Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Dec. 10, from away in abundance. It is esti- church hopes to make this an located at 1390 Laurel Ave. 4th annual Fort Bragg 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 12, from 6 to 9:30 mated that no one should go annual event. These three lovely family p.m. home empty-handed. Times The church building, locat- occasions are what makes our Holiday Lights Parade The classes will cost $10, and will take are set from 2 to 4 p.m. at the ed at 1337 South Dora will area so special. Please give all set for this Saturday night place at the City of Ukiah Fire Department 300 Mendocino Ballet Co., 205 S. have the showing from 7 to 8 of them your support by Seminary Avenue, Ukiah. State St., Admission is $12 p.m. in the Cultural Hall (front attending and bringing a Santa will arrive at the Guest House For more information, or to register, call adults and $8 for children 12 building) and then move to the friend. Remember, Out of the Museum on Main Street on Dec. 1, at 5 p.m., Christine Dektor 462-2596 ext. 101, e-mail and under. Tickets may be Chapel for a Christ-centered Mud, Grows the Lotus. where cookies, candies and cider will be [email protected] or Tami Bartolomei at served. 462-2597 ext. 110, [email protected]. At 6 p.m., the lighting of the City’s Christmas Tree will take place, with carolers Greater Ukiah Localization and other singing groups on hand to celebrate. At 7 p.m., a 90-minute Fort Bragg Kiwanis Project Meeting set for Dec. 4 Club-organized parade of floats, cars and peo- Greater Ukiah Localization Project will ple -- all lit with holiday lights -- will move hold a meeting on Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., at through downtown. Washington Mutual, on the corner of Gobbi “Four years ago, we had no Santa, no and S. State Streets. Their guest speaker will Christmas tree and no parade,” recalls Mary be Stuart Moody, who will be presenting on Knoerdel, one of the event organizers. “But “Rethinking Plastics.” several members of the business community There will be a short video and a slide show got together and resurrected this city tradition. along with what may be a lively group interac- Now it’s a great family event and a wonderful tion.

