INSIDE 58551 69301 Poker Run helps Phoenix Hospice ..........Page A-7 ............Page A-3 The Ukiah World briefly .......Page A-2 7 Community sports digest 0 50 cents tax included ON THE MARKET Guide to local real estate .......................................Inside Mendocino County’s local newspaper DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 44 pages, Volume 148 Number 82 Tomorrow: Sunny most of the day FRIDAY June 30, 2006 email: [email protected] Aerial school on marijuana teaches how to spot plants Local class draws agencies from around the country By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal Pilots from law enforcement agencies throughout the country have been in Mendocino County this week learning to identify marijuana gardens from the air at the Aerial Observation School. Forty-two students from across California and as far away as the East Coast have been flying above Mendocino County’s national forests and private forest land learning to spot the illegal gardens. “It’s the biggest class we’ve run,” said Rusty Noe, commander of the County of Mendocino Marijuana Eradication Team. Pilots and students fly deep into the forests and try to find marijuana gar- CITY OF UKIAH dens that Noe and members of COMMET have already identified. Noe said marijuana gardens can be recognized from the air because they are a different color than forest undergrowth and the plants are laid out in an ordered fashion.. Because of their size, Noe said he had seen gardens as large as half a mile across; pilots can often identify See MARIJUANA, Page A-13 Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal Forty-two students and 10 helicopters from throughout California and the U.S. came to Ukiah this week for the Aerial Observation School, a training hosted by the County of Mendocino Marijuana Eradication Team. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS UNDER WAY Beltrami to fill in as CEO Council says yes to budget By KATIE MINTZ The Daily Journal The Ukiah City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget Thursday morning, following a full day of budget hearings Wednesday. The budget shows about $11.2 million in appropriations, not including those that will be made possible by Measure S sales tax money. Revenues are also expected to be about $1.4 million more than they were in 20052006 at $10.7 million. The Measure S sales tax is also expected to bring in about $1.8 million. Other highlights include: •About $1.2 million earmarked for Measure S expenditures to benefit public safety, which will be used to fund several police and fire positions and purchase two police patrol cars among other things. Other requests from the Fire and Public Works Departments are being researched by staff for further consideration at a City Council meeting. Additional proposals from the Fire Department included requests for a $22,000 swiftwater rescue boat and $20,000 for updating Hazardous Materials and Urban Search and Rescue equipment. The Public Works department requested adding a project manager position and also suggested four roads projects for consideration, one of which included $250,000 to cover partial costs of installing two traffic signals at the Perkins Street exit. •The addition of 14 staff Brings 25 years of experience with county By KATIE MINTZ The Daily Journal Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal Tim Mitchell with GCCI Inc. of Santa Rosa works Tuesday to repair one of the flood damaged areas of Hopland Elementary School. Hopland School being rebuilt Some funding received, but more is needed By LAURA MCCUTCHEON The Daily Journal Ray Cook of Morten Smith Electric puts the final touches on an outlet at Hopland School. Construction crews are working to get the school ready by August and the start of the new school year. Money for renovating Hopland Elementary School continues to trickle in, but even the most generous donations don’t give Ukiah Unified the cash flow it needs to cover the cost of repairs to the flood-damaged facility. GCCI Incorporated, of Santa Rosa, was hired in May to repair structural damage to the school, which was among the hardest hit in the New Year’s Eve weekend flood. The cost of the project is estimated at around $1.2 million. Several hundred thousand dollars worth of contents, such as textSee HOPLAND, Page A-12 See BUDGET, Page A-12 See COUNTY, Page A-13 Summer school grant received SH Cowell Foundation contributes $75,000 to Ukiah Unified program By LAURA MCCUTCHEON The Daily Journal One of Ukiah Unified’s lowest performing groups of students will benefit most from a $75,000 grant awarded to the district for its elementary summer school program. In fact, twice as many students this year, compared to last year, are enrolled in the English Language Learners kindergarten-through-secondgrade summer program. This year’s six week program is also two weeks longer than last year’s. When the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors reconvened in open session after nearly two hours of closed session at Thursday evening’s special meeting called to appoint an interim chief executive officer, things seemed eerily similar to the day before. But Chairman David Colfax delivered surprising news. The seemingly split board that decided to terminate CEO John Ball’s services Wednesday afternoon had reached a unanimous decision. With five votes of approval -Supervisor Hal Wagenet’s coming from Monterey by teleconference -- Al Beltrami was selected as the county’s interim CEO, bringing a quarter-century of experience to the table. Beltrami served as Mendocino County’s chief administrative officer from about 1965 until 1990 when he retired. “The board anticipates that this arrangement will be in place for approximately three to six months, during which time the board and interim CEO will prioritize the needs of the organization in preparation for recruitment for a permanent CEO,” Colfax said in his announcement. Colfax then introduced Beltrami, who thanked him from the entrance of the supervisors’ chambers. “Chairman, thank you for the opportunity of serving the county again -- for a while,” Beltrami said. During his expected short stint, Beltrami hopes to come to the county with a fresh view. “It’s a serious, serious responsibility right now with the situation as it is,” Beltrami said. “I think following Mr. Ball will be a difficult period, but I think it’s also an opportunity.” When Dolores Fisette, UUSD assistant superintendent of educational services, learned funding for the program had been lost, she applied for an education grant. Her efforts paid off when the SH Cowell Foundation awarded the district $75,000 of the $177,544 the local elementary summer school costs. “For the last two years Migrant Ed paid for a prevention program for K through 2 English learners, however, their funding was cut and without the support of the SH Cowell Foundation we would not have been able to offer summer school for this age,” Fisette said. “We also doubled the size. Last year we offered a See GRANT, Page A-12 WAITING FOR WORD Millview expecting answer on Masonite water rights By JAMES ARENS The Daily Journal The Millview County Water District is waiting for an answer from the State Water Resource Control Board about its request to purchase the water rights for the old Masonite property in the northern part of the Ukiah Valley. “We filed a petition with the State Water Resource Control Board and are awaiting their approval,” said Tim Bradley, general manager of Millview County Water District. Millview has been in negotiations for Masonite’s water rights since 2001. “We have been negotiating for quite a long time on See WATER, Page A-13 A-2 – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal POLICE REPORTS FUNERAL NOTICES [\ Sgt. JASON JAMES BUZZARD Sgt. Jason James Buzzard, died in Iraq, south of Baghdad, serving his country in the US Army as the result of enemy action. A native of Willits, Jason was 31 years old having lived in the area most of those years and also Colorado & Texas, not counting his 8 years in the military. He graduated from Ukiah High School and had worked for Masonite Corp prior to joining the Army. He was most proud of his wife, children and his EOD patch. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, watching sports, and helping with children’s sports activities. Jason will be remembered for his smile and eyes, dry sense of humor, his ability to make his wife smile and know when she needed it. His favorite quote was “carried by six or judged by 12”. Jason joined the US Army Feb. 18, 1998 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and EOD patch. Jason is survived by his wife Michele Buzzard of Fort Bragg, daughter Michala Rae Buzzard, son Tristin James Buzzard, sister Kelly Lyn MacMillan of Ukiah, parents Jerry & Marilyn Buzzard of Ukiah, grandfather & grandmother Darrell & Faye Buzzard, grandmother Ruby Stoughton, numerous uncles, aunts & cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather James Stoughton and uncle Darrell Kenneth Buzzard. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation at The Eversole Mortuary on Friday, June 30, 2006 beginning at 9:00 am. Funeral Service will commence at 1:00 PM at The Eversole Mortuary with interment to follow at the Ukiah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jason’s company: Buzzards Wolfpack, in memory of Jason Buzzard, or to the Michala Buzzard and Tristin Buzzard College Trust Fund c/o Savings Bank of Mendocino County, 200 N. School St., PO Box 3600, Ukiah, CA 95482. “Final Inspection” A dead soldier was facing God, For lives will always pass; He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now How shall I deal with you; Have you always turned the other cheek, To my Bible always true?” The soldier snapped to attention, “No, Lord, I guess I aint; It seems that we who carry guns, Can’t always be a saint.” “I’ve had to work most Sundays, My work was always rough; At times I have been violent, Because the job was tough.” “But, I never took a penny, That wasn’t mine to keep; Though I worked a lot of overtime, When my bills became too steep.” “I never passed a cry for help, But often shook with fears, And sometimes, God, forgive me, I have wept unmanly tears.” “I know I don’t deserve a place, Among these good folks here; They never wanted me around, Unless a war was near.” “But if you have room for me, It need not be too grand; I never had, or needed much, I’m sure you understand.” A silence fell around that throne, Where saints had often trod; The dead soldier, with baited breath, Feared judgment from his God. “Step forward now, U.S. Soldier, You’ve borne your burdens well; Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in hell.” [\ BERTIE (DUFFLE) WISE Passed away on June 28, 2006 in the home of her son and daughter-inlaw, in Henderson, Nevada. She was 88 years old. One of eight siblings, she was born in Paragould, Ark. spending the last year in her son’s home and prior to that Ukiah, Ca. She was very active in the Ukiah community with First Baptist Church and as a volunteer at the local Hospital. She survived her first husband, Fred Duffel and second husband Dick Wise and is survived by her son (Gary Duffle) and daughterin-law (Nicole), granddaughter (Lori Decaro), and sister (Betty Brooks) in Colorado. Services will be held on Friday, July 7th at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church in Ukiah, Ca. Internment to follow afterwards. The family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers to the First Baptist Church in Ukiah, Ca., 302 W. Henry Street, Ukiah Ca., 95482. 707-462-2779. Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Funeral notices are paid announcements. For information on how to place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to funeral notices please call our classified department at 468-3529. Death notices are free for Mendocino County residents. Death notices are limited to name of deceased, hometown, age, date of death, date, time, and place of services and the funeral home handling the arrangements. For information on how to place a free death notice please call our editorial department at 468-3500. The world briefly Supreme Court rules Bush overstepped bounds, blocks war crimes trials for Guantanamo detainees WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Bush overstepped his authority in ordering military war crimes trials for Guantanamo Bay detainees, saying in a strong rebuke that the trials were illegal under U.S. and international law. Bush said there might still be a way to work with Congress to sanction military tribunals for detainees and the American people should know the ruling “won’t cause killers to be put out on the street.” The court declared 5-3 that the trials for 10 foreign terror suspects violate U.S. military law and the Geneva conventions. The ruling raises major questions about the legal status of the approximately 450 men still being held at the U.S. military prison in Cuba and exactly how, when and where the administration might pursue the charges against them. It also seems likely to further fuel international criticism of the administration, including by many U.S. allies, for its handling of the terror war detainees at Guantanamo in Cuba, Abu Ghraib in Iraq and elsewhere. Egypt says Hamas has agreed to conditional release of Israeli soldier has not yet accepted their terms, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said in remarks published Friday. In an interview with Egypt’s leading pro-government newspaper, Al-Ahram, Mubarak said “Egyptian contacts with several Hamas leaders resulted in preliminary, positive results in the shape of a conditional agreement to hand over the Israeli soldier as soon as possible to avoid an escalation. “But agreement on this has not yet been reached with the Israeli side,” Mubarak said. Gideon Meir, a senior Israeli Foreign Ministry official, said Israel did not know of such an offer and would have no comment until Friday. “In general Israel’s stance is as the prime minister said earlier, that the soldier will only be released unconditionally and there will be no negotiations with a gang of terrorists and criminals who abducted a soldier from Israeli territory. There is nothing to talk with them about,” Meir told The Associated Press. U.S. military claims gains against al-Qaida; nine bodies found in rivers BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military claimed an advantage in the fight against al-Qaida in Iraq on Thursday, saying raids since the death of its leader have forced many of its foreign fighters out into the open to be captured or killed. Iraq’s bloodshed continued. At least 46 deaths from violence were reported across the country, including nine bullet-riddled bodies pulled from rivers — apparent victims of sectarian death squads. Maj. Gen. William Caldwell, spokesman for U.S. forces in Iraq, acknowledged Iraqi civilians were suffering most from the insurgency, accounting for 70 percent of all deaths and injuries, CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Palestinian militants have agreed to a conditional release of the kidnapped Israeli soldier but Israel BIKRAM YOGA UKIAH See BRIEFLY, Page A-13 Watch Repair Intro Special 115 W. Church St • Ukiah • 468-YOGA 462-4636 LOTTERY NUMBERS DAILY 3: night: 1, 0, 3. afternoon: 6, 9, 6. FANTASY 5: 01, 02, 13, 28, 29. DAILY DERBY: 1st Place: 01, Gold Rush. 2nd Place: 04, Big Ben. 3rd Place: 06, Whirl Win. Race time: 1:48.37. Abalone poaching case arrests made The Daily Journal Three men have been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly poaching abalone from an off-limits section of the Fort Bragg coastline and selling it to restaurants in San Francisco, state Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced Thursday. Lance Anthony Robles, 43, of Fort Bragg, and Martin Linn Holloway, 44, of Beaver Marsh, Ore., were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to harvest abalone and sell it commercially, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanors for allegedly illegally catching and selling abalone. Leroy Nicolas Robles Jr., 41, of Fort Bragg, was arrested on suspicion of two felonies and one misdemeanor for allegedly harvesting abalone. Lance Robles reportedly sold his abalone to the China House Restaurant in San Francisco, and Leroy Robles reportedly sold his to Bob’s Sushi, also in San Francisco. Lance Robles has two previous convictions on his record for similar charges. “Action is needed to prevent the Northern California red abalone fishery from joining those fisheries that have already collapsed,” Lockyer said. “Poaching is the main contributor to the demise of this resource, and restaurants that are purchasing illegally caught abalone are also responsible.” The arrest of these three men was made possible by tips given to the Department of Fish and Game left on its CALTIP hotline. Anonymous callers reported that Lance See ABALONE, Page A-12 Service CENTER 859 N. State Street (707) 462-4472 TIRES Air Conditioning Tune Up $49.00 • Free Duct leakage test.* • Free refrigerant charge.* • Free report showing system efficiency. 539-S Main St. Ukiah • 462-2021 * To qualify you must be a PG&E rate payer. 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According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, Hoke was driving a 1987 Volvo west on Sea Foam Road when she failed to negotiate a left curve in the road- The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this space to correct errors or make clarifications to news articles. Significant errors in obituary notices or birth announcements will result in reprinting the entire article. Errors may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. Formerly with Dr. Held Two chapels for large or small services On site Crematory and Columbarium Pear Tree Center CHP REPORTS CORRECTIONS 1367 S. Dora St., Ukiah Crematory & Evergreen Memorial Gardens Personal Service 24 hours a day 462-2206 Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. People reported as having been arrested may contact the Daily Journal once their case has been concluded so the results can be reported. Those who feel the information is in error should contact the appropriate agency. In the case of those arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant: all DUI cases reported by law enforcement agencies are reported by the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes no exceptions. A New Location Since 1893 Eversole Mortuary Bikini Season Need a watch battery or watch band? is Here Stop By today... $29 D. William Jewelers The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205. ARREST -- Kyle Byrne, 21, of Ukiah, and Cheryl Larvie, 18, of Willits, were arrested on suspicion of theft or unauthorized use of a vehicle in the 400 block of East Perkins Street at 5:29 p.m. Wednesday. way for unknown reasons and crashed into a tree. Hoke was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol is not considered a factor in this crash. ENFORCEMENT PERIOD -- The Fourth of July holiday weekend will be a maximum enforcement period for the California Highway Patrol. Up to 80 percent of all uniformed personnel will be on duty from 6 p.m. Friday to 12 a.m. Wednesday. Officers will be on the lookout for those not wearing seat belts or driving under the influence. Last year, there were 61 roadway fatalities during the holiday weekend, one of which was in Mendocino County. The CHP also made 1,600 DUI arrests during the same period, nine of them in Mendocino County. LOCALLY OPERATED MEMBER ©2006, MediaNews Group. Published Daily by The Ukiah Daily Journal at 590 S. School St., Ukiah, Mendocino County, CA. Phone: (707) 468-3500. Court Decree No. 9267 Periodicals Postage Paid at Ukiah, CA. To report a missed newspaper, call the Circulation Department between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or between 7 and 9 a.m. weekends. