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Tuesday: Mostly sunny $1 tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 56 pages, Volume 148 Number 21 email: udj@pacific.net Man drives car into lake Ukiah native Reep Jr. and his two young Oops, it’s daughters and pushing them not in reverse into the lake, said California has quadruplets Highway Patrol Officer By BEN BROWN Robert Smith. Stationed at Tinker “I have plenty of The Daily Journal “He went up over the curb, Air Force Base love to go around.I Only minor injuries have knocked the kids in the water been reported as a result of a and went for a swim,” Smith By LAURA CLARK have no doubt spectacular accident Friday said. The Daily Journal night when Russell Troxler, Reep rescued both of his New mother, Heidi Peebles about that. I know 79, of Redwood Valley, drove daughters from the lake and said she was hoping for twins, and eventually, four children. it’s going to be a his car into Lake Mendocino. suffered minor cuts to the Russell and his wife, She got everything she middle-finger and thumb on challenge ’cause it Sandra Troxler, 68, of Photo submitted by onlooker asked for Tuesday morning, Redwood Valley, were parked his left hand as a result of Police and fire officials pull a Chrysler Seabring when she gave birth to will be very busy, at the south boat ramp at Lake being hit, the children suffered Convertible owned by Russell Troxler, 79, of Redwood quadruplets at OU Medical Mendocino at 7:20 p.m. only minor scrapes, Smith Valley, out of Lake Mendocino. Troxler drove his car Center. but they are going Friday in their Chrysler said. All three were treated at into the lake at 7:20 p.m. Friday. Daniel Scott Jr. arrived first to add so much Seabring convertible. scene. at 10:18 a.m. The only boy in The couple had only owned Three people who hap- “Luckily the water was County Sheriff’s Office, the the group weighed 3 pounds, happiness to our the car a few days and when pened to be nearby pulled right there, if it had been a Ukiah Ambulance service and 4 ounces. Sisters, Claire Eden, life.” attempting to drive away, Russell and Sandra from their bank it would not have been the Army Corps of Engineers Elizabeth Joy, and Kaitlyn shifted into drive instead of car. They were “a little soggy” so forgiving,” he said. also responded to this call. Wrenn followed at 10:19, – Mom Heidi Peebles reverse. Russell drove the car but otherwise unhurt, Smith The Ukiah Valley Fire Ben Brown can be reached 10:20 and 10:21 a.m. respec- over a curb, striking Everett said. Department, the Mendocino at [email protected] tively. All three girls weighed for a few years, but were under 3 pounds. (All four unsuccessful, so Heidi under- babies are still in the hospital went an egg stimulating hor- and reportedly doing fine.) mone treatment. “We thought it was about “She had a hormone imbal- time to have some kids,” ance so doctors gave her hor- Cooking for the classroom Heidi’s husband, 29-year-old mone injections, and usually Ukiah native Daniel Peebles you only get the high order said, from the couple’s home multiples if you use in vitro Teachers learn cooking skills to promote nutrition to students on the Tinker Air Force Base. fertilization, which we did not By BEN BROWN Apparently the Peebles had The Daily Journal been trying to have children See QUADS, Page A-15 An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so goes the saying. But, can getting kids NOURISHING BODY & SOUL to eat their fruits and vegeta- bles really improve school performance? That’s what Leah White, nutrition pro- Howard Hospital garden grams assistant for the Ukiah Unified School District and to grow food, healing Mendocino County Five-A- Day are hoping to find out By CLAUDIA REED features at the new hospital. through cooking classes and The Willits News Gardening work is expected other healthy eating initia- WILLITS - A plan to grow to begin this summer. tives. a few veggies at the new “It’s going to be the first In response to rising rates Frank R. Howard Memorial green hospital in the state and of obesity and Type II dia- Hospital has evolved into a the first to produce nearly all betes in Mendocino County, vision of the landscaped, of its own food,” says Margie the Nutrition Network and three-acre Commonwealth- Handley, president of the Five-A-Day have been offer- Howard Foundation Frank R. Howard Foundation. ing school programs that Community Garden. “This is way beyond what integrate nutrition informa- The vision combines self- we could have imagined!” tion into regular curriculum. sufficient food production says Ananda Johnson, who has been attending weekly Among these are a series of with a “Healing Garden” cooking classes with Chef garden plan meetings for available to the community. more than a year and helped Makar Jung Rai, owner of Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal If the community can raise the Himalayan Cafe in to recruit new planners. Leah White, nutrition programs assistant for the Ukiah Unified School $100,000 by May 26, the The vegetables, she says, District, inspects spices Saturday morning and takes notes from match will generate about $3 will be certified organic, com- See COOKING, Page A-15 Makar Jung Rai, owner of the Himalayan Cafe. million in grant funding for both the water-efficient gar- den and other earth-friendly See GARDEN, Page A-3 RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH ACTION FOCUS ON FILM Walking a mile Shelby in her shoes White Rick Travis (left) and his daughter Taylor join Mario Hernandez in Project Sanctuary’s fourth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes march. Several men donned high heels and walked a mile, rais- ing funds and awareness to combat rape, sexu- al assault and gender violence. Below, Julie ‘RV’ not as funny Mellan handed out high-heeled shoes to sever- al courageous men who took part in the Walk a as you’d expect Mile in Her Shoes march. Can you remember a family trip you took that was a disas- ter? If so, then the new comedy “R.V.,” directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Robin Williams (“Mrs. Doubtfire,” voice of Genie from “Aladdin”), JoJo (“Aquamarine,” better known for her singing career), Cheryl Hines, Josh Hutcherson (“Kicking and Screaming”) and Jeff Daniels (“Good Night, and Good Luck”) might seem familiar. Bob Munro (Williams) works for a soda company and usu- ally is very busy trying to make his boss, Todd Mallory, happy. But it’s not easy. Bob’s daughter, Cassie, (JoJo) is a teenager who has a pes-