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LOCAL MLB | OFFSEASON Taylor’s CALENDAR Giants would love to find big bat for death a This week: • Wed.-Sat. UHS fresh- middle of the order senseless men boys basketball in By JANIE McCAULEY Tenn. might not be able to pick and choose Elsie Allen Tourney, Associated Press “We have to listen. That’s our job. the position,” Sabean said. “We’re not tragedy away, time TBA SAN FRANCISCO — The San We finished in last place,” Sabean said going to just fill holes. ... It’s somebody Francisco Giants would like to acquire Thursday. “There’s too much chatter that has a real presence in your lineup By ANTHONY DION • Thurs.-Sat. UHS boys a big hitter for the middle of their line- around the industry about these guys.” and can change your lineup. Power The Daily Journal JV basketball in Fortuna up — someone who could pick up a bit San Francisco, which hasn’t reached would help. You need a run producer.” The news of Sean Taylor’s tourney, away, TBA of the slack now that home run king the playoffs since 2003, has several Schierholtz, Dan Ortmeier and Fred shooting and subsequent death Barry Bonds is gone. options to fill its outfield and replace Lewis all could have greater roles come earlier this week deeply sad- But don’t look for the Giants to Bonds in left. One scenario: Dave 2008. The Giants told the 43-year-old dened me as a fan of the • Thurs.- Sat. UHS boys Redskins safety’s play. varsity basketball in Iten unload top pitchers Matt Cain or Tim Roberts shifts from center field to left, Bonds in September they wouldn’t re- Lincecum to make it happen. Both Randy Winn moves from right to center sign him for a 16th season, then the Having grown up exclusively tourney, home, starting hard-throwing right-handers are virtu- and Nate Schierholtz plays right. slugger was indicted Nov. 15 and on the west coast while Taylor @ 4 p.m. grew up and competed on the ally untouchable as general manager Still, the Giants need some punch. charged with four counts of perjury and east coast, outside of the knowl- Brian Sabean and his staff head to next “We know we have to do something • Thurs.-Sat. UHS fresh- edge that he went to the U and week’s winter meetings in Nashville, in the middle of the order and know we See GIANTS, Page A-9 his on the field career with the men girls basketball El Redskins, I knew little about Molino tourney, home, Taylor until reading and listen- time TBA. COMMUNITY SPORTS | UKIAH DOLPHINS ing to reports that surfaced shortly after his passing. • Thurs., Fri. UHS girls I recalled that he had been varsity basketball in Iten fined a few times a year or two tourney, home, starting back for separate incidents, whether they were on the field or @ 4 p.m. Headed to Pacifica not wasn’t something I particu- larly remembered. • Sat. UHS JV wrestling This week though, I learned in NBL/SCL novice tour- that Taylor had a one-year ney, Healdsburg, 9 a.m. daughter, was a reserved amd humble individual and had been walking the long and lonely road of self-improvement. It seems that almost instantly after the COMMUNITY birth of his daughter he became a changed man. His teammates, DIGEST family and close friends can all attest to this fact. It’s tough enough to endure High School Baseball the loss of someone who’s time Clinic it perceivably is to go, but to lose The city of Ukiah and the Ukiah someone so young, with such High Wildcats would like to announce the beginning of reg- incredible talent and passion -- istration for a baseball clinic not just for the game of football, supervised by UHS baseball but for the people in his life -- is coaching staff. This clinic is truly difficult to bear. completely free and will be held The investigation into every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. till Taylor’s murder continued 5:00 p.m. beginning on Thursday in Miami with no hard December 4th. This clinic will suspects. Police have said they teach every aspect of the suspect that Taylor was the vic- game, from hitting and base running to pitching and fielding tim of a random burglary when and so much more. The clinic is he was shot in his home early open to boys ages 13-17 all the Monday morning. way through the end of And while the police suspect January. Pre-registration is the it to be a random burglary for- only requirement and in order to do so go to the City of Ukiah mer teammates and a longtime office at 411 W. Clay St. Call friend of Taylor’s suspect differ- 463-6201 for more info. ently. Cardinals cornerback and fellow Hurricane alum, Antrel 2007 Redwood Rolle, has known Taylor since Classic Basketball the two were six years old, play- Tournament ing youth football. He reckons The 50th annual Redwood that Taylor had been targeted for Classic Basketball Tournament three years by former friends he is set to kick off the new sea- used to roll with during his son November 28-Dec. 1st, at childhood. the Anderson Valley High Regardless of the reason for School gym in Boonville. The photo submitted by Peggy Ramirez Redwood Classic is oldest and Taylor’s murder, the Redskins Marcus Ramirez comes up for a breath in the middle of his breast stroke during a race earlier this fall. Ramirez has must somehow find a way to largest small school tourna- been the Dolphins’ best swimmer all year and heads to the Junior Olympics today to continue his great season ment in California. Local teams move on to football Sunday invited include: Anderson By ANTHONY DION against the Buffalo Bills. Valley, Mendocino, Point Arena, another stepping stone for swimmers to Currently, he is registered to compete St. Vincent, Cloverdale and The Daily Journal improve their craft. in the 50, 100 and 200 meter freestyle Washington was already in the Upper Lake. The out of area Two swimmers from the Ukiah And that is exactly what Marcus and events; the 100 and 200 meter breast; midst of a downward spiral hav- teams are: Branson, Crystal ing lost three straight games, Springs-Hillsborough, Tulelake, Dolphins youth swim team are headed Danny are hoping to do this weekend. the 100 and 200 meter back; and the taking them to 5-6 and on the International, Valley Christian- to Junior Olympics in Pacifica on Marcus, who has been swimming 200 and 400 meter Individual Medley - outside of the playoff race. Roseville, South Fork, Hoopa, Friday and Saturday. since he was five years old and year- - one of which will have to be scratched CA School for the Deaf, Stuart I’ll be rooting for the Hall and Colusa. Marcus Ramirez 14, and Danny round now for two years, is as compet- still. Redskins to turn the recent for- The tournament begins at 3:30 Selzer 12, both will look to make sig- itive as they come. Marcus works extremely hard on his tunes of their season around, win p.m. Wednesday, November nificant improvements in their times to “I love swimming for the competi- craft, something he has refined to such the remainder of the games on 28th. Single day ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 students reach Far Western’s, the next step along tion,” said Ramirez. “I’m just a really a precise point where fractions of sec- their schedule in dedication to and seniors and souvenir pro- the line of competitive swimming. competitive person.” onds are crucial for him getting faster. Sean Taylor’s memory and the grams cost $5. The Junior Olympics takes the top He’s also close to as good as they He and the new Dolphins coach, Lee way he played the game of foot- come as a 14 year old swimmer. Panttaja, work primarily on technique ball -- all out. That’s what Taylor young swimmers in their age groups would’ve wanted them to do. who have their sights set on the top lev- Ramirez has qualified for more events and strategy where Marcus’s current els of competitive swimming whether at Junior Olympics than an individual goal is to get his strokes into a groove MORE ON TAYLOR: INSIDE: it takes them to the olympics or not. is allowed to compete in, forcing him Redskins begin practicing The J.O.’s as they’re called is just to carefully select which ones to do. See DOLPHINS, Page A-8 without No. 21....Page A-8 Cowboys beat Packers in NFC NFL | WEEK 13 showdown ...... Page 8 Niners QB Alex Smith hopes to avoid Lakers extend surgery on injured shoulder coach Phil By GREG BEACHAM his throwing motion since his shoulder games with his sore shoulder and the injury, has effusively praised Dilfer’s Jackson Associated Press was separated on a resulting strains in his forearm before play in the 49ers’ last two games. SANTA CLARA — Alex Smith is sack during a game publicly complaining about his prob- Nolan hasn’t decided whether Smith ...... Page 8 hoping two weeks of complete rest for against Seattle on lems two weeks ago. The 49ers decid- would go back in the starting lineup his ailing right shoulder will help him Sept. 30. He’ll ed to rest their franchise quarterback even if he’s healthy enough to play in avoid surgery and allow him to return speak with the for at least two games, turning over the the final four games. for the San Francisco 49ers’ final few same team again team to backup Trent Dilfer for the “I don’t have to make that decision Mendo women games. next week while second time this season. right now,” Nolan said. “We’ll take it open home It’s too early to tell whether the trying to decide WEEK 13: Smith probably won’t be active one game at a time.” quarterback’s shoulder agrees with the whether to under- when the 49ers (3-8) visit Carolina on Until Dilfer’s strong performance 49ers (3-8) at season plan. go surgery and the Panthers (4-7) Sunday. He wasn’t in uniform last against Arizona, neither quarterback Smith hasn’t thrown a pass in near- resulting three- Sunday, 10 a.m. week when Dilfer led San Francisco to had done much of note in the NFL’s ...... Page 9 ly two weeks, and he doesn’t even lift month rehabilita- TV: FOX a 37-31 overtime win at Arizona, snap- worst offense. Among all NFL quarter- his arm above his shoulder unless it’s tion. Radio: 680 AM ping the Niners’ eight-game losing backs who qualify for league statistics, absolutely necessary. The former No. “In talking to streak. only the Jets’ Kellen Clemens has a 1 draft pick hopes enough scar tissue them, it’s something that if you can at “Gripping a football and throwing it poorer passer rating than Smith (57.2) will build up around his ligament to all, you want to avoid surgery, espe- as hard as I can, that’s when I feel it and Dilfer (62.8). Scoreboard & give him a comfortable throwing cially on your throwing shoulder,” the most,” Smith said. “When I follow Both San Francisco quarterbacks’ Transactions motion, but he won’t know until pick- Smith said Thursday. “After a surgery, through, I really feel it in my collar- completion percentages also are worse ing up a football. some quarterbacks can still feel it in bone.” than every quarterback except ...... Page 9 Smith has consulted with Dr. James their motion, and some continue to Coach Mike Nolan, who publicly Clemens, but Dilfer has thrown five Andrews and the 49ers’ training staff play 10 or 12 more years with it.” sparred with Smith over their misun- touchdown passes — and he led the while trying to solve the problems in Smith struggled through three derstandings about the severity of his See NINERS, Page A-9 A-8 – FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COWBOYS 37 | PACKERS 27 Without Favre, Packers hang in but can’t beat Romo, Cowboys By JAIME ARON Favre brought out the best in season and tied another mark Associated Press Romo as he led the Cowboys with a TD catch in seven IRVING, Texas — to scores on their first five dri- straight games. Crayton Standing on the sideline, ves, capping the last three caught two of the touchdowns scowling and gingerly holding with touchdown passes. But and tight end Anthony Fasano his bandaged right arm, all once Rodgers came in, Romo had the other. Brett Favre could do was lost his mojo, and so did Dallas extended the best watch Tony Romo imperson- Dallas. start in franchise history. With ate him. A 27-10 lead frittered to four games left, the Cowboys The kid was good. Too 27-24, in part because of a already have their most wins good for Favre and the Green failed fourth-down conversion in a season since going 12-4 in Bay Packers. when the Cowboys could 1995 — their last Super Bowl The Wisconsin native who have tried a field goal to season — and they’re two spent all week denying Favre stretch their lead to 30-17. wins from matching the fran- was his childhood hero sure Dallas really looked like it chise record. played a lot like a young No. 4 might blow it when Terrell The Packers are still in Thursday night — full of Owens juggled a pass in the great shape for at least the No. moxie and joy, but needing a end zone and wound up flip- 2 seed and a first-round bye bit of a high-wire act to send ping it over his head to cor- because their next three oppo- the Dallas Cowboys past the nerback Al Harris for an inter- nents have losing records. photo courtesy Ukiah Dolphins Packers 37-27 and into the ception. And the idea of starting Danny Selzer waits for his opportunity to get in the pool during a meet earlier this year lead for home-field advantage Green Bay’s bid for a go- Rodgers next week may no throughout the NFC playoffs. ahead tying touchdown ended longer be as dreadful to fans weekend is his latest opportu- paid off with a berth into the nity to continue that process. J.O’s where he will compete Romo threw four touch- quickly, then Romo drove who have wondered if he was Dolphins Danny, who has been in the 50 and 100 freestyle and down passes to send the right back for a lead-stretch- a wasted draft pick. In the Continued from Page A-7 swimming since he was six 50 meter butterfly. Cowboys (11-1) to their sixth ing touchdown — to Patrick most extended action of his years old, enjoys the same “I was pretty excited when straight win. The Packers (10- Crayton, not Owens. career, he was 18-of-26 for with no flaws. By doing so, he can minimize the effort he things about swimming as his I made it,” said Danny. “I’m 2) ended a six-game winning Trailing 34-24, Rodgers 201 yards and a touchdown older teammate. excited to go there and beat streak and are now essentially was only able to get a field with no turnovers. expends to maximize his speed. He loves the competition my times and just have fun.” two games behind Dallas in goal to get the Packers within His numbers were a lot bet- His goal at J.O’s is to do and the feeling he gets of From there, just like the chase for the conference’s a touchdown. They needed a ter than Favre’s 5-of-14 for 56 well enough that he qualifies swimming fast. He also feels Marcus, Danny looks beyond stop from the defense, but yards with two interceptions, top spot with only four games for Far Western’s and from the same disappointment Junior Olympics in the line of left. with Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila one that looked like a punt and there just to continue to get when he loses which leads competitive swimming com- The bigger concern for and cornerback Charles another on the play he was better and coincidally, faster. him to work as hard as he can petitions hoping to qualify for Green Bay is Favre’s health. Woodson inactive with injured. At least two other “It makes me feel good that in the pool at improving. an event or two at Far Favre injured his right injuries, the unit wasn’t up to heaves could have been I can do better even as I’m His relationship with Western’s and only continuing elbow in the second quarter the task. A clock-draining picked off. The Packers’ only doing very well right now,” Marcus is a close one and to get faster. and didn’t return, perhaps drive resulted in Nick Folk’s touchdown during his action Marcus said. while Marcus is older and bet- At 12 and 14 years of age, jeopardizing his run of 249 third field goal and a 10-point came on a 62-yard run by There’s always room for ter than Danny currently it Danny and Marcus respec- consecutive starts, a record lead with 1:03 left — and with Ryan Grant. improvement in Marcus’ eyes only drives him to get faster. tively are well on their way to that’s about six seasons longer Favre nowhere in sight. Favre already considered and the Junior Olympics this After working hard for the success in competitive swim- than the next-best by a quar- He ran back to the locker Texas Stadium a miserable past year to get faster, it has ming. terback. He has 10 days to room with 2:23 left. place, half-joking earlier this heal before the Packers play Romo was 19-of-30 for 309 week that he was hoping “it NBA | L..A. LAKERS again, Dec. 9 at home against yards. His four TD throws would be gone before I got Oakland. The injury could be give him 33 for the year, back there.” This was his ninth loss in as many starts Phil Jackson agrees to terms of 2-year similar to a banged-up nerve smashing the club record. He under the hole in the roof. in his right elbow that tied another club mark by As if to remind him of his extension with the Lakers knocked him out of a game throwing a touchdown in his previous eight losses, the LOS ANGELES (AP) — signed a five-year, $30 million Dr. Buss that I would let them last November. 