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Ukiah Daily Journal, Post Office Box 749, Ukiah, CA. 95482. Subscription rates for home delivery as of March 1, 2005 are 13 weeks for $30.78; and 52 weeks for $112.15. All prices do not include sales tax. Publication # (USPS-646-920). FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 – A-3 COMMUNITY Editor: Richard Rosier 468-3520 [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal What’s playing HOGS FOR HOSPICE TONIGHT MOONLIGHT MOVIE MADNESS -showing movie: Madagascar; at dusk; Alex Thomas Plaza on School St.; free event, refreshments available. BLUE SKY BAND -- Country dance music; 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Ukiah Senior Center; 499 Leslie St., Bartlett Hall; $8 members, $9 non-members; adults 21 and over welcome. TACHIYA -- music; Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St.; reservations recommended; 467-9900. DJ DANCE MUSIC – DJ dance music; with Smokin’ Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. STEPHEN HAHM -- acoustic music; 6 to 9 p.m.; Potter Valley Cafe; 10761 Main St.; Potter Valley. GIGANTIC -- live rock and roll and dancing; 7 to 10 p.m.; El Sombrero Cantina, on the corner of Mill St. and Main St.; Ukiah; no cover charge. SATURDAY STEPHEN HAHM -- acoustic music; 8 a.m. to noon; at the Farmers’ Market; on School and Clay St.; downtown Ukiah. BELLY DANCING -- Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St.; Ukiah; reservations recommended; 467-9900. REDBUD -- Live music; 7 to 10 p.m.; Potter Valley Cafe; 10761 Main St.; Potter Valley. DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. BELTONES -- Country dance music; 7 to 10 p.m.; Ukiah Senior Center; 499 Leslie St., Bartlett Hall; $8 members,, $9 nonmembers; adults 21 and over welcome. KARAOKE -- Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St.; 8:30 p.m.; no cover charge; for more information, call 462-8686. UNDER AN INNOCENT SKY -- art reception for Michelle Ray; Scharffenberger Cellars’ tasting room; 8501 Hwy 128; Philo; 5 to 7 p.m.; for more information, call 895-2288. PAULA GRAY ART RECEPTION -Rookie-To Gallery; 14300 Hwy 128, Boonville; 5 to 7 p.m.; for more information, call 895-2204. Local Harley-Davidson riders will raise funds for for Phoenix Hospice on July 8. Poker Run to benefit Phoenix Hospice The Daily Journal Harleys and Hospice? You might think it an odd combination, but on Saturday, July 8 motorcycle riders from all over the area will come together to ride the back roads of the county, win prizes and raise money for Phoenix Certified Hospice of Mendocino County. The celebration will continue with an “After Run” party held at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds featuring food, games, prizes and live music preformed by Ray and The Reveleers. Pre-registering can be done any day before the event or you can register on “run” day from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at HarleyDavidson of Ukiah 2501 N. State St. where the event begins. The event ends at the fairgrounds in Ukiah where the after party celebration begins. The entry fee is $20 per person and includes lunch, raffle ticket and pin. Registered riders will follow a pre-determined route stopping at several locations along the way to pick up playing cards to form a poker hand. At the end of the run, prizes will be awarded those riders with the best and worst hands. A party will be held at the Ukiah fairgrounds where barbeque, salads, soda, beer and wine will be served, games will be played and the tunes of Ray and the Reveleers can be heard. Phoenix Certified Hospice Volunteers will be there serving food, having fun and thanking the riders for there participation. This annual event sponsored by Harley Davidson is a community fundraiser and for the second year in a row will benefit Phoenix Certified Hospice of Mendocino County. Phoenix Certified Hospice provides comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families throughout inland Mendocino County including, Hopland, Ukiah, Willits, Laytonville, Covelo and Anderson Valley. As a not for profit, Phoenix Certified Hospice relies on donations and fundraisers like this to continue its mission of providing certified hospice care to those in need. For more information about this event or about Phoenix Certified Hospice of Mendocino County, please contact Diane Clerihue Smith at 459-1818. SUNDAY DANCE WAVE -- Weekly Freestyle community dance for fitness and release; Mendocino Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St., Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; sliding scale donation; 489-3345. TUESDAY 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND CONCERT -Redwood Empire Fairgrounds 1055 N. State St.; gates open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children aged 6 to 12. KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; no fee. Drive carefully this summer I read the excellent “heads up” from Gail Viera’s Letter to the Editor recently regarding defensive and negligent driving. It was an excellent letBy Kathy Davidson ter and I will not repeat her sage advice, as it was perfectly written and very appropriate for the time of year. However, I would like to add to it. There are more cars about in the summer, and more children in those cars. When the weather gets good the bikes and scooters come out. Summer also brings tourists and lots and lots of out-of-towners who have no vested interest in our community other than to enjoy its many attributes, eat, gas up an pass through. All the more reason to be more attentive. It is hot and steamy, sometimes, and when temperatures rise so does temperament. Many are not as polite or courteous as they would be under other circumstances. We are, after all, human. So we all must be a little more on the ball when transporting precious cargo like children, spouse, family members, friends, or pets. Ms. Viera points out the sad results of not paying attention to the fact that you may be driving 2000-plus pounds of steel that is, in effect, a killer. Everyone has regrets later, and we all wish we could push that “rewind” button during certain times in our life, but once taken, a life ACHIEVERS Student art honored Castellanos at top of competition North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson has announced that Mayra Castellanos, a junior at Ukiah High School, topped seven entrants to win the Mendocino County portion of the 24th annual Artistic Discovery Competition. Mayra’s winning artwork is a watercolor and ink piece titled “Pretentious Angel,” described by judges as “reflective of the current interest in Japanese manga and increasingly, American fashion illustration.” The runner-up was Jisu Youn of Mendocino Community High School, who created an acrylic painting entitled “The Sea Clef.” Judges described the painting as “pulled from imaginative sources and carried out a broad range of surrealism and post modern invention with color and texture.” The other entries included a pencil portrait by Ayla Jewel of Point Arena High School; a colored pencil and ink “Moon Princess” by Jennifer Beauchamp of Ukiah High; and photographs entitled “Urban Rooftop” by Ryan Keiffer of Ukiah High and “Green Grass, Blue Skies, Seven Months After Katrina in Wakeland, Mississippi,” by Heather Young of Ukiah Junior Academy. Bob Rhoades, art professor at the College of the Redwoods in Fort Bragg, judged the entries. As the Mendocino winner, Mayra’s piece competed with finalists from each of the seven counties in the first congressional district. The district-wide winner, Kelly Gustafson of Woodland High School, will have her art displayed in the Capitol through May of 2007. of American ethnic studies. The list of 2006 Whitman graduates included at one student from Mendocino County: Cheyenne Cotler, senior sociology major was a graduate of Willits High School. She is the daughter of Lanny and Karina Cotler of Willits. Cotler graduates from Whitman College Boston University graduates Stutsman A graduating class of 400 seniors -- a record number for Whitman College -- received bachelor of arts degrees in May 21 commencement ceremonies. With new Whitman president George S. Bridges presiding over his first commencement, the ceremonies featured a keynote address by University of California professor Ron Takaki, a pioneering scholar in the field Boston University awarded academic degrees to 5,487 students in May 2006. Among the graduates was Ukiah resident Steven D. Stutsman, who received a bachelor’s degree in political science. Boston University is the fourth largest independent university in the United States, with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students in its 17 schools and colleges. ENGAGEMENTS Community chatter See CHATTER, Page A-8 Harvey-Little Pirlot-Huff Burke-Sangiacomo Bob and Melissa Burke and Bill and Vickie Sangiacomo announce the engagement of their children Emily Burke and Corey Sangiacomo, all of Ukiah. Burke is the granddaughter of the late Bob and Juanita Burke; Les and Joanne Younie of Roseburg, Ore.; and great-grandmother Mrs. Elody Masolini of Westport. Sangiacomo is the grandson of the late Frank Sangiacomo and Mrs. Isolene Sangiacomo, of Santa Rosa; and the late Al Zurcher and Mrs. Elaine Zurcher, of San Francisco. Burke is a graduate of Mendocino Community College. Sangiacomo is a graduate of Sonoma State University. The couple both work for their family businesses and have planned a September wedding. Dana Marie Pirlot and Shane Aaron Huff, of Albuquerque, New Mexico announce their engagement to marry August 5, 2006 at Redwood Valley Cellars in Ukiah. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Craig and Karen Pirlot, of Gallup, New Mexico. She graduated from Gallup High School in 1999, and University of New Mexico in 2004 with a bachelors of science degree in psychology. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in physical therapy at the University of New Mexico and plans to graduate in 2007. The future groom is the son of Steve and Linda Huff of Ukiah. He graduated from Ukiah High School in 1993; California State University Bakersfield with a bachelors of science degree in physical education; and University of New Mexico with a masters degree in exercise science and sports administration in 2003. He is completing a dissertation for Ph.D and is teaching at the University of New Mexico. Tara Jane Harvey and Anthony Paul Little, both of Sacramento, have announced their engagement to be married. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lori Harvey of Ukiah. She graduated from Ukiah High School in 1999 and from California State University, Sacramento in 2004 with a bachelor of science in kinesiology and in 2006 with a master’s degree in physical therapy. She is currently interning in physical therapy at Shasta Memorial Hospital in Redding. The groom-to-be is the son of Paul and Cheri Little of Lotus. He graduated from Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs in 2000 and from California State University, Sacramento in 2005 with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology. He is employed as a project engineer at Granite Construction, Sacramento Office. The wedding is planned for Feb. 17, 2007. A-4 – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 VIEWPOINTS Letters from our readers Thank you To the Editor: There are many many people to thank for making Ukiah’s 2006 Memorial Day Parade the success that it was. First of all those who so eagerly marched or rode in the parade itself – and the imagination and work that was put into their entries. And secondly, all those who worked behind the scene to make things come together. A very special thanks to Capt. Trent Taylor of the Ukiah Police Department (whose patience and help provided this first-time-everparade organizer invaluable assistance) and my sister, Barbara Webster (who not only worked with me, but gave me some muchneeded moral support). Plus – and please forgive me if I miss a few – the names of those who provided so much assistance: Charlie Kelly, Bob Parker, Jim Stephenson, Jim Wilson, Rick Buckman, Gary Smith, Alice Watkins, Cherie Blower, Joanne Campbell, Marston Gillette, Sgt. Greg Heitkamp, Jerry Whitaker, Richard Dale, Chuck Johnston, Tim Norgard, Phil Carnahan, Linda Phelps-Wilson, Carol Hester, Richard Rosier, Charlie Sparks and the Christian Motorcyclist Association, Allen Ott and the Harley Owner’s Group, the Legacy Vets, the many California Conservation Corps volunteers, Roger Kellerman, and Rory Tiedemann thanks again to everyone! P.S. The roses were beautiful. Myrna Hurst Memorial Day Parade Coordinator THOMAS D. ELIAS Arnold vs. Angelides rising hate and intolerance, widespread ballot fraud, and the decline of civil liberties. At this critical juncture in American history, the intolerant haters in Congress want to discontinue any law that gives ordinary citizens a fair right to vote. It’s no wonder that they want to terminate the Voting Rights Act 1964. MLK is probably turning over in his grave. Robin Cole Sunbeam Ukiah Thank you What are the sports priorities? To the Editor: Would it be too much to expect to see a compilation of the final statistics for the NBA playoffs, or the final series in the championship round, or at least, the final game instead of the, at best, pointless AP story about a college basketball game that will occur more than six months in the future, 1,000 miles from Ukiah? What are your sports page space priorities? Let us also honor fallen heroes, Terry, Howard, Harris, not to mention Bell, Nash, Prince and Hamilton, who are disposed of like used Kleenex. Robert Gold Ukiah Sports editor Tony Adame’s response: Thank you for writing in. Regarding the NBA Finals, we would have loved to have gotten in all the statistics for the series. However, with time constraints imposed by deadlines and the uncertain length of playoff games (add one hour for advertising in the postseason) we have had to plan accordingly with both the availability of pictures and stories. Therefore, our coverage isn’t as comprehensive as, say, USA Today. We actually were able to run a rather lengthy story on the Tuesday’s final game between the Mavericks and Heat, which included very detailed statistics and a well-written summary of the game. Our sports page space priorities are, if there are local sports happening, that’s the priority. If there are not local sports going on, then we will refer to the Bay Area to see what’s going on there, then national sports. But local stuff comes first, always. As far as honoring the fallen heroes, a.k.a. Terry, Howard and Harris, I have but one question: What about Nowitzki? Voting rights at risk To the Editor: The Mendocino County Martin Luther King, Jr. Organization (McMLK) would like to thank the following event providers and others for their support and participation in the 3rd annual Mendocino County Juneteenth Celebration, held Monday, June 19 at 1 :30 p.m. in Ukiah. Thanks to Joyce and Reginald Wiles for sharing their stories and their perspective about Juneteenth. Thanks to the Stewarts for opening up their home for the gathering. Thanks to those who brought instruments and gave a brief history lesson on the origin of the instruments and a special thanks to Gloria, Woodrow, Kevin, Samantha and Gene for providing traditional soul food (which is not available everyday in Mendocino County). Juneteenth is the oldest know celebration of the ending of slavery dating back to 1865. It was June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. One of General Granger’s first order of business was to read to the people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which began with: “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer.” This day was an important day in the history of African Americans. “On the 1st day of January, 1863, all persons held as slaves within any state or a designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States shall be then, thence forward, and forever free........” these were the words of President Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862, as he read from the Emancipation Proclamation. Classroom textbooks proclaimed Lincoln’s proclamation of January 1,1863 as the date signaling the ending of slavery, but contrary to many history books, the proclamation didn’t free many slaves at all. One of the things many history books fail to note is that the state of Texas didn’t oblige with the Emancipation To the Editor: Tens of thousands marched and many lost their lives, including Martin Luther King, Jr., during the Civil Rights movement. By 1965, Congress determined that the existing federal anti-discrimination laws were not sufficient to overcome the resistance by discriminatory state officials to enforcement of the 15th Amendment. The Voting Rights Act was passed with a time limit based on the logic of a better, President George Bush: The White more peaceful, tolerant, compassionate and civil society in the future. On the contrary, House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washingour society today has evolved into one with ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX (202)456-2461. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: LETTER POLICY State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include a clear name, Sen. 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(202) 225-3311; FAX you are not speaking for that organization, (202)225-4335. Fort Bragg district office, you should do so in your letter.All letters are subject to editing without notice. Editing 430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, Fort is generally limited to removing statements Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962-0934; that are potentially libelous or are not suitwww.house.gov/write rep able for a family newspaper. Form letters Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State that are clearly part of a write-in campaign Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, will not be published. You may drop letters Proclamation until approximately two and a half years after Lincoln’s proclamation speech. However, many classroom textbooks state little or nothing on the impact of General Granger’s arrival in Texas on January 19. Later attempts to explain this two and a half year delay of this important information was: that the bearer of the information was murdered on his way to Texas with the news of freedom; or that the information was deliberately withheld by the enslavers to maintain the labor force on the plantations. But, the truth is buried along with the person(s) who ordered the delay. In early years of Juneteenth celebrations historically, most of the festivities were held in rural areas because there was an outward resistances by many toward this celebration, that resistance resulted in barring the use of public property for Juneteenth festivities. McMLK Juneteenth events have all of the elements of McMLK’s, McUSA (music, celebration, understanding, soul food). McUSA is specifically designed for McMLK’s countywide Juneteenth event. LaCretia Peoples Founder and Managing Director McMLK Ukiah Flag or pole, or both? To the Editor: Is it about the flag or is it about the pole? Mr. Piffero has erected a flag pole which is 25 feet above the height which the city allows on private residences. That is 25 feet higher than it is supposed to be without asking for a permit. That is a lot of feet! According to city ordinances one can fly any flag one wants to on one’s own property and pole. I wonder what kind of responses and letters to the editor there would have been if Mr. Piffero had flown the Mexican flag there instead of the American flag. What response would there be if someone was flying the Iraqi flag high on the hillside? Or, perhaps a flag with a woman in a bathing suit or two men hugging. I think the problem here is that whatever happens on those beautiful Westside hills, of which I live just below, affects the visual delights of all that relish the natural beauty of those hills. Sure, change is inevitable. Differences of opinion there will always be. And, people with power will always try to exercise their power. Perhaps some day there will be 25 flags on 100 foot poles flying on those hills. My goodness! This has created fuel for thought. I believe that is a good thing. Charlene Light Ukiah WHERE TO WRITE off at our office at 590 S. School St., or fax letters to 468-3544, mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, 95482 or email them to [email protected]. E-mail letters should also include hometown and a phone number. [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 5762297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is 463-5773. E-mail to: [email protected] Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX (916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box 785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 4688931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite 205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite 120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and 317 3rd St., Suite 6, Eureka, 95501, 4456508. Email: [email protected]. Mendocino County Supervisors: Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Wattenburger, 2nd District; Hal Wagenet, 3rd District; Kendall Smith, 4th District; David Colfax, 5th District. All can be reached by writing to 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1090, Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, FAX 463-4245. [email protected] Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com email us at [email protected] You hear the complaint all the time from voters: "There really is no difference between the political parties. These guys are all the same." And some politicians deliberately try to obfuscate the differences that do exist. One example: Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has very cleverly adopted a largely Democratic agenda for the last eight months after plumping for a conservative Republican agenda for the previous two years. This leaves it up to his Democratic reelection rival Phil Angelides to make it clear there really are major differences, big reasons for voters to pick either him or Schwarzenegger. Angelides has been trying to do exactly that since the June 6 primary election, traveling up and down the state with the message that he is the "anti-Arnold" and has been since the former muscleman actor took office. So, to a degree, has Schwarzenegger, whose latest TV commercials imply Angelides would impose new taxes on all Californians, while he really advocates taxing the extremely wealthy and closing corporate tax loopholes. Angelides is trying to highlight not only major policy differences with Schwarzenegger, but also what he maintains are personality differences. Among the broken promises Angelides mentions are Schwarzenegger's pledge never to take money from special interests, then accepting more than $150 million in campaign donations from corporations and other interests that either do business with the state or fall under state regulations. Another promise Angelides mentions was the Schwarzenegger pledge to "tear up" the state's "credit card" and do no more borrowing if voters passed two 2004 initiatives designed to help balance that year's budget. Soon after those measures passed, Schwarzenegger began plumping for $68 billion in new construction and repair bonds. "There's a difference between borrowing to balance the budget and borrowing to build the state up," says Schwarzenegger spokeswoman Julie Soderlund. To Angelides, though, borrowing is borrowing. "The list of broken promises is long, both in both personal and policy areas," he said in an interview. "With me, what I say is what I'll do." And what he'd do is very different from what Schwarzenegger has either done or wants to do. "If I'm elected, within one month I'll sign a minimum wage increase with an annual inflation factor," Angelides pledges. Schwarzenegger twice vetoed bills passed by the Legislature that would have created just such an increase. But he tried to obfuscate this by asking the previously moribund state Industrial Welfare Commission - which had not met in two years - to order a $1 an hour minimum wage increase with no indexing for inflation. Angelides also pledges to make good on a promise implied in many of his campaign commercials, which complained that loopholes allow corporations and the wealthy (annual family income over $500,000) to escape about $10 billion in taxes "they ought to pay." "I'm going to ask them to pay their share because fair's fair," Angelides said. "If I win on this platform, I believe I'll have a mandate for it, and I will collar legislators and get them to close those loopholes. Arnold never will do that. I'm not afraid of asking corporations and the rich to step up. He's afraid of asking this from even one corporation or multi-millionaire.” With the money he might raise, Angelides says he will "roll back state college and University of California tuition and fees raised by Arnold." And he pledges to "fully fund" public schools. What about the fact that Schwarzenegger's current budget brings school funding back up to what's legally required? "When I say fully funded, I don't mean just what's legally required," Angelides