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FUNERAL NOTICES POLICE REPORTS The following were [\ University of Washington the world. encouraged to bring finger Lynn Murphy, Diana Zarr, compiled from reports where her interest in civil She volunteered her foods and/or beverages to Janice Patterson, Sandra prepared by the Ukiah rights and peace activism nursing skills for relief share. Van Beek, Connie Police Department. To burgeoned. efforts in Israel, Palestine [\ Schleuder, sons Victor and anonymously report She became a licensed and Egypt as well as Central George Schleuder. He was crime information, call practical nurse and moved America. blessed with 17 grandchil- 463-6205. to California, where she A woman of steadfast dren and 3 great-grandchil- ARREST -- Kelly Owens, would later earn registered integrity and deep compas- dren. Survived by brother 42, of Ukiah, was arrested on nurse status. She put down sion she leaves behind a vast Lawrence Schleuder, sisters suspicion of driving under the roots in the San Francisco circle of friends and col- Donna Thyfault and Leora influence and a Sonoma Bay Area and continued her leagues who will miss her Gepner. Proceeded in death County warrant in the 500 participation in the peace dearly. by parents Leslie and Viola block of East Gobbi at 1:44 movement, making many She is survived by son Schleuder, siblings Robert, a.m. Friday. lifelong friends along the Niels Kirk of Willits; step- Ruth and Leona. ARREST -- Terran way. sons Kristian Kirk of Santa A Korean War Veteran, Spratlin, 32, of Ukiah, was SUSAN VAN DONGE She later moved to Willits Rosa and Vincent Kirk of journeyman carpenter, chef arrested on suspicion of dri- Susan Van Donge passed and served her community San Francisco; mother and dancer; living each day ving under the influence in away peacefully at her fam- working as a nurse at Martha Van Donge of Walla to the fullest. Lyle enjoyed the 100 block of Observatory ilys home in Walla Walla, Howard Memorial Hospital. Walla; sisters Connie meeting people; lending a Avenue at 2:08 a.m. Friday. Washington, on Thursday, She became an active mem- Rogers and Carolee White helping hand to anyone in March 30, 2006, with her ber of the community, par- of Walla, Walla; need. Lyle Ege had a large family and friends by her ticipating in the Willits brother Bob Van Donge presence and will be dearly CORRECTIONS side. Community Theater and of Walla Walla; many missed. The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this She was born July 30, the Willits Environmental cousins, and numerous Viewing on Friday, May space to correct errors or make clarifica- 1942, in Baltimore, Center. She tirelessly cham- friends she considered fami- 5th 8:30-9:30 am at Jones & tions to news articles. Significant errors in pioned a wide range of caus- ly. LYLE E. SCHLEUDER Lewis Clear Lake Memorial obituary notices or birth announcements Maryland, to Bardel and will result in reprinting the entire article. Martha Van Donge. The es promoting social and A celebration of Susan's Born in Concordia, KS Chapel 16140 Main St., Errors may be reported to the editor, 468- family relocated to environmental justice. life will be held at Willits May 27, 1933, passed at his Lower Lake, CA. Graveside 3526. Washington State, where Her intrepid spirit car- United Methodist Church, home in Clearlake Oaks, CA services 10:00, at Lower Susan graduated from ried her across the globe, at the corner of School and April 24, 2006 at age 72. Lake Cemetery. Gathering Walla Walla High School in often to some of the most Pine Streets, at 2 p.m. Survived by loving wife of of family and friends, fol- LOTTERY NUMBERS 1960. She attended the underdeveloped areas of Sunday, May 7. People are 51 yrs Faye, daughters lowing services DAILY 3: Midday: 7, 9, 4. Evening: 1, 4, 3. FANTASY 5: 11, 17, 25, Lunnon, spokeswoman for the as they headed down 34, 36. city of Gainesville, near the Broadway. Organizers said DAILY DERBY: 1st: 10 The world briefly Oklahoma border. 300,000 people marched, Solid Gold. 2nd: 05 Hangars were damaged at though a police spokesman California Classic. 3rd: 01 the Gainesville Municipal declined to give an estimate. Gold Rush. Race time: Violence uproots Rift grows between Hezbollah. Airport, and the high wind There were no reports of 1:45.43. 100,000 Iraq al-Qaida, Scholars of Islamic move- shoved airplanes parked out- arrests. LOTTO: 7, 12, 21, 43, ments and some Western poli- side, said Airport Director 46. Mega: 16. families Muslim groups cy-makers, however, say dis- Matt Quick. tinctions now must be made Cuba, Bolivia, BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — between hard-line Islamist Venezuela reject Sectarian violence has forced Tens of thousands When terrorists blew them- organizations and “holy war- U.S. trade about 100,000 families across selves up in Egypt’s Sinai rior” groups such as Osama in NYC Iraq to flee their homes, a top Peninsula this week, the radi- bin Laden’s terror network. protest war HAVANA (AP) — The agreement was “a Iraqi official said. At least 17 cal Palestinian group Hamas Bolivia’s new left-leaning clever mixture of politics and people, including an quickly joined Arab govern- Storms batter NEW YORK (AP) — Tens president signed a pact with economics, weighted toward American soldier, were killed ments and Western leaders in of thousands of protesters Cuba and Venezuela on the politics,” said Gary Saturday in fighting. condemning a “criminal Texas with wind marched Saturday through Saturday rejecting U.S.- Hufbauer, an economist at the Adil Abdul-Mahdi, one of attack against all human val- and hail lower Manhattan to demand backed free trade and promis- Institute for International the country’s two vice presi- ues.” an immediate withdrawal of ing a socialist version of Economics, a Washington dents, estimated on Friday GAINESVILLE, Texas Egypt’s banned Muslim U.S. troops from Iraq, just regional commerce and coop- think tank. that 100,000 Iraqi families — Brotherhood called the bomb- (AP) — Storms battered east- hours after this month’s death eration. 90 percent of them his fellow ern Texas with wind up to 100 Venezuela-Cuba trade is ings “aggression on human toll reached 70. Cuban authorities did not expected to reach more than Shiites — had fled their mph and hail the size of base- Cindy Sheehan, a vocifer- souls created by God.” release copies of the so-called $3.5 billion this year — about homes to escape attacks by The denunciations were balls, damaging buildings and ous critic of the war whose Bolivarian Alternative for the slamming parked airplanes 40 percent higher than in rival religious sects. unexpectedly harsh from the soldier son also died in Iraq, Americas signed by Bolivia’s into one another at an airport. 2005. Among other measures, Abdul-Mahdi’s estimate Islamic fundamentalist groups joined in the march, as did Evo Morales, so its contents was higher than any offered so — Hamas has killed hundreds “When you have winds actress Susan Sarandon and the deal signed between from 80 to 100 mph it can do were unclear. Chavez and Castro has far by Iraqi officials, who of Israeli civilians in suicide the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Local media reported that it have placed the figure at about damage similar to that of a Venezuela — the world’s bombings, and the “End this war, bring the had the same language as the 15,000 families, or about tornado,” said Jesse Moore, a fifth-largest oil exporter and a Brotherhood is determined to troops home,” read one sign declaration signed last year by 90,000 people. impose an Islamic govern- meteorologist with the lifted by marchers on the major supplier to the United Cuban leader Fidel Castro and Dr. Salah Abdul-Razzaq, ment — but experts agree that National Weather Service. sunny afternoon, three years States — selling 90,000 bar- spokesman of a government radical Muslim organizations “That can do some very, very after the war in Iraq began. Venezuela’s President Hugo rels a day of crude to the com- body that runs Shiite religious want to distance themselves big damage.” The mother of a Marine killed Chavez, which contained munist-run island at interna- institutions, put the number of from al-Qaida. No major injuries were two years ago in Iraq held a much leftist rhetoric, and few tional market prices, but in displaced Shiite families at The widening rift largely reported in the storms late picture of her son, born in specifics, but was followed by exchange for services and 13,750 nationwide, or about has not been acknowledged Friday and early Saturday, 1984 and killed 20 years later. closer economic ties between agricultural products instead authorities said. 90,000 people. among Western powers, who One group marched under the two vehemently anti-U.S. of cash. That includes 25,000 tend to lump Islamic radicals Hundreds of homes and the banner “Veterans for leaders. Shiites who have fled since together. 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been unveiled at the just clicked,” she said. “I said, for public viewing after the the Mokelumne River failed. Smithsonian Institution. ’That’s the one.’ There was national gallery reopens July 1 “The college’s proposed CALIFORNIA BRIEFS Ginny Stanford, 55, was really strong energy in that following a renovation. athletic fields are completely commissioned to do the paint- pose.” under water,” said Jerry ing of the former first lady in Stanford began work in Neighbor says Ferdun, whose five-acre prop- Girl disfigured doesn’t recall any Russian, 2001. Neither Stanford nor the December on the portrait, proposed college erty overlooks the flooded by Chernobyl and remembers little from her museum would disclose how which has been described as farmland proposed for a San stay in the orphanage. She still much it cost. borrowing heavily from 14th- area waterlogged Joaquin Delta College’s Lodi now Paralympic communicates with her broth- Stanford interviewed at the century Italian art. campus. “The (proposed) pub- er periodically through e-mail. White House for the job in The portrait, unveiled LODI (AP) — At least 70 swimmer Mikhaila started swimming acres of land on the proposed lic safety academy was under 1998 after Clinton saw her Monday after a private cere- water three weeks before the ALAMEDA (AP) — when she was eight years old portrait of the late writer mony for friends and patrons site of a new college campus and competed with her high M.F.K. Fisher, which also who helped underwrite the are now under water after a levee broke. It’s not a place Mikhaila Rutherford consid- for a college.” ers being given away by her school team before training hangs at the national gallery. commission, will be available privately owned levee along parents and spending four for the Paralympics. She’s Stanford’s work also includes years in a Russian orphanage now focusing on schoolwork illustrations for book covers a blessing. and will attend Rensselaer by novelists Anne Lamott, Mikhaila, 17, who was Polytechnic Institute in New Ellen Gilchrist and Evan born missing part of her lower York in the fall to study bio- Connell. Live Concert at Mendocino College right leg, a couple of fingers medical engineering. Her Clinton portrait took and toes because of the She says swimming makes three meetings over five years MAY 2006 Chernobyl disaster, was even- her feel free and she plans to — one in Washington, another Honor Moms’ of North America tually adopted by American never stray far from the pool. in Bolinas and a third at parents and is now a world- “I just take off my leg and Clinton’s Chappaqua, N.Y., MAY 10 - MEXICO • MAY 14 - US & CANADA champion Paralympic swim- go,” she says. home — where Stanford dis- mer. cussed her concept and took Come and enjoy an evening filled with wonderful music, “Because of the disability, Portrait of Clinton hundreds of photographs that performed by local musicians, in the beautiful Mendocino College my parents gave me up for she would later use to make Center Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah. adoption. Otherwise, I never painted by the painting. would have made it to the Sebastopol artist She settled on a profile shot taken at their meeting in New Vengan y disfruten de una noche con musica maravillosa, con U.S.,” she says. “And I think SEBASTOPOL (AP) — A about how grateful I am that York in November. musicos locales, en el bello Mendocino colegio Central Theatre, new portrait of Sen. Hillary “There was something that I’m here. I’d trade my leg and Clinton by a local artist has 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah. fingers and toes any day to live here.” Mikhaila was adopted by an Alameda family on her Showtime! fourth birthday. She’s become a champion swimmer and Thurs., May 11, 7:30 p.m. Tues., May 16, 7:30 p.m. backstroke specialist despite Irene’s Concert Band Jazz Band having a prosthetic leg just Mendocino College Concert Band Mendocino College Jazz Band below her knee. 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I believe in loyalty your community, but there’s no better way to much more. rules for “Med Pot” taken a close look at the full and to America and the principles on which it really know how your community operates Being a grand juror takes some commit- unedited list of contents that are inseparable from was founded. If I were to enter another than to be a volunteer on the annual grand ment. You need to be ready to spend about smoked marijuana? country, I am subject to the laws of that jury. 20 hours a week at it and be ready to put per- How many “hundreds” of lethal carbon com- country. If I commit a crime in that coun- The grand jury is a body of 19 regular sonal agendas aside and work with your pounds and carcinogens actually have to accompany try, I am subject to the punishment of that folks who take the time to make sure our tax peers as a group. You will be assigned com- medical THC? crime under their law. When a person dollars are being well-spent by local govern- mittees and will do a lot of interviewing, Hasn’t THC been available in pure pill form for enters America, he/she is subject to the ment. Whether it’s a local fire district or the reading and collating materials. over 30 years now? laws of the USA. So, could someone county Social Services Department, grand In the end you will help formulate the Are the alleged medical and definite financial ben- please tell me the reason for all the jurors take the time to see how the operation reports the grand jury issues each year on a efits of organic, smoked marijuana ( now estimated at protests and hullabaloo of laws that are is conducted and whether the citizens are variety of topics and you will demand $26 billion), more important than our children’s made to enforce our immigration process being well served. responses from the government entities you health, education and future? and curtail illegal immigration? I don’t Sometimes they find out that things are have investigated. How many other food or drug manufacturers can believe the laws are inherent only to the going smoothly. Other times, they make sug- You will have the pleasure of knowing produce a consumable without any on-site inspection Hispanic population, as the waving of the gestions about how to do things differently flag of Mexico while they protest their to either save money, get greater use of that you are serving your community at a at all? Shouldn’t we reduce the number of grow sites “rights” as Mexican-Americans in resources and equipment or help employees unique task, and one that really makes a dif- (which in some counties, are in the thousands) to a America may suggest. It seems to me that be more efficient. ference. number that can be handled and inspected by the by waving the flag of their native country, Often too, the grand jury will look at A new grand jury will be seated come county? they are pledging their allegiance to that complaints from the public about specific July. Now is the time to apply for one of Doesn’t an official and responsible food or drug country,not America. areas of government someone believes is those seats. If you think this a challenge manufacturer have to accept full liability for their Former President “Teddy” Roosevelt askew. you’d enjoy, call Diana Donnelly at the product with full county, state and federal approval? had some very strong words regarding In recent years the grand jury has investi- Superior Court at 467-6437 or download a How many people do you know that keep several immigration. I believe his words are still gated the kennels at the county Animal grand jury application at hundred thousand dollars of alcohol in the home, applicable today. Please take a few min- Control building, the county library system, www.mendocino.courts.ca.gov/grandjury. right in front of their kids? utes to read some of the following high- the Mendocino Transit Authority, Round The deadline to apply is May 26. I just heard that several factories in the San lights from speeches he made and letters Francisco Bay Area were shut down for manufactur- he wrote: ing children’s candies with marijuana in them. Could On 1 February 1916, this mean that the pot growers are targeting their sales Theodore Roosevelt, speaking at a lun- at our children? What percentage of the pot grown cheon declared: “The encouragement of today ends up in our schools? (Estimated at over 70 better housing conditions and a compul- percent or $18.2 billion ) sion to learn the English language would Could there be any connection between the mass help the process of Americanization.” At a later date, moral treason to the distribution of pot, (a powerful appetite enhancer), United States was charged by Mr. throughout this nation’s schools, and the recent, sharp Roosevelt in an address delivered before increase in youth obesity? the City Club. Could there be any connection between the fact Using the motto “America for that pot reduces cognitive ability and motivation and Americans” for all Americans, whether the soaring high school dropout rates (30 percent to they were born here or abroad, the former 50 percent) of today? President declared that “the salvation of Did you know that it’s possible for a Med Pot doc- our people lies in having a nationalized tor with no staff, to give required medical examina- and unified America, ready for the tremen- tions to between 200 and 300 new patients in a single dous tasks of both war and peace.” day at $300 each and still have time for 18 holes of “I appeal to all our citizens,” the golf? colonel said, “no matter from what land Have the people who are now making up all the their forefathers came, to keep this ever in rules for Med Pot taken into consideration that mind, and to shun with scorn and con- because they have gone beyond federal law, that these tempt the sinister intriguers and mischief rule makers are now the sole responsible parties for makers who would seek to divide them every thing that occurs from their decisions and along lines of creed, or birthplace or of actions, or inactions? I speak of the many risks that national origin.” one encounters when one chooses to step out from He was equally against the native American of the wrong kind and for the under the legal umbrella. If a county passed a law immigrant of the right kind, the former Walking too tall and flying too high that said “any driver can use any lane they want at President declared, but the immigrant who any time,” wouldn’t that county be responsible for the did not become in good faith an American This is a dual purpose making this happen.” chaos and carnage that would follow? “is out of place” in the United States. He essay, with a unifying theme Who’s the target audi- Do our local law enforcement officers take an oath said each nation should be judged by its of so-called “patriotism,” ence? Why, just guess. On when they are sworn in? What is the exact wording conduct and that the United States should Bush style. Another voice the reverse page of the of the oaths that they take? Is the wording in their oppose encroachment on its own rights, The first part is a warning “Walking Tall” feature kids oaths ambiguous at all ? whether Germany, England, France or to parents of adolescents: the BY AL KRAUSS are invited to enter a contest Would it be a good idea for all the candidates to Russia be guilty of misconduct. military recruiters have a for nominating the Most publish prior to election, exactly where they stand on bottomless pocket, and are Caring Coach - yup, nomi- “The effort to keep our citizenship the important issue of marijuana? divided against itself,” the colonel contin- very crafty. In the USA of DU sickened veterans, the nate a great coach, to honor Weekend insert to UDJ’s “the dedicated men and I think these questions are very important for the ued, “by the use of the hyphen and along brain damaged, the nation, for the state and for the county. Especially the lines of national origin is certain to a Sunday, April 16 edition, the depressed and traumatized women who help young ath- lead story, the cover article, letes reach excellence on since we now are in an election. Since many counties breed of spirit of bitterness and prejudice in so many ways. manufacture actual tonnage of pot and distribute it to seemed to be about the Well of course, you might and off the playing field.” and dislike between great bodies of our all points of the compass, we should all know that citizens...” advanced technology of say, the article’s intent was Do it by describing “ - what prosthetic devices for Iraq highly focused, specialized. makes your coach excep- how we vote on the marijuana issue is going to In a Fourth of July speech in 1917, strongly affect the amount of drugs in schools across Roosevelt urged the adoption of linguistic military amputees, featuring The three examples are tional in 250 words or less. uniformity, including a requirement that three “patriots -- returning “walking tall” prosthetic Send it in to USA Weekend.” the nation and also our national drop out rate. from war and to their successes. Just like in the nursery Marc Parsley all foreign-language newspapers published Willits in the U.S. should also include English favorite athletic pursuits.” “Grit got these three patri- rhyme “fee fi fo fum, I smell translations. These featured people (two ots to Iraq and back” crows the blood of an Likewise, on 27 May 1918, Roosevelt men and one woman, two the writer. Meanwhile, a side Englishman,” I smell the Happy to explain urged in a speech at Des Moines, Iowa, right legs and one left leg in bar touting the prosthetic design of a recruiter man in trails to commissioner that English be the sole language of the same order) are remark- technology overtly puts the very fancy PR dance instruction used in American schools. able in their own right. One forth the real agenda, which here. The tip off is the utter To the Editor And in anotehr speech he also declared, of the amputees even had the is to lie by omission and by absence of any reference to I am writing in response to city planning commis- photo op special attention of the larger picture, that these “We have room for but one flag, the extrapolating about the real- sioner Whetzel’s letter from April 26. In his letter he American flag, and this excludes the red President Bush (infamous ity: “These days, the three prosthetic victories are for having spent many nothing but floating baubles suggests that 1) “a few hikers” are interested in trails flag which symbolizes all wars against lib- amputees who are coming and that 2) efforts to develop city parks should super- erty and civilization just as much as it months avoiding military back from Iraq and on a sea of background dis- hospitals and military fami- aster. Attractive, brightly sede trail development. First, according to the Center excludes any foreign flag of a nation to Afghanistan are arriving for Disease Control, walking and hiking constitute the lies of the dead and injured). stateside eager to succeed. shining baubles, “shining which we are hostile.” most common form of exercise among adults and Copies of some of this material, The individual anecdotes They challenge themselves. on” the youthful readers and attached to the featured trio They want to get back into possibly some very naive according to the Outdoor Industry Association, one in obtained from the Manuscript Division of three adults hike. The issue of trail access and avail- the Library of Congress, can be viewed at were very upbeat; these lives the military field, possibly parents who may help with www.snopes.com/politics/quotes/troo- were even better now than back to combat.They want to writing that 250 word coach ability continues to come up because we have so few sevelt.asp they were before. Not one compete in sports. Thanks to essay. local trails and there are a great many in the commu- Marianne Benavidez discouraging word about the their unique spirit and our nity who desire to use them. Both trails and parks Fort Bragg massive reality of thousands current technology we’re See VOICE, Page A-5 have great value to the community - the development of one does not need to preclude the development of another. I believe the Paths Open Space and Creeks LETTER POLICY Commission should be commended for identifying WHERE TO WRITE the city-owned open space above the golf course and The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the developing a plan, at no cost to the city, to build a editor. All letters must include a clear name, President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa signature, return address and phone number. House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- public access trail there. 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What are your thoughts The thought of acting, at least in this us, “being truthful under imaginary cir- lifetime, is the least likely occupation I cumstances.” It is about being “human”in concerning the Barry Bonds would ever have thought of. And yet I Sunday view the real sense of the word. fmd myself in that least likely place for Acting class has already given me one steroid scandal? me: A student in Reid Edelman’s BY TONY ANTHONY truly priceless memory. It came when we “Theatre 210-Beginning Acting.” were asked to make up a scene and act it I’ve spent more than a few anxious out with a partner. Mine took place dur- Kirk Mather moments wondering just how, exactly, ing a war in an imaginary bunker. My Willits did I arrive here. “Here”is the stage in the objective was to get my scene partner, Contractor Little Theatre at Mendocino College, Tony: Are you just being polite, or do Vincent Dille, to climb out of the bunker where I spend two afternoons each week. you actually think this is something I and attack the enemy. I acted it out (and “I really think they’re But, to be perfectly honest, most of the should do? persuaded Vincent to do the same) much wasting their time. I think anxious moments took place mostly back Carol: If it interests you, why not give as I used to do as a 10-year-old in my they’re wasting time and in January in the beginning days of the it a try? money trying to create Tony: Okay. Thanks for the free backyard including making the sounds of class, the ones where I was still continu- the bullets flying through the air: headlines. He’s still hitting ally checking on my sanity. The way I advice! the ball, and he’s not taking Tony is called up to the window where “Keeeeuuu, beeeuuuu”from our fake ended up in acting class could itself be a guns. When we had finished, Reid anything right now.” short scene in a play. he quickly (before he changes his mind) signs up for Theater 210, Beginning informed us with a knowing smile, “this SCENE: Tony Anthony is standing in is a perfect example of exactly how not to line at the college, credit card in hand, Acting.”END OF SCENE. The next day I found myself on the act!” paying for his son’s classes. The line is So I’d learned a lesson (and made a long and moving slowly. To pass the time stage at the college’s Little Theater - an Tony is perusing the course listings. After acting student. That moment was, of fool of myself and, unfortunately, about 15 minutes, he strikes up a conver- course, the first in a long line of doubt- Vincent as well) but at least I served as an ridden moments that would follow. example of exactly what not to do, a sation with a woman just behind him: Lindsey Vonfeldt Carol Goldberg. They look familiar to That was January and now it’s nearly small service to the class and the acting May and “Theater 210, Beginning profession! Ukiah one another. Student Carol: Do we know each other? Tony: Acting”has been an education in the true What I’ve learned since those begin- We probably do...after all, we’re in sense of the word. I’ve learned to push ning days is that in order to play a role the myself beyond what I ever had planned. actor doesn’t “pretend;”instead he must “Cheaters never pros- Ukiah. per.” Carol: What do you do for a living? First came the need to overcome one of find his way into his character’s head. Tony: Right now I’m making a movie my biggest fears - not the fear of making Good practice, I’d say, for life. What act- about the Buddhist Monastery up in a fool of myself in front of people, which ing does is make me consider my own Redwood Valley. I’ve done before, but the fear that I actions, my own reasons for doing some- Tony: What do you do? wouldn’t be able to remember my lines, thing. As our instructor continually asks, Carol: (with a twinkle in her eye) I’m any lines at all! I’m old enough for that to “what is your character’s objective?” a “Life Coach.” be a real concern. Memorization doesn’t Thinking back to when I stood in line Tony: (with a touch of sarcasm) So I come easy for someone of the “War at the admissions window at the college, guess I was meant to stand in line with Baby”generation. Right from the start I did I have any idea that by studying act- you-because I’m trying to make a “life expressed my concern to our instructor, ing I might learn something more about decision.” Reid Edelman, who shrugged it off myself? No, not at all. I remember think- Carol: That happens to me often. (probably for my benefit). He went on to ing it might be fun, like playing a game Vernida Brown Tony: (holds up a copy of the say, “learning lines is something actors Ukiah of catch or something and I thought the Student Mendocino College course listings) Is it do.”I hadn’t thought of that beforehand (I class might at least help me to become a OK if I take advantage and ask for free really hadn’t). better narrator. Instead, I found that if I advice ... I mean, since we’re just stand- I had a crisis of self-doubt. I was strug- “Leave the man alone. In pay attention I have the real possibility of the field of baseball, play- ing here chatting? gling with my lines in my scene (some- becoming a better person. Carol: (laughs) I was waiting for that. thing I’ve since learned that happens with ers have been taking I’ve learned great lessons from all the steroids for a long time. I Tony: I’ve been thinking of possibly most actors) and I tried to drop the class. people involved: the gifted Reid signing up for a class. After all, my son is It was Reid’s encouragement that con- don’t know why he’s being Edelman, our talented tutor Ian Stigliani, singled out.” taking classes; maybe I should also. vinced me to hang in. my patient scene partners Vincent and Struggling with lines is just one of Carol: Sounds like a good idea. Do Geoff Graham, and all my fellow class- you have anything in mind? many things I’ve learned about being an actor. Each class has been a learning mates, whose combined age probably Tony: The only thing that interests me, adds up to my own! You never know even remotely, is the acting class. It’s experience, and as the course has pro- gressed I’ve learned that acting is some- what you’ll get when you sign up for a called “Theater 210, BeginningActing.” class, especially if it’s something you’ve I’m doing the narration for our film and I thing, like any profession, that has layers on layers that, as you peel them away, never considered doing. But, as Carol thought it might loosen me up a little. It Goldberg told the “Tony character”way says here, relaxation techniques are part reveal others, deeper and more profound. back in January, “go for it!” Skip Hunter of the course. One of the things I learned right from Ukiah the start is that acting is not about “make Carol: (with an encouraging smile) Tony Anthony is a Ukiah resident. Athletic director Then, go for it! believe.” It is, as Reid continually tells “Any home run he hits would continue to fly their flags in sup- But in reality, the flag you do fly does now is legal. He shouldn’t Voice port of the poor maligned president. NOT - I capitalize that word for emphasis be the only one taking the That’s what’s happened in our polar- - does NOT speak for the thinking major- hit for this, and his records ized country today. There are still those should count. However, in Continued from Page A-4 ity in the valley below. Yes, you guys, who think life is just good old front porch this is not North Carolina, South Dakota, the end there’s no substi- tute for hard work.” Who paid? We’ll never know. Maybe America and let’s support the troops and or Texas. This is Mendocino County, and Otto Bock HealthCare, the prosthetic the president with our flags, while Ukiah City, and you are answerable to increasing multitudes are beginning to products manufacturer, as a front for OUR elected and appointed officials who feel that the flag has become a divisive will enforce agreements and ordinances some Army/Marine recruitment line item, symbol rather than a unifying one, who or vice versa. The money revolving door no matter how many cronies you get to see that the flag has come to represent a write from where ever. with a bottom line message in support of nation known as the leading terrorist state an eventual recruitment pitch: “it ain’t so Reagan said, “Mr. Gorbachov, take Eric Kalk in the world, head and shoulders above down that wall.” Well, hill pillaging Huff Ukiah bad, there’s life after limb loss, and the all in terms of the number of murders way it happens seems almost painless, as and Puffero, I say to you “Take down that Student committed in the name of “anti-terror- flag.” The wall in its time was a symbol you can see in this article. You just might ism.” We take out a thousand eyes and have a new lease on life.” of Soviet oppressive rule, and the flag “I don’t really know of teeth for every tooth and eye, in good old now in our time has turned into a symbol any evidence to say he’s Speaking of patriotism, there’s another testament style. shining bauble in the West Hills night of Bush-style so-called “patriotism.” taken steroids. If he’s tak- America and Israel, arm in arm. We have the right to look around at the ing them I think he should sky, as the lady from Healdsburg reminds So, maybe Hull/Piffero (I don’t know us in this last Sunday’s letters to the edi- scenery, night and day, without having be prosecuted, but I don’t which of you owns the illegal flag, think he should be tor. Like the two bimbos on network TV thrown up there in defiance of the origi- this reminder of our country’s degrada- when the St. Helena demonstration was tion thrust upon our gaze. So, keep your harassed without evidence. nal spirit and letter of the permits to Nobody deserves that.” being covered, I forget which Channel, build, the promises to mitigate, etc. etc.), flag on your porch, or in your yard, on a maybe Fox, maybe KCRA 3, after report- you guys just might gain better purchase regular little pole, unlit and private, for ing on the thousands of anti-Bush protes- on your public spirited donation to the your friends and neighbors who come to tors and interviewing a couple of them, in landscape by alternating Israeli, United visit. the interests of balance, two local pro- Nations, or whatever other flags might be That way, maybe some day the flag Bush ladies were given microphone considered worthy of being paid attention will have a chance to be healed in all of Photos and interviews by Ryan Garner. sound bite opportunities to say that they to. our eyes. Tolerating ill-breeding in others There is a venerable legal principle that no Kopplin sued Quade and obtained a judgment a Chicago butcher for $7.” The court added, one can go to court to fight someone else's bat- of $75 (which in 1911, was presumably enough perhaps unnecessarily, that the meat “was tle. If someone trespasses on another person's Judicial follies to justify all the legal expenses, too). Quade probably served up as pressed chicken to the property, or refuses to pay someone else for appealed. epicures in some Chicago boarding house.” work, only the person who is harmed can go to BY FRANK ZOTTER >From this point, the case seemed to turn on The court concluded by launching into a court over the matter. No one else can take up whether Kopplin had shown that he was enti- rather dense discussion about how Kopplin another person's cause merely because the vic- tled to money damages. The court thought it was entitled to the difference between Martha's tim is too nice to complain about things. important to point out, perhaps without humor- value before the incident and afterwards. This Normally, the courts follow that rule pretty and equality,” offering their titles “to the high- ous intent, that the case “apparently was tried assumed, of course, that there was such a drop consistently. But it's not invariably followed, est bidder at the matrimonial counter.” It cer- without any clear conception of what the in value at all. especially when people's animals get involved. tainly sounds like the way cattle are bought and appropriate damages applicable to such an And maybe there was. Kopplin got one less In 1911, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin sold. unusual situation was. The charge of the court purebred calf than he might have, and Martha was presented with a case brought by an Albin Into Martha's life came a bull owned by on the subject was not illuminating or helpful had to endure the wear and tear of bearing one Kopplin against an Albert Quade. Kopplin Quade, whom the court described as “lowly to the jury.” And because Kopplin was the one calf that she shouldn't have. At the least, owned a Holstein-Friesian heifer he had named born and nameless as far as the record disclos- suing, after all, the jury probably also didn't Martha bore a calf for which Kopplin didn't get “Martha Pietertje Pauline,” which, as the say- es.” This “plebeian, having aspirations beyond hear much testimony from Martha, either. much money. ing goes, at least wasn't Martha's fault. The his humble station in life, wandered beyond the The court did say that “certain testimony By this point, though, the court had given up Wisconsin court seemed to agree. The court confines of his own pastures.” tending to show damages of doubtful legitima- commenting on European nobility and other said that the heifer's name was “neither eupho- And, is also so often true in human affairs, cy” was introduced, but the court did not elab- diverse topics and apparently just wanted to get nious nor musical, but there is not much in a he “sought the society of the adolescent and orate. It would certainly be interesting to know the case over with. The easiest way to do that name anyway.” unsophisticated Martha, contrary to the provi- what that evidence was. was to uphold the jury's decision. The court went on: “Notwithstanding any sions of section 1482, St. 1898, as amended by What Kopplin did prove was that he had In some ways, though, the result proves the handicap she may have had by way of a cog- chapter 14 Laws 1903.” The ambiguous cita- hoped to obtain a purebred calf from Martha point about not fighting someone else's battles. nomen, Martha Pietertje Pauline was a 'high- tion was apparently in case any children (or with the assistance of a full-bred bull a few The case would have been a lot simpler if the brow,' having a pedigree as long and at least as perhaps any lawyers) happened upon the text. months later. Such a calf would have been jury could have heard from the real victim - well-authenticated as that of the ordinary scion Returning to his earlier theme about worth anywhere from $22.50 to $150. Sadly, Martha - and not from a bystander like Mr. of effete European nobility.” It added, as was European nobility, the court explained that, “as the “sinister birth” of Martha's hybrid calf dis- Kopplin. evidently common in 1911, that these a result of this somewhat morganatic mesal- qualified it “from becoming a candidate for Europeans “break into this land of democracy liance, a calf was born on July 5, 1908.” pink ribbons at county fairs, and it was sold to Frank Zotter is a Ukiah attorney. A-6 – SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 LOCAL THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Healing Garden plants will include a Garden shading overstory of California bay Continued from Page A-1 and madrone trees with flowering bined with flowers to attract quince below. In the sunny areas, beneficial insects, and plenti- ful enough to feed patients, those out for a walk will encounter hospital staff, and visitors. Those who have eaten their redbud shrubs with magenta blooms, fill will be free to wander flowering perennials and bright down the paths beyond the edible plants to the Healing colored annual flowers. Garden. “It will be an ornamental garden for patients and com- where people (with diabetes) community networks likely to munity to stroll through,” says learn to cultivate and harvest support the project, including Kate Frey, gold medal award ... like a home-ec kitchen,” the Willits Environmental winner in international garden Handley says. Center and the Willits design competition. “Benches Hospital nutritionists are on Economic LocaLization throughout. Native plants, both the teaching and the group. some flowering, some green. learning end of the project. The result was the 14-per- Tranquil and colorful and “We had interviews with son design team that includes uplifting.” the hospital cafeteria staff,” permaculture teacher Indigo Healing Garden plants will reports Johnson. “They were Donaldson; Cheri Charles, include a shading overstory of very open and willing and garden coordinator at California bay and madrone really had a lot of sugges- Brookside and Baechtel Creek trees with flowering quince tions.” elementary schools; builders below. In the sunny areas, Assured the needed foods Doug Pollard, Jeff Cook, Paul The Willits News those out for a walk will would be available, the nutri- Saenger, and Jeff Stovall, who A drawing of the proposed garden at the new Howard Hospital complex. encounter redbud shrubs with tionists set about revising will focus on greenhouses and magenta blooms, flowering their menus. other garden-related build- perennials and bright colored “We’ve taken it from just ings; homeopath Chela annual flowers. plain hospital food to really Pollard; David Lisle, formerly “The top of the knoll will upscale,” says dietician Mary with Green Gulch Zen have a gazebo,” Frey says. “It E. Farkas, who credits kitchen Garden; Carissa Chiniaeff, will be set up to be a gathering supervisor Jean Alaniz and former manager of the gar- You have her staff with making the plan dens at the University of do area of the hospital and for garden events.” a reality. California at Santa Cruz; The concept came from a The lunch selection tells financial consultant Jeff woman who spent a lot of the story. On Saturdays, for Edelheit; and architect John a choice time at a hospital with one of example, an elegant main Cross. her children, Johnson reports. course salad features fresh John Jeavons of Ecology “It’s so soothing. Someone baby greens mixed with tuna, Action added pro-bono con- who went through a traumatic baby red potatoes and kalama- sultation on bio-intensive gar- accident or heart trouble could ta olives, served with whole dening techniques. Dripworks sit out there and be comfort- wheat pita bread and feta offered to donate an efficient ed.” cheese. irrigation system. Christine McConnell, “We also have down-home McConnell estimated the director of fundraising for the choices,” Farkas says, offer- total gardening investment at new hospital building and ing a range from grilled $1 million over a five-year grounds, has a more active cheese sandwiches to chicken period and went to work on usage in mind: noodle soup. funding. The $3 million grant “The whole campus is The hospital garden, she package, she discovered, designed to be walkable. Do says, will supply all of the would pay for not only the your 1.5-mile loop and walk herbs and spices needed, all of garden but other eco-friendly through the garden. Grab an the vegetables, and all of the aspects of the hospital, as organic lunch and sit in the fruits except citrus. well. Items include water use garden and eat it.” Much of the expertise on reduction devices installed in By “you” McConnell how and when the food should the building system, low- means the general public. be grown is being supplied by emission paints and other Health care, she points out, Ellen Bartholomew, who building materials, storage isn’t limited to patients. All manages the organic, bio- and collection of recyclables, can benefit from good food, intensive gardens that feed the and pollutant control and exercise, and peaceful sur- Ridgewood Ranch communi- elimination. All that’s needed roundings. ty. is the $100,000 match. Underlining the “I’ve learned a lot about “We need for people to put hospital/community link, what foods work spacewise their money where their val- McConnell says the garden and how they complement ues are,” McConnell says. committee will also be putting one another (both nutritional- Those ready to do just that “Our Family Serving Your Family” together “a farmer’s network ly and in the growing are urged to call 459-3047 where we get the grains, eggs, process),” she said. before the May 26 deadline or If you’re thinking about preplanning your final and other things we’re not Pulling it all together takes send their contribution to arrangements, think about how it would relieve the burden on growing in the garden. Any coordination and money. Howard Community surplus beyond the hospitals That’s McConnell’s job. A Healthcare Foundation, 42 your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions at the needs will be donated to Our year ago she put out a call to Madrone Street. time of grief. Prearranging locks in today’s prices on services Daily Bread and the Meals on Wheels program.” and merchandise through built-in inflation protection. Since the hospital is pre- pared to sign contracts for the Debris, Tree & Brush Also, if you’ve made your funeral arrangements food, the project will employ at least one on-site gardener Removal, Lot Clearing & elsewhere, you can choose to transfer those plans to our and provide incentives for funeral home. We believe in honoring your requests. It’s just local organic gardeners in the Leveling, Ditch Cleaning, wider community. another way to show we care. Call us for information on our The community will also benefit from related educa- Roads, Remote Site Specialist prearrangement transfer features. tional opportunities. “There will be a whole variety of courses, from kindergarten on up,” Frey Ukiah Valley Mortuary says. “There will also be classes for adults. Well teach a 195 Low Gap Road (corner of Low Gap & Oaks) little bit about planting and composting and making flower arrangements, harvest- F.D.#1680 ing veggies, soil health...” 468-8446 Part of the education will be specific to medical needs. “We’re going to have a demonstration kitchen at the Diabetes and Wellness Center