16th straight game. Better yet, Cowboys honored their 1992 Lakers coach Phil Jackson contract with the Lakers in know before the end of the said he has agreed to terms of June 1999, and coached them season whether I would con- Backup Aaron Rodgers, he did it not only in front of team at halftime, so Aikman, who spent the week pretend- Favre, but also honorary cap- a two-year contract extension to three championships before tinue on,” Jackson said. “But Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin believed to be worth about they lost to San Antonio in the obviously, due to the health ing he was Romo in Green tains Roger Staubach and and friends were here for this $24 million, putting him Western Conference semifi- situation that went on this Bay practices, provided the Troy Aikman. game, too. under contract through the nals in 2003 and were beaten summer, it’s delayed this deci- kind of rally Favre usually “I don’t play for individual The game ended with 2009-10 season. by Detroit in the NBA finals sion ’til this particular time.” specializes in. He threw the records,” Romo said. “That’s Romo taking a knee, then The Hall of Fame coach in 2004. Jackson said his surgery first touchdown pass of his a testament to our team.” going off toward the Green announced his decision and Jackson and the team part- last June was debilitating. three-year career, but wasn’t Owens caught seven passes Bay sideline to shake hands discussed his contract situa- ed ways in June 2004, and he “Even simple tasks like able to lead a Favre-esque for 156 yards and a touch- with his fellow quarterback. tion before Thursday night’s took a year off before signing putting on shoes and socks He found Rodgers — but not game against the Denver a three-year, $30 million con- were very difficult, so I kind rally. down. He tied a team record Nuggets. When asked if this tract — the richest deal for an of asked them to just be The excitement of facing with his 14th TD catch of the the guy he really wanted to see. was his final contract with the NBA coach — on June 14, patient. Training camp wasn’t Lakers, he hedged a bit and 2005. easy, but after a couple of road didn’t give a direct answer. Rudy Tomjanovich had trips, I felt comfortable to “I was in my 50s in the last signed a five-year deal with make that decision.” REDSKINS | SEAN TAYLOR’S DEATH era, I’m in my 60s in this era, the Lakers after Jackson left, Jackson said his contract and maybe I can go on into but stepped down after a half- extension wasn’t connected to Police suspect random burglar killed my 70s,” he said. “But I really season on the job. whether Kobe Bryant stayed don’t think so. “I mean, I’m Jackson had expressed with the Lakers or is traded — Taylor; grieving Redskins try to move on losing a step as I go — men- uncertainty because he’s a subject that dominated the By JOSEPH WHITE tion to attend. feeling, so to speak. We tried tally and physically. Being undergone two hip replace- local papers and airwaves for Associated Press At Redskins Park on to make it feel the same, but I abreast of all these kids is not ment operations since October months after the two-time ASHBURN, Va. — Police Wednesday, Taylor’s family found myself thinking about an easy task. I can hardly 2006 — the second one last defending NBA scoring investigating Sean Taylor’s and teammates came together Sean and imagining him out speak their language, but I’m June. He used a cane for four champion requested a trade death say they’ve found no to privately share tears and on the football field playing trying.” months, including the presea- last May. indication the Washington memories. Taylor’s father, free safety for us.” When asked a second time son, and put off his decision to “The decision to return as Redskins safety was targeted Pedro Taylor, and girlfriend Taylor’s locker remained if he was saying it’s his last return twice before meeting coach, and the decision to be or knew the assailant who Jackie Garcia both addressed untouched, but the Redskins contract with the Lakers, he with Lakers owner Jerry Buss asked to return as coach, both broke into his home. the team. made the uncomfortably nec- laughed and replied: “No, I’m this week. had very little to do with Kobe Miami-Dade police direc- “Many of these guys were essary move of dropping him not. “This offer was extended to The 62-year-old Jackson me last year, and I promised tor Robert Parker called it wondering, ’How in the world from the official roster as part See LAKERS, Page A-9 “more like a random event.” am I going to go out and do of a series of personnel “There’s nothing that indi- this on Sunday?”’ said Brett moves. 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After a confronta- the team should win in honor Carter was coping with the tion inside the house, the 24- or memory of his son, but loss of a teammate for the sec- YOU HEALTHY. year-old was shot once in the many players adopted that ond time in three years. He upper leg and died early feeling nonetheless. The played for the San Francisco Tuesday after losing a tremen- Redskins (5-6) are in con- 49ers when offensive lineman Join Today! 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While players found it dif- think this was anything other Players went to their game- ficult to stay focused on Xs than a burglary or a robbery planning meetings — which and Os in the meetings, the involving an intruder,” Parker were shorter than normal — physical nature of the practice said. and later held a quieter-than- was somewhat therapeutic. Taylor’s funeral will be usual afternoon practice. “Unfortunately, these guys don’t get bereavement leave,” held Monday at 11 a.m. at “Nothing was normal about SUPERIOR Pharmed Arena on the campus today,” linebacker London Fuller said. “They’ve got to of Florida International Fletcher said. “We had the work through it. They have to PROFESSIONAL University in Miami. meetings, but it wasn’t the live through it. 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MENDOCINO | might wind up playing that Giants spot. SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S BBALL “Their pie in the sky is a St. Louis 14 8 0 28 57 49 Kentucky, Saturday. Continued from Page A-7 three-year deal, which we’ll Chicago 13 9 2 28 71 68 Eagles open home NBA Columbus 11 9 4 26 63 60 No. 2 UCLA (7-0) did not never get to,” Sabean said Nashville 11 9 2 24 62 63 season with loss to charged with four counts of EASTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division play. Next: vs. No 8 Texas, about Feliz’s representatives. Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF GA perjury and one count of W L Pct GB Minnesota 13 9 2 28 64 62 Sunday. Lassen College The Dodgers (82-80) and Boston 11 2 .846 — Vancouver 13 9 2 28 66 60 No. 3 Memphis (6-0) did obstruction of justice follow- Toronto 8 7 .533 4 Colorado 13 9 1 27 67 68 Giants (71-91) brought up the New Jersey 7 8 .467 5 Calgary 10 12 3 23 69 76 not play. Next: vs. No 22 The Daily Journal ing a four-year investigation New York 4 9 .308 7 Edmonton 10 14 1 21 59 78 Southern Cal, Tuesday. rear in the NL West for just Philadelphia 4 10 .286 7 1/2 Pacific Division On Monday evening, into steroids. Southeast Division W L OT Pts GF GA No. 4 Kansas (6-0) did not the second time since divi- W L Pct GB Dallas 13 8 4 30 74 65 Mendocino College women’s “I would look forward to Orlando 14 3 .824 — San Jose 11 8 4 26 60 52 play. Next: at No 22 Southern it,” manager Bruce Bochy sional play began in 1969. Washington 7 8 .467 6 Anaheim 11 10 4 26 61 70 Cal, Sunday. basketball team kicked off Atlanta 6 8 .429 6 1/2 Phoenix 11 11 0 22 56 64 said about using his younger San Francisco owner Peter Charlotte 6 8 .429 6 1/2 Los Angeles 10 13 1 21 66 76 No. 5 Georgetown (4-0) did their home season as they Miami 4 10 .286 8 1/2 not play. Next: vs. Fairfield, players more regularly. Magowan said during the sea- Central Division Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss took on Lassen College. son he is prepared for the W L Pct GB or shootout loss. Saturday. “They’re good kids here who Detroit 9 5 .643 — ——— No. 6 Washington State (6- It was a tight game all the Cleveland 9 7 .563 1 Wednesday’s Games have played well. I think franchise to take its lumps the Milwaukee 7 6 .538 1 1/2 St. Louis 4, Buffalo 3 0) did not play. Next: at Indiana 8 8 .500 2 New Jersey 4, Dallas 2 way through as the ladies on that’s an important part of a next couple of years while Chicago 3 10 .231 5 1/2 Philadelphia 3, Carolina 1 Baylor, Friday. WESTERN CONFERENCE Florida 2, Washington 1, SO both squads battled each other team’s success — building rebuilding. The Giants want to Southwest Division N.Y. Islanders 3, Ottawa 2, SO No. 7 Duke (7-0) did not W L Pct GB Minnesota 3, Phoenix 1 play. Next: vs. Davidson, the entire length of the court. within.” give their developing players San Antonio 13 3 .813 — Chicago 5, Tampa Bay 1 a shot to prove themselves at Dallas 10 5 .667 2 1/2 Colorado 4, Edmonton 2 Saturday. With about 10 minutes left in Speedy center fielder Rajai New Orleans 10 6 .625 3 Los Angeles 3, San Jose 2, SO No. 8 Texas (6-0) did not the big league level, too. They Houston 9 7 .563 4 Thursday’s Games the game, the score was tied Davis, who came to the Giants Memphis 5 10 .333 7 1/2 Toronto 4, Atlanta 2 play. Next: at No 2 UCLA, saw teams such as Arizona Northwest Division N.Y. Rangers 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 Sunday. As it got down the stretch as a rookie in a trade-deadline W L Pct GB Boston 4, Florida 3 and Colorado succeed in the Utah 11 5 .688 — Nashville 6, Ottawa 5 No. 9 Texas A&M (7-0) did though, Lassen College was deal that sent pitcher Matt Denver 9 6 .600 1 1/2 Detroit 4, Tampa Bay 2 Morris to Pittsburgh, also NL West this year going that Portland 5 10 .333 5 1/2 Anaheim 4, Calgary 1 not play. Next: at Arizona, Minnesota 2 11 .154 7 1/2 Columbus at Vancouver, Late Sunday. just too much for the Eagles. route. Seattle 2 14 .125 9 Friday’s Games should see significant action Pacific Division Washington at Carolina, 4 p.m. No. 10 Michigan State (5- With four minutes to go, they “One advantage you have W L Pct GB Montreal at New Jersey, 4 p.m. in the outfield. Phoenix 11 4 .733 — Dallas at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m. 1) did not play. Next: vs. stretched their lead out to 10 with a young team ... by and L.A. Lakers 8 6 .571 2 1/2 St. Louis at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Jacksonville, Saturday. “We’re not going to say Golden State 7 7 .500 3 1/2 Phoenix at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. points and never relented, Davis is the guy (in center),” large on a single day, every- L.A. Clippers 6 7 .462 4 Anaheim at Edmonton, 6 p.m. No. 11 Tennessee (6-1) did Sacramento 5 10 .333 6 Colorado at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. not play. Next: vs. Louisiana- going on to win the contest Sabean said. “We haven’t body’s ready to play, every- Saturday’s Games ——— N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 12 p.m. Lafayette, Friday. 71-60. seen Davis enough.” body’s healthy enough to play, Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Detroit, 4 p.m. Atlanta 96, Milwaukee 80 Carolina at Buffalo, 4 p.m. No. 12 Louisville (4-1) did Katie Stiles and Amber Finding a center fielder via everybody wants to play,” Utah 106, Philadelphia 95 Dallas at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. not play. Next: vs. Miami Toronto 103, Memphis 91 Nashville at Montreal, 4 p.m. free agency is unlikely, con- Sabean said. “They know it all Detroit 109, Cleveland 74 Atlanta at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m. (Ohio), Saturday. Shepherd led the Eagles with San Antonio 109, Washington 94 Pittsburgh at Toronto, 4 p.m. sidering Sabean said his talks can change in a heartbeat. Dallas 109, Minnesota 103 Washington at Florida, 4 p.m. No. 13 Marquette (4-1) did 20 points apiece. Andrea Houston 100, Phoenix 94 Boston at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. not play. Next: vs. Wisconsin- are “four to one” about trades Managing a younger team has Orlando 110, Seattle 94 Chicago at St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. Eliiston added a solid 12 the chance to be enjoyable. Indiana 95, Portland 89 Columbus at Calgary, 7 p.m. Milwaukee, Friday. versus acquiring free agents. Golden State 103, Sacramento 96 Colorado at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. No. 14 Pittsburgh (6-0) did points and 10 rebounds and You’re not going to get much Thursday’s Games Sunday’s Games “To get a deal done without Boston 104, New York 59 Atlanta at New Jersey, 2 p.m. not play. Next: vs. Toledo, Asley Shepherd contributed flak back.” Denver at L.A. Lakers, Late Vancouver at Minnesota, 3 p.m. giving up Cain or Lincecum, Houston at Golden State, Late Edmonton at Anaheim, 5 p.m. Saturday. with six rebounds and six Also Thursday, Sabean Friday’s Games No. 15 Indiana (5-1) did that’s the dilemma,” he said. Cleveland at Toronto, 4 p.m. assists. The Giants re-signed 11- announced additions to his Washington at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. TRANSACTIONS not play. Next: at Southern New Orleans at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Illinois, Saturday. “We worked hard and both front-office staff. Ron Milwaukee at New York, 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL time Gold Glove shortstop Boston at Miami, 5 p.m. American League No. 16 Butler (6-0) did not Schueler and former hitting San Antonio at Minnesota, 5 p.m. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with C teams really battled. It was a Omar Vizquel earlier this Portland at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Jorge Posada on a four-year contract. play. Next: vs. Ohio State, month, but still have a hole to coach Joe Lefebvre were Orlando at Phoenix, 6 p.m. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Claimed 1B Wes Saturday. great first home game Indiana at Seattle, 7:30 p.m. Bankston off waivers from the Kansas City fill at third and possibly first. hired as senior advisers for L.A. Lakers at Utah, 7:30 p.m. Royals. No. 17 Oregon (6-1) beat because Lassen is a very com- L.A. Clippers at Denver, 7:30 p.m. National League No 25 Kansas State 80-77 in Sabean said his club is “on the player personnel; Ed Creech Saturday’s Games COLORADO ROCKIES—Agreed to terms with C petitive team in their confer- Toronto at Washington, 4 p.m. Yorvit Torrealba on a two-year contract. OT. Next: vs. Utah, Saturday, fringe” when it comes to was hired as a senior adviser Philadelphia at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Agreed to terms ence,” said coach Jody for scouting; and Matt Minnesota at Memphis, 5 p.m. with C Rene Rivera and INF Terry Tiffee on minor Dec. 8. bringing back third baseman Dallas at New Orleans, 5 p.m. league contracts. No. 18 Clemson (6-0) did Steliga. “I was very pleased Detroit at Milwaukee, 5:30 p.m. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Named Jack Bowen Pedro Feliz, meaning Kevin Nerland was named a special Charlotte at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. national crosschecker. not play. vs. South Carolina, with our determination Houston at Sacramento, 7 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Named Ron Frandsen or Rich Aurilia assistant for scouting. Sunday’s Games Schueler and Joe Lefebvre senior advisors for Saturday. Cleveland at Boston, 9:30 a.m. player personnel, Ed Creech senior advisor for No. 19 Gonzaga (6-1) beat throughout the whole game. Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 12:30 p.m. scouting and Matt Nerland special assistant for Portland at San Antonio, 12:30 p.m. scouting. Saint Joseph’s 70-65 in OT. We are now preparing for the New Jersey at Detroit, 3 p.m. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Named Devon Phoenix at New York, 4 p.m. White minor league outfield coordinator. Next: vs. Connecticut, Shasta Tournament this week- you keep getting better each Miami at Denver, 5 p.m. BASKETBALL Saturday. Golden State at Seattle, 6 p.m. National Basketball Association end.” Niners week, it’s eventually going to Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. DENVER NUGGETS—Signed C Jelani McCoy No. 20 Wisconsin (5-1) did from Los Angeles (NBADL). not play. Next: vs. Wofford, The Mendocino ladies bas- make a difference, and that’s SAN ANTONIO SPURS—Assigned G Darius Continued from Page A-7 what happened in Arizona.” NHL Washington to Austin (NBADL). Monday. ketball team indeed moves on FOOTBALL No. 21 BYU (5-1) did not Though Smith has openly EASTERN CONFERENCE National Football League to the Shasta Tournament this 49ers’ only victory in more Atlantic Division INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed CB Keiwan play. Next: at Portland, pondered the consequences of W L OT Pts GF GA Ratliff. Signed CB Darrell Hunter to the practice weekend starting Friday at 7 than two months. Philadelphia 14 8 2 30 76 67 squad. Saturday. shutting himself down for the N.Y. Rangers 13 9 2 28 53 47 NEW YORK JETS—Claimed DL Kareem Brown No. 22 Southern Cal (5-1) “I didn’t play as well as I’d N.Y. Islanders 13 8 1 27 54 57 off waivers from New England. p.m. with a game against season, he doesn’t seem ready New Jersey 12 10 2 26 60 61 HOCKEY vs. Oklahoma. Next: vs. No 4 like to earlier in the year, Pittsburgh 10 11 2 22 68 69 National Hockey League Santa Rosa. to give up just yet. He still Northeast Division MINNESOTA WILD—Assigned G Nolan Schaefer Kansas, Sunday. when things didn’t go well,” W L OT Pts GF GA to Houston (AHL). Activated G Josh Harding from No. 23 Xavier (5-1) did not Dilfer said. “But you just try attends every position meet- Ottawa 16 5 2 34 73 56 injured reserve. ing with Dilfer, third-stringer Montreal 13 8 3 29 73 65 SAN JOSE SHARKS—Assigned LW Tomas Plihal play. Next: vs. Belmont, to keep improving on the Boston 12 8 2 26 58 54 to Worcester (AHL). Saturday. Shaun Hill and practice Buffalo 11 11 1 23 67 63 COLLEGE things you’re not doing well. Toronto 8 11 6 22 73 90 NEBRASKA—Named Tom Osborne interim foot- No. 24 N.C. State (4-2) did squadder Drew Olson, prepar- Southeast Division ball coach. Lakers If there’s one thing I am, it’s W L OT Pts GF GA not play. Next: at East ing himself in case he feels Carolina 13 9 3 29 81 75 resilient. ... The more you Florida 12 12 1 25 65 70 TOP 25 FARED Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 8. Continued from Page A-8 better next week. Atlanta 11 12 0 22 61 78 play, the more comfortable Tampa Bay 10 12 2 22 75 75 No. 25 Kansas State (4-2) “Definitely, if at all possi- Washington 8 15 2 18 58 74 Thursday Bryant and very little to do you get, and there’s a rhythm WESTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 North Carolina (6-0) lost to No 17 Oregon 80-77 in with the talent here,” Jackson ble, I want to avoid Central Division OT. Next: vs. Notre Dame, with the people around you. If W L OT Pts GF GA did not play. Next: at said. “It’s about the proximity (surgery),” Smith said. Detroit 16 6 2 34 81 59 Tuesday. that I feel to this organization, the comfort I feel working for this organization, and the Giguere makes progress I think we’re mak- 38 saves in ing.” Jackson and former Boston Ducks’ 4-1 victo- Celtics coach Red Auerbach each have earned a record ry over Flames nine championship rings as a CALGARY, Alberta (AP) head coach. Jackson guided the Michael Jordan-led — Jean-Sebastien Giguere Chicago Bulls to six titles in made 38 saves to help the the 1990s before taking a year off from coaching and then Anaheim Ducks beat the joining the Lakers before the Calgary Flames 4-1 on 1999-2000 season. “I’ve had tremendous suc- Thursday night. cesses and ultimately some Giguere, benched in the great highs in this game, but third period Tuesday night in the ultimate thing is about this team coming back into promi- the Ducks’ 4-0 loss in nence in this game,” Jackson Vancouver, allowed only Alex said. “We want this team to get back that consistency of a Tanguay’s power-play goal team that wan win on a con- early in the first period. sistent basis.” Todd Marchant, Chris Jackson took a 927-399 record as a head coach into Kunitz, Corey Perry and Rob Thursday night’s game, Niedermayer scored for including a 382-206 mark with the Lakers. His career Anaheim. playoff record is 179-77.

