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INSIDE Mendocino County’s World briefly The Ukiah local newspaper ...... Page 2 Wednesday: Mostly sunny H 69º L 44º Thursday: Sunny, 7 58551 69301 0 breezy H 76º L 46º 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 150 Number 150 email: [email protected] UDJ Spring Judge Fund Drive Still missing awaits report on Parker By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal Memo Parker will have to wait another two weeks for sentencing while the Mendocino County Probation For the Ukiah Department works out the details of his probation, after Boys & Girls Club the department on Monday turned in a report indicating that Parker would not be a B&G good candidate for probation. Last month, Parker pleaded no contest to one charge of Club Drive conspiracy to commit acts injurious to the public health continues or morality after being arrest- The UDJ Boys & Girls ed a second time for growing Club Spring Fund Drive is up hundreds of marijuana plants to $30,849.97. in his two Ukiah homes. The latest donations The plea bargain carried, include: Anonymous $200, among other stipulations, the Joan & George Borecky possibility of up to three years $100, Megan & Jorge Allende in prison, though at the time MD $100, Thomas Force & of the plea deal Mendocino Gudrun Allenstein $100, County Superior Judge David Ronald & Francine Selim Nelson said he did not expect $100, Ronald & Anne Barnes to sentence Parker to more $50, Betty Lacy MD $50 for a than one year imprisonment total of $700 and and total for followed by probation. During the Monday sen- the drive to date of Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal $30,849.97 Sisters Linda Jacinco, left, and Michelle Vazquez hold a picture of their sister Erenid Vazquez tencing, Nelson said he had Our goal for this fund drive Dueñas who has been missing since Feb. 3, 2008. read the probation depart- is $50,000, which will allow ment’s report and had some our Ukiah Boys & Girls Club concerns. to continue to srve our local “Probation does not feel children. Please give whatev- Family searching for woman last seen in Mexico that Mr. Parker is a good can- er you can. By BEN BROWN us,” Jacinto said. didate for probation based on Please make your check or The Daily Journal The family called the Federal the interview they had with money order to: Ukiah Boys “For the last three months its Bureau of Investigation but Jacinto him,” Nelson said. & Girls Club, and bring to been nothing but a nightmare,” said said they got a similar answer, there Despite the report, Nelson our offices at the Daily Linda Jacinto from her sister’s home was very little they could do said the sentencing hearing Journal at 590 S. School St. on Waugh Lane Monday. because Mexico is outside their should be delayed two weeks or mail it to us c/o Boys & Jacinto, her sister Michelle jurisdiction. while the probation depart- Girls Club Drive, at P.O. Box Vazquez and the rest of their family Despite the lack of official help, ment worked out the details 749, Ukiah, 95482 or mail it have been living with the nightmare Jacinto said the family has contin- of Parker’s probation. directly to the Ukiah B&G since their sister, 28-year-old Erenid ued to look for Dueñas. A private “Given the proposed dis- Club at P.O. Box 67, Ukiah, Vazquez Dueñas, went missing investigator the family hired got a position, we will give Mr. 95482. while on a trip to Mexico to visit hold of Dueñas’s phone records and Parker a chance with proba- family and friends. found that there had been no calls in tion,” Nelson said. “We think she was abducted,” Missing Ukiah woman Erenid or out since she disappeared. It was not clear what the Jacinto said. “There is not question Vazquez Dueñas was last Dueñas’s mother is still in standards of probation would Willits be, but Nelson said it would in our minds that that is the case.” heard from while on her way Mexico, putting up flyers in Tijuana On Feb. 3, Dueñas got off a plane home from a trip visiting family likely include a search clause and Mexico City, hoping someone and bar Parker from growing hires in Tijuana, talked with airline per- and friends in Mexico has seen her daughter. sonnel about her missing luggage February. medical marijuana as a care Jacinto said their mother was giver, but not from growing it and left the airport. Footage from recently approached by a girl who interim surveillance cameras in the airport enforcement, both in Mexico and in for himself with proper docu- show that she was there. Since then, the United States. said she may have seen Dueñas in a mentation. her family has not heard from her. Dueñas traveled to Mexico in nightclub common to escorts. Parker’s plea brought an “She went back to the airport in December with her mother to spend Vazquez said the girl said Dueñas manager looked like she had been beaten. By MIKE A’DAIR Mexico city,” said Vazquez. “That the holidays with her family. She See PARKER, Page 16 was the last we heard from her.” flew back ahead of her mother Feb. “That’s the only real lead we’ve TWN Staff Writer had,” Jacinto said. The Willits City Council Jacinto said Dueñas, while an 3, but when the family lost contact, American citizen, did not have a Dueñas’s mother went to the local As the search goes on, it becomes PASTELS has hired Robert M. increasingly expensive. The family Christofferson of Mendocino passport but was planning to cross police to report her missing. IN THE PARK the border into San Diego in a car. “They waited a week before they has been spending money on hotels, as interim city manager, on private investigators and to pay a beginning July 1. American citizens do not currently started doing anything,” Jacinto have to present a passport if they said. Mexico City police officer, working Effective immediately, on his off-time, to help them look Christofferson will work for plan to cross the border in Tijuana, The police in Mexico told the Willits as an executive but they do if they are traveling by family that there is little they could for Dueñas. recruiter. His job will be to air. do. Dueñas is 28 years old and local Earlier the month, the family find a full time, permanent Jacinto said, in their quest to find police told the family she may have held a rummage sale to raise money, city manager, replacing either their sister, the family has talked to gone off on her own. but have only raised about $2,000 Ross Walker, who will leave the United States Border Patrol. “They think she probably doesn’t so far, Vazquez said. his position as Willits City “We know she never made it to want to be found,” Vazquez said. An account has been opened in Manager on June 30, or him- San Diego, to her next flight,” she Jacinto said that doesn’t seem Dueñas name at the Savings Bank self, if he has not found a suit- said. likely, and even if it was, she says of Mendocino. able candidate by that date. Jacinto said that was the only real Dueñas would have called home. Ben Brown can be reached at Slideshow at Christofferson has been help they have received from law “We were very close, all four of [email protected] interim city manager of sever- ukiahdailyjournal.com al cities, including Fort Bragg, (1999), Colfax, (2000 and 2001), Mount Shasta (2002), Cotati (2003) and Fort Bragg again in 2004. Report: ‘Optimistic’ lottery plan could hurt schools He has been a full time city By MIKE ZAPLER Schwarzenegger last week ly, that sales could grow that said, referring to the gover- manager in San Dimas (1965 MediaNews called for the state, in essence, much, legislative analyst nor’s target. But “it’s pretty to 1968), Covina (1968 to Sacramento Bureau to borrow against future rev- Elizabeth Hill said. And if risky to get there because of 1972), Salinas (1972 to SACRAMENTO - Gov. enues generated by a massive they don’t, education could the aggressive assumptions on 1983), Fresno (1983 to 1986) Arnold Schwarzenegger’s expansion of the lottery. The lose out on money it currently profits and sales.” and Redding (1987 to 1994.) plan to raise $15 billion for state would receive $15 bil- gets from the lottery, because The governor’s plan envi- The City of Willits will be the state’s ailing budget by lion over three years from investors rather than schools sions California reaching the paying Mr. Christofferson dramatically expanding the Wall Street investors and pay would get first dibs on the national average in lottery $125 an hour for his services. lottery is “overly optimistic” it back from lottery proceeds proceeds. The losses to sales per capita; it currently Initially, Kristofferson had and would jeopardize billions over 30 years. Lottery sales schools could total $5 billion ranks 28th. Voters would be offered to work for Willits for in payments to public schools, Capitol report would have to double for the over 12 years, Hill said. asked in November to loosen $140 an hour. During the California’s independent bud- from the plan to work. “We do think it is possible get analyst said Monday. Sacramento Bureau It’s possible, though unlike- to reach the $15 billion,” Hill See LOTTERY, Page 16 See WILLITS, Page 16 2 – TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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[\ a Registered Nurse. She Uccelli and by her Uncle of her Life at a later date. ness man in Alturas, Doug ment, he enjoyed fami- JULIE PATRICIA became a caring Bert and wife Terri [\ was elected to the ly gatherings at Lake (JOHNSON) ORLANDO and thoughtful nurse to her Johnson,Uncle Bill and DOUGLAS BOYD GRAHAM city council in 1962 and Tahoe, social events Julie was born June 22, patients, especial- wife Susie Johnson Douglas Boyd Graham, a served as mayor of and reunions with friends, 1955 to Kenneth E. ly to the elderly. and Uncle Frank former Ukiah resi- Alturas from 1962 to 1964. and opportunities and Patricia (Vaughan) Julie died at her Johnson..There are numer- dent, died peacefully in He was active in for travel throughout the Johnson at Ukiah home by the side ous Nieces and Nephews, Alturas, California on the Elks and Lions Clubs, Western U.S., in the General Hospital. She of Clear Lake in Lakeport, including Ken Nic- May 12, 2008 at the age of and in the fledgling Washington, D.C. area, joined her two older Ca. on May 9, olas, Gabrielle Johnson, 83. Born in New parish of St. Michaels and abroad. sisters, Kathleen (Kate) 2008 after a lengthy illness. Jacob MacLachlan, York City on December 25, Episcopal Church dur- Doug is survived by and Susan. Later She is survived by her Ben Fritts, Josh and Jeff 1924 to Ralph W. ing the 1950s. Relocating to June, his wife of 63 they greeted three younger loved and loving husband, Stout, Allie and Will Graham and Florence L. Ukiah, California years; daughters Phyllis sisters, Annie, Michael Orlando and by Sams and Jesse Graham. Graham, Doug at- in 1966, Doug continued in Graham and Cather- Jennifer and Carol her son Jason Pugh and his Great-Nieces Alicia Duke tended schools in the Bronx business in that ine Mohr (Selby); grand- (The six were always wife Alysha and by and Kalea Stout and Great- and worked for a community until 1980 when children Lydia, Alex, known as the "Johnson her daughter Maggie and Nephew Ben Fritts and New York insurance firm he and June re- and Hannah, all California Girls".) her husband Tony many, many cousins. before enlisting in turned to live in Alturas. residents. He was Julie was a sweet, Green. Also by three She was pre-deceased the U.S. Navy in 1942. He Doug retired in 1990 predeceased by a sister, loving, happy- grand-children; Joseph in April of 2001 by her served as a radio- as the member service man- Vivian Meyer of Tol- go-lucky, fun-loving, out- and Alisa Pugh and Alex father, Ken Johnson. man at the Naval Air ager of the Sur- edo, Ohio. His brother-in- door girl. She was Green and by three Also by her maternal Station in Norfolk, Vir- prise Valley Electric law, Eugene Meyer, her Dad's tom-boy in her step-grand-children; Kayla grandparents Joseph ginia, and aboard the USS Corporation in Alturas. niece Genie Meyer, and early years. He and T.J. Green and Tyler. (Arky) and Margaret Albemarle in the One of the county library’s nephew William G. taught her how to play Julie had a large and lov- (Allen) Vaughan and by her Atlantic and Pacific most faithful pa- Meyer reside in Toledo. games and how to ing extended family: her paternal grandparents Theaters during World trons, he read widely, par- Douglas Graham was throw a football. How to Aunt and Uncle Mikie William J. and Evelyn War II. In Norfolk he met, ticularly on the his- a friend to many and a joy chop wood and how (Vaughan) and Don Johnson. and on May 1, tory of the U.S. and the to his family. He to pluck a pheasant Howard; her Uncle and We will all miss her and 1945, married June Hafer Second World War. will be dearly missed and or a duck. Aunt Tim love her forever. of Alturas. After He loved a good bridge his good life re- Julie attended and Pam Vaughan; her "And may the Lord hold both were discharged from game. Doug had membered with love. St. Mary's Grammar Aunt and Uncle Mar- her gently in the palms of the Navy in 1945, great affection for his com- A memorial service will School and Ukiah High garet (Johnson) and Carl his hands." Doug and June returned to munity and the larg- be held at the Alturas School. She later Bianchini and her At Julie's request no ser- Alturas in the er surroundings of Modoc Elks Lodge at 11:00 a.m. graduated from Nursing Aunt and Uncle Mary vices are planned. spring of 1946 to make and Mendocino on Saturday, May School and became (Johnson) and George There will be a Celebration their home. A busi- Counties. During retire- 24, 2008.

