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Friday Wildcats girls soccer action The Ukiah World briefly .......Page A-2 7 58551 69301 50 cents tax included 0 Local happenings .................................Page A-3 Sept. 19, 2008 ..........Page A-6 INSIDE COMMUNITY Mendocino County’s local newspaper DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 38 pages, Volume 150 Number 163 Marijuana raids yield arrests from four states Ukiah Theatre turns 60 Most of those arrested in Covelo raids not from Mendocino County The Daily Journal By ROB BURGESS The Daily Journal “Before” and “after” photos are supposed to show a progression of the chosen subject through time, highlighting the various changes it has undergone between the two snapshots. Even as the Ukiah Theatre celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, expansion to accommodate See THEATRE, Page A-11 Photo provided courtesy of Lea Mayer Pinto A night shot taken of the Ukiah sign outside the theater in 1950. A short history of Ukiah cinema UKIAH THEATRE TURNS 60 By ROB BURGESS The Daily Journal Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal Though the Ukiah Theatre is certainly the most visible and recent sign of public cinema in the area, it was hardly the first. In June 1905, the Empire Kinetoscope Company began giving regular performances every Saturday evening in Ukiah. Children were charged 10 cents apiece to get in, while adults Audio slideshow at ukiahdailyjournal.com See CINEMA, Page A-11 NOW THEN 1949 photo provided courtesy of Ed Bold; ‘now’ photo by Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal The Ukiah Theater in 1949 (left) compared to a photo taken Wednesday afternoon shows that aesthetically the theater looks much as it did when it first opened. Mail scam reported to law enforcement The Daily Journal Something in the mail was the reason a Ukiah resident called local law enforcement Tuesday. According to information given to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, a phony check and instructions for a scam were delivered Sunday: Partly sunny H 82º L 47º email: [email protected] SEPTEMBER 1948-SEPTEMBER 2008 Danisha Castorena, associate manager at the Ukiah Theatre, stands in the main lobby at the entrance Thursday afternoon. “It’s really a great place with a neat history; it’s pretty exciting to be part of the history of the theater,” Castorena said. Saturday: Low clouds H 84º L 49º to a residence in the 600 block of North State Street by the United States Postal Service, a Sheriff’s Office report stated Thursday. The letter delivered to the State Street residence was from a business called the “Windsor Employment Agency” of Brooklyn, N.Y. The scam attempted to trick the recipient into becoming a “Consumer Survey Specialist,” the sheriff’s report stated. The Sheriff’s Office asks people to ignore See SCAM, Page A-11 Marijuana raids from Tuesday through Thursday resulted in the arrests of people from Oregon, Florida, Michigan, California and Mexico at locations near Covelo. Earlier this week, authorities found large marijuana plants, guns, processed marijuana and other drugs in an investigation that began in past weeks. “Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, California Department of Justice, CAMP, Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force, DEA, Mendocino County Probation, Ukiah Police Department and the California Highway Patrol conducted a series of marijuana raids in the Covelo area,” a Sheriff’s Office report stated Thursday. According to the report, no evidence or claim of medical marijuana was made when the warrants were served. The arrests were made in the Mendocino Pass Road and Bently Ridge areas of the Covelo region. Blake Hastings, 27, of Covelo, and Joeyah Ruiz, 26, of Mexico, were arrested after a warrant was served at a location near Mendocino Pass Road. Law enforcement seized a 223 rifle, a shotgun and 47 marijuana plants. In the 30,000 block of Mendocino Pass Road, Yesenia Deuluna, 30, of Los Angeles, was arrested on suspicion of having 120 marijuana plants and 15 pounds of processed marijuana. The report stated that Deuluna also possessed methamphetamine and illeSee MARIJUANA, Page A-11 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX Many local schools didn’t reach targets By DAVID MINTON The Daily Journal The California Department of Education recently released its 2008 “Academic Performance Index,” listing how the state’s schools measured up to standards set forth in the federal government’s 2001 No Child Left Behind legislation. NCLB is rooted in “theories of standards-based education reform ... which is based on the belief that setting high expectations and establishing measurable goals can improve individual outcomes in education,” according to Wikipedia (online). “The Act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills to be given to all students in certain grades, if those states are to receive federal funding for schools.” Standards are set by individual states, not by the federal government. All students are tested and scores are given, with various factors having a final bearing on the end results. In California, a score of 800 is strived for. Schools are expected to show growth (higher scores) every year until they reach a score of 800. Here are the 2008 scores for schools in the Ukiah Unified School District, with 2007 scores in parentheses: Elementary Schools Frank Zeek 746 (738) Grace Hudson 680 (641) Nokomis 671 (677) Oak Manor 700 (693) See SCHOOLS, Page A-11 A-2 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 A Shop for Children Daily 10-5:30 • Sunday 11-3 123 S. Main St. • 463-1983 [\ ROGER M. BACON 4/01/1948 - 9/10/2008 A grave side service will be held for Roger Bacon, Saturday, September 20 at 11 am at the Russian River Cemetery. Roger died peacefully in his sleep on September 10. Roger was born in Everett, Washington and moved to California in 1970. He joined the Marine Corps and serviced one tour of duty in Vietnam receiving a Purple Heart. He worked for United Airlines as a mechanic for 35 years. He retired in 2003. He took a position with the Newark Police Department. He found his life’s calling in the Red Light Camera program and immersed himself in his new career. Roger was a devoted husband, loving father and an awesome grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia Grandi Bacon of Newark, Ca, his children Roger Bacon Jr., of Unalaska, AK, Kimberly Ziegler of Palmer, AK, William Beban of Plumas Lakes, Ca, and Joseph Bacon of Newark, Ca; by his five grandchildren, Jakob and Katie Ziegler, Grayson and Dawson Bacon and Jordan Beban. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Grandi of Ukiah. A memorial and celebration of Roger’s life was held September 13 at the Newark Community Church with full honors from the Newark Police Department. 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. SHERIFF’S REPORTS The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office: BOOKED -- George Irwin Mondo, 57, of Willits, was booked into jail by the Willits Police Department on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse at 3:02 a.m. Tuesday. BOOKED -- Pamela Rose Brandon, 42, of Ukiah, was booked into jail by the Ukiah Police Department on suspicion of inflicting corporal injury to a spouse at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday. BOOKED -- Michael Jason Vasquez, 26, of Willits, was booked into jail by the Mendocino Major Crimes Task Force on suspicion of cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale and violating probation at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday. BOOKED -- Jesus Macias Martinez, 23, of Ukiah, was booked into jail by the Ukiah Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence and being unlawful to drive at 11:33 p.m. Wednesday. BOOKED -- Randolph Westmoreland, no middle name listed, 55, of Santa Rosa, was booked into jail by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence at 11:33 p.m. Wednesday. 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. CORRECTIONS 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, 4683526. LOTTERY NUMBERS DAILY 3: night: 6, 5, 0. afternoon: 5, 7, 1. DAILY 4: 4, 2, 2, 1. FANTASY 5: 07, 12, 19, 34, 36. DAILY DERBY: 1st Place: 06, Whirl Win. 2nd Place: 07, Eureka. 3rd Place: 01, Gold Rush. Race time: 1:43.16 After 2 frustrating days of traffic jams, the message from Ike-battered Galveston: Stay away The world briefly Asian stocks fall on financial fears but pare losses as central banks move to boost confidence HONG KONG (AP) — Asia stocks tumbled further Thursday, tracking declines on Wall Street as investors feared more companies could succumb to the financial crisis that forced the U.S. government to bail out insurer American International Group Inc. But many of the region’s benchmarks recovered from steep early declines in afternoon trade, as the European Central Bank said it was banding together with major central banks around the world to flush more dollars into global markets to ensure liquidity and shore up confidence. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, which sank more than 7 percent at one point, actually turned positive before closing virtually unchanged, down about 0.03 percent, at 17,632 points. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index slid 2.2 percent to 11,489.30, a three-year low. Investors were shaken by the Federal Reserve’s $85 billion emergency loan to AIG, the huge U.S. insurer that lost billions in the risky business of insuring against bond defaults and became the latest victim of the historic financial turmoil that’s engulfed Wall Street over the last year. The crisis, a result of problems with souring mortgage debt and restricted credit, has already brought down Wall Street giants Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns. The two independent investment banks left standing — Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group — remained under scrutiny. GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Officials were stung by an illfated attempt to let residents and business owners “look and leave” their hurricane-battered city, which only created frustrating traffic jams for two days. Now, their message is clear: Stay away from Galveston. There is talk of opening the island in pieces, but that plan is not yet ready. An attempt to let evacuees return home all at once quickly devolved into a logistical nightmare that left traffic backed up for 20 miles. That only added to the evidence that Galveston Island is far from ready to return to everyday life. “We could not accommodate that many people at one time,” city manager Steve LeBlanc said. “We were hoping to have more of a trickle of cars than a tidal wave.” It took only an hour for LeBlanc and others to realize that Tuesday’s decision to reopen the island was a mistake. Traffic started to back up almost immediately as residents all over the state headed for the coast and clogged Interstate 45 — already teeming with critically needed utility workers, repair crews and police. But the word that “look and leave” had ended almost as soon as it began didn’t spread. After spending hours fuming in gridlocked traffic, hundreds were turned away Wednesday once they finally arrived at the only bridge onto the island. See BRIEFLY, Page A-10 Watch Repair Car Wash 859 N. State Street 462-4472 Need a watch battery or watch band? Stop By today... $3.00 off D. William Jewelers CAR WASH EVERY TUESDAY Pear Tree Center 462-4636 HUGE SIDEWALK SALE NOW IN PROGRESS The Eversole Mortuary NEW LIFE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN FUNDRAISER FREE CAR WASH Sat. Sept. 20th 8am - 1pm SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders averted a historic budget veto Thursday, agreeing to a compromise spending plan that includes the governor’s demands for budget reform and scraps some of the borrowing gimmicks he opposed. Facing a veto threat from Schwarzenegger of the spending plan they’d approved just days earlier and uncertain whether they could muster the two-thirds vote of the state Legislature required to override it, the four legislative leaders met with the governor again and agreed to many of his demands. They emerged from a midafternoon meeting saying they would change the $143 billion spending plan the Legislature approved two days earlier. “It appears we have a deal,” Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear said. Lawmakers scheduled meetings of the state Assembly and Senate to vote on the compromise plan Friday. “We will be voting on the compromise budget that the five of us agreed to this morning,” said Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles. “Hopefully this will bring to an end 80-plus painful days that the state of California has gone without a budget.” The deal came 80 days into California’s fiscal year, making it the longest budget stalemate in California history. Without a spending plan, the state has been forced to suspend billions of dollars in payments to schools, medical clinics, daycare centers and state vendors since July 1. In a move that would have been the first in modern state history, Schwarzenegger threatened to veto the entire budget lawmakers approved shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, calling it fiscally irresponsible. He criticized the plan for failing to meet his demands for a more robust rainy day fund. He said the budget relied on accounting gimmicks to close a $15.2 billion deficit — such as collecting an extra 10 percent of workers’ income tax in advance and repaying it later — that could lead to an even larger deficit next year. The four legislative leaders said they had agreed to remove that provision in their latest deal. They planned to take up two bills. One would levy larger fines against businesses that underreport their tax liabilities, and another would ensure the state’s rainy day fund could only be tapped when revenues fall below projected spending — the last remaining piece of the budget reforms Schwarzenegger sought. The remainder of the budget approved Tuesday will stand, including $7.1 billion in spending cuts that advocates say will trigger deep cuts to health care in the future. It was unclear how soon Schwarzenegger could sign the new spending plan if lawmak- ers in both houses approve it today. However, the rainy day fund and a proposal to borrow $10 billion against anticipated lottery revenues to help stabilize future budgets would require voter approval, likely in a special election early next year. “This is the year to fix it. I do not want to kick this problem down to next year,” the governor said Tuesday. Legislative leaders agreed with the governor that their previous plan to address the deficit did nothing to solve the state’s ongoing fiscal imbalance, but said it was time to move on. “It’s time to end this stalemate and stop the suffering for the thousands of innocent Californians,” Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, DOakland, said in a statement Thursday. When lawmakers returned to negotiate with Schwarzenegger, he told them he would not support a compromise unless it contained a stronger rainy day fund that could only be tapped in years when revenue falls below projected spending. Lawmakers complained it was unfair of the governor to criticize their plan to collect taxes early, saying his administration proposed it. McLear acknowledged Thursday that the idea “could have come from the finance department,” but had not been approved by the governor. While the deal struck Thursday removes some accounting gimmicks, it leaves others intact. It would require those who pay estimated taxes, including corporations and wealthier Californians, to pay a greater percentage of their annual taxes in the first two quarters of the year, a move that would generate $2.3 billion for this fiscal year. But the state would lower their tax payments in the last two quarters, artificially inflating state revenues. New millionaires would have to pony up their taxes earlier and the state would borrow nearly $1 billion from special funds intended for other uses, such as transportation projects and reducing smog. Lawmakers agreed to undo a proposal, passed on a majority vote without Republican support, that would have raised income tax payments for working Californians by 10 percent beginning Jan. 1. Under that plan, taxes would be collected earlier, but the total tax paid would not change. Also removed was a tax amnesty program that would have allowed businesses and people who owe the state money to pay overdue taxes without penalty. Analysts worried the program, which also was implemented a few years ago, would not have generated the amount the state projected. Instead, the lawmakers are seeking to raise the fines on corporations that underreport the taxes they owe, to 20 percent from the current 10 percent. They said that would generate an estimated $1.5 billion in the next fiscal year. FUNERAL NOTICES State lawmakers agree to governor’s demands on budget By JUDY LIN Associated Press Writer [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal 275 Kunzler Ranch Rd. (N. 