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information or preregistration, call Stephanie Center. Sales will be daily until Dec. 18, or Emblem Club fashion Gang at 456-3243. until sold out. Hours are Saturday and COMMUNITY BRIEFS Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday show set for Dec. 8 A Healing Cooperative’s through Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ukiah Emblem Club’s Annual Fashion Soroptimist International of Ukiah’s profits Show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at noon Anton Stadium stakeholders’ ‘Holiday Open House’ from the sale help women and girls in our com- in the Norm Island Building, Ukiah Elks to include art show on Dec. 7 munity. Their beneficiaries have included The Lodge, 1200 Hastings Road, Ukiah. meeting set for Dec. 5 Cancer Recourse Center, American Caner Fashions by Especially For You will be The City of Ukiah Community Services A Healing Cooperative will hold its annual Society, The Ukiah Dolphins, LVN program, modeled and available for purchase. A lun- Department would like to announce a meeting Holiday Open House and Art Show on Friday, Scholarships at High Schools in the area, The cheon will be prepared by Gladys Delsol. for the stakeholders of Anton Stadium. The Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Girl Scouts, MS Mendocino and Hospice of There will be door prizes and a raffle, with a meeting will be reviewing project status and Participants will be able to view or buy art Ukiah among others. For more information $12 donation requested. continuing with fundraising planning. work from various local artists who are also about Soroptimist or the candy sales, call Nikki For information and tickets, call 462-7907 The meeting will be held on Wednesday, AHC participants, as well as socialize amidst at 463-8600 or Jessica at 743-1902. or 468-9603. Dec. 5, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Civic food, music and fun. Materials for making hol- Center Annex, 411 W. Clay Street, in iday wreaths will be available, as will AHC Conference Room 5. staff, participants and volunteers. All are invited. For more information, call Larmie at 462-3360, ext. 203. Persons interest- Gift Idea of The Day Potter Valley Garden Club ed in submitting art for the show should con- to meet on Dec. 5 tact Lynn Thompson, by Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 391-2414. On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the Potter Valley Garden Club will meet at Carol Hermsmeyer’s All Kayaks 20% Off home at 1 p.m. The club officers will host the PCCY and PCCY meeting. Instead of the customary exchange of Child Abuse gifts between members, each member will con- Ocean, Old Town, Bic, Colorado, Pantoon Boats tribute to a “Kitty” and by agreement of the Prevention Commission members the money will be donated to a wor- set to meet on Dec. 7 Ocean thy cause. In years past this gift has been given to the volunteer fire department in Potter The Mendocino County Policy Council on Valley, The Youth Program or other needy Children and Youth and the PCCY Child Abuse causes. Prevention Commission will meet on Friday, For more information, call Carol Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Mendocino Hermsmeyer, 743-1137. Carol’s address is: County Department of Social Services, 747 S. 12556 Powerhouse Road in Potter Valley. State St., Big Sur conference room, Ukiah. Videoconferencing to Ukiah will be held at the Fort Bragg office of the Department of Social Phoenix Hospice holiday Services, at 825 S. Franklin. support group set for Dec. 5 For more information, call Jill Singleton at 463-7929. Phoenix Hospice will be presenting its annual seminar, “Acknowledging Loss at the Holidays,” on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to St. Mary’s 3-day rummage 7:30 p.m. at the new Phoenix Hospice sale set for Dec. 7, 8 and 9 ertificates Bereavement Room, 100 San Hedrin Circle, Gift C Willits. The end-of-year holidays often present St. Mary’s School invites the community to special challenges for those who have experi- drop by for the bi-annual rummage sale and Available enced major losses due to death, divorce, mov- pick up a treasure or two. There will be a wide ing, or job changes. At this time of the year assortment of accessories, toys, household scheduled for celebrating, many individuals goods, appliances, and furniture at the sale. may feel out of step, a certain hollowness to the Held in the school auditorium, the rummage * Expires 12-24-07. Limited in stock on hand. gaiety. The bereaved feel a heightened sense of sale will be open on Friday. Dec. 7 from 9 am loss and sadness. An empty seat at the table, a to 4 pm, Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 am to 2 pm, solitary presence in a home shared for many and on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday is “$1 a Bag” day but many of the bar- G.I. Joe’s Outdoor Store years, social activities now abandoned or changed -- all may contribute to a desperate gains may be gone by then. wish to somehow avoid the holidays altogeth- Ten percent of the sale proceeds will be 976 N. State St. • Ukiah er. donated to Plowshares. The school is located at Hospice offers community members the 991 S. Dora St. in Ukiah. For more informa- 468-8834 opportunity to explore feelings of personal loss tion, contact the St. Mary’s School office dur- in the context of the holiday season. Realistic ing their regular office hours at 462-3888. goals and coping strategies will be presented. You can find it here..... Finding new ways to move through this time of Soroptimist of Ukiah the year can honor both lost loved ones and Shop Locally survivors on the journey of healing. to begin selling See’s Dec. 8 “Acknowledging Loss at the Holidays” will Soroptimist International of Ukiah will The Ukiah be facilitated by Stephanie Gang, Bereavement begin selling Christmas See’s Candy on Coordinator. This presentation is offered free Saturday Dec. 8, in front of Raley’s of charge to all community members. For more Supermarket at the Crossroad Shopping DAILY JOURNAL