Colburn, 38, of Hopland, was Espinosa, 18, of Potter Valley, Those arrested by law enforcement POLICE REPORTS officers are innocent until proven guilty. booked into jail on suspicion was booked into jail on suspi- People reported as having been arrest- The world briefly The following were of battery of a peace officer, cion of hit and run with prop- ed may contact the Daily Journal once compiled from reports assault on a peace officer and erty damage and driving with- their case has been concluded so the prepared by the Ukiah resisting arrest by the out a license by the California results can be reported. Those who feel the information is in error should con- Televised warning about new Police Department. To Mendocino County Sheriff’s Highway Patrol at 3:45 p.m. tact the appropriate agency. In the case aftershocks sparks panic in China anonymously report Office at 1:20 p.m. Friday. Saturday. of those arrested on suspicion of dri- crime information, call BOOKED -- Jessica Dawn BOOKED -- Loren ving under the influence of an intoxi- CHENGDU, China (AP) — A government warning of a 463-6205. Hoaglen, 23, of Hopland, was Preston Powers, 18, of cant: all DUI cases reported by law enforcement agencies are reported by major aftershock sent thousands of panicked survivors running booked into jail on suspicion Redwood Valley, was booked the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes into the darkened streets Monday night following an unprece- ARREST -- Justin Brooker of battery of a peace officer, into jail on suspicion of child no exceptions. dented display of mourning for more than 34,000 people killed 23, of Ukiah, was arrested on assault of a police officer, endangerment and a probation in a powerful earthquake one week ago. suspicion of driving under the fighting or challenging to violation by the Mendocino In shattered Sichuan province, quake-weary residents carried influence in the 600 block of fight and resisting arrest by County Sheriff’s Office at FIRE AND RESCUE pillows, blankets and chairs from homes into the open or slept South State Street at 2:06 a.m. the Mendocino County 8:37 p.m. Saturday. in cars after a statement from the National Seismology Bureau The following were Saturday. Sheriff’s Office at 2:07 p.m. BOOKED -- Raymond compiled from reports was read on television warning that there was a “rather great” ARREST -- Luis Ibarri, Friday. Bruce Theriault, 51, of San chance of an aftershock measuring magnitude 6 to 7. Such jolts prepared by the Redwood 42, hometown not listed, was BOOKED -- Eddie Dean Francisco, was booked into Valley-Calpella Fire could cause major damage. arrested on suspicion of bat- McCullough, 57, of Talmage, jail on suspicion of causing People in the provincial capital of Chengdu got in their cars Department. and drove east — toward plains and away from the quake zone tery of a spouse in the 200 was booked into jail on suspi- corporal injury to a spouse to the northwest. At intersections outside the city, clusters of block of Observatory Avenue cion of driving under the and a probation violation by VEGETATION FIRE -- A people slept on bedrolls. Cars were parked along a service road at 3:16 p.m. Monday. influence and a probation vio- the Mendocino County small brush fire burned rough- to a highway, their drivers sleeping on the sidewalk. ARREST -- Sergio lation by the Mendocino Sheriff’s Office at 1:58 a.m. ly a quarter acre of grass near In Mianyang, closer to the quake zone, a hospital moved Hernandez-Martinez, was County Sheriff’s Office at Sunday. the Eagle Peak Middle School patients into the square outside the rail station, setting up beds, arrested on suspicion of dri- 3:54 a.m. Saturday. BOOKED -- Nicholas Monday afternoon. medicine trays and tents. The alarm compounded uneasiness in ving under the influence and BOOKED -- Jose Solis Woodrow Thomas, 30, of San The fire started around 4:30 the region, which has been rumbled by dozens of aftershocks possession of a controlled Guillen, 25, of Redwood Francisco, was booked into p.m. Monday and was quickly since the May 12 quake, including one on Monday night mea- substance in the 100 block of Valley, was booked into jail on jail on suspicion of driving contained by firefighters. sured at magnitude 5.2 by the U.S. Geological Survey. No dam- Evanst Street at 8:23 p.m. suspicion of driving under the under the influence and dri- age or injuries were reported. Monday. influence and driving without ving with suspended privi- CORRECTIONS a license by the California leges by the California Supreme Court upholds penalties Highway Patrol at 7:39 a.m. Highway Patrol at 10:52 a.m. The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this Saturday. Sunday. space to correct errors or make clarifications for promoting child pornography SHERIFF’S REPORTS to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- BOOKED -- Juan BOOKED -- Napoleon ary notices or birth announcements will The following were Villafana Manriquez, 46, of Lopez, 26, of Talmage, was result in reprinting the entire article. Errors WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday compiled from reports Boonville, was booked into booked into jail on suspicion may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. that leading someone to believe you have child pornography to prepared by the jail on suspicion of driving of driving under the influence show or exchange is a federal crime, brushing aside concerns Mendocino County under the influence and a pro- and driving with suspended that the law could apply to mainstream movies that depict ado- Sheriff’s Office: LOTTERY NUMBERS lescent sex, classic literature or even innocent e-mails that bation violation by the privileges by the California Mendocino County Sheriff’s Highway Patrol at 9:08 p.m. describe pictures of grandchildren. The court, in a 7-2 decision, BOOKED -- Jay Alton DAILY 3: Afternoon: 2, 0, upheld a law aimed at cracking down on the flourishing online Office at 9:37 a.m. Saturday. Sunday. 0. Evening: 1, 1, 6. Smith, 27, of Willits, was BOOKED -- Domingo BOOKED -- Ronald Steve exchange of illicit images of children. booked into jail on suspicion Joan Bertin, executive director of the National Coalition Nava Medina, 31, of Potter Cook, 52, of Ukiah, was FANTASY 5: 01, 04, 11, of driving under the influence, Valley, was booked into jail on booked into jail on suspicion Against Censorship, said Justice Antonin Scalia’s narrow read- driving with suspended privi- 16, 39. ing of the law in his majority opinion should result in “consid- suspicion of driving under the of driving under the influence leges and a probation viola- influence and driving without and driving with suspended erably less damage than it might otherwise have done.” But tion by the California DAILY DERBY: 1st Bertin said aggressive prosecutors still could try to punish peo- a license by the California privileges by the California Highway Patrol at 9:30 a.m. Place: 06, Whirl Win. 2nd ple for innocent activity and put them “through a terrible Highway Patrol at 10:44 a.m. Highway Patrol at 10:33 p.m. Place: 11, Money Bags. 3rd ordeal.” Friday. 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HEALTH TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Phoenix Certified Hospice to hold 2008 Garden Tour Sunday, June 1 By GAIL RICHARDS Special for the Journal This year’s garden tour is divided into eight gardens. The first part of this series focused on the four gar- dens of Pine Mountain in Willits. Striving for Imperfection This article moves to the four gar- By Scott Marcus dens being offered in Potter Valley. In no particular order, your first stop might be the gardens of two best friends. You can park at either I’m proud one and walk to the other, they are but a stone’s throw away or, in this case, a walk through the vineyard. of you Bob and Carol Hermsmeyer’s house is at the end of a beautiful His energy reminded me of a redwood tree-lined driveway backed tightly coiled spring, overloaded by white fencing and dotted with with caffeine, bouncing on a very old farm implements. trampoline. Of course, most The front yard has been land- three-year-old children do not scaped with mounds of grass and walk in an even, orderly, refined more trees and shrubs, and decorat- gait, and he was no exception; ed with wine barrels and wire- bouncing and bounding in a gen- spoked wagon wheels. Taking the erally forward direction, yet so walkway to the left of the house, easily distracted by the zip and brings you to a beautiful backyard zing of the airport. Although with a very large patio/entertain- secured to mom by a strap ment area including a swimming attached to this belt, she, pushing pool fed by water cascading down a a stroller, periodically reached rock waterfall. out and pulled the young boy Walking around the house and closer as they walked and he beyond through the vineyard, will strayed. take you to neighbors, Chuck and “Look,” she said as they Linda Stewart. climbed aboard the moving walk- Theirs is a charming place sur- way connecting the terminals, rounded by cement walkways that lead you through and around beauti- Above is a small peek at the Stewart Garden, one of the gardens to be featured in the Phoenix “It’s a magic sidewalk.” Hospice Garden Tour, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. For an instant, the short red- ful planters filled with small trees, headed lad analyzed the metallic, flowers and shrubs, raised beds for by the Newells. It is here you will Charles Hurd and Russ Minor gar- designs and crafts by hand plates, moving, pathway, and -- with vegetables, a lawn area complete find the beginning of Barbara’s tal- den where your are immediately bowls, and vases, all south Italian- some gentle guidance from his with bocce ball. Creating a bit of ent for canning since she plants a struck by the beautiful sage green of inspired pottery. These two artists whimsy is the garden art displayed, mother -- hesitantly clamored on very large vegetable garden and the Silver Dollar eucalyptus that line will donate a portion of their sale from the birdhouses and lanterns in finds time to putter in all three their driveway. Theirs is a very large proceeds to Hospice. board. The young family stayed the trees to colorful pots on shelves. to the right so other, more hurried greenhouses. She and her assistants two-story house surrounded by a Tickets go on sale very soon at There are several areas designed for will prepare delicious tidbits you lawn that literally meets the banks Leaves of Grass Bookstore, the new travelers, could pass. seating small groups but the best has “Him’s my baby brother,” the can sample during your visit. And, if of the river behind -- hence, the Hospice Office at 100 Sanhedrin to be the wonderful porch swing for you like horses and old barns, par- name “Riverbend.” To the left, a Circle, and the Mendocino Book young man told everyone who two. ticularly those with Seabiscuit in flagstone path will lead you through Co. in Ukiah. They are $30 and walked past, pointing into the Heading back down Powerhouse their history, this is the place for the beautifully-landscaped front cover the tour, gourmet food and stroller. “His name is Lance.” Road, you will come to Skip and you. Barbara mentioned her mare yard to a small orchard. This is live music at each location. If need The scurrying line of travelers, Barbara Newell’s amazing place might be willing to show off her where photographer Diana Redwing be, last-minute tickets can be pur- tugging rolling suitcases behind called Spotswood. The old estate newborn colt the day of the garden will exhibit her exquisite work. chased at The Plaza (behind them as they dashed to planes, house, constructed in 1885, is a tour. Another area of this lovely park-like Ardella’s). The tour will take place showed a variety of responses. Mendocino County historic site and The final stop before leaving setting will feature the works of on Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m.to 4 “He’s very handsome,” said a one that has been lovingly restored beautiful Potter Valley could be the ceramist, Geoff Graham, who p.m. smiling, matronly woman with a floral design carry-on. “That’s nice,” commented a dapper- department or visit the Mendocino County Public “lap band” surgery, as the DS procedure is not a dressed man in a pinstripe suit, Health Branch’s Web site http://www.co.mendo- food reduction surgery, but instead changes the carrying a computer case. Many HEALTH BRIEFS cino.ca.us/ph/ and click on Measles Health Alert. way the body absorbs food and fat. The meeting is simply smiled; others ignored the Local branch phone numbers for the Health part of a support group which meets monthly. Dr. small lad. departments are: Ukiah, 472-2600; Willits, 456- Ara Keshishian, GRDS surgeon, encourages those When no one was in earshot, Bay area measles 3800; Ft. Bragg, 964-4713. who have had other types of weight loss surgery he studied Baby Lance, reaching and investigators of both to attend. into the stroller and rearranging health alert issued Weight Loss Surgery Support For further information on this surgery, contact the blankets of his infant brother. Mendocino County has received a Health Alert Group to meet June 6 Dr. Ara Keshishian 800-816-6647. For more infor- “Him shouldn’t be cold,” he from San Francisco Public Health Department mation on the meeting or general questions, call told his mom. “He could get reporting one confirmed case of measles in their The GR-DS Gastric Reduction Duodenal Kathy Davidson at 1-888-263-2005, 468-8763 or sick.” county. At this time, Mendocino County has had Switch Support Group will meet in Ukiah Senior e-mail her at [email protected]. She smiled and re-straightened no report of measles in the county. This health Center’s Bartlett Hall, at 499 Leslie St. The group the blankets, telling the young alert is being issued to inform the public that will meet on Friday, June 6 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Rabies vaccination caregiver, “Thank you. You’re a measles continues to cause illness in persons who The group will discus the weight loss surgery clinic set for May 28 wonderful brother. You take very are not immune to the disease. that has been performed on thousands of patients, good care of Lance. Do you know Measles continues to cause persons to become with over 100 in the Ukiah Valley alone. Post-Op Mendocino County Animal Care and Control is I’m very proud of you?” ill worldwide. In the United States, measles dis- patients and investigators of the procedure are holding another drop-in evening rabies vaccina- He hugged her leg. She patted ease has been a minimal risk due to childhood vac- invited to attend the group. Duodenal Switch tion clinics at the Animal Care and Control Shelter his head. The walkway rolled on. cinations. In recent months, there have been sever- surgery will be the main topic, and they will located at 298 Plant Rd. in Ukiah on Wednesday I was taken back to my own al cases confirmed in Washington State and in San include information on the new, abbreviated May 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost of the rabies mother, who always reminded me Diego County, where a measles outbreak occurred surgery for diabetes patients, that is not related to vaccine will be $6 per animal. They will be vacci- of her pride in me, even in our with 12 confirmed cases and 852 persons exposed weight, but to the disease and the relief of its nating both dogs and cats. Those attending may in February 2008. symptoms. They note that this procedure should also obtain a current license for their dog at the last conversation. With her gone, not be confused with “gastric bypass surgery” or same time. For more information, call 463-4427. it dawned on me that we don’t For more information, contact the local health hear, “I’m proud of you,” so much as we get older. We are quick to condemn our La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; meets sec- or are pregnant, need extra support; 463-7527. errors -- and reticent to take plea- ond Tuesday, various times; Nursery Room at Tantalizing Tuesdays: Series of health related HEALTH CALENDAR Presbyterian Church, corner of S. Dora and W. evening discussions; First and third Tuesdays; Full sure in our accomplishments, Perkins; Margaret Turano, 468-9587. Cirlce Wellness Resource Center, 530 S. Main St. in mistakenly translating pride of Look Good Feel Better: Classes are from 10 a.m. to Ukiah; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 463-0777; www.full- accomplishment with arrogance, ALANON: Family and friends of alcoholics; 5:30 noon on the second Monday of each month. This pro- circlewellness.org. and self-satisfaction with conceit. p.m. on Mondays, noon on Tuesdays, noon on gram pairs women with licensed cosmetologists to T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets from In a desire to be modest or hum- Fridays and 10:30 on Saturdays; Calvary Baptist eliminate the appearance related side effects of can- 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at Calvary Baptist ble, we oft-times sacrifice the Church, 465 Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621-2721. cert treatment. This is a free class offered by the Church, 465 Luce Ave; Carolyn Madole, 463-0261. awe and wonder in what we Alateen: Meets Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m.; Calvary American Cancer Society at 115 E, Smith St. in T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets every accomplish for the frustration Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave., enter at east side back Ukiah. For more information, call 462-7642 ext. 3. Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. Gobbi St., in the and irritation of what we do not. door; 463-1867 or 621-2721. Low Vision Support Group: 10 to 11:30 a.m.; community room. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. If I slip, I do not focus on my pre- Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462-7123, Fourth Monday; at Henny Penny Resteraunt, 687 S. Meeting is from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda vious successes; rather I rebuke www.aaukiah.org. Orchard Ave., Ukiah; open to local seniors; call 523- MacDonald, 467-2391. myself with hateful internal dia- Breastfeeding Support Group: meets second 3222 T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington Mutual logue: “Wow, you blew it! What Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon and fourth NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Family Building community room, 700 S. State St.; meeting an idiot!” Our self-talk is some- Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Mendocino Support Group) first and third Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.; is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight- times so painful that it would be County Public Health – WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; call 972-9040, 485-8033, or 467-9116 for location reduction support group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801. labeled abusive -- and rightly so - Tess O’Connell, 472-2739. and information. Nami is an organization dedicated to T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows Mobile Court - if said to anyone else. Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12-step recov- improving the lives of people with brain disorers by clubhouse, 8686 East Road, Redwood Valley; weigh- It is foolish to disregard one’s ery; Fridays at Trinity Baptist Church Hall, South providing mutal support,education and advocacy. in is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; call 485-8260 or 485-1238. flaws and ignore the lessons from Dora Street and Luce Ave, 6 p.m. fellowship dinner; Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: People with 7 p.m. teaching/testimony; 8 p.m. men and women’s multiple sclerosis can take one more step toward end- Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: Need help? our mistakes. Yet, I wonder what Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) 575-help (4357). would happen if we more often small group sharing; 9 p.m. dessert/solid rock cafe. ing effects of MS at the Ukiah group; sponsored by Babysitting provided. For more information call 462- the National MS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday. Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes Education told others -- as well as ourselves Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday; 463-7698. -- “I’m proud of you.” It might 6535. Men’s Cancer Support Group: Group on summer Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition during Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood Centers of the not make a difference, but I can- hiatus, call for one-on-one with staff. A supportive Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 not believe it would harm any- pregnancy, preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding and place to share your cancer experience; second and infant safety. Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Ave., a.m. to 5 pm.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 Kings thing. fourth Wednesdays of each month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at Ct., Suite 110; make appointment, donate, schedule in Ukiah, 472-4603. their new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino blood drive at workplace; 1 (888) 393-GIVE. About the author: Scott “Q” Community Healing Clinic: 20- to 30-minute ses- Marcus is a THINspirational Cancer Resource Center; 467-3828. Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: Free, open to sions on a walk-in basis with a variety of health prac- Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings throughout coun- speaker and author. Since losing the public, Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch titioners; Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 ty; 485-9110. (GRDS) support and information group; 1st Friday; 6 70 pounds more than 12 years p.m.; Full Cirlce Wellness Resource Center, 530 S. New Life Workshop: Do you need help managing ago, he conducts speeches, work- to 8 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, Ukiah Senior Center, 499 Main St. in Ukiah; 463-0777; www.fullcirclewell- your weight? Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays; Salvation Leslie Street, Ukiah; 468-8763 or email shops, and presentations ness.org. Army, 714 A S. State St., Ukiah; 468-9577. throughout the country. He can [email protected]. Council on Domestic Violence: First Wednesday, Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Women’s Cancer Support Group: A supportive be reached at 1:30 to 3 p.m., Public Health Department, 1120 S. Saturdays at 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747. place to share your cancer experience; first and third www.TheEatingCycle.com, scot- Dora St., Conference Room 198, in Ukiah except for Sweet Success: The California Diabetes and Tuesday of each month; noon to 1 p.m.; at their new [email protected], or 442- May and October, which will be held at 10-Mile Pregnancy Program; support for special pregnancies offices at 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino Cancer 6243. Court, 700 S. Franklin St. in Fort Bragg, 472-2699. in which women have diabetes; planning pregnancy Resource Center; 467-3828. 4 – TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of .... Council should stay out of it To the Editor: Recently the Willits City Council voted to impeach the President and Vice President RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR. of the United States. I have lived all of my 89 years of life in Willits and I am deeply, deeply ashamed of their actions.They seem to be condoning the vicious, savage and murderous terrorist attacks of 9/11. Much is made of the loss of 4,000-plus lives in the five-year Iraq war, and rightly so. The loss of even one life in war is trag- Not racism? ic. Our involvement in the Korean and Viet Nam wars was far more unnecessary than Well, at least Barack Obama got the support of one Iraq, and many, many lives were lost. white Southerner last week. John Edwards’ endorse- In December of 1941, a massive ment came one day after Obama got pounded in West Japanese Naval armada set sail toward Virginia. Maybe Edwards, a North Carolinian, saw Pearl Harbor. They met with no opposition something in this contest that made him queasy? and it was as if they had the right-of-way. “There is one man who knows in his heart that it is World War II cost nearly one half mil- time to create one America, not two, and that man is lion lives, with as many as 4,000 dead in Barack Obama,” Edwards said. one day. Millions more were injured with many of “us” coming home with permanent Pundits assure us that race had nothing to do with disabilities. Obama’s lopsided defeat in West Virginia -- that the This sacrifice was made so that the par- more than 70 percent of the state’s white voters who ents of those on the Willits City Council cast ballots against the Democratic front-runner did so and all Americans could live in peace. based on the issues, or because Obama didn’t do much All adults should put themselves in the Supports Measure B I feel compelled to let them and the many campaigning there. other local citizens who have suggested President’s chair after 9/11. I have many However, exit polls showed that the No. 1 issue for To the Editor: that Prop G has “brought a criminal ele- times and each time was the same. I could West Virginia Democrats was the economy. And unless Having long supported the decriminal- ment into Mendocino County under the not and would not allow the 9/11 massacre you count the throwaway issue of a proposed federal ization of pot use and growing, I am very guise of medical cannabis” know that Prop to go unanswered. The world’s problems gas tax holiday, there not a dime’s worth of difference frustrated with the anti-social outcome of G has nothing to do with medical cannabis, have always been on the shoulders of the between the candidates’ economic positions. There Measure G. My past liberal support of and in fact negates medical cannabis. Prop U. S. President. The next President and must have been something else going on. legalized pot use has backfired and now G allows anyone who registers with the those who follow will be quickly tested by our county and communities are dominated the savage, ruthless murderers our world is County to possess 25 plants and 2 pounds Thanks to a report in The Washington Post, we’ve by commercial pot growing. Many people of processed cannabis for personal use, i.e. learned more about racist incidents experienced by full of. are moving to Mendocino County to grow The next President must stand up to decriminalization. Even Prop B has nothing Obama volunteers in Indiana and Pennsylvania. A dope. Criminal organizations are moving white bar owner in Georgia is even hawking “Obama them. I sincerely hope he or she has the in. Public land is abused. Natural habitat is whatsoever to do with medical cannabis, guts of George W. Bush, the strong but merely reduces the number of plants in ‘08” T-shirts with a picture of Curious George hold- destroyed. Wildlife killed. Streams dewa- ing a banana. Naturally, the bar owner denies any racist President of the United States of America. tered. And ironically many members of our and amount of processed cannabis one can George Sirizzotti community depend on the money from have. Get your facts straight folks, and intent, insisting that he saw a resemblance between the Willits dope growers to make a living, with some come to Compassionate Health Options for cartoon monkey and the candidate. Signs still going missing politicians influenced by pot money. This your cannabis related medical needs. Why, certainly there is no racism in the presidential Donald Solomon, MD To the Editor: has tended to promote hypocrisy amongst campaign. In fact, white readers assure me that -- Sebastopol Those opposed to Measure B hit and us. The State law allowing six pot plants while they won’t vote for Obama -- they would vote sailed right past a dubious milestone per person with a medical need is more for a more acceptable black candidate, such as Colin recently when they stole or vandalized their than sufficient. Six plants is a lot of dope. Powell or Condoleezza Rice. Almost anyone can obtain a medical mari- 150th Yes on B sign. And the last count Thank you Reality check. This is the same Colin Powell whose was 153 Yes on Measure B signs stolen or juana card. Mendocino County should not be at a higher level of allowed possession To the Editor: wife voiced concerns about his safety should he run for tagged out of around 600 posted. We are president, given the hate mail he was getting. And the replacing them as fast as we can but we are of marijuana compared to other counties. A Recently, at the end of March 2008, the higher legal tolerance level of pot posses- First Presbyterian Church of Ukiah sent a same Condi Rice who has been the subject of racist a grass roots, local effort of folks that go to caricatures by liberal cartoonists. work every day and paint signs on our sion attracts more dope growers and associ- team of eight youth and four chaperones to nights and weekends and it is severely ated crime, and undermines that moral of New Orleans for a week-long Katrina And yet, one of the more interesting outcomes of straining our resources. law enforcement, with ever greater com- Relief Mission Trip. Our students learned the West Virginia primary has less to do with race than If those opposed to Measure B believe mercial operations and criminal activity. It so much through their service, and we it does with age. Throughout the primaries, Obama has they have a message to communicate they is an explosive situation. Let’s get back to would like to take a moment to thank the won over young voters handily, sometimes beating should do so by painting their own signs, normal, to the State standards of medical community for their generous support of Clinton 3-1 among voters under 30. That changed in not by stealing or tagging ours. Now that marijuana provision and possession, and our service project. First, we would like to West Virginia, where Clinton won the youth vote and - the No on B signs have come out I serious- vote yes on Measure B. thank the local media for their support and - in a state that is nearly 95 percent white -- it bears ly doubt you will find any of their signs Bob Whitney Christina Aanestad at KZYX&Z for her mentioning, that means she won the young white vote. being tagged. Willits coverage of our event and trip. Ross Liberty What’s an elected That may surprise those who study the so-called Additionally, we would like to thank the Millennial Generation, people born between 1982 and Yes on B Coalition official to do? local businesses that donated goods and Ukiah 2003. Morley Winograd and Michael Hais, co-authors services to our fundraiser: Boutique 120 , of “Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube, and the Thank you To the Editor: Dona Huff and Toppers Salon, Habitat, What is the objective of an elected offi- Future of American Politics,” have written an indis- To the Editor: Heidi’s Yarn Haven, Little Brown Bear, pensable book that examines the generational and cul- cial? Is it to polarize the community? Was MacNab’s Menswear, Mendocino Hobbies, The many families of Brent Kinney, he elected by the majority? Does his word tural alignments playing out all around us, and gives us father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, Mi Cocina Mexican Cuisine, Mulligan a peek at the new world to come. mean anything? Is there a difference Books, Oco Time, Poma TV, Portraits by friend -- wish to extend a most heartfelt between his public statement and his offi- “Our argument is that, with Millennials, racial, eth- and sincere thank you to all who have cial statement? It is my belief that there is Design, Rack ‘Em Up, Ragamuffin Children’s Shop, Rainforest Fantasy, nic and gender distinctions are much less important helped through such a difficult and sad no difference and that his responsibility than they’ve ever been,” Winograd told me recently. time. Brent’s death was sudden and very remains constant and shall not be affected Schat’s Bakery, The Village Book traumatic which added to the sadness. We Exchange, Triple S Camera, and the Ukiah “There were some class distinctions, but even they by political games by either side... is he weren’t that strong.” gratefully acknowledge the cards, phone mature enough for such a responsible posi- Brewing Company. Finally, we want to rec- calls, visits, flowers, food, messages of tion? Does he understand the consequences ognize the donations from local artists and Instead, young people today seem to have -- as support and donations made in his memory. of his actions? To whom do we trust on artisans: Garry Colson, Bunny Edwards, Winograd put it -- a “very unified opinion as a genera- While it is impossible to thank every per- either side? Jan Freeman, Barbara Osborn, Marie Pera tion.” son individually, please be assured that Ron Lippert and Mary Vickers. Our Silent Auction Of course, there are exceptions. “No generation is every act of kindness will always be Willits raised nearly $3000 for our Katrina Relief uniform,” Winograd acknowledged. “All we try to do remembered. Thank you also to those who efforts, and we couldn’t have done it with- traveled distances to stand by our sides at in the book is to look at the attitude that a majority of Opposes Measure B? out the contributions of our local business- them carry with them from their childhood.” this very difficult time. A very special es and artists. It was such a pleasure to thank you goes out to Lisa Bates, who was To the Editor: have partnered with so many people in our These are the civic-minded, just-starting-to-vote, there to provide a great deal of comfort, Because the eminent and misinformed community who were willing to give to tech-savvy cohorts who’ve spent their lives being told assist in making difficult arrangements, and physicians of Ukiah have weighed in on such an important cause. they’re gifted, unique, and destined for greatness. single-handedly coordinated the event cele- Props G and B, and one even used part of Rev. Nick Hladek Theyâ ™re optimists who actually think the United brating Brent’s life. This difficult loss has my clinic name, “compassionate,” as in Associate Pastor States can do some good in the world, and they have been made easier to bear by the over- compassionate medical cannabis in a quote, First Presbyterian Church of Ukiah little patience for what Obama calls “the politics of whelming response from people expressing division and distraction.” Nurtured and protected since their love and humored remembrances for they were toddlers (remember the yellow, cautionary Brent, whose memory will live in our “Baby on Board” signs on minivans?), many are drift- hearts and in his boys forever; he will be WHERE TO WRITE ing through their post-college years and are bogged greatly missed by all whose lives he down by a sense of entitlement. But they also feel enti- touched. President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep tled to good government. They’re problem-solvers The Kinney, Rau, Thurston, Kindopp, House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State who think elected officials should improve people’s Gorney and Burrell Families ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX lives. Redwood Valley Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; If you don’t know what makes these folks tick, you Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth had better learn. They’re not only the most diverse LETTER POLICY ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. generation in U.S. history; 40 percent of them are peo- The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The ple of color. They’re also the largest, numbering editor. All letters must include a clear name, Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email roughly 100 million. By the sure strength of their num- signature, return address and phone number. bers, the Millennials will leave their mark. Letters chosen for publication are generally ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; go to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg published in the order they are received, but (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate And, to think, this is the Obama Generation. Or is shorter, concise letters are given prefer- 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, it? Could it be that there is a force out there stronger ence.We publish most of the letters we than shifting demographics and the winds of change? receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375 If so, let’s call it by name. tion. Names will not be withheld for any Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Email: [email protected]. In reason. If we are aware that you are con- 20510. 