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7 58551 69301 0 TUESDAY June 13, 2006 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 65 email: [email protected] Wharff agrees to try again on Internet campaign reports By KATIE MINTZ should include a stipulation requiring ed to return to the matter at its ing.” Local residents Ron Epstein and The Daily Journal that candidate and committee cam- August 14 meeting for what they She noted that while this would Scott Cratty offered a number of sug- The Mendocino County Board of paign disclosure forms be made hope to be a final review. Following not be a overly-taxing duty at the gestions to lessen the workload in an Supervisors General Government available on the county Web site. a final review, the reform act will be time of the first filing deadline in an effort to make posting of the forms Committee met Monday afternoon to At the conclusion of the nearly brought before the entire Board of election cycle, it would be difficult possible. This, Epstein said, would review proposed legislation pertain- hour-long conversation between Supervisors. for the elections office to handle the make it easier for the public to be ing to campaign finance reform. The Supervisors Kendall Smith and Jim Wharff expressed concern over a additional workload at the second fil- more involved in, and more knowl- discussion, postponed since early Wattenburger, who comprise the line in the draft ordinance that would ing deadline, which falls close to the edgeable about, the election process. May in an effort to allow County committee, County Counsel Jeanine require her, as the registrar of voters, election date. More important duties, Rather than use the system that Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Marsh Nadel, Chief Operating Officer to “provide Internet access to all she said, such registering voters and Wharff had initially investigated -- Wharff to voice her opinion, largely Alison Glassey, Wharff and a hand- campaign disclosures filings within sending absentee ballots, consume regarded whether the draft ordinance ful of citizens, the committee decid- five working days of receipt of fil- most of her staff’s time at that point. See WHARFF, Page 16 Election results DOGS DAYS GETTING SHORTER still unofficial Pinches confident of win; Wagenet cites voter Pinches confusion
By MIKE A’DAIR The Willits News As Yogi Berra used to say, “Most of the it ain’t over till it’s over. And newspapers and the “I hate this one ain’t over. With 923 absentee ballots radio stations say and 215 provisional ballots I won. So that's not still to be counted, former it, Third District Supervisor John even an issue.” Pinches leads incumbent Hal Wagenet by 204 votes. As of but Election Day, 4,097 votes were counted in this race, and Pinches leads, 2,139 (52.21 Wagenet I think percent) to Wagenet’s 1,935 (47.23 percent.) However, assuming all of the ballots remaining to be counted are it’s valid, they would total 1,138 ballots, or 27 percent of the “(Voters) clearly felt votes already cast in the race. the loss of their fair.” Nonetheless, it must be stated that Pinches does lead polling place was a – Ukiah by 4.98 percentage points slap in the face of the dog owner almost 5 points. That is a very large spread for Wagenet to electorate and that overcome. their usual routine Mendocino County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder had been disturbed New dog law getting out at concerts Marsha Wharff says that she and they had simply an atypical situation for dogs,” is not going to publish final But a few dogs Sangiacomo said, also mentioning election results in any race as given up trying to loud music and other noises. they change until her office sort it out.” still enjoy “Atypical environments lead to has certified the election, atypical behavior.” which she has until about the District there are 2,162 absen- Sunday’s show “All it takes is one dog, one time, first week of July to do. tee ballots and 121 provision- getting into a child, and no one In a press announcement, al ballots to be counted but By KATIE MINTZ wants that ever to happen,” Spencer Wharff said, “Absentee bal- incumbent David Colfax had The Daily Journal Brewer, Sundays in the Park concert lots must have signatures a commanding lead with 54 The dog days of summer, or at promoter, said. “The City Council checked before they can pre- percent of the vote on election least dogs’ days at the Sundays in just wants to make sure that every- pared for counting and the night and in the City of Ukiah the Park summer series, must come body there feels safe.” provisional ballots cannot be 1,105 absentee ballots and 46 to an end, according to the Ukiah The ordinance was passed unani- processed until the absentee provisional ballots remain to City Council. Last Wednesday, the mously by City Council members. ballots are completely be counted. Council approved an ordinance that Brewer, who was instrumental in checked. In addition, the In post-election comments, will prohibit dogs from upcoming starting the free series 15 years ago, County Clerk (Wharff) is Pinches accepted the victor’s Sundays in the Park concert events said that there have been isolated required to review the ballot laurels. “Most of the newspa- in Todd Grove Park. The ordinance, problems with dogs in the series’ Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal statements for accuracy and pers and the radio stations say which takes effect July 7, was intro- history, and sees the passing of the Above, Danielle Gowan enjoys the manually count one percent of Sundays in the Park festivities I won,” Pinches said early duced in an effort to improve safety ordinance as a step forward. the precincts for each contest Thursday morning. “So that's at the series, according to Sage “It’s moving forward because with Duke, her pet Chihuahua, at appearing on the ballot to be Todd Grove Park. At top, Dianne not even an issue.” Sangiacomo, Director of each year we seem to get more peo- sure the optical scan machines “In the last election, the Community Service for Ukiah. ple, and we want the experience to Fransen and Belle, her 5-year-old counted the ballots properly. Boston Terrier, also enjoy the Brooktrails votes were count- “Any time you have that many The County Clerk has 28 days ed at the end. All those votes people in one location, it becomes See DOGS, Page 6 atmosphere at Sunday’s concert. to complete this process.” In the Fifth Supervisorial See VOTE, Page 16 Man wanted in Mendocino County, found in Montana The Daily Journal and resisting arrest. Reep will Police Department who had the extradition process and been looking for Reep since report, officers broke off the Evertt Dean Reep, the man be transferred to Mendocino been contacted by the mother that the Missoula Police May 15 when he evaded cap- chase in Willits when Reep’s who led Mendocino County County where he is facing of Reep’s girlfriend. She told Department will likely drop ture after an attempted traffic reckless driving made contin- Sheriff’s deputies on a lengthy charges of evading a peace police Reep was staying at a its charges in order to facili- stop in the northbound lanes ued pursuit dangerous. chase from Redwood Valley officer and reckless driving. Quality Inn in Missoula. tate Reep’s return to of Highway 101. The chase Once police backed off, to Willits last month, was Reep is also wanted on a state Missoula police officers went California to face charges eventually included Sheriff’s Reep abandoned the motorcy- arrested in Montana on parole warrant for assault with to the motel where they found here. deputies, the California cle he was driving on Railroad Sunday. a deadly weapon. Reep at 11:30 a.m. He ran but “In the next day or two The Sheriff’s office was Sgt. Scott Hoffman of the after a short foot chase, Reep Highway Patrol and members Avenue in Willits and fled the he’ll be headed back to of the Willits Police scene on foot. The sheriff’s notified Sunday that Reep had Missoula Police Department, was captured. California,” Hoffman said. been arrested in Missoula, said his office received a call Hoffman said Reep’s case Department. office has been on the look out Mont. on suspicion of battery on Sunday from the Willits is working it’s way through The Sheriff’s office has According to the police for Reep since. SSAYAY NNOO TTOO HHIGHIGH Create Your Own 509 S. State St. • Ukiah FFUELUEL CCOSTS!OSTS! Backyard Vacation 462-7305 2 – TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]
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The world briefly [\ sleep at Autumn images of book-print Leaves Residential Care & “Alabama” Deese poetry Philadelphia, Houston, June 9th. He was & portraits. A fa- Fla. residents told Bomb killed 85. Born in Webb county, miliar resident of Ukiah to evacuate al-Zarqawi Cleveland and Las Vegas have Alabama on the since 1988, his pres- seen on the streets: Violent first day of April 1921 to ence is sorely missed & his CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — crime in the U.S. is on the rise, Cleter Vesta Gamble life is celebrated More than 20,000 people A medic spent about 20 min- posting its biggest one-year & Bowdin Deese. He plant- by his sister Geraldine along Florida’s Gulf Coast utes trying to save Abu Musab increase since 1991. ed potatoes, picked Skipper of Dothan, were ordered to clear out al-Zarqawi even as blood ran In Philadelphia, homicides cotton & oranges, wrote a Alabama, first Monday as Alberto — the from the terror leader’s mouth jumped from 330 in 2004 to column for the New wife Berniece Smeal of very first tropical storm of the after the airstrike that mortally 377 in 2005, a 14 percent York Times, “Deese & Portland, Oregon, new hurricane season — wounded him, the U.S. mili- increase, according to the FBI. Doze”, taught English, children & grandchildren, unexpectedly picked up steam tary said Monday. Murders climbed from 272 to Saxophone & special great-grandchildren, stu- and threatened to come ashore But the man responsible for 334 in Houston, a 23 percent needs. Joel brought his dents & art lovers every- as a hurricane. the deaths of thousands was rise, and from 131 to 144 in family west to Oregon where. His ashes will be Las Vegas, a 10 percent Forecasters posted a hurri- not wearing the suicide belt he where he established spread in accordance with vowed to use if American sol- increase. JOEL HARRILL DEESE the Terracean Book of Art his wishes. His memory will cane warning for the Gulf Jeffrey Sedgwick, director Coast and a tropical storm diers ever caught him. Joel Harrill Deese, mas- Theory & Curricu- be shared in funny stories, Seeking to dispel allega- of the U.S. Justice ter xerographer, lum & exhibited his special orange-tinted sunsets and warning from north of Department’s Bureau of Daytona Beach to the tions that al-Zarqawi was street-side philosopher, style of visual great bear hugs. beaten or shot while in U.S. Justice Statistics, cautioned beloved father, graphics in Portland’s gal- Rest in Peace, Professor. Georgia-South Carolina line, that it is not yet clear whether saying Alberto could begin custody, Maj. Gen. William passed peacefully in his leries. He is best -Amy Deese the FBI numbers reflect a real known for his “Dr. soda” battering the coast early Caldwell said an autopsy per- formed Saturday proved the increase, or the ordinary year- Tuesday. Gov. Jeb Bush to-year variations that statisti- signed a declaration of emer- Jordanian-born militant died booked into jail on suspicion Sunday. of “massive internal injuries” cians call “static noise.” POLICE REPORTS gency allowing him to call up Sedgwick said it is possible of driving under the influence BOOKED -- Carlos Torres the National Guard and put that were consistent with a The following were at 12:04 p.m. Thursday. Caldera, 27, of Redwood blast caused by the two 500- that crime rates in the U.S. are laws against price gouging approaching a floor below compiled from