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all the way up to mandatory protecting the country. Water Conservation Council, Water conservation under certain Briefly County which is made up of public conditions. Bin Laden urges and private sector water Currently, the board is only Continued from Page A-1 Continued from Page A-2 Europeans to stop Continued from Page A-1 boards.” considering voluntary conser- According to the group’s from Lake Mendocino. vation, Koehler said. A letter is helping America In June, the State Water Web site, the California Urban As per a term of the water being sent out to district cus- Bush presses CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Al- Resources Control Board Water Conservation Council district’s agreement with the tomers informing them that, if announced that entities that was created to “increase effi- Democrats to Qaida chief Osama bin Laden take water out of the Russian Sonoma County Water the declaration of emergency cient water use statewide Agency, the district must called on Europeans to stop River, which flows out of passes, the board will be ask- approve Iraq helping the United States in through partnerships among reduce withdrawals from the ing for an immediate cessation Lake Mendocino, must reduce war funding the war in Afghanistan, urban water agencies, public lake to half of the average for of the use of agricultural water water usage by 15 percent. the month over the last three WASHINGTON (AP) — according to excerpts of a new The city of Ukiah has been interest organizations and pri- and an increase in voluntary audiotape broadcast Thursday years if storage in the lake conservation of domestic President Bush sternly practicing voluntary water vate entities...and now has drops below 30,000 acre-feet. pressed Democrats to approve on Al-Jazeera television. conservation since the begin- 384 members.” water use to 40 percent. Water Bin Laden said it was According to the U.S. Army district customers have already money to fund the Iraq war ning of July. Sanford said water conser- unjust for the United States to Roland Sanford of the Corps of Engineers, storage in achieved 30 percent voluntary “without strings and without vation wasn’t always a regular Lake Mendocino on Thursday delay” before leaving town have invaded Afghanistan for Mendocino County Water reduction. sheltering him after the Sept. item of concern, and was pre- was 29,514 acre-feet. for the Christmas holidays, Agency said he will be pre- viously only implemented This means the district will Koehler said those mea- something congressional lead- 11 terror attacks, saying he senting the board with options only be allowed to draw 30 sures would remain in place ers have already indicated was the “only one responsi- for water conservation, espe- when a crisis was already acre-feet of water from the until the board’s December they will not do. After more ble” for the deadly assaults on cially in land use planning. under way. lake in December. meeting, when the situation failed attempts to pass legisla- New York and Washington. “We’ll be looking at things “Water conservation used Declaration of a water would be re-evaluated. tion ordering troops home “The events of Manhattan like landscaping and indoor to only be for emergencies, emergency will allow the The public meeting to make from Iraq, Democrats have were retaliation against the plumbing,” he said. “We’ll but now it’s a day-in and day- board to activate an ordinance a decision on declaring a water said they plan to sit on Bush’s American-Israeli alliance’s also be looking at whether or out kind of concern,” he said. it passed earlier this year, said emergency will be held within $196 billion request for war aggression against our people not it would be a good idea to Rob Burgess can be reached district General Manager Bill the next two weeks, the exact spending until next year. in Palestine and Lebanon, and join the California Urban at [email protected]. Koehler. date to be announced soon, Bush said this will push the I am the only one responsible The ordinance allows for Pentagon toward an account- • Willits • Koehler said. for it. The Afghan people and NOYO THEATRE 459-NOYO (6696) phased enforcement of conser- Ben Brown can be reached at ing nightmare and affect the government knew nothing Visit us at our website www.cinemawest.com vation measures in the district, [email protected]. military’s ability to do its job about it,” he said. INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES 7:00PM WED & THUS ONLY The Darjeeling Limited R Construction crews started Granite Construction of Adv. Tix on Sale THE GOLDEN 7:00 COMPASS (PG-13) # Fred Claus work in April of 2006, fixing Additional matinees Sat-Sun 1:50, 4:20 PG Hwy. 20 Ukiah was the primary con- Adv. 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[email protected]. the Ukiah Tradition... Storewide Happy Holidays Sale from our family to yours! 10-50% OFF (On selected Items) Let Curry’s help you with your holiday wish list... HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Recliners Holiday Open Starting At Studio $ DECEMBER 1, 2007 259 in stock 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. HOYMAN/BRoWE STUDIO Ukiah Clearlake Lakeport 462-2901 995-0114 263-4415 245 E. Standley 14090 Olympic Dr. 335 N. Main St. 323 N. MAIN ST. • UKIAH Free Delivery In Most Areas 462-5911 Mon-Sat 9AM - 5:30PM • Ukiah Open Sundays 11AM - 5PM ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 – B-1 Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Mendocino Ballet’s Holiday publishers, and freelancers should be aware of to stay current. She aims to demystify terms like XML, metadata, keywords, BILLBOARD Tea Party set for Sunday soft proofing, and eBooks Mendocino Ballet invites the community to attend a Holiday In addition to Ms. Hazlewood’s talk, there will be time for Tea Party at their studio on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. The networking with other attendees, a White Elephant gift Holiday Open House at Grace Hudson event will include sandwiches and sweet treats while attendees exchange, and an Italian-style buffet dinner. The event is open Museum and Sun House this Saturday are entertained by holiday characters, including Mrs. Claus, to the public, at a cost of $21 per person. The deadline for reser- preview scenes from The Nutcracker Ballet, browse in the hol- vations is Tuesday, Dec. 4. Reseservations can be made by e- mailing [email protected]. The Sun House will sparkle with decorations during the iday boutique and enter free door prize drawings. annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. Tickets are available at the Mendocino Ballet Studio, located to 3 p.m. The day’s free events will include caroling by the at 205 S. State Street, or at the Mendocino Book Company. The ‘Urban Birds’ art exhibit at Tierra -- Ukiah Madrigal Singers, guided tours of the Sun House, visits ticket prices are $12 for adults, and $8 for children 12 and Art, Garden Wine set to open on Dec. 6 with Santa Claus, gift shopping, refreshments, book signings, under. Proceeds from this event go to support Mendocino and browsing of “Radiant Visions,” Grace Hudson Museum’s Ballet. For more information, call Trudy McCreanor at 463- Using a variety of imagery processes and forms, Tierra -- Art, stunning exhibit of Huichol Indian art. 2290. Garden, Wine’s proprietor Nicole Martenson has created a col- Grace Hudson Museum’s Holiday Open House always draws lection of pieces that ask the questions “What would it be like lots of kids, both big and little, who treasure the warmly con- without these species?” and “What voids do they fill in our lives vivial atmosphere, the varied activities, and the opportunity to Mary Hazlewood of John Wiley if we just pay attention?” buy beautiful arts, crafts, and books. Authors will be on hand to & Sons to Speak on Dec. 4 “I think differently about gardening now,” says Martensen. sign several books, including Jeanette Stroh cookbooks, A.O. “We often leave seed heads on plants for the birds to harvest Carpenter’s historical Mendocino County photography cata- On Thursday, Dec. 6, Bookbuilders Northcoast will hold its and our plants for sale at Tierra are chosen with pollinators in logues, and Holly Brackman’s textile text. All items from the quarterly Networking Salon Dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the mind. It’s great to see hummingbirds, bluebirds, tohees, tit Museum Store will be on sale at a 15 percent discount. Hill House in Mendocino. The featured guest is Mary mice, and juncos finding some benefit.” An artist reception will In addition to gift store items, specialty items from local arti- Hazlewood, Manager of Production Technology, at John Wiley be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 to 8 p.m. at Tierra, 312 N. School sans and businesses will be on sale, including products from & Sons. St., in downtown Ukiah. For more information, call 468-7936. McFadden Farms, P. J. Gourmet and Stroh Ranch, Potter Valley Hazlewood has a BA in printmaking from SFSU and has Soap Works, Mendocino Wine Company, Horsetail Studio, worked for a catalog publisher, a design studio, and a commer- Kitty Rose to perform Kylee’s Kandies, and Carol Hall’s Hot Pepper Jelly Company. cial print shop. She developed and oversaw an electronic com- All sales benefit Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House. position program called EMM for Jossey-Bass, and was the at the Hopland Inn on Dec. 7 Grace Hudson Museum is at 431 S. Main St., Ukiah. From graphic designer for a university in-plant printing facility for 12 Kitty Rose, that “Singing Cowgirl from Hopland, Highway 101, take Gobbi St. to Main. Turn right on Main. For years. Having weathered the transitions from cold type to the California,” will perform her annual holiday concert on Friday, more information, call 467-2836 or visit their web site at digital age, Ms. Hazlewood has learned to relish the inevitable Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. The public is invited to the Hopland Inn to lis- www.gracehudsonmuseum.org. technology advances in publishing. In her talk “Emerging ten to country music while dining, or just sitting and listening. Trends in Publishing Technology: Tools You Can Use,” she will Reservations are suggested, as seating is limited. For more Cheshire Books to host local touch on advances in publishing technology -- things authors, information, call the Hopland Inn at 744-1890. authors’ book signing on Dec. 1 Cheshire Books invites the community to a book signing with four of the coast’s most accomplished authors on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. The authors include Julie Higgins who, along with poet Joe Pulichino, has published a beautiful gift-book entitled “Illuminated Heart: Love Songs of a Zen Romantic;” Ginny Rorby, who is a nationally recognized young-adult author, with a locally set novel, “Hurt Go Happy;” Larry Wagner, who recently published Artists of the Mendocino Coast, an elegant photographic volume showcasing seventy-seven local artist; and professional organizer Maggie Watson, author of the increasingly significant guide-book, which is designed to give loved-ones peace of mind, “A Graceful Farewell: Putting Your The hottest gifts. Affairs in Order.” For more information, call Cheshire Books at 964-5918. Cheshire Books is located at 345 N. Franklin St. in downtown Fort Bragg, directly across from Racine’s. Santa is coming to town on Dec. 1 The reliable network. Santa is coming to downtown Ukiah Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3 Only from Verizon Wireless. p.m. to kick off our Small-Town Christmas. Santa will be com- ing to Santa’s Workshop at 259 S. School Street in Ukiah at 3 p.m. Santa will be available to have photos taken at his ™ Workshop (259 S. School Street ) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The new touch screen Voyagerer byby LG At 4:45 p.m., there will be live entertainment at the Alex R. 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With new 2-yr activation per phone. 3rd ‘Noche de Estrellas’this Saturday Give America’s Near and Arnold’s School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education and Nuestra Casa will present “Noche de Estrellas” Most Reliable (“Night of the Stars”), a Spanish language talent show of song, Wireless Network dance, poetry featuring over 50 local performers ages 5 to 85. It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., at the Ukiah High School Auditorium, 1000 Low Gap Road, Ukiah. All ages are invited to attend the evening of songs, music, Free Shipping: Call 1.800.2.JOIN.IN Click verizonwireless.com Shop extended holiday hours dance, street theater, jokes and stories in Spanish. General Call store for specific hours admission is $5. for more information, call 462-9370, or visit VERIZON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS STORES Store hours: M–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 11am–6pm. Store hours vary. Hablamos español SPACE’s web site at http://www.spaceperformingarts.org. 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Authorized Retailers may impose additional as the “Quartet” in the famous opera Rigoletto for the home’s equipment-related charges, including cancellation fees. annual celebration of Guiseppe Verdi’s birthday, the play Wireless Depot Next Wave Electronics Computer Works Unlimited SANTA ROSA UKIAH WILLITS becomes a celebration of friendship, love, music, opera, aging Coddingtown Mall 1070 N. State St. Highway 20 and Guiseppe Verdi. Communications 101 653 S. State St. Quartet will run Thursdays through Sundays until Dec. 2. UKIAH LAKEPORT All performances are at 8 p.m. except for 2 p.m. Sunday 1252 Airport Park Blvd. B5 1565 S. Main St. matinees on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 (no night performances on these dates). Activation fee/line: $35 ($25 for secondary Family SharePlan® lines w/2-yr Agmts). Tickets are $15 on Thursday, Friday and Sunday; $20 on IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Customer Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form and credit approval. 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PEANUTS by Charles M. Schulz THE BORN LOSER by Art and Chip Sansom