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E-mail letters should also Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers include hometown and a phone number. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 – 5 Do we know enough The wonderful world of slowness Slow down you’re moving ments, offering events to attend too fast, and life coaches to help you about presidential health? You’ve got to make the slow down Here are some web- morning last. sites where you can explore the By LAURAN NEERGAARD Just kickin’down the cobble- wonderful world of slowness; AP Medical Writer stones, www.slowfood.com, WASHINGTON -- Lookin’ for fun and feelin’ www.inpraiseofslow.com, Woodrow Wilson’s secret groovy. www.slowdownnow.org, stroke. Grover Cleveland’s Feeling groovy. www.slowsociety.se/eng, secret cancer surgery. Franklin www.worklessparty.org, D. Roosevelt’s secretly worsen- Do these lyrics of Simon and www.theslowhome.com, ing heart disease at the world- Garfunkel’s bring you back to a www.slowplanet.com, changing Yalta Conference. time when your life moved at a www.slowtravel.com, and Notice a lot of secrets? slower pace? When was the last www.theworldinstituteofslow- While the public knows far time you remember going down ness.com. more today about the health of the street kicking stones and Where do you stand on the its presidents and presidential feeling “groovy?” For me, it’s Healthy Living fast to slow continuum? Are candidates than ever before, do been too many years. By Haven Logan there some areas of life where we know enough? And does Six months ago at a silent you always go at top speed and knowing about an illness even auction fund-raiser I bid on and fectly. Then something goes others where you are able to matter, by affecting how people idating patients,” Mariano said function or judgment. What if a wrong. For example, our com- slow down? Take some deep vote? They’re questions that won a hand-made basket by only half jokingly, doctors can leader shows subtle signs of local artist Juanita-Joy Riddell. I puter crashes and our work is breaths and look around. What will gain more prominence find themselves second-guess- Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric brought to a screeching halt. Or speed bumps can you put into Friday as one presidential candi- was intrigued by both the hand- your life to help you decelerate? ing if someone really needs, say, illness, or cognitive problems somely crafted Shaker “Cat- our hurried pace creates an acci- date -- Republican John McCain a rectal exam or other inconve- due to, say, heart disease? What dent that forces us to slow Where would you like to exper- -- performs the election-year rit- Hat” basket and its contents. iment with slowness? Perhaps it nient test that every other patient if the doctors and politicians dis- Inside the basket were bath down, such as the one I experi- ual of releasing medical records would get because it could turn agree -- how should White enced recently when I tripped might be in the pleasure of to demonstrate he’s healthy salts, gourmet hot chocolate preparing and eating a wonder- up important information. House doctors balance the First mix, a small book, and a mug over my chihuahua while rush- enough for office. As for noncompliant Patient’s right to privacy with ing off to work. The price paid ful dinner. Or maybe you’ll Last week at a meeting of the patients, Bill Clinton was their duty to the country? proclaiming thoughts such as decide to take a slow vacation American College of “Take Long Walks, Indulge in for moving too fast was a twist- among the healthiest presidents “The president is a citizen ed ankle that caused me to limp this year. It could be that you’ll Physicians, a high-profile panel in recent history -- yet needed like anyone else and therefore Hot Baths, Be kind to Yourself.” give yourself time to read that of doctors suggested it’s time to As I placed my bid I thought, around all day. novel that’s collecting dust by open-heart surgery after leaving has a right to privacy,” Murray We now have a counter force replace that ritual with a health office to avoid a major heart stressed. “They’re not interested “This is just what I need!” your bed or you’ll decide just to exam for presidents and presi- Then, of course, it took me to the fast life that is gaining lie in the hammock and do noth- attack, admitting he’d quit tak- in you knowing any chink in momentum- the slow move- dential hopefuls that mimics the ing his cholesterol-lowering their armor.” half a year to find the time to ing! Slowing down not only regular fit-for-flight physicals look inside the basket and take ments! Since the beginning of improves your health by reliev- medicine. The 25th Amendment Illness has changed history. the Industrial Revolution, there required of pilots -- one done by -- sparked by the Kennedy Stalin rose to power due to out the intriguing book by ing stress, but you will enjoy a team of independent physi- have been movements of people your life more. Isn’t it wonder- assassination and ratified in Lenin’s stroke, for example. Véronique Vienne titled “The which have emphasized the cians instead of the leader’s 1967 -- spells out what happens Historians debate the impact of Art of Doing Nothing: Simple ful to find some thing that’s own. value of slowness including the good for you which requires if a president dies or is disabled Winston Churchill’s drinking Ways to Make Time for Transcendentalists and the “Obviously this is a proposi- and clearly unable to lead. and use of sedatives during Yourself.” Last Sunday I carried you to do nothing! tion that’s a little bit con- Hippies. The recent slow move- Haven Logan, Ph.D., is a There’s a backup team, so pay World War II. Indeed, when the book out into my back yard ments were born in Italy in the tentious,” acknowledged Dr. attention to potential vice presi- Pyenson led a CIA study of and read the first chapter on psychotherapist in private prac- Leslie Pyenson, the CIA’s one- early 1990s with the Slow Food tice in Ukiah. She is the author dents’ health, too, Mariano world leaders’ health, he found “The Art of Procrastinating,” Movement. The Slow Food time chief of medical and psy- advised. that on average six a year suffer which concluded with an exer- of two books, “Choosing to Be chological analysis. Movement has members in over Well: A Conscious Approach to That amendment isn’t just for an assassination attempt, one cise on “Whistling 101.” All my 100 countries. It advocates But one reason: The job of worst-case scenarios but for successful -- while two a year life I presumed whistling was a a Healthier Lifestyle” (Inner doctor to the president has an using local ingredients that are Ocean Publishing) and “The temporary illness, too. Yet until suffer a heart attack and one or talent I would never master, but produced in a socially and envi- inherent conflict of interest, said recently it had been invoked two more are diagnosed with California Wine Country Diet: Dr. E. Connie Mariano, who after practicing this skill, I had ronmentally responsible way. It The Indulgent Approach to only once: When President cancer. some immensely rewarding also encourages slowness in the was President Clinton’s White Reagan had colon surgery and As for presidents, it’s hard to Managing Your Weight” (Quill House physician. success. Doing something for preparation and eating of food Driver Books). You can get on briefly turned over power to his imagine one today having jaw myself that had no practical pur- as healing for the fast pace of “If you keep your patient in vice president. His staff hadn’t surgery for cancer on a boat to her mailing list and download office, you can keep your job,” pose reenergized me for the rest modern life. past Healthy Living columns at brought up the option a few keep it secret, as Cleveland did. Since the 1990’s, a variety of she noted. “What happens when years earlier when Reagan was But consider how doctors of the day. Now I’m looking her website: www.californiaw- your patient can’t do his job?” forward to the rest of the book, other slow movements have inecountrydiet.com. shot, shades of Murray’s cap- denied the extent of Roosevelt’s come into being. There is Slow There’s a name for what tive-king. illness even while recording especially the chapters on “The sometimes happens when world Art of Lounging” and “The Art Design which creates objects A Working Group on whopping blood pressures of for the home designed to oper- leaders become ill: The captive- Presidential Disability in the late 260/150. of Yawning.” king syndrome, where aides In the last forty years the ate like speed bumps for those 1990s recommended making Similarly, Mariano pointed to who are living too fast. There is deny a problem and run the that temporary transfer of power Paul Tsongas, who in 1992 pace of life has accelerated country, said medical historian exponentially. Very few of us Slow Travel which emphasizes routine instead of a big deal -- sought the Democratic presi- leisurely trips that give you time Dr. T. Jock Murray, a Canadian and Murray praised President dential nomination as a cancer have not been swept up in this neurologist. Think Wilson’s whirlwind. We live in the fast to savor your surroundings. Bush for doing so twice, when survivor. Although he cam- There are movements for Slow final stroke, which left his wife he was sedated for a 2002 paigned saying he’d been can- lane, eat fast food, and find our and a few others essentially in Media, Slow Yoga, and Slow colonoscopy and again last year cer-free since a 1986 bone-mar- mates through speed dating. Medicine. 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HEATING • COOLING Proudly Serving Check The Ukiah Area Since 1964 Classifieds Call us today 462-2468 468-3500 Bonded-Lic# 292494 6 – TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 SPORTS Editor: Anthony Dion, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NBA Lakers stars got the weekend off Ukiah By JOHN NADEL Speedway AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO (AP) — action Pau Gasol went to the beach. Kobe Bryant spent time with his young daughters, going swimming and taking in a Osborne, movie. Lamar Odom took the opportunity to “chill-ax.” Those sound like normal Pittman, enough weekend activities at this time of year, but not for key members of a team about Winchell to begin playing in the Western Conference finals. The Los Angeles Lakers winners afforded themselves some By DAVID CAYLOR down time by beating the Special to the Daily Journal Utah Jazz 108-105 on Friday Racing fans, if you were night to avoid a Game 7, not at the Ukiah Speedway which would have been last Saturday, you missed played Monday night. some exciting racing under “It was great,” Gasol said clear skies with a temperature after practice Monday. “You in the 90s. don’t know how happy we Opening up with a blaze were to close the series in six were the Bandoleros with a games and have a chance to strong committed look in disconnect, have a few days their eyes and the pedal to the off.” metal. No. 80 Brandon San Antonio, the defending Osborne and No. 5 Kyle NBA champion, faced New Tellstrom battled it out all the Orleans on Monday night to way to the finish line with determine the Lakers’ oppo- Osborne pulling away at the nent in the conference finals, end to receive the checkered which begin Wednesday night flag. at Staples Center. Next with the Bonus John Green/San Mateo County Times “It’s definitely a plus that San Francsico Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum pitched six strong innings, striking out twelve Houston we get a couple more days off Bombers was No. 09 Terry batters in their game May, 15, 2008 in San Francisco. Houston beat the Giants 8-7. Pittman and No. 00 Dave than the rest of the teams,” Land Sr. within a split-second Gasol said. “That’s definitely of each other for most the race an advantage, to close out a until Land spun out, allowing series a little earlier.” Pittman to relieve some stress The Lakers didn’t practice Lincecum an All-Star? Saturday, and coach Phil and take the win with No. 88 Jackson gave Gasol, Bryant, Jason McLean taking second By ANDREW BAGGARLY --Steve Holm really has arrived in place. Odom and Derek Fisher — San Jose Mercury News the big leagues now. He was issued veterans who play the most With the screaming rockets DENVER - Tim Lincecum figures GIANTS the locker that always belonged to minutes — permission to stay in the Legends class, these to do a lot of special things in his Barry Bonds when the Giants visited cars were dialed-in in the pits away Sunday as well, career, but he only has one chance to Coors Field. although Gasol reported to to bring them to a top-notch pitch in the original Yankee Stadium. “Why not? I’m only 761 career performance level. After 20 team headquarters for treat- And the only way that can happen NOTEBOOK homers behind him,” Holm said. “If I ment on his ankle and back. laps of racing, No. 90 Dave is if he represents the Giants in the play till I’m 90, I guarantee I’ll pass Winchell came out victorious “Five or six days off is too All-Star Game on July 15. The game him.” many in the playoffs. Two or with No. 25 Greg Baxter is in the Bronx, and the Yankees represent us doesn’t say enough, but --In other locker-oriented news, behind him. if that’s the way it works out, yeah, it three or four days off is per- move into a new stadium next sea- some Giants players noticed that fect,” said Gasol, adding he With more exciting racing, son. would be exciting.” rookie Emmanuel Burriss had three adrenaline rushing, and a For now, does he feel like he’s spent about two hours at the “I have to be honest, if that hap- spaces at his disposal - one more than beach Sunday. curse evidently on turn three, having an All-Star season? veteran Ray Durham. While it wasn’t pens, I’d get a camera, a camcorder “That’s a tough one to answer,” he “It feels good, the breeze,” the racing of the Bombers and I’d be taking pictures the whole Burriss’ fault that he was assigned a class brought another action said. “I guess people could look at he said. “It was hot.” time,” Lincecum said. “That would the numbers and say I’m doing well. corner spot, he didn’t seem to mind Bryant, who said he took packed race. No. 6 John spreading out his belongings over the Saunders exited the race after be a great accomplishment for me, But I’m looking at certain things in his daughters to see “Narnia,” 12 laps of the 30. No. 66 and I know it would make my dad every start and say I could do things three lockers. practiced Monday for the first Jimmy Sorrels spun-out and even more proud of all we’ve done different to get a better result. I’ve Burriss returned from early bat- time since injuring his lower blew a tire after 14 laps. No. 7 together.” never tried to settle or say what I’m ting practice to find his shoes, bats back May 11 in Game 4 of the Ron Duke spun-out on lap 11. Lincecum isn’t getting ahead of doing right now is good enough. I and street clothes had all been Utah series. Coming home with the win himself; he has another 10 starts or feel I have the potential to do better.” rearranged. “It was a good chance to was again No. 09 Pittman so before the break. But he entered Lincecum’s immediate plans “Uh-oh,” he said. “I’ve got a bad get fresh legs,” he said of the with No. 22 Cory Carlson Monday leading the National League include preparing for his start today, feeling about this.” time off. “I feel 100 percent. 