reports BOOKED -- Randall Scott Valley, was booked into jail into effect. pound bombs dropped on his prepared by the Ukiah Maidrand, 21, of Fort Bragg, on suspicion of driving under hideout. which it may be difficult or “We’re talking about pow- even impossible to go. “I’m Police Department. To was booked into jail on suspi- the influence and driving “A coalition medic treated erful forces of nature,” Bush not sure it’s reasonable to anonymously report cion of driving under the without a license at 7:49 p.m. Zarqawi while he did lapse in said. “People need to take this expect you can always drive crime information, call influence and causing an Sunday. very seriously.” and out of consciousness,” the crime rate down,” he said. 463-6205. injury at 7:32 p.m. Thursday. BOOKED -- Ana Isabel If Alberto came ashore as a Caldwell said at a news con- Some criminal justice ARREST -- Paul BOOKED -- Carmalinda Almejo, 23, of Santa Rosa, hurricane, it would be the ear- ference in Baghdad. “The experts said the statistics McKnight, 37, of Ukiah, was Rachelle Silva, 39, of was booked into jail on suspi- liest hurricane in 40 years to medic secured his airway, at arrested on suspicion of dri- Hopland, was booked into jail cion of inflicting corporal reflect the nation’s compla- on suspicion of battery at 8:19 injury on a spouse at 8:01 p.m. hit the United States, accord- which point Zarqawi expelled cency in fighting crime. Crime ving under the influence in the ing to the National Hurricane blood.” He said the medic 500 block of North State p.m. Friday. Sunday. dropped dramatically during Street 1:32 a.m. Sunday. BOOKED -- Carmen Center. The earliest on record “noted the breathing was shal- 1990s, and some cities have low and labored.” McKnight was released after Valente Chavez, 29, of Ukiah, Those arrested by law enforcement is Alma, which in 1966 struck officers are innocent until proven guilty. since abandoned effective being cited. was booked into jail on suspi- the Florida Panhandle on June Col. Steve Jones, command programs that emphasized People reported as having been arrest- ARREST -- John Silver, cion of driving under the ed may contact the Daily Journal once 9 — the ninth day of the hur- surgeon for Multinational prevention, the putting of Forces, said DNA tests done 47, of Ukiah, was arrested on influence at 7:38 a.m. their case has been concluded so the ricane season. more cops on the street, and suspicion of driving under the Saturday. results can be reported. Those who feel Alberto started as a tropical by the FBI positively identi- controls on the spread of guns. the information is in error should con- fied al-Zarqawi. influence in the 200 block of BOOKED -- Jesus Alfaro tact the appropriate agency. In the case depression on Saturday, and East Standley Street at 1:43 Reyes, 23, of Ukiah, was of those arrested on suspicion of dri- forecasters over the weekend Judge shot at court a.m. Sunday. booked into jail on suspicion ving under the influence of an intoxi- were confident it would not Supreme Court ARREST -- Susanna of battery on a non-cohabitant cant: all DUI cases reported by law become a hurricane. But the house in Nevada enforcement agencies are reported by rules on lethal Robles, 26, of Calistoga, was and parole violations at 12:57 the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes storm’s winds accelerated RENO, Nev. (AP) — A arrested on suspicion of dri- p.m. Saturday. no exceptions. with startling speed from 50 injections family court judge was shot ving under the influence, pay- BOOKED -- Steven mph to 70 mph in just three WASHINGTON (AP) — and wounded as he stood near ing or receiving payment for Robert Dehoff, 52, of Willits, CORRECTIONS hours Monday morning. The The Supreme Court made it a third-floor courthouse win- adoption and a Mendocino was booked into jail on suspi- minimum for a hurricane is 74 easier Monday for death row dow Monday, and police County Sheriff’s Office war- cion of driving under the The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this mph. rant in the 400 block of North influence at 7:17 p.m. space to correct errors or make clarifications inmates to contest the lethal sealed off the area and to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- injections used across the searched nearby parking State Street at 1:44 a.m. Saturday. ary notices or birth announcements will BOOKED result in reprinting the entire article. Errors country for executions and to garages for a sniper. Sunday. -- Jesinia Fatah gunmen go Christina Maria Ramos, 21, of may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. get DNA evidence before Chuck Weller, 53, was hit on rampage in the chest around midday by SHERIFF’S REPORT’S Hopland, was booked into jail judges in a pair of rulings that The following were on suspicion of receiving RAMALLAH, West Bank hinted at fresh caution on cap- a shot or shots that came LOTTERY NUMBERS through his office window at compiled from reports stolen goods and theft of per- (AP) — Palestinian forces ital punishment. prepared by the sonal property at 7:56 p.m. loyal to President Mahmoud The decisions, both written the Mills B. Lane Justice DAILY 3: Center, authorities said. He Mendocino County Saturday. Afternoon: 8, 1, 2. Abbas went on a rampage by moderate Justice Anthony Sheriff’s Office. BOOKED -- Travis Dow against the Hamas-led govern- M. Kennedy, ease the rules for was taken by ambulance to a Evening: 0, 2, 4. Pacheco, 21, of Fort Bragg, FANTASY 5: ment Monday, riddling the longtime prisoners to get their hospital, where he was report- ed in serious condition. BOOKED -- Jack was booked into jail on suspi- 9, 15, 19, 21, 23. parliament and Cabinet build- cases back into court and cion of driving under the “He is conscious and talk- Kendrick Owens, 49, of DAILY DERBY: 1st: 08 ings with bullets and setting could add years to their Windsor, was booked into jail influence at 9:43 p.m. appeals. ing with his family,” police Gorgeous George; 2nd: 05 them afire to protest an attack on suspicion of causing cor- Saturday. California Classic: 3rd: 03 on their comrades in the Gaza “Today’s decisions are fur- spokesman Steve Frady said. poral injury to a spouse at BOOKED -- Thomas Police said they had no sus- Hot Shot Strip. ther evidence of the Supreme 2:31 a.m. Thursday. Patrick Garner, 41, of Ukiah, Race time: 1.46.27. The violence was the most Court’s increasing discomfort pects, but family court offi- BOOKED -- Don John was booked into jail on suspi- serious in the West Bank since with many aspects of the cials said the sniper could be Dedinas, 38, of Chico, was cion of battery at 9:43 a.m. someone unhappy with a rul- Hamas defeated Abbas’ Fatah death penalty system,” said ing in a child custody case. movement in legislative elec- Steven Shapiro, national legal major side effects, researchers the Tokyo Metropolitan years, he said. director of the American Civil “The incident is shocking, tions in January and raised but the risk is not shocking. said Monday in the online edi- Institute for Neuroscience in Scientists estimate that as doubts about calls for Liberties Union. tion of Proceedings of the Japan. many as 4.5 million The vote was unanimous in We’re well aware this is the Palestinian unity by the rivals. inherent risk of trying to solve National Academy of If all goes well, this type of Americans suffer from Abbas and Hamas have allowing condemned inmates Sciences. treatment might be available Alzheimer’s, the most com- to make special federal court conflicts. Sometimes you been locked in a bitter power don’t solve them peacefully Tests of the DNA-based for people in six or seven mon form of dementia. struggle since the Hamas-led claims that the chemicals used vaccine are under way in in executions are too painful and people take the law into government took office in their own hands,” said Darin monkeys, and if those are suc- BIKRAM YOGA March. Abbas, a moderate — and therefore amount to cessful, testing in people unconstitutional cruel and Conforti, court administrator who was elected separately, of Reno Justice Court. could begin, perhaps within UKIAH has taken steps to curb the unusual punishment. three years, said lead Islamic militants’ authority. 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ASK DR. GOTT Water, the drink of life By Peter H. Gott, MD By FAITH DAWSON Cox News Service ATLANTA -- It’s summer. It’s hot. You’re parched from just a short walk around the block. So you reach into your bag for a bottle of -- wine? Not unless you’re walking Book is food back from the liquor store. In hot weather, water is more than likely one of your go-to drinks, and if it isn’t, it should be. But for thought you shouldn’t turn to water only when the temperature and DEAR DR. GOTT: Well, I have done my home- humidity levels are on the rise. Yes, water refreshes us, but work assignment. I have read and tried to digest why is getting enough a necessi- “The End of Faith” by Sam Harris (W.W. Norton, ty? 2005). It was not easy reading or easily understood, For starters, our bodies are 72 but I am interested in the subject and did get a great percent water and require sever- deal from the book. It was scary and did reflect al liters a day to run efficiently. many of my concerns about the narrow-mindedness That’s because water boosts our of so many. I don’t know many who would get past energy levels, regulates our body temperature, aids in diges- the first chapter, but I, fortunately, have three chil- tion, keeps our organs operating dren and a husband who would get much thought smoothly, removes waste, and from it and much agreement. refines the appearance of our I was most interested in your recommendation of skin, hair and nails, among the book in response to the nun. I imagine the other things. humidifier -- can give you relief A: It’s a complicated process, er than bottled water? response from her was to get her sisters and herself Health experts traditionally from respiratory ailments and but basically, they reduce sedi- A: It depends. Some bottled on her knees for days. recommend drinking at least 64 dry skin. And let’s not forget ment and chemicals -- most varieties are of the same quality ounces a day -- or more, how ice eases our achy or notably lead and chlorine. as tap water. To find out more I agree with your end-of-life-care philosophy and depending on how much you have so informed my doctor and my family, in writ- injured body parts. Q: What’s the difference about bottled and filtered water, weigh. Drinking so much plain Water is emotionally thera- between a water filter and a contact the Environmental ing. Hopefully, the country will seriously consider old water might sound boring peutic, too. water softener? Protection Agency at 1-800- the laws in Oregon and see the broader side of liv- when you’re cruising the drink Spas often have fountains A: A water filter removes 426-4791 or www.epa.gov/safe- ing and dying with comfort and dignity. But I doubt aisles of your local store and see trickling or play CDs with the chemicals, and a water-soften- water. they will. People want to be told what to think and various super-caffeinated sound of water to enhance the ing system decreases the Q: I’ve been drinking regular believe and will endure almost anything to ensure drinks, sports drinks and others calming effects of a massage. In amount of dissolved minerals tap water all along without any claiming to give you all the fact, the term “spa” comes from such as calcium, magnesium or problems. Where can I get more life in the hereafter. Choosing death can also be a nutrients you need. real test of strength. a town in Belgium of the same potassium in tap water. Water information before I invest in a But Julie Schwartz, a dietit- name, where a mineral spring that is “hard” -- with a heavy filtration system? Harris doesn’t give you much hope for things to ian at Emory Bariatric Center, was said to heal and calm peo- concentration of minerals -- A: You can find out