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

DILBERT by Scott Adams FRANK AND ERNEST by Bob Thaves

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE by Lynn Johnson BEETLE BAILEY by Mort Walker

DOONESBURY by Gary Trudeau HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Dik Browne

ducer, is 78; Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989), Yippie proverb Datebook: Friday, November 30, 2007 political activist; Ridley Scott (1937-), direc- TODAY’S FACT: Mark Twain’s two most tor, is 70; Billy Idol (1955-), singer, is 52; Bo widely read books, “The Adventures of Today is the 334th day of 2007 and the 69th streak on the quiz show “Jeopardy!” came to Jackson (1962-), athlete, is 45; Ben Stiller Huckleberry Finn” and “The Adventures of day of autumn. an end. (1965-), actor, is 42. Tom Sawyer” can be found on the American TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1939, the Soviet TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Jonathan Swift TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1991, the U.S. Library Association’s list of most frequently Union invaded Finland. (1667-1745), clergyman/satirist; Mark Twain women’s soccer team defeated Norway to win banned books in the United States. In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the (Samuel Clemens) (1835-1910), writer; Sir the first women’s soccer world championship. TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon Brady Bill, a major gun-control measure. Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British states- TODAY’S QUOTE: “Free speech is the In 2004, Ken Jennings’ 74-game winning man; Dick Clark (1929-), TV personality/pro- right to shout ‘theater’ in a crowded fire.” -- a (Nov. 24) and last quarter (Dec. 1).