1/1000 of a second behind. with 63 strikeouts, and his 1.92 ERA and getting a haircut. He isn’t sure he --The Giants aren’t going to use The Western Conference If you want to know what ranked behind only Cincinnati rook- trusts team barber Vinnie Chulk, so Thursday’s day off to skip anyone in finals is always fun to play in fast is and what that roar was ie Edinson Volquez. he’ll visit a shop near the team hotel. the rotation. Barry Zito, Matt Cain — it’s the Final Four of the Saturday night in Ukiah, ask “It’d be great to wear the uniform, “I don’t want him near it,” said and Pat Misch are scheduled to start NBA. We’ll get to work No. 2 Andrew Snider, an represent San Francisco and show all Lincecum, brushing the dark locks against Florida. tomorrow.” NSCS driver averaging 85 the young talent we can bring,” from his eyes. “I’ll just get a trim. It’s The Giants had another day off Odom spent a quiet couple mph per lap, 100 laps, total Lincecum said. “Just for one guy to getting pretty wild.” Monday. time of 32:46.617, and his See LAKERS, Page 7 fastest lap time of 13.236. Snider took the lead from the beginning and kept it all the way to the checkered flag Rockies win their third in a row over Giants with No. 20 Howard Ford and By PAT GRAHAM sixth to earn his first win as a member ting streak to 12 games. He now has throw to complete the double play. No. 91 Dane Nissen right of the Rockies. Brian Fuentes pitched four homers this season. Rich Aurilia then flew out to right. behind finishing second and AP Sports Writer DENVER — Clint Barmes home- around an opening single in the ninth The Giants had something going in Starter Pat Misch is still searching third. for his sixth save in eight chances. the eighth when Winn led off with a for that elusive first major league win. Racing will continue at the red and Yorvit Torrealba added a go- ahead two-run double in the sixth, Fred Lewis had two triples for San single and Benjie Molina drew a walk. He’s now pitched in 24 games, includ- Ukiah Speedway during the Francisco and Randy Winn hit a solo Aaron Rowand hit a slow roller to ing eight starts, over the last three upcoming Memorial Day leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over slumping San Francisco on homer in the first to extend his hitting Garrett Atkins at third and he threw it years without a victory to show for it. weekend on both Saturday streak to 14 games. He also had a sin- over to Omar Quintanilla covering Misch entered the sixth up 3-1, but and Sunday. Monday night. The Giants have now lost a season- gle and an RBI on a sacrifice fly. second, who took a solid shot from the Rockies scored three times to send high six straight games. Barmes led off the fourth with a hard-sliding pinch runner Emmanuel solo homer to left, extending his hit- Burriss but still got enough on the NHL Jason Grilli (1-0) got two outs in the See GIANTS, Page 7 Red Wings Jake Peavy could be headed to DL By BERNIE WILSON Peavy had been scheduled that happens, you have to take headed AP Sports Writer to start Monday night but was a step back, miss a start or two SAN DIEGO — Reigning scratched on Sunday. and then regroup, let the mus- NL Cy Young Award winner Peavy said then that it was cles or whatever’s causing the to finals Jake Peavy could be headed “not like a normal soreness. ... problem, calm down, then go By JAIME ARON for the disabled list due to Your arm is sore all the time, through the regimen to heal, AP Sports Writer soreness in his pitching elbow. but I do feel some of it in the then get back on the mound.” DALLAS — So much for The San Diego Padres’ ace, elbow (and) that’s always a Peavy was the unanimous the demise of the Detroit Red who felt discomfort in his cause for concern. We don’t winner of last year’s NL Cy Wings. Not only are they right elbow the last three or know how big, but it’s always Young Award after leading the headed back to the Stanley four starts, had an MRI exam better to be safe than sorry.” league in wins, ERA and Cup finals, they’re again on Monday. Manager Bud Peavy (4-3, 2.91 ERA), has strikeouts — pitching’s ver- looking like the club that Black said he and general lost three of his last four deci- manager Kevin Towers sion of a Triple Crown. dominated the regular season sions. He hasn’t pitched He went 19-6 while top- and most of the playoffs. planned to meet with Peavy and the medical staff shortly beyond the sixth in any of his ping the majors in ERA (2.54) After consecutive losses last three starts, and lasted just and strikeouts (240) for the hinted at vulnerability, the before Monday night’s game against St. Louis. four innings last Wednesday Padres, who came within one Red Wings bounced back against the Chicago Cubs. win of their third consecutive strong in Game 6 of the “In this case, I’d say more “In this case, Jake got to the playoff berth. file photo Western Conference finals, than likely Jake could be missing more than one start,” point in his last couple of The Padres went into Slugger Barry Bonds shares a moment with pitcher getting first-period goals from starts where he felt it was Jake Peavy in the 7th after flying out in his final Kris Draper, Pavel Datsyuk Black said. “I’ll be much bet- Monday night’s game with the ter equipped to answer these impacting his ability to make worst record in the majors, inning and his final game with the San Francisco See HOCKEY, Page 7 questions after the game.” pitches,” Black said. “When 16-29. Giants September 26, 2007. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 – 7 NATIONAL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

Saturday, April 19: San Antonio 117, Phoenix 82, San Antonio wins series 4-3 115, 2OT ——— NBA Tuesday, April 22: San Antonio 102, Phoenix 96 CONFERENCE FINALS TRANSACTIONS Friday, April 25: San Antonio 115, Phoenix 99 (Best-of-7) Playoff Glance Sunday, April 27: Phoenix 105, San Antonio 86 Eastern Conference By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND Tuesday, April 29: San Antonio 92, Phoenix 87 Boston vs. Detroit BASEBALL (Best-of-7) Tuesday, May 20: Detroit at Boston, 5:30 p.m. American League EASTERN CONFERENCE Utah 4, Houston 2 Thursday, May 22: Detroit at Boston, 5:30 p.m. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Claimed RHP Oneli Boston 4, Atlanta 3 Saturday, April 19: Utah 93, Houston 82 Saturday, May 24: Boston at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Perez off waivers from Chicago (AL). Sunday, April 20: Boston 104, Atlanta 81 Monday, April 21: Utah 90, Houston 84 Monday, May 26: Boston at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Activated C John Buck Wednesday, April 23: Boston 96, Atlanta 77 Thursday, April 24: Houston 94, Utah 92 Wednesday, May 28: Detroit at Boston, 5:30 p.m., from the bereavement list. Optioned C Matt Saturday, April 26: Atlanta 102, Boston 93 Saturday, April 26: Utah 86, Houston 82 if necessary Tupman to Omaha (PCL). Monday, April 28: Atlanta 97, Boston 92 Tuesday, April 29: Houston 95, Utah 69 Friday, May 30: Boston at Detroit, 5:30 p.m., if OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Named Bob Rose direc- Wednesday, April 30: Boston 110, Atlanta 85 Friday, May 2: Utah 112, Houston 91 necessary tor of public relations. Promoted Kristy Fick to Friday, May 2: Atlanta 103, Boston 100 ——— Sunday, June 1: Detroit at Boston, 5:30 p.m., if manager of player and media relations. Placed Sunday, May 4: Boston 99, Atlanta 65 QUARTERFINALS necessary INF Donnie Murphy on the 15-day DL, retroactive (Best-of-7) to May 18. Recalled LHP Dallas Braden from Detroit 4, Philadelphia 2 EASTERN CONFERENCE Western Conference Sacramento (PCL). SEATTLE MARINERS—Optioned C Jeff Clement Sunday, April 20: Philadelphia 90, Detroit 86 Detroit 4, Orlando 1 L.A. Lakers vs. San Antonio to Tacoma (PCL). Recalled OF Jeremy Reed from Wednesday, April 23: Detroit 105, Philadelphia 88 Saturday, May 3: Detroit 91, Orlando 72 Wednesday, May 21: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, Tacoma. Claimed RHP Tracey Thorpe off waivers Friday, April 25: Philadelphia 95, Detroit 75 Monday, May 5: Detroit 100, Orlando 93 6 p.m. from Toronto. Sunday, April 27: Detroit 93, Philadelphia 84 Wednesday, May 7: Orlando 111, Detroit 86 Friday, May 23: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 6 TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Announced INF Jorge Tuesday, April 29: Detroit 98, Philadelphia 81 Saturday, May 10: Detroit 90, Orlando 89 p.m. Thursday, May 1: Detroit 100, Philadelphia 77 Velandia refused an outright assignment and Tuesday, May 13: Detroit 91, Orlando 86 Sunday, May 25: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 5:30 decided to become a free agent. p.m. National League Orlando 4, Toronto 1 Boston 4, Cleveland 3 Tuesday, May 27: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 6 Sunday, April 20: Orlando 114, Toronto 100 FLORIDA MARLINS—Agreed to terms with OF Tuesday, May 6: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 p.m. Jacque Jones on a minor league contract. Tuesday, April 22: Orlando 104, Toronto 103 Thursday, May 8: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 Thursday, May 29: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 6 Thursday, April 24: Toronto 108, Orlando 94 NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with INF Saturday, May 10: Cleveland 108, Boston 84 p.m., if necessary Abraham Nunez on a minor league contract and Saturday, April 26: Orlando 106, Toronto 94 Monday, May 12: Cleveland 88, Boston 77 Saturday, May 31: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, Monday, April 28: Orlando 102, Toronto 92 assigned him to New Orleans (PCL). Wednesday, May 14: Boston 96, Cleveland 89 5:30 p.m., if necessary BASKETBALL Friday, May 16: Cleveland 74, Boston 69 Monday, June 2: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 6 National Basketball Association Cleveland 4, Washington 2 Sunday, May 18: Boston 97, Cleveland 92 p.m., if necessary Saturday, April 19: Cleveland 93, Washington 86 MILWAUKEE BUCKS—Named Kelvin Sampson assistant coach. Monday, April 21: Cleveland 116, Washington 86 WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday, April 24: Washington 108, Cleveland 72 FOOTBALL L.A. Lakers 4, Utah 2 National Football League Sunday, April 27: Cleveland 100, Washington 97 Sunday, May 4: L.A. Lakers 109, Utah 98 Wednesday, April 30: Washington 88, Cleveland ATLANTA FALCONS—Signed S Jamal Lewis, Wednesday, May 7: L.A. Lakers 120, Utah 110 WR Tony Gonzalez and S Eric Brock. Released 87 HOCKEY Friday, May 9: Utah 104, L.A. Lakers 99 LB Earl Everett and S Nick Turnbull. Friday, May 2: Cleveland 105, Washington 88 Sunday, May 11: Utah 123, L.A. Lakers 115, OT CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed QB Lester Wednesday, May 14: L.A. Lakers 111, Utah 104 STANLEY CUP FINALS Ricard. WESTERN CONFERENCE Friday, May 16: L.A. Lakers 108, Utah 105 Detroit vs. Pittsburgh CINCINNATI BENGALS—Released LB Odell L.A. Lakers 4, Denver 0 Saturday, May 24: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5 p.m. Thurman. Sunday, April 20: L.A. Lakers 128, Denver 114 New Orleans vs. San Antonio Monday, May 26: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5 p.m. MIAMI DOLPHINS—Signed OL Steve McKinney, Wednesday, April 23: L.A. Lakers 122, Denver Saturday, May 3: New Orleans 101, San Antonio Wednesday, May 28: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. RB Jalen Parmele, RB Lex Hilliard, DE Lionel 107 82 Saturday, May 31: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Dotson and C Matt Spanos. Saturday, April 26: L.A. Lakers 102, Denver 84 Monday, May 5: New Orleans 102, San Antonio Monday, June 2: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5 p.m., if NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Announced the retire- Monday, April 28: L.A. Lakers 107, Denver 101 84 necessary ment of LB Dan Morgan. Signed OL Brian Thursday, May 8: San Antonio 110, New Orleans Wednesday, June 4: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m., Stamper. Waived OL Tuminello. New Orleans 4, Dallas 1 99 if necessary NEW YORK JETS—Signed LS Nick Jarvis. Saturday, April 19: New Orleans 104, Dallas 92 Sunday, May 11: San Antonio 100, New Orleans Saturday, June 7: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5 p.m., if WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed S Stephen Tuesday, April 22: New Orleans 127, Dallas 103 80 necessary Tate. Friday, April 25: Dallas 97, New Orleans 87 Tuesday, May 13: New Orleans 101, San Antonio COLLEGE Sunday, April 27: New Orleans 97, Dallas 84 79 AMERICAN—Promoted Matt Corkery from Tuesday, April 29: New Orleans 99, Dallas 94 Thursday, May 15: San Antonio 99, New Orleans women’s assistant basketball coach to women’s 80 basketball coach. San Antonio 4, Phoenix 1 Monday, May 19: San Antonio 91, New Orleans LAMAR—Named Ray Woodard football coach.

The Rockies inserted thinks he can be back within a April 29. He’s hoping to begin Atkins into the cleanup spot to month after recently undergo- playing catch next week. Giants take advantage of his prowess ing surgery to remove blood Notes: Omar Vizquel against lefties, and he clots in his pitching hand. played his 2,579th contest at Continued from Page 6 responded with two hits, The 31-year-old Wells had shortstop Monday, moving including an RBI single, off a three-inch scar on the inside him four away from tying him to another no decision. Misch. Misch ended the night giving of his upper right arm after Dr. Luis Aparicio for the all-time He’s now hitting .519 off Robert Thompson removed up three runs and five hits southpaws this season. lead in games played a the over 5 1-3 innings. clots from his wrist by travel- position. ... De La Rosa gave Winn’s homer was his sec- ing down an artery with a wire Vinnie Chulk (0-3) took the ond of the season, and came up three runs — two earned loss after walking Ryan on an 81-mph changeup from during a four-hour procedure — and four hits over 5 1-3 Spilborghs and allowing starter Jorge De La Rosa. on May 6. innings. ... Matt Holliday fin- Torrealba’s two-run double Rockies righty Kip Wells Wells was placed on the 15- ished 2-for-3 with a walk and down the left field line. said before the game that he day disabled list retroactive to a double.

playoffs began and again May opponent, Bryant said: foot Jan. 20 in practice, could 2, when the players watched “We’ve got a lot of friends on be a factor in this series. Ariza Lakers the final game of the Houston- both teams. It’s going to be a was given full clearance last Utah series. He wouldn’t say fun matchup no matter who week. Continued from Page 6 whether he’d do so again we play.” “He looked good today,” of days off. Monday night. The Lakers were 2-2 Jackson said. “I wanted him to “I just took my feet off the When told several team- against both teams during the have another practice tomor- ground, got some rest,” he mates had expressed the hope regular season. row in which he has an oppor- said, elaborating on his ‘chill- he would pay again, Bryant “I have two coaches who tunity to play and get comfort- ax’ remark. “It helps us men- replied: “That’s just assump- will be taking notes,” Jackson able in what we’re doing. tally, it helps us physically on tions. We’ll go to a fast-food said, adding that the winner, There’s still some recognition the court.” restaurant.” although perhaps a bit travel- skills, he’s reorienting himself The Lakers’ planned to Teammate Luke Walton weary, will have at least one to what we’re trying to do. watch Game 7 of the Spurs- suggested another way to set- advantage over the Lakers. “His athleticism is always a Hornets series together. tle the bill on Sunday. “We’ve been sitting around factor, he runs the lanes, he “We just watch and have “We like to play a little for a while,” he said. “They’ll can cut well out of our triangle fun, kick back with one anoth- credit-card roulette, where probably be more in tune with offense. His defense is aggres- er, then we’ll get to work everybody throws their credit playing competitively. We’ll sive, and he anticipates the tomorrow,” Bryant said. card in a hat,” he said. “Last catch up in a quarter or a pass. There’s a lot of things “We’re just watching as fans person out gets to pay. It may half.” that Trevor does naturally that tonight, at least I will.” be a little more fun to do it Jackson said forward are beneficial to the team and Bryant picked up the tab at that way anyway.” Trevor Ariza, who hasn’t the way we play at both ends a team get-together before the Regarding the Lakers’ next played since breaking his right of the floor.”