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Mother’s Day Ice Cream Cakes 1252 Airport Park Blvd, Suite B-6 Behind Les Schwab THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL GOVERNMENT SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 – A-7 Few improvements in disaster response “The big question in everybody’s which were released last week, Michael Chertoff, who oversees levees, which broke during Katrina’s As hurricane mind is whether entities that proved offered 86 recommendations, most FEMA, has said he expects the surge and led to flooding of 80 per- themselves incompetent to handle notably replacing the Federal agency to meet the June 1 deadline cent of the city. Repairing the levees season looms Hurricane Katrina can become com- Emergency Management Agency for the White House’s 11 top-priority by the hurricane season’s start has petent by the summer of 2006,” with a more potent successor. The changes. been a paramount concern for By LARA JAKES JORDAN Tierney said Friday. “So far, we’ve report made the case for more money FEMA’s chief, R. David Paulison, Louisiana officials, said Walter Associated Press seen no evidence of that.” local, state and federal responders, said in an interview Friday he views Isaacson, vice chairman of the state’s WASHINGTON — Most of the Separate investigations by the without saying how much or the the reports as blueprints for the recovery authority. changes in natural disaster prepared- House, Senate and White House source of the dollars. agency’s future and he puts them into Five weeks out, it looks as though ness proposed by the White House delved into managing an emergency “We recognize that our recom- two groups: “What can we accom- that will happen. “We’ll have good response to a storm as massive as mendations will not be enacted in the and Congress since Hurricane plish now, in this hurricane season, levees that won’t break,” Isaacson Katrina are years away at best, leav- Katrina, which stretched across next five weeks, before the next hur- and what are some of the long-term 90,000 square miles: ricane season begins,” said Sen. said. ing the Gulf Coast and other areas issues?” Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-La., is —The House report did not make Susan Collins, R-Maine, who led the Local and state authorities had lit- vulnerable to new devastation. any recommendations for change. It Senate inquiry. “But we cannot stay more skeptical. Making sure the lev- Only a few of the 211 suggested tle, if any, input on shaping the fed- ees can withstand another Katrina did conclude that local, state and fed- with the same deeply flawed system eral recommendations, said Bev improvements from three federal eral officials lacked any sense of that has proven that it simply does takes more money that he said reports will be ready when the hurri- Cigler, a public policy professor at urgency in preparing for catastrophic not work.” Penn State University. She has Congress will be reluctant to cane season starts June 1, and limit- disasters. President Bush on Friday rejected worked with local and state respon- approve. The storm already has cost ed dollars and political squabbling —The White House inquiry the idea of killing FEMA. the federal government $103 billion, already are complicating the ders while helping lead a Katrina focused on flawed federal plans and “The lessons of Katrina are the Senate Budget Committee says. progress. task force set up by the American confusion during the storm, which important,” Bush said. “We’ve “The doling out a little bit at a “Nature doesn’t care about hit Aug. 29. The report made 125 learned a lot here at the federal level. Society for Public Administration. reports,” said Kathleen Tierney, The reports, she said, are “a skele- time is difficult, and then having to recommendations, including 11 to be We’re much more ready this time compete for it is difficult,” Melancon director of the Natural Hazards completed by June 1, including plans than we were the last time.” tal set of recommendations that are Center at the University of Colorado. for evacuating victims, ably tracking “Let’s, first of all, pray there’s no pretty commonsensical and, unfortu- said. “The reports themselves, I “Nor does it care about the fact there supplies and delivering quick infor- hurricanes,” Bush said. “That would nately, needs more money.” believe, make Americans aware that are people still suffering, and we’re mation from disaster zones. be, like, step one.” Congress examined long-standing the Gulf Coast has still got serious not ready. —The Senate report, portions of Homeland Security Secretary design problems with New Orleans’ problems and a long recovery.”

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LOCAL Giants top Arizona in dramatic finish CALENDAR Randy Winn makes two highlight reel cally repaired right knee. Bonds, expected back San Francisco in the lineup Sunday, has 711 homers, three shy outfielder TODAY grabs and Alou hits homer in ninth MOTORCROSS of tying Babe Ruth for second place on the career Randy Winn • Ukiah Speedway, Redwood Empire inning of San Francisco victory Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. list. makes the first -Calendar listings are culled from the most Alou drove a 2-0 pitch from Luis Vizcaino (0- of two incredi- recent schedules provided by the schools and organizations in our coverage area. By JOSH DUBOW 2) into the left-field seats for his seventh homer. ble grabs in Please report schedule changes or incorrect the ninth listings to The Daily Journal Sports The Associated Press Armando Benitez (1-0) pitched the ninth for Department at 468-3518. SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Winn made two the win, but the credit for this one goes to Alou inning as the spectacular plays in left field in the top of the and Winn. Their clutch play helped overcome a Giants beat the ninth inning, and Moises Alou homered leading bonehead play by rookie Kevin Frandsen, who Diamondbacks, TV LISTINGS off the bottom half to give the San Francisco got three hits in his major league debut Friday. 3-2, Saturday in San Francisco. TODAY Giants a 3-2 victory over the Arizona With a runner on first and none out in the eighth, NBA PLAYOFFS Diamondbacks on Saturday. Frandsen failed to run on an infield popup. Miami at Chicago, 10 a.m. (ABC) Phoenix at Los Angeles Lakers, 12:30 p.m. Winn, starting in left because Barry Bonds Catcher Chris Snyder dropped the ball and got an (ABC) Cleveland at Washington, 4:30 p.m. (TNT) was given a day off, made a sliding catch in left- easy 2-6-4 double play as a chagrined Frandsen San Antonio at Sacramento, 7 p.m. (TNT) NHL PLAYOFFS center to rob Shawn Green of a hit and then returned to the dugout. Colorado at Dallas, 11 a.m. (NBC) Arizona’s Juan Cruz was sharp in his first New York Rangers at New Jersey, 3 p.m. topped that effort on the next batter. Winn leaped (OLN) high above the wall to rob Eric Byrnes of a major league start in more than 2 1/2 years, but San Jose at Nashville, 5:30 p.m. (OLN) potential go-ahead home run, getting a standing didn’t get a decision when the Giants rallied to ovation from the crowd and hearty congratula- tie the game in the seventh against Brandon tions from his teammates as he ran off the field. Lyon, who had allowed only two hits in 9 2-3

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NULL fundraiser set for Saturday NFL DRAFT

The North Ukiah Little League will be having its 2nd Annual Bat- Off Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Redwood Valley Lions Field. The NULL will be having the Bat-Off, food and drinks, ven- dors, a bounce house, and an inflated slide. There will also be a A NEW HOPE ceremony at noon in lieu of the opening day ceremonies missed due to the rain.

City of Ukiah offers free lifeguard training

The City of Ukiah Community Service Department would like to announce registration for the American Red Cross lifeguard training course. Classes will begin May 6, and is free to those who are seeking employment with the City Pool. For others not interested in employment with the City Pool, the cost is $310, which includes all books and materials. Pre-Registration must be com- pleted at The City of Ukiah, 411 ANG Newspapers W. Clay Street. Please call City of Maryland tight end Vernon Davis was brought to tears Ukiah Community Services after being picked by the San Francisco 49ers. Department at 463-6021 for more information. Niners snag Davis, Lawson Puma Select teams holding tryouts in busy first round By GREG BEACHAM returner from Wisconsin. Any player 9 to 18 years old The Associated PRess While Davis should be an who is interested in playing com- SANTA CLARA — immediate starter and a big petitive soccer is invited to attend Vernon Davis sobbed in his target for quarterback Alex the Puma Select team tryouts. Smith, Lawson could help fill A $12 registration fee will be chair at the NFL draft when he charged for any player that was heard he was headed to the the holes left by the free-agent not registered in UVYSL in the San Francisco 49ers. departures of linebackers 2005 season. Tryouts for boys “My first thought was, ’I Julian Peterson and Andre and girls of all ages will take hope those are tears of joy,”’ Carter. Though Lawson place from 6-8 p.m. on May 1 coach Mike Nolan cracked played defensive end last sea- through May 5. after seeing the Maryland son opposite No. 1 pick Mario The girls tryouts will be held at tight end’s reaction on televi- Williams with the Wolfpack, the Pomolita track field, while the sion. Nolan sees Lawson as an out- boys tryout will occur at the Davis was indeed thrilled side linebacker. Pomolita back fields. Girls ages Saturday to be chosen with “It was evident as the 13 and older will have two addi- the sixth overall pick by a choice was getting closer that tional tryout dates, April 29 from club that went 4-12 last sea- we made the right decision by 3-5 p.m. and May 6 from 3-5 p.m. son with the NFL’s worst moving up,” said Nolan, who at Pomolita track field. File photo offense. About two hours traded high picks to Denver to Texas safety Michael Huff was the No. 7 overall pick by the Oakland Raiders later, the 49ers added North move up to No. 22. “I think Colt tryouts and late Saturday in the NFL Draft. Carolina State linebacker we just drafted the two fastest sign-ups April 30 Manny Lawson to the guys on our team.” Huff will be called upon to fill Woodson’s shoes league’s worst defense with Davis and Kellen Winslow the 22nd overall pick, capping Jr., the sixth overall pick by Colt League will be holding try- By JANIE McCAULEY next year. Hopefully I can take over where he Cleveland in 2004, are the outs on April 30 at 10 a.m. at a busy first round for a team The Associated Press left off and hopefully it will be great for the hoping to land two starters. highest-drafted tight ends Anton Stadium. Late sign-ups will ALAMEDA — Michael Huff grew up a big Raiders’ secondary.” also be taken on the same day, “I’ve been dreaming of since Denver took Houston’s fan of Charles Woodson, dating to the star cor- With their next pick, 38th overall and sixth going to San Francisco. It’s a Riley Odoms at No. 5 in 1972. starting at 9:30 a.m. in the second round, Oakland chose outside For more information, call Kris nerback’s Heisman Trophy days at Michigan. beautiful place, man,” said Like Winslow, Davis is at 468-3800. Now, Huff will be called upon to help fill the linebacker Thomas Howard out of UTEP — Davis, who was on the phone among the new generation of shoes of the departed four-time Pro Bowler. filling another spot where they had hoped to with 49ers offensive coordi- athletic tight ends who double add depth and speed through the draft. Ukiah High School The Oakland Raiders showed they are seri- nator Norv Turner when the as premier pass-catching ous about continuing to upgrade their improv- Southern Cal quarterback Matt Leinart was threats and tough blockers. Booster Club sets pick was announced. “I see ing defense, selecting Huff out of national still available for Oakland, but the Raiders myself making an instant “We felt that not only did meeting for May 1 champion Texas with the seventh overall pick went with the fast, athletic Huff a year after impact right away.” we get the best tight end in in the NFL Draft on Saturday. using their top two picks on cornerbacks With the 84th overall pick this draft, we got the best There will be a Ukiah High “I grew up watching him,” Huff said of Fabian Washington and Stanford Routt. in the third round, San receiver in the draft as well,” School Booster Club meeting Woodson, who signed Wednesday with the The 6-foot, 198-pound Huff played every Francisco completed its first Nolan said. “I don’t have any- Monday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m in Green Bay Packers after eight seasons in silver position in the Longhorns’ secondary, and day of drafting with Brandon Bulding A in the Career Center. and black and the last two as the team’s fran- Williams, a receiver and kick See NINERS, Page A-11 Up for discussion will be a bud- chise player. “It looks like I get to wear No. 24 See HUFF, Page A-11 get request for uniforms. For more information call Sue Wallace at 485-8412. USC quar- terback Matt Girls youth softball Leinart Men of Troy fall on draft day umpires needed plummetted to the No. 10 By DAVE GOLDBERG building block for the next third overall pick. The Associated Press decade. Still, the USC teammates The City of Ukiah needs girls pick and the NEW YORK – Southern Leinart, who almost surely become instant stars on teams that youth softball umpires. Arizona California teammates Reggie would have been the No. 1 over- can use some. Pay is $16 per game, with each Cardinals game having a maximum game Bush and Matt Leinart dropped all pick last year after winning the Bush will do the one thing in after coming on draft day. Both should rise Heisman in 2004, dropped all the New Orleans that no one in the time of 90 minutes. The season back to play runs from May-June, and games quickly after it. way to No. 10, where he was team's 39-year history has been for the The Heisman Trophy winners taken by Arizona. able to do: sell tickets. Yes, his are played on Monday and Trojans a Thursday evenings. may turn out to be saviors for “There could be worse things explosiveness will also help win year after he their new franchises -- in different in life, you know?” Leinart said, games, but even if the Saints con- Applications are available at the would have City of Ukiah, 411 W. Clay St., or ways. cracking a smile. tinue to lose, fans will show up to been the No. Bush, all but guaranteed the Leinart was the second quar- watch him, something that could for more information call 463- 1 pick. 6714. top spot for months, instead went terback taken after the Tennessee keep the team in the Hurricane- No. 2 to New Orleans after Titans decided that the heir to devastated city for the foreseeable Houston decided that North Steve McNair would be national future. Carolina State defensive end champion Vince Young, taking See DIGEST, Page A-11 Mario Williams would be a better the Texas quarterback with the See TROY, Page A-11 KRT photo THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 – A-9

UKIAH SPEEDWAY Speedway opening a relief for fans, racers By TONY ADAME last year, will move to the Late The Daily Journal Model Division like Powers, From the fans that filled the Sr. grandstands at the Ukiah Like any sport, the races at Speedway Saturday night to the Ukiah Speedway would be the racers putting their lives nothing without the fans. Two on the line on the track to the longtime fans that were out diligent behind-the-scenes Saturday night for the opening workers who put the whole races were Larry Miller and thing together, one sentiment his son, Cole Miller, 8. Larry was clearer than all the sense. has been taking Cole to the Relief. races since his son was a tod- “Oh my God, oh jiminy, the dler. rain just killed us,” said Track For the Millers and count- Manager Glenda Gilmer, who less others, the Speedway was working the entrance offers a bit of everything. booth into the racing pits “It’s a real family atmos- Saturday. “But I think we’ll be phere,” Larry said. “Cole has okay. We just added a couple friends that come out to here, of dates that weren’t on the and the kids of course have schedule to begin with.” races that they like and they Saturday, the Ukiah find racers that they follow. Of Speedway opened after a course, we like the crashes. delay of over a month, with We’ve seen them fly off the races originally scheduled to track, end up upside down. begin March 29. You get to see the wars that Late Models, Pro 4 get started between some of Modifieds, Bandoleros, these drivers and it is intense. Modifieds, Bombers and Real We’ve had friends that race Stocks all took to the track at and we’ve rooted on different the Redwood Empire racers. It’s just a lot of fun.” Fairgrounds for the opener. Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal Cole, who presents trophies The Speedway races are being Racing action got started at the Ukiah Speedway Saturday after being delayed for over a month due to rain. at the Speedway, identified put on by the North State other aspects of the speedway Racing Association for the Gilmer said. “It should still be six out of 18 races, and one a door-to-door racing that I Division after winning a title he appreciated, including the sixth straight year. a great season for the fans.” Modified title at Altamont in know, as a fan, I like to see. in the Bomber Division in inflatable slides set up on the Gilmer’s son, Blair Aiken, For Modified Division 2001. It’s nail biting stuff, we race 2005. fairgrounds, and his electric is the NSRA promoter, and in racer Drew Foster of Willits, “There’s been a lot of fun and we get the fans on the Jared Martin will move to toy race cars. charge of both the racing pro- the beginning of the season chomping at the bit, and I edge of their seats.” the Bomber Division after fin- “I like the slides,” Cole gram and the motorcross pro- couldn’t have come soon think we’re all glad to be out A pair of champions from ishing 2005 as the Pure Stock said. “And driving my cars. gram, which begins today at enough. here,” Foster said. “I think for 2005 will find themselves in champion. Did you know I drive go- 10 a.m. Foster’s team managed to our division we have the new divisions in 2006. Hopland’s Jeremy karts?” “We’ve got some great rac- finish in the top 15 last season cleanest drivers in the whole Loren Powers, Sr., will Donahoo, who finished sec- Reach Tony Adame at ers that will be coming out,” despite only participating in deal. We’ve got that great move to the Late Model ond in the Bomber Division [email protected] Ingram wins junior high state title The Daily Journal earned a first round bye. In the Ingram said. Eagle Peak Middle School has second round, she led 11-2 before Ingram finished her season a wrestling state champion, and pinning her opponent in the third with a record of 14 wins and five her name is Robin Ingram. round. Her championship match losses. Ingram placed second at Ingram, the only female at went the distance, with Ingram the Takedown Tournament at Eagle Peak the last two season, winning, 6-2. Her last two match- Pomolita Middle School, a co-ed won a title April 22 at the es at state were the first time that event. California Girls Junior High another girl scored on Ingram in a At an all female tournament in Wrestling championships held at match in two years. Pleasanton, Ingram won another Springstowne Middle School. “It’s different wrestling girls, title. At the state tournament, because of the difference between Ingram plans on wrestling in Ingram Ingram was seeded first and lower and upper body strength,” high school.