in the final analysis, and nei- if you are sloppy in handling but you could have a strong -- Others should be willing to ther will you. them, they could give you a tendency to jump to conclu- help you out, but only up to a ASTROGRAPH AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- headache instead. sions instead. Take time to point. Don’t take on some- Feb. 19) -- If you’re not sure TAURUS (April 20-May gather all the facts and sort thing you know you can’t what is at stake or what you’re 20) -- You may want to run the things out realistically. complete without assistance. By Bernice Bede Osol doing concerning a financial show, but you’ll be better off LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The job could be left hanging. deal, get expert advice. A mis- blending into the group, rather It’s generally a good policy SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. calculation over the cost of than sticking out. If you not to borrow expensive items 22) -- What is apt to contribute SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- something could turn out to be attempt to manipulate your from others, but if you think to your downfall is building Dec. 21) -- Make certain that an expensive mistake. peers, they are likely to shut this is necessary, take extra large hopes upon false premis- all you do is well thought out, PISCES (Feb. 20-March you down. care in handling the item. es. Although it’s always good because relying upon chance 20) -- In order for this day to GEMINI (May 21-June There’s a strong possibility of to be optimistic, your assump- or Lady Luck to pull you be a productive and happy 20) -- You might start out like breakage. tions may be based on unreal- one, you must avoid hanging Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 through important matters a house on fire, attempting to VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. istic factors. out with erratic associates. A plethora of opportunities could be a pipe dream. They’ll do all kinds of chores. You’ll 22) -- When it comes to part- Know where to look for Their unexpected shenanigans not be dependable allies. tire just as quickly. Don’t nership situations, be romance, and you’ll find it. could flow your way in the could cause more trouble than CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- expect others to finish things; The Astro-Graph Matchmaker year ahead, and you’ll want to you’d like. extremely selective. If you get Jan. 19) -- Even if others tend they’ll leave the mess for you take advantage of all of them, ARIES (March 21-April involved with a sloppy work- instantly reveals which signs but you can’t. Select only to exaggerate things, don’t to clean up. er, you may end up having to are romantically perfect for yield to a temptation to top 19) -- There are all kinds of those you can comfortably jobs and projects you may CANCER (June 21-July help pay for his or her mis- you. Mail $3 to Astro-Graph, handle, so you don’t collapse their tall tales. They actually 22) -- Normally you’re very takes. P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH won’t get away with their fibs intend to get done that would under the load. better your circumstances. But adroit at thinking on your feet, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) 44092-0167.

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THE LEARNING CHALLENGER by Robert Barnett

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

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion 74133 TREE 30 10 32 26 Unscramble these four Jumbles, EMTP one letter to each square, 13 -2 5 31 to form four ordinary words. ERHT 8362438 TSDU GAREW

CLUE: WILDFLOWER ORDER GRID 74 ©2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 74 All Rights Reserved.

36 74 FECOR S 31 -2 74 TR 8 74 T 74 74 74 74 74 11/30/2007 HAVEEB DECODED MESSAGE:

ANSWERS IN NEXT EDITION © 2007 Robert Barnett www.jumble.com RARQUY Answers to Previous Now arrange the circled letters Learning Challenger to form the surprise answer, as A FERTILE CRESCENT suggested by the above cartoon.

35 6 -1 31 AFER A: OF “ ” 030356 TILE (Answers tomorrow) 34 3 3 31 Jumbles: HELLO ODDLY POLLEN DAMAGE CRES Yesterday’s 232343 Answer: What the greyhound turned into when he CENT raced around the track — A “LAP” DOG 11/29/2007 Mother wonders what to do about a rumored youthful crush

Dear Annie: I live in Southern California Dear Annie: I own a restaurant in a small you have to pay for the food and drink served and have two kids. The oldest is 12. She has a town and am wondering what the correct pro- at a restaurant you own. The solution is quite brown belt in karate and two of her friends ANNIE’S MAILBOX tocol is for eating with my patrons. Since I simple. The next time you go out with friends, (they’re brothers) also have brown belts. know many of my patrons socially, we some- select a different restaurant. If they say they’d The 15-year-old brother has a habit of talk- By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar times get together for meals. When discussing prefer yours, reply that eating in your own ing to me every time I take my daughter to dinner plans with a friend last week, we decid- restaurant is like working overtime and it’s ed to have dinner together and chose my much more pleasant for you to sample the karate class. He comes up to the car window far. -- Concerned Mom and says “Hi.” I always ask how he’s doing in restaurant. other places around town. If they truly enjoy Dear Mom: Sounds like hormones, but we school. I’m beginning to think, however, that After dinner, my friend simply left without your company over the free ride, they will be don’t like the “vague threat.” It’s possible that he doesn’t see me as a friend. The younger one offering to pay his share of the bill. This ended more than happy to go elsewhere. told my daughter that his brother has a crush on his little brother is telling tall tales, but if your up costing me not only the food price and the Dear Annie: I am writing in response to me. The younger one also mentioned a vague instincts say the boy could take out his frustra- loss of revenue from the dinner, but also the “Aging with Dignity,” who was upset by the threat that if the boy can’t talk to me, he’ll pick tions on your daughter, you need to take it seri- tip. This happens fairly often, and I guess peo- rudeness of a former high school classmate on my daughter. ously. Make it clear that you have no interest in ple just presume the food and service is free about the baldness of her husband. Both of these boys attend the same school as him. Cool the small talk. Be less friendly and since I am the owner. I, too, am a balding man in my early 50s and my daughter. I’ve talked to their parents, and chatty. If you are married, have your husband How should I deal with this? Obviously, I do have received a few barbs from time to time not want to end the social situations, but I am the karate instructor has talked to the older boy, drive your daughter to karate for a while, or put about my thinning hair. I find a quick-witted tired of always paying for dinner. This is espe- but nothing is getting through his head. Is it her in a carpool so you don’t see this boy as response is most appropriate in these situa- cially difficult if there is liquor involved, just hormones, or is he reaching out for some often. (Make sure the school and the karate tions. My favorite is, “I guess I’m just receiv- other reason? This is starting to go a little too instructor keep an eye on this kid.) because of the taxes. I could use some guide- lines. My restaurant is my income, not a hobby ing my halo early.” for entertaining. -- Perplexed in Foodland A little humor goes a long way. -- Proud To FRIDAY EVENING Dear Perplexed: Your friends don’t realize Be a Skin Head in Indy 11/30/07 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 BROADCAST CHANNELS C News Friends $ Friends $ Seinfeld $ Next Band Don’t Forget the Lyrics! Ten O’clock News (N) Seinfeld $ E News (N) Extra (N) Hollywood Deal or No Deal (N) Friday Night Lights (N) Las Vegas (N) $% News (N) F News (N) % Eye-Bay Judge J. 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844-07 876-07 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 879-07 LOST & LOST & 11-30/07 11-16,23,30/07 11-30/07 30 FOUND 30 FOUND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 835-07 NOTICE OF CITY OF UKIAH ZONING FOUND: Black & white 855-07 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section Trustee’s Sale Number: 45201 TSG #: 11-9,16,23,30/07 ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARING long haired cat. 11-16,23,30,12-7/07 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 3423924 Notice YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UN- FICTITIOUS California Rural Service Minor Use Permit Vic. of Tomki Rd. & FICTITIOUS as amended, that a public hearing will be held BUSINESS NAME Amendment 07-40: 300 Seminary Avenue, West Rd. 485-7278 DER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December BUSINESS NAME before the Executive Director of the California STATEMENT Ukiah. Notice is hereby given that the City of 15, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO STATEMENT Pollution Control Financing Authority (the “Au- File No.: 2007-F0719 Ukiah Zoning Administrator will conduct a I sure do hope I was PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE File No.: 2007-F0757 thority”) or his designee on Wednesday, De- THE FOLLOWING public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, got lost and was not SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING cember 19, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., California PERSON(S) IS 2007 at 2:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to dis- dumped. I was found AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF time, or as soon thereafter as such matters (ARE) DOING BUSI- PERSON(S) IS cuss and act on a proposal to amend a previ- Sun 11/25 on Orr may be heard, in Room 470 of 915 Capitol THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU NESS AS: (ARE) DOING BUSI- ously approved Minor Use Permit. The pro- Springs Rd and Mall, Sacramento, California, on the proposed I am a female Aire- SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On De- MADEMOISELLE NESS AS: posal involves placing 3 small panel antennas brought to the Ukiah issuance by the Authority of one or more ser- dale and I was found cember 6, 2007, at 10:00 AM, At the main en- BABETTE T&T ALL PURPOSE on the existing Ukiah Civic Center communi- shelter. I am an adult ies of revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in an ag- in Boonville at the in- 205 School St. PAVEMENT cations tower, rather than the two larger ones male Rottie/shepherd trance to the Mendocino County Courthouse, gregate principal amount not to exceed tersection of HWY Ukiah, CA 95482 CLEANSING previously approved. The panels are also pro- mix. If not claimed I 100 North State Street, Ukiah CA, Alliance Ti- $4,345,000. 253 and 128. I ap- Valeri Hammang- posed to be placed lower on the tower than will be available for tle Company, as duly appointed trustee, will 9670 Laughlin Way Bond proceeds will be used to finance (i) the pear friendly to peo- Campbell previously approved. The proposal also in- adoption on 12/1. sell, at public auction to the highest bidder, in Redwood Valley, CA construction and equipping of, and site im- ple and would like to 310 Crestview Dr. volves the placement of three small equip- Missin a pet? Come 95470 provements to, a materials recovery facility go home. If not lawful money of the United States, all payable Ukiah, CA 95482 ment boxes within the existing equipment to 298 Plant Rd. Theron Raoul Tay- and a diesel fueling station and the acquisi- claimed, I will be at the time of sale, the following described This business is con- area below the existing communications tow- there are many lost lor tion of equipment for the collection, process- available for adoption property situated in Mendocino County, Cali- ducted by an Individ- er. APPLICANT: California Rural animals here or call 9670 Laughlin Way ing and transfer of solid waste to be located on 12/3. Call Sage at fornia: 9515 West Road, Redwood Valley CA ual. The registrant Service/U.S. Cellular. PUBLIC HEARING: Sage 467-6453 at 350-351 Franklin Avenue, Willits, California the Ukiah Shelter commenced to trans- Redwood Valley, CA The public hearing will be conducted in Con- 95470 – APN(s) 160-272-21. The Trustee dis- 95490; (ii) improvements to an existing trans- 467-6453 or come by act business under 95470 ference Room 1 at the Ukiah Civic Center, HELP claims any liability for any incorrectness of the fer station and site improvements to be locat- to identify me at 298 the fictitious business Sherylin Ann Young 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA. All inter- WANTED street address and other common designa- ed at 40855 Fish Rock Road, Gualala, Cali- Plant Rd. 120 name or names listed 9680 Laughlin Way ested citizens are encouraged to review the fornia 95445; (iii) the acquisition or retrofitting THE ROUND tion, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be above on Oct. 26, Redwood Valley, CA proposed Minor Use Permit Amendment, and of rolling stock and vehicles for the collection, VALLEY UNIFIED made without covenant or warranty, express 2007. Endorsed-Filed 95470 participate in the public hearing. Copies of processing and transfer of solid waste and SCHOOL DISTRICT or implied, regarding title, possession or en- on Oct. 26, 2007 at This business is con- the proposed application materials are availa- the acquisition of collection carts, all which is currently accepting cumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid bal- the Mendocino Coun- ducted by co-part- ble for review at the Ukiah Department of may be located from time to time at the loca- applications for the ty Clerks Office. Planning and Community Development ? 300 ance of the obligations secured by and pur- ners The registrant tions listed in item (i) or (ii) above or at any of I am a male cream following positions: /s/Valeri Hammang- Seminary Avenue, Ukiah. The City Zoning suant to the power of sale contained in that commenced to trans- the following additional locations: (a) 90500 and white cat off for a Teaching positions: Campbell Administrator welcomes written or oral public Alternative Education certain Deed of Trust (together with any modi- act business under Refuse Road, Covelo, California 95428; (b) romantic walk with VALERI HAMMANG- participation on this matter. All interested per- - Indep. Study/ Con- fications thereto), executed by Barry J. Inman the fictitious business 1825 Branscomb Road, Laytonville, California my B&W girlfriend on CAMPBELL sons may submit comments in writing to the tinuation HS- Valid and Diane M. Inman, Husband and Wife as name or names listed 95454; (c) 37551 North Highway 1, Westport, North Bush St. near Planning Department staff at 300 Seminary teaching crdntl req’d 852-07 above on 11-15-07. California 95488; (d) 39992 South Highway 1, Frank Zeek school. joint tenats, as trustor, and recorded Decem- Avenue prior to the December 11, 2007 Publ Instructor’s for ROP 11-16,23,30,12-7/07 Endorsed-Filed on Gualala, California 95445; (e) 5801 Eastside We thought of stop- ber 22, 2005, as Instrument Number 2005- and participate in the public hearing. Informa- classes: 5 or more FICTITIOUS Road, Talmage, California 95481; and (f) 555 ping by to visit the 27663 in the office of the Mendocino County 11/15/2007 at the tion regarding this matter may be obtained by yrs of exp. in voca- BUSINESS NAME Fort Bragg Road, Willits, California 95490; children and then Mendocino County contacting the Department of Planning and tional trade & inter- Recorder. The total amount of the unpaid bal- STATEMENT and (iv) the acquisition of collection carts to amble on home when Clerks Office. Community Development at 463-6200, be- ested in teaching ance of the obligations secured by the proper- File No.: 2007-F0755 be located with customers in the City of Wil- quick as a wink we /s/Sherylin Young tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., skills to young peo- ty to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, THE FOLLOWING lits, California, in various unincorporated por- found ourselves in a SHERYLIN YOUNG Monday through Friday. ple. expenses and advances at the time of the ini- PERSON(S) IS tions of Mendocino County, California and/or box and taken to the /s/Charley Stump, Director of Planning and On call Substitute (ARE) DOING BUSI- 883-07 in the Brooktrails Township Community Serv- Ukiah shelter. Please tial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale Community Development. Certified Teachers, NESS AS: 11-30,12-7,14,21/07 ices District. All financed assets will be owned help us find our way is estimated to be $646,217.53, provided, daily rate $150. Must KENYA SAFARI FICTITIOUS and/or operated by Solid Wastes of Willits, home. Call Sage at however, prepayment premiums, accrued in- possess or be able to TRAVEL BUSINESS NAME Inc. and/or affiliates thereof. 467-6453. terest and advances, fees and any additional obtain a valid 30 day 23990 A Howard St. STATEMENT Notice is further given that at said hearing all sums due under the terms of the Note will in- Covelo, CA 95428 sub., or other teach- File No.: 2007-F0779 proponents and opponents of the proposed fi- ing crdntl issued by crease this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s Raymond Thoya THE FOLLOWING nancing will have an opportunity to be heard NEWSPAPER 32151 Mendocino the Calif. Commis- bid at said sale may include all or part of said PERSON(S) IS on the question as to whether such revenue ADVERTISING Pass Rd. sion on Teacher Cre- amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will (ARE) DOING BUSI- bonds should be issued. Written comments gets read. gets remembered. dentialing. Covelo, CA 95428 gets results! accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or NESS AS: may also be submitted to the Authority prior I have a big problem. On call Sub. person- This business is con- to 5:00 p.m., California time, on Tuesday, De- I was found Sat national bank, a check drawn by a state or ducted by an Individ- REAL PCS With so many advertising nel in utility & mainte- cember 18, 2007, at the address listed below. mediums dividing the attention of 11/25 on Clara St. federal credit union or a check drawn by a ual. The registrant 812 N. State St. nance dept, bus driv- For further information, contact the office of potential customers, newspapers with a broken pelvis. ers & instructional state or federal savings and loan association, commenced to trans- Ukiah, CA 95482 the California Pollution Control Financing Au- remain the most effective source I was at the hospital aides also needed. savings association or savings bank specified act business under Real PCS LLC for reaching consumers. Why? thority at 915 Capitol Mall, Room 457, Sacra- until coming into the On call Sub. School in Section 5102 of the California Financial the fictitious business 1410 S. McDowell St. Simply put, newspapers reach mento, California 95814, by phone at (916) Ukiah shelter. I am a Bus Drivers, if you name or names listed Suite D more people, more often. Highly Code and authorized to do business in Cali- 654-5610, or by facsimile at (916) 657-4821. male tan Chihuahua are interested in be- above on Nov. 14, portable and highly visible, fornia, or other such funds as may be accept- Petaluma, CA 94954 Dated: November 30, 2007. newspaper ads go with people with a black collar. coming a bus driver, 2007. Endorsed-Filed able to the trustee. In the event tender other This business is MICHAEL PAPARIAN and stay with them. Please help me find please contact Jenni- on Nov. 14, 2007 at conducted by a Lim- Executive Director That means your business is more my people. Call Sage fer Bloom, Director of than cash is accepted, the Trustee may with- the Mendocino Coun- likely to be on their minds when ited Liability Com- California Pollution Control at 467-6453. Transportation at hold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon ty Clerks Office. they’re in the market for related pany. The registrants Financing Authority (707) 983-6171 ext Sale until funds become available to the pay- /s/Raymond Thoya products or services. When it commenced to trans- comes to spending your 105. ee or endorsee as a matter of right. The RAYMOND THOYA act business under advertising dollars, make the Ukiah Daily Interested persons property offered for sale excludes all funds choice that’s tried and true: may pick up an appli- the fictitious business Newspaper advertising works Journal held on account by the property receiver, if cation or obtain addi- FIND name or names listed SUBSCRIBE TODAY! harder for you. applicable. Date: November 16, 2007 Alliance WHAT YOU above on Nov. 28, Delivered tional info. at the Dis- Title Company, Trustee 209 Kearny Street, NEED IN 2007. Endorsed-Filed To advertise, call today trict. Must pass a pre- 707-468-3500! to Your employment physical 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) THE on Nov. 28, 2007 at 263-4300 By: Brandon L. Torrez, Authorized C The Ukiah Door examination, drug the Mendocino Coun- screen & Livescan Signature Sale Information at 714-573-1965 L A ty Clerks Office. fingerprint clearance or logon to www.priorityposting.com Use TS S /s/Alexander Rashed & provide proof of a Number 45201 P335770 11/16, 11/23, S ALEXANDER DAILY JOURNAL 468-0123 current T.B. Test. For 11/30/2007 RASHED more info., call 983- IFIEDS! LLC Partner 707-468-3500 6171, ext 101. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2007 -B-5