Games 4 and 5. The Red their best postseason since of it. Later in the period, Hockey Wings exceeded that output in 2000, when they were defend- Drake planted himself a few the first period Monday, with ing Cup champions and made inches from Turco and banged all three goals coming on it back to the conference in his own rebound. It grew to Continued from Page 6 uncontested shots right in finals. Dallas dethroned reign- 4-0 only 3:11 into the second front of the net. Henrik ing champion Anaheim, then period when Zetterberg stole a and Dallas Drake on their way Zetterberg added a short- ousted San Jose in the second pass at his blue line and to knocking out the Dallas handed goal early in the sec- round, finishing it with a four- charged right at Turco, faking Stars 4-1 on Monday night. ond period and the series was overtime thriller. to one side and beating him on “We were relentless,” all but over then. “We came a long way this the other. Draper said. “It was just a “I thought it was a combi- year, but this wasn’t our ulti- “It really hurts to think of solid first period and obvious- nation of us hoping to win and mate goal,” said captain what we could have done,” ly the difference in the hockey Detroit pushing the issue to Brenden Morrow, who was Turco said. “It’s the ultimate game. ... We’re back in the win,” Dallas coach Dave doubled over on the ice at disappointment of letting the Stanley Cup and it sounds Tippett said. “I think they had game’s end. “We did make guys down. It comes with the great for us.” a real hard focus around our some progress. We put a lot of territory. You handle it and Detroit led this series 3-0 net.” work into this and want to do deal with it.” before running into trouble. Drake and Zetterberg each it again. This will make us Robidas scored 2:33 into Now that the fear of a collapse had a goal and an assist. It was hungrier.” the third period. Dallas is gone, the focus turns to win- Zetterberg’s 11th goal of the Maybe the four-OT showed some spunk after that, ning its fourth championship playoffs and Drake’s first. marathon sapped the Stars at hitting hard and generating in 11 seasons. The Red Wings Drake, a 16-year veteran, is the start of this series. And more scoring chances, but it will face the Pittsburgh headed to his first finals. maybe their two-game rally was too little, too late. Penguins starting Saturday at “It’s a huge thrill for me,” sapped them for Game 6. Notes: The Red Wings and Joe Louis Arena, with the said Drake, who joked that he Dallas didn’t even have a Penguins did not meet this schedule following a sat closer to Zetterberg on the shot when the Red Wings got season. They did the two pre- Saturday-Monday- bench and the scoring touch their first goal and they wast- vious years and Detroit won Wednesday pattern. rubbed off. “It’s gratifying to ed their first six power plays. both. ... This will be the first This will be Detroit’s 23rd contribute when you can.” On one of them, they had a Detroit-Pittsburgh finals. ... It Cup finals, but first since Red Wings goalie Chris chance for a 5-on-3 advantage also will be the first all- 2002 despite having at least Osgood didn’t have to do until Brad Winchester got American finals since 2003, 100 points and winning the much the first two periods, called for boarding seconds when New Jersey faced division every season since. then got busy in the third. He after officials signaled for a Anaheim. ... The team that The Red Wings lost to passed all but one test, getting delayed penalty. scored first won every game Anaheim in the conference beat by Stephane Robidas dur- Draper scored just 3:45 in, this series. ... Detroit is the finals last season. ing a power play. swatting at a rebound and see- first Presidents’ Trophy win- “We were close last year Osgood improved to 10-2 ing the puck squirt under Stars ners to make the finals since and as disappointing as last this postseason. It was his goalie Marty Turco. It didn’t its 2002 club did it. year was, it was a great learn- 100th career playoff game and seem like he got his stick on ing experience for everyone his 55th victory — his 48th the puck, prompting a video young and old on this team,” for Detroit, passing Hall of review. What they didn’t see forward Kirk Maltby said. “I MENDO TRUCK Famer Terry Sawchuk for the is that it went in off his face. ACCESSORIES think it’s a big reason why franchise record. That’s why he was in the we’re going back this year.” “That was something that I dressing room getting treated Detroit had the most points wanted, one of my goals for a fat lip when his goal in the league this season, then among others,” Osgood said. became official, not because played even better much of “It was a special night.” of a post-goal cross-check by the last six weeks. The Red Detroit’s walloping knock- Dallas’ Matt Niskanen that Wings went nearly a month out punch shouldn’t have been wasn’t called. between losses, winning a a surprise. The Red Wings “It went off my chin, it franchise-record nine straight beat Nashville 3-0 to end the went in, who cares?” Draper playoff games. It was the opening round, then crushed said, blood still caked in his SUPERIOR longest run by any team in 15 Colorado 8-2 to finish the sec- beard. PROFESSIONAL years and it put them a win ond round. Datsyuk made it 2-0 on a SERVICE away from eliminating the While the end was ugly, the power play about eight min- fifth-seeded Stars. Stars got a standing, towel- utes later, flicking the puck 406 Talmage Rd., Ukiah Dallas clawed back by lim- twirling ovation from fans at over a sprawled out Turco 462-4614 iting Detroit to a single goal in game’s end in recognition of after a defenseman lost sight 8 – TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 STATE THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Calif. prison settlement would San Diego hotel under construction damaged by apparent blast avoid early inmate release SAN DIEGO (AP) — An apparently accidental explosion By DON THOMPSON early release, seeking alter- into county jails or treatment require changes in state law felt throughout downtown rocked a Hilton hotel under con- Associated Press nate punishments for some programs before they go to this year, as well as an unspec- struction Monday and 13 workers were injured, five critically, SACRAMENTO — offenders and putting some prison or if they violate parole ified amount of money that is authorities said. California would avoid having parole violators into treatment after they are released. not currently in the $144.3 bil- Three of the five critical patients were in a hospital burn unit to release thousands of state programs rather than sending Counties would get state lion revised budget that Gov. and eight other victims had serious-to-minor injuries, said fire prison inmates early under a them immediately back to grants to help create alterna- Arnold Schwarzenegger pre- spokesman Maurice Luque. proposed federal court settle- prison. tive punishments for offenders sented to the Legislature last Injuries ranged from burns to impacts of flying debris, he ment announced Monday. The inmate population tar- who under the current system week. said. However, the building did not burn, he said. The plan was announced by get could fluctuate as the state would likely go to state pris- For example, it’s not clear The University of California, San Diego Medical Center was federal court referees who builds more cells or shifts ons for less than a year. where the money will come treating nine injured, said Kimberly Edwards, a hospital have been brokering a settle- inmates between prisons. Alternatives could include from to fund the block grants spokeswoman. ment between the state, A Prison Population electronic monitoring, longer for county diversion pro- San Diego Deputy Fire-Rescue Chief Perry Peake said the inmate advocates and law Advisory Committee would sentences in county jails, grams. blast appeared to be “some sort of mechanical failure or gas enforcement authorities. be created to monitor the “shock” incarcerations of a The settlement talks grew explosion.” At stake if the state ulti- inmate population and advise few days or weeks or commu- out of a series of federal law- “We want to rule out all possibilities before making an offi- mately lost the multiple law- the corrections department nity service. suits filed against the state by cial report, but we’re pretty confident that’s how it’s going to suits it faces was having a about how to maintain it at Parole violators would be inmate advocates over the come out,” he said. panel of federal judges cap the acceptable levels. The com- evaluated for their risk to soci- years. Most of those com- The blast happened in a “mechanical area” of the building inmate population or order the mittee would include repre- ety. They could be sent to plaints arose from the over- containing gas, electric and other utilities, Peake said. early release of tens of thou- sentatives from county prose- drug, alcohol or mental health crowded conditions. The blast damaged floors four through seven of the building, sands of inmates. cutors, sheriffs, probation treatment programs or given A three-judge panel to Mayor Jerry Sanders said. officers, cities, counties and alternative punishments. The potential settlement oversee the consolidated cases The hotel near the San Diego Convention Center showed calls on the California victims rights groups. Currently, violators often are serious damage and debris littered a driveway beneath one cor- State Assemblyman Todd sent back to prison for an was created last year and Department of Corrections ordered the talks. ner of the structure. Facade material dangled from the structure, and Rehabilitation to trim the Spitzer, R-Orange, who has average of an additional three drapes dangled out windows, and a large equipment room with prison population of roughly represented Assembly or four months but receive lit- If a settlement isn’t reached tanks and pipes was left exposed. 170,000 inmates by 2011. Republicans in the settlement tle treatment or education and the judges rule that Firefighters searched the building to determine if there were California’s 33 state pris- talks, said he was pleased the while they are there. crowding is the root of the any other victims. More than 400 construction workers were at ons were designed to hold proposal includes neither In addition, the prison sys- myriad problems, the panel the site at the time, Sanders said. about 100,000 inmates. The early release nor an end to tem’s existing early release has the power to order a The site was surrounded by firefighters and utility crews, overcrowding has been parole supervision for many program would be changed to reduction in the prison popu- and a truck with the markings of the Bureau of Alcohol, blamed for creating a volatile ex-convicts. give inmates more incentives lation. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrived. environment as well as poor “When you put it in the to complete vocational and Negotiations have been inmate health care and mental context of that alternative, classroom educational pro- going on since last year Three found dead in old mine shaft health services. which is early release and grams. That could help them between inmates’ lawyers and chaos, we would certainly rejoin society sooner. the Schwarzenegger adminis- O’NEALS, Calif. (AP) — Three men died over the weekend A proper target population for the nation’s largest state support this without a doubt,” Currently, inmates often get tration. while attempting to reopen an abandoned Gold Rush-era mine said Jerry Powers, president early release credits regardless to dig for gold in rural Madera County. prison system would be set by Talks also included repre- of the Chief Probation of whether they participate in Twenty-five-year-old David Alan Alison and 23-year-old a group of experts. sentatives of law enforcement Matthew Terry Alison — both from Prather — and 26-year-old Negotiators said the settle- Officers of California. education or work assign- and Assembly Republicans, Brannon David Scharf of Madera were found dead Saturday ment proposal still could be Fresno Police Chief Jerry ments. Demanding that who were allowed to inter- inside the 20-foot-deep mine. altered before a May 30 court Dyer, president of the state inmates complete the pro- vene in the class action law- Cal Fire officials say the men were using a gasoline-powered hearing in San Francisco fed- chiefs association, agreed that grams could keep some crimi- suits. pump to drain underground water from the mine in O’Neals, eral court. law enforcement officials had nals incarcerated longer but is Last year, the governor and about 20 miles south of Oakhurst. “There has yet to be accomplished their top goal viewed by negotiators as a state lawmakers agreed on a Authorities are doing autopsies to determine the cause of approval given to this, but we through the proposed settle- way to eventually help break nearly $8 billion building pro- death. A Cal Fire spokeswoman says it had a high level of car- believe it is very close to what ment — avoid the early the crime cycle. gram for prisons and county bon monoxide and little oxygen. the parties can agree to,” release in favor of an orga- “We would be giving up a jails. Elwood Lui, a former state nized reduction of the inmate lot. There would be no early “We are reviewing this as a appeals court judge who is population. release of inmates,” said Don potential comprehensive Science lab explosion near LA Law enforcement officials Specter, director of the San one of the referees, told framework for resolving the from throughout the state will Rafael-based Prison Law sends two students to hospital reporters on a conference call. prison overcrowding crisis The state prison population begin meeting Tuesday to Office and one the attorneys HUNTINGTON PARK (AP) — A high school chemistry consider the proposal. who sued. “We have to study a and as an effective solution to experiment gone awry sent two students to the hospital Monday would be lowered through a combination of possible Under the proposed settle- lot of the details, but I think it protect public safety,” and prompted an evacuation. ment, the inmate population provides a framework for Schwarzenegger spokes- Two boys suffered second-degree burns to their faces in changes. Those include expanding prison programs so would be lowered over time compromises on all sides.” woman Lisa Page said in a chemistry class at Huntington Park College-Ready Academy by diverting more criminals The settlement would statement. High School, said Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Darryl more inmates are eligible for Jacobs. The students were hospitalized and in stable condition, he said. The experiment mixed a type of salt and sugar to create a violent reaction and purple flames. Fumes and smoke prompted the school to evacuate about 150 students. Huntington Park is south of downtown Los Angeles. The academy is a charter school. Yorkshire terrier stolen on Mother’s Day is found LONG BEACH (AP) — A Yorkshire terrier stolen a week ago in Long Beach is back in the happy arms of his 8-year-old owner. Police say Nathan Pereira was walking his dog “Joci” on 2008-2009 Mother’s Day when the boy was pushed to the ground and the pup was snatched. Long Beach detectives found Joci Sunday afternoon at a home in Norwalk. Officers have reportedly identified the suspect, but have yet Your directory of schools, to locate him. Pereira’s father, Angel Pereira, says it appears the dog thief chopped off some of Joci’s whiskers and cut his fur in certain government, business; places. Calif. Assembly passes bill marking And your guide to culture Harvey Milk’s birthday SACRAMENTO (AP) — The California Assembly passed a and events. bill Monday marking the birthday of the late pioneering gay politician Harvey Milk. Lawmakers adopted the bill on a 45-23 vote with no debate. It now goes to the Senate. The bill by Assemblyman Mark Leno of San Francisco Full Page with Color would declare May 22 as a day of special significance. Milk was the nation’s first openly gay man to hold a promi- nent political office when he was elected to the San Francisco $650 Board of Supervisors in 1977. He was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone by a fellow supervisor a year later. Leno says he is not asking lawmakers to shut down state government on Milk’s birthday because the state is running a Half Page with Color deficit. Instead, Leno says he hopes the date will memorialize Milk and motivate people to learn about his legacy. Calif. ride operator $325 had two accidents in 2002 Other sizes at $15 per column inch with color as SACRAMENTO (AP) — The operator of a carnival ride that available. Call for inside cover and back page pricing. injured 23 people when it collapsed at the Calaveras County Fair on Friday had two less serious accidents on different rides six years ago, a state agency said Monday. The California Occupational Safety and Health The Ukiah Administration said one boy broke both wrists in July 2002 and two other boys had minor injuries when a Brass Ring Amusements employee started a Skywheel ride prematurely at DAILY JOURNAL the Stanislaus County Fair. In September 2002, a boy broke his wrist and another Call your Ukiah Daily Journal bumped his head at the Tehama County Fair because the com- representative to reserve your space pany’s Zipper ride was out of balance and the brakes needed 10% Discount adjustment. “Both of those were operator error,” said Harry Mason, For pre-orders by May 20th owner of the Oroville-based company. He said an employee bumped a switch on the Skywheel. A 468-3500 different employee failed to properly balance heavy riders on the Zipper. CalOSHA spokeswoman Kate McGuire said that neither accident was nearly as bad as the mechanical malfunc- tion of the company’s Yo-Yo ride Friday at the Calaveras FIND IT EVERYWHERE IN JUNE County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 – 9 HEALTH BRIEFS Ukiah Senior Center Lunch Menu Medical office building move to 260 Monday - Friday, Serving at 11:30 a.m. Hospital Drive has been completed Reservations required by 7 a.m. Ukiah Valley Primary Care/Adventist Health offices have All meals cost $5 completed their move into the newly built Medical Office Building at 260 Hospital Drive, Ukiah. Ukiah Valley Primary Food by Zacks, public welcome Care Medical Group physicians are listed below, indicating new 468-9256 office location. To make an appointment or for further inquiries, call 463-8000. Family Practice, suite 209: Dr. Chan; Dr. Coen and Dr. Kylstra; General Sugery/Urology, suite 201: Dr. Burris Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday (surgery); Dr. Ziad Hanna (surgery) and Dr. Jepson (urology); May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 26 Internal Medicine, Oncology, Allergy, suite 103: Dr. CaIson ( allergy); Dr. Hardy (oncology); Dr. Teran (internal medicine); Spaghetti Baked Roast beef Closed for Dr. Turner (internal medicine)and Dr. Iyad Hanna (internal Swiss steak medicine); Pediatrics/Adolescent, suite 204: Dr. Mann; Dr. Green beans Mashed chicken w/ gravy Memorial Day Maurer; Dr. Macdonald; Dr. Goldberg; Dr. Raguparan and Dr. Garden salad potatoes Mashed Mashed Whelan; Obstetrics/Gynecology, suite 102: . Dr. Cabaniss French bread Broccoli potatoes potatoes Orthopedics, suite 107: Dr. Henning. Orange juice Roll w/ gravy Winter blend Dessert Banana Green beans beet salad Survivors of Suicide support Roll Roll group to meet every Wednesday Dessert Dessert The Survivors of Suicide drop-in support group is now meet- ing every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 860 N. Bush St., Ukiah, at the Mental Health Crisis Service Center. Cancer Resource Centers Dora St. in Ukiah, and can be reached by phone at 467-3828. For more information, call 463-2873 or 485-0759. CRCMC is a nonprofit organization funded through local dona- offer free services tions, events and grants. Ukiah Valley Medical Center sponsored People living with cancer, their friends and their families are support group set for fourth Thursdays invited to call or visit the Mendocino office of the Cancer NCO is offering CPR/ First Aid classes Resource Centers of Mendocino County for free supportive ser- Ukiah Valley Medical Center is now sponsoring a new health vices including a library of cancer-related books, tapes and North Coast Opportunities Volunteer Programs offer courses support group fro those interested in weight loss surgery. The magazines available for check-out, a support group for people in adult and child CPR/AED, plus Infant and First Aid classes. group is open to patients, potential patients, and their friends These courses teach the basic techniques of adult and or diagnosed with cancer, cancer-care telephone workshops, child/infant CPR and how to use an AED, classes include video and family. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursdays of every accompaniment to medical appointments, and support from lecture and hands on skill practice. Classes are held in Ukiah, month, unless it’s a holiday -- then it’s held on the third patient navigators. They have offices located on the coast and in on site training is available. They have just added Pet First Aid Thursday. The group will meet in the UVMC Outpatient Ukiah. The coast office is open Monday through Thursday 9 for dogs and cats to their courses. This course provides the Pavilion Lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday by appointment at 45040 Calpella St. information that is needed to keep pets safe and act with confi- For more information, call Debbie Parker, RN, at Dr. Ziad in the village of Mendocino, or call 937-37833. The Ukiah dence during an emergency. Hanna’s office at 463.8126, or e-mail [email protected]. office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 590 S. 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(1908-1997), actor; Joe Cocker (1944-), singer, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals Datebook: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 is 64; Cher (1946-), singer/actress, is 62; composing it.” -- John Stuart Mill Bronson Pinchot (1959-), actor, is 49; Tony TODAY’S FACT: Charles Lindbergh Today is the 141st day of 2008 and the 62nd accepted its first prisoners. Stewart (1971-), race car driver, is 37; Busta named his plane “The Spirit of St. Louis”: day of spring. In 2006, Nouri Kamel al-Maliki took office Rhymes (1972-), rapper, is 36. because the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1916, the as Prime Minister of Iraq. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1989, Sunday was his sponsor. Saturday Evening Post published the first edi- TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: HonorÇ de Silence beat Easy Goer by a nose in the 114th tion with a Norman Rockwell cover. Balzac (1799-1850), novelist; John Stuart Mill Preakness Stakes, the race’s closest margin. TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon In 1940, the concentration camp Auschwitz (1806-1873), philosopher; Jimmy Stewart TODAY’S QUOTE: “The worth of a State, (May 19) and last quarter (May 27).