more change, only to get worse, and that is disturbing. We still recommends 64 ounces of ple as early as the 1300s. might leave stubborn deposits about your tap water by calling want and need to hope for a better world. water a day. “Most people don’t Water’s healing power often on pipes and sink fixtures, but is your local utility company and DEAR READER: Thanks for keeping an open eat high-fluid food; I think to starts as soon as you see or hear not necessarily unhealthy to asking for their most recent mind. We all want to extend our lives, but at what ensure a minimal fluid need it. drink or use. water quality report. cost? Do we really wish to live our lives according being met, that 64 ounces is still “The sound of the waves of Q: What types of water fil- important. And if it’s somebody the ocean is extremely relax- ters are available? How do I Five ways to some concept of the afterlife that we don’t truly that’s a large person or some- choose? understand? ing,” said Dr. Jennifer Kelly, a body that’s exercising, they clinical psychologist with the A: There are many types. to stay hydrated We each need to have as painless and respectable actually need more than that,” Atlanta Center for Behavioral Many of the new refrigerators 1. Drink water. Keep individ- a death as possible. What comes after is beyond our she said. Medicine, who uses ocean that have water features often ual-size bottles handy or take a grasp. Alex Brown, an account imagery for her hypnosis ses- come with filters. You can filter sip every time you pass a water DEAR DR. GOTT: We feel we must respond to manager at an Atlanta radio sta- sions and other water-related water through systems that fountain. your article about faith and medicine colliding. The tion, said he drinks about 90 therapy. attach to your sink or fit in a 2. If plain water bores the ounces of water a day. He “You have focused attention refillable pitcher or water bottle. taste buds, dietitian Julie nun’s view that life is a gift from God and only He picked up the habit at the There is even a filter that attach- can take it back is the real truth. If your view is to something that’s nature dri- Schwartz recommends adding University of Arizona, where he ven vs. all the extraneous fac- es to your shower to keep impu- slices of lime, lemon or orange “strikingly opposed” to hers, then I am grateful you played tennis, and kept it up tors -- cars and things like that. rities out. for flavor. Flavored waters, such are not my doctor. My life would be disposable to after working with someone It’s a piece of ocean, and it’s You should choose the one as those by Glaceau, are sold at you. What goes around comes around. Who will who was a competitive fighter quiet calm.” that best fits your needs. Some grocery and health-food stores. determine when your life is disposable? and also an avid water drinker. people choose water pitchers 3. Eat fresh fruit and vegeta- DEAR READER: I hope that I can determine “If I don’t get enough water with filters because they think bles such as oranges, broccoli, in the day, I can feel dehydrated Filter facts the sink filter is too bulky. when my life is “disposable.” I certainly don’t wish cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, ... last night I didn’t drink that You hear a lot about water fil- Others want more counter eggplant and peaches. Water in to leave this decision to someone who doesn’t know much [water], and by the end of ters, but do you really need one? space, so they use the sink filter. food accounts for about 20 per- my needs and wishes. 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women undergoing appearance related side- every Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. effects of cancer treatment; meets second Gobbi St., in the community room. Weigh- HEALTH CALENDAR Monday of each month at 10 a.m.. Call 462- in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from Sensible smoothies: 7642 to register. 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda MacDonald, Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: 467-2391. Here’s the trick ALANON: Family and friends of alco- People with multiple sclerosis can take one T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington holics; noon on Tuesdays, noon on Fridays more step toward ending effects of MS at Mutual Building community room, 700 S. By CAROLYN O’NEIL and 10:30 on Saturdays; Calvary Baptist the Ukiah group; sponsored by the National State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30 Cox News Service Church, 465 Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621- MS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday. a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight-reduction sup- ATLANTA -- “All I had for Men’s Cancer Support Group: A support- port group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801. lunch was a smoothie,” you 2721. T.O.P.S.: Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462- ive place to share your cancer experience; Every Friday at the Meadows might say. second and fourth Wednesdays of each Mobile Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road, Ah, the delicious and often 7123, www.aaukiah.org. Redwood Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to Breastfeeding Support Group: meets sec- month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at nutritious smoothie drinks -- a 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino Cancer 11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; tasty way to drink your fruit. ond Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon call 485-8260 or 485-1238. and fourth Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to Resource Center; 467-3828. But, watch out. Even though Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings through- Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: many of us associate the word noon; Mendocino County Public Health – Need help? Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; Tess O’Connell, out county; 485-9110. smoothie with all things light New Life Workshop: 575-help (4357). 472-2739. Do you need help Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes and healthful, they aren’t Celebrate Recovery: 12-step group; managing your weight? Noon to 1 p.m. Education Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday; always good for us. Fridays; issues include: codependency, sub- Thursdays; Salvation Army, 714 A S. State 463-7698. In fact, they can be real stance abuse, depression, eating disorders; St., Ukiah; 468-9577. Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood heavyweights and nothing Bible based, confidential; teacher/speaker Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 Centers of the Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to more than a new-millennium meeting, 7 to 8 p.m.; men’s/women’s small p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pm.; milkshake. Look up the defin- groups, 8 to 9 p.m.; Ukiah Bible Church, 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747. ition of “smoothie” in “The Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 Kings Ct., “weight gain” smoothie, and 2140 Arroyo Dr., Ukiah; Dale Higgins, 468- Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets third Suite 110; make appointment, donate, Food Lover’s Companion” by 9255, or UBC at 462-0151. Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookside, Sharon Tyler Herbst and that’s what you’ll do if you schedule blood drive at workplace; 1 (888) drink it and don’t work out Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition 1199 S. Dora.. Call Jeff at 485-6057. 393-GIVE. you’ll find “A beverage made during pregnancy , preparing for child- Sweet Success: The California Diabetes Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: by blending fruit with yogurt, feverishly. It tips the scales at birthh, breastfeeding and infant safety. and Pregnancy Program; support for special Free, open to the public, Gastric Reduction milk or ice cream until it’s 953 calories with 29 grams of Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Ave., in pregnancies in which women have diabetes; Duodenal Switch (GRDS) support and thick and smooth.” fat and 24 grams of protein. Ukiah, 472-4603 planning pregnancy or are pregnant, need information group; Central Valley What started out as a great To compare: 20 ounces of Council on Domestic Violence: Second extra support; 463-7527. Bariatrics; 1st Friday; 6 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, light idea - fresh fruit whipped full-fat strawberry ice cream Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Public Health Tantalizing Tuesdays: Evening events cov- Ukiah Senior Center complex, 499 Leslie into a froth and sucked contains 508 calories, 25 Department, 1120 S. Dora St., Conference ering various health and wellness topics. Street, Ukiah; call Ruth Lorain at 485-0455; through a straw -- has become grams of fat and 11 grams of Room 2, in Ukiah, 472-2699. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Full Circle, e-mail, [email protected]. a recipe to cause pause if protein. DBSA: (Depression, Bipolar Support 530 S. Main St., Ukiah. Visit www.fullcir- Women’s Cancer Support Group: A sup- weight control is your goal. Your most nutritional bet is Alliance), Support group meets in Willits clewellness.org for‘calendar of events’ for portive place to share your cancer experi- In fact, many smoothies to go for the basics. Stick to first Mondays at 1 p.m.; 300 Creekside, Apt. information on specific event topics and ence; first and third Thursday of each average 300 to 400 calories the blend of fruit and ice. 3; 456-1133. teachers; and look for yellow fliers posted month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at and some go as high as 600 to Carolyn O’Neil is a regis- La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; throughout the community with the sched- 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino Cancer 800 per serving. tered dietitian and co-author meets second Tuesday, various times; ule of classes. Resource Center; 467-3828. The calories pile up with of “The Dish on Eating Nursery Room at Presbyterian Church, cor- T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets If you – or the organization that you repre- every added ingredient, such Healthy and Being ner of S. Dora and W. Perkins; Margaret from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at sent – change a phone number, an address, as ice cream and whole milk. Fabulous!” and writes for the Turano, 468-9587. Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave; or any information in this calendar, please Take Smoothie King’s 20- Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Look Good, Feel Better: A program Carolyn Madole, 463-0261. call at the Ukiah Daily Journal at 468-3520, ounce The Hulk strawberry E-mail her at healthyeating offered by the American Cancer Society for T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets or e-mail us at [email protected]. flavor. It’s promoted as a AT ajc.com 4 – TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion VIEWPOINTS Stop electioneering by phone More school officers a good idea To the Editor: We agree with the Mendocino County level actually begin. The middle school is THOMAS D. ELIAS All of you who are still running in Grand Jury that it would be a great thing if more and more the place where kids are November’s election for the various offices we had more police officers at local schools. learning about gangs and drugs and where or campaigning for propositions or issues - The resource officer position at Ukiah High antisocial behavior starts. don’t call me! School has been great for both students and Having an officer on campus there - You have spent your money on posters administrators. where hundreds of young students wander a covering every available space and lot cor- We think having an officer on campus campus far too large to really be policed by ner. I see them - don’t call me! helps students feel safer and gives them administrators - would be a good first step to LNG moving closer; You have spent money on radio and tele- someone to go to if they see a potential fight, curbing the dangerous habits these young- vision adds covering all of your issues. I harassment or other danger to themselves or sters are beginning to practice at earlier need still unknown hear them - don’t call me! others. ages. You have volunteers going door to door For administrators it provides an extra These officers also are good role models Federal officials are now in the midst of their legal- pushing your agendas. I have talked to pair of really well trained eyes to see prob- for the students and help them with fun ly required 60-day periods for soliciting public com- them - don’t call me! lems as they begin to arise and nip them in things like bike safety as well as teaching ments on permits for emissions of both air pollutants You have clogged up my mail box with the bud. And, an officer is around to step in them about good habits and an appreciation and wastewater from a huge new coastal project called untold pounds of material for me to read. I immediately when students are misbehaving of law enforcement as the good guys. the Cabrillo Deepwater Port. When a project reaches see it - don’t call me! or a suspicious stranger turns up on campus. We know the city of Ukiah is all for more this phase, it is generally almost locked in. June 6, Election Day, was the first day in It would be really good to have such an school officers when it can afford it. We This means that unless a lone consumer lawsuit two weeks that my telephone didn’t ring 4 officer at Pomolita Middle School where hope the schools can work with the city to against it succeeds, the Australian energy giant BHP or 5 times per hour from 8 a.m. until past many of the problems at the high school make that sooner rather than later. Billiton Ltd. will soon begin building California's first 10 p.m. I am on the “National Do Not Call liquefied natural gas import terminal 14 miles off the List” and am there because I don’t want to coast of Ventura County. It would be the first LNG ter- have people using my telephone, that I am minal on America's West Coast. paying for, to push their products or agen- And yet, recent testimony from the president of the das. My telephone is for my use for contact state Public Utilities Commission indicates regulators with my friends, family and associates of don't have any idea whether it's needed. my choosing. I am sure that I speak for a This project - which would guarantee high natural very large percentage of the population gas costs in perpetuity for almost every business and when I say don’t call me! consumer in this state - could only get as far as it has I will look at your posters, listen to your because every regulating authority involved says adds, watch your TV spots, peruse your there's a need for the gas it would provide. Some of the mailings and have discussions with your same regulators also have said they believe LNG will canvassers - don’t call me! bring gas prices down despite costs of more than $5 You should realize, by the time you have billion to build each terminal and the ships to serve it. read this far that I don’t want you calling Despite all this, there is no firm evidence of any my telephone to get me to vote for you or need at all for LNG, gas which is supercooled to a liq- your proposition. If you have realized this uid state at its faraway foreign sources and then reheat- you are one step closer to being elected. I ed to a gaseous state after giant tankers have carried it will state it in plain language - If you call halfway around the world. me, your name will go on my list of candi- How flimsy is the evidence? Before Gov. Arnold dates or propositions that will not receive Schwarzenegger appointed a longtime natural gas my vote! industry lobbyist to head the state Energy Robert Kiggins Commission, that agency never reported any need for Ukiah LNG. The federal Department of Energy projected three years ago that California's consumption of gas Don’t underestimate would not rise significantly in the next 15 years despite population increases. risk of tick bite The only major study reporting an impending short- To the Editor: age and coming need for LNG was from Sempra Most cases of Lyme disease are detected Energy, the San Diego-based owner of both the soon after the height of the nymphal tick Southern California Gas Co. and the San Diego Gas & season in May, so it’s a good idea to keep Electric Co. But Sempra has a conflict of interest: it is the subject before the public eye. To make now building an LNG receiving terminal in Baja the best decisions about what to do about California that will supply gas to border regions of tick bites or early symptoms, people need Mexico and to the Sempra-owned utilities in accurate information. In his article (“A tick being infected according to scientific stud- using the Burrascano guidelines from the California. When one part of Sempra is buying natural in time saves Lyme,” UDJ June 6) Dr. ies. (The county lab results showing only 1 International Lyme and Associated gas from another, who will control the price? Werra described his own decision-making percent of ticks are infected may mean Diseases Society (www.ilads.org). The That task belongs to the Public Utilities process after he was bitten by a tick; peo- their test is not sensitive enough.) The short FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Commission. But those commissioners meekly fell in ple with different information and experi- attachment time means less chance that an Research reports that antibiotics are very line when big utilities including the Sempra sub- ences might make different decisions. infection would be passed. However, most safe. To us, any minor side effects are sidiaries asked permission early last year to give up Dr. Werra suggests that Lyme disease is human cases of Lyme disease are caused worth the protection they offer. Patients are about one-fourth of their reserved space on the two relatively rare in Mendocino County, with by the poppy-seed-sized nymphal tick. entitled to make this decision based on major pipelines now bringing gas here from Texas, only nine cases reported so far this year. He According to scientific research conducted their own personal preferences. Your doctor Oklahoma and Colorado. does not mention that health departments in in Mendocino County by UC Berkeley is supposed to explain the risks and bene- Let's get this right: The assumption behind LNG is the state are reporting seven times more entomologist Robert Lane, PhD, an average fits. Then the choice is yours. It’s called that a shortfall is coming soon, but the PUC is also cases of Lyme disease in California this of 12 to 15 percent of nymphs are infected, “informed consent.” allowing utilities to give up gas coming from the major year than they reported in 2005, thanks to with higher and lower rates in some loca- We send the tick to IGeneX Lab in Palo domestic sources. The PUC has never explained how direct lab reporting. This number includes tions (range 4-41 percent). Many people Alto, where they perform a highly sensitive this computes. only people whose doctors considered do not notice them biting and they remain and specific DNA test (see The assumption of both the Schwarzenegger admin- Lyme as a possibility and tested their attached for several days. The risk of dis- www.igenex.com). They can also test for istration and many others is that the PUC knows what patients - and a survey suggests only one in ease transmission rises from 5 percent in co-infections carried by some Mendocino it's doing. But recent sworn testimony from PUC 25 doctors in Ukiah do. In addition, a the first 24 hours to over 90 percent after County ticks. It costs more than the county President Michael Peevey indicates that may not be Georgia survey found that doctors reported three days. Disease transmission in under test, but we’d rather be safe than sorry. true. only one in 40 cases they diagnosed. If we six hours has been reported. Do you like After 19 years as an educator and patient In an early spring state Senate hearing, Democratic multiply our nine reported cases by 25 and playing Russian roulette, or would you advocate, and hearing many tragic stories, I Sen. Martha Escutia of eastern Los Angeles County then by 40 to make up for failure to recog- rather be safe? agree with Durland Fish, an epidemiologist asked PUC President Peevey (a former president of the nize, test, diagnose, and report, Mendocino My attitude about preventative treatment at Yale University, when he wrote that peo- Southern California Edison Co.) if the commission County could actually have more like 9,000 for tick bites changed when we started ple who live in Lyme disease areas should would develop a state master plan on natural gas, hidden cases each year. That’s not rare. finding nymphal ticks on my year-old take the risk of tick bites seriously and do including an assessment of need. Because the numbers are artificially low, grandson. Children are bitten more often on all they can to prevent them, keeping in "We are not equipped to do an analysis," responded many doctors tend to be skeptical about the head and neck and often develop neuro- mind the 15 percent chance of infection if Peevey, who added that he prefers to let the market Lyme and prefer more familiar labels like logic forms of Lyme disease. Scientists they miss a tick, instead of the 5 percent decide the matter. He did not say how there can be a chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple have found that the Lyme bacteria spread chance if they find one. Accurate and com- free market when two of the state's three biggest gas sclerosis, arthritis, or even mental illness, to the brain within 12 hours of infection. plete information is our best protection. utilities belong to the same company that will be sup- all Lyme disease look-alikes. In 2005 two The characteristic rash of Lyme disease Please pick up a CALDA brochure at plying the gas and setting its price. Mendocino County residents died from usually doesn’t appear for several days, if it Ukiah Natural Foods and educate yourself. Does this mean the state agency most vital in autho- complications of chronic Lyme that was appears at all. To minimize the risk of pos- Phyllis Mervine, President rizing the biggest coastal projects in decades (LNG ter- not caught early enough. People need to sible brain infection, we insist on antibiotic California Lyme Disease Association minals are also proposed at three other sites besides know this when they seek care for tick treatment while the tick is being tested, Ukiah Cabrillo) did no analysis before authorizing LNG to be bites or possible Lyme disease from local added to the state's natural gas supplies and letting the physicians. utilities give up pipeline space? Peevey did not Dr. Werra adopted a “wait-and-see” poli- WHERE TO WRITE respond to multiple requests for a telephone interview cy for his tick bite. Since he was bitten by on these subjects. Meanwhile, the assumption of need appears almost an adult tick and thought he had found it President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa less than 24 hours later, statistics favor his pervasive. Example: In a letter to the editor, the chief House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- executive of the Ventura County Economic decision not to seek antibiotic treatment. ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah His tick has only a 5 percent chance of Development Association wrote in April that (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, "California will need additional sources of natural gas Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is beginning as early as 2008." LETTER POLICY State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: His letter cited a report issued by the state Energy The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] Commission while ex-gas lobbyist Joe Desmond was editor. All letters must include a clear name, Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate its chairman. That report contradicted earlier ones indi- signature, return address and phone number. Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, cating domestic supplies would be adequate. Names will not be withheld for any reason. (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX The bottom line: LNG is almost a done deal, with- If we are aware that you are connected to a 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 (916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box out so much as a single public hearing on the issue of local organization or are an elected official Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sen- 785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 468- need and price. Only a year-old lawsuit by a consumer writing about the organization or body on group called Ratepayers for Affordable Clean Energy which you serve, that will be included in ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510. 8931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite your signature. If you want to make it clear (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228-3954; San 205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite now stands between California consumers and perpet- you are not speaking for that organization, Francisco (415) 393-0707; senator@fein- 120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and ual high natural gas prices. you should do so in your letter.All letters stein.senate.gov 317 3rd St., Suite 6, Eureka, 95501, 445- are subject to editing without notice. Editing Congressman Mike Thompson: 1st 6508. 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Meadows with the concurrence Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006 – 5 One hundred healthy tidbits The Cox News Service with your kids, and let them • Extra vitamins or miner- • Wash all produce with ATLANTA -- Spreading the decide which days to buy als won’t burn more calories cool tap water before eating; word about healthy eating has lunch and which days to pack or increase performance; you don’t use soap or detergents. been Chris Rosenbloom’s pas- lunch. can get all the nutrients you • Keep two cutting boards: sion since she became a regis- • Buy a large jar of peanut need from a healthy diet. one for meat and one for pro- tered dietitian 31 years ago. butter, and have plenty of duce. That’s why we asked the whole-wheat bread for sand- • Discard the marinade Georgia State nutrition profes- wiches; try apple butter or 100 Tips for smart used for meats or boil it for sor and former American percent fruit spread instead of snacking one minute before serving. Dietetic Association spokes- jelly. • Drink a yogurt smoothie. • Visit the following Web woman to share her expertise • Teach your teens to cook, • Try light cheese wedges sites for food safety informa- with our readers in “Fit to and encourage them to be with whole-grain crackers. tion: Eat,” the weekly column that responsible for one meal each • Snack on microwave pop- www.homefoodsafety.org , debuted in this paper almost week. corn; it’s a whole grain. www.fightbac.org . two years ago. • Try adding a can of • Keep snacking portions • Thoroughly reheat left- She not only has the scien- drained vegetables (corn, small, and choose nutrient- overs in the microwave to an tific background to qualify, peas, beans) to a can of veg- rich snacks. internal temperature of 165 but the ability to translate etable or chicken noodle soup • Grab a handful of animal degrees . those complex and often con- to boost nutrients. crackers and carton of fat-free fusing nutrition messages tives to high-fat foods. juice. milk. Tips for eating out we’re pelted with daily into • Try pudding snacks for a language we can all under- Tips on raising • Bake or broil foods • Cooked tomato products, • Choose your entree from instead of frying; when saute- such as tomato sauce, tomato sweet snack. stand. To mark her 100th col- healthy babies • A handful of almonds the appetizer list. umn, she compiled 100 of her ing, use only a tiny amount of paste and marinara sauce, con- • Select grilled, blackened • Be a healthy mom; get oil. All oils contain about 120 tain lycopene, a chemical that midafternoon can curb your simplest and most practical plenty of folic acid before and appetite. or baked chicken or fish tips -- small changes that can calories per tablespoon. may protect against prostate instead of fried. during your pregnancy. This B • Eat small meals through- cancer. yield big results if we incorpo- vitamin is found in leafy green • Ask for sauce and salad rate them into our daily rou- out the day; just remember to • If you drink, choose red Tips to keep your dressing served on the side. vegetables and is added to keep portions small. wine for its anti-oxidants, tine. enriched grains. food and family safe • Don’t be shy about asking • Increase the volume of those disease-fighting chemi- how food is prepared. • Introduce solid foods foods without increasing calo- cals that combat heart disease • Buy a refrigerator ther- between the ages of 4 and 6 • Ask for a doggie bag at Tips for finding ries by including salads and and some cancers. mometer, and keep your the beginning of the meal, and months. soups with meals. fridge at 40 degrees . resources to help • Start your baby on vegeta- save half to take home. Tips to fuel an • Toss foods that are past • Consider splitting an bles so he/she will learn to the expiration date. you eat better like the taste. Tips to reduce risk entree with a friend. active lifestyle • When in doubt, throw it • Choose restaurants that • Track your eating habits • Introduce only one new of chronic disease out. with www.mypyramid.gov . food at a time with at least a • Drink plenty of water have at least a few healthy • Use olive oil and canola before, during and after activ- • Replace sponges with options. • Find a dietitian at week in between new foods. dishcloths. www.eatright.org . • Don’t give babies adult- oil in cooking to keep your ity to prevent dehydration. • When ordering pizza, pass heart healthy. • Eat plenty of whole • Use a bleach solution to on the high-fat meat toppings, • Learn to read nutrition size portions. clean countertops. labels by visiting the Web site • Eat meals as a family to • Eat yogurt with active grains, fruits and vegetables and pile on the vegetables. If cultures to help boost your for carbohydrates, but there’s • Don’t forget to throw an you have to have meat, try of the Center for Food Safety instill good nutrition habits. ice pack in the lunch bag. Or and Applied Nutrition at • Try introducing mild-tast- immune system. no need to carbo-load for Canadian bacon. • Enjoy small portions of recreational activities. freeze a bottle of water or www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foo ing foods first (carrots, peas or juice to keep lunch cold. See 100, Page 9 dlab.html . green beans) instead of broc- dark chocolate; it contains • Log onto the Web sites of coli or cauliflower. flavonoids that help prevent organizations such as the • Give your kids pieces of disease. American Dietetic rotisserie chicken instead of • Snack on nuts; nuts con- Association fast-food nuggets. tain heart-healthy fats, vita- (www.eatright.org ), the min E and minerals such as American Heart Association selenium and magnesium that (www.americanheart.org ) or Tips to manage are low in our diets. the American Cancer Society your weight • Read food labels for sodi- (www.cancer.org ), and visit um content; aim for no more their bookstores for cook- • Switch to fat-free milk if than 2,400 milligrams a day. books and reference books. you use whole or 2 percent, • Eat foods with dark col- • Subscribe to a healthy and save 45 to 72 calories in ors: Red, green, blue and pur- cooking magazine such as every 8-ounce serving. ple foods contain disease- Cooking Light or Eating Well. • Grill fish instead of burg- fighting compounds. • Check out newsletters ers. • Eat fish rich in heart- such as Nutrition Action, • Weigh yourself every healthy omega-3 fatty acids: Environmental Nutrition or morning, or regularly enough salmon, trout, albacore tuna the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. to monitor changes and adjust and herring. your eating patterns before the • Switch to brown rice from pounds get out of control. white rice to boost fiber and Tips to feed • Eat only two-thirds of fight diabetes. the teen machine what is on your plate. • Eat foods with soluble • Learn to cook by watch- fiber to lower cholesterol: oat- • Encourage dairy foods to ing the Food Network or tak- meal, dry beans, barley and boost calcium intake because ing a cooking class; many apples. the teen years are critical for hospitals have wellness cen- • Eat at least five servings bone formation. ters that offer healthy cooking of fruits and vegetables every • Make your kids eat break- classes. day, but aim for nine servings. fast every day; it helps if Mom • Monitor liquid calories. • Include more potassium- and Dad eat breakfast, too. Besides soda, calories from rich foods that lower high • Stock the freezer with juice and alcohol can add up. blood pressure: baked white whole-grain waffles and pan- • Make substitutions, not or sweet potatoes, yogurt, cakes, muffins, English sacrifices, by finding alterna- bananas, orange or tomato muffins and bagels for a quick breakfast. • Cut up a mixture of fresh fruit, and stash it in the refrig- erator for a healthy after- Let’s celebrate school snack. FATHER’S DAY • Review the school menus newA beginnings...New Location new experiences... 1367 S. Dora St., Ukiah Gift Idea of the Day Formerly with Dr. Held Lustre Jewelry Midwifery Services & Gem Company Since 1969 Pre-Natal Steven & Rebecca Stern Gynecological Exams SUPER SAVINGS SATURDAY SALE Linda Dashiell, CNM *every Saturday* 462-5025 ~ Sunday, June 18 ~ Plenty of parking 10-4 Medi-Cal and most insurances accepted 118 S. State St., Ukiah Phone/Fax (707) 462-0907 Let Dad know how much you care! 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Shop Locally 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Entry tickets roll over every week.) Friday - Saturday Every Thursday at 7 p.m. starting June 8th The Ukiah 2 miles west on Branscomb Rd., Laytonville • 984-6800 • 1-888-4REDFOX DOORS OPEN AT: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday - Thursday • 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday DAILY JOURNAL 6 – TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006 SPORTS Sports Editor: Tony Adame, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] 2006 WORLD CUP | CZECH REPUBLIC 3, USA 0 LOCAL Steelers QB CALENDAR injured in WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 JOE DIMAGGIO BASEBALL • Clearlake at Mendo, Anton Stadium, 5:30 p.m. -Calendar listings are culled from the most recent schedules provided by the schools motorcycle and organizations in our coverage area. Czech mate Please report schedule changes or incorrect listings to The Daily Journal Sports Department at 468-3518. accident TV LISTINGS By JOE MANDAK The Associated Press TODAY NBA PITTSBURGH — Steelers star Ben NBA Finals, Game 3, Dallas at Miami, 6 p.m. (ABC) Roethlisberger, the youngest quarterback WORLD CUP SOCCER Korea vs. Togo, 5:55 a.m. (ESPN2) to lead a team to the Super Bowl champi- France vs. Switzerland, 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Brazil vs. Croatia, 11:55 a.m. (ESPN2) onship, broke his jaw and nose in a MLB Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 5:05 p.m. motorcycle crash Monday in which he (ESPN) was not wearing a helmet. San Francisco at Arizona, 6:30 p.m. (FOX) Seattle at Oakland, 7 p.m. (FSN) Roethlisberger was in serious but sta- COLLEGE BASEBALL Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 5:05 p.m. ble condition, Dr. Larry Jones, chief of (ESPN) WNBA trauma at Mercy Hospital said before Charlotte at Washington, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) surgery. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 WORLD CUP SOCCER The player’s agent, Spain vs. Ukraine, 5:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Saudi Arabia vs. Tunisia, 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Leigh Steinberg, Germany vs. Poland, 11:55 a.m. (ESPN2) described the injuries to NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 5, Edmonton at The Associated Press Carolina, 5 p.m. (NBC) MLB and said he did not know Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) NY Mets at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. (ESPN) if there was further dam- San Francisco at Arizona, 6:30 p.m. (FOX) Seattle at Oakland, 7 p.m. (FSN) age. BOXING Wednesday Night Fights, Oscar Diaz vs. “He was talking to me Chris Smith, welterweights, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) before he left for the THURSDAY, JUNE 15 operating room,” Jones WORLD CUP SOCCER Roethlisberger Costa Rica vs. Ecuador, 5:55 a.m. (ESPN2) said. “He’s coherent. England vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2) He’s making sense. He Paraguay vs. Sweden, 11:55 a.m. (ESPN2) GOLF knows what happened. He knows where U.S. Open Championship, 7 a.m. (ESPN) U.S. Open Championship, Noon (NBC) he is. From that standpoint, he’s very sta- U.S. Open Championship, 2 p.m. (ESPN MLB ble.” San Francisco at Arizona, 3:30 p.m. (FSN) Atlanta at Florida, 4 p.m. (TBS) Roethlisberger’s mother, Brenda, was Boston at Minnesota, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) NBA crying as she arrived at the hospital. NBA Finals, Game 4, Dallas at Miami, 6 p.m. (ABC) Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team was “encouraged by the early reports from the medical team” at the COMMUNITY hospital. “I am sure Ben knows that we DIGEST are praying for his complete recovery.” The 24-year-old Roethlisberger was Upcoming One-Man without a helmet, police said. Scramble in Ukiah See STEELERS, Page 8 There will be a One-Man Scramble June 17 at the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course. Each player may hit a "mulligan" on each shot and on each and every hole. The tournament Grimsley entry fee is $25.00 and half the players in each flight move on to the next qualifying round of the tournament. This tournament is available to suspended both Men and Woman of all ages. Sign-ups are made at the Pro Shop at the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course. Call the course for addi- KRT Photo tional information at 467-2832. Jan Koller celebrates after scoring the Czech Republic’s second goal in a 3-0 win Monday over the 50 games United States in the first round of the World Cup. Spikers Volleyball By BEN WALKER Camp June 19-23 2 upset over Portugal four years ago, they were just 20, but they were The Associated Press Americans fall to when it advanced to the quarterfinals marked men. NEW YORK — Embattled pitcher The Mendo Lake Volleyball in America’s best showing since “They swarmed them,” U.S. cap- Jason Grimsley was suspended 50 games Club will be holding its Spiker Czech Republic in Volleyball Camp, designed for 1930. tain Claudio Reyna said. by Major League Baseball on Monday, girls going into grades 7-9, June “We didn’t play well. We didn’t The Americans got a pregame pep less than a week after federal agents raid- 19-23 at Ukiah High School. World Cup opener talk from President Bush, who called ed his home during an investigation into The camp will be held from 9 compete. We didn’t make the plays,” said goalkeeper Kasey Keller said, from Camp David and wished them performance-enhancing drugs. a.m. – noon each day and the By RONALD BLUM cost is $75. The camp is perfect one of many U.S. players criticized well. But they undoubtedly disap- Grimsley was suspended for violating for beginning and developing The Associated Press by coach Bruce Arena. “It was just a pointed millions back home and cer- baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and players who are either planning GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — to go out for teams in the fall or shame. We definitely gave the game tainly the 5,000 or so fans who made Treatment Program, based on his state- who just wan tto learn and play The United States looked like a away, and that’s what we’re frustrat- the trek overseas, falling to 0-8 in ments to authorities regarding human the great game of volleyball. bewildered World Cup newcomer ed about.” Europe in World Cup play, getting growth hormone. The coaching staff, which again. includes local coaches and varsi- Landon Donovan and Brian outscored 24-4. The Arizona Diamondbacks released ty players, will lead fun skill The Americans didn’t just lose McBride, the two U.S. forwards, did- It could get worse. The Americans the reliever last Wednesday and his agent instruction, drills, and plenty of Monday night, they were routed, n’t even have any shots at all, and next play Saturday against three- said he did not expect Grimsley to play games – all with a low coach to roughed up and run over by the player ration to promote develop- DaMarcus Beasley managed just time champion Italy, which opened again. If Grimsley returns, the penalty ment. Czech Republic, a 3-0 crusher that one. with a 2-0 win over Ghana. would take effect when he’s placed on a Call Ori Polkinghore at 463- put the Americans in danger of first- Arena rarely criticizes players “We all have to learn quick, espe- 40-man roster. 0451 or contact by e-mail at round elimination. cially the young guys,” Reyna said. [email protected] for a publicly, but with a look of exasper- “Nothing’s changed,” agent Joe Bick brochure. Registration is also “I think the players as well as ation on his face, he didn’t hold “We can’t wait months or years to said Monday. available the first day of camp coaches are a bit shocked right now,” back. get better. We have to get better Last Tuesday, 13 agents searched starting at 8:30 a.m. defender Eddie Lewis said. “Landon showed no aggressive- quickly, and I think we can do that.” Grimsley’s Arizona home following his Jan Koller, the Czech Republic’s ness tonight,” Arena said. “We got In the last two World Cups, the admission he had used HGH, steroids and Ukiah Golf Junior 6-foot-7 1/2 forward, scored just five nothing out of Beasley on the night.” only team to advance from the first amphetamines. According to court docu- Open July 12 minutes in, and Tomas Rosicky He said Bobby Convey, who made round after losing its opener was ments, authorities tracked a package con- added goals in the 36th and 76th The Ukiah Golf Junior Open is his World Cup debut, was one of the Turkey, in 2002. taining two “kits” of HGH — about a scheduled for Wednesday, July minutes. few Americans who had “the “It’s going to be hard, but it’s not season’s worth — that was delivered at 12. The tournament matches The United States managed just courage” to attack. over,” Donovan said. Grimsley’s house on April 19. boys in age groups of 17-16, 15- one shot on goal and showed little of 14, 13-12, 11-10, and 9-and- Donovan and Beasley were sur- under. the spark that earned it an opening 3- prise sensations four years ago, when See WORLD CUP, Page 7 See GRIMSLEY, Page 7 Applications and information about the tournament can be obtained at the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course or by calling Paul Shimmin at 468-0501. 26th annual Redwood Hurricanes on the Mark-kanen Empire Summer Basketball Camp Carolina win 2-1, take things again. Open to boys and girls ages 7- When Edmonton defenseman Chris Pronger 17, the Redwood Empire tried to clear the zone along the boards, Summer Basketball Camp will 3-1 lead over Oilers in Stillman got a stick on it. The puck sailed out take place at the Ukiah High School gym from 9:30 a.m. to 3 in front of the goal, where Eric Staal jumped to p.m. on June 26-30. Stanley Cup Final knock it down and sent a quick pass to Recchi Each day is filled with funda- at the side of the net. He lifted a shot while mental skill progression drills, By PAUL NEWBERRY easy to understand instruction, Oilers goalie Jussi Markkanen crawled along as well as games and fun com- The Associated Press the ice in a futile attempt to get a piece of it. petitions. EDMONTON, Alberta — With one more Markkanen, making his third straight start in Participants can pre-register at Carolina win, hockey’s most prized trophy will place of injured starter Dwayne Roloson, had the City of Ukiah Community Services Department. Tuition will be headed to college basketball country. another strong game after anchoring the cost $160 in advance, or $175 at Mark Recchi and Cory Stillman scored for Oilers’ 2-1 win in Game 3. The replacement the door. made 18 saves, several of them downright For information, please call the the Hurricanes, Cam Ward had another strong Community Services Department game in the nets and Carolina defeated the spectacular. at 463-6714 or come to 411 West Edmonton Oilers 2-1 Monday night to take a In the first period, Markkanen appeared to Clay St., Monday through Friday, get the shaft of his stick on a shot by Rod from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. commanding lead in the Stanley Cup finals. Carolina got the split it needed in Edmonton Brind’Amour — just enough to send it off the Weaverville Mens crossbar. The Oilers goalie also turned aside and now heads home with a 3-1 advantage in Justin Williams with a brilliant glove save Slow Pitch Softball the best-of-seven series. Tournament July 1-2 early in the third, the left hand coming out of Game 5 is Wednesday night in hoops-loving nowhere to snatch a puck that was headed for The James Hill Trucking Softball Raleigh, now on the cusp of putting a different the top right corner. Club will be hosting a mens Slow kind of championship on ice. Pitch Tournament the weekend of Markkanen was fine; the Oilers were let July 1st and 2nd at Lowden Park After Edmonton’s Sergei Samsonov and down again by their ineffective power play, in Weaverville. Stillman scored 29 seconds apart in the first which failed to convert five chances — includ- The entry fee is $250 and every period, the Hurricanes forechecked their way ing a lengthy two-man advantage for the sec- File Photo to the go-ahead goal with 4:04 left in the sec- Carolina forward Eric Staal is one of the key factors in See DIGEST, Page 8 ond game in a row — and dropped to 1-for-25 the Hurricanes’ 3-1 series lead over Edmonton. ond period. Stillman was right in the middle of in the series. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006 – 7