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HOMES REC VEH 4X4'S TRUCKS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 330 FOR RENT 610 CAMPING 650 FOR SALE 670 FOR SALE PT JANITOR WIL- CASEWORKE Hospitalist Program People to work with STATE $775/mo! Buy a 4 bd POP UP CAMPER Toyota PU, 1990 LITS Subcontractors NICE OFFICE Manager needed developmentally PRESCHOOL homes!! 5%dn, 6 or 8ft $1000 obo Fair to good cond. wanted. Call Pat Say Native American to support the Hospi- disabled adults one TEACHER 20yrs at 8% apr! 462-9382 or FORD $1600 for info. 476-8874 Cash Assistance Pro- talist team at Ukiah on one in their own PT - 4 hrs/day, For listings 391-8831 EXPLORER 485-1621 gram in Lake County. Valley Medical Cen- home. All Shifts 800-749-7901 xS622 Accounting Assist. Join AmeriCorps 5 dys/wk, 10 mo/yr. Exper. working ter. Skill set needed available. Call MOTOR- ‘88 Materials - F/T and serve your $13.72-$17.51/hr 1bd.house on Blue CARS w/Tribal people help- incl. office manage- Cindy 468-9331 CYCLES 4X4, AT, at Hillside Health Ctr. community! Mendocino County Lakes. S/W/G pd. 620 680 FOR SALE ful. Clean DMV, drug ment customer rela- Office of Education $10-$15 DOE+ben. N/S/dogs. $700/mo. ‘98 Suzuki DR 650 $2600 testing, background tions, collaboration, Work in a First 5 PHOTOGRAPHER View Enduro. St. Legal. pkg. Fax: 468-0793 +$800 dep. 275-3327 459-0547 CARS FROM $500! check F/T salary data compilation, and Mendocino School The Ukiah www.mcoe.us/jobs $2500. ‘03 Yamaha [email protected] 2bdrm 1bth. Quiet Police Impounds! $30K w/benefits. Go extensive knowledge Readiness program Daily Journal Call 467-5012 or WR450 $2900 391-6636 www.mchcinc.org W. Side neighbrhd. VANS For listings. to www.cttp.net for of computer pro- where you can re- is seeking a part-time email [email protected] 4X4'S “Work for Us” $1350 + dep. Avail 660 FOR SALE 800-749-4260xC241 application & job de- grams. FT, M-F 8-5 ceive a living allow- photographer. Deadline to apply: FOR SALE AIRPORT Dec. 15th. 972-3734 650 PLYMOUTH VOY- scription. Contact $45-50K + benefits. ance (approximately This is a good job for November 30, 2007 ATTENDANT: Chevy Tahoe Blazer Colleen Pete at 707- Fax resume to Pacific $12.00 an hour), edu- someone who is 2bdrm house. 2 out- AGER ‘97 Gd cond. $9.50 - 10.50/hour; ‘94. Runs great, 262-4404 w/ques- Redwood Medical cation stipend, train- looking to get pub- Therapeutic buildings on 9 ac. All pwr, $2900 20/40 hrs/week; plus looks great, $2500 tions. Fax to 707- Services: 467-3250 ing and life-chang- lished and hone their Residential Fenced. Dogs ok. No 391-7434 Geo ‘96 some benefits. Com- ing experience. Bi- 467-1959 274-4233 resume & photography skills. Counselor: 1 FT growing. $3300/mo. TRUCKS plete job description/ Howard Memorial lingual & AA degree 5 spd. application. Indian Applicants must have Graveyard, 1 PT & 805-896-6554 FOR SALE application available Hospital preferred with early 670 hiring preference ap- their own gear. On-call. 1yr exp req’d 3bd 2 ba. 915 Hazel DODGE DAKOTA Needs work. at City of Ukiah, 300 Come join our team. childhood education Ford F150 2004 plies. Knowledge of Photo- for graveyard pos. Ave. $1700/mo. 1st, ‘88 Sport 4X4, rims & Seminary Ave. experience. 4x4 single cab 31K $800. shop is a plus. To ap- working with at-risk last + dep. On Golf oversized tires, low Ukiah, CA 95482 Criminal Defense ●Cook: Contingent For more information Mi. $11,500 call ply, submit a resume youth in Mendocino mi., $3000 obo. 459-0547 www.cityofukiah.com Attorney: Local ●Clerk Registration, call 467-5142 Course 462-6597 707-489-5037 and portfolio (either County. $10-$14 462-8946 Deadline: 12/14/07. criminal defense firm Contingent Deadline to apply: 3bdrm 1bth, office & hardcopy or CD) to DOE. Excellent bene- EOE seeks associate 10- ●ER Tech. Clerk: 12/7/07 den. Avail 12-1. No Mazda Pick-up ‘90 Honda Civic LX 98 the front desk at fits supportive work- Toyota Tacoma - 02 20hrs/wk for appear- LCSW/PSYCHOLO- S/D. $1650/mo. cab+ 156K mi. Cold 4dr. Very Clean, Contingent 590 S. School Street, ing environment. Mail 4x4 Salv Titl. 91k. ances, client consul- ● GIST (Current CA 293-4262 A/C. Recent brakes, Good Cond. $5500 Patient Service attention: resume to: HR P.O. Exc Cond. $8,000 tations, etc. Existing Lic). Tribal clinic Red- W/side/Upscale tires & tune-up. OBO. 621-1520 Representative: Chief Photographer. Box 422 Ukiah Ca 462-0445 office a plus. Fax Contingent wood Valley. Case 95482 or Fax: 2bd/2bth. 468-9003 $2800. 744-1907 resume to 707- ● load primarily Native Project Director No Pets/No Smkng Assistant House- CNA: FT (707)462-6994. 571-5521 American children 30%/Social Work keeper. Wed. thru ●RN's-ER: FT, & Specify Job#11-TRC below age 18. Con- Case Mngr, 70% for Sun. 9-4 $12 hr. DIESEL MECHANIC Contingent on cover letter or re- ROOMS tact Karla Tuttle: HIV/AIDS prgrm in Call Orr Hot Springs EXP. Clean DMV, ●RN's-ICU: sume. Must pass fin- 350 FOR RENT (707) 485-5115 Lake & Mendo. Co’s. 462-6277 good pay & benefits. Contingent, PT gerprint background, FOR RENT FREE Admin, supervisory, Attention Pet Lovers! 462-7393 ●RN's-Med Surg- Medical Assist. F/T. physical & TB before FOOD and lodging, case management Nutro Products is Direct Care Work Contingent & FT MA Cert. req. for hire. Facility# access to washer & duties. MSW or relat- now hiring dependa- No Experience nights, PT days, MCHC Hillside 236802089. dryer $800/mo ed degree. HIV exp. ble, outgoing, dem- Needed!! ●Respiratory Thera Health Center 485-7237 pref. Starts Jan. 08. TLC Child & onstrators to promote Morning, evening, pist: Contingent OB exp. Bilingual Resume, cover letter Family Services WANTED our cat & dog food in graveyard. Drug test ●Physical Therapist/ a+. $12-$17 DOE + Community Care seeks 2 additional 370 TO RENT local pet retailers. required, no test for Outpatient: FT great ben. pkg. HIV/AIDS Program, homes for Shelter 40 YR OLD WOMAN Wknds. $12/hr. cannabis, good DMV. Fax: 468-0793 301 S. State St., Ukiah: Care program responsible, ND/S, 1-866-485-4798 Personal care, cook- [email protected] 468-9347 EOE. Applicants need to w/excellent referen- Apply online at ing, cleaning, driving HOME HEALTH www.mchcinc.org have at least 1 spare ces needs 1 bdrm, and providing living Promotional group bdrm to house a child Clip www.nutroproducts. AND HOSPICE Mendocino seeks exp. contract studio, granny unit or com/demo.html skills training to for up to 30 days. County Executive Director. cottage in Ukiah. Can BANKING adults with develop- ●RN: Contingent Guaranteed monthly Health & Human Bachelors, admin. & allotment. Generous pay rent, reduced Customer Service mental disabilities. ●RN: Case Manager Representatives Services Agency managerial exp. req. increase upon place- rent in exchange for Three 6 bed group ●Physical Therapist: ment. Income tax-ex- Savings Bank of homes, established Social Services Contact HR@ work or HUD. Ranch, FT, Contingent gomendo.com empt. Exp. with chil- garden, animal, web Mendocino County is in 1988. Call for inter- Branch dren req. Parents will ●PTA: FT, PT video or photo work. seeking qualified ap- view 485-5168, 485- Currently Deadline Dec. 10th receive training, + So- ●Occupational See kirstenmichel. plicants for Custom- 0165, 468-0602. recruiting for: 707-964-9010 cial Worker, in-home Therapist: PT com 468-8750 er Service Rep’s. ● Senior Program PT Caregiver for eve- support & respite. F/T positions open DRIVERS Need 1 or 2-parent Apply Online at: Specialist nings/Sat. supporting WANTED TO at three branches homes, with 1 parent www. Howard For further info go to: man w/disability in home full time. Home 380 SHARE RENT in Ukiah. $1000 Hospital.org www.mss.ca.gov home & community. with no more than 1 Large room in large Must be able to work Must have reliable biological child consid- house. $490 + $490 Your INSTILLING GOOD- to: “Career Opportuni- at any branch loca- trans. & good DMV. ered. Retirees invited dep. NESS SCHOOL ties” Or call the tion and be available HIRING Call Lara 367-6934 to apply. Contact TLC util incl. 718-2110 to work Saturdays. If seeks substitute 4-6 Job line: 707-463-1100 PT Hairstylist for you have cash-han- teacher & teachers 707-467-5866. Lic#236800809 Quiet person to BONUS busy dwntn Willits dling exp. and excel- for ELD, US gov. & Closes 12/21/07 share room in house. Golden State salon. New, relaxing Ukiah residential lent customer serv- PE. Call 468-3896 Util incl. $500/mo + Overnight environ., 456-9757 or childrens facility ice skills, apply in JANITOR/LAUNDRY sec. 490-7157 F/T & P/T On-line Sales fax resume 459-8640 is looking for caring, person at Savings WORKER with insured, Position for high- responsible individ- Bank of Mendocino Responsible for pro- Red Fox Casino dependable van or traffic web site. uals to come join our 460 APPLIANCES County, 200 N. viding Janitorial/ NOW HIRING pickup with shell. This is for an team. Some exp. pre- USED School Street, Ukiah Laundry services at ● Auditor - P/T Early am route in ferred but not neces- APPLIANCES by Monday, Dec. 3, the Residential Treat- independent ● Kitchen Mendo. & Lake Co. sary. Will provide on & FURNITURE. 2007 at 4:00 p.m. ment Campus. Excel- commissioned only ● Tech Benefits avail. the job training. Start- contractor. Ukiah ● Guaranteed. 485-1216 Way Must pass Teller lent benefits including Security, Contact Steven ing sal. $12.12 hr. medical, dental, vi- area, email only: ● Test. EOE/AA Koller 866-779-7726 Cashiers 403B, great benefits MISC. sion, & tuition reim- udjpublisher ● m/f/v/d or [email protected] 2 Floor Managers & vacation package. 480 FOR SALE bursement. Must @pacific.net ● Exp. promotions Gym equipment: Banking Fax resume to Full Time Caregiver, pass pre-employment & marketing Savings Bank of 463-6957 treadmill $150-350 mental health facility. physical, drug test Part time LVN person. Mendocino County weighted ab-crunch PT Various shifts and background Tired of high case Friendly attitude BUSINESS is seeking qualified $350, home gym $8-$10/hr. 467-0911 check. loads? Provide sup- helpful. Willing to 250 RENTALS applicants for a P/T $950, elliptical $150- Health Ctr. Manager APPLY AT port to 6 adults with train. 984-6800 A quiet offc. dwntn. Customer Service 400 make offer Mendo. Community 915 W. Church St., Devel. Disabilities in or come in for 359 N. Oak, waiting Rep. position. 485-1304 Health Clinic, Inc. Ukiah or fax resume their home and su- application. rm., bus. ctr., kit., A morning drive-up Hot Tub ‘07 Deluxe (MCHC) seeks exp. to 877-382-7617 pervise staff. 200 Cahto Dr. $400 incl util. 463-1081 position is Model. Many jets. professional to man- www.trinityys.org Office 485-5168 Laytonville available. age daily operations EOE ●●●●●●●● LEE KRAEMER Therapy seat. To (Mon-Thurs: 8:00-12:30 Cell 489-0022 Warranty. Never of the Little Lake OPTOMETRY OF- Real Estate Broker & Fri: 8:00-1:30). Patient Services Now offering used. Can deliver. Health Ctr in Willits. FICE seeks energetic If you have cash- employee Worth $5700. Sell Must be strong team individual for FT as- Representative SCHOOL STREET handling exp. & insurance after $1950 with new leader w/5 yrs + sistant pos. Must Hillside Health Ctr. OFFICE/RETAIL excellent customer cover. 707-766-8622 management. exp; have exc. communi- seeks exp. reception- 90 days. 1300+/- sq. ft. w/pkg. service skills, apply RN/LVN lic. a plus, cation skills, basic ist. Bilingual pref. in person at Savings SENIOR but not req. Compet- computer skills & be Competitive sal. + BRAND NEW! GARAGE Bank of Mendocino ACCOUNTANT itive compensation/ a team worker. Some great benefits. BUILD TO SUIT 590 SALES County, 200 N. City of Willits benefits pkg. Email benefits. Send re- Fax: 468-0793 Office or Medical School Street, Ukiah $44,213-$53,741 1974+/- sq. ft. w/pkg. [email protected] sume to GPO 102 [email protected] A A by Monday, Decem- Annually Christmas Fax 707-468-0793 Scott St., Ukiah www.mchcinc.org ber 3, 2007 at 4:00 Excellent benefit Faire www.mchcinc.org Deadline: 12/12/07 DOWNTOWN p.m. Must pass Tell- Sat. Dec. 1, 9a-3p HILLSIDE HEALTH package. This is the Hi-traffic loc. Ofc. Ste er Test. EOE/AA senior level account- Holy Trinity Savings! CENTER 1600+/- sq. ft. w/pkg. m/f/v/d Episcopal Church F/T licensed LVN ing position reporting Kraz-E-Dealz 640 S. Orchard Ave. Kraz-E-Dealz to the Finance Direc- MED. OFFICE or BEST WESTERN Care Manager tor and may include RETAIL Boutique Gifts Orchard Inn seeking LITTLE LAKE 2002 FORD F250 SUPER limited training duties South Orchard Baked Goods for Front Desk Audi- HEALTH CENTER DUTY SUPER CAB SHORT BED F/T licensed LVN or with entry level de- 3400+/- sq. ft. w/pkng White Elephants tor FT/PT. Apply in was $23,899 partment staff. Candi- person 462-1514 Certified Medical FINANCING V-8, dates must have 468-8951 Big Yard Sale. Sat BUSY INSURANCE Assistant. AVAILABLE7.3 TURBO now $19,999 DIESEL 9-3. 479 N. State St. Advertisers completed at least six APARTMENTS OFFICE FT position Competitive salary 4WD Childrens clothes, semester hours of UNFURNISHED looking for reception- DOE great benefits! 300 ABS 4-Wheel college level intro- furniture & misc. ist/CSR No exp. nec. 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