Submitted photos Miranda Chipman (left) and Chelsea Brown (right) both placed for the Ukiah Skating Academy at the Kidd returns to form in New Jersey win Milipitas Bay Area Tournament. By CLIFF BRUNT Jason, you feel his presence. Instead of being patient, I got dunked on the previous play The Associated Press Jason imposes his will on the myself into trouble. I got too to cut New Jersey’s lead to INDIANAPOLIS — Jason game, and that’s what he did deep trying to make plays 93-88, but got caught on Ukiah skaters Kidd returned to being domi- today. Give me Jason Kidd that weren’t there.” Jefferson’s drive to the bas- nant, and helped the New any day of the week.” Vince Carter scored 28 ket. Jersey Nets even their first- The Pacers finished with points, Richard Jefferson had “The sixth foul call on round series with the Indiana 23 turnovers which led to 23 22 and Nenad Krstic 21. Jermaine was a tough call,” Pacers. New Jersey points. Johnson, Game 5 is Tuesday night in Indiana coach Rick Carlisle stellar in Bay who had 12 points, four New Jersey. said. “I thought he jumped Kidd, who acknowledged he was outplayed by assists and six turnovers, said Indiana’s Jermaine O’Neal straight up, but then there was The Daily Journal Chipman also skated her way Indiana’s Anthony Johnson he became overzealous while scored 22 points before foul- contact and the ref made the The Ukiah Skating to a first place finish in the the first three games of the trying to help the Pacers ing out with 1:21 left. He had call that he saw.” Academy returned from the Fresh/Soph girls freestyle Eastern Conference series, come back from a double- Milipitas Bay Area competi- event. had a strong all-around game digit deficit. tion with top placements. Other Ukiah skaters who with 10 points, eight assists, “Playing from behind In the Primary A figure skated well were Larissa six rebounds and three steals against those guys is not the We Buy division, Lexi Cristiani placed Unangst and Emma Barash in to lead the Nets to a 97-88 recipe for success,” he said. second while teammate Primary A figures and victory in Game 4 on “We didn’t give ourselves a & Sell Shyanne Unangst took third freestyle events. Saturday. chance with those turnovers. Gold & Silver place. Also, Amy Jackson and New Jersey coach In the Juvenile B figure Adrienne Ramos in the Lawrence Frank said though Yoga for a Better Life Coins division, Cristiani earned top Elementary C figures and Johnson has played well, he honors, taking home the first Juvenile/Elementary B likes his point guard. BIKRAM “Since 1980” 468-0640 place pin. freestyle divisions. “Jason’s been great,” he YOGA OF Robert Adams qualified for Ukiah’s next meet will be said. “Jason’s value has noth- UKIAH Full Service 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah the finals in the Elementary A in Redwood City. ing to do with the box score. 115 W. Church St • Ukiah • 468-YOGA figure event. Caitlyn Hallman traced her way to the first place finish in the Elementary B figure event Win $50,000 This Season! while Amy Jackson skated her way to a fourth place in YOUTH SOCCER It’s the Pizza Factory - Teamwork - Harvest Market - North Coast Brewing Company Elementary C figures. Sara Adams captured the second place pin in the Freshmen A TRYOUTS 96.7 FM figures and Kari Perritt also placed second in the Puma Select KMFB Fresh/Soph B figures. 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Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Juvenile Elementary B girls singles event with Kerida DATES: Monday May 1st thru May 5th If your name is Drawn & the Giants turn a Triple Play Moates placing first, Cristiani TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm daily second, and Hallman third. in either the 3rd or 4th Innings of that game, You win $50,000! Ukiah also earned three of LOCATION: Pomolita Athletic Fields (Must be at least 18 years old to win. Contest starts 5/1/06. Deadline for postcards: 9/15/06 or when the $50,000 is the top four placements in the For more information call the UVYSL Soccer awarded, whichever comes first. Employees and immediate family members of employees of KMFB, Pizza Factory, Fresh/Soph B girls freestyle Hotline 467-9797 or see details in the Community No. Coast Brewing Co., Harvest Market and Teamwork not eligible.) division with Kari Perritt in first, Chelsea Brown second, Digest in the Sports Section of this newspaper and Chipman fourth. 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Cruz, making his first start after signing a $33 million, RBI singles to give Arizona a SCOREBOARD Giants in the majors since Sept. 19, four-year contract as a free 2-1 lead, but Hennessey San Diego 8 14.364 5 2003, for the Cubs, allowed agent. He has been demoted to avoided further damage when NFL DRAFT Friday’s Games Continued from Page A-8 one run, two hits and no walks the bullpen. he got Cruz to hit into an 2006 NFL TEAM-BY-TEAM DRAFT Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 2 in five innings in place of The Diamondbacks scored inning-ending double play Through Saturday Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 1 innings coming into the game. Arizona Cincinnati 5, Houston 4 struggling right-hander Russ twice in the fourth with the with the bases loaded. 1 (10) Matt Leinart, qb, Southern Cal. N.Y. Mets 5, Atlanta 2 Steve Finley started it with 2 (41) Deuce Lutui, g, Southern Cal. Colorado 3, Florida 2, 10 innings Ortiz. help of consecutive one-out Hennessey has pitched well 3 (72) Leonard Pope, te, Georgia. Washington 8, St. Louis 3 a bunt single and moved to Atlanta L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego 0 second on a groundout. Finley Ortiz, a former Giant, was walks issued by Brad in three starts in place of 2 (37) Jimmy Williams, db, Virginia Tech. San Francisco 10, Arizona 2 3 (79) Jerious Norwood, rb, Mississippi State. Saturday’s Games then scored on a two-out sin- 0-3 with a 6.91 ERA in four Hennessey. Green and Byrnes injured Noah Lowry, posting a Baltimore Cincinnati 6, Houston 3 1 (12) Haloti Ngata, dt, Oregon. St. Louis 2, Washington 1 gle by Lance Niekro. starts in his second season followed with consecutive 2.79 ERA. 2 (56) Chris Chester, c, Oklahoma. Milwaukee 16, Chicago Cubs 2 3 (87) David Pittman, db, Northwestern State. San Francisco 3, Arizona 2 Buffalo Colorado 8, Florida 7 1 (8) Donte Whitner, db, Ohio State. N.Y. Mets 1, Atlanta 0 1 (26) John McCargo, dt, N.C. State. Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2 RCU Members Talk About Home Loans 3 (70) Ashton Youboty, db, Ohio State. L.A. 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MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Boston 14 10.583 — New York 12 10.545 1 Toronto 12 10.545 1 INCREASE YOUR LEISURE TIME Baltimore 13 12.520 1 1/2 Tampa Bay 10 14.417 4 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 15 7.682 — Detroit 15 9.625 1 Call Redwood Tree to pick up your vehicle, Cleveland 13 11.542 3 Minnesota 9 14.391 6 1/2 Kansas City 5 16.238 9 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 12 11.522 — change your oil, fill it with gas, wash it, wax it... Texas 12 12.500 1/2 Oakland 11 12.478 1 Seattle 10 15.400 3 Save Your Valuable Time! Friday’s Games Cleveland 7, Texas 6 Detroit 9, Minnesota 0 Toronto 7, N.Y.Yankees 2 Baltimore 5, Seattle 2 Tampa Bay 5, Boston 2 Oakland 5, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 8, L.A. Angels 5 Just call for appointment. Saturday’s Games Detroit 18, Minnesota 1 N.Y.Yankees 17, Toronto 6 Seattle 8, Baltimore 6 Texas 7, Cleveland 5 Oakland at Kansas City, ppd., rain Coupon Boston 9, Tampa Bay 6 Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Minnesota (Lohse 1-1) at Detroit (Rogers 3-2), 10:05 a.m. Toronto (Chacin 4-0) at N.Y.Yankees (Mussina 3- $25.00 OFF 1), 10:05 a.m. Boston (Schilling 4-0) at Tampa Bay (Kazmir 2-2), 10:15 a.m. Seattle (Moyer 0-2) at Baltimore (RLopez 1-2), 10:35 a.m. Oakland (Blanton 2-2) at Kansas City (Elarton 0- 4), 11:10 a.m. Auto Detailing, 4 Tires, Windshield Replacement, Chicago White Sox (Garland 2-1) at L.A. Angels (Santana 2-0), 12:35 p.m. Texas (Padilla 2-1) at Cleveland (Westbrook 2-2), 5:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Window Tinting N.Y.Yankees at Boston, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 4:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. Texas at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 5:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Expires 5-31-06 Coupon New York 16 7.696 — Atlanta 9 14.391 7 Philadelphia 9 14.391 7 Washington 8 16.333 8 1/2 Florida 6 15.286 9 Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 17 7.708 — St. Louis 16 8.667 1 Houston 15 8.652 1 1/2 Chicago 13 9.591 3 Milwaukee 13 11.542 4 Pittsburgh 7 18.280 10 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Colorado 14 10.583 — San Francisco 13 10.565 1/2 Los Angeles 11 12.478 2 1/2 Arizona 11 13.458 3 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 – A-11

He's adamantly insisted there eral manager. was no wrongdoing. Leinart For Leinart, landing in Troy said Titans coordinator Norm Arizona under coach Dennis Rain wipes out Loaiza’s bad Continued from Page A-8 Chow -- his former offensive Green puts him on what mentor at USC -- was fighting should be one of the NFL's “I'm coming in there for him “but it wasn't his deci- most explosive offenses with outing, but not concerns strong, I'm coming in there to sion.” the newly signed running By STEVE BRISENDINE He had a similar problem in spring train- It wasn't, and now back Edgerrin James and the help win some games, and I'm The Associated Press ing but insisted he felt fine when he took the coming in there to help the Tennessee will find out if the outstanding receiver tandem mound Saturday night. That said, he elusiveness and arm strength of Larry Fitzgerald and KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The weather city get turned around,” Bush wiped out one of the worst performances of acknowledged manager Ken Macha’s con- said. that Young used to lead the Anquan Boldin. cerns. Bush also comes in amid Longhorns can translate to the He will start his career in a Esteban Loaiza’s career. Erasing it from his mind won’t be so easy. “I know the coaching staff and the manag- questions concerning who NFL. new stadium behind the brittle er are probably thinking, ’What’s going on?’ paid the rent for a home his “Last night at 2:30, I was Kurt Warner, who two seasons Oakland’s struggling right-hander lasted only into the second inning Saturday night, A lot of stuff’s going through his head,” parents lived in, and whether on my knees praying ... he ago caddied for the Giants' Eli Loaiza said. “He wants me to do the best. He an agent was involved, which will rewrite the position,” said Manning before the No. 1 giving up six walks and Reggie Sanders’ could violate NCAA rules. Floyd Reese, the Titans' gen- pick took over at midseason. grand slam, but got off the hook when the wants me to be out there, and I want to be out Athletics’ game against the Kansas City there and be the best.” Royals was called in the bottom of the third Macha said he would wait until Sunday to because of rain with the Royals up 6-1. talk to Loaiza. Huff, who will join the defensive schemes in the The rainout preserved Oakland’s 11-game “We’ll have a sit-down and figure out Huff team for its first mini-camp NFL. winning streak in Kansas City and wiped what’s going on,” Macha said. “The velocity next weekend, recorded 318 Huff started every game the away all the stats that had been accrued. The is still a problem — and today, six walks, Continued from Page A-8 tackles in a Texas career that past two seasons at strong game will be made up as part of a double- that’s also a problem. Giving us one inning ended with a 41-38 victory safety and recorded a career- creates some problems with demands on the Raiders coach Art Shell envi- header on Aug. 18. over unbeaten USC in the high 109 tackles in 2005 — But even with the break the weather dealt bullpen, so we kind of dodged a huge bullet sions him getting plenty of Rose Bowl. including 10 for loss. He today.” opportunities as a rookie, him, Loaiza remains 0-3 with an 8.35 ERA. Shell didn’t waste any time caused four fumbles, recov- Questions abound about his velocity and For the Royals, who haven’t won a home though in what position is the comparing Huff to Woodson, ered two and ran one of those series against Oakland since July 1999, the question. health. His fastball never moved out of the either. back for a touchdown. He also low 80s on Saturday night, and had the game rainout was yet another disappointment in an “We really feel good about “He has that kind of ability, deflected 14 passes and made already awful season. this kid,” said Shell, back for stood, his six walks would have tied a career versatility,” Shell said. two interceptions. high. “You can’t assume the outcome, obvious- his first draft with the Raiders ly,” said starter Jeremy Affeldt, who had five in more than a decade after “Charles Woodson was an Despite his impressive “Two outings ago, I was throwing 91, 90, outstanding player for the resume, the Raiders also and everything was good,” said Loaiza, lifted strikeouts in three innings. “But I think the being fired following a 9-7 way we were playing, defensively and offen- season in ’94 and then rehired Raiders for a number of years appreciated Huff’s ability to in the second after opening the inning with with the ability to play the discuss subjects other than two walks. “It’s just one of those things. I sively, you’ve got to think we’d have gotten in February to replace the a break there — and then this happened.” fired Norv Turner. safety position as well as the football, such as his studies don’t know where my velocity is at.” corner position. Michael Huff and his days growing up in Loaiza has gone more than five innings Kerry Robinson, called up from Triple-A “He’s an outstanding foot- Omaha on Saturday, led off the Royals first ball player. He’s an aggressive has those kinds of qualities Texas. only once in his four previous starts, leaving also.” “Very confident young his last outing — April 23 against the Los with a single. Mark Grudzielanek and Doug football player. He’s a kid that Mientkiewicz walked to load the bases, and can play in the box. He’s a kid The Raiders, coming off man. Very assuring of himself Angeles Angels — after 3 2-3 innings three straight losing seasons as to who he is and what he’s because of a spasm in the left side of his Sanders drove Loaiza’s 0-1 pitch well up the that has outstanding range, hill beyond the left-field wall. coverage ability. We just feel and a winless record against about,” Shell said. “Very upper back. that he’s going to come in and the AFC West last year, are articulate. He has a presence make an impact on our foot- eager to see how quickly Huff about him, a real calming ball team.” picks up the complicated presence.” COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Mendocino College Call for Ukiah Valley For more information, call 58 tackles and made 10 1/2 still haven’t stopped shaking.” youth and high school youth soccer coaches Friedhelm Engeln at 485-7308. 49ers sacks as a senior at North Williams set a school football camps Carolina State last season, but record at Wisconsin with 202 The Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer To place an announcement in the Continued from Page A-8 the 49ers’ coaching staff was catches and finished second in Mendocino College will host a League is in need of coaches. If you “Community Sports Digest,” contact impressed with his work Badgers history with 2,924 youth football camp from July 10-14 would like to become a head coach The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports one personally to compare under their tutelage during the yards receiving, including a and a high school football camp on or an assistant coach for a competi- Department by phone at 468-3518. him to. He’s an incredible ath- Senior Bowl. Lawson and Big Ten-best 1,095 in his July 21. tive boys or girls soccer team pleas You may also mail your listing to 590 lete. If you had his body, Williams combined for 39 senior season. Both camps will be held at call the soccer hotline at 467-9797 S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., you’d throw yours away.” sacks during their last two At 5-foot-9, he’s under- Mendocino College from 4:30 p.m. - so the UVYSL can get back to 95482, e-mail it to udjsports@pacif- Davis bypassed his senior seasons together. 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ran for the 5th District seat. the need to talk with someone Pinches! Don’t forget to vote With no incumbent in that in local government who and see you at the polls! Dems urge POLITICAL LETTERS race, I looked at the candi- might be able to help us. Beth & Dennis Hogan To our readers: dates‚ views, which were Maybe just answer a question Laytonville flap over very similar, and their track or listen to our opinion or a The Daily Journal prints political letters in a separate record of community work. I complaint. In the past year I For Wagenet frat party section of the newspaper. Like all letters, including email ranked Els Cooperrider the am sure we are not the only letters, they must also have a legible signature, home strongest of the three. I sup- community members who To the Editor: By DEVLIN BARRETT phone number and address. Letters will be printed as ported Els in the primary, but have noticed a change in the Election propaganda pur- Associated Press space permits and while we normally have space for most felt fine switching to David atmosphere of our town. It is veyed by John Pinches in his WASHINGTON — political letters we do not guarantee publication of all let- Colfax in the run-off. a sad state of affairs, but it handouts and on his website Republican Rep. John ters. Letters which are similar in nature and language and Eight years later, once makes one wonder how this supporting his campaign for Sweeney’s attendance at a appear to be part of letter-writing or attack campaigns again I am supporting Els could happen. So many tran- supervisor is at best an unreal beer-drinking, college frater- will receive lower priority. Readers should note that Cooperrider. How can one sients, panhandlers and an stretch of the truth. nity party has drawn criticism printing these letters does not indicate Daily Journal sup- decide? increase in violence, it makes Pinches boastfully claims from Democrats who accused port for these candidates nor proof of the letter writer’s On issues, progressives me question what has gone leadership in “opposing the New York lawmaker of accuracy. will most likely be pleased wrong. One night last sum- ground or aerial application of using poor judgment. with answers from both Els mer, well after midnight, I ‘Garlon’ on County forest “What is a 50-year-old and David. But as they say: was awakened by what lands.” My law office was congressman doing at a frat For Cooperrider Colfax for not holding Board talk is cheap. We now have a sounded like a huge brawl in integrally involved in that party at 1 in the morning of Supervisors meetings on two-term incumbent with a Harwood Park (yes, I did call effort in the late 1975 and cavorting with students 30 To the Editor: the coast until recently. David track record to compare with 911 and was told they had 1985, Last week I contacted years his junior? Teaching Bringing back the vitality Colfax is one of five supervi- a community volunteer with already had many calls about other people who worked on them how a bill becomes a of the forest and the salmon sors in our large, politically her own impressive accom- the problem). I have sat in this countywide project to end law?” Blake Zeff, a habitat in our county needs to diverse county. David has plishments. Els is a proactive my car at different businesses aerial herbicide spraying. No spokesman for New York the bottom line for all deci- long wanted BOS meetings to visionary who anticipates around town and watched one recalls Pinches being per- Democrats, said Friday. sions regarding Mendocino be held on the coast but polit- future concerns for our area people I have never seen sonally or publicly involved. Sweeney stopped by the forestlands.The vitality of our ical realities required, in this and then rolls up her sleeves before walk through the park- Maybe Pinches wants us to Alpha Delta Phi party at forestlands has almost by case, that a second coastal and gets things done. ing lots checking for know that he voted against Union College in itself built and sustained our supervisor equally motivated David supported Measure unlocked car doors. Needless aerial spraying of herbicides Schenectady, N.Y., late last coastal communities. With (Kendall Smith of Fort H, but Els spearheaded it. to say, I lock my car now in the 1979 special election. If Friday, a visit first reported by inadequate enforcement of Bragg) be elected and that Coastal residents ask about even if I am only running in that’s the case, will he tell us the college newspaper, the forest practice rules all of our David assume the chairman- opening up a satellite county to the post office to check my how he has voted in other Concordiensis. The paper also forestlands are severely ship of the board for the office in the area. Colfax says mail. And speaking of the elections since then? printed a photo of the law- depleted and salmon habitat change to occur. Once those it would not be possible. post office … well, I’m sure Pinches also claims he maker posing with students. severely degraded. According two pieces were in place, Cooperrider says she would many have seen the problems “stopped herbicide spraying Local newspapers in the to a recent article in the coastal meetings of the Board see to it. This difference in there. So what it the point of along highways in Mendocino region posted similar photos Washington Post depleted were a possibility. Another attitude can make a world of all of this? County.” Is he telling us he online. forestlands in the U.S. twice more apt title for Skyhawk’s difference in results. All these In the upcoming election once sprayed herbicides along Sweeney told The the size of the state of Maine letter might have read years Els has been doing her Dennis and I will be voting the highways and has since Associated Press Friday he will be taken out of timber “Colfax Achieves in 14 activism part time. What can for John Pinches. I know that stopped? If so, good for him. wasn’t drunk, and brushed off production and converted into Months What Has Seemed she do when she devotes full as a local he has seen and If he is saying he voted with the criticism as silly. subdivisions in the next 25 Impossible for 156 Years.” I time from a position of heard all about these prob- other supervisors in January “If I’d known going to a years. This article singles out personally feel that we’d all responsibility? I want to vote lems. And being a local, I’m 1997 to request that Cal Trans frat house would get me that Mendocino County. be fools to not return David for action not just reaction. sure he doesn’t want to see stop roadside spraying, that is much attention I would have Conversions into subdivisions Colfax to office. He has, as I Also, eight years is things disintegrate any fur- one thing, but to claim credit done it earlier,” he joked, are even more destructive to expected, employed his con- enough. We all agree it is ther. I find myself wondering for having stopped roadside adding that he went to anoth- the forest and salmon habitat siderable intelligence and enough for President, and in if anyone in our local govern- spraying is a gross exaggera- er area college Friday to than the timber practices that astute economic analytical California we have term lim- ment cares? My past experi- tion, accept an award. have depleted our forest. skills to this county’s and this its for state offices. A vibrant ence with Mr. Pinches tells Contrary to his claimed “I was walking around a These conversions will forev- district’s advantage and has democracy needs citizen par- me he does and will do opposition to use of herbicides neighborhood meeting my er prevent salmon habitat surprised and pleased me ticipants, not career politi- everything he can to help and the recommendations of friend’s customers. I went restoration. The high price of with his political abilities in cians. We need new blood with this situation. There the Citizens Advisory over and I was listening to timberland estate subdivisions working with the other board and a second woman on the have been so many times Committee and the what they had to say, shaking does nothing to solve our need members and county staff. I board as well. when he was a supervisor Mendocino County Forest their hands, because that’s for affordable housing. am not involved with David’s Thanks David for serving (and even when he wasn’t) Council, Pinches currently what I was asked to do and Els Cooperrider under- campaign other than as a these eight years. Now its that I have called his home supports Option C for the pub- that was it. They seemed like stands the long-term need to long-time friend who came to time to give Els a chance. and asked for help. I have licly owned Jackson nice kids, to be honest with restore forestlands and know him through a mutual Jan Edwards apologized for interrupting Demonstration State Forest. you.” salmon habitat and will be a interest in small-scale organic Point Arena him at home and his reply Option C includes large-scale The congressman charged powerful leader to stop the farming and home schooling, has always been, “No, please application of herbicides as a the Democratic criticism is destructive conversions that but I strongly support his For Pinches don’t worry about it! What management tooL “another sign they’ve got no are starting to take place with reelection. Having a supervi- can I do to help you?” And Pinches seems to fly his issues to try to talk about and our industrial forestlands. She sor of his quality and experi- To the Editor: the most amazing part of all kite when he sees which way they’re going to try to make understands forestland issues ence is to be valued. My husband Dennis and I is that he actually does some- the wind is blowing, which is something out of nothing, as evidenced by her work as a Janis Dolphin have lived in Laytonville for thing and makes it a point to why I call his presentations because sadly that’s what Biologist with a degree in Point Arena many years, Dennis since get back to me personally. propaganda. Range Management and her 1989 and myself since 1978. That in our opinion is a vote Barry Vogel work with Jackson State For Cooperrider We have built homes here, well cast! Someone who Ukiah See PARTY, Page A-13 Forest Citizens Advisory worked here, raised our chil- cares and understands and Committee. As a local busi- To the Editor: dren who attended local never thinks a problem is too nesswoman she understands Once again we are choos- schools and tried our best to small for his attention. the need for a strong local ing between progressive can- be good community mem- Thanks Johnny! economy. didates for supervisor. Eight bers. But as is usual, over the So for us, the only right O N M A I N Anyone who knows Els is years ago, three progressives years different things happen vote to cast in our supervi- aware that she does not wait to that have caused us to have sor’s race is one for John act until after problems have MENDO-LAKE arisen, she goes out and meets the challenges proactively. I OFFICE PRODUCTS Finally! A hearing device you’ll will be voting for her for 5th District Supervisor in the FREE actually want to wear. upcoming June election. DELIVERY Local Micro Monroe Robinson MENDO-LAKE Brews