2006 NBA FINALS Miami ice before,” Heat center Alonzo Mourning Lukewarm Heat in said. “We have been down. I’m very confident we’re going to find a way to big need of home get ourselves out of this. I’m confident we’ll come out and give a better show- improvement ing on Tuesday.” The team’s charter flight didn’t arrive By TOM WITHERS in Miami until 4 a.m., and the Heat did- The Associated Press n’t practice Monday. Instead, coach Pat MIAMI — Outside Bongo’s Cuban Riley ran a film session to study what Cafe, workers in golf carts whizzed went wrong in Game 2. around the home of the Miami Heat Watching the remake of “The Omen” preparing for the first NBA finals game might have been less horrifying. For the in South Florida. Heat, there were plenty of scary sights: Roughed up on their road trip to —O’Neal, all 7-foot-1, 325 pounds Texas, the Heat are in familiar surround- of him, taking just five shots and scoring ings again. only five points — a career-playoff low But unless they make some drastic — in one of his worst games as a pro. changes — like maybe sinking their free With Miami being embarrassed in the throws — Shaq and his crew won’t be third quarter, O’Neal was replaced and traveling again this season. spent the entire fourth quarter watching “We can’t get down 3-0,” guard Gary from the bench. Payton said. “We have to focus on —Wade, perhaps still fighting the flu, Game 3 and get that one.” went 6-for-19 from the floor, made four Or else. turnovers and was called for a technical By double-teaming Shaquille foul. Except for two highlight-film O’Neal’s every touch and congesting breakaway dunks in the second quarter Dwyane Wade’s routes to the hoop, the he did nothing to pick up O’Neal’s Dallas Mavericks dominated Game 2 on slack. Sunday night, winning 99-85 to take a —Forward Udonis Haslem left 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven series that Dallas’ arena with his left arm in a sling has hardly been close. after landing awkwardly on his shoulder So far, the Mavericks have been in the first half. X-rays revealed a strain superior in every phase. They’ve dis- and bruised shoulder. The team said played an overlooked depth, an Haslem, who has played with assorted unmatched perimeter game and have injuries, is expected to play in Game 3. exuded absolute confidence in moving Miami’s plan going into Game 2 was within two victories of their first NBA to pound the ball inside to O’Neal, who championship. complained about not seeing it enough They’re playing like they want one. in the opener when he took 11 shots. “We haven’t really done anything,” The Heat explored the paint on Sunday, said forward Dirk Nowitzki, who had 26 dropping the ball down low to O’Neal. points with 16 rebounds in Game 2. “We However, he was usually the center of a won two games at home. We know they thick, Maverick sandwich and had to are a different animal at home.” pass it back out. To this point, the Heat have been, Riley felt his big man did all he could well, lukewarm. Two tepid perfor- against Dallas’ swarm. mances in their first finals have them in “He made the passes he was sup- a desperate situation. posed to make,” Riley said. “They know O’Neal and Wade, the club’s resident who to stay home on, and they know superstars, are out of sync and Miami’s who to leave open. The question right bench hasn’t given them enough help. now is: Who’s going to be stepping up The Heat and their fans awakened and making shots off double teams?” Monday to an 0-2 deficit and a gloomy Riley’s remark was a not-so-subtle start to their work week as some challenge to every one of his players not southerly bands from Tropical Storm named O’Neal or Wade. The master Alberto shrouded the city in a humid, motivator needs production from his depressing gray blanket. reserves. It also would help if the Heat The forecast is for heavy rain. The improve their atrocious foul shooting — KRT Photo 27-of-51 (53 percent) through two Miami guard Dwayne Ward dunks on the Dallas Mavericks in game 2 of the NBA Finals Mavericks’ arrival could be stormier. Sunday night. The Heat find themselves down 2-0 with the series headed back to Miami. “We have been in situations like this games.
the remainder of his $825,000 Grimsley salary. Grimsley asked for his Hopkins goes out in style release last week and Arizona Continued from Page 6 granted it; at the time, his By JOHN CURRAN a video about his career played on the He failed a baseball drug agent, Joe Bick, said there had The Associated Press scoreboard. test in 2003, documents no negotiation about money ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Bernard A who’s who of Hollywood and pro showed. Acting on those doc- and added, “Released players Hopkins wanted to go out on top. sports watched from ringside, with uments, MLB suspended him get paid.” He has his wish now, thanks to a announced spectators including for his alleged possession, But the team later said it Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Allen surprisingly easy upset of light heavy- admitted use and intended use did not intend to pay him the weight champion Antonio Tarver in Iverson, Edgerrin James, Queen of HGH. Baseball toughened Latifah and Julius Erving. rest, and filed a notice of ter- his final fight. its drug program and penalties mination Monday. Capping his 18-year career with a Asked by HBO if he would consid- er coming back for a $20 million pay- this season, but there is no test “This guy did no less than performance for the history books, the for HGH. underdog Hopkins outclassed and day, Hopkins replied: “I might come steal from us,” Diamondbacks overwhelmed Tarver to win a unani- out of my grave for that kind of The 38-year-old Grimsley managing general partner Ken mous decision Saturday before a money.” was 1-2 with a 4.88 ERA in 19 Kendrick said Saturday night. delighted crowd that chanted “B-Hop! But the fighter, who got his start in games as a long reliever this Bick responded by saying B-Hop!” boxing while in prison, held the mid- season, his first with Arizona. Grimsley would contest the “I’m done, I’m done, I’m done,” he dleweight title for 11 years and fin- Grimsley and the Diamondbacks’ decision, and said. “I don’t need to risk anything ished with a flourish, insisted later he Diamondbacks are currently the players’ union was expect- else.” was definitely calling it a career. in a dispute over payment of ed to file a grievance. He risked plenty Saturday. “I did what I said I was going to • Ital Love ian Fam At 41 years old and coming off do,” he said. “I wanted to make histo- With ily de Sty back-to-back losses, he jumped two ry, then move up and fight the winner Ma le weight classes to take on the 175- of Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver. And pound champion in hopes of doing although I had to fight Taylor one what his idol, Sugar Ray Robinson, extra time, that’s what happened.” couldn’t — win a light heavyweight A 3-1 underdog, Hopkins thwarted title. Tarver’s jab, attacked him with combi- Hopkins’ swan song began when nations whenever he tried to get close File Photo his sisters, wife and teachers were and controlled the tempo from the Bernard Hopkins defeated Antonio brought into the ring in a tribute before opening bell. Tarver in his final pro fight Saturday. Emancipator FAST Doppelbock himself between Oguchi changed to disgust when the “I felt a strong pain, and I ALL DAY World Cup Onyewu and Eddie Pope. ball clanked off the far post. thought it was torn. I said to 750 ml Bottles “He shoved me a little bit Just as the United States myself that all my efforts were Still Available DELIVERY Continued from Page 6 in back, created space for was starting to establish some just gone,” Koller said. “I def- himself,” Pope said. offensive rhythm, the Czechs initely won’t be available for 102 S. State St. Ukiah 468-9386 Reyna said the mind-set Rising above the defense showed more of why they the next match.” 468-5898 142 Talmage Rd. • Ukiah must change. like a redwood towering over were a European Rosicky hit the crossbar in “Everyone has to be brave shrubs, Koller easily bent his Championship semifinalist the 68th minute and added his and want the ball,” he said. bald head to meet the cross two years ago and are the second goal in the 76th, get- “We didn’t have guys aggres- and put the ball past Keller for world’s second-ranked team. ting past the defense off a Lake and Mendocino Co. sive enough.” his 43rd goal in 69 interna- Pavel Nedved, Europe’s through pass from Nedved Four years ago, the United tional appearances, a Czech player of the year in 2003, and chipping over Keller on a States broke on top in its record. crossed and Onyewu headed breakaway. Rosicky and LARGEST opener against Portugal in the “Kasey, for whatever rea- the ball out. But it went to Nedved pretty much ran fourth minute. This time, it son, puts it up the middle Rosicky, who settled it and through the midfield at will. ~ PICK-UP ACCESSORIES ~ was the Americans who fell where we have nobody,” a sent a spectacular right-footed Eddie Johnson, who behind quickly. bewildered Arena said. shot into the top corner to entered at halftime when the Keller sent a goal kick Keller was trying to find Keller’s left, above the goal- United States switched to a Lakeport Camper downfield, and the Czechs Convey for a quick attack. keeper’s raised right hand. three-forward formation, countered, with David Reyna, who hasn’t scored Koller injured his right missed just wide in the 70th Rozehnal playing the ball to for the national team since thigh battling Onyewu for a minute and was high in the Featuring the right flank for Zdenek 2000, nearly tied the score in ball on the flank in the 43rd 76th. Grygera and catching Lewis the 29th, curling a 25-yard minute, and was taken off on a “I was just trying to make upfield. Grygera crossed, and shot that got by a diving Petr stretcher, one hand behind his something happen,” he said. the 6-foot-7 1/2-inch Koller, Cech in goal. Reyna had a head, the other covering his When the Americans who returned only last month hopeful look on his face, but face. He was taken to a hospi- returned to the World Cup in Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm •263-7755 from knee surgery, positioned his expression quickly tal to be examined. 1990 after a 40-year absence, 8 – TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
Kevin Kraus said police and motorcycles during their COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Steelers homicide units were leading careers include basketball’s team is guaranteed three games. ing group workouts in a fun, non-com- the investigation, a standard Jason Williams, skiing’s An arm wrestling tournament, rodeo, petitive format. Signups start May 15 for the Ukiah Continued from Page 6 practice when there is an acci- Hermann Maier and auto rac- demolition derby and street dance For questions or additional informa- Junior Giants, a free baseball pro- dent with critical injuries. ing’s Dario Franchitti. events will all be held at the ballpark tion, call 468-5823. gram starting in mid-July and running He has said he likes to ride In only his second year in Roethlisberger has said in throughout the weekend. for six weeks. For more information contact without one, a habit that once the NFL, Roethlisberger the past that he prefers not to ACS 3-on-3 Basketball Signups will be from May 15-June Richard Marks at 445-3432 or Perry 30 at the Redwood Health Club. Call prompted a lecture from helped guide the Steelers to wear a helmet when riding his Price at 443-6854 or e-mail Tourney set for June 24 Kim Garroute at 462-4501 with ques- Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher. the Super Bowl title in motorcycle. [email protected]. tions. The fifth annual American Cancer Roethlisberger was on his February at age 23. Training He has pointed out Mendocino College Society 3-on-3 Tournament will be black 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa camp for next season begins at Pennsylvania’s state law held June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mendocino College Annual Youth Soccer the Ukiah High School outdoor courts. — the company calls it the the end of July. requiring helmets to be worn Camp June 19-22 Boys and girls from grades six youth and high school world’s fastest bike for legal Several teammates, includ- was repealed in September through nine are welcome to compete football camps street riding — and heading 2003. Mendocino College will hold its in the event, and each team will con- ing backup quarterback Annual Youth Soccer Camp June 19- sist of 3-4 players. toward an intersection on the Charlie Batch, linebacker “He talked about being a 22 from 9 a.m. - noon each day. Each player will be required to raise Mendocino College will host a youth edge of downtown. A Chrysler Joey Porter and safety Mike risk-taker and I’m not really a The camp is for boys and girls ages $30 in sponsorship donations, with all football camp from July 10-14 and a risk-taker. I’m pretty conserv- 6-13 and will be put on by Mendocino proceeds helping to fight cancer. high school football camp on July 21. New Yorker traveling in the Logan, arrived at the emer- College Soccer and held at the Registration forms are due June 15. Both camps will be held at opposite direction took a left gency room. ative and laid back, but the big Mendocino football stadium. Fee for For more information call Matt Ferrick Mendocino College from 4:30 p.m. - 7 turn and collided with the Some fans also gathered at thing is to just be careful,” the camp is $60 and the camp is lim- at 485-8270 or the ACS office at 462- p.m. each day, and the cost is $90. Roethlisberger said at the ited to 60 participants. 