Ukiah Jr. Cubs RELIGION enjoy All-Star Saturday Faith community news experience ...................................Page 3 .............Page 6 Dec. 15, 2007 INSIDE Mendocino County’s World briefly The Ukiah local newspaper ..........Page 2 Sunday: Sun and clouds; H 53º L 42º 7 58551 69301 0 Monday: Clouds and rain; H 51º L 45º 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 149 Number 250 email: [email protected] Cannabis dispensary opens on S. State By ROB BURGESS We’ve got several layers of security, from starting any other enterprise. The Daily Journal including closed circuit cameras ‘We have nine varieties currently available. We have medicine available for patients “We started in March,” he said. Reflections of Avalon, Ukiah’s around the front and back. It’s pretty who don’t have much money. When people grow for themselves and they have “You apply for a license just like any newest and only medical marijuana high-tech.” other business. We are a not-for-profit dispensary, figuratively opened its Les Crane, owner of Mendo leftover medicine they can take it here and we reimburse them.’ business. We’re not allowed to make a chained-link perimeter fence and its Spiritual Remedies in Laytonville and AARON, owner of Reflections of Avalon medical marijuana dispensary profit. Any money we have left over at black steel reinforced doors for busi- Hemp Plus Ministry in Ukiah, was the end of the year we donate to chari- ness last week at 1490 S. State St. shot to death and an undisclosed verify with the doctor each time,” he “We have nine varieties currently ty. Our secretary is a cancer survivor so Aaron, the owner, refused to reveal amount of money and processed mari- said. “We issue a card which means available,” he said. “We have medicine that will be one of our favorites.” his surname and said the added securi- juana was stolen from his Laytonville nothing outside this building, but it available for patients who don’t have At Tuesday’s Mendocino County ty measures were a precaution to ward home in November 2005. streamlines the process. Once they much money. When people grow for Board of Supervisors meeting the off attempts at thievery or worse. Aaron said the procedure for come back and the date is expired, they themselves and they have leftover board delayed hearings on proposed “The fence creates a natural barri- patients obtaining their medicine starts have to verify again.” medicine they can take it here and we ordinances to ban or to cap the number er,” he said, standing outside his busi- at the door with a written verification Aaron said the dispensary is one of reimburse them.” of medical marijuana dispensaries at ness on Friday. “The outside gate is from a doctor and a valid state identifi- only three in the county and has sever- Aaron said the process for launch- three for the county. always locked and patients come and cation card required for entry. al different kinds of marijuana which ing the venture started months ago and Rob Burgess can be reached at knock when they want to come in. “They fill out an intake form and we vary in price and quality. in many ways wasn’t much different [email protected]. EVERGREENS, WREATHS, CRAFTS AND MORE Ukiah native gets Medal of Valor honors By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal A former Ukiah resident received the Medal of Valor from Attorney General Michael Munkasey this week for his actions as a police officer when four men suspected of armed robbery tried to run him over in a parking lot. “In a line of work where courageous acts can be part of one’s daily duties, these extraordinary men set themselves apart through deeds of incredible self-sacrifice and we salute them,” Munkasey said. On May 22, 2006, Kevin Howland, who grew up in Ukiah, was working as an offi- cer with the Sacramento Police Department when he was called to respond to an armed robbery. Two men had allegedly robbed a young man at gunpoint at around 1 p.m., taking his wallet. The suspects fled the scene in a maroon Chrysler. Howland responded to the area and saw a vehicle that matched the description the victim had given in the parking lot of the Natomas Market Place. Howland saw two people in the front seat of the car who matched the description given by the robbery victim. He parked his patrol car to block their exit, called for backup and got out of his car. One of the suspects began to walk away from the car and Howland ordered MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal him to stop and get back in the car. Ukiah resident Renee Beck, left, and Lacey Randall, of Redwood Valley, sample the fragrance of a fir tree Friday at