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By The Associated Press Secretary Samuel Bodman; American Democrats to avoid attacks Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news Petroleum Institute President Red Cavaney; shows: Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. By LAURA KURTZMAN ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State ——— Associated Press Newsom said Democrats nationally Condoleezza Rice; Sen. Charles Schumer, D- CNN’s “Late Edition” — Rice; Sens. Trent SACRAMENTO — N.Y.; petroleum industry lobbyist Bennett Lott, R-Miss., and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.; Hoping to head off a messy and in California appear weak Johnston; actor George Clooney. former Israeli Mossad director Efraim Halevy fight for the Democratic Party compared to Republicans because ——— and former CIA Director James Woolsey. endorsement, San Francisco CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Rice; Sens. ——— Mayor Gavin Newsom will they have shrunk from defending Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Lisa ask the Democratic candidates Murkowski, R-Alaska. “Fox News Sunday” — White House chief for governor to avoid attack- their ideals. ——— of staff Joshua Bolten; incoming White House ing each other. NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Energy Press Secretary Tony Snow. “I think there’s no greater destroying each other’s admonition is unlikely to have gift for the Republicans than images with voters as they much effect. for this convention to dissolve battle for the party’s nomina- “The reality is candidates FBI probes prostitutes for lawmaker into finger-pointing and tion on June 6. always do what candidates By MARK SHERMAN Cunningham, the officials Inc., has not been charged. infighting,” Newsom told The But the convention opened have to do,” said Kam Associated Press in an inter- Associated Press said. Cunningham is serving a Mike Lipman, his attorney, with Angelides and Westly Kuwata, a Democratic consul- WASHINGTON — FBI prison term of eight years, did not return messages left view Friday. trading barbs nonetheless. tant who is not working for He will open the state agents are investigating four months after pleading seeking comment. Reginald Angelides dismissed either side. “A candidate is guilty in November to taking Brown, Wade’s attorney, party’s weekend convention whether a defense contractor Westly, a multimillionaire for- going to go in and say, what provided prostitutes, limou- $2.4 million in homes, yachts declined comment Friday. with its kickoff speech Friday do we need to do to win?” sines and hotel suites to a law- and other bribes. One official said agents night. mer eBay executive, as a checkbook candidate who was Delegates are expected to maker who has been convict- Wade is cooperating with have been checking out inves- Newsom said Democrats vote Saturday to endorse ed on bribery charges, two investigators as part of his tigative leads, but so far have nationally and in California “ashamed of being a Angelides or Westly, the first federal officials said Friday. plea agreement in February. been unable to confirm that, appear weak compared to Democrat.” Westly attacked time since 1990 the party will Investigators have contact- He has told them that Brent even if true, the prostitutes Republicans because they Angelides for benefiting from millions of dollars in indirect have endorsed a gubernatorial ed Washington-area escort Wilkes, a San Diego defense were part of the bribery have shrunk from defending services, two hotels and a lim- contractor who has been iden- scheme. Investigators have their ideals. Although he has campaign donations from a candidate in a contested pri- mary. ousine company in recent tified as a co-conspirator, not turned up evidence that been fiercely critical of Gov. developer and demanded that weeks, one official said. secured prostitutes, limou- other lawmakers were Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angelides sign a pledge not to As the candidate of the party establishment, The allegations were raised sines and suites at two involved, the official said. Newsom said the governor wage a negative campaign. by Mitchell Wade, another Washington hotels for The investigation, spawned still has the advantage of his Angelides is facing an Angelides was considered a shoo-in. But that is now in defense contractor who also Cunningham, the officials by reports of the former imposing personality. unexpectedly tight race has pleaded guilty to charges said. They spoke on condition California congressman’s “Whether you like him or against Westly, who has doubt with Westly’s surge in stemming from the bribery of anonymity because the extravagant lifestyle, is con- not, there appears to be con- poured money into biographi- the polls. conspiracy involving former investigation is continuing. tinuing both in Washington viction and strength and cal television commercials The vote is seen as a crucial Rep. Randy “Duke” Wilkes, founder of ADCS and San Diego. authenticity,” Newsom said. that have raised his visibility test of Angelides’ campaign, “And that’s the Democrats’ among primary voters. which many Democrats feel biggest problem. We’re not To survive, most political has performed poorly. exuding that strength.” insiders expect that Angelides Winning requires the votes Party officials, such as will have to try to tear down of 60 percent of the delegates Chairman Art Torres, have Westly’s image with attack who are present. The endorse- been fretting for months that ads. Those can be more effec- ment vote will take place early the gubernatorial candidates, tive — and less expensive — Saturday evening, a day that state Treasurer Phil Angelides than positive spots highlight- includes speeches by U.S. and state Controller Steve ing his own accomplishments. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Westly, would inadvertently For that reason, political New Mexico Gov. Bill help Schwarzenegger by insiders said Newsom’s Richardson.

hospitalized in Albany after farmers. President Bush pre- complaining of severe vailed with 53 percent of the Party headaches. After several vote in the 20th Congressional weeks in and out of the hospi- District. Continued from Page A-12 tal, he was eventually diag- Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D- they’ve devolved into.” nosed with vasculitis, an Ill., the chairman of the As a rule, campus-regis- inflammation of blood vessels Democratic Congressional in the brain, and prescribed Campaign Committee, said tered fraternity parties are drugs to treat the problem. his organization would pro- allowed four kegs of beer that Sweeney is married with vide financial support to security taps to start the event three children. Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand and then unplugs at 2 a.m. The four-term Republican who is trying to unseat John Tomlin, a sophomore represents a district that Sweeney. She is among the who attended the party and stretches from the Albany first 22 Democratic candi- wrote the story for the college suburbs to the North Country dates selected for financial newspaper, told The and includes Saratoga help from the national party. Associated Press on Friday Springs. Union College is in a Zeff said he would send that Sweeney “was loud, he neighboring district. Sweeney a copy of the film was swearing” but he never Democrats have targeted “Old School,” in which a saw the congressman con- Sweeney in his bid for re-elec- number of bored grown men, sume any alcohol. tion. The lawmaker won a played by Vince Vaughn and Tomlin, who said he drank fourth term in 2004 with near- Will Ferrell, form their own before the party but not during ly 66 percent of the vote in a fraternity. it, said he didn’t know if any district with a mix of union Associated Press Writer drugs were present. workers from the capital and Rik Stevens in Albany, N.Y., In February, Sweeney was Republican-leaning dairy contributed to this report. WOWNow That’s A Spring Fiesta Whole Lot Of FUN! $2500 GRAND PRIZE Over A benefit for The Ukiah Skate Park $191,108$191,108 $100 per ticket in April

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families and I thought it rently lives in a two-and-a- Quads would be neat. When we half-bedroom residence -- to a found out there were more four-bedroom house, Daniel than twins, I thought, said. “The Navy has been Continued from Page A-1 ‘Bonus!’” she said. really good to us,” said use. We just used the hormone As any parents of just one Daniel, who is an aviation baby can attest, four will be a electronics petty officer 3rd injections. Three eggs got fer- Julio Pardini stirs a pot tilized and one of them split so handful. class with the Navy’s “I have plenty of love to go Strategic Communications filled with milk as he we got a set of identical receives instructions to twins,” Daniel said. around,” Heidi said. “I have Wing One. “They have done a no doubt about that. I know fund-raiser for us and they set prepare Himalayan rice When Heidi was eight pudding. weeks pregnant they found it’s going to be a challenge up an account for us,” he out they were having triplets, ’cause it will be very busy, but added. (The Peebles Quad Daniel said. “We were happy, they are going to add so much Fund has been established at but a little shocked. Then happiness to our life.” the First National Bank in when we got to the 28-week Daniel said his mom will Midwest City.) ultrasound, they found the be flying out in the summer to “I am extremely excited to fourth baby. We were excited, help, and the Spouse’s Club in introduce them to my mother- but not as shocked at this the Navy has offered to come in-law who lives in Ukiah ... point.” in and “feed babies, rock and my father-in-law. It’s just Heidi’s pregnancy has babies and give us a chance to going to be the best thing to drawn attention from beyond sleep once in a while.” show them their new grand- their hometown because of The babies, born premature children,” Heidi said, noting new things,” she said. encourages them to make the unusual circumstance that at 31 weeks and three days these are their first. Cooking The food is pretty good healthy food choices. the four babies are actually old, will remain in the hospital Heidi’s mother -- who lives too. Julio Pardini has attend- “We’re trying to connect it two sets of twins. One set of for about another month, in Oregon -- was with her ed all four classes and said he all together,” White said. twins is fraternal, meaning Daniel said. A full-term preg- Friday, and her father is Continued from Page A-1 had tried making some of the “The children love it.” nancy is 40 weeks and a nor- they came from separate eggs, expected to visit next month, Ukiah. recipes at home. Schools are already seeing while the other set of twins is mal term for quadruplets is she said. “I’ve really enjoyed them,” better test scores, White said, about 28 weeks. White said the cooking identical, meaning they came New grandfather, Daniel’s classes help students because he said. and she believes in the future from the same egg. “The babies will come dad, Charles Peebles said he Another part of nutrition schools might even see a home when they gain some teachers will integrate what “I feel like I am God’s little was just bowled over by the they learned into the curricu- education in the school dis- reduction in behavioral prob- project,” Heidi said Friday more weight and are able to trict is the Harvest of the lems and increased attention regulate their own body tem- news. lum using measurements, after getting home from the “Overwhelmed. We cooking times and ingredients Month program that delivers span among students. hospital. “It’s such a relief that peratures. Right now they fresh organic vegetables to “I think, with the improved have no body fat on them at thought it was triplets. He to teach math, science and they are here and they are OK. (Daniel) had a tendency to health. classrooms, allowing teachers nutrition and the increased It’s just an amazing feeling to all, and they are kind of tiny to use what they have learned physical activity, we’ll see and they lose heat easily,” floor me with this whole deal; “These cooking classes see the little babies that were really motivate the teachers with their students. less ADD (attention deficit in my womb. They are just Daniel said, noting his son is triplets to begin with, then all of a sudden quadruplets. I am to integrate nutrition activi- “Teachers have a lot of disorder),” she said. beautiful and I couldn’t be the biggest, so he might get to responsibility and not a lot of White said the program come home sooner than his extremely happy. ... I am total- ties,” White said. happier. I am on Cloud Nine. I Connie Hickerson, who time,” White said. had been a great success and am a little tired, but the adren- daughters. ly pleased with the whole deal, but I couldn’t even fath- teaches at Nokomis elemen- Harvest of the Month is that the Nutrition Network aline rush is keeping me from “We are looking forward to coupled with a bilingual planned to offer more cook- om it. I had all singles and tary, said the classes offer her collapsing,” she said. getting them home; we really the opportunity to learn new newsletter distributed to chil- ing classes during the next “We wanted four altogeth- want them here with us,” they were all three years dren to take home that school year. apart.” things and pass them on to er, eventually, and I was hop- Heidi said. her students. Nutrition educa- explains to parents what their Ben Brown can be reached ing we would have twins Meanwhile the military is Laura Clark can be children are being taught and at [email protected] reached at [email protected]. tion is important because ’cause there are twins in our moving the couple -- who cur- children who are not exposed to good health choices in their lives will rarely seek bad the drinks he manufac- Robin Williams, you might them out on their own as Review tures are for people. She tops think this movie was pretty adults, Hickerson said. Let’s celebrate that off by splattering the funny. But after seeing “RV” “It helps us teach the kids drink she has in her hand all movie, I think that there were new beginnings... new experiences... Continued from Page A-1 over him. some very humorous parts, simistic outlook on life and Bob now has a serious but I found some of the com- • Willits • A New Location problem. He fears he will edy to be a little stupid. 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I didn’t ents and usually confine Benchwarmers PG13 Linda Dashiell, CNM themselves to their rooms or meeting to help pitch an idea think that this film showed 12:20, 2:20, 4:20, 7:10 tune out everything by listen- for a merger to a company enough of that side. 462-5025 ing to music. Bob even has to called “Alpine.” With his job A movie like “Mrs. Silent Hill R Medi-Cal and most insurances accepted already hanging by a thread, Doubtfire” was one of his 12:50, 4:30, 7:00 instant message his kids on Please call theater recording for wheelchair the Internet just to tell them he must cancel the fun, fami- hilarious roles and I felt that accessibility information that dinner is ready. ly vacation to Hawaii the “R.V.” was a more subtle A dinner party has been Munros had planned. comedy and did not include arranged by Todd for a new, As he sits at lunch with his trademark funny voices or younger man in his business, colleagues he is given the crazy accents. 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COMMUNITY BRIEFS place on Wednesday, May 5 to hosts gala fund raiser For further information, call the Ukiah Main at Redwood Valley Cellars Street Program at 463-6729 or email at Fort Bragg’s Town Hall [email protected] Mental Health Services Act All eight candidates for sheriff, district Leadership Mendocino will host its 7th Founded in 1987, the Ukiah Main Street attorney, and superior court judge will be air- annual fund raiser with a host of celebrity wait- Program is one of nearly 1,500 nationwide focus of discussion Monday ing their views on the criminal justice system ers and high-end auction items at Redwood non-profit Main Street associations. It is dedi- Valley Cellars on Saturday, May 6, from 6 to 9 cated to promoting downtown Ukiah econom- Two state-wide leaders in the mental health and answering the audience’s questions at a special candidates forum on Friday, May 5 p.m. ic development, organization, beautification, “recovery movement” will share ideas and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fort Bragg’s Town Hall. Charlie Barra of Redwood Valley Cellars events, historic preservation and retention of answer questions in a public forum Monday in The Primary Election takes place June 6. will kick off the evening and a dozen “celebri- community character in the downtown district. Ukiah to be held at the Ukiah United Methodist Everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ty” waiters, including Mendocino County Church beginning at 7 p.m. concerns for the Question and Answer portion supervisors Jim Wattenburger, Hal Wagenet South Valley Little League Sponsored by A Healing Cooperative, a of the evening. Listeners can also tune in to and Michael Delbar, City Councilpersons client-operated, self help program provided as MCCET, Channel 3 for live coverage of this Holly Madrigal of Willits, John McCowen and has rescheduled pancake a public service of the church, the forum will important event. Mari Rodin of Ukiah, Heidi Cusick Dickerson, breakfast for May 6 focus in part on the promise of the Mental Some of the local issues that the candidates area representative for Congressman Jim Health Services Act (MHSA) formerly known will offer solutions for are: methamphetamine Thompson, and other community leaders will The South Ukiah Little League has resched- circulate through the crowd while offering hors uled their pancake breakfast to May 6, at the as Proposition 63. The new law provides addi- use, criminalization of people with serious d’ouvres made by the Mendocino College mental illness, domestic violence, child and South Ukiah Little League Complex (1151 tional funding for new, client-driven, local Culinary Arts Program. East Gobbi-end of Gobbi St.). It will run from mental health services. elder abuse cases, sexual abuse, restorative jus- This year’s auction features vacations, get- tice where people make amends to the people 7:30 to 11a.m. Family Tickets (parents and The speakers are Jay Mahler, co-director of aways, fishing trips, dining and spirits, and their children) are $15, Adult’s Tickets are $5 Contra Costa county’s Office of Consumer or property they damaged, Juvenile Detention several special events and prizes. Center, jail conditions, Mendocino County and a Child’s Ticket is $3. The menu includes Concerns, and Betty Dahlquist, the Executive Leadership Mendocino is a program which Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Coffee, Orange Juice Director of the California Association of Social having twice the number of people with mental seeks to strengthen the foundation of the com- and Milk (Prepared by the Ukiah Lions Club). Rehabilitation Agencies. Both are long-time illness in jail as the national average of 16 per- munities by educating people who want to get All proceeds will go to the cost of repair the members of the state-wide Recovery Task cent, and the problems of homeless people. involved and make a difference. The program New Years Eve Flood damage at the SULL Candidates Night is sponsored by the is supported by businesses, community leaders complex. Help by purchasing a ticket early so Force who have been working for decades to Alliance for Democracy, CERDA (Committee promote a paradigm shift toward a recovery and students, and by the annual fund raising they can know how to plan. Purchase tickets at to Elect a Responsible District Attorney), event. Tickets are $35, available from the the JA Sutherland Office Directly south of focus in mental health services. Mendocino Coast Peace and Justice Center, The discussion will include a description of Ukiah Chamber of Commerce at 200 S. School Taco Bell( in Ukiah) Monday through Friday, 9 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) St. in Ukiah, 462-4705; Willits Chamber of a.m. to 4 p.m. how the MHSA seeks to promote a transforma- and NWPC (National Women’s Political Commerce at 239 S. Main Street in Willits, tion in the way public mental health services Caucus of Mendocino). 459-7910; or through Rusty Eddy, Leadership are planned and provided, especially in terms Mendocino, 462-7196. National Pet Week to take of making them more client-driven, along with place the week of May 6 discussion of best practices that help individu- Alliance for Democracy to als take responsibility for their own path show ‘Enron’ film Thursday Start the summer garden through the 13 toward recovery from severe mental illness. At 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, The Ukiah with fresh starts from Mendocino Animal Hospital is proud to be The forum is free and open to the public. Valley Alliance for Democracy will show the Farmers’ Market au integral part in promoting National Pet Refreshments will be served. For more infor- “Enron, The Smartest Guys In The Room.” Week from May 7 through 13. This idea is mation, contact AHC at 462-3360, ext. 103 or This film tells about the rise and fall of the May 6 marks the first market of the 2006 unanimously supported by the California ext. 102. Enron Corporation and how it happened. Ebert Farmers’ Market season, downtown on School Veterinary Medical Association and is part of Street and in the Alex Thomas plaza. Bring the an educational process that they would like to and Roeper gave it two thumbs up. Kenneth whole family down to stroll through the many Lay is on trial now making this film very time- introduce to any student organization or youth AARP Driver Safety Program vendor booths of fresh flowers, assorted herbs group. They are inviting groups to come to the ly. It is rated “R.” and produce, enjoy live acoustic guitar Join in at the MEAC located at 106 W. hospital for a tour, or the staff to go to schools to hold classes on May 1, 2 melodies performed by Stephen Hamn, bright and talk to individual classrooms as they feel Standley. For additional information call sunshine, and fresh coffee and breakfast treats. that elementary students are very impression- An AARP Driver Safety Program class is Richard Leamon at 743-1726. scheduled to be held in Ukiah on Monday May Make sure and pick up various garden starters able, and are hoping that the teachers, parents I and Tuesday May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 at the market, to take home and plant a very or guidance counselors will invite us as volun- p.m. Classes are to be held in the conference New childbirth education own fresh veggie and floral gardens. teers who will encourage students to embrace The Market has truly grown and continues learning dream about careers, and teach kind- room at the Department of Social Services, 747 series begins May 4 to attract new merchants, vendors and a wide S. State St. in Ukiah. ness towards people and animals. The discus- Care for Her announces the beginning of a variety of produce and goods. Adding to the sions will be fun, interactive and educational. This program is an eight hour classroom lively atmosphere, live acoustic music fills the They will provide materials for learning, talk refresher course designed especially for the six-class childbirth preparation class beginning Thursday, May 4. Care for Her is a women’s market’s morning air with wonderful upbeat to the children at the level of their education, older driver. It takes into consideration the songs and keeping the shoppers smiling. From and provide a comfortable environment for physical changes of maturing drivers and iden- health center operated by local, nonprofit Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc. 8:30 a.m. until noon, come down to the Alex them to participate in educational discussions. tifies ways they may compensate for those Thomas Plaza and buy locally grown fresh pro- For more information, call Stacey or Nancy (MCHC). During the six-class series, expec- duce and fruits. changes. tant parents will learn about their growing baby at 462-8833. Instructors are trained volunteers. and prepare themselves for childbirth. Topics Successful completion of the course will enti- include nutrition during pregnancy, body tle each person changes throughout pregnancy, relaxation and Give me over 55 years of age to a discount in auto preparing for childbirth, breast feeding and insurance rates (Amount of discount varies by infant safety. The classes are held on Thursday insurer). evenings; participation is limited and registra- Participants must attend classes both days in tion is required. The classes meet at 6 p.m. in order to receive their certificate which will MCHC’s main conference room at 333 Laws entitle them to their discount. Class size is lim- Ave. Register by calling Care for Her at 472- a low price, movies and DIY shows for me ited by AARP to the first thirty persons who 4603. sign-up. To reserve at place in the class, tele- SpongeBob SquarePants® and Sabrina the phone Jan at 462-7314 or the Ukiah Senior Spring Fling to take place Teenage Witch® for my daughter Center at 462-4343. at Eagle Peak Middle School a FREE DVR so we control the TV, not the other way around Mendocino to celebrate Calpella, Redwood Valley and Eagle Peak PTO’s and PTA’s present Spring Fling, a com- Heritage Days May 5 to 14 munity event on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 to 8 from May 5 to 14, the history of Mendocino p.m. at Eagle Peak Middle School. This family My Choice: DishFAMILY Village, one of only two national historic fun night will include food, entertainment, preservation districts in California, will come Jubilee Jump attractions, and a raffle ($500 with FREE DVR receiver upgrade to life during the 3rd Annual Heritage Days. grand prize). 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For an app packet 29hrs/wk $10/hr 463-3300 for actions, however, the personal representative will be 2333 Courage Drive, Suite C Leave phone number. Deborah Gonzels @ application packet. Fairfield, CA 94533 Teach computer call visit 462-6277 required to give notice to interested persons unless LOST & applications w/emphasis www.mcoe.us/jobs 510-622-2551 Apply by 5/05/06 they have waived notice or consented to the proposed Lic. No. 89475 30 FOUND in web design and or call AUTO TECH action).The independent administration authority will Phone (707) 427-8900 Fax (707) 427-8901 CMA for Counselors Entry/Adv Found Small Dog Black graphic arts. Reg. 707-467-5012 Exp. mech. needed. be granted unless an interested person files an objection Contact: Betty Rizzio Dermatology office - pos. in-prison tx pgm in & White long hair Oak teaching cred not req’d. DEADLINE: 5/11/06 Apply in person to the petition and shows good cause why the court 100% Performance and Payment Bonds may be med office exp a+, Solano. exp w/crim Manor Park Desig. Subj. Cred issued West Coast Muffler should not grant the authority. required. Contact Balfour Beatty Construction, Inc. 30-40 hrs/wk. Wage justice, grp/indiv. 972-2522 based upon work exper. ADMIN ASS’T 850 S. State St. A HEARING on the petition will be held on MAY 12, for bonding and insurance DOE. Fax resume to cousel. Fax: 415-499- 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept.: E, located at: Mendocino Immediate Position. assistance. Brutacao Winery 462-2547 or mail to 1912 Must be proficient in COURTHOUSE, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 An Equal Opportunity Employer 100 INSTRUCTION County Office of Tasting Room 145 Hospital Dr., IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you Education Word, Quickbooks Pro, Cosmetology- in Philo. Ukiah. Excellent DELIVERY DRIVER should appear at the hearing and state your objections 316-06 For an app Excel. Strong Manicuring Classes Call Jill 895-2152 opportunity for Class A or B license or file written objections with the court before the hearing. 4/30/06 packet visit communication skills, Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. Ukiah Beauty College FIREFIGHTER/ qualified & friendly Must be over 21. PUBLIC NOTICE www.mcoe.us/jobs or organized, detail IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor Enroll Now 462-8831 PARAMEDIC: person. 40hrs + OT w/benefits. Ukiah City Council / Ukiah Planning call oriented. Anderson of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court Commission Joint Meeting to Discuss the $3,657-$4,445 455 Kunzler Ranch Rd. Spring Class 707-467-5012 Valley office, and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed Hillside Development Regulations CNA’s F/T, P/T, days Ukiah Schedual email resume to monthly, plus by the court within four months from the date of first The Ukiah City Council and Ukiah Planning Commission DEADLINE: 5/4/06 & PM’s. Tues Evs, Beginning Oil [email protected] $300/month Driver Class A issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the will be conducting a joint meeting to discuss the City’s Paramedic Cert. pay. Great working cond. California Probate Code.The time for filing claims will Ptg. Cont. Deburring/utility FT 2 Local Driving hillside development regulations. The purpose of the COUNTER SALES Complete job Apply in person not expire before four months from the hearing date joint meeting will be to provide the Council and 5/02-6/27 7:15-9:30 pm. days. Must be able to Valley View Skilled Positions Call Today Ukiah Valley Lumber description/application noticed above. $112.50 perform multiple tasks. Nursing Center, 800-547-9169 x3217 Commission with an opportunity to discuss the existing is looking for a YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you and 2003 draft regulations face-to-face. The primary Weds. AM, Portraits in Oil Self motivated, able to available at 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah www.MayTrucking.com motivated person are a person interested in the estate, you may file with focus will be on a Council/Commission dialog rather Made Easy work unsupervised. City of Ukiah, 300 for lumber sales. CONSTUCTION, the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) than on receiving additional public testimony.The meeting 5/3-6/28 10:30-1 pm Manual dexterity req. Seminary Ave. Ukiah, DRIVER Mon-Fri. F/T. Retail exp., math & XTRA JOBS. of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets will be conducted from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on $112.50 Able to lift up to 60 lbs. CA 95482 or Must be able to drive 24 or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in the City Council computer skills are $15-25 Cash hr. Flex Frid, AM Landscapes Willing to train. $10/hr ft. Bobtail. Must be reliable, Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form Chambers at the Ukiah Civic Center – 300 Seminary a plus. Applicants are Sched. Bodacious and Seascapes + benefits. Pre emply. pass background & drug is available from the court clerk. Avenue, Ukiah. A Staff prepared Agenda Summary subject to pre- Jobs. No Supervision. 4/28-6/30 $125.00 phys + drug test req. test. Good pay. & benefits. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Report will be posted on the City’s website employment drug Pref 4x4 pu 462-4491 Adele Pruitt- 462 7193 or Send resume to Please send resume MYRNA L. OGLESBY (www.cityofukiah.com) on May 5, 2006 or soon thereafter. screen. Pick up 467-9781 3501 N. State St. to Box 03069 c/o CARTER, OGLESBY, MOMSEN & BACIK For more information about the City Council/Planning application at COOK PT P.O. BOX 720 Ukiah, CA 95482 or www.cityofukiah.com Ukiah Daily Journal, Commission hillside development regulations joint 901 S. State St. Ukiah, CA 95482 meeting, contact Charley Stump, Director of Planning fax 462-3576 Deadline: 5 pm, Apply in person P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, (707) 462-6694 and Community Development at 463-6219. 05/17/06 EOE 1343 S. Dora St. CA 95482 B-4- SUNDAY, APR. 30, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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HELP HELP BUSINESS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 250 RENTALS Primary Grade Smoke Shop Clerk GARDEN Teacher 05-06 school Prior retail exp OFFICE PARK yr, FT, temp position required. For job desc Spaces from 445sqft w/bene. $35,374- & app call 707-744- To 726sqft. & up $44,337/yr. Valid CA 1647 ext. 1342 or email OPEN HOMES SPRING RENT cred req’d. Apply Sara dhendricks@ SPECIAL I., Anderson Vly District hoplandtribe.com .90/sq.ft. 1st yr. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 12:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 2:30pm-4:00pm Office, Box 457, Social Worker for Boonville, CA 95415 1349 Helen Avenue 1930 Elm Street 12401 Tomki Road - Redwood Valley foster family agency in DOWNTOWN Directions: South State Street to Washington, left on Helen Avenue Directions: North State Street to Empire Drive to Elm Street Directions: North State Street to Empire Drive to Elm Street PT SERVER/ Ukiah, to provide case 2nd FLOOR COUNTER HELP. mgmnt services for 8 DANCE STUDIO to 12 children/ youth. Apply within 3500 sq. ft. Schat’s Bakerie’s F/T, $20-$24/hr + PRICE REDUCED 113 W. Perkins St. ask benefits. 463-3300 for Lisa ext.101 for app. Apply LEE KRAEMER Hosted by Ann Campbell by 5/8/06. Real Estate Broker Enchanting 3 bed, 2 bath home nestled on four acres (+/-) in the heart of READERS WANTED Redwood Valley. Featuring a remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, 468-8951 tiled countertops and breakfast bar. French doors lead to the deck from Local 4 month project. Social Worker the kitchen and master bedroom. Master bath room includes a double Hosted By: Denise Ridley Hosted By: Rosemary Brown and Tori Brown vanity sink and Jacuzzi tub. Other amenities include garage w/ ample May work from home. True to Life Children’s Office Spaces Westside Opportunity - Three bedroom, 3 bath home with a finished Well kept home with recent upgrades to the kitchen including new linoleum. Central heat & air only two storage space, new appliances in the kitchen, cozy fireplace in the living basement. Central heat & air, floor to ceiling brick fireplace in living room, workshop and storage shed and the list goes on! Plus it sits along Contract basis, potential Services seeks a 776 S. State St. room, Woodstove in family room, private office, double car garage, and years old. Nice size backyard with new fencing. $349,000 the Russian River. $649,000 earn $10 hr w/ possible person w/an MSW or 340 sf. $375/mo. beautiful decking, roof is 5 years young. $580,000 Selzer Realty bonus. Contact Dr.Wirth equiv Masters degree 390 sf $425/mo. 462-3300 or for P/T foster care & Inc. util, janitor, cent. Selzer Realty • 467-3628 467-3676 or 467-3683 462-1600 [email protected] adoption work in ht/air, off st. parking. t Mendocino & Lake 468-5426 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 12:00pm-2:00pm OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 29th, 12:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 1:00pm-4:00pm Counties 463-1100 Real Goods seeks an APARTMENTS 222 Norton Street 400 Steele Lane - Laytonville 2040 Wildwood Road Directions: North State Street to Norton Directions: North Hwy 101 - about 3 miles before Laytonville, left on Steele Lane, 1st right past bridge Direction: East Perkins to Redemeyer Road, to Deerwood Drive, to Wildwood Road asst. manager for its Support 300 UNFURNISHED Hopland retail store. developmentally 1bd Bungalo Style Must have 1 yr. exp. in disabled N/S Small Bkyd Avail mgmt. w/ a retail in their own home. PT, 6/1 $550/mo $750 dep company whose FT & wkends. PU 468-5661 annual sales are at application at least 1 million or 2 yrs. Mountain View 1bd. cent. located. Close sales exp. & a degree 1000 Sanford Ranch Rd. to trans. No sec. 8 N/P. Host: John Walker Ukiah. 468-9331. Hosted By: Pat Williams in mrkting. retail or $625/mo + dep. 472- Adorable 2 bd., 2 ba. home with remodeled kitchen and baths, central Hosted By: Tim Poma A Must See To Appreciate! 5 bdrm., 4 bath, custom home in heat & air, indoor laundry, attached garage/workshop, carport and alley Well maintained home surrounded by tall oaks and a seasonal creek. Deerwood Estates.Everything you have always wanted in a beautiful mgmt. Prof. exp. must TECHNICIAN 0322 access. Conveniently located to downtown and shopping. 9000 Sq. ft. lot This 3 acre parcel includes a barn and state of the art 3/4 acre horse pen. home & yard. Over 4,000 sq ft on .86 acer landscaped & lots of oak zoned R3, has potential for more units. Landscaped front and back yards Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with bonus room and attached sun- trees. Large family room, cathedral ceiling living room, & billiard include scheduling, AUTOMOTIVE and above ground pool complete this great opportunity for investor, con- 2 bd 1 1/2 bth T. H. room off of the master bedroom. House has new carpet and tile. A must room. Recent appraisal $815,000. Listed at $750,000 merchandising, inv. Trained flat-rate GM tractor or 1st time buyer. Offered at $369,900 see for anyone who wants to escape the busy city life! $429,000 Stove, frig, D/W pool, control & time mgmt. Tech. State of the art Les Ryan Realty • 468-0423 cov parking $780/mo. + Computer literacy req. newer shop. Computer Selzer Realty • 467-3623 Selzer Realty • 467-3688 495 E. Perkins • Ukiah sec.dep.N/S N/P 468- F/T salary w/bene. at each tech stall. 5426 knowledge of envir. Apply in person- OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 12:00pm-2:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 1:30pm-3:00pm friendly prod. and/or call for more info 2 bdrm 1bth $800/mo. 4040 Richey Road, Redwood Valley 3035 Primrose Drive, Willits 514 Kennwood Drive, Ukiah renew. energy a plus. 263-0500 N/P N/S 230 Directions: Lake Mendocino Drive to Eastside Calpella Road, left on Richey Dir: Sherwood Road to Birch to Clover Dr to Left on Primrose Dr Directions: Lake Mendocino to Kennwood Dr. Email resume to Kathy Fowler Observatory Ave. 707- jelias@ Chevrolet 732-8188 realgoods.com or 1175 Parallel Dr. 2 BEDROOM APT. fax 707-744-1342. Lakeport $785 per month. $1000 Resident Manager & Telephone Operators. sec. dep. Great Maintenance Mgr. Must be computer westside RCHDC, a well- literate, telephone Host: Mike Gott location. No pets. No Wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home near quiet cult-de-sac featuring a spa- cious “Great Room” with open living room, formal dining area, hardwood established non-profit answering exp. AM/& Sec. 8. Jack Cox & Offered By: Erika Duran Hostess: Michelle Doyle floors, and remodeled oak kitchen with large island. Separate family room Located in Riverwood Subdivison, 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, central heat & air, Sellers Motivated! 3bd/2ba home, 2 mi. to Lake Mendo! 1/2 acre with pri- with freestanding woodstove. Additional features include the large redwood housing corp., is late afternoon shifts Associates. 462-6060 vate yard, garden area, established fruit trees, detached 2 car garage upgraded throughout, fireplace in living room/formal dining room and master deck, central heating & air conditioning, large bedrooms, and an open and suite. This home shows such pride of ownership. A must see for only avail. May drug test & w/extra parking. Featured amenities include central heat/air, new carpet, tile airy floor plan with a 2 car garage. Offered at $399,000 seeking a FT Resident and much more! $498,000 R-4 $642,000. background check. 2bd Westside 735 S Manager for Dora W/D furnished 391-7895 462-5400 HUD/USDA/Tax Credit Apply in person at 516 463-2570 S. School St. Ste A $750/mo + Sec 320 So. State St., Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah Apt. Community in 468-8009 Ukiah. Management 11am thru 4pm. 2bd. 1 ba $800 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 30th, 1:30pm-3:00pm experience required. SERVICES 1461 Madrone Drive, Ukiah FT maintenance OFFERED 2 bd. TH $825 200 No Section 8. Directions: Knob Hill to Madrone manager Busy Bees LEE KRAEMER with the Classifieds. requires entry-level Housecleaning PROPERTY MGMT MOVE plumbing & electrical services inside & out. 463-2134 skills. Ca. Drivers 272-0441 2br, gar. Fen.yd. Quiet License & Insurance. FINANCIAL cntry setting. Free Apt+Sal+benefits. 205 SERVICES Teams and Individuals wtr/gar. 1741 Talmage BANKRUPTCY Rd. $725. 433-4040 Hostess: Jeni Sobbizadeh welcome to apply. Call Truly a special place. Here you will find a sprawling 1950’s ranch style home is it for me? into winter which sits on a large beautiful lot. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features new laminate floors, dual pane windows, living room with gas fireplace, 707-463-1975 ext. 0, FREE 2br. modern, walk to sunken family room with fireplace and detached garage shop. Enjoy outdoor living in a private park-like setting amongst many mature trees and a fish Or down load from consultation by phone! twn. Lndry, free wtr/gar. pond. Must See! $529,000. www.rchdc.org open Atty Ed Dechant 232 Mason . N/S. $775 until filled. 800-823-0600 433-4040 462-5400 MENDO REALTY, INC. 444 N. State Street, Ukiah SENTRY MARKET BUSINESS 625 N. STATE ST. *Night Crew w/exp. 210 OPPORT. PARK PLACE *Cashier P/T w/exp. ABSOLUTE 1 bd. $725-$775 *Meat Cutter P/T GOLDMINE! 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. *Courtesy Clerks, 90 Vending Machines Pool/garg. 462-5009 Competitive wages & Excellent Locations! All UKIAH AREA REAL ESTATE OFFICES ALDERWOOD APTS friendly workplace for $10,995 1450 S.State St. NEW Apply in person 2655 800-229-9261 OWNERS E Hwy 20 274-0316 Motivated Refurbished 2 bd. ▲ POTTER VALLEY Entrepreneurs $800 mo. 463-2325 ✪ SERVICE WILLITS Opportunity to earn Clean 2bdrm., nice UKIAH MUNICIPAL FORD STREET P.V. COORDINATOR executive income from GOLF COURSE REALTY (Case Mgr) Westside home. Hottest new neighborhood. Good UKIAH F/T position in beautiful FAIRGROUNDS business. Get results! credit, N/S, no pets, HWY 20 Ukiah, CA in Children’s Serious only. 1-800- COLDWELL Sec. 8 O.K. 462-3563 BANKER Unit. Bilingual-Spanish 630-9767 GROVE AVE. MENDO Downtn Ukiah studio. SCOTT REALTY speaker. Requires M/A, STREET $550/mo. Garb. wtr. pd. BA or RN lic. + relevant WALNUT AVE. 444 N. STATE ST. Lake Mendocino Drive 240 INVESTMENTS T pd. exp. in human No pets. . E ✪ PREMIER VALLEJO, 3 UNITS 357-5575 Avl. now! RE services + knowledge T HENRY STREET PROPERTIES $585K , duplex, S of dev. disability issues. A HOSPITAL 2bd/1ba each+cottage In country R Salary range $2674 to ✪ 304 N. STATE ST. 1 bd + 2 garages. Call . DO PINE ST. PINE Vichy Springs Rd