7643 x3. This is a full contact camp for ages 6- bike, and Roethlisberger was the hospital, including Juanita The camp is geared towards recre- 14. thrown, police said. Clark, who sells Steelers para- time. “I’ll just continue to be ational level players and includes indi- Mendocino College The high school camp will run from The other car was driven by phernalia. careful. I told him we don’t vidual skill and team strategy in a 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., the cost is $25, and ever ride alone, we always motivating, positive, and fun environ- Commuter Volleyball it is a position specific camp for high a 62-year-old woman, police “I just feel like he’s a fami- ride in a group of people, and ment. Camp Aug. 7-11 school age football players. said. They didn’t immediately ly member,” said her daugh- Staff includes Mendocino College Any questions about either camp release her name and no I think it makes it even more head women’s soccer coach Duncan can be directed to Mike Mari at 707- ter, Loretta Clark. McMartin and college level players. Mendocino College is offering a charges were filed. safe.” commuter volleyball camp in 468-3098. The NFL’s standard player Call McMartin at 468-3006, e-mail Witness Sandra Ford was contract prohibits any activity Roethlisberger continued to him at [email protected]. Mendocino county the week of Aug. 7- 11. waiting at a bus stop when she ride after Winslow’s accident The registration form can be down- To place an announcement in the involving “significant risk of loaded at www.mendocino.edu and The camp is divided into two ses- and that angered Terry sions: Grades 7-9 from 9:30 a.m. - “Community Sports Digest,” contact said she saw the motorcycle personal injury” apart from scholarships are available by calling The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports Bradshaw, who quarterbacked 468-5088. 12:30 p.m. and Grades 10-12 from approach. football. But many prominent 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Department by phone at 468-3518. Seconds later, she said she athletes ride motorcycles any- the Steelers to four Super The camp will be held at Mendocino You may also mail your listing to 590 Bowl victories during the S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482, heard a crash, saw the motor- way, despite the risk and the 2006 Ukiah Triathlon College and run by local coaches. Fee 1970s. for the camp is $80 and the camp will e-mail it to [email protected], or cyclist in the air and ran possibility of losing salary. Training Sessions fax it to us at 468-3544. Because the limit the numbe of participants. For toward the crash scene. In May 2005, Cowher Visiting the Steelers’ train- more information and a brochure call “Community Sports Digest” is a FREE ing camp last summer, Triathlon coach and personal trainer Ed Schweitzer at 462-3382. service, no guarantees can be made “He wasn’t moving and I warned Roethlisberger about Mike Cannon will be conducting a on the frequency of a listing’s appear- was afraid that he had died. ... safe riding after Cleveland Bradshaw remarked: “Ride it custom 14-week training program in ance in The Daily Journal. To assure when you retire.” preparation for the 2006 Ukiah Ukiah Junior Giants your event maximum publicity, please He wasn’t really speaking. He tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. Triathlon. contact either our classified (468- seemed dazed but he was was injured in a motorcycle The program is designed for all lev- baseball program set for 3535) or display advertising (468- els and offers weekly Saturday morn- July-August 3510) departments. resisting the effort to make accident. him stay down,” said Ford, Winslow tore knee liga- who didn’t realize the motor- ments and was lost for the sea- SOUND SCOREBOARD cyclist was Roethlisberger. son. 7), 4:05 p.m. Police spokesman Lt. Other athletes injured on MLB N.Y. Mets (Glavine 9-2) at Philadelphia (Madson NBA PLAYOFFS 6-3), 4:05 p.m. ADVICE Colorado (Fogg 3-4) at Washington (O’Connor 3- CONFERENCE FINALS AMERICAN LEAGUE 3), 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Davis 3-4) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 8-2), (Best-of-7) East Division W L Pct GB 4:10 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 36 25.590 — Houston (Pettitte 5-7) at Chicago Cubs (Marshall Miami 4, Detroit 2 New York 35 26.574 1 3-4), 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 23: Miami 91, Detroit 86 Toronto 34 29.540 3 San Francisco (Wright 5-5) at Arizona (Gonzalez Thursday, May 25: Detroit 92, Miami 88 Baltimore 30 35.462 8 1-0), 6:40 p.m. Saturday, May 27: Miami 98, Detroit 83 Tampa Bay 26 37.413 11 L.A. Dodgers (Sele 3-0) at San Diego (Park 3-3), Monday, May 29: Miami 89, Detroit 78 Central Division W L Pct GB 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 31: Detroit 91, Miami 78 Detroit 40 23.635 — Wednesday’s Games Friday, June 2: Miami 95, Detroit 78 Chicago 39 24.619 1 Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 9:35 a.m. Cleveland 30 32.484 9 1/2 Atlanta at Florida, 4:05 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 28 34.452 11 1/2 St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. Dallas 4, Phoenix 2 Kansas City 16 45.262 23 N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 24: Phoenix 121, Dallas 118 West Division W L Pct GB Colorado at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Friday, May 26: Dallas 105, Phoenix 98 Texas 34 30.531 — Houston at Chicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m. Sunday, May 28: Dallas 95, Phoenix, 88 Oakland 32 31.508 1 1/2 San Francisco at Arizona, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 30: Phoenix 106, Dallas 86 Seattle 31 34.477 3 1/2 L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, June 1: Dallas 117, Phoenix 101 The difference is Los Angeles 27 35.435 6 Saturday, June 3: Dallas 102, Phoenix 93 Sunday’s Games NBA FINALS Boston 5, Texas 4, 1st game NHL PLAYOFFS (Best-of-7) Texas 13, Boston 6, 2nd game Dallas vs. Miami Oakland 6, N.Y.Yankees 5 CONFERENCE FINALS Thursday, June 8: Dallas 90, Miami 80 Detroit 10, Toronto 5 (Best-of-7) Sunday, June 11: Dallas 99, Miami 85, Dallas Minnesota 4, Baltimore 0 ACHIEVEMENT! EASTERN CONFERENCE leads series 2-0 Tampa Bay 8, Kansas City 2 Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 Tuesday, June 13: Dallas at Miami, 6 p.m. Earn your degree at USF in a program designed Seattle 6, L.A. Angels 2 Saturday, May 20: Buffalo 3, Carolina 2 Thursday, June 15: Dallas at Miami, 6 p.m. Cleveland 10, Chicago White Sox 8 Monday, May 22: Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 Sunday, June 18: Dallas at Miami, 6 p.m., if nec- for the real world in two years or less. All with: Monday’s Games Wednesday, May 24: Buffalo 4, Carolina 3 essary Chicago White Sox 8, Texas 3 Friday, May 26: Carolina 4, Buffalo 0 Tuesday, June 20: Miami at Dallas, 6 p.m., if nec- A university ranked in the Baltimore 6, Toronto 4 Sunday, May 28: Carolina 4, Buffalo 3, OT essary Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 30: Buffalo 2, Carolina 1, OT Thursday, June 22: Miami at Dallas, 6 p.m., if top 10 percent nationally There are several things you Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, June 1: Carolina 4, Buffalo 2 necessary Tuesday’s Games One-night-a-week classes can do to cut down on the Cleveland (Byrd 5-4) at N.Y.Yankees (Wang 6-2), WESTERN CONFERENCE frequency of hearing aid 4:05 p.m. Edmonton 4, Anaheim 1 Outstanding committed faculty Tampa Bay (McClung 2-8) at Detroit (Rogers 8- Friday, May 19: Edmonton 3, Anaheim 1 TRANSACTIONS repairs. First, use a wax loop to 3), 4:05 p.m. Sunday, May 21: Edmonton 3, Anaheim 1 Convenient location Baltimore (Loewen 0-0) at Toronto (Halladay 7-1), Tuesday, May 23: Edmonton 5, Anaheim 4 BASEBALL remove cerumen, debris and 4:07 p.m. Thursday, May 25: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 3 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL—Suspended Scholarships/Financial aid Chicago White Sox (Garland 4-3) at Texas (Loe Saturday, May 27: Edmonton 2, Anaheim 1 Arizona RHP Jason Grimsley 50 games for violat- skin from the aid itself. 3-5), 5:05 p.m. ing the joint drug prevention and treatment pro- Secondly, keep your own ears Boston (Schilling 9-2) at Minnesota (J.Santana 6- STANLEY CUP FINALS gram, to begin upon his placement on a 40-man 4), 5:10 p.m. major league roster. free of wax. Seattle (Moyer 3-5) at Oakland (Blanton 5-6), (Best-of-7) American League Bachelor’s degree 7:05 p.m. Carolina vs. Edmonton BOSTON RED SOX—Optioned RHP David Note: Do not use Q-Tips, as Kansas City (Duckworth 0-0) at L.A. Angels Monday, June 5: Carolina 5, Edmonton 4 Pauley to Pawtucket of the IL. completion programs (Jered Weaver 3-0), 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 7: Carolina 5, Edmonton 0 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with C this pushes the wax further, Wednesday’s Games Saturday, June 10: Edmonton 2, Carolina 1 Kelly Edmundson, RHP Daniel Frega, LHP Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4:05 p.m. Monday, June 12: Carolina 2, Edmonton 1, William Delage, OF Stephen Douglas, RHP Josh Master’s degrees possibly damaging your ear. Cleveland at N.Y.Yankees, 4:05 p.m. Carolina leads series 3-1 Tomlin, INF Chuck Hargis, LHP Derrick Loop, Other tips on care of your Baltimore at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. Wednesday, June 14: Edmonton at Carolina, 5 LHP Brett Carlin, LHP Alan Brech, 2B Brett Teaching credentials Chicago White Sox at Texas, 5:05 p.m. p.m. Kinning, RHP Nathon Bunton, LHP Jimmy Brettl, hearing aids are, throwing Boston at Minnesota, 5:10 p.m. Saturday, June 17: Carolina at Edmonton, 5 p.m., RHP Daniel Miltenberger, RHP Brett Andrade, CF Seattle at Oakland, 7:05 p.m. if necessary Corteze Arnstrong, RHP Kyle Collina, RHP away your old batteries to Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m. Monday, June 19: Edmonton at Carolina, 5 p.m., Richard Fairchild, RHP Brady Halverson, C Adam if necessary Lacy, 3B Cody Merrell, LHP Brandt Sanders and ATTEND OUR INFORMATION MEETING avoid mixing them with the NATIONAL LEAGUE RHP Erik Stiller. LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Activated OF Darin new ones. Buy good quality East Division W L Pct GB Erstad from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Tommy JUNE 13, 5:30PM New York 39 23.629 — WNBA Murphy to Salt Lake of the PCL. batteries. Don’t use hair spray Philadelphia 33 30.524 6 1/2 USF SANTA ROSA CAMPUS EASTERN CONFERENCE TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Activated INF John or talcum powder with the Atlanta 30 34.469 10 McDonald from the 15-day DL. Gave INF Washington 30 35.462 10 1/2 WLPctGB 416 B Street Connecticut 7 1.875 — Edgardo Alfonzo his unconditional release. hearing aid on. Avoid Florida 23 37.383 15 Assigned 2B Luis Figueroa outright to Syracuse. Santa Rosa Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 6 3.6671 1/2 Washington 4 3.5712 1/2 National League excessive moisture and store St. Louis 37 25.597 — COLORADO ROCKIES—Activated INF Luis Cincinnati 36 28.563 2 Detroit 4 4.500 3 the aids at night in a Charlotte 2 4.333 4 Gonzalez from the 15-day DL and optioned him Houston 32 32.500 6 to Colorado Springs of the PCL. 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