The driver of the car made a bid to Shani’s Holiday Wonderland at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. escape, driving toward Howland and clip- ping the corner of his patrol vehicle. By ROB BURGESS works with the crafts,” said the business’s Howland jumped, landing on the hood of The Daily Journal namesake, Shani Smith, pointing toward the suspects’ car but sustaining an ankle Shani’s Holiday injury. Located just off State Street at the the steel building near the operation’s entrance which contains popcorn, candy Howland managed to keep his service Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, Shani’s pistol in hand as the driver of the Chrysler Wonderland a Holiday Wonderland is more than a one- canes and other assorted creations. “My dad shakes out the limbs and gives the trees tried to throw him off. In an effort to stop stop holiday shopping experience, it’s also the driver, Howland fired at least five times family affair a family affair. through the windshield of the car before “My mom and I make wreaths and she See SHANI’S, Page 2 being thrown off. The Chrysler continued down the road See VALOR, Page 14 UDJ FOOD BANK Signature requirements vary in supervisor races FUND DRIVE By ROB BURGESS natures for a candidate to avoid the in lieu of the fee may use 20 to 40 of The Daily Journal charge, and each signature was valued those signatures to satisfy this require- Tentative calendar The filing fees and number of sig- at 89.48 cents. ment. Candidates may submit their leading up to the natures required in lieu of the fee for Candidates vying for board chair- signatures to the Elections Office from June 3 Primary Donations candidates for Mendocino County person and 4th District Supervisor Dec. 28 to Feb. 21. supervisor have been announced by Kendall Smith’s position will have to The window of time for filing a Dec. 28 - Feb. 2 -- Signatures in lieu Marsha Wharff, county clerk/recorder/ document 937 supporters if they wish Declaration of Candidacy, the filing of filing fees may be submitted. at $56,971 assessor, said Katrina Bartolomie, to avoid the charge, with each signa- fee and nomination papers runs from Feb. 11 - March 7 -- Declarations of The Daily Journal assistant registrar of voters. ture valued at 72.58 cents. Feb. 11 to March 7, 2008, with March Candidacy and nomination papers to be Donations continue to Bartolomie said the number of sig- Although the June 3, 2008 primary 8 to March 12, 2008 serving as an filed. The filing fee is due when nomi- natures and the value of each signature is still almost half a year away, five extension period for non-incumbents nation papers are issued. arrive for the Food Bank March 8 - March 12 -- Extension Fund Drive, with the most was based on population and varied candidates have already announced when the incumbent fails to file. from district to district, but that the flat their intentions to run for county In addition, each candidate will be period for filing Declaration of recent donors being: $300, Candidacy and nomination papers (for AC Delco Auto Parts; $200, filing fee for all three supervisor posi- supervisor. required to complete a Declaration of candidates when the incumbent fails to Axt & Mitchell; $150, Ukiah tions was $680. Among those who have made their Candidacy where they will be required file.) Valley Fire District Volun- The fee is computed at the rate of 1 aims known are: Carre Brown for the to decide how their name appears on April 7 - May 20 -- States of Write- teers; $100, The Baciks; percent of the supervisor’s annual 1st District; Paula Deeter for the 4th the ballot. In Candidacy and Nomination papers. $100, Judith Popowski; $100, salary, which for all three incumbents District; and Estelle Palley Clifton, With a $300 deposit price tag, a May 5 -- First day absentee ballots Barbara Rovera; $100 Rose was $68,000. Jim Mulheren and John McCowen for Candidate’s Statement is also required are available. Lotti & Barbara Rovera; $50, First District Supervisor Michael the 2nd District. and may include the name, age and May 19 -- Last day to register to Delbar’s seat required 931 signatures In addition to satisfying the filing occupation of the candidate and a brief vote. Steve V. Bernard; $50, Julie May 20 -- Last day for write-in can- Merz & Leif Farr; $50, James in lieu of the payment, and the worth fee, candidates are required to submit description of no more than 200 words of each signature was valued at 73.04 nomination papers from 20 to 40 reg- of the candidate’s education and quali- didates. & Ann Denham; $50, Larry May 27 -- Last day to receive absen- Bianchi & Donna Barber; cents.