Porter, Maxwell Looking About ON THE MARKET lead Eagles with Carole Guide to local real estate to victory Hester ..........Page A-6 ............Page A-3 ......................................Inside INSIDE Mendocino County’s World briefly The Ukiah local newspaper .......Page A-2 Tomorrow: Clouds & sun; H 61º L 30º 7 58551 69301 0 FRIDAY March 28, 2008 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 38 pages, Volume 149 Number 354 email: [email protected] BLM, coast ‘I always knew this could happen. I’ve learned that 24 of us can come together. It was tough at first, but we’ve really united.’ – SUSAN O. GORDON Audubon to cooperate in CORNER GALLERY OPENS monitoring The Daily Journal The California Bureau of Land Management and Mendocino Coast Audubon have signed an agreement that will allow the two organizations to work togeth- er to monitor natural resources on the coast. In a memorandum of understanding, signed last week, the two organizations agreed to coordinate the monitoring of nat- ural resources, particularly birds, and to work together to establish and manage the Point Arena Gateway, which is part of the California Coastal National Monument. The CCNM is a chain of 20,000 islands along 1,100 miles of California coastline managed by the BLM and established in January of 2000. The CCNM covers rocks, small islands and reefs that extend up to 12 nautical miles out and provide habitat for birds, plants and marine mammals. “Members of the Audubon Society chap- ter have deep knowledge and understanding of natural resources and birds on the Mendocino Coast,” said Rick Hanks, BLM manager for the CCNM. “We look forward to their insights to the best ways to protect these resources and inform the public about them.” “We welcome the opportunity to work more closely with our friends at the BLM,” said David Jensen, president of Mendocino Coast Audubon. “We helped the BLM pur- chase the Stornetta property in Point Arena and continue to monitor bird populations in that special area. This agreement formalizes our commitment to expand those efforts to Sarah Baldik/ The Daily Journal the critical offshore nesting and feeding Susan O. Gordon discusses the process she uses in creating one of her paintings at the Corner Gallery Thursday. habitats.” Public reception is tonight IN COURT By ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal Tonight’s grand opening of the Corner Gallery at 201 S. State St. isn’t just the culmination of Susan O. Gordon’s dream four years Ukiah man in the making. It’s a celebration of 24 local artists coming togeth- er to honor the county that inspired years of work and creativity. The grand opening, which will include wine, beer and appetiz- sentenced to ers, is scheduled to take place between 5 and 8 p.m. tonight, and is open to the public. On display will be the diverse works of 24 local artists, but uniting a team that large can be easier said than done. prison term “I always knew this could happen,” said Gordon as she stood in the middle of the gallery in the building that was formerly Jerry’s TV. “I’ve learned that 24 of us can come together. It was tough at in burglaries first, but we’ve really united. As artists, we’re opinionated and have abstract personalities, but you learn to get in the groove.” The Daily Journal The groove began almost four years ago with a Women’s Geoff Graham, gallery co-founder, has this colorful plate On Wednesday, Albert Edward McCain Network Meeting facilitated by Suzanne Norgard of the and other pieces of his pottery on display and for sale III, 38, of Ukiah, was sentenced by a Community Foundation of Mendocino County, where she asked at tonight’s opening. Graham is one of the 24 artists Superior Court judge to four years and eight Gordon about her vision and desire for Ukiah. Gordon expressed a whose work is featured at the Corner Gallery, opening in months in prison for one count of first- desire for an art gallery in downtown Ukiah, and with that the Ukiah. degree burglary and one count of burglary in Corner Gallery was born. the second degree. Since then, membership has increased to 24 local artists, -- According to a press release issued aries of her house last year as the search for a site began. Wednesday by the District Attorney’s including Carol Heady, Geoff Graham and Rose Peterson Meyers, “People are wonderful, imaginative and creative,” Gordon among others -- and meetings have expanded, too. Formerly locat- Office, on Nov. 8, 2007, McCain broke into ed in Gordon’s home, the group began to stretch beyond the bound- a Ukiah home and stole numerous amounts See GALLERY, Page A-12 of property of significant value, including a valuable coin collection and camera. The same day, McCain also broke into his former place of employment, a