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

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964554 EAST Answer: A “ ” 59 0 66 7 ERNG (Answers tomorrow) 55 3 63 11 Jumbles: VOCAL GRIMY LICHEN SHOULD OLDF Yesterday’s 965-260 Answer: The cheerleader said her beau, the sprinter, I NCH was — “DASHING” 5/19/2008 Woman does not get along with her brother’s girlfriend

Dear Annie: My wife and I have two won- ling to a romantic weekend at a hotel. Dear Annie: Your response to derful children in their early 30s. They live in Dear Annie: My 13-year-old son loves “Disappointed and Furious” wasn’t strong other cities, but occasionally visit us with their playing soccer. He has played with our com- enough. Her 14-year-old daughter posed as a respective companions. We have no problem ANNIE’S MAILBOX munity sports league for nine years. 21-year-old on the Internet, including using with our son’s girlfriend or our daughter’s By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar The problem is, he isn’t aggressive enough. someone else’s picture, and Mom turned this boyfriend spending the night. These are serious Some of the girls play better than he does. man in to the police and the military as a preda- adult relationships. Since he is older now, I don’t want the other tor. Shame on her! In this instance, her daugh- The problem is, our daughter intensely dis- We respect your down-to-earth advice. boys to laugh at him, which a few did last year. ter is the predator. Mom has caused this young likes our son’s girlfriend, “Jennifer.” We admit Please help us out. -- Torn Parents in Denver Do I let him play, or should I talk him out of it? man much trouble and maybe even hurt his Jennifer is a little high-strung, but we get along Dear Denver: Have an adult discussion Soccer sign-ups are coming up soon. -- Soccer career -- a man who is serving our country, a with her and understand she could be our with your daughter. Sympathize with her about Mom man who gave his phone number and address. future daughter-in-law. Jennifer, agreeing that she can be difficult. Dear Mom: First talk to your son. Explain Sexual predators don’t give out their personal Our daughter now insists she isn’t comfort- Then make her understand that her future rela- that his teammates are getting older and information. Please blast this woman for turn- able around Jennifer. She was planning to tionship with her brother may depend on her stronger and he might have to work much hard- ing in the man, and for not teaching her daugh- spend her vacation with us this summer, but ability to get along with this woman. Ask her to er to keep up. If your son loves the sport says she won’t come if Jennifer is around. If do her best for the sake of the family and make enough to put up with the teasing, let him play. ter moral values and keeping track of her activ- we tell our daughter to put up with Jennifer, an effort to discover the good qualities in Talk to the coach about your concerns, and ities. She should be furious with her daughter, she’ll say we favor her brother. If I tell our son Jennifer that her brother sees. Then promise make sure there is no bullying. You also should not some man she duped. -- Mother of Many that Jennifer cannot stay, he’ll say we are tak- her you will try to arrange these sibling vaca- see if there are other teams more at your son’s Dear Mother: We were amazed at the num- ing his sister’s side. We love both our children tions and weekend visits so they don’t overlap level. And by all means, try to interest him in ber of readers who wanted to tar and feather and are not quite sure how to handle the situa- more than necessary. When they do, if you can different extracurricular activities. For most this mother. 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324-08 325-08 322-08 342-08 5-13,20,27/08 5-13,20,27/08 5-13,20,27/08 PUBLIC NOTICE 10 NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee 5-16,17,18,19,20,21,22/08 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. T08- PUBLIC NOTICE Sale No.: 20070161907055 Title Order No.: 294-08 "Plant seeds ~ Sale No.: 20080161901346 Title Order No.: 33810-CA Loan No. 0085224871 YOU ARE RFP SS-08-04 30106020 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN 4-29,5-6,13,20/08 sing songs!" 20852218 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST FICTITIOUS The Mendocino County Health and Human DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, Memorial Day DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08-05-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE BUSINESS NAME Services Agency Social Services Branch an- DATED 05/19/04. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC- DATED 02/12/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC- ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, STATEMENT nounces the availability of funds for the provi- TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF File No.: 2008-F0240 sion of a shelter for the homeless in Fort MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- THE FOLLOWING Bragg as a component of the Continuum of YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE TURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST PERSON(S) IS Care for Homeless Services. A Request for NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. (ARE) DOING BUSI- Proposals (RFP) will be released on May 15, YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- A public auction sale to the highest bidder for NESS AS: 2008. Deadline for submission of proposals is Observance YER. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed YER. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or na- BACCHARIS 3:00 pm, Wednesday, June 23, 2008. Ukiah Cemetery Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust tional bank, check drawn by a state or federal WINERY (940 Low Gap Recorded on 05/26/04, as Instrument No. Recorded on 02/23/07, as Instrument No. credit union, or a check drawn by a state or 501 Parducci Road, The RFP can be obtained on the website: Road, Ukiah) 2004-11697 of official records in the office of 2007-03492 of official records in the office of federal savings and loan association, or sav- Ukiah, CA 95482 www.mcdss.org/rfp.htm or by Monday, the County Recorder of MENDOCINO Coun- the County Recorder of MENDOCINO Coun- ings association, or savings bank specified in Mendocino Wine contacting: Gayle Harris, (707) 463-7900, May 26, 2008 ty, State of California. EXECUTED BY: ty, State of California. EXECUTED BY: Section 5102 of the Financial Code and au- Group, LLC [email protected] 12:00 noon Sponsored by ELOYCE BRETHOWER, WILL SELL AT THOMAS M. WHEELER, WILL SELL AT thorized to do business in this state will be 501 Parducci Road 347-08 ●Veterans of PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER held by the duly appointed trustee as shown Ukiah, CA 95482 5-20/08 Foreign Wars FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed This business is conducted by a Cali- (VFW) Post 1900, EQUIVALENT or other form of payment au- EQUIVALENT or other form of payment au- to and now held by the trustee in the herein- fornia Limited Lia- SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE ●American Legion thorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale thorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale after described property under and pursuant bility Company. The NO. 4201 Post 76 in lawful money of the United States) DATE to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale in lawful money of the United States) DATE registrants com- ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPER- ●County of OF SALE: June 2, 2008 TIME OF SALE: OF SALE: June 2, 2008 TIME OF SALE: will be made, but without covenant or warran- menced to transact VISORS AMENDING MENDOCINO COUN- Mendocino 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the main 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the main ty, expressed or implied, regarding title, pos- business under the TY CODE SECTION 15.12.040 PROHIBIT- Veterans entrance to the Mendocino County Court- entrance to the Mendocino County Court- session, or encumbrances, to pay the remain- fictitious business ING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF Services Office house at 100 North State Street, Ukiah, house at 100 North State Street, Ukiah, ing principal sum of the note(s) secured by name or names listed MAIN STREET, CR 407E, IN THE TOWN OF CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common the Deed of Trust, with interest and late above on N/A. En- MENDOCINO, BETWEEN MILE POST 0.300 Looking for a cost ef- designation, if any, of the real property descri- designation, if any, of the real property descri- charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), dorsed-Filed on AND MILE POST 0.311 (60 FEET) FOR THE ficient way to get out bed above is purported to be: 256 ARLING- bed above is purported to be: 1351 N BUSH advances, under the terms of the Deed of 04/21/2008 at the PURPOSE OF A BUS STOP a NEWS RELEASE? TON DRIVE, UKIAH, CA 95482. APN# 001- ST, UKIAH, CA 95482. APN# 001-460-05-00 Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and ex- Mendocino County The California Press 394-21-00 The undersigned Trustee dis- The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabili- penses of the Trustee for the total amount (at Clerks Office. This ordinance amends Section 15.12.040 of Release Service is claims any liability for any incorrectness of the ty for any incorrectness of the street address the time of the initial publication of the Notice /s/Timothy L. the Mendocino County Code prohibiting park- the only service with street address and other common designa- and other common designation, if any, shown of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth Thornhill ing on the south side of Main Street, CR 500 current daily, tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be herein. Said sale will be made, but without below. The amount may be greater on the TIMOTHY L 407E, in the Town of Mendocino, between weekly and college made, but without covenant or warranty, ex- covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, day of sale. Trustor: MELISSA JOHNSON, A THORNHILL Mile Post 0.300 and Mile Post 0.311 (60 feet) newspaper contacts for the purpose of a bus stop. in California. Ques- pressed or implied, regarding title, posses- regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: C.O.O. tions call (916) 288- sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining to pay the remaining principal sum of the CR Title Services Inc. Recorded 08-24-2005 314-08 Passed and adopted by the Board of Supervi- 6010. www.Califor- principal sum of the note(s) secured by said as Instrument No. 2005-18517 in book , page 5-6,13,20,27/08 note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with sors of the County of Mendocino, State of niaPressRe- FICTITIOUS Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as pro- interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), of Official Records in the office of the Record- California, on this 13th day of May 2008, by leaseService.com BUSINESS NAME vided in said note(s), advances, under the advances, under the terms of said Deed of er of MENDOCINO County, California, Date the following vote: PREGNANT? CON- terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the of Sale:06-02-2008 at 10:00 AM Place of STATEMENT SIDERING ADOP- File No.: 2008-F0291 and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts Trustee and of the trusts created by said Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE AYES: Supervisors Delbar, Pinches, Smith, TION? Talk with car- THE FOLLOWING created by said Deed of Trust. The total Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid MENDOCINO COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 100 Colfax and Wattenburger ing agency specializ- PERSON(S) IS amount of the unpaid balance of the obliga- balance of the obligation secured by the prop- NORTH STATE STREET, UKIAH, CALIFOR- NOES: None ing in matching Birth- (ARE) DOING BUSI- tion secured by the property to be sold and erty to be sold and reasonable estimated NIA Amount of unpaid balance and other ABSENT: None mothers with Fami- NESS AS: reasonable estimated costs, expenses and costs, expenses and advances at the time of charges: $328,589.38 Street Address or other lies nationwide. Liv- SCARF WEAVER advances at the time of the initial publication the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is common designation of real property: 1526 A complete copy of the ordinance is on file ing Expenses Paid. 31621 Hwy 20 of the Notice of Sale is $206,961.26. The $374,651.48. The beneficiary under said LOCKWOOD DRIVE UKIAH, CA 95482 with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Call 24/7 Abby’s One P.O. Box 1939 A.P.N.: 001-391-08 The undersigned Trustee and is available for inspection and copying as True Gift Adoptions. beneficiary under said Deed of Trust hereto- Deed of Trust heretofore executed and deliv- Fort Bragg, CA a public record. 1-866-459-3369. fore executed and delivered to the under- ered to the undersigned a written Declaration disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of 95437 signed a written Declaration of Default and of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written the street address or other common designa- Deborah D. Griffin LOST & KRISTI FURMAN Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of De- Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The tion, if any, shown above. If no street address P.O. Box 1939 30 FOUND Clerk of the Board fault and Election to Sell. The undersigned undersigned caused said Notice of Default or other common designation is shown, direc- Fort Bragg, CA caused said Notice of Default and Election to and Election to Sell to be recorded in the tions to the location of the property may be 95437 Sell to be recorded in the county where the county where the real property is located. obtained by sending a written request to the This business is con- real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first ducted by an Individ- + SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NA- PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee ual. The registrant NEWSPAPER shall incur no liability for any good faith error commenced to trans- ADVERTISING TIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION, INC. 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HOME REPAIRS BUILDING Felipe’s Home Stay Repairs Informed Then take a walk through our on Local Classified Help Wanted Section. You’ll find openings for all kinds of Issues jobs from service and business to • Fences • Drive Ways professional and medical. • Painting • Decks Kerry Robinson • Pavers • And • Tile More... The Ukiah 590 S. School St. • 468-3500 (707) 472-0934 DAILY JOURNAL (707) 621-1400 www.ukiahdailyjournal.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL REGION TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 – 15 Obama pledges Report: EPA reversed stand on greenhouse gas By ERICA WERNER emissions. Shradar did not respond grant of the waiver” in August Associated Press Johnson has defended the when asked whether it was and September of 2007 and new era for U.S.- WASHINGTON — The December decision as his true Johnson initially support- later thought a partial grant — head of the Environmental alone. He has refused to say ed fully or partially granted allowing the waiver for the Protection Agency initially whether there was White the waiver request. first two or three model years Indian relations supported giving California House pressure. California’s law would — “was the best course of full or partial permission to Although California had have forced automakers to cut action.” By MATTHEW BROWN today.” limit tailpipe emissions — but never previously been fully greenhouse gas emissions by Johnson’s position changed Associated Press By reaching out to Indians, reversed himself after hearing denied a waiver request under 30 percent in new cars and after Johnson communicated CROW AGENCY, Mont. Obama was playing to a tradi- from the White House, the Clean Air Act, Johnson light trucks by 2016, begin- with the White House, Burnett — Pledging to usher in a new tional Democratic constituen- according to a report Monday. justified denying this one on ning with the 2009 model said. era of honest federal dealings cy, but one with limited influ- The report by the the basis that California is not year. Burnett also said there was with Indian tribes, ence at the ballot box, said Democratic staff of the House alone in suffering the effects In the course of its investi- White House input into the Montana State University- Democratic presidential front- Oversight and Government of global warming and there- gation the committee issued December letter to Gov. runner Barack Obama on Billings political analyst Reform Committee, which fore doesn’t have a com- three subpoenas, received Arnold Schwarzenegger Monday made an unprece- Craig Wilson. cites sworn depositions by pelling need for its own green- over 27,000 pages of docu- dented stop in Montana Indian He said Native Americans announcing the rationale for high-level EPA officials, house gas standards. ments and deposed eight EPA denying the waiver, and into country for a rally at the Crow represent about 6.5 percent of amounts to the first solid evi- EPA spokesman Jonathan officials. reservation. Montana’s population, one of the formal decision document dence of the political interfer- Shradar dismissed the report The committee found, as released in February. Obama told several thou- the highest percentages in the ence alleged by Democrats by the committee, chaired by has been previously reported, sand American Indian sup- nation. However the committee and environmentalists since Rep. Henry Waxman, D- that EPA’s career staff was was stymied in its attempts to porters that he would honor “It’s good politics, certain- EPA Administrator Stephen Calif., as “nothing new.” unanimously in favor of at long-ignored treaty obliga- ly for a Democrat,” Wilson discover the extent and ratio- Johnson denied California’s “Administrator Johnson least partly granting the