said. "If we just keep limping along, our economy will never really be strong in the long term. We need to make our universities financially accessible to more of our young people. But if Arnold wins, tuition will go up. I won't do that. I'm not running for governor by running up the flag of surrender." Then there's liquefied natural gas, where Schwarzenegger supports building large terminals to import foreign energy supplies, a tactic that would lock in current high prices for decades to come, no matter what happens on world markets. "When the Legislature considered a bill to require full hearings on environmental and economic aspects of LNG, I was the only statewide official to back it," he said. "I'll insist on that if I'm elected." All of which means there are contrasts in this election that go beyond the obvious difference between Schwarzenegger's flamboyance and the Angelides policy wonk personality. Despite some surface appearances and the lapdog demeanor of top legislative Democrats whenever they're around Arnold, there are real choices here, real reasons to vote one way or the other this fall. Thomas D. Elias is a syndicated columnist. The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL Publisher: Kevin McConnell Editor: K.C. Meadows Advertising director: Cindy Delk Office manager: Yvonne Bell Circulation director: Cornell Turner Group systems director: Sue Whitman Member Audit Bureau Of Circulations Member California Newspaper Publishers Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 -A-5 C OMMUNITY A-6 – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 COMMUNITY BRIEFS St. Mary’s rummage sale begins today The public is invited to come to the bargain hunter’s bestkept-secret for some wonderful deals on everything from clothing to cookware, books to blankets, jewelry to jazz cds. Drop by St. Mary’s School’s bi-annual rummage sale and pick up a treasure or two. Held in the school auditorium, the rummage sale will be open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, July 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Sunday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday is “$1 a Bag” day but don’t wait till then because your favorite bargain may be gone. The rummage sale is currently accepting donations of clean and gently used clothing and household goods. The school is located at 991 S. Dora St. in Ukiah. For more information, please contact the St. Mary’s School during their summer office hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 462-3888 or Susie Levoe at 459-9230. Tuesday night McFarm canceled July 4 Vendors Michael, Grillas Acres, Phil Cool, Covelo Organic, and Valerie, Debbie, Jim and Jo Gowan will be back in full swing Tuesday, July 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. under the pavilion at Clay and School St. The Tuesday evening farmers’ market will continue through Oct. 25 CodePink Willits to bring peace message to July 4 parade Code Pink of Willits, the new group that created the Mothers’ Day weekend peace parade in May, is now planning a festive entry in the annual Frontier Days July 4 parade in Willits. All are invited to join the CodePink entry starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday (the 4th) at the meeting area along Commercial St. Look for pink banners and lots of people dressed in pink. Bring signs with positive peace messages and wear pink. For more information, call 459-3780. Re-build Thrift Store to open July 1-2 The Ukiah Community Center (UCC) and Food Bank are embarking on a new adventure. Beginning this weekend the UCC is opening a thrift store that specializes on building materials such as lumber, drywall, siding, fencing, flooring, windows, cabinets, power tools and electrical and plumbing items. They will kick it all off with a weekend-long parking lot sale. The idea behind this came from a need to keep ongoing funds coming into the programs UCC operates such as the food bank, crisis line, homeless services and supportive and transitional housing and Coast Community Center in Fort Bragg. The community center is now accepting donations of any of the materials mentioned and will even pick items up throughout the area. To donate items, please call Kari Hackett at 4628879 during the week of 272-1006 evenings and weekends. The parking lot sale will begin July 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Re-Build store’s new location at 195 E. Gobbi St., and again July 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, doughnuts and beverages will be available on the first day. The thrift store will then be open every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning July 7 and hopes to increase hours soon after that. Come help the Community Center launch this exciting thrift store. HazMobile collects in Ukiah on July 8 The HazMobile household hazardous waste site will be open in Ukiah Saturday, July 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept dangerous chemicals that can’t go in the trash. The HazMobile also features a “free store” with like-new usable products including paint, available without charge to the public. The collection site at 298 Plant Rd., located behind the County Animal Shelter, is open every Tuesday (except July 4) throughout the year and the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The HazMobile is free to households but there is a limit of 15 gallons per vehicle per day (or 60 feet of fluorescent tubes). When bringing materials to the HazMobile, the public should be careful that items are kept in their original containers (except motor oil which can be consolidated), that nothing ELECTRONIC PROTECTION BY DEEP VALLEY SECURITY (707) 462-5200 Customized Wireless Security For Your Individual Needs Security Pro Authorized Dealer 960 N. State Street, Ukiah www.deepvalleysecurity24.com LIC.#AC03195 1-800-862-5200 CONT. LIC.#638502 Sunday, July 9 The Skunk Train presents a showcase of local music groups both on board the train and at Northspur, where you will also enjoy a delicious barbecue. Music + food + the Skunk train equals a day of fun for the whole family! is leaking, and that all containers are tied down. Toxic items like paint, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, solvents, acids, bases, toxic cleaners, mercury, household batteries and fluorescent light tubes are accepted by the HazMobile. Explosives and road flares are excluded. Motor oil, vehicle batteries, computer monitors and televisions can be recycled at the Ukiah Transfer Station, 3151 Taylor Drive, open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The HazMobile collects at some location in Mendocino or Lake Counties almost every weekend. The schedule and more information is available by calling the local Recycling Hotline, 468-9704, or on the internet at www.mendoRecycle.org. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL BIRTHS Comments invited on OHV applications The Mendocino National Forest is requesting comments on proposed applications for cooperative agreements with the California Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The agreements would support facility operations and maintenance, trail maintenance, law enforcement, and restoration. Beginning July 1, 2006, copies of the draft agreements are viewable at : www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino/projects/ohv/ or hardcopies may be obtained from Mike Burmann, Upper Lake Ranger District OHV manager. You may send your requests for drafts or comments to the Mendocino National Forest, Attn: Mike Burmann, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, Calif., 95988 or call (530) 934-3316 or (530) 963-3128. Submit comments electronically to [email protected] or to the above listed address, no later than July 21, 2006. Lawson A baby son, Jordan Matthew Lawson, was born Tuesday, May 30, 2006, to Alexandra and Justin Michael Lawson, of Ukiah. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. The new baby is welcomed by Sheldon Lawson. His grandparents are John and Gabriele Daly and Kathy and Don Lawson. 4th OF JULY State parks in Mendocino County offer summer Sunday hikes A series of special hikes for the whole family have been scheduled for July, August and September in Van Damme, Russian Gulch, Big River, Mendocino Headlands and MacKerricher State Parks. The parks are located in the Mendocino Village-City of Fort Bragg area. Lead by State Parks Volunteers Bill Adams and Louise Young, interested hikers will meet at 9:30 a.m. for each Sunday hike (dates below). They need to bring water, a light lunch, hat, light jacket, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. No pets will be permitted on the hikes. For directions or more information, email volunteer hike leaders Adams and Young at [email protected] or call 937-1686. The hiking dates are: • Sunday, July 9: Russian Gulch Waterfall Loop, about six miles, (four hours), moderate difficulty. Pay day use fee at the park gate and meet in the recreation center parking lot. • Sunday, July 23: Van Damme Fern Canyon to the Pygmy Forest; five miles, (three hours), moderate. Meet at beach parking area. One short, steep climb. • Sunday, Aug. 6: Big River Beach and watershed, six miles, (three hours), easy. Meet at Big River Beach below Mendocino Village. Will be on the beach and old haul (logging) road. • Sunday, Aug. 20: Mendocino Headlands Loop, four miles, (three hours), easy hiking with many scenic breaks along the ocean. Meet at parking area on Heeser Street (off Lansing) in Mendocino Village. • Sunday, Sept. 3: Glass Beach to Ward Avenue along MacKerricher Beach, including a possible crossing of the soon-to-be-restored Pudding Creek Trestle. Easy, five miles with scenic breaks. For meeting place, call 937-1686. Trail Ratings: Easy means shorter distance, little or no elevation gain or loss with fairly level ground. Moderate means longer distance, some elevation gain or loss with some broken ground. Point Cabrillo Docent-Lead History Walks: Point Cabrillo Light Station State Park and Nature Preserve will offer 11 a.m. docent-led history hikes through the 300-acre park every Sunday during the summer. Meet at the Farmhouse Visitor Center parking on Point Cabrillo Drive at the entrance to the light station. Walks include a tour of the Frolic goldrush era shipwreck site and the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, a marine education exhibit and the lightkeeper’s Residence museum. For more information on Point Cabrillo, visit www.pointcabrillo.org or call 937-0816. SALE Open July 4th Specials SPAS TO P U E SAV 000 OFF $ ,20 2 pe Esca d e al sl s e rp ic e 17 d mo 0 DOWN, 0 PAYMENTS UNTIL OCTOBER 2006 OAC POOLS More community announcements on Page A-8 Finally! A hearing device you’ll actually want to wear. 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State St., Ukiah 462-7305 *Limited to stock on hand HOURS: Mon-Sat. 9-5:30 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 – A-7 SPORTS Sports Editor: Tony Adame, 468-3518 [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal NBA DRAFT LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY JOE DIMAGGIO BASEBALL • Keith Connelly Fourth of July Invitational, Mendo vs. San Bruno, 5:30 p.m. at Yountville SATURDAY, JULY 1 SWIMMING • Soroptomist Swim Meet, Ukiah, all day MOTORCROSS • Motorcross of Ukiah, Ukiah Speedway, 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 2 SWIMMING • Soroptomist Swim Meet, Ukiah, all day JOE DIMAGGIO BASEBALL • Keith Connelly Fourth of July Invitational, Mendo vs. San Mateo, 10 a.m. at JustinSiena MOTORCROSS • Motorcross of Ukiah, Ukiah Speedway, 10 a.m. -Calendar listings are culled from the most recent schedules provided by the schools and organizations in our coverage area. Please report schedule changes or incorrect listings to The Daily Journal Sports Department at 468-3518. Powe’s slip in stock may have been about knee By Jeff Faraudo ANG Newspapers OAKLAND – After waiting nearly four hours and watching players from 10 foreign countries selected ahead of him, Cal sophomore Leon Powe finally heard his name called Wednesday night in the NBA draft. Then, 10 minutes after the Denver Nuggets selected him with the 49th pick, they traded his rights to the Boston Celtics. “I was going crazy,’’ Powe said of the draft-night experience. “It wasn’t fun at all . . . waiting and waiting and waiting. I got kind of frustrated. But I’m happy. Boston called and said they were happy to have me.’’ Projected as possibly a late firstround selection or more likely an early second-round pick, the Oakland Tech High grad slipped below those predictions, perhaps because teams still are worried about his twice surgically repaired left knee. The 6-foot-7 forward got a clean bill of health from his surgeon after Cal’s season, but apparently not everyone was convinced. “Everywhere he went, he performed well,’’ said Aaron Goodwin, Powe’s Oakland-based agent. “I think it became a concern with the knee. Some teams formulated their opinion of Leon early on. We were fighting an uphill battle.’’ “I think all of a sudden they started worrying about my knee again,’’ said Powe, who led the Pac-10 Conference in scoring (20.5 ppg) and rebounding (10.1 rpg) this season and worked out for 10 NBA clubs over the past month. “I had to show them either way. I thought I did. I guess I’m going to have to show them in Boston.’’ Players from Italy, Senegal, Switzerland, Ukraine, Spain, Serbia, Brazil, Israel, Belarus and England – the latter a 6-foot-10 grocery store bagger – were chosen before Powe. Two similar, under-sized power forwards went sooner – Craig Smith to Minnesota at No. 36 and Paul Millsap to Utah at No. 47. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas questioned Powe’s decision to enter the draft with two years of college eligibility remaining. “He is a specimen – he’s really strong,’’ said Bilas, speculating that Powe’s health history was the issue. “He needed to stay in school a little bit longer. I’m not sure you leave school this early to be picked at this point.” MLB | GIANTS 2, RANGERS 1 TV LISTINGS TODAY TENNIS Wimbledon, Early Rounds, 5 a.m. (ESPN2) Wimbledon, Early Rounds, 9 a.m. (ESPN2) WORLD CUP SOCCER Germany vs. Argentina, Quarterfinals, 7:55 a.m. (ESPN) Italy vs. Ukraine, Quarterfinals, 11:55 a.m. (ESPN2) MLB Baltimore at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. (TBS) San Francisco at San Diego, 7 p.m. (FOX) GOLF U.S. Women’s Open Championship, Second Round, 11 a.m. (ESPN) AUTO RACING NASCAR Busch Series, Winn-Dixie 250, 4:30 p.m. (FX) BOXING Friday Night Fights, Naoufel Ben Rabah vs. Juan Urango, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Omar in the clutch By STEPHEN WILSON The Associated Press COMMUNITY DIGEST Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament Aug. 19 The Ukiah Host Lions and the Ryan Rones Dickey Memorial Soccer Fund are sponsoring a six-a-side soccer tournament for high school age boys and girls on Aug. 19 at Ukiah High School. Games begin at 8 a.m. and will go until about 5 p.m. Entry fee is $150 per team and applications can be picked up at 601 N. State Street or via e-mail at [email protected]. Applications are due by Aug. 1. For more information call 468-5711. Margaret Vaughan Memorial Softball Tournament July 22-23 The Ukiah Women’s Athletic Association is holding the 29th annual Margaret Vaughan Memorial Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament July 22-23. The Tournament is double elimination, and a fee of $185 is due before July 10, and goes up to $200 after. Deadline to register is July 18. For more information call 972-1719. Ukiah Lions Youth Football & Cheerleader sign ups The Ukiah Lions Youth Football & Cheer will be holding sign ups for football players and cheerleaders on July 8 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Anton Stadium. For more information call Chuck Thornhill at 485-7600. City of Ukiah 2006 CoEd Softball Season The City of Ukiah Community Service Department announces the beginning of the 2006 Co-Ed Softball Season. League play is scheduled to begin in mid-August and run through October. Sponsor fees are $350 per team and $30 per player. The sponsor fee is due at the time of registration, and player fees will be collected from team managers at the first game. Registration will be accepted through July 28. Registration forms or additional infortmation is available at the City of Ukiah Recreation Department or at www.cityofukiah.com. Ukiah Dolphins Swim Club Fundraising BBQ July 1 The Ukiah Dolphins Swim Club would like to invite retired Dolphin swimmers, their families, friends, and the general public to a fundraising BBQ in Todd Grove Park on Saturday, July 1 from 6-9 p.m. The Dolphins, in coordination with the Ukiah Soroptimist and the City of Ukiah, are working together to support the renovation of the Ukiah city pool and the associated complex. The cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages eight and under, with cobbler dessert available for an additional $1. For tickets, please call Kristin at 462-3594 or Sheryn at 489-5346. Ukiah Dolphins Swim Team Registration The Ukiah Dolphins is a year round competitive swim club for children aged five through 18. Any child that can swim 25 yards continuously may join the Dolphins. The hot summer months are a great time to get your child involved in swimming. Children are placed into different swimming groups depending on their ability and age. For more information leave a message by calling the Ukiah Dolphin Swim Team office at 4635253, ext. 1301. Williams rallies in England Jeff Trouette/For The Daily Journal San Francisco shortstop Omar Vizquel singles home Jason Ellison for the go-ahead run Thursday during the eighth inning of the Giants 2-1 win over Texas Thursday in San Francisco. Giants pick up their first three-game home sweep since April 2005 By JANIE McCAULEY The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Omar Vizquel’s go-ahead single with two outs in the eighth inning sent the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep. Jason Ellison hit a sacrifice fly to drive in the Giants’ first run in the second and scored on Vizquel’s single to right off Francisco Cordero, who relieved Scott Feldman (0-2) after he allowed Ellison’s leadoff walk and a sacrifice bunt by Eliezer Alfonzo. Cordero came in to face pinch-hitter Jose Vizcaino with one out, and Vizcaino grounded out to shortstop to move Ellison to third. Jonathan Sanchez (2-0) recorded two outs in the seventh for the win, getting Mark Teixeira to ground into an inning-ending double play. Jeremy Accardo finished for his third save. Texas lost its fifth straight game and has scored only 11 runs during the skid. This marked the Rangers’ first losing road trip of the year (1-5). The Giants had their first three-game home sweep since April 8-10, 2005, against Colorado. Vizquel had two hits and Pedro Feliz had a hit and scored a run for the Giants, who faced a left-handed starter for the second consecutive game. San Francisco ended a 6-3 homestand and now leaves town for a seasonlong 11-game road trip against its NL West foes — San Diego, Colorado and Los Angeles — leading into the AllStar break. The trek includes a doubleheader Saturday against the Padres to make up an early rainout. Jason Schmidt, making his first career appearance against Texas, saw his winless stretch reach four starts with his third no-decision during that span since winning six straight deci- sions. He still has a six-game home winning streak. After allowing a leadoff single to Gary Matthews Jr. to start the game, Schmidt got nine straight outs before Mark DeRosa’s triple to right-center leading off the fourth. DeRosa scored to tie the game at 1 on Teixeira’s fielder’s choice after third baseman Feliz booted a routine grounder by Michael Young for an error. Feliz was part of a great play in the fifth, when the Giants turned a rare 5-64 double play. Feliz charged John Koronka’s bunt, threw to shortstop Vizquel covering third, then Vizquel fired to second baseman Ray Durham at first to get the pitcher. Schmidt escaped a jam in the seventh. With runners on first and second with one out, he got pinch-hitter Jason Botts to fly out, then ended the threat when Matthews grounded out. WIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams waited until the last minute to get going. Down a set and 5-2, the defending champion won 11 of the next 13 games to stave off a huge upset and beat Lisa Raymond 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round at Wimbledon. The three-time champion was two points from defeat, when Raymond served for the match leading 5-3 in the second set, before she roared back to overcome the 84th-ranked American. At one stretch, Williams won 34 of 39 points, including 18 in a row. She won six of her last seven service games at love, and closed out the match with her 11th ace. French Open champion Rafael Nadal pulled off a similar escape, coming back from two sets down to defeat 237thranked American qualifier Robert Kendrick on Centre Court. Kendrick, who plays mainly on the lower-tier challenger circuit, came within two points of victory in the fourth set before the Spaniard took charge to win 6-7 (4), 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5, 6-4. It’s only the second time Nadal has come back from a two-set deficit. Nadal will next face Andre Agassi, who beat Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-4 to extend his run in his 14th and final Wimbledon. The 36-year-old American, the oldest player in the men’s draw, dropped serve only once — while serving for the second set — and broke three times to subdue the 68th-ranked Seppi. Just as he had after his opening round win Tuesday on Centre Court, Agassi received a raucous standing ovation from the fans on Court 1. Agassi, who won the first of his eight Grand Slam titles here in 1992, announced last weekend that he will retire after the U.S. Open in September. Maria Sharapova, the 2004 women’s champion, overpowered Ashley Harkleroad 6-2, 6-2 in 67 minutes. The match was slightly tougher than her 51minute 6-2, 6-0 win the previous day over Anna Smashnova. “I didn’t think I had a enough of a challenge to see where my game was at in the first round,” the third-seeded Russian said. “The points were very quick. But today I played a few rallies and I definitely did a lot of good things.” MLB | ATHLETICS 6, PADRES 5 (14 INNINGS) Bases loaded walk pushes A’s past San Diego By BERNIE WILSON The Asssociated Press SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Antonio Perez drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the 14th inning, and the Oakland Athletics edged the San Diego Padres 6-5 Thursday to avoid a threegame sweep in a matchup of the top two teams out West. After Oakland closer Huston Street squandered a two-run lead in the ninth, the A’s rallied against Scott Cassidy (4-4) without getting a hit. They had three walks, including one intentional, a hit batsman and a sacrifice. Perez, hitting .082, got ahead of Cassidy 3-0. The right-hander threw two strikes, then missed outside to bring in Marco Scutaro, who drew a leadoff walk. Ron Flores (1-1) held San Diego to one hit in four innings for the win. Padres right fielder Brian Giles ended the top of the 11th by throwing out Mike Rouse, who tried to score the goahead run on Jason Kendall’s single. Giles gloved the short hop and threw a one-bouncer to catcher Josh Bard, who went up the first-base line to field it, then dove and swipetagged Rouse. Chad Gaudin pitched the 14th for his second save. With two runners on, Giles lined into a game-ending double play — Mike Cameron was doubled off second by second baseman Rouse. The Padres twice tied the game in the late innings Bard hit a two-run single off Street with two outs in the ninth to tie the score at 5. The runs were unearned because of first baseman Dan Johnson’s error on a pickoff attempt. It was Street’s second consecutive blown save and sixth this season. Street walked Josh Barfield and pinch-hitter Mike Piazza to open the ninth before Cameron’s comebacker moved Barfield to third and forced pinch-runner Ben Johnson at second. Street faked a throw to third and caught Cameron off first, but Johnson dropped the throw and the ball rolled into foul territory, allowing Cameron to take second. C OMMUNITY A-8 – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 COMMUNITY BRIEFS New childbirth education series begins July 13 “Care for Her” announces the start of a six-class childbirth preparation series beginning Thursday, July 13; the series ends on August 17. During the series, expectant parents will learn about their growing baby and prepare themselves for childbirth. Topics include nutrition during pregnancy, body changes throughout pregnancy, relaxation and preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding and infant safety. The classes meet Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. in MCHC’s main conference room at 333 Laws Ave. Participation is limited and registration is required; call 4724603 to register. “Care for Her” is a women’s health center operated by local, nonprofit Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc. (MCHC). Spaghetti Dinner benefit set for Friday, July 14 The Fort Bragg Fire Department will be hosting a spaghetti dinner benefit on Friday, July 14 at 6 p.m. at 141 N. Main St. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Advance tickets are available at the Fort Bragg Fire Dept. at 141 N. Main St.; Redwood Investments at 319 N. Main St.; and Fort Bragg Credit Union at 120 N. Franklin St., make checks payable to the Fort Bragg Fire Dept. This benefit dinner is being held to help the Sanderson family pay for medical and travel expenses for Crystal Sanderson and her family. Crystal is undergoing treatment for a large tumor at the UCSF Medical Center. For more information, call Darrell Orsi at 272-1579. Summer reading at Ukiah Library has begun The Mendocino County Library summer reading program has begun. The library is sponsoring a free summer reading club open to children in second through fifth grades. Interested parties are asked to sign up at the front desk. A reading log and a book bag will be given to all participants, prizes and certificates will be awarded at summer’s end. Other coming events at the library are planned for Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. On July 5 will be a reptile show with Cyndi Diekmann Chatter Continued from Page A-3 cannot be restored. A leg may never support a body again, or a body may never function perfectly as it did once, after an automobile accident. About two years ago I was broadsided by a young man borrowing his dad’s SUV. He was a really nice young man, but his inattention caused me to have my knee replaced. I am OK, and I survived, but he will never forget the fact I could not function for awhile, as I was stunned after also hitting my head against the side window. I am sure the fear he felt was staggering. In one wrong decision to pull out too fast onto a street where he could not safely see left and right, his life and mine, changed forever. I felt more sorry for him than I did for myself and tried very hard to console him- he was so upset. Last week coming from an appointment I was literally creeping (thankfully) trying to cross Main Street behind the Victory Theater when two young girls about 11-12 were on bikes, clearly enjoying the warm sunny day, and looking quite cute on their bikes, toodling around the area. As I crossed Main, one of the girls made a quick, unexpected turn across the path of my car within one foot of the bumper. I hit my “stop-on-adime” brakes so hard I almost hit the windshield. The other girl had stopped on her bike and watched the scene and I opened my window, and told her to tell her friend that I almost hit her and to be more careful. I wasn’t yelling or angry, but very concerned. She nodded and I looked over to my right where the other girl had driven her bike in the Victory Theater parking lot and she was heading towards me with a pinched up face and holding her hand up shaking it and flipping me off! I could not believe what I saw. She may have looked cute and innocent but she clearly was not and was playing with fire doing that to a complete stranger. I left the scene just shaking my head and Greg Frost. July 12 brings the Willits 4-H rabbit group. July 19 will be animal action with Charlene Light, including stories, music, movement and art. On July 26, Sage Mountainfire will offer dog rescue and training tips. August 12 will bring storytelling with Dorothy Gayle Haas. Finally, on August 9, children can have fun stamping around with Emmy Good and her animal friends. The Ukiah Library is located at 105 N. Main St., on the corner of Main and Perkins. For more information, contact Ina Gordon, the children’s librarian, at 463-4153. Pure Mendocino needs volunteers for fall event The Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino County is organizing its Second Annual Pure Mendocino events for September 15-17. Pure Mendocino is a celebration of Mendocino County’s leadership in organic and sustainable lifestyles, and a benefit for the Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino County. Volunteers are needed to assist with meal preparation, food and beverage service, event setup and event cleanup in the Ukiah area. A staff dinner will be provided for some volunteer positions. The Friday, Sept. 15 event will take place at Parducci Wine Cellars, featuring tastings of organic and biodynamically grown wines and foods, 4-7 p.m. The Saturday, Sept. 16 dinner/auction event will be located at winemaker Paul Dolan’s Dark Horse Ranch outside of Ukiah, 4-9 p.m., and will feature a menu of organically grown fare. Farm tours are being scheduled to take place on Sunday, Sept. 17. For volunteer sign ups, please call Rachel Kradin at CRC, 1-800-449-6483. CRCMC’s mission is to provide free services to Mendocino County residents, family, and friends facing cancer by providing a wide range of information, support and advocacy. All of the funds raised at this event stays in the county. Tickets to the events are now available. A contribution of $20 at the door will admit one for the tastings at Parducci Wine Cellars on Friday, Sept. 15. The dinner/auction tickets for Sept. 16 are $125 per person – seating is limited so order your tickets early. Call Rachel Kradin at 1-800449-6483 or go online at www.puremendocino.com. Third annual ‘Legends’ Run coming On Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, Ukiah commemorates and celebrates two Native American foot races. The ultra- thinking “what is the world coming to?” and very frustrated. Her parents I am sure would be appalled at her behavior and very angry that she so carelessly risked her life. Then I read another Letter to the Editor from Gerald F. Bond regarding his experience at a 4-way stop where a woman flipped him off, and thus this article was written. What act could make anyone so angry that they would hurl this filthy, non-verbal insult to a complete stranger? What background does such a person come from, and what do they do when they really get angry? And remember, this raging, irrational personality is behind the wheel of this same 2000-plus lb. killer driving around among us? The girl that flipped me off, though ill-mannered is still a kid, and somehow saw this behavior from someone. So the bad behavior perpetuates. I have one more interesting road-rage story to share. A gentleman I dated about a year ago, told me that he had frequently dated a very nice professional woman. He described her as a classy, well dressed, and easy going woman. He even considered marriage. He was always the driver during their dates. One day his car broke down and he called and asked her to pick him up to take him home. She gladly obliged and within minutes after he got in the passenger side, he saw an unbelievable transformation occur. This woman changed her entire persona. She was swearing at the other drivers, flipping them off, opening the window and yelling and cutting off others. He could not believe it and never called her again. He told me that it was the most clear case of road rage he had ever witnessed and it scared the heck out of him. I suppose that is what is happening behind the wheels of many cars. Some people we know, some are strangers, so we must be aware. Flipping someone off is an action that may get a “reaction” and I think one is taking a big risk to attempt it. Someone may have a gun or knife or just get out of the car, and do who knows what? That young girl on the bike put herself at risk doing what E Center - Mendocino Fisheries Program FLOOD PROTECTION & EROSION CONTROL STREAMBANK STABILIZATION STORM DAMAGE REMEDIATION Lic #836177 468-0194 ext 131 or 121 [email protected] [email protected] since 1981 Consultation Design and Construction Lake and Mendocino Co. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL marathons were run from San Francisco to Grants Pass, Oregon, in 1927 and 1928. The Grace Hudson Museum holds a reception on Friday afternoon, July 28, and hosts a run/walk on Saturday morning the 29th. The run/walk finish line is in the Sun House Park adjacent to the Museum. The July 28th Reception will include presentations about the Redwoods Marathon. Activities on July 29th begin at 8:30am with the North Coast Striders’ 6-mile run and 3mile walk/run, on a course that follows level paved roads. The awards ceremony for the run will be at 10:15am. U.S. Highway 101 and U.S. Highway 199 connected San Francisco to Grants Pass, Oregon, in the 1920s. Eager to promote travel and tourism along this route, The Redwood Empire Association in San Francisco and The Caveman Association of Grants Pass promoted the “Redwood Highway” by staging a marathon from San Francisco to Grants Pass, 480 miles, the “longest race of its kind in history.” The first Redwoods Marathon was held in 1927, the second (and last) in 1928. Given the length and difficulty of the event the participants were all Native Americans, a people that historically had integrated running into their culture. The 1927 event was won by a 23-year-old Karuk named Mad Bull with a winning time of 7 days, 12 hours and 34 minutes. In the 1928 event the second place finisher was a 62 year old Zuni who had run from northern New Mexico to San Francisco just to enter the race. Proceeds from the Grace Hudson Museum’s Legends celebration and reception will be used to help establish the museum’s new native plant garden. The garden will feature plants utilized in daily life by Native Americans and will be part of the museum’s regular tour. For more information about this community celebration, please visit www.goMendo.com or www.gracehudsonmuseum.org, or telephone the Mendocino County Promotional Alliance at (707) 462-7417. Leadership Mendocino accepting applications for 2006/2007 class Leadership Mendocino, the county-wide non-profit group whose mission is to educate “people who want to make a difference in our community,” has applications available for the next class year which begins in September. Applications are available at the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, 200 S. School St., or via E-mail (as a PDF file) from proshe did to me. She did not know how I would react. If I was a hot head, who knows how I would have retaliated? So if you have family that drive cars or bikes, especially youngsters- sit down and have a little talk. Talk about safe bicycling rules and laws, defensive driving, and keeping your cool behind the wheel or handlebars. gram director Rusty Eddy at [email protected]. Any resident of Mendocino County may apply. Applicants should show a genuine commitment to building community in Mendocino County, should be willing to commit to the hours required (approximately 120 over the year) and should have an endorsement from their employer. Tuition for the 2006/2007 class year is $600 per person. Applications will be accepted through the end of July. Interviews will be scheduled beginning in July and applicants will be notified of their acceptance in August. Leadership Mendocino meets one day a month for 10 months in various locations throughout the county. The program presents information and ideas from local and outside experts on a variety of subjects related to leadership, community issues and quality of life in Mendocino County. Topics covered include agriculture, the arts, health care, the economy, government and education. Class includes an overnight retreat. In addition to classes, the group sponsors leadership seminars and an annual fundraiser. For more information on Leadership Mendocino or to obtain an application, call the group at 462-7196, or E-mail: [email protected]. $69,650 approved for forest projects On June 16, the Mendocino County Resource Advisory Committee for the Mendocino National Forest approved, by unanimous vote, funding to benefit the National Forest. • $10,800 will be used to improve a landslide area. Local Native American and/or school nurseries will collaborate with volunteers, the California Conservation Corps, and the Forestry Service to improve land health and water quality in the landslide area. • $52,000 was earmarked to create shaded fuel breaks near Howard Lake, a popular camp site used primarily by county residents. Shaded fuel breaks help slow the destructive force of catastrophic wildfires by providing an escape route for campers and a safer access for fire crews. • Educational signs giving geographic and topographical information will be placed at frequently visited sites in the forest with an additional $6,850. Local groups or individuals are invited to attend RAC meetings and apply for funding. Meetings are convened the third Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mendocino County Museum in Willits. Call Roberta Hurt at 983-6118 for more info. By the way, adult bike riders are equally as careless about the rules, and are putting themselves at risk with their disregard for the law. I realize the police are understaffed, but I sure wish there was a police officer on a bicycle around town. I think the city would make big bucks fining adults as well as kids and teens on two wheels. So drive safe out there folks. There are people who care about you, and have families they care about. And to Ms. Viera and Mr. Bondsyou are not alone in your frustrations. Add me to the list. Remember, Out of the Mud, Grows the Lotus. 1661 Talmage Rd. • Ukiah NOW OPEN! Gifts – Gadgets – Decorations Large Balloon Selection For All Occasions Also Featuring AS SEEN ON TV Products Mon - Fri 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 12 pm Closed Sundays 707.467.1449 Six Packs Pilsner Ukiah “To Go” 102 S. State St. Ukiah 468-5898 Local Micro Brews FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE 462-8849 152 Talmage Rd., Ukiah When your job prospects are buried... Turn to the Classifieds. We have postings for positions in many areas, including Automotive, Clerical, Retail, Service and Telemarketing. Take advantage of the Classifieds and uncover a treasure chest of opportunity. LARGEST ~ PICK-UP ACCESSORIES ~ Lakeport Camper Featuring 590 S. School St. Ukiah 468-3500 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm •263-7755 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL NATION FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 – A-9 Free tire recycling available in September COMMUNITY BRIEFS Coyote Valley summer food program to run through Aug. 25 The USDA and Coyote Valley Tribal Council are sponsoring a summer food program, providing free lunches for children aged one year to eighteen years old. From June 19 through Aug. 25, lunches will be served Mondays through Fridays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Coyote Valley Gym. Adults cannot be served. For more information, call 485-6770. Dam Dog Walks to take place Sundays at Lake Mendocino This is no ordinary dog walk. Inspired by Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, this is a structured one-hour dog walk designed to get dogs moving in a migrating pack mode to promote a more balanced pooch. It’s good for the humans as well. All dogs must be on leash and under control. Meets every Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m. at the Lake Mendocino Dam, Lake Mendocino Dr. Pack leader is Sallie Palmer of Well Mannered Mutts 463-3647. Cost $1 donation to the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County. a 501C3 non-profit organization. Grateful Gleaners promote sharing The Grateful Gleaners are dedicated to promoting the growth, preservation, and sharing of local, seasonal, organic food through communally harvesting fruits, vegetables, and nuts. They harvest and distribute the excesses offered by generous growers in the community. A portion of the harvest is donated to certain groups in the community. People who grow fruits, vegetables or nuts and who have extra to share, and people who would like to glean with the Grateful Gleaners are welcomed to contact Karen Gridley at 459-2101. support group forming An eating disorder support group for adolescents is now forming. This will be led by a certified therapist in a Ukiah office. For more information, or if interested in joining, call 354-0612. Parents with questions are welcome to call also. MTA’s summer schedule now in effect The Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) has introduced revised summer bus schedules for the Inland service, the Ukiah Valley service and the Hopland/Talmage/Ukiah service. Most changes are minor in nature and have been made to improve passenger convenience and system productivity. The schedules will be in effect through August 27, 2006. New fall schedules will be issued prior to that date. Significant changes include the following: Number 9 local bus service times have been adjusted to serve Ukiah High School’s summer school sessions from Ukiah. The most significant change is to the Hopland/Ukiah service, route 54, and the Talmage/Ukiah service, route 52. These routes have been adjusted to provide morning service to Mendocino College and afternoon service from the college. Summer time also means summer youth passes are available. MTA summer youth passes provide young people 18 years and younger unlimited rides throughout the county on all MTA bus routes. The price is $25 dol- Ukiah Farmers’ Market continues The Ukiah Farmers’ Market is every Saturday morning, from 8:30 to noon through October, at the Alex Thomas Plaza in downtown Ukiah. Live music and fresh coffee and pastries are available every week. This month’s markets will offer large varieties of fresh veggies and handpicked fruits, oyster and ocean-fresh salmon, honey, spices, meats, and flower and bouquet arrangements, and much more. Ukiah’s Farmers’ Market will have special events for children the last Saturday of every month through October. Every Saturday of the Farmers’ Market season, families can meet local farmers and learn about their food sources. Certified Farmers’ Markets are a guarantee that the farmer or an employee of the farmer grew the product. It directly links farmers and their fresh picked products with customers looking for superior taste. lars for all summer. Summer youth passes can be purchased from any MTA bus driver on MTA vehicles, or by calling the main office. Passengers are reminded to pick up their new schedules on MTA buses, or at local libraries, city halls, or chambers of commerce. To have a schedule mailed to you, or to purchase a summer youth pass, please call 462-1422 or 1-800-696-4MTA. Ukiah High to hold 20 year reunion Aug. 5 Ukiah High School Class of 1986 is holding a 20 year reunion August 5, 2006. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 468-5344. To help locate missing classmates, read current biographies, and get tickets for the party go to www.ukiahi86.com. McMLK to hold 2nd annual ‘Freedom of Expression Events’ in September The Mendocino County Martin Luther King, Jr. Organization (McMLK) will hold “Freedom of Expression Events” on Sunday, Sept. 17 and Monday, Sept. 18. Both events will take place at the Ukiah Civic Center -- council chambers at 300 Seminary Ave. at 6 p.m. The program for Sunday will include a seven member panel discussion regarding the United States Constitution. Audience participation and public comments are encouraged. The program for Monday will involve students in Mendocino County expressing their perspective of “what is freedom and equality,” and “what does freedom and equality mean to them.” The events are in recognition and support of a federal law that requires the federal government and any school receiving federal funding to have Constitution-related activities on or around September 17, the day the document was adopted in 1787. McMLK’s freedom of expression event and projects is based on the fundamental fact that we are all entitled to live in a free and just society. The events are provided to the public by McMLK and friends. P R E - A P P ROVA L A complimentary pre-approval A wide variety of fixed and adjustable rate home loans To work with a full-service lender, call us today. Douglas Klyse Daulton Abernathy Loan Consultant Loan Consultant 387 N. State St. Ukiah, CA 95482 707-462-3332 Programs subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Borrower Pre-Approval subject to acceptable property/appraisal. Washington Mutual has loan offices and accepts applications in: Washington Mutual Bank – many states; Washington Mutual Bank fsb – ID, MT, UT. Redwood Valley Community Market seeking vendors Interested in selling fruits, vegetables and crafts in addition to having fun at a local market? Redwood Valley Community Market is in its third season and it is growing. The market is seeking vendors with produce, crafts, and certified prepared foods. Redwood Valley Community Market meets on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year the season is beginning on July 23 and concluding on Oct. 15. There is a weekly or seasonal rate for vendors. For additional information and to apply, please call 485-6523. September is time to clean out those old tires, for free. Households can recycle up to 9 passenger or light truck tires per day, without charge, at the four transfer stations throughout Mendocino County for a two-week period in September There is a 17" diameter size limit. No rims are allowed, and no tire dealers may participate. Locations and dates are: Ukiah Transfer Station, 3151 Taylor Drive. September 5-20 (closed Sundays) Willits Transfer Station, 350 Franklin Avenue. September 5-20 (closed Sun.Mon.) Caspar Transfer Station, Prairie Way. September 5-20 (closed Thurs.