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INDIVIDUAL FOR RESIDENTIAL & GOBBI STREET MORTGAGE AG LANE WAUGH incl. ht, AC, wat, & ST SOUTH ✪ VICHY SPRINGS HEIGHTS - UKIAH POSITION IN UKIAH OFFICE SPACE 950-A Waugh Ln. From the low $600,000’s - Surrounded by heritage oaks and nestled against a garb.w/balcony, patio S. DORA 6 wks pd vacation AVAILABLE & pool, $875/mo. spectacular backdrop of tranquil foothills and open space, Vichy Springs For recorded Listings, Heights combines the dream home that you’ve always wanted with all the 401 K. Day & Eve TALMAGE RD. Call 462-1840 Ext. 195 No pets. 462-8600 breathing room you need to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday avail. Prior work in life. 5 distinctive floorplans ranging from 2,307 to 3,096 sq, ft. with up to 5 Human services Pref. Studio, $625/mo. + bedrooms on spacious homesites. Close to the Sonoma wine country and dep. All utils pd. nearby Vichy Springs Resort. Sales office open Wed-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. For Small homelike SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 1 bdrm. cabin. more information call (800) 573-8510 or visit creekbridgehomes.com environment, good pay The Ukiah $725/mo. + dep. No & benefits. Fax resume sect. 8/N/P.All utils. pd. Sheila Dalcamo 1-888-750-4USA Mark Hanes to 463-6957. DAILY JOURNAL 462-8700 707-485-5759 REALTOR® 707-468-3500 MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Termite Control Locally Owned 463-2570 462-0211 •Inspections •Structual Repairs By Gerald Boesel 707-485-1423 Res. •Professionalism Conscientious & environmentally Safe •Confindentiality •New Construction P.O. Box 389 Calpella, CA 95418 •Remodels •Expertise 485-7829 General Contractor, Lic #752409 Box 510 • Redwood Valley, CA 95470 CAL-BAY MORTGAGE, 215 WEST STANDLEY ST. UKIAH Your friend in the business •Foundations Structural Pest Control, Lic #OPR9000 320 S. State St., Ukiah, 95482 Ukiah Daily License Number OPR /9138 • Bonded TONI PAOLI-BATES Garbocci - Van Housen Realty Kelly Vogel - Tellstrom Loan Officer P.V. Realty inc. (707) 462-4608 Mona Falgout Journal (707) 272-1650 1(800) 55-PAOLI Realtor® FREE Home Warranty Fax (707) 462-5746 I Go the Extra Mile! 950-A Waugh Lane DISCOUNT BROKERAGE Ukiah, CA 95482 Delivered 950-A Waugh Lane 707-272-5887 743.1010 Ukiah, CA 95482 [email protected] INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGES • REAL ESTATE LOANS [email protected] INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGES • REAL ESTATE LOANS www.paolimortgage.com