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Planning ahead reduces family stress at an already emotional time. Planning ahead is intended to help you and your family recognize the many decisions that must be made when a death occurs and make those decisions together before the need arises. The Eversole Mortuary was constructed as a funeral home, mausoleum, columbarium & crematory and can accommodate each family’s every need in services and cremation. At the Eversole Mortuary should you decide to pre-fund your arrangements we guarantee your family will never have to pay more for our goods and services. The Eversole Mortuary, Evergreen Memorial Gardens & Crematory is Ukiah’s only Mortuary & Crematory at one site. Providing personal services 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 141 Low Gap Rd. • Ukiah • 462-2206 FD-24 ©2008, 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 January 22, 2007 are 13 weeks for $33.68; and 52 weeks for $123.59. All prices do not include sales tax. Publication # (USPS-646-920). COMMUNITY Editor: . Richard Rosier, 468-3520 What’s Playing FRIDAY PAPILLON -- Bellydancing; Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; No cover; 4679900. THE BROADCASTERS -- Live music; Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; No cover; 467-9900. LOVE, SEX, & THE IRS -- Comedic play; Willits Community Theater; 37 W. Van Lane, Willits; 8 p.m.; $15; 459-0895. THE HOBBIT -- Youth performing in fantasy play; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $10 children 12 and under; 462-9226. THE FELT-TIPS -- Live music; Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 8:30, 10 and 11:30 p.m.; No cover. RICHIE BLUE -- Live music; Ukiah Brewing Company; 101 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $8 cover; 468-5898. MICK OVERMAN & THE MANIACS -- Acoustic guitar and vocals; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main St., Willits; 9 p.m.; $5 cover; 459-9194. DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with Nature Boy; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 10 p.m. SATURDAY JULIAN TRIO -- Live music, demonstration of African cooking by Heidi Cusic Dickerson, A Child, A dog, and A Good Book children’s story reading, at the Farmers’ Market; Alex Thomas Plaza; Ukiah; 8:30 a.m. to noon. WATERSHED POETRY FESTIVAL TEASER -Watershed ballet by TurnerDance, performance art by Carolyn Drewes and Friends;Alex Thomas Plaza; Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. OPEN MIC -- Live performance; Hopland Brewery; 13351 S. Highway 101, Hopland; 4 to 7 p.m.; Free; 744-1361. THIRD ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND LOCAL FOOD DINNER -- Celebration of locallygrown and sustainable foods; Little Lake Grange; $6 Lunch, Dinner $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 62 and above, $8 for children; 459-7076. APPEAL AND APPRECIATION DINNER -- Fund raising dinner; Ukiah Senior Center; 495 Leslie St., Ukiah; 5:30 p.m.; $20; 462-4343. ‘SUNSET AT THE CELLARS’ -- Local bluegrass music and dinner; Redwood Valley Cellars; 7501 N. State St., Redwood Valley; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; $30 advance, $35 at the door for adults, $10 for children; 462-9196. T.J. ELTON -- Live music; Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; No cover; 467-9900. DEEP VALLEY CHAMBER MUSIC -- Presenting vocal quintet Hesperia; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church; 640 S. Orchard St., Ukiah; 7:30 p.m.; $12. ‘EVENING OF BLUEGRASS’ -- Bluegrass music; Willits Center for the Arts; 71 E. Commercial St., Willits; 8 p.m.; $15; 459-6400. LOVE, SEX, & THE IRS -- Comedic play; Willits Community Theater; 37 W. Van Lane, Willits; 8 p.m.; $15; 459-0895. THE HOBBIT -- Youth performing in fantasy play; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $10 children 12 and under; 462-9226. CONTRA DANCE -- Live music by the Julian Trio, Julian McClanahan, Brad McClanahan and Michale Carnes, with Ken Olcott calling; Ukiah Methodist Church; 206 N. Pine St., Ukiah; Instruction 7 p.m., dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. KENT STEPHENSON BAND -- Western music; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main St., Willits; 9 p.m.; $5 cover; 459-9194. SWEET SPOT -- Blues rock and funk music; Ukiah Brewing Company; 101 S. State St., Ukiah; 9:30 p.m.; $6 cover; 468-5898. DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with Nature Boy; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 10 p.m. SUNDAY LOVE, SEX, & THE IRS -- Comedic play; Willits Community Theater; 37 W. Van Lane, Willits; 2 p.m.; $10; 459-0895. THE HOBBIT -- Youth performing in fantasy play; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $10 children 12 and under; 462-9226. ‘LEWIS AND CLARK REVISITED: A TRAIL IN BODERN DAY’ -- Mixed media exhibit opening reception; Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House; 431 S. Main St., Ukiah; 2 p.m.; $2 per person/ $5 per family; 467-2836. MONDAY MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument; Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462-7111. TUESDAY KARAOKE -- Karaoke and DJ dancing with MCP; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free. TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. WEDNESDAY ‘LAND AND SEA’ -- Painting exhibition reception; Ukiah Players’ Theatre; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 4 to 6 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898. FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – A-3 [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal Mendocino College to better serve basic skills students The Daily Journal Mendocino College has developed a Foundation Skills Teaching and Learning Community to better serve students with basic skills and second language courses. Recognizing a change in demographics and a trend that a majority of students in the California Community Colleges and other community colleges across the nation tend to test into pre-transfer level English and math courses, Mendocino College decided to focus on some key areas. According to Mendocino College Dean of Instruction Virginia Guleff, 67 percent of students state-wide test into pre-transfer level classes and the state recognizes this reality. “Our community college mission is to serve the community. We understand that there is a growing need among students who are developing their basic skills and that there is a growing linguistic diversity in the community. We are committed to meeting those needs,” Guleff said. Mendocino College went through a process to determine that it needed to concentrate more on staff development, hire a full-time English as a second language instructor and strengthen its tutorial services as ways to better serve students’ needs. At the State level, through the collaboration of the Academic Senate and community college leadership, a Basic Skills Initiative was created to bring about the ability to address basic skills and ESL needs. The Mendocino College Board of Trustees has passed a resolution in support of this Basic Skills Initiative. The Center for Student Success and the Research and Planning Group for the California Community Colleges conducted a thorough review of literature and effective practices, resulting in a report called Basic Skills as a Foundation for Student Success in the California Community Colleges. According to their report, basic skills are those foundation skills in reading, writing, mathematics, learning skills, study skills, and ESL which are necessary for students to succeed in college-level work. Virginia Guleff instructs a group of college teachers how to meet the needs of basic skills students and those for whom English is a second language. The Center for Student fer and career and technical demographics. Previously, Success looked into four areas education. there were only part-time ESL for the best practices, which There are also Teacher instructors. included organizational and Institutes scheduled this Sarah Walsh was hired this administrative practices, pro- October and upcoming April. past August as a full-time ESL gram components, staff devel- There is also a reading group instructor at Mendocino opment and instructional prac- scheduled to meet once a College. “We are providing tices. month starting in September our students with the language The next step in the process and running through skills they need to be successwas for every college in the November and then again ful in their future college state to conduct a self-assess- from February through April. classes. My goal is not only to ment of existing practices in Establishing math labs at get the students here, but also basic skills and ESL. Colleges campuses in Willits, Ukiah to keep them here and move are then to implement what and Lakeport campuses and them on into other college they learned from their self- strengthening collaborations programs. We want to provide assessment and additional with the Learning Center at access and facilitate student professional development to the Ukiah campus, including success,” Walsh said. assist with this process. After academic excellence workIn order to develop the ESL the self study, each school shops for developmental program, Walsh will work informs the state how it is English students, is how with existing college progoing to spend the money on Mendocino College is looking grams already serving the basic skills. to strengthen its academic Spanish speaking population Mendocino College refers programs and tutorial ser- and local community organito their plan as the Foundation vices. The workshops are zations. The ESL department Skills Teaching and Learning designed to increase success will also collaborate with Community and it was estab- for students as they move other college departments to lished with the help of through the English sequence help students transition into Mendocino College adminis- of classes. The workshops are other academic programs to tration, counseling, full-time organized and collaborated by continue their studies. and part-time faculty, program the Mendocino College Those involved in the directors, institutional English and Learning Center development of the researcher, math and English Departments. “We want to Foundations Skills Teaching instructors, technical educa- develop English skills for stu- and Learning Community will tion and High School dents so they are able to move meet several times a month to Equivalency Program mem- successfully from basic class- review the plans and deterbers. es to degree and transfer level mine if there are any new To facilitate communica- classes,” Faculty Coordinator needs that have emerged. For tion among area educators, for Foundational Skills and further information concernMendocino College is plan- English Professor Debra ing the Foundation Skills ning a mini conference in Polak said. Teaching and Learning February for college and high The need to hire a full-time Community, contact Debra school instructors and coun- ESL instructor was essential Polak at 468-3137 or dposelors to discuss student trans- due to changes in student [email protected]. African cuisine and pumpkin pie You are reading this article on the last Friday of Summer. Start watching for the shift from summer to fall season produce at the farmers’ market. It’s a great time to come to the market. Much of summer’s bounty is still available. Yet, the first fall squashes are also starting to appear, just in case you need a nice rich soup base for a chilly night. As we shift into fall, pumpkins cannot be far off. Indeed, the giant pumpkins destined for display at PumpkinFest (Oct. 18 and 19) are already bulking up. One giant orange beauty is being pampered at the Mendocino County Jail Women’s Garden, a program coordinated by Friends of MCFARM table staffer Terri McCartney. When Terri told me about the pumpkin last week it got us thinking that the farmers’ market needs its own pumpkin event. How about a pumpkin pie contest on Oct. 11 as a warm up for PumpkinFest? Details TBD. Let me know if you would like to be a competitor. This year you will be able to track the local seasons with us at the farmers’ market all year round. If you are curious about what grows in this area in winter and when to plant it, keep an eye on developments at Mendocino Organics at http://mendoorganicscsa.wordpress.com/. As we roll into winter you will The Market Message By Scott Cratty be able to come to the market to see their produce from December through April. Although the farmers’ market is very much about supporting small-scale, seasonal and local production, it is not at all provincial. For example, the Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op sponsored cooking demonstrations this season have including several great international cuisines. Tomorrow we expand our range yet again with a demonstration by Heidi Cusick Dickerson, author of Soul and Spice: African Cooking in the Americas. Jessica Harris, author of many books on the African influences on cooking, writes in her foreword Heidi’s “love for the food of the African Diaspora is one that transcends color and heritage and goes straight to the obvious fact that the food quite sim- ply tastes fabulous.” Heidi will provide a small sampling of the rich breadth of culinary influences Africans brought to this hemisphere. She will prepare Caribbean meatballs, spicy jerk-seasoned tidbits cooled by coconut milk, and jamma jamma, a pepper flecked quick sauté of greens. A quote from “Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 1” included in Heidi’s book illustrates the importance of being open to learning from the best practices of other cultures. The techniques of growing vegetables, as well as the plants themselves, were another aspect of the AfroAmerican tradition. A 19thCentury planter on the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia describes a slave’s garden as “a small patch where arrowroot, collards, sugarcane, ground nuts, benne, gourds and watermelons grew in commingled luxuriance. The commingled look … was a form inherited from West Africa …. The mixture of plant types together, rather than separated in orderly rows, seems to create an effective ‘garden climate”… By layering plants, through planting two or three plants growing to different heights next to each other, the insect population apparently can be reduced, weeds decreased through shading them out, and soil nutrients and ground water conserved. We are just now relearning some of those lessons in our own farming and gardening practices. Among the most critical is water conservation in agriculture. Thus, the farmers’ market is also pleased to present a teaser for the upcoming Watershed Mendocino Poetry Festival (Saturday, Sept. 27). At about 10:30 a.m. tomorrow come see the Watershed ballet by TurnerDance, and performance art by Carolyn Drewes and friends performing “The Rain's Eye View: An audio-visual tour of the Upper Russian River Watershed.” Stop by their table for information about water/watershed awareness and the final printed program for the Sept. 27 event. Contact Nadia at 462-5756 or Larry at 485-7072 for more information. Other events at tomorrow’s market are: • Music by the Julian Trio, who are back for the first time this season. I understand that the father and son core of the trio recently returned from a year in Mexico. Come listen for the influence. • Another installment of the increasingly popular Children’s reading program: A Child, A Dog and A Good Book. This week’s hosts are Eliza Wingate with Joplin the Therapy Dog at 10. See MARKET, Page 5 A-4 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 From the desk of ... Letters from our readers Kramer wrong on homeless To the Editor: Up until now I have been proud to say I am a lifelong resident of Mendocino County. That is until I read Tommy Wayne Kramer’s article on the homeless. Mendocino County used to be a place where you could trust your neighbor, where people had compassion. I am profoundly ashamed that such an article made it into the pages of our local paper, which is a representative of our community. Is this what we have become? Making cruel jokes about homeless persons? There seems to be a huge gap between the haves and have nots. We are all human here. We need to treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of social stature. K.C. Meadows has once again made a huge error in judgment allowing this type of demeaning mistreatment of our fellow man to be printed for all to see. Is this how we want to be perceived in the eyes of the rest of the world? What is happening to our wonderful community? Have we lost our ability to be compassionate and understanding of those less fortunate than ourselves? I for one have not. You see, not all homeless people choose to be homeless, not all people who are less fortunate choose to be less fortunate. Life is sometimes brutal and unforgiving, fate sometimes deals us a bad hand. Once a long time ago I was homeless for about 5 months. I was 19 and my mother died. My father was so grief stricken that he closed our family home and went to stay with relatives. I was left alone and had to camp out with strangers who were homeless because their house burned down. These people who were homeless took me in and helped me through a very rough time. They also were subjected to the kind of judgment that Tommy Wayne Kramer offered in his article, all because they were poor and had no place to live. At some point my father realized I needed him and helped me. It makes me ill that the Journal has allowed into print an article that, whether it is satirical or not, makes a joke out of a fragile human circumstance. Maybe you should be put into their shoes for enough time to understand what it feels like to know hunger and uncertainty, to be afraid everyday and have no security. Everyone who has more than they need should be giving something back to humanity, to our community. It is our responsibility to take care of our fellow man. Help those who cannot help themselves. Shame on you. Shame on Tommy Wayne Kramer. You should be printing a huge apology. You have made a mockery of our community. Your newspaper is a direct reflection of what our community is about, therefore you have a responsibility to accurately represent such. There are many reasons that people become homeless, most of those reasons are not by choice. My husband and I have been living pretty much paycheck to pay check all of our lives, not because we choose to, but because that is how life is. We don’t always have what we want, but we have what we need most of the time. We can’t all be affluent financially, but, we can be rich in love and human understanding. Maybe you should try it. Shelley Alameda Fahy Potter Valley Young man not qualifed to speak To the Editor: Someone needs to inform Mr. Burgess that he is a “reporter” not a commentator and if you and Mr. McConnell want a commentator, you need someone who isn’t so wet behind the ears. I am 65 years old, served my country for 20 years and been around the block several times and I don’t need Mr. Burgess to give me his opinion on anything let alone how “he feels” about the Republican candidate for VP. I find his comments any of the political candidates to be insulting. He hasn’t the experience, knowledge or understanding to give his opinion on anything concerning politics. Let him “report” on auto shows not “comment” on anything! As a reporter he is haphazard and inaccurate. I hope the DJ isn’t paying him much. Your paper devoted four columns to this article. Certainly there are better stories than this. Dennis Scoles Redwood Valley LETTER POLICY The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include a clear name, signature, return address and phone number. We publish most of the letters we receive, but we cannot guarantee publication. Names will not be withheld for any reason. If we are aware that you are connected to a local organization or are an elected official writing about the organization or body on which you serve, that will be included in your signature. All letters are subject to editing without notice. Form letters that are clearly part of a write-in campaign will not be published. You may drop letters off at our office at 590 S. School St., or fax letters to 4683544, mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, 95482 or e-mail them to [email protected]. E-mail letters should also include hometown and a phone number. [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal GEORGE WILL McCain needs to get back in front of Palin Saving a precious resource Another voice BY MICHAEL R. MOORE Having been raised here, Montgomery Woods has a special place in my life and many memories both as a child and as an adult. Back in the 1950s the City Day Camp program included a camping trip to Montgomery Woods and therefore my introduction. It has been developed into a State Preserve now, so that many more people can enjoy the giant trees and serene atmosphere that prevails there. (Camping is now prohibited). That was until June 21 of this year, when it became ground zero for a lightning storm that also struck the rest of Northern California with catastrophic results, or so it seems at first glance. When the park was opened last month I was aware that some of it had burned, but from some reports from firefighters there, it was deemed a “good burn.” The tops of the trees had been spared, they said, so I went to see for myself. I was not prepared for the level of damage nor the smell. When I first went up the path I thought, “what am I going to find in the grove itself?” Well much to my relief, much of the floor of the initial grove was not damaged, only around the edge, and there was already evidence of the beginnings of recovery. I didn’t see any evidence of any active fire occurring. After spending about an hour I walked out. At the parking lot I met some out of state firefighters, who were there to investigate a “smoke” sighted by a spotter helicopter flying above. As they loaded up their gear and prepared to go find this spot they asked and I gave them some input. From the pilot’s description of the location, I gave them directions through the park to where it sounded like it might be. They thanked me and headed out, each carrying 40 pounds of water on their backs and hand tools. I was somewhat concerned for them for two reasons; one, it was to be very hot that day (106 on my car indicator), and the second, I lost my brother-in-law/good friend on such a cleanup operation July 2, 2002. A week later, I returned and found their truck parked in the same spot. I walked in and as I reached the grove I was met by one of the crew from the last week. Since I was a local and knowledgeable about the local woods they wanted my opinion about a hazard tree, which was now openly smoldering and burning. It was the tree hit by lightning and had been quiet for a while. They were from Montana and not familiar with these giant trees. The tree was smoking from the top where it had been sheered and the immediate area looked like a war zone, but no evidence of active burning on the ground, just the tree itself. They were assigned the task of watching it and making sure it burned slowly and didn’t spread. This they did professionally and with little complaint. The tree is now down and out. Montgomery Woods Preserve is in good hands, and it will be interesting to see how quickly it recovers to its previous pristine beauty thanks in part to the dedication of these guys. Thus began a friendship with these guys, most of whom have been here in Mendocino County since the first week. Their full crew consists of two engines and up to 7 crewmembers. You can recognize them, as their trucks are white with a distinctive logo, Buffalo Bird Waterworks. They are based out of a Native American Reservation about 30 miles north of Missoula, Montana, a long way from Ukiah California. They are all Native American from various tribes from that region and this is their summer job. They are private contractors, first from Homeland Security, and now Cal Fire, and presently they patrol the fire locations on the west side of the County. They can usually be found eating breakfast at the truck stop most mornings before briefing time so give them a hey, as we still do have firefighters, from out of the area, watching over our forests. On behalf of myself and the rest of a grateful community, a hearty thanks to Gregg, Vincent, Moses, Albert, and the rest of the crews of Buffalo Bird One and Two. May God bless and keep you safe for your time and efforts on this and the surrounding communities’ behalf. Although I have not had the privilege of meeting you, thanks to all of the other firefighters who have responded so magnificently to our county’s time of need. In addition to showing your direct appreciation to these guys, there is also another more tangible way to do something for all of the wild land firefighters and help when tragedy strikes. There is a nonprofit organization that helps the families of fallen firefighters, like those who were injured on the ground and/or died in the helicopter crash last month up on the trinity fire; or the bomber crew who crashed outside of Reno today, and that is to donate to the Wild land Firefighters Foundation, located in Boise, Idaho. The Website is WFFoundation.org. This organization was the first to assist my sister-in-law after her husband died on a fire in Colorado back in 2002. Thanks for taking the time to read this and any action you take. Michael R. Moore is a Ukiah resident. WHERE TO WRITE President George Bush: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX (202)456-2461. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 4030100 FAX (202) 224--0454 Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510. (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 2283954; San Francisco (415) 393-0707; [email protected] Congressman Mike Thompson: 1st District, 231 Cannon Office Bldg, Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3311; FAX (202)225-4335. Fort Bragg district office, 430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, Fort Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 9620934; www.house.gov/write rep Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email go to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375 Email: [email protected]. In Ukiah: Kathy Kelley at 200 S. School St, 468-8914, email: [email protected] Mendocino County Supervisors: Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Wattenburger, 2nd District; John Pinches, 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] Man is in love and loves what vanishes. What more is there to say? -- William Butler Yeats Conservatives, who reputedly have lumps of coal where their hearts should be, have fallen in love. So have many people who are not doctrinal conservatives. The world is a sweeter place because Sarah Palin has increased the quantity of love, but this is not a reliable foundation for John McCain’s campaign. The tech bubble was followed by the housing bubble, which has been topped by the Palin bubble. Bubbles will always be with us, because irrational exuberance always will be. Its symptom is the assumption that old limits have yielded to undreamt-of possibilities: The Dow will always rise, as will housing prices, and rapture about a running mate can be decisive in a presidential election. Palin is as bracing as an Arctic breeze and delightfully elicits the condescension of liberals whose enthusiasm for everyday middle-class Americans cannot survive an encounter with one. But the country’s romance with her will, as romances do, cool somewhat, and even before November some new fad might distract a nation that loves “American Idol” for the metronomic regularity with which it discovers genius in persons hitherto unsuspected of it. McCain should, therefore, enunciate a closing argument for his candidacy that goes to fundamentals of governance, concerning which the vice presidency is usually peripheral. His argument should assert the virtues of something that voters, judging by their behavior over time, prefer -- divided government. The incumbent Republican president’s job approval is in the low 30s but is about 10 points higher than that of the Democratic-controlled Congress. The 22nd Amendment will banish the president in January, but Congress will then be even more Democratic than it is now. Does the country really want there to be no check on it? Consider two things that will quickly become law unless McCain is there to veto them or unless -this is a thin reed on which to depend -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has 40 reliable senators to filibuster them to deserved deaths. The exquisitely misnamed Employee Free Choice Act would strip from workers their right to secret ballots in unionization elections. Instead, unions could use the “card check” system: Once a majority of a company’s employees -- each person confronted oneon-one by a union organizer in an inherently coercive setting -- sign cards expressing consent, the union would be certified as the bargaining agent for all workers. Proving that the law’s purpose is less to improve workers’ conditions than to capture dues-payers for the unions, the law will forbid employers from discouraging unionization by giving “unilateral” -- not negotiated -- improvements in compensation and working conditions. Unless McCain is president, the government will reinstate the equally misnamed “fairness doctrine.” Until Ronald Reagan eliminated it in 1987, that regulation discouraged freewheeling political programming by the threat of litigation over inherently vague standards of “fairness” in presenting “balanced” political views. In 1980 there were fewer than 100 radio talk shows nationwide. Today there are more than 1,400 stations entirely devoted to talk formats. Liberals, not satisfied with their domination of academia, Hollywood and most of the mainstream media, want to kill talk radio, where liberals have been unable to dent conservatives’ dominance. Today, as usual, but perhaps even more so, Americans are in the iron grip of cognitive dissonance. It is a genteel mental disorder afflicting those people - essentially everybody -- who have contradictory convictions and yearnings. Consider health care. Americans want 2008 medicine at 1958 prices, and universal coverage with undiminished choice -- without mandatory purchases or government interference with choices, including doctor-patient relationships. As usual, neither party completely pleases a majority of voters. That is why 19 of the 31 elections since World War II produced or preserved divided government -- the presidency and at least one chamber of Congress controlled by different parties. Divided government compels compromises that curb each party’s excesses, especially both parties’ proclivities for excessive spending when unconstrained by an institution controlled by the other party. William Niskanen, chairman of the libertarian Cato Institute, notes that in the last 50 years, “government spending has increased an average of only 1.73 percent annually during periods of divided government. This number more than triples, to 5.26 percent, for periods of unified government.” By picking Palin, McCain got the country’s attention. That is a perishable thing and before it dissipates, he should show the country his veto pen. George F. Will writes for more than 450 newspapers and Newsweek and appears as a political commentator on ABC. The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL Publisher: Kevin McConnell Editor: K.C. Meadows Office manager: Yvonne Bell Retail ad manager: Sue Whitman Member Audit Bureau Of Circulations Member California Newspaper Publishers Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL C OMMUNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY California State Board of Equalization Vice Chairwoman to speak against Prop. 8 on Sept. 22 Betty T. Yee will speak on topics including the upcoming election and the importance of defeating Proposition 8, The Marriage Amendment, on Monday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The talk will take place at the home of John Bogner and Gary Nix, at 495 S. Highland Ave., Ukiah. Wine, sparkling water and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. This evening is co-hosted by: MendociNo On 8, No On 8/EQCA, No On 8/MEUSA, PFLAG, National Women’s Political Caucus, The Ukiah Democratic Club and the Pride Alliance Network. There will not be a charge for the event, though donations will be readily accepted. Betty T. Yee, Vice Chairwoman of the Board, represents the First Equalization District and its 21 counties in northern and central California. Ms. Yee served as Chairwoman of the Board from January 2007 to January 2008. Ms. Yee is a native and resident of San Francisco. The California State Board of Equalization is the only elected tax commission in the nation. Its mission is to serve the public through fair, effective, and efficient tax