-Fri) South Coast Transfer Station, Fish Rock Road, Gualala. September 5-20 (closed Mon-Tues., Thurs.Fri) The program is sponsored by the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority. A grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board supports the program. The free tire amnesty program will help households clean up accumulations of used tires, and lessen the illegal dumping of tires along roadsides. The usual tire recycling fee is waived. Last year, 7,000 tires were collected, saving the public more than $21,000 in fees. Clean up of old tires is especially important now that West Nile Virus has come to Mendocino County. Water collected in old tires is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which carry the virus. Check Classifieds 468-3500 Eating disorder Come to the 77 TH TH OUNTY C E K A L RODEO don’t wait for gas to go down! Beginning in June, for every 2,500 base points you earn, you can cash in for a $25 gas certificate or a casino cash coupon worth $25 in play. Just play with your Players Club card and earn the gas or cash points. If you don’t have a Players Club card, sign up today. It’s free! 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This Years musical entertainment will start with Traditional style Country Western Music at its best, starting with The Michael Thomason Band, staying true to their Texas roots, they have toured throughout Europe, with much success, as well as the United States. They have performed with the likes of Emmy Lou Harris, Asleep at the Wheel, Tammy Wynette & Johnny Paycheck. Our featured performers this year are the Pulsators. This Award winning band has been a staple in Sonoma County for some time now and always gets the crowd jumpin’! a funky style of Rock and Roll that throws in a creative mix of New Orleans Funk, with a dash of Rhythm & Blues, and have performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with the Neville Brothers, as well as having previous recordings produced by them as well. 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The arrests were part of an extensive sturgeon and abalone poaching bust that targeted 20 people and involved 29 teams of game wardens. Commercial abalone fishing was banned in Northern California in 1949. Recreational harvesting is limited to three per day with an annual limit of 24. The North Coast is considered to have the least viable population of red abalone in the world. Those who harvest abalone recreationally are only allowed to use skin-diving gear or harvest them off the rocks during extreme low tides. It is also illegal to purchase wild abalone, and each violation is punishable by a maximum of six months jail time and a $1,000 fine. The abalone served in most restaurants comes from farms. Though once abundant, abalone numbers have dwindled along the North Coast due to overfishing. Abalone are easily overfished because their reproduction cycle is slow and infrequent, occurring only once every seven to 15 years. Anyone with information regarding illegal poaching is encouraged to contact CALTIP at 1-888-DFGCALTIP. books, materials, furniture, phone and alarm systems, and so forth, were also destroyed by floodwaters. Donations from the community -- most recently $14,500 from Fetzer Vineyards -- have been instrumental in helping pay for many of the book titles lost, said UUSD Superintendent Ray Chadwick. who extended his thanks to the community. FEMA funds have also come in, but the district is still short about $900,000. “FEMA has concluded its inquiry and has funneled money for repairs of the Hopland School project into the California Office of Emergency Services,” Chadwick said. “That office has issued us four checks totaling $203,125, which doesn’t nearly cover the cost of the project,” he said. The district plans to approach the state to apply for a Facilities Hardship Grant to make up the shortfall. Meanwhile, money set aside to renovate the old Montgomery Ward building next to Grace Hudson School into a district office is being used upfront to carry the pro- positions across 11 departments, including a traffic safety police officer, a public safety service mechanic and a fire prevention officer, all funded through Measure S. Other positions include two parks service workers, a purchasing clerk, an electric engineer, a water treatment plant operator, an airport assistant and others. •$110,000 in the Planning Department’s budget for the Downtown/Perkins Street Form Based Code project. •Operating expenditures for the Electric Department being reduced by $1 million. The Electric Department will also spend $210,000 on machinery and equipment to ensure employee safety and $35,000 to complete a rate study. •Expenditures in the Parks Division of the Community Services Department for park development to the tune of $834,256, most of which will go toward the Ukiah Skate Park. •Total city debt reduced by approximately $1.8 million since the end of the 20052006 Fiscal Year. Grant Continued from Page A-1 summer school program for approximately 140 (kindergarten through second grade) students; this year we are at 280,” she said. “We believe in prevention - helping kids get a jump start on school, rather than intervention once they have failed,” Fisette said. “We targeted the English Language Learners for three reasons: one, prevention; two, the SH Cowell Foundation has an interest in supporting projects that benefit the Latino Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal An alphabet poster still adorns the door to a classroom at Hopland School, while construction takes place all around. ject forward, Chadwick said. Hopland Elementary is expected to reopen at the beginning of the new school year. Following the flood, students and staff were relocated to Oak Manor and Nokomis schools. “They (construction crews) are making excellent progress and we are on schedule to open in August,” the superin- tendent said. “It’s a two phase completion. The six original classrooms, the kindergarten room and the office will be finished by August and that has the capacity to house the entire student population. The modular classroom wing and the multipurpose room will be completed by October.” The majority of the interior walls and the floors at the community. “The third reason is when we look at our subgroups of students, as far as academic achievement, there is a huge gap between all students and our English Language Learners subgroup. They are one of two groups of students in the Ukiah Unified School District that are the lowest performing academically,” she said, noting Special Education students are the other group. English Language Learners are at a disadvantage, she said, because they are held to the same standards as their English-only peers, yet they are learning the core curriculum while they are also learn- ing English. Houghton Mifflin Publishers also assisted in this year’s elementary summer school program, providing the district more than $20,000 worth of curriculum materials, and two days of professional development for the summer school teachers, Fisette said. Migrant Education -- the district’s other collaborative partner -- is dishing out about $37,500 to pay the salaries of the two lead teachers and 12 mini corps tutors (Mendocino College students who are aspiring to be teachers). The school district’s matching funds of approximately $45,244 will help with transportation as well as other dis- school need to be replaced, as does electrical and signal wiring, cabinets, wooden furniture and fixtures in the restrooms. Gravel in the playground areas, contaminated with mud during the flood, needs to be removed and replaced as well. Laura McCutcheon can be reached at [email protected]. trictwide expenses, such as food and custodial services, nursing, supplies, and so forth. The SH Cowell Foundation is also paying for 12 MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) tutors for the high school program, Fisette said. Approximately 185 Special Education students, 198 middle school students and 464 high school students are also attending summer school this year. A handful of students at the high school are there to prepare for the next California High School Exit Exam, to be administered July 25 and 26. Laura McCutcheon can be reached at [email protected]. Clip Your Way To Savings! Advertisers put their best deals in The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL Katie Mintz can be reached at [email protected]. Stay Informed on Local Issues The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL WEATHER THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 – A-13 . 3-DAY FORECAST SUN AND MOON REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. TODAY 91° Sunrise today ............. 5:50 a.m. Sunset tonight ............ 8:43 p.m. Moonrise today ........ 10:39 a.m. Moonset today .................. none Mostly sunny Rockport 63/54 Laytonville 92/57 MOON PHASES TONIGHT First Full Westport 63/54 New Last Covelo 93/58 54° Fort Bragg 60/50 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 Clear ALMANAC 94° 53° Sunny most of the day SUNDAY 94° 55° Willits 92/52 Elk 67/55 Ukiah through 2 p.m. Thursday Temperature High .............................................. 91° Low .............................................. 55° Normal high .................................. 87° Normal low .................................... 54° Record high .................. 109° in 1932 Record low ...................... 39° in 1909 Precipitation 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Thu. .................. 0.00” Month to date ............................ 0.02” Normal month to date ................ 0.27” Season to date ........................ 55.84” Last season to date ................ 42.18” Normal season to date ............ 38.89” SATURDAY Willows 95/64 Redwood Valley 92/54 UKIAH 91/54 Philo 76/52 Lakeport 88/53 Lucerne 88/53 Boonville 94/55 Gualala 61/52 Clearlake 86/52 Cloverdale 86/56 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2006 Plenty of sunshine City Today Hi/Lo/W Sat. 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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 747.76 feet; Storage: 85,952 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 96 cfs Outflow: 254 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .064 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .50 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .019 ppm (.25 ppm) BEST PRICE EVER on Doughboy *in stock pkgs. only. Pools on Doughboy Pools 509 S. State St. • Ukiah Shop till You Drop or... Come in & Get the BEST PRICE TODAY! 462-7305 Marijuana Continued from Page A-1 them from as high as 500 or 600 feet. Noe said it is actually easier to recognize marijuana gardens from higher up because it gives officers a fuller view of the area. “The lower you fly, the harder it is to see it,” Noe said. Mendocino County has been hosting the observation school since 1998 with the help of the Butte County Sheriff’s Department, Placer County law enforcement, the National Guard and the Drug Enforcement Agency, among others. “The whole situation is a collaborative effort,” Noe said. Mendocino County hosts the school because there are many large marijuana gardens in the area. Officers also come to take advantage of the expertise of Noe and the officers on COMMET. Aerial identification of marijuana gardens is essential to fighting the cultivation of marijuana, Noe said. COMMET receives some of its tips from the public, but most large gardens are hidden deep in the woods where people aren’t going to see them. Noe said he has been seeing more and bigger gardens Water Continued from Page A-1 this,” Bradley said. The Masonite property has been closed for several years now, and the possibility of losing the water rights in the future was a concern. “That can happen,” said Roland Sanford, general manager of the Mendocino County Water Agency. “You might lose those rights if you don’t use the water.” The purchase price of the water rights is set, but the total acre feet depends on the State Water Resource Control Board. “Right now the price for the water rights are $1,000 per acre feet, but we won’t know how much the total cost will be until we hear from the board about how many acre feet they approve,” Bradley said. “We are unsure of the total, so it will be whatever they approve.” Bradley said the maximum amount anticipated that Millview could be approved for is about 1,250 acre feet, but when it will receive the state’s answer is unclear. “We are unsure how long it will be ’til they approve the petition,” Bradley said. James Arens can be reached at [email protected]. this year than in previous years. He said he wasn’t sure why that might be. “It goes in cycles,” he said. “This is the year they’re going for broke.” Noe said the heavy rains that plagued Mendocino County until March have slowed the marijuana crop. He said COMMET has been seeing baby plants and plants in nurseries, two things that are almost unheard of this late in the season. Smaller plants may mean a later harvest season for many marijuana growers. Normally, the harvest season runs between July and October. It is also during this season that COMMET performs raids on identified marijuana gardens. COMMET often works with the California attorney general’s Campaign Against Marijuana Planting to raid gardens and eradicate plants. In 2005, CAMP seized and destroyed 1,134,692 marijuana plants, which had an estimated street value of $4.5 billion. In 2005, COMMET raided more than 397 marijuana gardens in Mendocino County and eliminated 144,159 marijuana plants. The Aerial Observation Training School will continue training through Friday. Ben Brown can be reached at [email protected]. NOYO THEATRE • Willits • 459-NOYO (6696) Visit us at our website www.cinemawest.com INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES 7:00PM WED & THUS ONLY Returns in August Superman Returns 1:00, 4:10, 7:30 PG13 Click PG13 1:10, 4:20, 7:10, 9:30 The Lake House 6:50, 9:20 PG Carfield: Tale of Two Kitties 12:50, 4:00 PG Please call theater recording for wheelchair accessibility information Adv. 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Supervisor Jim Wattenburger said the board is very happy with the decision. “He was the longest running CAO in the state of California in Mendocino County his entire time,” Wattenburger said. “He’s very personable, he communicates extremely well, he has an outstanding sense of humor...and keeps it on a business level instead of a personal level.” Wattenburger did not support the decision to remove Ball from his position but is optimistic for the future of the county. “We were on a good path. We’ve been derailed. We will get back on a good path,” Wattenburger said. while he said the number of U.S. casualties did not appear to be on the rise. But he said the Americans gained momentum in the fight against al-Qaida in Iraq after killing Abu Musab alZarqawi, and have devoted a lot of resources to targeting his successor as leader, Abu Ayyub al-Masri. “There is no question, if we can take him down, that will just disrupt the organization ... to the point Evacuation order for Wilkes-Barre, Pa., lifted TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Muddy, coffee-colored floodwaters poured into homes, basements and stores on both sides of the Delaware River and rose as high as the street signs Thursday in some of the worst flooding to hit the Northeast in decades. At least 15 deaths were blamed on the deluge. The city of WilkesBarre in Pennsylvania’s coal country was spared when the newly raised levees held back the raging Susquehanna River, and officials lifted an evacuation order covering 200,000 people. But other communities drenched by days of record-breaking rain were not as lucky. Along the swollen and still-rising Delaware River, thousands of people were driven from their homes and officials closed 10 bridges connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Katie Mintz can be reached at [email protected]. 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But the traditional staple, an old-fashioned hot dog on a steamed bun with a big swipe of mustard, seems to be passe. "I think it's good that people can get more than just hot dogs," says Amber Johnson of Aramark, the concessionaire which handles food at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. Make that way more than just hot dogs. Oh, you can still find a hot dog at the game steamed or grilled - but there is plenty to tantalize the adventurous and tempt the timid. AT&T Park Across the bay at AT&T Park in San Francisco, it is possible to spend the entire game searching for different food choices (but don't worry, there are dozens of TV screens throughout the park so you can watch the game while standing in line for a barbecue sandwich, a seafood salad sandwich or pizza). Maybe the best way to pick out your food at a Giants game is to arrive an hour before the first pitch and stroll around the park on the Promenade level. The Promenade - the walkway behind the lower deck seats that runs all the way around the park, is like a carnival. Every few feet the offerings, and the smells, change. Garlic lovers, head for the third base side of the park. Not far from one of the park's nine Gordon-Biersch garlic fry stands is a new entry this year - Taste of North Beach. The first item on its menu is the Forty Clove Garlic Chicken Sandwich from the Stinking Rose, San Francisco's popular North Beach restaurant. My companion and I amble on a little (the garlic fries can wait for later) and land on a bratwurst from one of three Say Hey Sausage stands in the park. The brat is tasty, but seems to be steamed, not grilled, and is served in a warm, soft bun. The best spot in the park for the diner who wants something truly different is in the centerfield plaza behind the scoreboard (next to the giant Coke bottle slide and the Build-ABear Workshop). The plaza features an outdoor dining area with a terrific view of San Francisco Bay. Next to the seating area is Fresh Catch, which features crab, shrimp and lobster salad on torpedo rolls. (A couple of Boudin Bakery stands offer clam chowder in a bread bowl.) We share a crab roll, though its Sean Connelley/Oakland Tribune A San Francisco Giants fan holds a cha-cha bowl at AT&T Park. delicate flavor is overpowered by the garlic fries. Nearby is Orlando's, Caribbean cuisine from Giants Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda's family recipes. Downstairs, at Big Guy Barbecue, is a pretty good pulled pork sandwich, right next to a piece of history. The sandwich needs a little more barbecue sauce (which is available at the counter) and is best served hot. The history is just a few feet away - the Big Guy Barbecue adjoins the hot dog stand where Barry Bonds' 715th home run was caught. The other dining hot spot is at the end of the Promenade on the first base side. In addition to Port Walk Pizza (which has garlic fries and a very short line) the area also has the new California Cookout, though we don't try the Ahi tuna fillet sandwich this time. When you want something stronger than a soda or coffee, the Mission Creek Cantina is there to serve up a cold one. The traditionalists haven't been forgotten. There are 10 Doggie Diners throughout the park, with old-fashioned hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn and (just like the song) Cracker Jack. Susan and Marc Rankin of San Francisco settled on some traditional hot dogs since it was their 2 1/2-year-old son Connor's first trip to the ballpark. The Rankins, recently relocated from Seattle, say they're a little disappointed with the family's first AT&T dining experience. "In Seattle (at Safeco Field, the Mariners' home park) they had better hot dogs and better Polish (sausages)," says Susan. For the health-conscious, veggie burgers, veggie dogs and turkey burgers are available at the four John J. McGraw Derby Grills. It seems, though, that many fans choose to leave their dietary cares at the ticket gate. On this chilly night, the line at the Ben & Jerry's stand was nearly as long as the line for the women's room. Bring your appetite, and bring your wallet: The bratwurst from Say Hey Sausage was $5.50, the garlic fries are $6.25, and the exotic sandwiches start at about $9. See BALLPARK, Page B-2 HONDA OUR 4TH OF JULY SALES EVENT STARTS NOW! NEW 2006 Accord EX 4DR A/T #089344 $ NEW 2006 Element EX-P 4WD A/T #003334 $ 00 21,699 NEW 2006 CR-V 4WD EX A/T $ 00 22,499 NEW 2006 Ridgeline RTS #543304 $ 21,488 NEW 2006 Pilot #000707 EX-L 2WD #041731 $ 00 00 29,229 NEW 2006 Civic DX 4DR 5-Speed #068126 00 27,629 $ 00 14,099 Se Habla Español All vehicles subject to prior sale. All prices plus government fees, taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge of $45, and any emissions testing charge and CA tire fee. Sale ends 7/2/06. HONDA 1400 Hastings Rd • Ukiah www.thurstonhonda.com 1-800-287-6727 707-468-9215 CREDIT UNION DIRECT LENDING LIVING B-2 – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 Rock Paper Scissors in a renaissance By CANDACE MURPHY The Oakland Tribune As usually happens, the argument is unresolvable. But in this case, the more familiar problems needing solving - who will take out the