local business, and stole property. Pursuant to an investigation by the Ukiah Police Department’s Detective Celebration of Leaders Dinner set for April 3 Unit, McCain was arrested on the charges. Judge Ron Brown followed the recom- The Daily Journal Mayfield-Rainbow Agricultural Services; Celebration of Leaders Dinner, to be held at the mendation of the Probation Department and The Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce’s • Business of the Year (30-plus employees) - Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 S. School sentenced McCain to four years for the resi- 2nd Annual Celebration of Leaders Dinner will - Retech Systems LLC; St. in Ukiah. Dinner and the program will be dential burglary and a consecutive eight take place on Thursday, April 3, starting at 6 • Business of the Year (six to 29 employees) hosted by Spencer Brewer, and will begin at months for the burglary of the business. The p.m. This annual event serves to honor and rec- -- Mendocino Animal Hospital; 6:45 p.m. court found that McCain was presumptively ognize businesses and leaders throughout the • Micro Business of the Year (one to five Cost for the evening is $60 per person, or ineligible for probation because he had three valley. This year’s award winners were select- employees) --Mendocino Optical; bring your co-workers and friends and reserve prior felonies and also due to the first-degree ed from nominations submitted by the commu- • Community Service -- Santiago Simental- a table for eight for $500. Reservations may be burglary charge. The court did not find that nity and are being recognized for their contri- Nuestra Casa; placed by contacting the Greater Ukiah there were any unusual circumstances to jus- butions, services and commitment to the Ukiah • Commercial Beautification -- Lisa Chamber of Commerce at 462-4705 or by e- tify a granting of probation. Valley community. Mammina-Jerry’s TV; mail at [email protected]. McCain was advised that the first-degree Leadership Awards for 2008: The chamber invites the public to join it in Editor’s note: For a photo of those being hon- burglary charge is a strike under California’s • Business Person of the Year -- Jim supporting local businesses and attending the ored, turn to Page A-12. Three Strike law. Make 2008 APARTMENTS AVAILABLE Your Best Year Ever Prices Begin at $1,325/month Brookside RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Move to Brookside Ask About Our Move In Special 1199 South Dora Street • Ukiah • 462-6262 A-2 – FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] dangerous weapon by the FUNERAL NOTICES SHERIFF’S REPORTS California Highway Patrol at The following were 11:56 p.m. Wednesday. [\ PA; 4 brothers Bob Vietnam Campaign Medal, as a scout. compiled from reports DAVID E. KRAUTH Krauth of PA, Fred Krauth Vietnam Service Services will be held on prepared by the Mendo- CORRECTIONS David E. Krauth age 59, of Ocala FL, Tom Medal, Combat Infantry Saturday, March cino County Sheriff’s died in his sleep at Krauth of Chester VA, Al Badge and National 29th, 2008 at the Fred Office: In the article “Homeschool home on Sunday, March Krauth of Vander- Defense Service Award. Young Funeral Home BOOKED -- Barbara Ann option includes long time 23rd, 2008. Born grift PA. He was a machinist by 428 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Allard, 51, of Laytonville, teacher,” on Page 1 of and raised in Pennsylvania He is preceded in death trade working for nu- Cloverdale CA at 11 was booked into jail on suspi- Tuesday’s edition, the came to California by his parents Nor- merous companies and a.m. All family and close cion of burglary in the second teacher’s name should have in 1973 to start a family. man F. and Henrietta V. involved in many friends are welcome degree by the Mendocino been listed as Dotty Bergman. He is survived by his son Krauth, sister Virgin- projects related to the to attend. County Sheriff’s Office at The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this space to correct errors or make clarifications Nathan, daughter ia Herman and brother aerospace and medical Private family burial will 4:54 p.m. Wednesday. to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- Jennifer and ex wife Mary. Richard. fields. be held at St. Michaels BOOKED -- Harold Lee ary notices or birth announcements will Also survived by A Vietnam Veteran he His hobbies included Cemetery in Butler, PA. Stewart, 57, of Santa Rosa, result in reprinting the entire article. Errors his 3 sisters, Sr. Mary Leah served with pride and Motorcycling, and model Arrangements made by was booked into jail on suspi- may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. of Pittsburgh PA, honor with the 101st car building and his family.