administration. For more information, call 467-9676 or email [email protected]. Coyote Classic Trail Run to be held Sept. 28 The North Coast Striders and the Ukiah Valley Trail Group will host the 20th annual running of the Coyote Classic Trail Run at 8 a.m. on Sept. 28, at the Mesa Picnic ground at Lake Mendocino. The 6 mile run is age and gender handicapped, with start times adjusted to provide a competitive finish for all participants. The run features Lake Mendocino’s Eastside trail. Post run mid-morning food and drink will be provided after the run. The entry fee will be $12, or $10 for NCS members. For more information go to www. striders. org or call 972-0926. Catalyst joins foundation center’s national network Nonprofit organizations and other grantseekers in Mendocino and Lake Counties looking for funding sources now have access to a new collection of resources at the Catalyst Resource Library and Grant Research Facility, which has become a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. Established in 1956, the Foundation Center is the nation’s leading authority on organized philanthropy, serving grantseekers, grantmak- Market Continued from Page 3 • Representatives of the Flex Your Power Program with energy saving ideas -ways to reduce waste, combat global warming trends and save money! • Independent, local business Jitterbox Music will be in the pavilion to meet you and show off some of their fine instruments. Certified farmer’s markets are in Ukiah from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday and 3-6 PM Tuesday on School Street at FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – A-5 ers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. Foundation Center Cooperating Collections provide under-resourced and under served populations in need of vital information and training with tools they can use to become successful grant-seekers. Cooperating Collections offer access free of charge to the Center’s detailed information on grantmakers and how to apply for grants. The Foundation Center’s database contains profiles of more than 97,000 U.S. grantmakers. The Catalyst Resource Library and Grant Research Facility is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Friday. For more information, or to make an appointment to use the Grant Research Facility, contact the Catalyst office at 4622596, ext. 111, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Catalyst is a community action program of North Coast Opportunities. Local author Urmas Kaldveer to hold book signing on Sept. 25 Local professor and author Urmas Kaldveer will hold a book signing at Mendocino Book Company on Thursday, Sept. 25. His book describes the ethno-history of The Huchnom Indians of the Eel River, and the record of a tribe of Indians living between Hull Mountain and Round Valley. It chronicles their life ways and history during and after the occupation. The book’s title is “Cultures in Collision.” MTA’s next board meeting set for Sept. 25 The Mendocino Transit Authority will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in the MTA Diana Stuart Fort Bragg Division’s conference room at 190 East Spruce Street, Fort Bragg and video-conferenced with Ukiah Valley Conference Center, Riesling Room, at 200 South State Street, Ukiah. The public is welcome to attend the meeting to address items that are on the agenda, or bring other transit related items to the attention of the Board, with a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Among the agenda items are 2007/08 ridership and revenue analysis, and 2008/09 state budget. Pictured from left: Supported Living Program director Margaret Ridgway, program founder Cynthia McMath, and co-director Judy Ponce share a coffee break at Ukiah Natural Foods. Community Care celebrates 15 years The Daily Journal Community Care’s Supported Living Program celebrates 15th anniversary Sept. 28 marks the 15-year anniversary of Community Care’s Supported Living Program. Ukiah Natural Foods is marking the occasion by donating its September coffee bar tips to the program. SLP partners with the Redwood Coast Regional Center in helping individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in the community in their own homes and apartments. SLP’s success has given rise to the three newer programs: Community Integration Program, for young adults who are transitioning from school to the community; Horizons , for those with drug, alcohol, gambling, and other dependencies; and Inclusive Senior Services, a day activity service which integrates clients into Ukiah Senior Center activities at Bartlett Hall. The four programs now operate under Community Care’s “Independence Plus” banner and serve clients with developmental disabilities from Hopland to Willits and Navarro. Community Care is a private, non-profit agency that has supported the independence of individuals with frailty or disabilities for 24 years. Donations are gladly accepted in helping to continue this work. Visit www.CommunityCare707.co m or call 468-9347 to learn more about these or Community Care’s many other programs. ‘An Evening With Urmas Kaldveer’ set for Oct. 11 “An Evening With Urmas Kaldveer,” including whale tales, personal reflections, and a fond farewell, will take place at the fifth annual fundraiser to support research conducted by Urmas Kaldveer with the humpback and blue whales of the Sea of Cortez. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Little Theater at Mendocino College’s Ukiah campus. A tax deductable donation of $20, or $10 for students, will be requested. For more information, visit the Web site www.urmas kaldveer.com. Clay Street and in Alex Thomas Plaza and in Redwood Valley on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8920 East Road in Lion’s Park. To learn more about our Mendocino County Farmer’s Markets, go to http://mcfarm.org/. If you have questions about the Ukiah Saturday market or want to register for the pumpkin pie contest, contact Scott at [email protected] or 462-7377. Family Dentistry Patrick Henrie, D.D.S • Won S. Lee, D.D.S We are pleased to be welcoming New and Emergency patients. We will bill your insurance for you. 707-462-5706 • Se Habla Español Call Mon-Thur 8am-5pm Fri 8am - Noon Vietnam Vets M/C Legacy Vets M/C H Chapter Presents 6th annual Almost Free Poker Run Saturday, September 27, 2008 Sign-in at Taylor’s Tavern, Redwood Valley, CA Sign-ins from 9AM thru 10:30AM $15 Donation per person includes: Poker Hand, Dinner Party, and Great ride thru beautiful Mendocino County Special Thanks to: Harold’s Club (Ukiah) J.P.’s (Willits) Boomers (Laytonville) Accent Tattoo & Piercing (on-site vendor) For Info Contact: “Opie” at 707-489-2385 All persons Over 21 Welcome - All Types of Bikes Welcome Leave Your Attitude at Home 6 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 SPORTS Editor: Joe Langstaff, 468-3518 COMMUNITY DIGEST City of Ukiah junior golf class The City of Ukiah announces the Junior Golf program will be holding classes at the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course for children ages 7-12. The class will be held on Saturdays; Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, and Nov. 22, from 11 a.m, to noon. There is a $15 charge for each session of this class. All participants must register with the City of Ukiah at 411 W. Clay Street. For more information, please call 463-6231. [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal Ukiah girls varsity volleyball takes 3rd in Arcata The Daily Journal The Ukiah High Lady Wildcats took 3rd place out of 12 northern California teams in the annual Arcata Volleyball tournament this past weekend. The team had an excellent day of strong play winning 4 out of 5 matches. Lakeport was the first challenge of the day with two wins 25-13, 25-21. Ashley Lower, team setter, was high server with 13 for the match, while Nicole White, middle hitter, had a high of seven kills. The second match put the Wildcats against Fortun and produce two more two wins 25-6, 25-21. Taylor Richter had a total of ten serves for the match, and Ashley Lower four kills. The next match was against Acrata. Both both games were won 25-14, 2518. Shelby Hale, outside hitter, completed two serving aces for the Wildcats. Brookings also fell to the Wildcats 25-14, 25-22, with Melissa Berndt, outside hitter, completing five serving aces. The final match of the day with Mckinleyville produced Ukiah’s only loss. 25-12, 2225. The final winner was determined by a hard fought tie-breaker game which ended in a 13-15 loss. Olivia Polkinghorne produced six serving aces for this match. Team coach, Valerie Psara, received congratulations from UKIAH HIGH| SOCCER Ukiah Varsity girls soccer tops Piner The North Coast Striders and the Ukiah Valley Trail Group will host the 20th annual running of the Coyote Classic Trail Run at 8 a.m., Sept. 28, at the Mesa Picnic ground at Lake Mendocino. The 6-mile run is age and gender handicapped with start times adjusted to provide a competitive finish for all participants. The run features Lake Menocino’s east side trail. Post-run mid-morning food and drink will be provided after the run. Fee - $12, $10 for NCS members. The Mendocino College women’s basketball team is having a fundraiser event at Redwood Tree this Saturday from 9 to 4. There will be all kinds of opportunities for the community to support the Lady Eagles and have fun. Redwood Tree will donate a portion of the profits from their car wash proceeds to the program. The Eagles will give one free meal and drink to every customer in the car wash line. Along with the barbeque, refreshing drinks, and treats, there will be a fun game for kids with prizes. It will also be the last day to purchase a raffle ticket for prizes from local merchants. Gift certificates and other great prizes totaling over $2,000 will be up to win. There will be food, drinks, games, and fun for everyone City youth basketball registration open The City of Ukiah Community Service Department announces the beginning of registration for the 2007/08 Youth Basketball league. The league is open to boys and girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. Registration forms are now available at the Civic Center, 411 W. Clay St and at www.cityofukiah.com. The registration fee is $55 per first player, $50 for the second player in the same family. Registrations are due by Friday, October 31. A $15 late fee will be added after the deadline. There are low-income discounts available. Absolutely no registration will be accepted after Nov. 7. Practices will begin in November, after Thanksgiving. The Youth Basketball League games will run from January through March 2009. For this program to be successful enthusiastic volunteer coaches and team sponsors are needed. For more information, please call 463-6714. For a complete season schedule of game days and times, go to www.ukiahi.com. Few pony up without county fair By SCOTT LINESBURGH The Record, Stockton Coyote Classic Sept. 28 MC women’s basketball fundraiser local referees for outstanding team play and sportsmanship by the team. She concluded that all girls did a great job at this tournament with excellent communication and hard work on the court. Michael Hooker/ The Daily Journal In a bout against Piner High of Santa Rosa, Wednesday, at home, Ukiah High Wildcat Varsity Soccer players, Mallory Ross #9, looks for her chance while Amelia Lanfrankie #11, and Jenny Segura #13, fight for possession. By JOE LANGSTAFF Daily Journal Sports Editor With the final minutes ticking off the game clock, the Ukiah girls varsity soccer team pulled out a dramatic 1-0 victory over the visitors from Piner High, Wednesday, at Ukiah High School. The game had been a hard-fought, scoreless contest for the entire of the game. Each side managed to work the ball down for several shots on goal that were either off the mark or were blocked by the goalies. Then, with perhaps less than three minutes left in the match, Ukiah seized on another opportunity to score. This time with a pass from Kelsey Goodacre, Michaela Brazil out maneu- UHS girls JV soccer are 6-0 victors at home By JOE LANGSTAFF Daily Journal Sports Editor The Ukiah High girls JV Soccer team upped their vered the Piner goalie in front of the net and kicked the eventual game-winning goal. For the remainder of the game the Wildcat girls maintained a tight defense until time expired. The win was Ukiah's first in North Bay League play, evening their league record at 1-1, and 2-2 over all. The victory was a result of a determined team-wide effort. Several players exhibited fine soccer skills with pressure on defense, ball control and accurate passes. Notable in their efforts were Mallory Ross with her ball handling and goalie Adrianna Torrez with several fine saves. The Wildcats' next game will be on the road against Ursuline High, tonight at 7 p.m. season record to 3-1-1 with a shutout 6-0 victory over Piner High , Wednesday, at Ukiah High. The goals were scored by Jillian Vickers (1), Jazzmine Barnes (2), Hannah Eddy (1), and Phoebe Hendry (2). Coach Bob Mahaffey Guarding the goal and holding Piner to zero at Wednesday’s Ukiah vs. Piner game, Goalie Adrianna Torrez was an imposing force. was pleased with his young team's performance. Fifteen of the seventeen players on the roster are freshmen. He said he is especially pleased with the versatility of team, with several players being able to play different positions. The team's next game will be at Ursuline High, tonight, at 5 p.m. Yankee Stadium deal criticized by lawmakers By DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional panel has taken tough swings at the New York Yankees and New York City government over a new stadium for the Yankees. But neither the team nor the city budged from their positions on the $1.3 billion structure. Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Thursday he found “waste and abuse of public dollars” in the financing of the new stadium under construction in the South Bronx. Kucinich is an Ohio Democrat who heads the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He charged that city officials misrepresented to the IRS the value of the property, helping them to get special tax deals from the federal government and in effect dumping the cost of construction onto taxpayers. No one from the either the city or the Yankees spoke at the hearing. As Kucinich spoke, New York’s mayor, Michael Bloomberg, was in a nearby building testifying before a different House committee on global warming. Earlier this week, Bloomberg defended the deal, calling it “a great project.” “We want these kinds of facilities here. Having new stadiums is as important as other things in terms of, not just the spirit for the people who live here, but our economy,” Bloomberg said. That’s not how several Democrats on the panel saw it. “In the case of the new Yankee Stadium, not only have we found waste and abuse of public dollars subsidizing a project that is for the exclusive benefit of a private entity, the Yankees, but also we have discovered serious questions about the accuracy of certain representations made by the City of New York to the federal government,” Kucinich said. The panel’s investigation found “substantial evidence of improprieties and possible fraud by the financial architects of the new Yankee Stadium,” he added. The criticism highlights tensions felt nationwide as governments increasingly support stadiums for profitable pro sports teams with multimillion dollar payrolls. Rep. Diane Watson, DCalif., said her hometown of Los Angeles has gone without a professional football team for decades because city officials are unwilling to pay for a new stadium. Given the current financial crisis gripping the U.S. economy, she said it made no sense for taxpayers to pay for construction of buildings for the benefit of sports owner tycoons. “In this country we have allowed the upper class to destroy the middle class,” Watson charged. The lawmakers also complained that city and team officials had not provided information they have sought about the financing of Yankee Stadium. The panel did hear from New York State Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, an outspoken critic of the deal, who charges that between $550 million to $850 million in taxpayer money has been committed to the project. Brodksy’s charges, based on city, IRS, and Yankee documents, include: —The city manipulated the assessed value of the stadium to meet requirements for an IRS tax exemption. —City officials didn’t disclose their purchase of a luxury box and extra game tickets. —The $366 million in additional funding sought by the Yankees would be for a large video screen, not structural costs. STOCKTON -- Horse racing at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds struggled this year, the first time in 75 years the racing had been held on separate dates from the fair. Attendance over the nineday program, which ended Sunday, was down by 60 percent, and the total money bet - known as the handle -- was down by 40 percent. Racing organizers have begun looking for ways to improve in 2009. "There's no doubt the numbers weren't very good," said Forrest White, the fair's executive director. The weather and the racing being held on different dates from the fair were among the reasons he cited for the decreases. The dates for next year's program probably won't change, according to White. He believes the nine-day racing schedule will go off again next September, while the fair itself will remain in June. White also said he is looking at a tentative plan to change to a weekends-only program, where races would run Friday through Sunday on three consecutive weekends, instead of nine shows over two weeks. Mike Martin, the California Horse Racing Board's public information officer, wouldn't comment on next season's schedule, but he said his organization will discuss race dates today at its monthly meeting. He doesn't expect any firm decisions will be made today. Brent Harmon, a jockey agent from Manteca who arranges for his clients to get rides at tracks throughout Northern California, said he isn't convinced the weekendsonly schedule will work. "I don't think it will help at all. I think you are going to have to bring the fair back," Harmon said. "It's obvious. You just don't have the same charisma or walk-up without the fair. "The weekends-only plan is just another experiment, and I don't think these horse people like change," Harmon said. "Some just won't come." This year, attendance was about 15,000 for nine dates, compared with about 40,000 during last year's 10-day schedule. The handle at the track dropped from $2.3 million to $1.3 million, and the national handle, which includes satellite betting throughout the country on the Stockton races, went from $23.62 million to $16.17 million, a decline of 31 percent. "I, like everyone else, was very disappointed in the handle, and I think the best thing is to run the horses with the fair," said Bill Robinson, who owns a horse ranch in Lathrop. "Running weekendsonly will help, but it won't make up the difference." White has stated the California Horse Racing Board moved the races to September in Stockton so an event would bridge the California State Fair and racing at Golden Gate Fields, which began this week. He hopes some of the things learned this year will improve the situation next year. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL C OMMUNITY FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – A-7 Nebraska defines ‘Will you still need me when I’m 64?’ rural philanthropy About I thought I knew what rural was, and then I went to Nebraska for a conference on rural philanthropy. Meeting people from small towns in Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Dakota and other states made me understand a definition of rural that is epitomized in counties that “have more cattle than people.” This was my first trip to Nebraska and it was memorable. It started with the food: chicken gizzards, homemade sweet potato biscuits, pickled cucumbers and, of course, ribs and steaks. It is a great place to forget about your diet. But even more impressive was the spirit of the people from small towns who have such a love of “home” that they are creating community foundations to preserve the quality of life that will keep their populations from shrinking. In towns with populations of 500 people or less, local leaders are encouraging residents to preserve their hometowns by leaving the community foundation 5 percent of their estates. Other communities are encouraging residents to consider the community foundation as “one of their children” when planning their estates. Their motto is, “looking forward, giving back.” The small town Nebraska community foundations are focused on preserving their hometowns through investment in four areas: mobilizing local leaders, energizing entrepreneurs, attracting and engaging young people, and retaining local wealth as estates pass on from the older generation. The focus on keeping young people in the community is important to many. I heard, “Although youth make up 25 percent of our population, they represent 100 percent of our future,” and, “we need to quit giving our kids luggage for graduation.” It is encouraging to see that this approach seems to be working. For example, in Valley County, Nebraska (population 4,647) the population is growing for the first time in 70 years. Since 2003, 73 new businesses have started, 10 have expanded, and 21 have transitioned to new owners. This has created 332 new jobs and resulted in $90 million in new investment. Finally, the goal of capturing Alzheimer’s Disease Giving Back By Susanne Norgard 5 percent of the estimated 10year transfer of wealth has been exceeded. How does this translate to Mendocino County? Community Foundation board member Ana Mahoney, who was one of the Community Foundation board members who attended the conference, gleaned many ideas from our rural counterparts. She noted, “We share similar experiences to other rural communities throughout the country. We are losing our youth. It truly is a compelling reason for us to develop a framework for effective and sustainable community and economic development. That’s why I joined the board of the Community Foundation.” The endowment funds that are growing in rural communities are creating “community capital” that can be used to address the economic and quality of life issues that are important for keeping these communities alive and vibrant. But they do more than that. They turn the attention of residents away from thinking about what they might lose in terms of population or lifestyle, and turn the focus to the future and what they might build in terms of local leadership development, opportunities for youth, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is our vehicle for building “community capital” that can be used now and in the future. If you want to find out how you can join the others in our community who are “looking forward by giving back,” visit www.communityfound.org COMMUNITY BRIEFS Perhaps many of you recognize the words from the Beatles’ song in the title to this article. The rest of that line is, “will you still feed me when I’m 64?” When this song was penned I doubt the writer had Alzheimer’s disease in mind. Yes, this horrible disease usually ends in the person’s loss of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, and, sadly loss of ability to recognize their loved ones. Between the ages of 65-79, about 5 percent of all Americans experience Alzheimer’s disease, about 5 million is the current estimate of the number of people afflicted. It is estimated by age 85 about 50 percent of all adults are afflicted by dementia to some degree. Some 90,000 are afflicted in the Bay Area and some 500,000 in California. (Facts derived from the Alzheimer’s Association) This progressive neurological disease (it kills the nerve cells in the brain -- for an amazing understanding go to alz.org, click on Brain Tour) affects the person’s body, mind, and emotions. There are also rare, genetically inherited forms of AD (Alzheimer’s Disease) known as “earlyonset Alzheimer’s” that can strike in unsuspecting individuals in their 30s and 40s. Dementia of which Alzheimer’s is the most common form is a general term used to describe a chronic, devastating illness that primarily affects older individuals. This disease is progressive and is indicated by a decline in memory, judgment, intellectual function, visual-spatial skills, and adaptive ability, to the degree that symptoms interfere with a person’s ordinary activities and relationships. Dementia is usually incurable, although the rate of progression varies in each person. (Taken from Alzheimer’s, Prevention of the Disease and Other Dementias, by Mary O’Brien, MD). Dr. O’Brien does a good job of defining this disease. Yet, Leslie Bishop Franco, an advocate for AD prevention and funding, puts a face to this disease by explaining how it affected her personally. “My mother, Darlene Linton Bishop was diagnosed with early-onset AD in 2000 at the age of 56. She died six years later, at the age of 62. She was struck in the prime of life. She was working full-time as a medical social worker, she was a deacon in her church, she was an avid tennis player and golfer, and she loved to travel. Most upsetting to me, she had just become a grandmother to me…for the Gray Matters By Tom Buske, MSW first time to my twins. When she died in 2006, she left two devastated daughters in their 30’s and five grandsons…Alzheimer’s robbed my mother – all of our boys – of the grandmother experience.” Ms. Franco’s poignant expression of her mother’s demise due to AD begs reading between the lines. This daughter may well have experienced feelings of anger over the disease striking her mother in the prime of her life, loss of her mom, and loss of her being grandma to her twins would have left her devastated. Her grief must have been deep as she indicates she was very close to her mother and loved her dearly. Her mother’s death left her adrift without the help or wisdom of her mother as she faced her new role as mother to twins for the first time. Can’t you feel her emotions as she relates, “Alzheimer’s robbed my mother…” ? She doesn’t mention in this article if she became her mother’s caregiver as her illness progressed. The reading I’ve done indicates those who do care for their loved ones take on the most stressful work there is. This is due to having full time responsibility 24/7 for their loved one’s well being. Caregivers who’ve brought their spouses or parents to our program for relief from this constant stress give insight into what it is like for them. Their common voice is of dedication to spouses or parents whom they have loved for so many years. Yet, sadness and grief over seeing their loved one gradually lose their sense of self as well as knowing who their spouse or adult child is all part of this disease process. Agitated, confused, regressed, and lost in time and place would be the thread that runs through many of the stories of the lives of their afflicted loved one as the disease progresses. Despite this the final thread is one of courage, dignity and love BIKRAM YOGA UKIAH Bankruptcy? Is it for me? How Good Could You Feel? Free Consultation HotYogaUkiah.com eddechant.com EDMUND DECHANT Attorney at Law 35 years Bankruptcy Experience 707-604-0042 800-823-0600 Seats open on Noyo Harbor District Commission Applications are being accepted from interested persons to fill one of the City of Fort Bragg’s appointees to the Noyo Harbor District Commission. The Fort Bragg City Council appoints two of the five members of the Commission, the County of Mendocino appoints two of the five members, and jointly with the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors the Council appoints the Chairman. Terms on the Commission are for a four year period. Currently, one City position and the joint City/County position are eligible for appointment in October. These appointments will be four-year terms which run from November 1 to October 31, 2012. To be eligible for appointment to the Commission, applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Noyo Harbor District. Persons interested in appointment are urged to contact City Clerk Cindy VanWormer at 961-2823, ext. 115 to obtain an application form. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 10 by 5 p.m. and depending on the number of applications the City Council may wish to interview applicants at a special Council meeting, or at the Oct. 27 City Council meeting. Questions in respect to this information should be directed to City Clerk Cindy VanWormer at 961-2823, ext. 115. Next round of depression recovery seminars to begin Sept. 30 Ukiah Valley Medical Center is hosting another round of Depression Recovery Seminars. The next session will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Glenn Miller Education Center, at 275 Hospital Drive. The nine-class session will include: • Introduction • Identifying depression and its causes • Lifestyle treatment for depression • Nutrition and the brain • How thinking can defeat depression • Positive lifestyle choices • Stress without distress • Living about loss • How to improve brain function For more information: Ukiah residents, call 468-5115; Willits residents, call 459-6397 The Journal Delivers! 468-3534 To Subscribe call: in those impacted by AD. For these precious caregivers the Adult Day Health Care program at the Ukiah Senior Center provides a respite, a relief from the stress and strain of this labor of love. For five hours they can place their spouse or parents in the hands of caring, competent staff to keep their loved one safe as well as be relieved of their duties and have some rest and time to themselves to refresh. This is so very necessary to avoid caregiver burn-out. For caregivers just beginning this unfamiliar journey of caring for a loved one with AD, the March, 2008 Journal of American Geriatric Sociology comes this tip; “sharing the diagnosis with the patient not only didn’t add to depression or emotional burden, it offered a measure of relief.” Caregivers can find assurance from their fears of disclosing the AD diagnosis in this statement. As frightening as it is, shinning light on the truth can lead to a freedom to cope and plan and deal honestly with what is. This can help everyone to come to terms with AD and even find acceptance of AD. Finally, this journey has been trod by other caregivers and resources are only a touch or call away. Locally, the Redwood Caregiver Resource Center is a most valuable resource at 542-0282. In addition a new Ukiah volunteer program is up and running -Alzheimer’s Resource and Education Center can help navigate the many unknowns of AD. They will help caregivers by providing information about agencies, medical professionals, and residential facilities for people with Alzheimer’s. They also have a lending library which is focused on Alzheimer’s. For information call Candace Horsley, Director, 391-6188 or [email protected]. On a national level the Alzheimer’s Association is a leader in resource and research in AD. On a regional level the Alzheimer’s Association of The Northern California and Northern Nevada Greater San Francisco Bay Area can be contacted at 800-272-3900 or www.alz.org/norcal. Sunday is World Alzheimer’s Day. This day is set aside to draw awareness to this world wide disease and to advocate for it being not only treated but eradicated. Your money donated to Alzheimer’s Association will be put to very important use. It may end up benefitting each of us for we don’t know what the future holds for us. For information about respite for you and your loved one who has dementia/AD or other loved ones with health needs/respite contact Tom Buske, social worker, Adult Day Health Care, Ukiah Senior Center at 462-4343 #113. REGION A-8 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SoCal home prices E-waste crackdown needed, GAO says continue to fall By JACK KATZANEK The Press-Enterprise, Riverside Southern California home prices continued their free-fall in August and are now as low as they were five years ago, a realestate research form reported today. Sales have accelerated sharply from a year ago in Riverside County and were also up in San Bernardino County, according to DataQuick Information Systems. But the activity is largely centered on foreclosures and other sales of distressed properties, which is keeping other sellers away from the market. DataQuick President John Walsh said in a statement home values have fallen sharply in the Inland housing markets, where sales interest in foreclosed homes is highest. The median price of a resale home in Riverside County was $247,500 in August, down from $260,000 a month earlier and 37.3 percent lower than August 2007, DataQuick reported. In San Bernardino County, the median sales prices slipped to $215,000, down from $230,000 in July. The price has dropped 40.3 percent in the last 12 months. The all-time highs were $432,000 in Riverside County and $380,000 in San Bernardino, both recorded in late 2006. Sequoia Park fire partially contained By ANITA STACKHOUSE-HITE The Porterville Recorder The Hidden Fire in the Sequoia National Park 12 miles north of Three Rivers, ignited by a lightning strike, is being contained. The fire started at about 6:24 p.m. Sept. 10. Firefighters from multiple agencies, according to a fire update from the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, went into action from the ground and the air with the support of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to contain the fire. However, as of Wednesday, the fire had consumed more than 466 acres. Fire managers had anticipated the growth because of hot, dry conditions. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain and heavy fuels at about 6,000 to 6,500 feet in elevation. Located near Hidden Springs in the north fork of the Kaweah River drainage and north of Ash Mountain, the fire has a high potential for more growth, fore officials said. Approximately 115 firefighters are battling this fire, including the fire management team. Five helicopters and five air tankers are also assigned to the fire to support ground operations. Spotting and roll-outs are creating control issues on the north and east flank. The incident command post supporting the fire is located at Horse Creek campground near Lake Kaweah. As a result of the fire, Crystal Cave Road is closed at Generals Highway, as is the trail to the Muir Grove. The Colony Mill Road has an advisory posted at the North Fork Drive trail head advising that the road will be closed because of fie danger. The fire is about 30 percent contained. Congress members lend support to Hangar One preservationists Study: U.S. has done little to stop toxic materials from endangering foriegn workers By FRANK DAVIES San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators have done little to stop the export of used computers and other electronic products with toxic materials that endanger foreign workers, a Government Accountability Office report concluded Wednesday. The growing flood of electronic waste is fueled by the short lifespan of many products, and by manufacturers who rush to get the latest gizmo or upgrade on the market. U.S. consumers disposed of 300 million electronic devices in 2006, and "a substantial amount ends up in countries where disposal practices can harm workers and the environment," the 65-page report found. The GAO faulted the Environmental Protection Agency for a lack of enforcement that allows recycling companies, some of them touting their "green" credentials, to dump computer and TV cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which contain several pounds of lead, and other "e-waste" overseas. GAO investigators posing as foreign buyers of broken CRTs in India, Pakistan and Hong Kong found 43 U.S. companies willing to export such CRTs. "Some were willing to export CRTs in apparent violation of the EPA rule" that went into effect in 2007, the report said. A new crop of recycling companies "includes some high-end players but also bottom feeders," said Ted Smith, founder of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition. These companies claim to responsibly recycle, but instead ship discarded electronics laden with toxic materials to Asia and Africa, where workers separate out copper, gold and other valuable elements. The coalition was launched in the 1980s, when toxic chemicals from computer chip factories leaked into Silicon Valley groundwater. In recent years the coalition has focused on the disposal of electronic products as a growing problem. The EPA estimates that 2.6 million tons of used or unwanted electronics was discarded in the United States in 2005. John Stephenson of the GAO told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee Wednesday that U.S. export controls on used electronics are "among the weakest in the world." The only e-waste the EPA can regulate is CRTs, and "that enforcement is minimal," he said. In response, the EPA said the GAO report "did not provide a complete or balanced picture of the agency's electronic waste program." Jim Puckett, an activist with the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, which promotes responsible recycling, said he recently saw workers in Guiyu, China, burning wiring and using acid baths to extract usable ingredients. "It was a cyber-age horror show," he said during a conference call with reporters. During that call, Reps. Mike Thompson, a Democrat from St. Helena, and Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, said they hoped the GAO report will spur Congress to enact stronger regulations on electronic waste. KEY CONTAMINANTS Lead: Cathode ray tubes contain up to four pounds of lead, and circuit boards also contain some of this metal. Lead is toxic and can delay neurological development in children and cause other adverse health effects in adults. Lead can leach out of CRT glass and circuit boards disposed of in landfills, or it can be released into the environment by incineration. Brominated flame retardants: Found in plastic casings of personal computers, CRT monitors and circuit boards, brominated flame retardants can persist in the environment and accumulate in living organisms, where they may cause liver and thyroid toxicity. They can be released into the environment when computer parts are shredded or heated. And: CRT monitors may also contain antimony, barium oxide and phosphors, which can cause human health and environmental problems. Cadmium: Small amounts of this highly toxic metal are in electronic contacts and switches. Cadmium persists in the environment and accumulates in living organisms. It may be released into the environment by heat and incineration. And: Computer central processing units may also contain beryllium and lithium, which can cause human health and environmental problems. Source: Government Accountability Office School drug-sniffing dog plan snuffed School board opts for study BY SALLY CONNELL THE TRIBUNE, SAN LUIS OBISPO Rather than institute searches by drug-sniffing dogs or random drug testing of athletes and others, San Luis Coastal school board members decided to set a special study session on drug use in the community and local schools. It was clear at a Tuesday night meeting that the issue of random drug testing and searches made a majority of the board queasy. "There is a drug test we already give called assessment," board member Walt Millar said, pointing out that the board finds in its expulsion hearings that drug use is often tied to declining grades and test scores. The board on Tuesday was to consider a plan to use drugsniffing dogs for searches, but staff told the board that the state Attorney General's Office in 2000 issued an opinion that school administrators "may not" implement such a policy. The second proposal -- random drug testing of students in extracurricular activities -- has historically better withstood legal challenges. Board members Kathryn Eisendrath-Rogers and Mark Buchman clearly wanted testing to at least be considered as an option for dealing with the drug problem. They both mentioned the countywide Healthy Kids Survey. Eighteen percent of the district freshmen surveyed reported using marijuana at least once, while 42 percent of the juniors said they had used it. But after discussion, Buchman said that he liked the idea of dialogue before any decision, while Eisendrath- Rogers said she would like to see a decision at the end of any forum. Board member Marilyn Rodger said she doubted she would support random testing. She said it would turn off students who come to school specifically for sports and may not be interested in academics and other aspects of school. Staff said that the forum the board wants could be put into place by November. Board members suggested that teachers, parents, students, doctors and others address what they emphasized is a community problem. By JASON GREEN Palo Alto Daily News A dozen local lawmakers led by Palo Alto U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo called on the Navy on Wednesday to restore Hangar One for reuse once it's been scrubbed of toxins. In a strongly-worded letter addressed to Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter, Eshoo and her peers in the Greater Bay Area Congressional Delegation urged the Navy to cooperate with the hangar's owner, NASA Ames Research Center, "to ensure remediation and restoration are efficiently achieved." The memo underscores local residents' desire to see Hangar One preserved as well as their rejection of the Navy's most recent clean-up proposal, which would involve removing the cover and leaving the frame exposed. Preservationists fear the structure will fall apart without a new skin. "Our constituents have overwhelmingly supported a re-skinning of Hangar One ... and it is critical that we do everything possible to see that Hangar One is restored so that it remains an icon in the Bay Area," the letter states. "Citizens and community leaders alike have come together to support a re-skinning and remediation process that allows for a new covering for Hangar One." NASA Ames and the cities of Mountain View and Sunnyvale have also voiced support for restoration. The letter also highlights the hangar's potential role in a redeveloped Moffett Field: "The Hangar is located within the NASA Ames Research Center which has recently begun several exciting public-private partnerships with organizations such as Google and the University of California, Santa Cruz. "The potential uses in keeping with NASA Ames' mission for Hangar One are extensive, but can only be realized if the Hangar is fully restored." Save Hangar One Committee member Lenny Siegel welcomed the congressional delegation's support. "Since it was signed by the entire delegation, including Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi, it sends a powerful message to the Executive Branch," he said. This isn't the first time Eshoo and her colleagues have leant their support to the preservationists. In 2006, when the Navy proposed demolition as the most cost-effective and efficient way to clean up PCBs and other toxins at the hangar, a similar letter was sent to Secretary Winter. The Navy ultimately backed away from that plan in the face of sharp public outcry. Its latest proposal is expected to cost about $25.8 million, or about $500,000 less than demolition. "It's a treasure not only in the 14th Congressional District, but in the Bay Area and Northern California," Eshoo said in a recent interview. Built in 1932 to house the USS Macon dirigible, the hangar is more than 200 feet tall, more than 300 feet wide and more than 1,000 feet long. The Navy and Army took turns using the hangar until it was turned over to NASA Ames in 1994, after which it saw air show and open house duty. Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com email us at [email protected] Publication Dates: The Ukiah The Ukiah Daily Journal - October 26th DAILY JOURNAL Journal Sampler - October 28th Call your Ukiah Daily Journal representative to reserve your space online at ukiahdailyjournal.com Advertising Space & Materials Deadline: October 16th, 3:00pm 468-3500 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL REGION FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – A-9 Foreclosures: San Jose tries to protect neighborhoods Lenders pushed to keep homes in good condition By SUE MCALLISTER San Jose Mercury News As the housing slump grinds on, San Jose is reaching out to residents facing foreclosure and insisting on the cleanup of neglected homes that could blight city neighborhoods. Overgrown lawns and vegetation can pose fire hazards, open doors and windows can attract vandalism, and excess debris creates eyesores, said Michael Hannon, deputy director for code enforcement. "A year ago, I had one inspector manning the vacant building program," Hannon said. Now he's spread the responsibility among 20 inspectors. A report prepared recently for the San Jose City Council by the city's housing and planning departments provides a detailed snapshot of the city's foreclosures from May through July, and offers a look at how various city-supported programs are addressing the problem. The report shows the San Jose neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosures during the three-month period are concentrated east of Highway 87. The highest concentration of foreclosure filings was in ZIP code 95122, where 2.6 percent of all households were in some stage of foreclosure. Three other ZIP codes -95111, 95116 and 95127 -- had foreclosure rates of 2 percent or higher. "When you look at the number of families impacted, it's a large number, and we need to be responsive as much as we can," said Leslye Krutko, director of the city's Department of Housing, referring to those families who are losing their homes. The 10 worst-faring ZIP codes in San Jose all performed worse that the national average for the second quarter, which was 0.6 percent, according to data from RealtyTrac, which also provided the data for the city report. But "no San Jose ZIP code is suffering as badly as Stockton," where the foreclosure rate in the second quarter was 4.0 percent, the report noted. Properties are considered to be in foreclosure if owners received either a notice of default or a notice that the property was scheduled to be sold at auction, or if the property was repossessed by mortgage lenders during the period studied. Many of the vacant properties that San Jose residents call to complain about are owned by lending companies that have foreclosed, Hannon said. As a result, he said his inspectors have created a database of contact names and numbers for the many different lenders responsible for foreclosure properties in the city. "If you're a lender, the city expects you're going to maintain that property so it doesn't blight the community," he said. "Nowadays, a vacant building is an 'attractive nuisance,'"⤰" that could lure vandals to the property, something the city and neighbors want to avoid. Hannon said lenders that don't maintain their properties can be fined up to $1,000 for multiple violations, and will be charged for expenses and staff time if city contractors have to board up a house to keep it secure, for example. "It's not fair to the citizens of the city of San Jose to have to pay for, essentially, property management," Hannon said. From November 2007 to July 2008, the report said, 305 vacant houses were found to be in violation of the city's neglected vacant house ordinance. But as of the end of the July, only 92 still needed "abatement" of some kind. Overall, Hannon said he feels "pretty good" about his division's ability to handle citizen complaints, which he said he relies upon and can respond to within 24 to 48 hours. Krutko, who with Planning Department Director Joe Horwedel cosigned the report presented to Mayor Chuck Reed and the council in late August, said her department's top concern over the next six weeks will be determining the best use of funds that will be available to the city soon from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As part of a bill recently passed by Congress, local governments will be allocated money to help them address the foreclosure crisis. The amount of those allocations will be announced Sunday, and the city will have 30 days to submit a plan to HUD for approval. Krutko said she is seeking clarification from HUD on what kinds of programs the funds can be used for. She said her current understanding is that the money cannot be used to help owners stave off foreclosure; it must be used to mitigate foreclosures that already have happened. She said useful programs might include second-mortgage loans that would allow first-time buyers to purchase bank-owned foreclosures, or assistance for renters who have been displaced after their landlord was foreclosed upon. Additionally, Krutko said the city is hoping to organize more citysponsored foreclosure-prevention fairs at which lenders can offer onthe-spot loan modifications or other assistance to owners trying to stay in their homes. One such event held Aug. 20 at Independence High School was attended by an estimated 400 people. Krutko called it "very successful." Jaime Alvarado, executive director of Somos Mayfair, a community organization in San Jose's Mayfair neighborhood -- and in one of the report's hardest-hit ZIP codes -- said the city's efforts to prevent blight from vacant homes seems in his area to be working. "In Mayfair, so far, so good, but it's still early. Everyday, there are more and more houses vacant." BART riders in no rush to pay proposed peak fares Google, GE to work Saili Kulkarni of Oakland is one of of "congestion pricing," or charging more during peak demand peri- those who have no choice. The special together on green energy BART rider Elaine Findley is angry consideration education teacher at Garfield Elementary ods. By JANIS MARA The Oakland Tribune Partnership unveiled at Google's annual conference By ELISE ACKERMAN San Jose Mercury News Google and General Electric announced Wednesday that they would work together to push the development of renewable energy. The