trash, who gets to ride shotgun, who has to pay the drink tab - are absent. Instead, these two men have juris doctor degrees, are embroiled in an insurance lawsuit and cannot agree about where to conduct the deposition of a witness. So at the order of a federal judge in Florida, the two lawyers will settle their dispute the old-fashioned way. On June 30 they will convene at a neutral site and engage in a solitary game of Rock Paper Scissors. ``I think it's great the judge ordered Rock Paper Scissors for conflict resolution,'' says Matti Leshem, co-commissioner of the USA Rock Paper Scissors League, headquartered in Los Angeles. ``But let's make sure they're playing by the rules.'' Thought to be one of the oldest children's games, Rock Paper Scissors - also called RPS and Roshambo - is in the midst of a renaissance. While the Florida judge's ruling certainly swiveled a spotlight on the game, RPS has enjoyed a groundswell of popularity over the past months. To wit: A monthly RPS podcast - a full 30 minutes devoted to RPS news, interviews with players and game strategy launched earlier this month. An RPS documentary written, directed and produced by Mike McKeown of Alberta, Canada, and titled ``Rock Paper Scissors - The Movie'' - is soon to be released. The first official stateside organization - the aforementioned USA RPS League was formed last year. One time journeymen players - like Master Roshambolla, often called the Bobby Fischer of RPS, and C. Urbanus, a legend out of Philadelphia - are now household names. And, finally, any RPS list would be remiss if it didn't mention the rogue game that broke out earlier this year on reality television juggernaut ``Survivor.'' Settling the argument of who would be the first to spend the night on comfort-free Exile Island, RPS not only met the needs of those stymied decisionmakers, it sealed itself in pop cultural history. ``We're in an RPS boom right now,'' says Alex Apter, co-host of RPS Radio, the monthly podcast available at rpsradio.com and on iTunes. ``We could easily go weekly. There's so much material out there right now.'' Though growing in stature on these shores, RPS is worldwide. A sport that evolved from the decisionmaking game akin to flipping a coin, drawing straws or counting out a solid eeniemeenie-minie-moe, RPS is known in various parts of the globe as Janken, Shnik Shnak Shnuk, Ching Chong Chow, Farggling and Scissors Paper Stone. Its universality owes to its simplicity: Game players choose one of three signs, throw it at an appointed time, and the superior throw wins. According to international rules, rock beats scissors; scissors beats paper; and paper beats rock. Dynamite, contrary to some unethical rule-bending on various American playgrounds, does not exist and is not a fourth option for a throw. ``The rules are simple, and clear,'' says Leshem, 43, noting that the RPS League's 10 rules - or, as he prefers, commandments - are listed on his organization's Web site (www.usarps.com). ``People start playing it very, very young, and can play it up until they're on their deathbed. It's the perfect sport. What other sport are you equipped, out of the womb, to play?'' While RPS' history is no doubt rich, a founding date for the game is unknown. Most RPS veterans throw their hands up in futility when asked to pinpoint when the first decision by RPS was made, allowing only that the invention of scissors traces back, according to some archeologists, to 1500 B.C. Others maintain that the game was invented in Japan, where it's called Jan Ken Pon. Others cast the net back even further. ``RPS has been played since the caveman days when it was known as Rock Rock Rock," maintains Leshem of the RPS League. ``Mostly, cavemen died of exhaustion because it was very difficult to determine winners.'' Though it's tempting to cast off RPS as just another fringe sport - where sport is in quotation marks and comparisons to other seemingly unathletic activities like backgammon and competitive eating lie close by - it's all serious business. At least, it must be, if controversy within its athletes' ranks is any indication. That dispute lies in the fact that there are two competing governing bodies for the sport. The first is the World RPS Society (worldrps.com), founded by Graham and Douglas Walker, headquartered in Canada, represented by the motto, ``Serving the needs of decision makers since 1918'' and bearing a coat of arms of, well, arms throwing rock, paper and scissors. The other is the newly formed USA RPS League, which is sponsored by Bud Light, resides in cyberspace on MySpace and just last April wrapped up its first RPS tournament with a cash purse of $50,000. The USA RPS' Leshem scoffs at the World RPS Society's claim to global stature, likening it to any American football team who claims the title of world champion after winning the Super Bowl. While the World RPS Society had no response - a phone call placed to Douglas Walker of the World RPS Society in interest of providing equal time was not returned in time for publication - students of the game say such growing pains are to be expected when a sport breaks out from the underground and goes mainstream. For some, it's been bittersweet to watch. ``Anything that gets people interested in RPS as a sport is fantastic,'' says RPS Radio's Apter, 28. ``But it is sad to see something that came from such passion, and wake up and see it on Bud Light labels and on an A&E special. But I guess that happens with any sport.'' The real question that remains unanswered is just how much more RPS can grow. Locally, RPS is bursting at the seams, or at least it seems to be to Naomi Brilliant, president of the unconventional Roshambo Winery in Healdsburg, which held its fourth Rock Paper Scissors contest June 3. While the first tournament had just 84 competitors, this year's drew 256, with Kristen Lantz, a 28-year-old resident of Philadelphia, taking home the $1,000 first place prize and trophy. Adding to the drama was the New York film crew present, in town to tape the competition for ``CBS Sunday Morning.'' ``We started out really small. Basically, after we named the winery, it just made sense to have a small competition,'' says Brilliant, 33. ``I always liked the idea of the game - you don't have to be a jock, and anyone can do it.'' Ballpark Continued from Page B-1 McAfee Coliseum Remember the old railcar luncheon in "Diner?" That's what the Coliseum would be on a smaller scale: Nothing worthy of a three-star restaurant, but there are some good things on the menu. If they served breakfast at the Coliseum, it would be two eggs over-easy with crisp bacon, slightly greasy hash browns and toast - not elegant, but satisfying. The utilitarian Coliseum (it remains one of the few major league stadiums built to accommodate baseball and football) has a much more scaled-down menu than AT&T Park. But when it comes to the established standards for baseball fans, the Coliseum does it pretty well. The A's replaced their old steamed standby, the Colossal Dog, with the vastly improved Grilled Coliseum Dog ($4.50). My last encounter with a Colossal Dog, during a high school football playoff game here, left a bad taste in my mouth literally. The dog was undercooked and tasted more like Vienna sausage. As if to prove its authenticity, the Grilled Dog has actual grill marks. This one is served on a slightly toasty sesame seed bun; add some mustard and sauerkraut, a side of Gordon-Biersch garlic fries and a soda...it's almost better than watching Reggie Jackson or Mark McGwire take batting practice back in the day. (The garlic fries at the Coliseum and at AT&T had the same great flavor, but the Coliseum fries were a lit- THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL If you're contemplating buying season tickets at AT&T Park, maybe some strawberry shortcake will seal the deal. In the Field Club and luxury box levels open only to season ticket holders Bon Appetit's offerings rival those of most San Francisco restaurants. tle soggy - though 75 cents cheaper.) The Coliseum has the somewhat swanky West Side Club, a public restaurant on the mezzanine level with an enormous bar, reserved tables with a view of the field and open tables with big-screen TVs above the bar. Here, the West Side Carvery serves grilled turkey panini sandwiches. For $13.50, we also get serve-it-yourself sides of spinach salad and fruit salad, and a bag of chips. The sandwich, served on a soft French roll, is big and the tasty turkey has a bit of spice to it. I can't figure out, though, how a grilled sandwich would have cold meat and unmelted cheese. Les and Karen Horton, longtime A's fans from Alameda, say they swear by the Saag's sausages. "We're Saag's dogs fans," says Les. "I love the bratwurst, with the grilled onions." Horton says he does forego the brat on Oakland's Dollar Hot Dog Nights, Wednesday night games when the traditional dogs can be had for just a buck. "On Dollar Hot Dog Nights, I'll have five or six," he says. Acting on his recommendation, I make my way downstairs for a Saag's bratwurst. Alas, little more than an hour into the game, there was not a brat to be found. The linguica is a good second choice, a great snap on the first bite, terrific taste. But the rest of it? A swing and a miss: The sesame seed bun is cold, so it won't wrap around the meat, and most of the not-too-well grilled onions and bell peppers end up in the cardboard tray. The Grilled Dog, garlic fries and a soda is $14, and the linguica is $5.50. If you're strapped for cash, both parks are ready, willing and able to take credit cards at most concession stands. Win or lose, you won't leave hungry. Bon Appetit shortcake If you're contemplating buying season tickets at AT&T Park, maybe some strawberry shortcake will seal the deal. In the Field Club and luxury box levels - open only to season ticket holders Bon Appetit's offerings rival those of most San Francisco restaurants. Bon Appetit of Palo Alto handles catering for the Field Club and the luxury boxes, and their strawberry shortcake has become a sensation at AT&T Park. "The look on their faces as the people try to get a bite out of this before they get back to their seats, and they have whipping cream all over their face," says Markus Hartmann, district manager for Bon Appetit. The shortcake is far more than just a glob of frozen strawberries on a piece of shortcake with a big spritz of whipped topping. That would never fly with Bon Appetit's philosophy. Twice a week, during the baseball season, chefs from the company stockpile fresh fruits and vegetables from the Farmer's Market at the San Francisco Ferry Building, then make the short trip to AT&T Park. There, the fresh strawberries from Yerna Farms are prepared, with an ample supply pureed for the topping. Strawberries and sauce are scooped onto a freshly made shortcake biscuit - "It's a nifty recipe," Hartmann says - then buried in fresh whipped cream. The stand in the Field Club is called, appropriately, the Farmer's Market, Hartmann says. It started in 2001 with a display of a single wooden cart. There are now four carts in the Field Club, and the items served are made from what the cooks find at the Ferry Building Farmer's Market. "We go there twice a week, buying fresh, available produce and building relationships with the growers, then come back, put it on a big table and the chefs prepare it and serve it that night," Hartmann says. 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Meadows, 468-3526 [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal by Charles M. Schulz PEANUTS by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman ZITS by Scott Adams DILBERT by Art and Chip Sansom THE BORN LOSER BLONDIE by Dean Young and Jim Raymond by Bob Thaves FRANK AND ERNEST FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE by Lynn Johnson BEETLE BAILEY by Mort Walker DOONESBURY by Gary Trudeau HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Dik Browne Datebook: Friday, June 30 Today is the 181st day of 2006 and the 10th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) was formed. In 1971, the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, was ratified. In 1982, the proposed Equal Rights Amendment failed when its ratification deadline passed. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Lena Horne (1917-), actress, is 89; David Alan Grier (1955), actor, is 51; Vincent D’Onofrio (1959-), is 47; Rupert Graves (1963-), actor, is 43; Mike Tyson (1966-), boxer, is 40; Michael Phelps (1985-), Olympic swimmer, is 21. ASTROGRAPH By Bernice Bede Osol Saturday, July 1, 2006 In the year ahead, you may get involved in numerous undertakings, and, although each may be small or minimal, their collective yield could turn out to be rather astounding. What you learn from this will serve you well for years. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Your thinking cap will be sufficiently organized to analyze and discuss a complicated issue or situation with associates whose support would be quite helpful. Make your case now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — This may be a good time to go shopping for things you want or need. You’ll have a sharp eye for what is a good bargain, and you are likely to get considerable mileage out of your funds. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Your judgment on what is best for you to do will be superior to others, whose interests are their own. Don’t let them talk you into doing things you’d rather not. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Problems that are plaguing you are best worked out in solitude. Listening to others about your concerns may only confuse you more. Get off by your- TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1994, U.S. ice skater Tonya Harding was stripped of her national championship title and banned from competition for life because of her role in the assault on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan. TODAY’S QUOTE: “When one has much to put into them, a day has a hundred pockets.” — Friedrich Nietzsche TODAY’S FACT: In 1872, Susan B. Anthony registered and voted in Rochester, self where they can’t interfere. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You’ll enjoy spending some of your time with friends, as long as the activity is enjoyable or constructive in some manner. Wasting your time doing nothing will leave you empty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Once you set your mind on a goal or objective, it is unlikely that anybody or anything will steer you off the course you set. The targets you’ll be going after will be worth hitting. 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After you have solved the "Order Grid" doing as direction "A" says, put the letters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer. CHAOS GRID 13 I 10 R 16 U 17 P 22 D 11 L 10 G 13 E 13 U 22 O 8 H 16 I THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion 8 V 13 L 19 S 13 B Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words. NASPY CLUE: MAKE KNOWN ORDER GRID 56 56 10 G 56 10 R 56 16 U 56 ©2006 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DIGUE 56 8 H 56 56 56 56 6/30/2006 DECODED MESSAGE: SPEEXO ANSWERS IN NEXT EDITION © 2006 Robert Barnett www.jumble.com ARROMT Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon. Answers to Previous Learning Challenger ABODE AND DOMICILE 38 A 41 E 43 D 40 C 38 B 45 A 41 O 38 I 44 O 39 N 37 M 42 L 42 D 37 D 41 I 42 E Ans: A Yesterday’s 6/29/2006 OF (Answers tomorrow) PENCE GIGGLE HARDLY Jumbles: FACET Answer: When the diver was interviewed, his comments were — IN “DEPTH” Adoptee’s birthday doesn’t have to be a downer Dear Annie: I have a birthday coming up, and to put it briefly, it’s a sad occasion for me because I was put up for adoption, making my birth cold and disconnected. My birthday has gotten increasingly difficult for me to enjoy, and I would prefer that any celebration happen after the fact, if at all. My parents think I am being selfish, that I am making the occasion all about me, and that I do not appreciate my existence or what they have given me. This is not true. It just makes me sad that my life had to start out that way. I have other emotions that I can’t really understand. I only know that my birthday is sad and I would like to be left alone. I don’t want presents, but my parents want to celebrate. Last year’s birthday was horrendous (I burst into tears at a restaurant), and I would not like a repeat. Please help me convince my parents that I do appreciate what they’ve given me. This day simply has more to do with a broken relation- ANNIE’S MAILBOX By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar ship from my past. -- Anonymous Dear Anonymous: We think you are a little obsessed with your birth. Of course your parents want to celebrate -- the day you were born, a much-wanted child came into their lives. It’s also the day you found a loving and supportive family. We do not know why you insist on looking at your birth in the most negative way possible, but since your focus hasn’t improved over time, it might help to talk to a counselor about it and those “other emotions” you don’t understand. Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband had a colostomy. Since then, every time I’ve FRIDAY EVENING 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 mentioned taking a vacation, he looks for excuses not to go, claiming it would be difficult to empty and clean the colostomy bag. I realize that toilet facilities in some parts of the USA and Western Europe are not the best, but there must be tourists who have coped with this situation. Maybe your readers can come up with answers. -- Need To Get Away Dear Get Away: According to the United Ostomy Associations of America (uoaa.org; 1800-826-0826), many people with ostomies travel extensively. The organization has recommendations about how to pack, what to bring on the plane, how to store supplies in your car, etc. Your husband needs to feel secure about managing a trip. Please contact the United Ostomy Associations of America for some helpful tips and reassurance. 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Disease symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, jaundice, headaches, and fatigue. However, these symptoms are not just associated with diseasecauseing organisms in drinking water. They may also be caused by a number of factors other that your water. The Department has set up an enforceable drinking water standard for total coliform to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects. Under this standard, no more than 5 percent of the samples collected during a month can contain these bacteria for systems that collect 40 or more samples per month. Systems that collect fewer than 40 samples per month cannot have more than one total coliform positive sample in a month without violating the standard. Drinking water which meets this standard is usually not associated with a health risk for disease-causeing bacteria and should be considered safe. This notification of the public is being done in compliance with Section 64464, Title 22 of the CCR as a means of keeping the public informed. Persons wishing more information should contact: /s/ Craig Cassin CRAIG CASSIN 391-5014 490-06 6/30/06 LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION Elk Mountain Fuelbreak Phase II As the Responsible Official, Upper Lake District Ranger Blaine Baker signed a Decision Memo on June 29, 2006 authorizing construction of 300-foot wide shaded fuelbreak along the Elk Mountain Road to serve as a strategic control point for fire suppression, assisting in the protection of life and private property within the wildland-Urban Interface and wildlife habitat in the Pine Mountain Late-Successional Reserve. Phase I of the project constructed the fuelbreak from Middle Creek Campground to the junction of Packsaddle Road (18N25), and Phase II will continue from the Packsaddle Road, north along the Elk Mountain Road, to the junction of the road to the Rice Fork Summer Homes located in T17N, R10W, Sections 3, 4, 10 and T18N, R10W, Sections 22, 23, 27, 28 and 33, MDBM. Construction of the fuelbreak will involve removal of brush and thinning of understory trees, and disposal of resulting slash. Copies of the Decision Memo and Project Planning Record are available at the Upper Lake Ranger District Office. This decision is not subject to appeal in accordance with the 19 October 2005 order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California in Case No. CIVF-036386JKS, and the 24 April 2006 order of the United States District Court in Montana in Case No. CV 03-119-M-DWM. No interest, other than positive comments, was received by the close of the comment period. 459-06 6-30/06 Notice is hereby given that the preliminary budget for Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District for 2006/2007 has been approved and is available for inspection by interested persons at the Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire House in Redwood Valley. On July 13, 2006 at 7;00 p.m. at the Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire House in Redwood Valley the District Board will meet for the purpose of fixing the final budget and any person may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, addition or omission of any item of the budget. 6-30-06 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Chapter 10, commencing with 21700 of the Business & Professions Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C&M SelfStorage, 297 Brush St., Ukiah, Ca. 95482 (707462-1299), will cause to be sold to the general public by oral auction at 9:00 am on July, 7 2006 the property described as furniture, household goods, appliances, tool, & miscellaneous. Name Dianne Reisman Antonia Gonzalez Linda Brown Reyna Reed Sylvia Henson Erica George Mark Drouin Justin Anderson Thomas Castro Unit# 116 148 412 518 551 595 1099 1206 1244 Landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed from the premises by 6:00 pm on the date of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Landlord and obligated par ty. Auction conducted pursuant to Sec. 2328 of the Commercial Code and 535 of Public Code. Auctioneer: Robert McCarthy Bond# 0347716 PUBLIC NOTICE 379-06 6-9,16,23,30/06 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2006-F0277 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE SPORTS ATTIC BAR AND GRILL 108 Standley St Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ronald Ray Madden 760 Canyon Ct. Ukiah, CA 95482 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 18, 2006. Endorsed-Filed on April 17, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office. /s Ronald Ray Madden RONALD RAY MADDEN 436-06 478-06 6-30,7-7,14/06 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 1078059-08 APN: 160-272-07 TRA: 154028 Loan No: xxxxx7992 Ref: Jones, Danny Unver Important notice to property owner: You are in default under a Deed of Trust, dated October 16, 2001. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. On July 20, 2006, at 10:00 am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 01, 2001, as Inst. No. 2001-21541, in book -, page -, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Mendocino County, State of California executed by Danny R. Jones and Warene B. Jones, husband and wife, as joint tenants will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: At the main entrance to the Mendocino County Courthouse, 100 North State Street Ukiah California all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said Deed of Trust . The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1233 Skyloah Way Redwood Valley CA 95470. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust to wit: $ 151,167.48 with interest thereon from September 01, 2005 @ the rate of 9.990% per annum as provided in said note(s) plus cost and any advances with interest. Estimated total debt $ 168,645.31. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (714) 259-7850, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 23, 2006 By: Rhonda Rorie Authorized Signature ASAP# 777786 06/30/2006, 07/07/2006, 07/14/2006 6-9,16,23,30/06 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2006-F0418 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CONTACT MORTGAGE 759 South State St. Ukiah, CA 95482 Neece Investments L.L.C. 9401 Laughlin Way Redwood Valley, CA 95470 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2006. Endorsed-Filed on June 7, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office. /s/William Neece WILLIAM NEECE Owner 438-06 6-9,16,23,30/06 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2006-F0421 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WEST COAST CNC PRECISION MACHINING 355 Kunzler Ranch Road Ste. H Ukiah, Ca 95482 Jesse Lopez 7920 Oak Pond Ct. Redwood Valley, CA 95470 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 8, 2006. Endorsed-Filed on June 8, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office. /s Jesse Lopez JESSE LOPEZ 454-06 6/16,23,30,7/7/06 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2006-F0442 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PUBLIC NOTICE I.R.I.S. Ideal Retail Internet Sales 490 Milani Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482 Christine Keri Lapides 1200 Marina Drive Ukiah, CA 95482 Amanda Joy Shaw 490 Milani Drive Ukiah,CA 95482 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 10, 2006. EndorsedFiled on June 15, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office. /s/Christine Lapides CHRISTINE LAPIDES /s/Amanda Shaw AMANDA SHAW 453-06 6/16,23,30,7/7/06 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2006-F0441 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WALK AND ROLL ADVERTISING 15201 HWY 101 Hopland, CA 95449 Mindy Blumann 15201 HWY 101 Hopland, CA 95449 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 15, 2006. Endorsed-Filed on June 15, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office. /s Mindy Blumann MINDY BLUMANN C L A S S I F I E D S 468-3535 or 468-3536 or 468-3529 10 NOTICES ADOPTIONS & FOSTER CARE True to Life Children's Services seeks families. Reimbursement, training & professional support provided. 463-1100 #236800809 WANTED Best Black Bart & Entries for Redwood Valley Black Bart Parade Saturday July 1, 11 a.m. 485-0487 20 PERSONALS Anyne wtnss’g a hit & run of red Frd Rnger trck in Applebees pking lot Tues June 27 at approx 1:15pm call Rob Winiger @ Sherzer Ins. 463-1010 WANTED CUSTARD RECIPES Please send to PO Box 1914 Ukiah Ca 95482 30 LOST & FOUND $100 REWARD on info leading to stolen property. Poulan chain Saw/case Purple/Green Brand New called Wild Thing. House key tool set & white purse also please call 462-3746 FOUND: Bible between Upper Lake Hwy 20 and Blue Lakes. 462-0415 Lost Cat 6/28 Sliver Tabby Empire Gardens 468-1230 LOST June 26 Female Dog “Tiny” S. End of Willits 456-0565 110 EMPLOYMENT WANTED Summer Tutoring available for K-8 students. Have CA multiple subject credential. Please call Nicolena Hutchins at 463-2529 120 HELP WANTED BARTENDER Vic’s Place 485-8422 Cabinetmaker/ Stainer/Finisher Ukiah Custom Cabinets is currently seeking a skilled Stainer/ Finisher. 5 yrs. min. exp. 707-391-7967 120 HELP WANTED ROP TEACHER OFFICE OCCUPATIONS PT (2 hrs/day, 3 dys/wk, + staff mtgs) in Ukiah $27.84-$46.36/hr. Provide instruction in general office occupations. Requires knowledge of basic comp. operations, Word/Powerpoint/ Excel. Exp. in business marketing. Regular teaching cred not req’d. Designated Sub Cred issued based upon work exp. or possession of Single Sub Cred. in Business. Mendocino County Office of Education For an app packet www.mcoe.us/jobs or call 707-467-5012 DEADLINE: 6/30/06 ACCT Clerk, PT, for local nonprofit. Duties: AP/AR bank reconciliations, gen. office tasks. Min. 2 yr computerized acct’g req’d. QuickBooks exp. preferred. Pick up application @ Project Sanctuary, 499 Leslie St., Ukiah or @ [email protected]. Deadline 4:30PM July 7, 2006. All Shifts Available! Full-Time & PartTime. No experience needed. Full training provided. Drug test required, cannabis not tested for hire. Help disabled in their home. 485-0165. Banking Assistant Customer Service Supervisor Savings Bank of Mendocino County is accepting applications for Assistant Customer Service Supervisor at our Ukiah Main Office. Customer service oriented, experienced teller with at least two years bank operational experience to promote customer service excellence. Midlevel supervisory duties in teller operations. Assists Operations Officer with various assigned duties. Must pass teller test. Salary range: $2126-$3188 D.O.E. Apply in person at Savings Bank 120 HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN NEEDED: A premier automotive shop in Ukiah is looking for an experienced auto tech. We offer an excellent work environment with quality equipment. We pay for ongoing training; we have the best clients in the valley. We offer a benefit package that includes paid holidays that you can chose, paid vacation, and paid medical. Paid health conscious activities, a great incentive program plus many other benefits. We are looking for someone that takes great pride in their work, someone that can work well as part of a team and also on their own. If you enjoy showing off your skills and are open to continually training in the automotive field, then we are looking for you. Call Adam at 707-696-4332 to set up a time that we can talk. All applications are confidential. Banking Central Services Assistant Manager Savings Bank of Mendocino County is accepting applications for Central Services Assistant Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the banks policies and applicable laws in the absence of the Central Services Manager. Includes check and statement processing, overdraft and stop payment review, research, various customer service duties. Salary range: $2126-$3188 D.O.E. Apply in person at Savings Bank 200 N. School St. Ukiah CA by Monday July 10, 2006 at 4:00 pm. AA/EOE m/f/v/d CONFIDENTIAL Admin Asst. AVUSD-F/T w/bene. $32,253-$36,937/yr. Apply Sara I., Anderson Vly. District Office Box 457 Boonville, CA 95415 120 HELP WANTED Banking Central Services Telephone Desk and Stop Payment Desk Savings Bank of Mendocino County is accepting applications for Central Services Telephone Desk and Central Services Stop Payment Desk. Both Desks handle telephone inquiries, stop payment and statement processing, customer requests, performing a variety of daily departmental tasks. Customer service experience required. Banking experience helpful. Apply in person at Savings Bank 200 N. School St. Ukiah CA by Monday July 10, 2006 at 4:00 pm. AA/EOE m/f/v/d Ceramic Tile Distributor looking for Sales Associate with a positive attitude & able to provide excel. customer service. Must be reliable & able to work Sats. Apply at 169-A Mason St. in Ukiah. Btwn10-12 wkdays. Chainsaw & Pick Up truck req. Temp/PT country job. Ok for teen. 228-6887. Chevron is now accepting apps. for FT & PT positions at all 3 Ukiah locations. Apply in person. Clinical Services Associate Mendocino County. MH Dept, $2837$3449/Mo. Req BS in Social Work, Psych, or related; and four yrs exp providing rehab services in a MH setting. Apply by 7/14/06 to: HR Dept, 579 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482, (707) 463-4261, w/TDD (800) 735-2929. www.co. mendocino.ca.us/hr EOE 200 N. School St. Ukiah CA by Monday July 10, 2006 at 4:00 pm. AA/EOE m/f/v/d 100 Kawi Place, Willits • 459-7330 HELP WANTED • IT System Administrator • Casino Host • Tech Manager Paid Full Benefits Please contact the Casino at (707)459-7330 Applications may be picked up at the Casino or go to www.blackbartcasino.com The leader in correctional health care, has an immediate opening in the TOP NURSING POSITION TOP POSITIONS 489-06 MENDOCINO COUNTY JAIL LVN Per Diem Nights Salary $30.60 per hour Call Claire 707-463-4538 or e-mail [email protected] www.cfmg.com B-6- FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 120 HELP WANTED CITY OF WILLITS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II/III Annual Salary: Engineering Tech. II: $39,543 - $48-064; Engineering Tech. III: $48,648 - $59,132 annually, plus an excel. ben. pkg & 2% at 55 CalPERS. Must be self-motivated & play a major role in performing a variety of paraprofessional & tech. functions relative to civil eng. functions & activities for City projects & activities. Desirable skills incl sufficient field and/or office paraprofessional exp. in civil eng. design & construction practices as well as courses in math, computer-sided design, construction practices, surveying, materials testing, and/or other related courses. A cert. of completion from an accredited Civil Eng. Tech. or other related tech. prgm may be substituted for a portion of the exp. req. Only 1 pos. avail. Will be classified at either the Tech II or Tech III level DOE & qual. Apps. can be obtained at Willits City Hall 111 E. Commercial St. Apply by 5 pm Fri., 07-21-06. EOE. Classified Representative position available. Approximately 32 to 40 hours per week. No weekends. Must have great customer service skills and excellent phone skills. good spelling and typing abilities are a plus. Must be reliable and able to pass mandatory drug test. Star ting pay $8.50 per hour plus commission and benefits. P/U application @ Hometown Shopper, 194 Ford Rd. Ukiah CNA’s F/T, P/T, days & PM’s. Great working cond. Apply in person Valley View Skilled Nursing Center, 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL 120 HELP WANTED Cloverdale Healthcare We’re expanding! Seeking dietary aides & cooks. Join our winning team! P/T & F/T positions. Jill @ 894-5201 COMMERCIAL DRIVER w/class A or B license, year around position, consistent hours, benefits include health, retirement, holiday, vacation, etc. Job description and application available at SOLID WASTES OF WILLITS, INC. 351 Franklin Ave., Willits 459-4845 CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Established General Contractor seeks motivated Superintendents with multi-family residential & commercial experience for projects in Oakland, Berkeley and SF. Proficiency with computers required. Competitive Salar y and full benefits. Submit resume to fax: 510-444-4195 or email: [email protected] Dental Front Office P/T w/room for growth. Ins. billing, A/R, Reception. Comp skills req. Dentrix a+. To Start July or Aug. Fax res. 707-462-7601 Or send to 1091 S. Dora St. Ukiah, CA 95482 DRIVER deliver in our van. Starting $8 hr 489-5115 Howard Hospital Opportunities RN, ICU, FT RN, ER, per diem RN, PACU, PT RN, M/S Shift Sup, FT FNP/Inf. Cntrl/Empl. Hlth, PT OT, FT RN, HomHlth, PT Pharm Tech, FT Switchboard Op, FT CRNA, FT HowardHospital.com or call 456-3105 120 HELP WANTED DRIVERS - Golden State Overnight is hiring drivers with van or pickup w/shell for local morning small package delivery routes based in Mendocino County area. Earn $10.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement plus additional reimbursement based on local fuel cost. Benefits available including health coverage and 401K with Company match. Call Steven Koller 866-779-7726. Drivers-Class A. Chips and Logs, local haul. Current DMV printout 459-4131 Executive Secretary work & communicate effectively with commissioned staff members, grantees & par tners, organize meetings & events including logistics & materials. Strong organizational skills, consistent & professional work demeanor. 32-40 hrs. wkly. with some scheduling flexibility. Sal. approx. $17.85 DOE. Please submit cover letter & resume by fax or email: 462-5570 or tami@ mendochildren.org. F/T OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT to handle all aspects of dispensing eyeglasses & contact lenses & some office procedures. 462-5361 F/T Plumber Technician Professional & friendly, Basic plumbing/ mech. skills, knowledge of res., Must have C.D.L., and clean DMV, Class B or A lic. a +, Will provide vehicle and equip., Good bens, will train, salary depends on skill level. Please send resume to P.O. Box 1496, Ukiah or call 462-4012 120 HELP WANTED FORD STREET PROJECT 120 HELP WANTED 120 LIKE CHILDREN? Outpatient Counselor Provide assessment & AOD Educ. Min. 2 yr exp. F/T Benefited. $14.32 hr. Pick up job description & application at 139 Ford Street, Ukiah, CA www.fordstreet.org FSP is an EOE Gaming Commissioner & Compliance Inspector For job desc & app call 707-744-1647 ext. 1342 or email dhendricks@ hoplandtribe.com Graveyard shift WORKING with kids, small homelike environment, good pay & benefits. Fax resume to 463-6957 INVENTORY CONTROL Hvy data entr y & genr’l clerical duties in a wood products mfg. environ. Dependability & accuracy a must, 10 key by touch, computer lit. Mass 90 knowl. desirable, but not req. Temp. F/T. poss. perm F/T. Star ts immed. Sal. DOE. Email or fax resume & cvr ltr to L. Erfurth at 707-459-1018 [email protected] Night Staff FT, 32 hr. & 40 hour shifts. Full benefits. $9.40 to start. Qualifications: Pass medical and drug exam. TB test, criminal background check and have valid Ca. drivers license. Great new medical, dental, vision pkg., matching 403B, TSA Plan, paid holidays & vacation, paid training’s, on duty meals. Apply: Trinity Youth Services 915 W. Church St. or on line @ www.trinity cfs.org HELP WANTED This might be the job for you. CHILDCARE WORKERS, ALL SHIFTS. Superior Court Mendocino County COURT REPORTER $4283 - $5740/Mo Full Benefit package To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews please apply by: July 14, 2006, however, this position will remain open until filled. For application/information Call: (707) 463-6815. Or apply at: 100 North State St Room 303, Ukiah, CA 95482. www.mendocino. courts.ca.gov Senior Prevention Services Coordinator Mendocino County. Mental Health Dept, $3802-$4622/Mo. Req BA in Public Health, Social Science or related and two yrs exp. Program serving homeless people with Mental Illness. Req: Data Coll. Apply by 7/14/06 to: HR Dept, 579 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482, (707) 463-4261, w/TDD (800) 735-2929. www.co.mendocino. ca.us/hr EOE Janitorial Maint/ Housekeeping F/T Apply in person 1162 S. Dora F/T 4 day week. Star ting salar y $9.40 per hour. On call $9 per hour. Qualifications: Pass medical and drug exam, TB test, criminal background check and have valid Cal. Drivers license. GREAT NEW MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION PKG. matching 403B TSA Plan, paid holidays & vacation, paid training’s, on duty meals. FREE Co-op Day Care Provided Apply: TRINITY YOUTH SERVICES 915 W. Church St. or on line@ wwwtrinitycfs.org LOADER OPERATOR w/class A or B license, year around position, benefits include health, retirement, holiday, vacation, etc. Job description and application available at SOLID WASTES OF WILLITS, INC. 351 Franklin Ave., Willits 459-4845 Looking for a Career in Printing? Maverick Enterprises, manufacturer of secondary closures has openings for the following positions; Press Operators & Press Assistants. FT, rotating shifts, full benefits. Drug screen & physical req. Apply 751 E. Gobbi St. Ukiah, CA 95482 Fax: 707-463-0188 jbrown@ maverickcaps.com 120 HELP WANTED LVN/RN Case Mngr. Community Health Clinic in Willits seeks exp. nurse. Competitive pay. DOE great bens. Fax: 468-0793 [email protected] www.mchcinc.org Maintenance Associate Busy Prop. Mgt. firm seeks motivated, dependable, individual w/basic construction exp. for F/T position. Must have reliable vehicle & valid DL. Benefit pkg avail. Apply at Selzer Realty 300 E. Gobbi St., Ukiah Marine Crews Seekg Lic Mates 500T w/ARPA, Lic’d Engineers, AB,s & QMEDs. STCW95 & MMD req FT/PT Mark 425-407-0751 EOE NCO Head Start - Ukiah Site Super visor/ Teacher I-IIIAA/BA in CDV & exp. or qualify for CDE. Site Supe Permit. Exp w/low income fam + Supvn. $14.91$16.63/hr. Asst & Assoc Teach I-II - Asst Teach - Must have 6 Core CDV units. $8.80/hr. Assoc. Teach I-II-Must have 12 Core CDV units & 6 mos. ECE exp. $10.32-11.28/ hr. Family Suppor t Specialist - work w/low income families enrolled in head Star t Ctr. Posn’s range from Trainee to FSS II $10.01-$12.84. Sp/Eng. Bil pref. All posn’s w/ranges DOQ & exp.+ bens. Aide - for HS Ctr. Sp/Eng Bil preferred. $8.04/hr. Must complete NCO app. Incl transcripts (Copies) 707-462-1954 x 302 or www.ncoinc.org. Closes 5 PM 7/5 (Postmarks not accepted). EOE. 120 HELP WANTED NCO RCCC - Ukiah CC Subsidy Specialist I. Enroll families, AA degree in child dev or rel’td fld pref. Exc math + comm skills req. Computer + human svs exp. Sp/Eng Bil pref. $10.95 - $11.50/hr DOQ, 35 hr/wk & full bene. Must submit NCO app: 467-3200 x302 or www.ncoinc.org Closes 5 PM 7/5 (postmark not accepted). EOE NEW EXCITING POSITION WORKING WITH KIDS 6 wks pd vacation 401 K. Day & Eve avail. Small homelike environment, good pay & benefits. Fax resume to 463-6957. Now Hiring servers, bussers, & kitchen, cooks & bartenders. Please apply @ Crushed Grape 13500 Hwy 101 Hopland OFC MGR Community Foundation. 30 hr.wk; full health/F/V. Job/aplication infor at www.communityfound.org OFFICE ASSISTANT I Mendocino County Department of Social Services Salary: $804-$976/ Bi-weekly Entry level/trainee clerical position. Seeking individuals with superb organizational and communication skills. FT w/benefits. For info call 707-467-5866 or go to: www.mss.ca.gov to “Career Opportunities”. Closes 7/14/06 Park Falls Dental Seeking a Hygienist for 2 days. Competitive pay. Resume to: fax 463-8632 or call 462-8719 Ask for Tonia 120 HELP WANTED Office Assistant/ Receptionist F/T position w/busy Prop. Mgt. firm. Must be professional, detail oriented, able to multi-task, knowledge of office equip. & procedures. Benefit pkg. avail. Applications avail. at: Realty World Selzer Realty 300 E. Gobbi St. OFFICE MANAGER 20 hrs. wk. Exp. in data entry, bkkping, Micro Soft, Quick Books Pro, File Maker, Resume to MCAVN PO Box 1350, Ukiah, Ca 95482 or [email protected] P/T Cook RA’S & MA’s Will train. Apply in person 1343 S. Dora St. P/T Lndscp’g, P/T Cln’g prsn want’d. Gen Knw. of Plnts & Mach. AVBC-Steve H/ Dan H 895-2337 ext. 13 or 42 PRESCHOOL TEACHER (aftnoons) Starts 8/31. Waldorf School. 22 hrs/wk. $13/hr. ECE units req. Waldorf exp pref. 485-8719 or fax 485-7335. employment @mendocinowaldorf.org RDA - Little Lake Health Center in Willits F/T regular. Competitive $ DOE. Great benefits. Fax: 468-0793. [email protected] www.mchcinc.org RDA Sal. & benes. DOE. Contact office mgr. 702 S. Dora St.Ukiah RECEPTIONIST-Exp. for busy dental clinic. Srong customer service. $10-$12/hr DOE. Great benefits. Fax: 468-0793. [email protected] www.mchcinc.org Round Table Pizza Now hiring for eves & wkends. Must be 18 or older. Apply in person between 1-4 @ 292 S. State St. 120 HELP WANTED SALES CLERK. Must be avail. eves. & wkends. Apply at New Realese Video 1072 N. State Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Schat’s Bakery is looking for a CAKE DECORATOR. Exp. pref. Apply at 113 W. Perkins St. SECRET SHOPPERS Needed to evaluate Local Business. Flex hrs, E-mail Req’d 800585-9024 ext 6520 SECRETARY INSURANCE OFFICE. Fax res. 468-0910 SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST Wanted for busy professional office in Willits. Immediate full/part time opening for motivated, dependable individual. Experience mandatory. Excellent organizational, communication and secretarial skills, computer knowledge including Word and Excel required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: PO Box 820, Willits, CA 95490. Security Guard/ Event Staff. P/T to F/T. $7.00 hr. to start DOE. For more info. call 888-211-2321. Seeking people to work one on one supporting DD invididual in a home setting. Call Cindy 468-9331 Septic/Plumbing Indp. contr. to install new/maint. in mobile home park. 696-0363 Skills Coach All Shifts. No exp. nec. Must like working with people. $8.50-$10. Drug test. DMV printout. H.S. diploma or equiv. req. EOE. Apply at 401A Talmage Rd. Ukiah 462-2395 Water/Wastewater Operator Flex hrs. 1/2-3/4 time $10-$14 DOE & license. 744-1522 We’re Taking The Classifieds ! n o i s n e m i D w e To A N www. ukiahdailyjournal .com 468-3500 Every d ay appear , all the classif ieds tha in t will als The Ukiah Da ily Jour o be po n sted on our We al b site. • Helpwanted ads • Perso nals • Cars/ Trucks • Real E state • And l ots, lots more! Get your daily dose of savings. Don’t miss www.ukiahdailyjournal.