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APARTMENTS PETS & 300 UNFURNISHED 440 FURNITURE 500 SUPPLIES Two 1bd Avail Now. Amber color Italian CHOC. LAB. PUPS. All brand new inside leather couch $700 & love Parents OFA Cert. $600/mo Sec dep $700 seat $400. Lg. Mahogany AKC Reg. Born 3/12 Greet the Spring in a New Home! N/P N/S Drug Free desk.$100 Ent sys. $40. 1st shots. Wormed & 4050 Burke Hill Rd. #2 Lots more furn. 485- due claws, M-$500, F- & #4 Call for app 462- 0248 $550. 984-8385 √ 4088. HONEST PERSIAN RUGS 510 LIVESTOCK Beautiful quality! Many sizes, √ colors. Selling all. Negotiable. SHEEP-Rare Jacob’s PROFESSIONAL Call today. Penny 707-823- adults. 2 males, $75 1326 ea. 2 fem. $100ea. √ 744-1396 ENTHUSIASTIC UKIAH APPLIANCES GARAGE 140 Zinfandel 460 SALES √ 1bd 1 ba. $640. USED 590 HARD WORKING APPLIANCES ESTATE SALE CENTURY 21 & FURNITURE. EVERYTHING MUST Les Ryan Realty Guaranteed. 485-1216 GO. FROM 7:00-3:00 PM. 3800 N. STATE ST. Property Management EXPECT THE BEST! 468-0463 470 ANTIQUES #69 4/29 & 30 7’4” Fruitwood Buffet 4-29,30 5-6,7 8-3pm glass doors, mirrored 511 Baywood Ct. No Michelle Doyle - 367-4261 Roselle Thornhill - 272-4521 320 DUPLEXES top. From SF Hotel. Early Birds! couches, Niagra adj. bed, lots-o- 1 bdrm 1bth Willits $3,500 or reasonable furn, 100’s of nick nacks, super clean dwntwn offer. P.S. Wick Co. St 1005 West Clay Street 511 Baywood Court Paul upright piano books, etc. Immaculate home situated on a quiet walk to Safeway N/S, Desirable Westside, charming 2-unit investment cul-de-sac! 2600+/- sqft, 4bd/2ba, W/D $625/mo+$1000 Very good cond $350 Alert-Senior Center opportunity. Unit A is 1bd/1ba, completely remodeled expansive living room, dining room, Gateway 459-5363 You Haul. 462-8468 Thrift Open Mon-Sat w/numerous oversized windows framed in crown family room w/built-in bookshelves & MISC. 10-4, Donations & 2 bd. 351 Creekside, molding. Cherry hardwood floors, kitchen with storage, brick fireplace, large kitchen 480 FOR SALE volunteers needed Willits. Lndry rm. No 462-4343 upgraded cabinets, granite counters, all stainless w/oak cabinets, tile counters & pets. Sml. bk yd. Garage. Antiques: Birdseye maple appliances. Unit B is partially updated with tile floors, appliances stay! Lots more amenities, $800. 485-0841 chest w/mirror. $495,000 $659,000. Birdseye dressing tble & HUGE charming clawfoot tub. too many to list. 2 bdrm 1 bth in Brk chr. Lg. oak desk & ped. trls. New carpet, paint chr. All appraised. Make SALE 276 Valley View Rd 521 Kennwood 514 Kennwood & more. N/S, offer. Like new LaZ Boy Friendly 3bd/1ba, deep 4bd/3ba, 2200 sqft, 4bd/3 full ba, central Tiny pet ok. W/D recliner $250. Solid oak lot, charming kitchen, loft, maple cabinets, tile heat/air, upgrades $775/mo. $1500 dep. tble 4 chrs., & bench. 1ST TIME central heat/air, 2-car counters, fireplace, throughout, fireplace Gateway 459-5363 $400. Porcelain doll from EVER!!! garage, out building pantry, custom paint & in living room/formal HOMES Japan in gls case. $100 storage shed, secluded, more. Fully landscaped, dining room & master 330 FOR RENT 462-9004, 367-4451 great area for those low maintenance yard suite. Shows such Ukiah Rotary summer barbeques! w/slate patio. Near Lake pride of ownership. 2 bdrm Great Westside Diamond Cabinets-all location. $775. per month, Community $459,000. Mendocino. wood, self closed $635,000. $647,500. $1150. Sec Dep. No drawers. new. Pd $10K Yard Sale! pets, no Sec 8. Jack Cox best reas. offer. 1 wk & Associates 462-6060 « 493 Briarwood 489 Beltrami 113 Tedford Ave only 272-0378 Clothing, 4bd/3ba 2300 sqft, 4bd/2.5ba, 2200 sqft, «Furniture Lovingly landscaped 2bd1ba.Ukiah-Gar. DS inground pool, fully 3bd/ «Technical items living/dining rm combo, corner property, &shop. Util rm. N/P/S Perfect Condition. 1ba «Building upgraded tile counters landscaped yard, central cozy living room N/sec. 8. $1100/mo. Only used for a heat/air, kids themed month. includes... The equipment & lighting includes w/fireplace, amenities Credit chk. 485-0433 rooms, new laminate Urbs “Sims” game central heat/air, include new laminate 3bd 2ba House (new), Golden eye 590 S. School St. fireplace, garden floors, granite kitchen kitchen floor, dual pane Ukiah Daily Journal custom paint, hot tub, Oak Manor area (new). Spitter Cell, window. Enjoy master windows & large $1300/mo Pick up appl new Metroid Demo Parking Lot refrigerator and kids covered patio. at Paoli suite w/walk-in closet & Game. $611,500. play structures stay with $399,900. Mortgage & Reality Carrying Case. MP3 Sat. & Sun. Jacuzzi. Large beautiful yard. home after sale. $615,000. 950 Waugh Ln Player & headphones. May 6 & 7 All for only $200 Call 6401 Old River Rd 3311 Zaina Lane 3bd 2bth, gar, patio, 4bd/3ba rdwd deck,cntrl h/a, 468-0907 9-4 Spectacular Mediterranean Vineyard Luxury , 2.81 acs. Large pking, w/d,+more Estate. 14+/-acres, including 8+/- acre living room, fireplace, solarium off FENCING WHITE vineyard, beautiful pond, mature $1500/mo.+Dep Avail Moving - Furn., & kitchen & sunroom. Family room VINYL 1800’, 3-rail landscaping,family orchard, tennis court 6-1 Pets? 391-7423 w/5” round posts. Sell 2000 Toyota Camry great for a quiet retreat to read a good w/lights, pool & inviting pool cabana/ book or listen to music. A dining 5bd/3ba Gorgeous cheap. For estate or 109 Jefferson Ln. horses. 964-4823 Sat.&Sun. 9-? 462-5349 guest house. Views of pristine valley & room excellent for entertaining, and Hse Blt in ‘05 2 car majestic mountains. 5500+/-estate home, gar. Immac + many Moving in a hurry. beautiful kitchen with plenty of upgrades. $1675/mo Fine Art - Limited Everything must go! vaulted open beam ceilings, hardwood cabinet space to please a master chef. Offering. Paintings floors, grand master suite w/sitting rm opening onto a rose garden terrace graced N/S Tiny pet poss Avail Starts Tues. May 2. $2,695,000. $1,600,000. approx 6/1 Gateway available by California 479-220-8724 or by jasmine & citrus. 459-5363 Artist Barbara Winner. 249 W. Gobbi St. # E By appointment only. Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty, Inc- Office (707) 462-5400 Great View Please call 707-467- MULTI. 444 North State Street, Ukiah CA 95482 Rogina Hts 3br/2ba 0408 evs. mendocinocountyproperties.com / coldwellbanker.com $1800/mo + dep 707- FAM. MENDO REALTY, INC. 489-8600 FREE PAINT Recycled latex, 5 gal. ST. SALE. SMALL WESTSIDE buckets, white, tan, brown, Down by COTTAGE. gray.Tuesdays only, 8am Rock Shop in $500/mo. + $600 dep. to 2pm, 298 Plant Rd., Hopland. 462-3434 Ukiah (behind animal shelter). Sat&Sun. Ukiah 2Bd, 2ba on 20 April 29th & ac. NO POT 30th. 9- 6pm GROWERS, covered FREE!!! deck, pond,W/D, some In Hopland! Fresh utils. free. $1195/mo Upright piano. lemonade 468-5687 You move it and cookies. you own it. 744-8501 Westside Location! Call 744-1086 Beautiful 2 bed., 1.5 ba. Condo. 6 month Maple Twin Bd Frm, 2 REC VEH lease - No Pets! Chld Bike Tlr, Vacuum 610 CAMPING $995/month. Hlth Walker & Pilaties 1980, 26ft trav trlr, off $995 sec. dep. Mach. Accept best grid, live-in. New heater Call Elma Hart, offers 456-0525 & tile, 12V elec, sys, 07’ Agent, CB Mendo tags, storm windows, Realty 468-5214 Must sell! Djembe gas frdge. Clean, u-tow, Drum, 214K gold rings, $2,800. 972-8142 Willits 4bd, 2ba $1200 desk, telescope. 463- 1yr lease, sec dep, N/S ‘62 GM 35’ RV/Bus 1225 495 Della, Open Sat Detroit 318. Allison Sun 4-6pm SPA-Deluxe ‘06 Trans. Fully converted. Year round liveable. ROOMS model. 30 jets. Kubota gen. 13K. FOR RENT Therapy seat. Never 350 Call for much more Lg .Rm. Priv entr, used. Warr.Can del. $2750.707-468-4300 info. Must see to Kitchenette. F. pref. appreciate. Stored in Shared ba in main hs Treadmill $200, Ukiah. $29,500. N/P/S. Lg. yard. Refs. Vintage cabinet $40, 4’ (208)267-3696 $525 467-9925 church pew $100, ‘73 International Class Room in Motel Antique wash stand A $380/mo. +$300 dep. $200, Dbl bed $50, 21’ Motor Home. All util paid. Corner 4 shelf unit $800. 629-3284 $10, Dresser $10 462-4476 5th Whl ‘93 Salem 462-8292 WANTED TO Excel. cond. Incl. tow pkg. TV & Mwv. Must 380 SHARE RENT Wine Barrell Halves for sell $3500. 621-2605 $450/mo. Furn. rm. planters Freshly cut Just incl. util.Kit. priv. No in time for Spring. $10-$15 MOTOR- Featured Properties S/P/D. Dep. & ref. req. each. Also will be on the 620 CYCLES 468-5556 coast 2X a month 462- 2001 ATV 4X4 Kaw Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property 4917. 1 BDRM in house to Bayou 300. Exc. cond. 1706 Lockwood Dr. Ukiah 528 Capps Ln., Ukiah 44081 Noyo Way, Irish Beach Dir:N.State St.-Empire Dr.-Lockwood Dr Dir:N.State St.-Empire Dr.-Lockwood Dr Dir: CALL OFFICE FOR DETAILS. share. in Ukiah near Wood Shop Sale 1 owner, $3000 before fairgrounds. $450 incl. Redwood products, 8pm 462-9343 used tools, etc. uti. 468-9332 ‘98 HARLEY Sylvan Woods 490-7157 Fat Boy with extras. 3541 N. State St. $11,500 Lrg. rm. $495. Bldg. G in back. 485-1459 $495 dep. Util. incl. 10-12 & 2-4 weekdays House priv. starting May 1 til ? AUTO PARTS & 468-0244 630 ACCESSORIES Vacant 12,000 sq ft lot with 180 degrees of breath taking views of the beach! Utilities BMW 5 series. 85 Great Located in Empire Gardens area this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is perfect for anyone. Great Potential! 3 bedroom 2 bath 1096 sqft single story home with cathedral ceilings are available already for your future home or vacation home! Must see! Offered at: Room in house. With approx.5,225 sq ft lot you must see! $355,000 and central heat and air priced at $380,000 bring all offers, sellers are motivated. AUCTIONS $273,000 House priv. Hot tub, 490 motor & trans, lots of NEW pool, W/D. N/S, N/P. Antique Auction Lake parts. Make me an offer. Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty $600/mo. 272-0441 Co. Auction House 707-274-8319 George Rusake • 479-3984 George Rusake • 479-3984 George Rusake • 462-5996 (Our April 29-Aution 3 way chrome plated NEW & USED has been moved to) util. tool boxes. Fitted EQUIPMENT 400 May 6th-1pm Prev. May for ‘93 Ford Ranger Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property BOB CAT 5, 10am-7pm May 6 SB. $300. 629-3284 2645 Beach Ln. Lakeport 13921 Hwy.128, Boonville 171 Barbara Street 10am to start of Dir:Lakeshore Blvd.-L on Rainbow Rd - R on Beach Ln Dir:Lakeshore Blvd.-L on Rainbow Rd - R on Beach Ln Dir:Lakeshore Blvd.-L on Rainbow Rd - R on Beach Ln WITH BUCKET Auction. Will include TRUXCEDO $10,000 462-2574 entire antique store & BED COVER Black. Now on Covered construction special items will 2000 Ford F150 trailer. 20’ long. Dual include: Yamaha 1100 6 foot bed. axles. $3000. MC, 22 ft Sailboat, 8yr Super cab. Nice! 462-2574 old Appaloosa (yes a horse!) 18155 Vintage $275. 485-5837 Ct. Middletown 3 mi N Offered By: Pat Williams 4X4'S Must see this charming older home complete with huge barn/garage in rear, RV park- This gorgeously maintained home in Boonville features 3Bd/2Ba, approx.1,800 sq ft, Charming 2 bedroom 2 bath home with hardwood floors, central heat 420 BOATS of Middletown Just look ing, automatic sprinklers, landscaping, gorgeous rock fireplace, must see this property filled with so many upgrades, too many to list. With studio in back this is a great prop- & air, living room, family room with fireplace, single garage and indoor 650 FOR SALE laundry. Landscaped front and easy care back with patio, deck and 30’TOLLKYCRAFT for the big yellow sign which sits on a big 1/2 an acre lot! $385,000 erty close to everything! Chevy ‘95 Tahoe automatic sprinklers. Conveniently located to downtown, theater and TWIN engine, all 707-987-8732 visit shopping. Offered at $389,900 AT, all power. 4x4 fiberglass hull, needs www.lakecounty Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty $6500/bo. work, $8200. auction.com to view George Rusake • 479-3984 Selzer Realty • 467-3623 895-3208, 489-2351 George Rusake • 479-3984 530-357-4826 some of our items! B-8- SUNDAY, APR. 30, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

4X4'S 4X4'S TRUCKS 650 FOR SALE 650 FOR SALE 670 FOR SALE CHEVY Z71 1995 X- Chevy Tahoe ‘02 Dodge Tioga RV 1979 Cab K1500. 4WD. 4x4, 62K. Priced at lo bk. new rims/tires, great Loaded. Wht. 4” lift. 33” $16,925. #332162 interior, $6000 OBO tires. WELDS. Lots of Auto/Mart Willits. 459-3039 call 462-2081 Featured Properties xtras. Excl. cond. $8900/b other SUVS to choose ofr. 707-849-4994 from. CARS 680 FOR SALE Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property ‘00 Chevy Suburban Jeep CJ7 V8 ‘79 CLEAN Mitsubishi 700 East Gobbi St. #17 3551 Taylor Drive 1891 Talmage Road 2500 Sp.Util. Auto trans lifted Alum Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak AC, P/S, 3rd seat wheels lots of work Diamante. 2001 ES $18,995 done. $4500 Day 744- Leather, Power Everything, XM Radio, Ref# 3955-188423 7462, night/ wkend Price Reduced! Novato Chevrolet 463-3325 $8,900 OBO 485-1140 (866) 697-9168 VANS 2001 Honda Accord FOR SALE EX Coupe 6 cyl. AT, ‘01 Dodge 1500 PU 660 AC fully loaded, Lthr In. Quad Cab Short bd ‘06 Ford Econoline Xtra clean 6 CD chngr Call Julie Hull and Terry Sullivan Offered By: Pat Williams V8 Aut. AC, 3rd seat E150 Super Duty Move in Condition! Very good condition 1977 manufac- Tucked away at the end of the road is this unique 4 bedroom 2 bath victo- & cass. 81k mi. tured home with 2bd, 1 bath, pop-out living room, new Represented By: Bob Doty $14,995 Cargo Van V8 auto rian built circa 1860. Almost one acre of mature landscaping, old stage Contractor Special. Property located in Talmage. Live in the 2 bed., 1 ba. paint inside and out, central heating, evaporative cooling, coach stop with farrrier shop and detached garage. A magical property $14,995. 462-1163. washer and dryer in an upscale age restricted park for home, while you rent the duplex in the back. Nice piece of property. Great Ref# 3980-267089 $20,995 awaiting new owner to remodel or restore. Price drastically reduced to opportunity for the serious contractor. $419,000 T-2 only $45,000 G-3 $399,950 Novato Chevrolet Ref# 3998-63909 Chevy Cavalier 1995 (866) 697-9168 Novato Chevrolet Blue, AC/HT, 5 spd., 463-2570 Selzer Realty • 467-3623 463-2570 (866) 697-9168 Good gas mileage, 4 320 So. State St., Ukiah 320 So. State St., Ukiah ‘01 Ford Escape XLT Door, clean in & out, Plymoth SV 1992 V6 Sport Util. 4D runs great 146K mi Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property runs ok smoged $1600 AC, P/S, P/W Must sell $2800 obo obo 19899 Scenic Drive - Redwood Valley 5110 Faye Road, Cloverdale San Jacinta Condo For Sale $10,995 Call 462-5934 Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak Direction: Washington to R on Dora to l on Doolan Drive Ref# 3940-F54164 Chevy 1982 Conv Novato Chevrolet $1300 obo 367-3354 Lexus 91’, 216K, (866) 697-9168 $3500 obo, runs great, TRUCKS dark green. Matt 468- JUST LISTED! ‘02 Dodge 1500 PU 670 FOR SALE 6459 Quad Cab Short bd ‘91 Ford Ranger, shell V8 Aut. AC, Shell w-rack, std. trans. Nissan $15,995 $1300. 459-4792 Altima ‘97 Ref# 3983-154685 Offered By; Sharron Thomas 280 San Jacinta ‘04 Nissan Frontier AT (4cyl) AC, PW, Beautiful mountain setting for this comfortable 3 bedroom 2 bath on 20 Enjoy peaceful adult living in the exclusive Westwood Acres Townhouse Novato Chevrolet forested acres. Has a developed spring, a well, seasonal creeks, a Offered By: Ellie Naill • (707)481-3457 Condominiums. Desirable Western foothills location in town. This spacious 2-story PWL, CC, CD 140K. detached garage, and an expansive deck to relax with morning coffee 3BR/2BA home w/pvt beach & lake rights, fishing and boating. end unit townhouse provides: 2 bedrooms with lovely views; 1 full bathroom; quest (866) 697-9168 Desert runner XE and enjoy the sunrise. The home has new central propane heater, new Wonderful view from all living spaces, porch & deck. Nicely remodeled, carpet & vinyl, a woodstove, and bonus room for office or den. $579,000 Energy efficient Monitor heating system. MLS 20613034. $494,900 bathroom; charming kitchen includes all newer appliances; large living room with King Cab 5 sp. V6 $4000/bo. 485-7330 huge fireplace; upgraded flooring throughout and added custom windows; swimming ‘02 Jeep Grand pool, beautifully maintained landscaping and more. All of this is offered at $325,000 $16,988 LOTS & Les Ryan Realty • 894-5232 Cherokee Laredo Selzer Realty • 467-3632 Shown by appointment 707-463-5546 Ref# 3992-457983 760 ACREAGE 114 Lake Street, Cloverdale Sp. Utility 4D 6 cyl. Novato Chevrolet 3bd/2ba on 2.3acre $15,995 (866) 697-9168 Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property Ref# 3968-222187 w/big barn. $709K, FOR SALE BY 3000 McNab Ranch, Ukiah 22945 Ridge Road, Willits 27461 Blue Lake Court, Willits Novato Chevrolet ‘93 Dodge Turbo Diesel Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak (866) 697-9168 Holds 90gal of fuel. 86k OWNER Vacaville, CA mi. 5th wheel hitch. Call Mike 707-447- ‘04 Chevy Tahoe $6,500. 462-8245 9660 Sport Utility 4D. V8 96’Toyota Tacoma, Aut, A/C, P/S, P/D 770 REAL ESTATE $24,995 4x4 4cyl camper shell 1Have equity in your Ref# 3976-131404 excl. cond. $8500 472-0441 property? Income or Offered By: Mike Edgington Novato Chevrolet Offered By: Mike Edgington Like new immaculate 2003 manufactured home has laminate flooring Offered By: Mike Edgington credit problems? 40 acres with two homes, great valley, vineyard & lake views. Approx. 3 throughout most of the home & sits on a double lot that back up to green- Beautiful, private 1.8 acres with open, light and bright, artist home. This (866) 697-9168 Chev. Silverado 1500, 1/2 miles to Hwy 101. Main home is a fixer, 2nd home is 27X60 manufac- belt. Perimeter foundation, trex decking, ceiling fans in all rooms. home has 2 bedrooms and a third room that is currently being used as an Unusual property tured. Several springs, pond & well. Property has been used as horse Separate adjoining lot is mostly flat & is included in sale. Studio has lami- art room. This home boasts real hardwood and tile floors. Monitor heat, ‘02, 49K, ex. cond. Interest rates as low as 1% ranch, barn stalls & hay storage available. Great for horseback, ATV’s & nate floors, on demand water heater . three ceiling fans, double sinks in on demand water, three sets of French doors, that open to the deck so ‘04 Honda CR-V EX other recreational activities. Easy commute location about 15 min. to bath, private rear deck & entrance. Also RV hookup with power, water & you can enjoy your own meadow and forrest views from any room. If you $18,000 w/camper Need cash out? Can do! Ukiah & Hopland. $ 889,950 M-4 septic. R-5 $ 579,000 are looking for a “cookie cutter” home, this is not it! $595,000 B-4 Sport Utility 4D shell. Call Diane 468- RATES STILL LOW! 4-cyl VTEC, auto. 5145 Call Larry Wright 463-2570 463-2570 463-2570 $21,995 GOLDEN BEAR 320 So. State St., Ukiah 320 So. State St., Ukiah 320 So. State St., Ukiah Chevy 2001 S10 Ref# 3995-038002 MORTGAGE Lx 5sp Low miles Novato Chevrolet 707-433-9143 Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property (866) 697-9168 1 owner $7500 489-8943 Approx 1200 sq ft. 414 South Barnes St. 10581 Main Street - Potter Valley 9499 West Road - Redwood Valley For sale by owner Directions: Low Gap to Oak Directions: Low Gap to Oak ‘04 Jeep Wrangler Dodge Ram ‘99 3500, 2bdrm 1 1/2 bth Fam SE Sport Util 2D rm, dining rm & den, Directions: Low Gap to Oak 4x4, 1-ton dually, ext. 4 cyl. 5 sp man. P/S $375k Don 467-8498 cab, fully loaded, Cum- $13,995 Between 12-5pm. mins Diesel. $18,295 Ref# 3942-721420 Novato Chevrolet obo 707-456-0575 or Clearlake view lots. (866) 697-9168 354-0082 $30,000 total. $6000 dn. $317/mo. Walk to lake. Agt. 262-0122 Offered By: Patty McMillen 3 Bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home on a permanent foundation, on one flat acre in Potter Valley. This property is set up for horses and Offered By: Patty McMillen «El Dorado Estates« home features include a dining room that opens to the kitchen, vaulted Beautiful setting, adjacent to vineyard nice views of the hills at end of 3 bd., 2 ba. West side Ukiah, hardwood floors, tile, spacious master ceilings, large deck for entertaining and a detached 2-car garage. lane. Fixer upper with detached 900+/- shop. Property being sold in “as Very clean & well kept bedroom. Low maintenance yard. Close to downtown in quiet $439,900 is” condition. $375,000 4bd2.5ba. 1 owner neighborhood. $419,000. home. Pellet stove, Call 468-5696 for appt. Selzer Realty • 467-3637 Selzer Realty • 467-3637 tiled kit. w/new appl. Nice patio for entertaining. Dbl. gar., new roof & ext. paint. SELZER REALTY All on 2/3 landscaped 350 E. Gobbi St. Ukiah ac. on timers. Jeni Sobbizadeh Presents..... $659,000. E-Z to 468-0411 show. Jackson RE 468-1635 Cell: (707)272-4557 APARTMENTS FORECLOSURES! 1960 S. Dora St. - newly renovated 2 bd., 1 3bd.2ba. Only $165K ba. upstairs apt. w/ carport overlooking the For Listings Office: 472-2936 new Grace Hudson school. Receive up to 1 800-749-7901 x R397 EXPECT THE BEST! mo. rent FREE! Call for details! FREE Weekly List of Homes For Sale With 757 Waugh Ln. - fully renovated 2 bd. apts. Prices, Addresses & www.mendocinocountyproperties.com / coldwellbanker.com in small, centrally located complex within Descriptions Included walking distance to schools & shopping. 866-472-5468 x. 260 12850 Pine Avenue, Potter Valley 351 Sauvignon Court $800/mo. Free 24Hr. Recorded Private & peaceful. Gorgeous Quiet cul-de-sac location, 3 bdrm, 2 Details. Agent views, incredible property on 40 ba, delightful warm living room, dazzling 505-531 Capps Ln. - Sierra Sunset Apts. FSBO BEAUTIFUL 3/2 acres in Potter Valley. Spacious kitchen, beautiful Fir floors, large master features 2 bd. units w/ pool & laundry redwood contemporary 3bdrm/2ba home features suite. Move in now and enjoy the fragrant facilities, lovely common areas, carports & w/matching guest house hardwood floors, redwood flowers in the deep lot with space galore more. ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN & spa. Minutes to FB but wainscoting, rock fireplace, central for back yard play! Room enough to SPECIAL!!! feels far away in private, heat/air, over 1000 sqft of decking grow your own vegetables. List Price park like setting. $725k, for outdoor living. Approx 10 acres fully fenced for horse pasture along DUPLEXES/TOWNHOMES 707-813-7575. No agents. w/8 ac ft pond. Seasonal creeks/springs make this a unique find only $439,500. 1420 Sanford Ranch Rd. #B - newly Last Chance to Buy at minutes to town. List Price $899,000. renovated 2 bd., 1 ba. duplex w/ lovely Sterlin Chateau! Don’t 276 Valley View Road delay! Final opportunity vineyard view. $750/mo. 6401 Old River Road Friendly 3 bdrm/1ba, deep lot, to purchase a Meritage Mediterranean Vineyard HOUSES Home in 1 of charming kitchen, central heat/air, Vacaville’s most Estate. Spectacular 14+/-acre 2-car garage, out bldg/storage shed, 202 Washington Ave. - fully renovated & desirable new home including 8+/- acre vineyard, secluded area for summer BBQ’s. beautiful pond, mature beautiful! 2 bd., 1 ba. w/ garage & yard within communities. Ask List price $459,000. walking distance to local schools. about lender incentive. landscape, family Water/sewer/garbage pd. $950/mo. Now available- The last orchard,tennis court w/lights, home in the very pool & inviting pool cabana/ 807 Dora Street 9311 Gibson Ln. - 2 bd., 2 ba. mobile w/ popular Single- Story guest house. Views of pristine Beaumont % plan. valley & majestic mountains. 5500+/-estate home, vaulted open beam Location, location, location! carport & yards in a country Potter Valley Immaculate westside office building setting. $1000/mo. 3br/2.5ba, 3 car, ceilings, hardwood floors, grand master suite w/sitting rm opening to rose approx 2, 286 sf on lg garden terrace graced by jasmine & citrus. - List price $2,695,000 with private parking and off street 7350 East Rd. - roomy 2+ bd., 2 ba. modular lot. Many upgrades incl parking. Fully remodeled and cherry cabs, stainless w/ carport & yard in a country Redwood 537 Kennwood Drive compliant with ADA standards. List Valley setting. $1000/mo. steel appliances, upgraded tile & carpet. One of the largest lots insures backyard Price $450,000. 3280 Reeves Canyon Rd. - like new 3 bd., 2 (925) 371-0740 for privacy & mountain views. 2265 sqft, 4 ba. modular in fabulous setting atop a appt. bdrms, 3ba, formal living & dining room 514 Kennwood Drive country knoll in Redwood Valley; great views, NEW LISTING! w/cathedral ceiling, upraded maple private feel, cozy home! $1200/mo. 2+bdrm. 1 ba. cabinetry, tile counters & floors, upgraded 4 bdrm/3 full ba, central heat/air, Victorian. 706 N. Oak lighting, carpet. Minutes to Lake upgraded throughout, fireplace in 350 Forsythe Dr. - lovely 3 bd., 2 ba. St. Ukiah. Must see! living room/formal dining room and Mendocino. List price $635,000. Redwood Valley home w/ garage & yard. Only $325K!!!! master suite. This home shows such $1325/mo. Tom Agt. 459-4677 pride of ownership. List Price 1461 Madrone Drive NEW OFFICE spaces Truly a special place. Sprawling $642,000. 425 Park Blvd. - 3 bd., 2 ba. home w/ 1950’s ranch style home on large garage & park-like yard located just steps avail. for lease or rent. Hwy 89, Greenville, beautiful lot. 3bd/2ba, new laminate away from Todd Grove Park & the Ukiah Golf CA. Beautiful Indian floors, dual pane windows,living room 511 Baywood Court Course. $1400/mo. Valley. Call (530) 284- w/gas fireplace,sunken family room w/ Immaculate 2600+/- sqft, 1665 fireplace & detached garage/shop. 18201 S. Hwy 101 - wonderful views from Enjoy outdoor living in private park- 4bd/2ba, expansive living rm, this spacious 3+ bd., 2.5 ba. hilltop home Open Sunday 1:30-4 like setting amongst mature tree’s and dining rm, family rm w/built-in 165 Oddstad Drive #3 bookshelves & storage, brick located just south of Hopland. Newly fish pond. List price $529,000. renovated! $1500/mo. Beautiful setting for this fireplace, large kitchen w/oak 2/1.5 condo. Desirable cabinets, tile counters & North East Vallejo, CA. 833 N. Bush Street Beautiful Westside. Move-in- appliances stay. 2-car garage w/ WE HAVE MANY RENTALS AVAILABLE, Must see to appreciate $322K Agt. 707-816- condition, walking distance to workroom, RV parking, land- INCLUDING COMMERCIAL 1921 downtown & several schools. scaped front & rear w/auto sprinklers. List Price $659,000. 3bdrm/1ba, new dual pane & STORAGE UNITS! SOUTH UKIAH Great windows, upgraded electrical 3bdrm/2ba home on 40 system, fresh paint inside/out, FOR MORE INFO. CALL 468-0411 scenic acs. Pond, shop, remodeled bathrooms, new Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty, Inc barn, fenced yard kitchen counters & fixtures. 444 North State Street Find us on the web: w/hot tub. $749,900. Enjoy outside living in large Ukiah CA 95482 Agent John 972-5400. private backyard. List Price $395,000. MENDO REALTY, INC. www.realtyworldselzer.com CBMR. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, APR. 30, 2006 -C-1