companies said they would team up to lobby the federal government to modernize the electrical grid and collaborate in the development of technologies for plugin vehicles and geothermal energy. "We are trying to make renewable energy cheaper than coal energy," Google cofounder Larry Page said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. The partnership was unveiled at Google's annual Zeitgeist conference, a twoday think-fest where Google's business partners are invited to Mountain View to discuss global issues with leaders such as former vice president Al Gore and Mexican businessman Carlos Slim, as well as celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio and Forest Whitaker. Against a backdrop of continued financial turmoil, Google's leaders said their business was in good shape and unlikely to experience a direct impact from the current crisis. "The company has a large amount of cash in very boring investments," Chief Executive Eric Schmidt told reporters. As of June 30, Google had $16 billion in cash and securities and other current assets. Schmidt said Google plans to move ahead with a previously announced deal to provide search-advertising services to Yahoo, despite scrutiny by regulators in the United States and Europe. Schmidt said that his company had anticipated there would be objections to the deal, and that it is carefully structured to comply with antitrust regulations. "We have probably not explained it well enough," he said. Advertisers have expressed concern that the pact would lead to an increase in the cost of advertising brokered by Google. Page pointed out that the price of advertising is not set by Yahoo or Google but in an auction where advertisers decide what an ad is worth to them. and she doesn't care who knows it. "I'm really, really frustrated with BART," the Richmond resident said this week at BART's Ashby station in Berkeley. "Are we being punished for going to work at a certain time?" Findley, who rides BART to Ashby and transfers to a shuttle bus four days a week, was referring to a BART proposal to introduce higher fares and parking fees during rush hour as soaring ridership threatens to strain the system at peak commute times. BART riders -- the mild-mannered, the meek and the militant -- almost all agreed that this is, to put it mildly, a bad idea. Leaping to his feet from a seat on the platform bench, John Busher of Berkeley said, "No. People ride during commute hours not because they want to, but because they have to." Boarding a train at the Pleasant Hill station, Kelly Martinez added, "The economy is in terrible shape. For most people, the foremost thing is keeping a job. If it costs more to get to work, it'll be even rougher on them." High gas prices, traffic jams and concerns about the environment have driven commuters to BART stations in record numbers. Just a week earlier, BART hit an all-time ridership high of about 405,000 passengers thanks to commuters and the Raiders and Giants both playing home games on Sept. 8. BART is averaging 370,000 riders per day, about 15,000 more than a year ago, which would seem to be cause for celebration. However, the system seems to have snatched a public-relations defeat with Joe Habich of El Cerrito was waiting for a train into San Francisco at the MacArthur station in Oakland on Monday. "They finally got what they wanted -increased ridership," Habich said. "And now they're going to shoot themselves in the foot." Surging ridership is moving the system toward capacity faster than a BART train hurtling through the Transbay Tube, engineers say. Congestion pricing is possibly the best way to get riders to take trains later or earlier than rush hour, according to consultant Jeffrey Tumlin, who told the BART board last week, "It is very effective." Actual commuters differ. Strongly. "I have to be at work at a certain time, five days a week. I can't spread it out," said Brendan Fitzgerald of Emeryville, who takes the Emery Go Round shuttle bus to the MacArthur station, where he catches BART into San Francisco. Fitzgerald, a recruiter for a hospital staffing agency, works 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. "If I had the choice, I would go at noncommute hours, but I have to be at work to cover a certain time period. I understand the demands of my workplace," said Cathy Torres, who commutes from Daly City to work at UC Berkeley as a public health practice coordinator. "Those who would benefit (from congestion pricing) would be those who can afford to flex their time -- the higher-paid workers," Torres said. "Those who are 9to-5, minimum-wage workers would have to pay the higher rate. They have no choice." in Fremont rides her bike to the MacArthur BART station, then takes the train to work. "It's not fair. It's biased against the people commuting in the morning," Kulkarni said. The system chokes up worst at the Embarcadero and Montgomery stations in San Francisco, where commuters -many of them from the East Bay -- flood the stations' escalators, staircases, elevators and platforms. The two-year surge in ridership may soon bring these stations to capacity limits, planners fear. However, on Monday morning about 8 a.m., the Montgomery station, while crowded, didn't seem out of control. Well-defined lines of commuters moved up the escalators after getting off inbound trains. Kimberly Wong of Oakland said she is generally a fan of BART, but not of the new plan. "It's definitely not a good idea," said Wong, who regularly takes the train to Concord. Some commuters said they feared a possible surcharge would discourage commuters from taking BART. "I wouldn't want it to make people get back in their cars. 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TODAY 77° Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers TONIGHT CALIFORNIA CITIES Sunrise today ............. 6:58 a.m. Sunset tonight ............ 7:14 p.m. Moonrise today .......... 9:35 p.m. Moonset today ......... 12:06 p.m. MOON PHASES Last New First Full Rockport 62/52 Laytonville 71/45 Covelo 73/47 Westport 66/52 49° Mainly clear this evening; low clouds late SATURDAY 84° 49° Low clouds followed by sunshine SUNDAY 82° 47° Partly sunny and breezy Sept. 21 Sept. 29 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 ALMANAC Ukiah through 2 p.m. Thursday Temperature High .............................................. 73 Low .............................................. 50 Normal high .................................. 86 Normal low .................................... 52 Record high .................. 104 in 1936 Record low ...................... 34 in 1911 Precipitation 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Thu. .................. 0.00" Month to date ............................ Trace Normal month to date ................ 0.32" Season to date .......................... Trace Last season to date .................. 0.12" Normal season to date .............. 0.51" Fort Bragg 64/52 Elk 61/53 Willows 80/54 Willits 72/46 UKIAH 77/49 Philo 71/49 Redwood Valley 74/49 Lakeport 75/49 Lucerne 75/49 Boonville 72/50 Gualala 64/53 Clearlake 76/50 Cloverdale 78/52 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. 2008 City Today Hi/Lo/W Sat. Hi/Lo/W City Today Hi/Lo/W Sat. 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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 722.91 feet; Storage: 45,573 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: n/a Outflow: n/a Air quality – Ozone: .035 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .23 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .004 ppm (.25 ppm) Possible financial crisis fix sends stocks soaring Associated Press WASHINGTON — The stock market finally found reason to rally Thursday, and Congress promised quick action as the Bush administration prepared a plan to rescue banks from the bad debt at the heart of the worst crisis on Wall Street since the Great Depression. Details of the plan were still being worked out, but Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson emerged from a nighttime meeting on Capitol Hill to say he hoped to have a solution “aimed right at the heart of this problem.” As word of a government plan began to reach Wall Street earlier in the day, the Dow Jones industrial average jumped 410 points, its biggest percentage gain in nearly six years. The rebound also came after an infusion of billions of dollars by the Federal Reserve and world governments aimed at getting nervous banks to stop hoarding money and lend again. Stocks had fluctuated throughout the day, without severe swings in either direction, until CNBC reported the administration might back a new agency to take bad assets off the books of struggling financial institutions, much like it did in the aftermath of the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s. After the discussions Thursday night, Paulson said the goal was to come up with Briefly Continued from Page A-2 Minneapolis highway span brings new era of bridge technology MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than a year after a key Minneapolis bridge collapsed and killed 13 people, state troopers prepared to lead motorists in a slow procession Thursday morning across the new span that reconnects Interstate 35W over the Mississippi River. Crews were scheduled to remove barricades that have stood since the old bridge fell Aug. 1, 2007, reopening a major artery leading in and out of Minneapolis that carried 140,000 trips a day. The new bridge contains hundreds of sensors that will collect a stream of data. The purpose of the “smart bridge” technology isn’t to warn of another impending disaster; it’s to detect small problems before they become big ones, said Alan Phipps, design manager for the project with Figg Engineering Group Inc. of Tallahassee, Fla. “What these sensors are a “comprehensive approach that will require legislation” to deal with the bad debts, or illiquid assets, on banks’ balance sheets. He did not provide any details, but the plan taking shape called for Congress to give the administration the power to buy distressed bank assets. Rep. Barney Frank, DMass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said that probably would not mean creating a new government agency. “It will be the power — it may not be a new entity. It will be the power to buy up illiquid assets,” Frank said. “There is this concern that if you had to wait to set up an entity, it could take too long.” Frank said his committee could begin drafting legislation as early as Wednesday. Paulson, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and other officials planned to work through the weekend on a solution. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that once the administration had presented its proposal, “we hope to move very quickly” to come to an agreement. There was no immediate word how much the rescue plan might cost. The banks still standing are staggering under the weight of billions of dollars of bad loans and mortgage debt arising from the wave of home foreclosures in the United States, and lending has tightened around the world in response. Before the sun rose on Wall Street on Thursday, the Fed said it would boost by as much as $180 billion the amount of cash it would supply to foreign counterparts that are short on dollars. For banks in the United States, the Fed supplied $105 billion in short-term loans later in the day. But, at least initially, those efforts did little to unfreeze the global credit markets. Banks remained extremely reluctant to lend money. The No. 2 official at the International Monetary Fund, John Lipsky, said the past few days were “searing manifestations of a financial crisis that has expanded to historic proportions.” He predicted the turbulence would continue for “some time to come.” British financial regulators also banned short-selling the stock of financial companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. U.S. regulators tightened rules on short-selling Wednesday. Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, told lawmakers the SEC may put in a temporary emergency ban on all short-selling — not just the aggressive forms it already has targeted, according to a person familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity because no final decision had been made. The ban might apply to stocks of selected financial companies, to all financial companies or even possibly to all public companies. Shortselling, which has been practiced on Wall Street for decades, is not illegal per se. The Fed said it had authorized the expansion of swap lines, the process by which it supplies reserves to other central banks, to include amounts up to $110 billion for the European Central Bank and up to $27 billion for the Swiss National Bank. The Fed also said new swap facilities had been authorized with the Bank of Japan for as much as $60 billion, $40 billion for the Bank of England and $10 billion for the Bank of Canada. For more than a year, investors around the world have watched with growing alarm as the U.S. economy, the world’s largest, has struggled to right itself amid massive home foreclosures, many of them from mortgages issued to homeowners with bad credit. The turmoil has swallowed some of the most storied names on Wall Street. Three of its five major investment banks — Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch — have either gone out of business or been driven into the arms of another bank. The Dow’s gain of nearly 4 percent on Thursday sent the average back above 11,000 and nearly erased its losses from a day before. But as the uncertainty wore on, investors continued to for, it’s like going to your doctor for your health checkup,” Phipps said. “It’s to ensure you’re maintained in top shape so you never get close to having a serious problem.” The $234 million bridge was completed on budget and more than three months ahead of the Dec. 24 deadline. That means the contractors — led by the team of Flatiron Construction Corp. of Longmont, Colo., and Manson Construction Co. of Seattle — should get a bonus close to the contract maximum of $27 million, though the actual amount hasn’t been determined. forces. He flew here Wednesday night after spending a day in Afghanistan to discuss with Afghan leaders and American commanders the issue of inadvertent civilian casualties from U.S. airstrikes. At a news conference at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Gates said it was time to take a new approach to responding. “I think the key for us is, in those rare occasions when we do make a mistake, when there is an error, to apologize quickly, to compensate the victims quickly and then carry out the investigation,” Gates told reporters later at Bagram airfield, where he received a briefing from an Air Force general on the rules and restrictions U.S. pilots must follow when providing aerial support to U.S. and allied troops engaged in ground fighting. the issue. Democrat Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights, is only too happy to remind voters where McCain stands, but he tries to make his case without attracting too much attention. Both candidates are gingerly trying to strike the right chord on abortion as they reach out to a critical voting group — independents and moderates, primarily women in swing-voting suburban regions of crucial states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio. The candidates’ carefully targeted ads on abortion and stem-cell research, topics that enflame passions among both abortion-rights proponents and opponents, illustrate how Republicans and Democrats alike are tailoring their messages to specific groups of voters. Obama is calling out McCain in ads that say the GOP nominee takes an “extreme position on choice” and “will make abortion illegal.” He is spreading his message through low-profile radio ads and campaign mailings, though, hoping to avoid being tagged as too liberal on a woman’s right to choose to . end a pregnancy. Gates says Iraq has shown value of apologizing first, probing later LONDON (AP) — When facing allegations of U.S. airstrikes killing or injuring civilians in Afghanistan, it is better to apologize first and investigate later, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says. Gates was in London on Thursday for a NATO meeting that was expected to include a discussion among allied defense ministers of the struggles to turn the tide of insurgent violence in Afghanistan and to train Afghan security Obama says McCain is not a moderate on abortion despite that perception WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John McCain, an abortion rights opponent with a conservative Senate record on the issue, seems content with the public’s perception that he’s more moderate