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL 120 HELP WANTED SOLID WASTE SYSTEMS Seeks Class A Lic driver,full benefits, 401K local work only. Salary depends on Exp.Send Resume to PO BOX 60 Ukiah CA 95482 or Fax to 707-987-1181 SPANISH TEACHER Starts 9/5. Waldorf School 10-15 hrs wk. $20/hr. 485-8719. Fax 485-7335 employment@ mendocinowaldorf.org. SUMMER JOBS & BEYOND NOW!!! Full-Time & PartTime. No experience needed. Experienced workers please apply and new high school grads and next year’s seniors welcome. Drug test required, good DMV a plus. Assist disabled in their home and on community outings. Call for interview 485-5168 Tasting Room Sales Locals Tasting Room a 10 Winery Collective in Geyser ville. P/T, req. wkends, or flex. F/T incl wkends. Ability to lift 40 lbs. req., computer literate, & foster a real interest in wine. The position will suit a fun, flexible & energetic person who thrives on challenges & is looking for career growth potential. Must have prev. retail and/or wine exp. Review website at taste localwines.com then fax resume & cover letter to 707.857.1885 or attach to an e-mail to diane@taste localwines.com Tasting Room Sales Associate High energy with exp. in retail sales. Passion for wine a plus. Will train. Contact Don 744-1396 Truck Drivers Wanted/ Laborers Exc. pay & bens. 462-8741 Truck Drivers Wanted/ Laborers Exc. pay & bens. 462-8741 TRUE TO LIFE CHILDREN’S SERVICES seeks 2 additional homes for Shelter Care program Applicants need to have at least 1 spare bdrm to house a child for up to 30 days. Guaranteed monthly allotment. Generous increase upon placement. Income tax-exempt. Exp. with children req. Parents will receive training, + Social Worker, in-home support & respite. Need 1 or 2-parent homes, with 1 parent home full time. Home with no more than 1 biological child considered. Retirees invited to apply. Contact TLC 707-463-1100 Lic#236800809 UKIAH VALLEY LUMBER is looking for an individual with a current class B lic. Applicant must bring DMV print out & pass pre-employment drug screen. Pick up application at 901 S. State St. WILLITS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is now accepting applications for a Literature/Language Arts/Social Studies teacher for Baechtel Grove Middle School. Applicants must have a Multiple Subject Credential with a Supplemental Authorization in English or a Single Subject in English/ and CLAD or BCLAD authorization or equivalent. Call 459-5314 for more information. WILLITS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is now accepting applications for athletic coaches for the fall season of 2006. Call 459-5314 for more information. Ukiah Daily Journal Delivered to Your Door 468-0123 120 HELP WANTED Wine Server Meet interestiing people from all over the USA while pouring Mendocino wines & serving cheese & fruit at the Hampton Inn at the Ukiah Nightly Managers Reception held 5-7pm. Flex. schedule. Weekend work req. Must be over 21 yrs. old. Apply in person at the Hampton Inn Airport Park Blvd. 200 SERVICES OFFERED Reading Specialist offering Summer Tutoring. One on one instruc affordable rates 463-2835 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 -B-7 300 330 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED MOVE-IN SPECIAL!!! Sierra Sunset offers 2 bd. apts. w/pool & laundry facilities, carports & more! Selzer Realty 468-0411 S. DORA 2 bed., 1 ba. apt. H20 & garb. Pd. Carport, HUD OK. $724 + Dep. Beverly Sanders Realty 462-5198 S. DORA 2 bed., 1.5 ba. twnhse. H20 & garb. pd. HUD OK, carport. $735 + Dep. Beverly Sanders Realty 462-5198 205 FINANCIAL SERVICES BANKRUPTCY is it for me? FREE consultation by phone! Atty Ed Dechant 800-823-0600 215 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Wholesale Food Dist. Co Accts. Truck & Training est 1981 85K 743-1326 250 BUSINESS RENTALS 1000 Sq. Ft. Prof. Business Office. 486 N. State. 468-0179 9-5 Banquet Hall & Kitchen Ukiah Senior Center 499 Leslie St. 462-4343 COMMERCIAL LEASE UKIAH 2030 Industry Rd. 1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx. w/400 sf office 2. 5000 Sq. Ft. Aprx. 720 sq ft clean room w/1500 sf office. Melanie 707-485-1328 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL & OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE For recorded Listings, Call 462-1840 Ext. 195 GARDEN OFFICE PARK Spaces from 445sqft To 726sqft. & up SPRING RENT SPECIAL HOMES FOR RENT 3bdrm, 2bth, 2 car garage. new carpet $1000 per mo. $2000 dep. 462-1395 460 Beautiful 2 bdr. 1 ba. 2nd home on 3.5 ac. small P.V. Farm. $1200/mo. incl. PG&E. N/S, pets neg. 769-7708 480 Main St. Ptr. Vly. 2bd. 2 ba. + den. 1/4 ac. Pool & hot tub. $1050/mo. 263-2909 Spacious 2bd 227 Washington Gar, frplc, fncd N/S, N/P 468-9003 350 UKIAH CENTURY 21 370 Les Ryan Realty Property Management 468-0463 310 APARTMENTS FURNISHED Country Travel Trailer For Rent, $400 + dep. No drugs or alcohol. 468-1257 320 DUPLEXES 2 bd. 351 Creekside, Willits. Lndry rm. No pets. Sml. bk yd. Garage. $800. 485-0841 Avail now 2 bdrm w/W.D. hu. priv. yd. gar. Clean! no dogs. $850/mo. 481-1206 330 HOMES FOR RENT 1Bd. House on Blue Lakes: S/W/G pd. N/dogs. $675/Mo. + $700 dep. 275-3327 3 bdrm, 2 bth, quiet neighbrhd, $1650 per mo., nice bkyard 410 Nokomis, avail. now 489-8600 3bd in country 1ac. Rwd. Vly N/S, wood ht, well wtr. Av. 8/1. $1250mo. 823-5076 FURNITURE Lg Early American dresser w/mirror 10 drawers & night stand $1000. solid oak bunk bed or two twins incl ladder $400. 984-8127 3bedr. 1bath, large lot in shop near Nokomis School Avil. 07/10 one year lease 707-252-8791 ROOMS FOR RENT A quiet cntry home, near hwy 101, $430 lg bdrm. . no pets, drugs, alch. Cell 650-630-0172 140 Zinfandel 1bd1ba. $660 Hud OK. 440 WANTED TO RENT Quiet Mendo College student seeks 1 or 2bd in Ukiah on Aug. 1st. Reliable inc/ ref. 354-3248 or 459-3639 380 WANTED TO SHARE RENT Lrg. rm. $495. $495 dep. Util. incl. House priv. 468-0244 ROOM FOR RENT $450 incl. util. 468-9332 490-7157 420 BOATS 1990 MERCURY Outboard, 15hp, electric start, excellent condition, low hours, $1100, 275-3240 ‘97 Bayliner Capri 19.5 ft. Open bow. Low hrs. $7000. 743-2318 440 FURNITURE Couch dark red 1 yr old. Good shape new $800. sell $400. 621-1056 GET A JOB! Find It In The Ukiah APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES & FURNITURE. Guaranteed. 485-1216 DAILYJOURNAL MISC. FOR SALE POOL TABLE, 8”hdwd,leather/fring e cups,1 1/4” 3-pc slate. New Felt. Ex.-Cond.($3500 orgin) $2000obo, Gary 707-462-3246 45rpm, 300, 50-60 yr old records. Good cond. Variety of Music. 485-0709 ‘98 Frd Cont. $1,900. ‘94 Mzda $300. Gme Cbe $75. Plyst. gms trde/sell 462-6208 500 PETS & SUPPLIES 5 Yr Blck Lab Feml, nt fxd, luvs to play & is grt retriver Free to good home 462-1671 500 Astro Van 1995, 2 light trailers, 1 gas dryer, 1 sears tractor, call 489-1023 to preview Display cases with lights, 5’ long. 1 straight one angled. $300/both or best ofr. Other retail fixtures avail. 463-1470 New Sanyo CD6 player/changer/radio. for Ford Escape. $100. 463-2122 Jim Rottweiler pups. AKC. 12 wks old. Shots current. $1000 ea. 367-4288 SPA-Deluxe ‘06 model. 30 jets. Therapy seat. Never used. Warr.Can del. $2750.707-468-4300 We recycle and pay $ for battery core, radiators, alum. whls, copper & brass. 4671959, 707-829-2950 Wine Barrell Halves for planters Freshly cut $10 each. Also will be on the coast 2X a month 4624917. Cel 367-2596 500 PETS & SUPPLIES 5 Yr Blck Lab Feml, nt fxd, luvs to play & is grt retriver Free to good home 462-1671 510 LIVESTOCK PETS & SUPPLIES BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. Born May 8th Females $800,males $700. Real Cute! Parents on site 707-279-8329 Rottweiler pups. AKC. 12 wks old. Shots current. $1000 ea. 367-4288 PETS & SUPPLIES Blue Point Himy female CFA reg.11 wks old $400. ea. 485-8991 BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. Born May 8th Females $800,males $700. Real Cute! Parents on site 707-279-8329 Pomeranian puppies, 4 males, ready July 3rd. $600$1000 462-7656 500 510 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ LIVESTOCK WANTED Billy and his 4 sisters and brothers await new homes at the Mendocino County Animal Control Shelter 298 Plant Road in Ukiah. These pups are just 8 weeks old. Their mother was a purebred Rottweiler and their father? See them all on Best Black Bart & Entries for Redwood Valley Black Bart Parade Saturday July 1, 11 a.m. 485-0487 www.pawstoadopt.com WANTED Anderson Valley Animal Rescue Best Black Bart & Entries Blue Point Himy female CFA reg.11 wks old $400. ea. 485-8991 Pomeranian puppies, 4 males, ready July 3rd. $600$1000 462-7656 590 GARAGE SALES BACK YARD SALE! Fri, Sat, Sun(?) 8-3 1464 Lockwood Dr. (by Frank Zeek) 1142 N. Oak A little bit of everything SAT 6-4 SUN 6-12 590 GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE! Furniture, appliances & more. 818 Cypress Ave. between Pomolita & Golf Course. 7-1/7-15. 472-0624 590 GARAGE SALES Moving Sale 5100 East Side Calpella, Sat & Sun 9-2, all kinds of stuff. Moving Sale Everything Must Go! SAT 8-? 1159 Elm St 184 Court St. Sat. 8-12 Sun. ? Q. oak hdbd. Redline BMX, jog strlr, child carrier bkpack, BB bkbd & hoop. spkrs, womens & kids apparel. 489-6188 MOVING SALE LOTS TO GO SAT & SUN 8-2 1595 Lockwood Dr Multi family sale July 1 & July 8th 8-5 735 Hwy 175 Old Hopland 475 Zinfandel Dr. Fri & Sat 8am-2, antiques, low prices and lots more. Sat 7-11, freezer, washer/dryer, a/c, lots of misc. 381 Zinfandel Drive. Alert-Senior Center Thrift Open Mon-Sat 10-4, Donations of good quality furniture only & volunteers needed 462-4343 SAT 8-2 135 Marlene Bks, Antiq’s, Collctbls lots more frm strge No earlies SAT JULY 1st 9-? Multi Family. Ent. center, hsehld items 1471 Reisling Ct FRI SAT SUN 8-? Tons of tls, hsehld items, cmping gear ect. 14200 Mountain House Rd Hopland Garage Sale SAT 8-1 1021 Crystal Bay Crt Garage Sale, comp. supplies, hshld items, and misc. Sat 8:301:00. 1154 N. Oak HABITAT 4 HUMANITY Fund.Bld.Mtrls.&Misc. Fri & Sat 8-5.801 Lake Mendo Dr. #17 Yard Sale. Sat 7/1 9-2 2343 S Dora St. bikes, Rainbow vacuum, clothes/boys uniforms), comp. cart, toys, misc. FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN THE C L A S S IFIEDS! Cruise On In TO THE CLASSIFIEDS for Redwood Valley Black Bart Parade Saturday July 1, 11 a.m. 485-0487 .90/sq.ft. 1st yr. DOWNTOWN 2nd FLOOR DANCE STUDIO 3500 sq. ft. LEE KRAEMER Real Estate Broker 468-8951 300 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED $875-Marlene Tnhse. 2br.1.5ba. Pool. A/C. No pets. Parking. 217-2764, 462-1546 1bd. Senior complex. Downtown. No pets. Super location.$675 + dep. 463-8896 2 bed, 1 ba. condo. Walking distance shopping/Sonoma State. Newly remod. hardwood floors, stainless steel appl. $1100 dep./$1100 rent. 338-5151 2 New luxury 2 story 1 bd. townhoes. . Mason St., Uk. Apt. size w/d HU. Full appl. Avail. 7/7.Starting $895/mo. $1000 dep. App. at 216 Mason St. No pets. By appt. only. 707-972-1294 Rob 2bd. 1 ba $800 2 bd. TH $825 No Section 8. LEE KRAEMER PROPERTY MGMT 463-2134 2bd2ba. townhouse. All appliances. Garage, patio. $1025 mo. $700 sec. dep. No pets. 468-5468 625 N. STATE ST. PARK PLACE 1 bd. $725-$775 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. Pool/garg. 462-5009 ALDERWOOD APTS 1450 S.State St. NEW OWNERS Refurbished 2 bd. DW\Garage+pool $850 mo. 463-2325 Avail. 7-1, New studio, wat. & gar. pd., a/c, covered patio, with w/d, $725/mo. $725 dep. 462-2611 463-1969 Clean 2bdrm. apts., nice Westside neighborhood. Good credit, N/S, no pets, Sec. 8 O.K. $685-$800 mo. 462-3563 Ukiah 1541 N. Bush. 1 bd. $650, 2 bd. $740. Plus sec. HUD OK, N/S. 462-5159 • Decide where the sale will take place. • Place ads on bulletin boards in local stores. • Plan around other neighborhood events. • Hold neighborhood sales to attract more business. • Extend the sale into early evening for the after-work shoppers. • Run classified ads with the time and date of the sale. • Provide adequate parking for the sale and parking signs if necessary. • Place directional signs in the neighborhood to lead shoppers to the sale. • Plan physical arrangement of merchandise—allow plenty of time for setting up tables and merchandise racks. • Make sure you have enough change on hand. • Keep track of your inventory—make a ledger with each item listed and check it off when it’s sold. • Make alternate plans in the event of bad weather. Garage sales take a lot of planning. But when you clear out your closets and see the results . . . you’ll know it was worth it! 468-3500 B-8- FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL 610 REC VEH CAMPING 2001 32FT Seabreeze 5th wheel 3 slide outs excel cond. ideal for full timer $33,500 485-0232 ‘83 Pace Arrow 31’ Motor home. clean. $8500. Low miles. 467-1327, 391-9733 ‘82 Southwind GMC 27” Clean. As is. $6,500. 462-2649 ‘01 Wkend Warrior 22FB will haul 2 Harleys, AC,CD, Microwv $12,200 462-2259 aft 5 PM Camper shell with EZ lift boat loader. Fits 8’ bed. $450/bo. 743-1048 620 MOTORCYCLES SERVICE DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION BEAUTY ANTIQUE COUNTERTOPS with this coupon FREE Foundation to finish Homes • Additions • Kitchens • Decks Lic. #580504 707.485.8954 707.367.4040 cell Antiques & Collectibles Appraisals EVERY WEDNESDAY 11-5 Redwood Valley Antique Mall HAIR & SKIN CARE HAIRCUTS COLOR PERMS STYLING FACIALS PEELS WAXING LASH TINTS 9621 N. State St. Redwood Valley 485-1185 Buying Antiques & Collectibles Daily. Organic Hair Products Therapeutic Skincare Products Mineral Makeup 468-7979 309 A West Perkins St. TERMITE BUSINESS GUTTERS • Room Additions • Painting • Fences/Decks • Garage/Shops • Solid Surface Countertops • Kitchen & Baths J.C. Enterprises 468-0853 lic. #871755 • John Johnson SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS 2485 N. State St. • Ukiah Bill & Craig 707.467.3969 CL 856023 03’ Dyna Super Glide thndr hdrs, wndshld frwrd cntrls pls othr opt. 6,600mls lke nw $12,000 485-8824 630 AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES Ford F150 ‘98 Camper shell. $350. 462-2525 22’Rims for 4x4 Brand New! Call 272-2282 650 4X4'S FOR SALE Chevy ‘94 Silverado 1/2ton 4X4 AC,lumber rack, cmpr shell,2 sets tires/rims. Many nw prts $6,000/bo 485-8831 TREE TRIMMING FRANCISCO’S Tree & Garden Service Yard Work Dump Runs Tree Trimming 670 TRUCKS FOR SALE Mits. ‘02 Montero Sport LS wht. 29,3K $14,500. 467-1259 call 9:30-10:00pm Nissan Front. ‘01 61K, $8,800. Great cond. 360-8241 680 CARS FOR SALE Honda CRVLX ‘96 Excel. cond. $8500. Silver. 467-1327, 391-9733 Lincoln Towncar 2000 Excellent in every way. $7,500. OBO for quick sale. 894-7476 Mustang GT ‘97 4.6 L eng. Good cond. Extras. $7200/obo 468-0970 Pontiac 1994 Trans Am, GL audio stereo syst., $4000 obo, 462-2525 Toyota Paseo ‘93 5sp manual.sprty low prfile good cond. $2000.467-1809 467-3901 RESTAURANT Ogee Gutter DINE IN • CARRY OUT 707.462.3789 Indoor Smoke Lounge 1109 South State Street, Ukiah Open: Monday - Saturday Fast Service: 11:00AM - 8:00 PM Limited Lifetime Warranty** FREE ESTIMATES License #OPR9138 2 Hrs/$65 (707) 459-3212 (707) 467-1888 Free Estimate Serving Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma Counties & beyond 707-621-0422 485-1881 Hardwood Flooring SPECIALIZING IN REPAIRS Auger Electrical Trenching Dump Truck 420 O.K. By appointment 8am to 6:30pm, M-F FLOORING Serving Willits and Ukiah SHANAHAN ELECTRIC My work is to reduce your pain, improve your ability to do your work, and allow you to play harder 1st Visit Special H AND S CRAPED S OLID O AK 50% OFF R ETAIL! **To original owner. ELECTRICIAN Thorough & Sensitive Deep Tissue & Sports Massage 25 Years Experience Robinson ~ Plumbing ~ 462-2468 Insured Bonded MASSAGE THERAPY PLUMBING Quality Service Curved Face Gutter 4” 5 1/2” 5 1/2” Aluminum • Copper • Steel Lic. # 292494 Oolah Boudreau-Taylor Fine Mediterranean Delights 463-2333 Showroom - 756 S. 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Call me to do it for you Experienced in: Small vineyard & orchard management /development. Also offering services in organic vegetable,herb, &ornamental gardening Call Jason or Tony 354.3323 • 354.1089 Call Chris 24/7 (707) 349-5282 pool service NOTICE TO READERS We publish advertisements from companies and individuals who have been licensed by the State of California and from unlicensed companies and individuals. All licensed contractors are required by State Law to list their license number in advertisements offering their services. The law also states contractors performing work of improvements totaling $500 or more must be licensed by the State of California. Advertisements appearing in these columns without a license number indicate that the contractor or individuals are not licensed by the State of California. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Contractors State License Board. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL NATION FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 – B-9 Washington State offers nation’s first organic farming degree By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. — Even as enrollment in traditional agriculture degree programs waned, John Reganold kept getting questions about organic farming. So the Washington State University soils professor put together a proposal to create the nation’s first organic farming degree, and the state approved the program last month. “We have as much experience as any university in the country in organic agriculture,” said Reganold, himself a major figure in the rise of organic farming. Once considered a niche market with questionable economics, organic farming is the fastest-growing and most profitable field in agriculture, and demand for food produced without hormones, pesticides or other chemicals is exploding. According to the Organic Trade Association, sales of organic food and beverages rose from less than $4 billion a year in 1997 to $13.8 billion in 2005. Organics were 2.5 percent of all food and drink sales nationwide, but have been growing 20 percent per year since 1990, the association said. As a result, retailers are expanding their organic food sections, driving up demand for people to work in the field. Wal-Mart, the largest buyer of organic foods, is also developing additional organic products. But where to find the workers to grow, process, market and certify organic foods? That’s where the new program comes in. A university in Canada and one in Wales are the only ones in the world with organic degrees. Michigan State University and Colorado State are on the verge of offering organic degrees also. But Washington State had a headstart on all of them. The university has three decades of pioneering research on organic farming and owns its own organic research farm. In addition, Washington apple growers have been leaders in converting to organic farming, largely to cut down on pesticide use, which is expensive and hazardous to apply for a labor-intensive crop, Reganold said. Surprisingly, there was no opposition from big agriculture groups that have long depended on a variety of chemicals to protect vast quantities of uniform food. “There was no resistance to it,” said Ray Folwell, associate dean at the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources. “It’s a hot topic.” The organic farming industry, which has suffered from a lack of trained workers, is cheering the move. “As an organization that hires people with organic agriculture experience, I see it certainly as significant,” said Jake Lewin of the California Certified Organic Farmers. Made up of 1,300 different businesses, the CCOF also sees the degree program as helping to legitimize organic farming, Lewin said. Until now, organic farming courses were piecemeal, he said. “This really is raising the bar for degree programs,” he said. An organic farming degree is also a natural for Washington, a Democrat-leaning state where many citizens are environmentally aware. There are 597 organic farms in Washington, and lots of farmers markets and organic food stores. Stephen Jones, a Washington State University wheat breeder, just received a $680,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop wheat varieties suited for organic agriculture systems. “There’s a tremendous demand for organic wheat,” Jones said. For the past five years, Jones has been crossing modern wheat varieties with 163 varieties grown from the 1840s to the 1950s, a period of time preceding the use of A university in Canada and one in Wales are the only ones in the world with organic degrees. Michigan State University and Colorado State are on the verge of offering organic degrees also. But Washington State had a headstart on all of them. The university has three decades of pioneering research on organic farming and owns its own organic research farm. nitrogen fertilizers and other chemicals. Enrollment in traditional agriculture programs has been declining at WSU in the past decade, because of a declining number of family farms and because many farm kids were seeking better-paying careers. Reganold said interest in organic farming has been rising, even among students who were not raised on farms. But it is unclear how large the organic farming program will become, in part because the chemistry and other science classes required may be too daunting for some students, he said. The new Organic Agriculture Systems major is expected to appeal not only to aspiring farmers but also to people interested in related industries, such as global marketing, direct marketing or organic food, Cathy Perillo, coordinator of the new degree program. Graduates in organic farming can also expect to be hired by grocery and restaurant chains. “There’s quite a bit of industry interest in the new degree, too,” Perillo said. “Large corporations increasingly interested in meeting the nation’s growing appetite for organic foods are seeking employees who understand organic agriculture systems, which are significantly different than conventional agriculture.” Organic agriculture is attractive for several reasons. It does not use expensive fer- tilizers and other chemicals, it is perceived as healthier to eat, and it produces less stress on farmland, Reganold said. Reganold believes organic farming will always be in the minority, but believes it can grow to 20 percent of the food grown. But it can be more complicated to grow a viable crop, requiring more education for the farmer and often higher labor costs. “You can’t just spray. You’ve got to plan ahead,” Reganold said. “A lot of people don’t know how to do it.” On the Web: WSU: www.wsu.edu/ Organic Trade Association: www.ota.com B-10- FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Huge Selec tio Low s e c i r P NEW 2006 Aveo LT 4DR New 2006 HHR Chevrolet 30mpg/hwy Has Done It Again Only $ % *FOR 72 18,835 34 mpg/hwy n #622467 #635252 MSRP .................... $14,240 Factory Rebate ........... $500 Bonus Cash................$500 Thurston Discount ...... $248 Net Price $12,992 0.0 NEW 2006 Cobalt 32 mpg/hwy MSRP .................... $14,615 Factory Rebate ........... $500 Thurston Discount ...... $222 Bonus Cash................$500 All New 2006 Chevrolets #783295 Net Price $ New 2006 Tahoe Z-71 4x4 MONTHS ON APPROVAL OF CREDIT #151287 13,393 MSRP ............................ $48,335 Factory Rebate ................ $5,000 Thurston Discount ........... $5,000 $ Net Savings *0.0% for 72 months is on approval of credit through GMAC on all new 2006 Chevrolets (Excludes Corvette). 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