nale for the White House’s tions and revamp health care said. “Will it matter in terms waiver request in December. was presented with and California waiver and advised and education on reservations of the election? No.” involvement. Johnson’s decision also reviewed a wide range of Johnson that any other deci- Burnett refused to answer across the United States. Such During a prior stop in options and made his decision sion was unlikely to stand up blocked more than a dozen questions about who Johnson services have long suffered Billings, Mont., on Monday other states that wanted to fol- based on the facts and the in court. due to inadequate funding and morning, Obama looked past low California’s lead and reg- law,” Shradar said. The most explosive new talked to and when, saying the much criticized oversight the state’s June 3 primary to ulate greenhouse gas emis- “Distraction-oriented, politi- evidence came from a deposi- he’d been instructed by EPA of the Bureau of Indian focus on an anticipated sions from cars and trucks. It cal tactics of the committee tion with EPA Associate not to. Affairs. November battle against was applauded by the auto will not keep EPA from mov- Deputy Administrator Jason Also, EPA continues to “Few have been ignored by Republican John McCain. He industry and supported by the ing forward, tackling tough Burnett. withhold some documents that Washington for as long as said electing the Arizona sen- White House, which has issues and putting into place Under oath, Burnett told show telephone calls or meet- Native Americans, the first ator would amount to a third adamantly opposed mandato- the most health-protective committee staff that Johnson ings in the White House.pro- Americans,” Obama said. term for supporters of ry caps on greenhouse gas standards ever.” “was very interested in a full priate reasons.” “That will change when I am President Bush. And he took president of the United aim at the Republican party’s States.” close ties to lobbyists. Obama said treaty commit- By contrast, he said, an ments with Indian nations Obama presidency would be were “paramount to law” and modeled on the high standard could not be ignored when of open government demon- Washington makes funding strated in Montana, where decisions affecting Indian Gov. Brian Schweitzer has country. He characterized the pledged to allow public access Bureau of Indian Affairs as a to all of his meetings. bureaucracy out of touch with “I want to carry those same those it serves, and said the Montana values, those agency needs to be shaken up Montana values of openness so it will perform better. and transparency, with me to “You guys pay taxes too. the White House,” Obama You deserve to get decent ser- said. vices from Washington,” he As Obama stands on the told the crowd in Crow verge of emerging the victor Agency, Mont. from a protracted primary bat- Earlier, in a private cere- tle with Sen. Hillary Rodham mony, the candidate was Clinton, a Clinton spokes- adopted into the Black Eagle woman insisted it was “pre- family of the tribe under the mature” to call the race over. name Awe Kooda Bilaxpak “We are campaigning in Kuuxshish, or “One Who Montana with the idea that Helps People Throughout the this is historic for Montana Land.” and every vote should count,” Crow Vice Chairman said the spokeswoman, Kate Cedric Black Eagle said a Downen. “He still doesn’t purification ceremony was have the number of delegates performed in which the candi- he needs to claim victory.” date faced east — the source Montana Republicans said of new life — and was prayed an Obama win would be bad over by his adopted father, for the region’s lucrative coal Hartford Black Eagle. industry, on which they claim Tribal representatives from he would impose new taxes. across Montana said it was the Obama’s remarks in Billings first time such a high-profile hit on the potential for other candidate had appeared on energy sources — such as one of the state’s reservations. solar, wind and biofuels — The closest precedent, they but not coal. said, was a visit to the Crow State Republican Chairman reservation by first lady Lady Erik Iverson said Obama also Bird Johnson in the 1960s. was out of step with Montana “Here’s a gentleman who on gun issues and proposals to could be president of the suspend the gas tax, which United States who is putting Obama opposes. his hand out to us,” said Roger “He’s just plain wrong for Running Crane, vice chair- Montana on a lot of issues that man of the Blackfeet Tribe of we care about,” Iverson said. northwest Montana. “It’s The candidate also was great to see someone take an scheduled to appear Monday interest and see what is really night at Montana State happening with Indians University in Bozeman. Feds to test free shuttle to Grand Canyon’s South Rim By CHRIS KAHN “This is a great opportunity Associated Press for our visitors to enter and PHOENIX — Grand travel throughout the park Canyon National Park visitors without the hassle of their will be able to begin testing a vehicle,” Park Superintendent free shuttle service on June 2 Steve Martin said in a state- that’s designed to ease traffic ment. in one of the busiest spots People using the new shut- along the South Rim. tle to enter the park will stop The National Park Service near the visitor center and said Monday it will start a bookstore. They’ll be near a shuttle between the nearby system of trails and they can community of Tusayan and connect onto another bus sys- the park’s main information tem that travels throughout plaza. It will run every 20 the park, Martin said. minutes from 8 a.m. until 9 The National Park Service p.m. said that several businesses in Parking is a perennial prob- Tusayan have offered to pro- lem at the Grand Canyon. vide parking for shuttle riders. During the busy summer sea- Visitors using the service will son, about 6,000 cars enter the still need to pay park entry National Park and compete fees, however. for less than 2,000 spaces. The shuttle service will be “We don’t have adequate available through Sept. 1. parking,” park spokeswoman Depending on the shuttle’s Maureen Oltrogge said. success, the park service says “During the high visitor sea- it may offer the shuttle pro- son, they park along the road- gram during the summer of way, on both sides of the road, 2009. and then cross a busy road- “If there’s no major flaws way” to get to the rim. in it, I believe we’ll probably A light rail was proposed have the support of the local for the park eight years ago, community in Tusayan to con- but authorities eventually set- tinue another year,” Oltrogge tled on a shuttle service. said. 16 – TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 WEATHER THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL . 3-DAY FORECAST SUN AND MOON REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES Shown is today s weather. Temperatures are today s highs Today Wed. Today Wed. TODAY and tonight s lows. 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Memo and Mark Parker The Story so Far Nighttime crashes, no seat belts Oct. 16, 2006 - Memo and Mark Parker are arrest- — more fatalities, figures show ed during the service of a search warrant 106 and 130 Gardens Avenue. Officers seize a reported 190 By KEN THOMAS Said NHTSA admin- of 44. It declines to 52 percent Said NHTSA administrator Associated Press for people 55-64 and 41 per- Nicole Nason: Teenagers fre- mature marijuana plants, 262 smaller “clone” plants WASHINGTON — More istrator Nicole Nason: cent for those older than that. quently bring a “combination and 170 pounds of processed marijuana. Both sus- than two-thirds of young dri- Teenagers frequently Safety officials say they are of inexperience and fearless- pects have medical marijuana recommendations. vers and passengers killed in emphasizing seat belt use by ness” when they fail to buckle Oct. 19, 2006 - Memo and Mark Parker enter pleas nighttime car crashes aren’t bring a “combination young people between 16 and up in their cars. “It’s a deadly of not guilty to charges of possession of marijuana wearing seat belts — deadly of inexperience and 20 during this year’s “Click It combination.” for sale, cultivation of marijuana and management proof of what can happen or Ticket” publicity campaign Nason said the agency is when young people don’t fearlessness” when through June 1. Police say urging states to adopt licens- of a location for the production of a controlled sub- heed parents’ pleas and they will be issuing tickets to stance. Memo Parker also pleads not guilty to they fail to buckle up ing programs for new drivers authorities’ threats to “click in their cars. motorists who fail to wear that prevent them from dri- charges of possession of concentrated cannabis. it.” their seat belts, a message that ving with other teenagers in Oct. 26, 2006 - Mendocino Superior Court Judge Though seat belt use actu- encouraging. will be supported by a $7.5 the car. She said carloads of David Nelson finds sufficient evidence to hold Mark ally is rising slightly nation- Sixty-eight percent of dri- million advertising campaign. teens traveling together can vers and passengers between and Memo Parker for trial on marijuana cultivation wide, fatality figures pub- Gabriela Sazon, a senior at create distractions for the dri- lished Monday offered a the ages of 16 and 20 who Calvin Coolidge High School charges as well as one count of failure to file a tax were killed in car crashes at ver and increase the safety somber contrast as law in Washington, is a believer risks. return. enforcement launched its night in 2006 were unbuckled, from personal experience. But July 25, 2007 - Judge Nelson hears opening argu- said the National Highway Anne McCartt, a researcher annual pre-Memorial Day she also understands the prob- with the Virginia-based Traffic Safety Administration. lem among teenagers in gen- ments in the marijuana cultivation trial of Memo and drive to persuade Americans Insurance Institute for to buckle up. During daytime, 57 percent of eral. Mark Parker. Memo Parker’s Attorney David Nick Highway Safety, noted that says Memo Parker was growing marijuana in his Total belt use rose to 82 the young motorists and pas- She and her mother avoid- percent last year — from 81 sengers who were killed were ed injuries two years ago seat belt use at night tends to backyard for the Green Cross medical marijuana percent in 2006 — the govern- not wearing seat belts. when their car flipped on its be much lower across all age collective in San Francisco. Mark Parker’s attorney ment said. Twelve states had That portion of the study side on a rain-slicked road. groups. E.D Lehrman says Mark Parker was only growing rates of 90 percent or better, focused on 2006 data and did Both were wearing their seat Fatal crashes involving medical marijuana for himself while living in a home led by Hawaii and not evaluate other years. belts. teenagers at night are more owned by his brother. Deputy District Attorney Washington. Only three were The problem isn’t just with Sazon said peer pressure likely to involve risk factors such as alcohol, she said, so James Nerli declines to make an opening statement below 70 percent: Arkansas, teens. The percentage of can sometimes play a role in unbuckled drivers and passen- the failure to wear a seat belt but asks that the court bar Nick and Lehrman from Massachusetts and New teens not buckling up. “They Hampshire. gers who died at night is well don’t want to seem like a nerd “may be part of a more gener- using medical marijuana laws as a defense. His But the news was hardly all up in the 60s through the age around their friends,” she said. al atmosphere of risk-taking.” motion is denied. Aug. 3, 2007 - The marijuana cultivation trial of Memo and Mark Parker ends in mistrial. The jury lars here: Indian casinos, card- they took issue with her claim of $17.2 billion, after setting Lottery rooms, and racetracks. that his plan is too aggressive. aside money for a reserve. finds Mark Parker not guilty of managing a location Hill suggested a less “We don’t see any reason Hill, who is often more for the production of a controlled substance and aggressive lottery expansion you can’t get there,” said conservative in her calcula- vote 11-1 in favor of acquitting him on all other Continued from Page 1 that aims to reach 80 percent department of finance chief tions than the governor, of the national average. It operating officer Fred Klass, agreed with those estimates - charges. The same jury votes 10-2 in favor of con- restrictions on machines, victing Memo Parker. Henderson declares a mistrial would generate just over a referring to the $15 billion lot- and with the notion that the games and prizes that third of the cash upfront as the tery target. budget crunch is indeed after the jury says another day of deliberations will California currently can offer governor’s plan, she said, and Schwarzenegger’s budget severe. not help them make a unanimous decision. under the law. better protect the $1.2 billion plan would provide a small “We need to level with the Sept. 5, 2007 - Neril says the Mendocino County But Hill noted that resi- annually that schools current- bump in funding for education public,” Hill said, “that the District Attorney’s Office will retry Memo and Mark dents in Western states spend ly get from the lottery. but calls for deep cuts in ser- state has a very major budget Parker on the charges from their first trial. less on the lottery than on the The governor’s staff was vices to the poor and disabled. problem that will require sac- east coast. And there is a lot of encouraged that Hill endorsed He said the state faces a $15.2 rifice on the part of all Feb. 25, 2008 - Law enforcement officers raid competition for gambling dol- Memo Parker’s Gardens Avenue homes again and expanding the lottery. But billion deficit - but a total gap Californians.” seized 297 marijuana plants and 34 pounds of mar- ijuana, according to police reports. Memo Parker Madrigal noted that she is Willits City Attorney James Christofferson. The vote on hopeful that Mr. Lance advised that that was 4-1, with Jorgensen was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of marijua- Willits Christofferson will only be Christofferson had told him voting no. na for sale and possession of marijuana for sale. working a short time for that he would be available for April 8, 2008 - Memo Parker pleads no contest to Continued from Page 1 Willits. “All of the head a telephone discussion that one charge of conspiracy to commit acts injurious hunters (executive search ser- evening between 7 and 10 to the public health or morality. In return, all other Wednesday council meeting, vices) that I talked to planned p.m. Greg Kanne moved that charges against him are dropped. former Willits City to work for a minimum of the city offer him $125 an Councilman Victor Hansen three months. I think the gen- hour. Larry Stranske suggest- tleman will move very fast on ed that the conversation need- was in the seats when discus- Adv. Tix on Sale INDIANA JONES: THE similar circumstances. sion of hiring Kristofferson this,” Madrigal said. ed to include all the council KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL (PG-13) # During his first trial in Oslund said that she members in closed session. A Adv. Tix on Sale KUNG FU PANDA (PG) # Parker came up. Adv. Tix on Sale SEX AND THE thought that Christofferson’s motion was made involving CITY (R) - ID REQ'D # which a hung jury voted 10 to Hansen said he thought CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE 2 to convict, Parker never Christofferson’s salary was resume was very impressive, all three aspects, and it was CASPIAN (PG) # (340 425) 700 730 Continued from Page 1 but that she had reservations approved 4-1, with Jorgensen IRON MAN (PG-13) (420) 720 denied growing marijuana at excessive. “The idea of pay- SPEED RACER (PG) (415) 715 about the salary. Tami voting no. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG-13) (510) the Gardens Avenue homes ing him $140 an hour seems 740 end to the possibility of anoth- but said he was growing it for kind of high,” Hansen said. “If Jorgensen said that she had After other reports were MADE OF HONOR (PG-13) (525) 750 er trial in a case that began in a collective in San Francisco he works six months at 40 problems paying him that heard from other departments, Times For 5/20 ©2008 October of 2006 when offi- which he says is sanctioned hours a week at that salary, much money, too. the council went into closed cers raided his two Gardens under state law. that would total something “If he’s getting $140 an session at 9:15. A few minutes Watch Repair Avenue homes. According to In addition to accepting the like $140,000. If he works a hour, then what’s the incentive later they were back, and Ukiah Police Department conspiracy charge, the plea year at that rate, you’d be pay- for him to really work to find reported that Christofferson reports, officers seized 190 also requires Parker to sell ing him almost $300,000. a replacement?” Jorgensen had accepted the city’s offer to mature marijuana plants both of his Gardens Avenue That’s about three times what asked. “I mean, $300,000 a work for $125 an hour, with a growing in the backyards of homes and give the county Ross Walker is making.” year, in this community, no $500 a month automobile Need a watch battery both homes, as well as an $95,000 from the sale to pay Later in the meeting, coun- one makes that kind of money stipend included. With the or watch band? additional 262 smaller back a lien. cilwoman Karen Oslund said here, legally.” Jorgensen said stipend, Christofferson will be “clone” plants and 170 The sentencing is sched- that she had calculated that a that would be comfortable working as city manager/ Stop By today... pounds of processed marijua- uled for 1:30 p.m. on June 2. year at $140 an hour would paying him a much lower fig- executive search coordinator na. ure, and named $75,000 as an for approximately $254,750 a D. William Jewelers Ben Brown can be reached at equate to $291,000 a year. Parker was arrested again Willits Mayor Holly acceptable figure. year. The city then voted to Pear Tree Center in February of 2008 under [email protected] As discussion continued, . approve the contract with 462-4636