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TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon In 1803, representative of the United TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Eve Arden TODAY’S QUOTE: “The magnitude and (April 27) and first quarter (May 5). difficulty of the trust to which the voice of Driving Miss Crazy I just saw a report that said wheel, they’re a menace to society. Probably an accident. But there’s part of the test, it should be. It eight out of 10 car crashes or near- I know a lot of people work out nothing on the local TV station would keep nutcases like that off crashes are caused by “distracted” of their cars now. The front pas- about it yet. Let me click through the road. drivers. Thank goodness I had the Village senger seat is their entire office. the channels. Nope, nothing. Why I’ve eaten peel ‘n’ eat shrimp TV on in the car on or I might have It’s got the computer, the filing are we drivers always the last to while driving and playing a video missed that. It’s one of those sto- cabinet, water cooler -- everything know? game at the same time, and these ries that can change your life. So I Idiot you need to run a business right Wait, this looks serious. There people can’t choke down a ham- called Sue to tell her, but the cell there beside them. The back seat is are two cars over in the disabled burger without having to park their phone reception was bad out there By Jim Mullen the conference room. I suppose the lane. An accident? Road rage? A car? What’s the matter with them? on the interstate, so I told her I’d most common business to be run fender bender? Has anyone been They’re disrupting traffic. They get back to her when I was on one out of a car is car insurance claims hurt? Will an ambulance be show- could cause an accident. of the surface roads. ly. I think he may be drunk. Or adjuster. ing up in my rear view mirror worse, he may be distracted. Uh-oh. A cop. Now that’s a dis- I wonder though, do we really Oh, look at that! That woman is soon? No, it looks like ... I don’t traction. All those lights and sirens need a study to know that distract- Fiddling with his CD player. Or his putting on her make-up while she’s believe this! They’ve pulled off the DVD player. Whew! I just flew pulling up behind me. The loud ed drivers cause accidents or is it driving. That is so wrong! What is road to eat lunch! They are sitting speaker telling me to pull over. like one of those $1 million studies past him and I think he’s OK. It she thinking about? Those aren’t behind the wheel eating in a that takes years of research to looks like he was just doing some her colors at all! Doesn’t she know parked car. No wonder there is Twice in one day. That’s four times shock us with the news that moth- routine filing. I couldn’t really see bright red is SO over? She should rubbernecking. What is the matter this week. It’s making me a ner- er’s milk is OK for babies to that well, it’s hard to look out the be using pastels and soft, soft, soft with them? Now I have absolutely vous wreck. When are they going drink? Anyone who drives a car window and keep my eyes on my translucent colors. They should seen everything! They’ve stopped to do a study about that? has seen drivers doing insane GPS map at the same time. take away her license. No, not her their cars to eat lunch! They can’t Jim Mullen is the author of “It things at 60 mph. Isn’t that com- It’s a good thing I know how to driver’s license, her beautician’s eat French fries and drive at the Takes a Village Idiot: mon knowledge? touch-type or I’d never be able to license. Doesn’t she read Vogue? same time? How did they ever get Complicating the Simple Life” and Hang on, I’ve got to stop typing meet my deadlines and run my While she’s driving. a driver’s license? Isn’t that part of “Baby’s First Tattoo.” You can and pay attention to the guy in errands at the same time. But those Hang on, what’s this? The traf- the test? Being able to eat and reach him at front of me. He’s driving erratical- hunt-and-peck typists behind the fic’s slowing down to nothing. drive at the same time? If it isn’t [email protected] YOUR DUCKY COULD WIN $3,000 Enjoy Ukiah Rotary Club’s 1st Annual Rubber Ducky Derby • May 13th @ Low Gap Park For more information call 463-4002 or 468-8646 YOUR MONEY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 – C-3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Be at home with a range By the Editors of Consumer er oven and offers stainless Everyday Reports steel. The Hotpoint is a slightly Home and cooking maga- Consumer reports ✔ better baker. Cheapskate zines are filled with kitchens Gas ranges. Very good picks By Mary Hunt featuring upscale professional- breaking the bank. JER8885QA ($1,400), the here include the top-rated style ranges. Often costing thou- If your kitchen can accom- Kenmore Elite 9912 ($1,400, Hotpoint RGB745WEH (at sands of dollars, these models modate either gas or electric, from Sears) and the Kenmore $550, it’s a CR Best Buy), the typically include duel-fuel capa- bear in mind that electric ranges 9641 (at $750, also from Sears, GE JGBP35WE ($800) and the bility (a gas cooktop and electric offer more types of cooking sur- it’s a CR Best Buy). The also Maytag MGR5875QD ($900). oven), at least four high-heat or faces -- from sleek, smooth excellent Kenmore 9421 ($530, The GE features cast-iron grates 10 ways to put variable-heat burners, warming ceramic tops to basic, inexpen- from Sears) was our highest- and optional stainless steel. (The drawers, convection cooking sive coil burners. Our tests show rated electric-coil range. The Hotpoint has neither.) The and stainless-steel heavy-duty, that electric cooktops tend to Jenn-Air and Kenmore Elite Maytag also comes in stainless your freezer to work commercial-type construction. heat up faster and maintain low smoothtop models include a steel, and includes a fifth burner heat better than gas stoves. (And convection oven. All four can be Some also have a cooktop grid- (it replaces the center island for Whether you have a stand-alone unit or yours is part dle or a grill. Many are wider many electrics include high-out- had in stainless steel. put elements that match or per- Spending less will get you more cooking area) and convec- of the refrigerator, your freezer is either costing you a than the standard 30 inches. tion oven. lot in wasted energy or it’s saving you a bundle in food Yet the fact is these premium form better than gas burners.) fewer features, but still a very We also found no significant good range. Several models On average, pricey dual-fuel costs. appliances don’t always per- ranges perform no better than form better than far less expen- performance difference between stood out for their performance 1. Get a refrigerator/freezer thermometer to check gas and electric ovens. Still, and comparatively low price. single-fuel models. But if you sive mainstream ones, especial- want a gas cooktop and an elec- the temperature. The closer to 0 F the better. Food kept ly for day-to-day cooking. Our many cooks prefer gas ranges Electric ranges. Among at 0 F will last months longer than, say, 20 F or 31 F. for their visual feedback. smoothtops, we like the tric oven together, our tests tests of 65 ranges found a $450 2. Trapped air causes freezer burn. Make sure you electric and a $550 gas model Our range ratings focused on Frigidaire Gallery GLEF369D identified two very good models that performed better overall cooktop, oven and broiler per- ($650) and the Kenmore 9611 that cost comparatively little. select a container small enough so the contents fill it. than a $5,200 pro-style one. formance. In addition, we (at $580, from Sears, it’s a CR The GE Profile J2B918WEK You can remove a great deal of the air from a freezer Moreover, some of the priciest looked at oven capacity, self- Best Buy). High-rated and eco- ($1,700) and the Kenmore Elite bag without a fancy vacuum-sealing machine. Seal all of the professional breed -- cleaning efficiency (some of the nomical coil models included 7938 ($1,550, from Sears) but enough space to slip in a drinking straw. Now lowest scorers here were pro- the GE JBP35WH ($450) and include premium features such models from Dacor, Thermador inhale on that straw to pull all the air out of the bag. and Vikings -- have been fairly style models) and features such the Hotpoint RB757WH as a fifth burner, convection and repair-prone, according to our as convection units, which can ($350). Both are CR Best Buys. a warming drawer. The GE also Quickly zip the last bit. Pop it into the freezer. annual survey of Consumer speed roasting by forcing hot air The smoothtop Frigidaire and has a second oven for cooking 3. It takes a lot more electricity to keep an empty Reports subscribers. around the oven. Most ranges Kenmore feature expandable two dishes at different tempera- freezer at 0 F than it does a full one, so pack it as tight- Bottom line: You can find a performed very well overall. A heating elements that can tures -- a growing trend among ly as you can. If you don’t have enough food to do that, few -- all electrics -- were excel- accommodate pots of different top-notch gas or electric range - ranges. fill empty milk cartons with water and freeze them. - many offering stainless steel, lent. sizes. The Kenmore adds Visit the Consumer Reports high-powered burners and other Of those, three are smoothtop optional stainless steel. Of the Web site at www.consumerre- The square shape is better than round jugs because you upscale features -- without models: the Jenn-Air coil models, the GE has the larg- ports.org. can stack them like bricks. Bonus: You’ll have plenty of fresh water in the event of a power outage. 4. The simplest way to preserve fresh tomatoes is to freeze them whole. Just rinse, dry and spread them out on a cookie sheet. Freeze overnight. When they’re Don’t hire a home inspector, yet frozen, put in a freezer bag and return to the freezer. To Q: We are going to be putting our in an IRA. Most of my accounts have 1 use, remove them from the bag and thaw. When they’re home on the market in about a month. percent or below expense ratios. I think I thawed, slip the skins off and use in your favorite Before I contact a Realtor, I want to have Truth about am well diversified. I can’t see how the recipes. They will not be like fresh tomatoes, but an independent appraisal and also have it market can ever get a modest growth they’re great for making sauces, chili, etc. inspected for defects so they can be cor- going and maintain it. I think the market rected prior to the listing. Does this make money has changed and those with the buy and 5. You can freeze fresh zucchini. Choose young sense? By Ric Edelman hold strategy will never see their money squash with tender skin. Wash and cut them into 1/2- A: No. The burden of hiring an inspec- grow at a modest rate again. Am I wrong? inch slices. Drop them into boiling water for three tor belongs to the buyer, not the seller. Is this still a good strategy? What would minutes. Cool promptly, drain and package in zipper- You’ll list your house “as is.” Ideally, you do with $300K if you were 60? type bags or containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. you’ll sell your house to a buyer who for more money (helping you recoup the A: The long-term buy-and-hold strate- Seal and freeze. asks no questions. That’s unlikely, of costs of the repairs). gy, using extensive diversification, 6. With fresh herbs, wash, drain and pat them dry course; a smart buyer will insist on the Q: I retired this year at age 70, and am remains the correct answer. Why? right to hire an inspector (at the buyer’s considering transferring one of my two Because all alternatives are worse. with paper towels. Wrap a few sprigs or leaves in wax expense). That inspector can be expected IRA accounts into my government Thrift Assume for the moment that you are cor- paper. Seal in a freezer bag. Freeze. While they’re still to submit a list of repairs that you (the Savings Plan. If I do so, both the TSP and rect: What, then, will you do with your frozen, whack the bag on the countertop and the herbs seller) will be requested to make. You IRA require that an amount must be with- money? Throw it at some “hot tip?” Start will shatter. Chopped herbs in an instant! Use as you then will negotiate with the buyer regard- drawn at age 70-1/2. Is it wiser to put the engaging in market timing? Attempt to would fresh. ing which repairs will be made, and at $10,000 IRA into a money market identify and follow some new trend? whose expense. If you hire an inspector account instead of into the TSP? The sec- 7. Onions: Chop and spread into a single layer on a Leave it at the bank or in the money mar- cookie sheet. Freeze. Once frozen, pour them into zip- on your own, you’ll pay for that cost. ond $10,000 IRA account is in a money ket? All these ideas are virtually certain You’ll also pay for the repairs. Later, the market account. I am presently in a 25 to leave you with higher costs, higher per-type bags or containers and put back in freezer. buyer will hire an inspector anyway, who percent tax bracket. taxes, greater risks or lower profits. 8. Cheese freezes well but changes consistency. will give you a new list, and all this will A: I would never encourage a person Once it’s frozen, you won’t be able to slice it. Instead cost you even more money. to move an IRA into a former employer’s Indeed, the fire is no better than the fry- So, don’t hire the inspector. Instead, retirement plan -- even if you’re permit- ing pan. of freezing a large block, grate the cheese before freez- list your house and wait for a buyer to ted to do this (and often, you’re not per- Your second error is in the analysis of ing and freeze in smaller portions. make demands. Then decide if you want mitted). I am also not necessarily a fan of the situation. You don’t think the market 9. Inventory: The worst thing for your electricity bill to meet those demands. For now, spend putting the money into a money market will “ever” generate modest growth? is to keep opening the freezer. Post an inventory list on “Ever” is a long time. I understand your money only on obviously needed repairs. account. But I know nothing of your situ- the door. When you use something, mark it off. Now You don’t need an expert to tell you to fix ation and thus can’t offer you specific frustration. And while I wouldn’t be leaky plumbing and driveway potholes; advice, other than to say I like neither of doing what you’re currently doing with you can “shop” the list, not stand there with the door you know the house won’t sell without the choices you offer me. I think you’d do your money, I wouldn’t be doing what open. these repairs. A good Realtor will help best by meeting with a financial adviser you’re proposing, either. I recommend 10. Before freezing bread and bakery items, slip a you prepare the house to make it look its for help. that you sit down with a financial advis- paper towel inside the bag to cover the item. Reseal, best. This will help you sell quicker and Q: I am 60 and have nearly $300,000 er. pressing out as much air as possible. It will be fresh months from now. I haven’t a clue why this works, but it does. Mortgage lender misses tax deadline, fails reader Mary Hunt is the founder and publisher of Debt- DEAR BRUCE: I’ve followed your bank said, “You have to cash them in.” I Proof Living newsletter and Debt-Proof Living Web columns and radio programs for a long SMART MONEY think she was very likely told the bonds site (www.debtproofliving.com). You can e-mail tips or time. Now it’s my turn to submit a ques- stopped earning interest and it would be questions to [email protected] or mail to tion. My mortgage company has failed to BY BRUCE WILLIAMS wise to cash them and put the money into Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135 Paramount, CA pay the 2005 real-estate taxes on my some other interest-bearing form. Of 90723. All correspondence becomes the property of home loan in a timely manner, that is, course, the taxes would have to be paid. prior to year’s end of 2005, as specified The only possible advantage to the bank Debt-Proof Living. in our closing documents with them, as would be if a substantial amount was well as several reminders on our part well tax deduction. I surely would want to involved and they persuaded her to put before the tax due date. Talking to their know if you would receive a comparable the proceeds in their CD. Then one might customer service is not productive and, in amount in the following year. If so, it make a case for the bank having some fact, unreliable. We’ve even been advised ulterior motive. That’s a long shot. The PUZZLE ANSWERS turns into an inconvenience rather than a that our tax preparer should compute our loss. overwhelming likelihood is that your tax filing based on the date when this DEAR BRUCE: My 80-year-old mom, unfortunately, misunderstood. company says it transmitted the payment mom, who lives in Arizona, went into her DEAR BRUCE: I am selling a rental rather than when the taxing body bank last December and was told the home. I was told I’d have to pay 25 per- received it. I don’t want to do that based Federal Reserve had some new rule that cent capital gains on the first $7,000 and on what a clerk on the phone suggested I she had to cash in some of her E and EE 4.4 percent state, then 15 percent federal do. Is there any recourse in this matter? I bonds when they matured. This rule went and 4.4 percent state on any gains after plan to file a complaint with the OCC, into effect in 2005, and she had to do that. I did depreciate on my taxes, and but can you tell me whether customers something with the mature bonds before that’s why it’s so much. Is there any way like me are ever made whole in terms of the end of 2005. I know that, after so around this? -- M.G, Ind. the increased taxes I will pay without the DEAR M.G.: Because you depreciat- benefit of a $3,400 real-estate tax deduc- many years, they stop drawing interest; ed your rental property (as required), you tion for my home loan. Do I have to sue but if you want to continue to hold them, are now in recapture mode; it would this major company? -- R.M. Genesee that’s up to you. How can they say you appear that your depreciation was equal Depot, Wis. “have” to cash them and notify the IRS, to $7,000 in gains. Clearly, your accoun- DEAR R.M.: Your mortgage compa- of course, to pay the taxes on them? I tant is handling this matter, but I don’t ny has failed in their obligations to you. think her bank was pulling the wool over see any way around these taxes and I I’m not as clear on the tax implications her eyes. I personally called the Federal know of no breaks. since, even though you were going to Reserve: They said nothing had to be Send your questions to: Smart Money, take a hit in the year 2005, you should done, and it was up to each person to cash P.O. Box 503, Elfers, FL 34680. E-mail recapture that, I would think, in the year them anytime they want. Was this person to: [email protected]. 2006, assuming your income is sufficient at the Federal Reserve correct, or did a Questions of general interest will be to make the real-estate deduction mean- new law come into effect in 2005 that we answered in future columns. Owing to the ingful. I doubt seriously if the lender is missed? -- Karen, California volume of mail, personal replies cannot going to reimburse you for the lack of the DEAR KAREN: I can’t imagine the be provided.

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