on flock to Treasury securities, considered a haven in times of crisis, and the price of gold rose yet again. And worries about even the safest investments intensified as Putnam Investments abruptly closed a $15 billion money market fund because institutional investors had pulled their cash. Bush canceled out-of-town fundraising trips to Alabama and Florida to stay in Washington and huddle with Paulson and the heads of the Fed and the Securities and Exchange Commission. In an appearance earlier in the day, the president acknowledged “serious challenges” in the markets and said: “The American people can be sure we will continue to act to strengthen and stabilize our financial markets and improve investor confidence.” The credit troubles reverberated around the globe. Asian stocks closed lower. European stocks rose but struggled to hold on to the gains. Russia closed its stock exchanges for a second day, and President Dmitry Medvedev pledged a $20 billion injection into financial markets. In the United States, investors worried for another day about the health of the banks still standing. Earlier in the week, venerable Lehman Brothers was forced into bankruptcy, and Merrill Lynch was driven into the arms of Bank of America. Got family? find activities at ukiahdailyjournal.com NOYO THEATRE • Willits • 459-NOYO (6696) Visit us at our website www.cinemawest.com 7:00PM WED & THUS ONLY INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES Bottle Shock PG13 Vickie Christina Barselona 1:45, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 PG13 The Women 1:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:20 PG13 House Bunny 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:35 PG13 Please call theater recording for wheelchair accessibility information Adv. Tix on Sale EAGLE EYE (PG-13) ★ VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA (PG-13) (440) 715 945 MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL (R) - ID REQ'D (425) 700 935 THE WOMEN (PG-13) (430) 710 950 BURN AFTER READING (R) - ID REQ'D (525) 745 1005 TROPIC THUNDER (R) - ID REQ'D (410) 650 930 RIGHTEOUS KILL (R) - ID REQ'D (445) 720 950 Times For 9/19 ©2008 On Thursday, Morgan Stanley scrambled to strike a major deal or raise more cash that will reassure investors and prevent more damage to its battered stock. Its CEO, John Mack, reached out to China’s Citic Group overnight about a possible investment, according to a person familiar with the talks. Morgan Stanley is also considering a combination with retail bank Wachovia Corp. and an investment from Singapore Investment Corp., one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the discussions were still ongoing. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers in both parties became increasingly vocal about their concerns with the Bush administration’s handling of the current crisis. Administration officials refused to attend a closeddoor briefing with House Republicans Thursday morning, leaving their congressional allies in the dark about the government’s $85 billion emergency loan to insurer American International Group, House GOP leader John A. Boehner said. And Sen. Chris Dodd, DConn., the Banking Committee chairman, was irritated that Paulson twice canceled appearances he was to have made before the panel this week. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Theatre Continued from Page A-1 more seating and the names of the films being shown are the only major modifications to the exterior of this South State Street landmark. The Ukiah Theatre first opened for business on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1948, when it screened the Cary Grant film “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” (a film which was remade last year under the title “Are We Done Yet?” and starred Ice Cube.) The original incarnation of the movie house featured a single screen with seating to fit many hundreds of patrons and cost original owner George Mann $380,000 to build -- approximately $3.2 million in today’s dollars, according to local history researcher Ed Bold. “There is an apartment above the lobby that was built for George Mann,” said William French Jr., another local history enthusiast. “People who saw it said it was pretty nice. It’s still there but the original stairs have been removed. The building was designed in 1941 by William B. David, who designed most of the theaters for Mann. Before working for Mann, he worked for the legendary S. Charles Lee, one of the greatest theater designers of alltime and a classic Art Deco Designer. The theatre construction was put off because of (World War II). The design is in Streamline Modern, not Art Deco as some want to believe. Of course, the Mann company still survives and owns the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.” In November 1979, the Ukiah Theatre became the Ukiah 4, splitting the single screening room into four equal parts. The first films shown during this incarnation were “The Amityville Horror,” the Nick Nolte movie “North Dallas Forty,” Cinema Continued from Page A-1 had to cough up a quarter per show. In August 1908, the Victory Theater Company began its 15-year run. Earlier that year, the Central Theater, located at the corner of Perkins and School streets, had become the first stationary movie house in Ukiah, but it closed the next year. Over the following few years, a series of businesses dedicated to screening motion pictures opened and closed in town including: the Past Time (1910), the Empire (19111912), the Rex (1913-1915), the Star (1914) and Auto Movies, which showed movies in a garage in 1920. In 1923, the State Theater took over the space previously occupied by the Victory Theater and began showing movies with sound, referred to at the time as “talkies,” six years later. Children were charged 20 cents, general admission seating cost 50 cents and luxury box seating, called “loges,” carried a 65cent price tag. The State Theater ended its 25-year domination of the Scam Continued from Page A-1 such mail or to contact local law enforcement if they have doubts. To participate in the scam required the fulfillment of several tasks. A person choosing to participate would have made purchases from specific “big box” stores and then rated the service of the stores. “The letter included a fictitious check in the amount of the “American Graffiti” sequel “More American Graffiti” and “The Frisco Kid,” which starred Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford. “The lobby was mostly gutted in the early ’90s and the outer lobby was removed,” French said. “The ’90s remodel also saw the addition of two more auditoriums. Before the ’90s remodel, the four auditoriums had curtains that would rise before the start of each movie. In the 2000s, all of the auditoriums were gutted with the only surviving aspects of the original auditorium removed being the aluminum hand rails.” The theater went through several internal makeovers over the next few years, but most of the exterior, including the iconic neon “UKIAH Theatre” sign, remained unchanged. “It should be noted that the vertical sign is the only officially city-designated local historical landmark,” said French. “The other landmarks are designated by the state and by the National Register. The Ukiah vertical sign is a wellknown icon in movie theater circles.” French said his experience of going to the movies as a child were well-remembered to this day. “From the 1970s into the 1990s the (Ukiah Theatre) hosted free movies for children during the summer,” he said. “This was always a different kind of event. Lines would stretch down from the front of the theater all the way to Gobbi (Street). In the early ’80s there was a matinee during these movies to increase food sales. These movies were always free. I can remember seeing ‘Star Wars’ and this little kid, maybe 5 years old, getting up in front of everyone and cussing us all out, using the f-word many times. Kids would also throw food at the screen, especially soda. The place would be a mess afterwards.” Rob Burgess can be reached at [email protected]. market by closing for good in 1948 because of concerns over the building’s safety. The building later became the State Market. “The State was partially demolished after the Ukiah was built and converted into a grocery store,” William French said. “All but the southern wall of the remains of the State were demolished in the early 1980s.” From March to September of the same year the State closed its doors, local film enthusiasts trekked to the Ukiah High School auditorium to view the latest releases before the Ukiah Theatre opened its doors in September, 1948, Bold said. On Thursday, July 5, 1950, Ukiah’s only drive-in theater opened due west of the intersection of Talmage Road and South State Street. The first movie screened was the western “The Streets of Laredo.” The theater closed its doors for good on Saturday, Oct. 27, 1979. The last film shown at that location, “The Shootist,” was also John Wayne’s final film and Jimmy Stewart’s last western. Editor’s note: Information about Ukiah theaters of the past was provided by local history researcher Ed Bold. $3,950.00 made payable to the recipient from the ‘Kimball Operating Company, LLC’ supposedly located in Fort Worth, Texas,” the report stated. Next, after a purchase and an evaluation of a box store, the letter requested a second evaluation be made of either “Western Union” or “Money Gram.” Then the letter asked that “Western Union” or “Money Gram” be used to send $3,450 to the Brooklyn business. The citizen was concerned and did not fall for the scam, the Sheriff’s Office stated. Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com email us at [email protected] LOCAL Marijuana Continued from Page A-1 gal mushrooms. According to the report, deputies are not certain of Deuluna’s real name. In the same search, law enforcement found a “large butane honey oil hashish lab.” Such a lab, the report stated, uses cans of butane to produce hashish oil and is flammable. Schools Continued from Page A-1 Redwood Valley 692 (698) River Oak Charter 748 (no 2007 API) Yokayo 725 (756) Middle Schools Eagle Peak 669 (681) Pomolita 717 (681) Natalie Darves, 25, Morgan Costley, 24, Jordan Feathers, 28, all from Oregon; Mark Pacitti, 29, of Florida, and Gevitye Goins, 24, of Michigan, were arrested on suspicion of having 172 marijuana plants, stated the report. The five fled when the warrant was served, the report stated. But with the help of a helicopter, they were found hiding in brush and were arrested. In the Bentley Ridge area, Daniel Goss, 27, of Santa High Schools Accelerated Achievement Academy 700 (678) Redwood Academy of Ukiah 806 (775) Ukiah High 705 (697) Small Schools Calpella Elementary 675 (644) Hopland Elementary 619 (587) FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – A-11 Cruz, and Daniel Isaiah, 21, of Lake County, were arrested on suspicion of having 62 marijuana plants. The report said Goss and Isaiah had an AK47 rifle. Jose Franco, 19, of Mexico, and Valdovinos Cruz, 22, of Mexico, were arrested on suspicion of having 50 marijuana plants and 20 pounds of processed marijuana. Over the two-day long raids, 3,343 marijuana plants were seized, the report stated. This week’s raids were a result of numerous complaints of marijuana grown in the Covelo area, the report stated. In regard to growing marijuana in Mendocino County, a portion of the report states, “It became common knowledge that illegal activity was accepted. This is no longer the case. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office will investigate and prosecute illegal commercial marijuana cultivation on a case by case basis.” Tree of Life Charter 755 (759) In 2007, all of the schools (except South Valley High and River Oak Charter) projected “growth targets” -- scores they wanted to reach in 2008. Five schools reached or exceeded their growth targets; nine did not reach their targets. ASAM Schools South Valley High (Continuation) 433 (486) As can be seen from the scores, only Redwood Academy of Ukiah had a score of better than 800. Five schools showed scores below their 2007 scores. Source of scores: California Dept. of Education David Minton can be reached at [email protected]. visit http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com for the latest news updates A-12- FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Huge Select ion Low s e c i r P moving forward New 2009 Toyota Prius in Stock and Available for Immediate Delivery New 2009 Toyota Corolla 1 at this Matrix Automatic price VIN 007804 $5000 OFF MSRP ON ALL REMAINING NEW 2008 TUNDRA’S IN STOCK MSRP..............................................$19,129 Thurston Discount...........................1,130 NET COST TO YOU $ 48 CITY/MPG Over 60 To Choose From 17,999 EST. EMPLOYEE PRICING EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30TH!!! 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Price does not apply to lease. Price good through September 21, 2008. 2800 North State St. • Ukiah www.thurstonautoplaza.com 1-866-2-THURSTON (707) 462-8817 COMMUNITY Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – B-1 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Hesperia to perform tomorrow Hesperia will perform Saturday. Denise Doering, Marilyn Simpson, Adrienne Simpson, David Rounds, and Jim Dentonwill perform music of the Italian Renaissance Saturday, at 7:30 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 640 Orchard Ave. Tickets are $12 at Mendocino Book Company and the Grace Hudson Museum. This is the initial concert of the Deep Valley Chamber Music Series. Rootstock to open for ‘Yellowman’ on Sunday By TOM FOREST Special for the Journal Lovers of reggae will be treated to two bands, with inspiring lyrics, on Sunday night at one of the last great roadhouses, the Caspar Inn. In the old days upstairs was the bordello while now, after remodeling, the bands and the public use the very reasonably priced rooms. Opening for the great Jamaican, “Yellowman” (as he is named there) will be Mendocino County’s longtime reggae stalwart, Rootstock, who formed two years after Bob Marley’s untimely demise in 1981. These guys have played nearly every major festival on the west coast an have opened for all the greats with Sunday being no exception. The five-piece band just switched websites to gigmasters.com for the year and can be reached at 463-1166 locally. They are known as “musician’s musicians” especially by the international bands coming thorugh who judge with their ears and not their eyes. The next local event Rootstock plays will be their now traditional appearance at the Ukiah Brewing Company on Halloween, Friday Oct. 31. MARRIAGE LICENSES • Timothy Dale Devick, 50, and Jesus Hector Barrera, 51, of Austin, Tex. • Ericia Lee Carlson, 25, and Andres Ocampo Ocampo, 31, of Fort Bragg. • Alberto Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 26, and Rosalva GonzalezElias, 26, of Ukiah. • Julie Elizabeth Wood, 27, and Anthony Enrique De La Torre, 38, of Little River. • Daniel Zaldivar, 23, and Diana Reyes, 24, of Fort Bragg. • William Spencer Anderson, 29, and Tora Taylor Christenson, 42, of Seattle. • Michael Ray Munoz, 21, and Katherine Marie Rapisura, 25, of Willits. • Htut Myo Zaw, 37, and Shawna Lee Beeman, 33, of San Francisco. • Charles Alexander Blunt, 22, and Amanda Marie Thompson, 34, of Ukiah. • Linda Marie Lillevik, 46, and Nancy Augusta Avinger, 51, of Seattle. • Heidi Patricia McGehee, 26, and Ross Ellison Kilkenny, 29, of Redwood Valley. • Jamie Lynn Lewis, 32, and Angela Esther Eaves, 29, of Hopland. • Gloria Rogers, 56, and Elizabeth Ann Tallent, 54, of Fort Bragg. • Marie-Louise Bill, 60, and Sonja Lynn Reynolds, 58, of Avondale Estates, Georgia. • John William Ottey, 41, and Amber Rose Snow, 31, of Boise, Id. • Jacob Michael Jaques, 28, and Maria Virginia Vineyard, 27, of Ukiah. • Francesco Paolo Maria Rinaldi, 46, and Veroniqe Chantal Struis, 33, of London. • Carl Edward Bishoff Jr., 37, and Linda Victoravna Salato, 18, of Fort Bragg. • Anthony Alan Coburn, 22, and Dakota Anna Quayle, 19, of Upper Lake. • Joseph Wayne Guarino, 35, and Lauren Dorothy Wood, 28, of Las Vegas. • Glenn Eugene Henderson, 61, and Shelley Lynn Gregory, 68, of Ukiah. • Allan Dwain Henden, 49, and Alan Wilbanks Scott, 47, of Minneapolis, Minn. • Cynthia Jean Plattner, 50, and Lynn Dee Johnson, 54, of Willits. • Esther Marie Edwards, 19, and Jake Daniel Hansen, 22, of Exeter. • Armando Resendiz Castillo, 29, and Juana Toscano Garcia, 32, of Fort Bragg. • Matthew Thomas Stockwell, 23, and Amanda Marie Lopez, 23, of Ukiah. • James Dean Mitchell, 19, and Cheryl Ann Miller, 19, of Fort Bragg. • Edward Matthew Schrader, 29, and Darby Anne Harrison, 26, of Fort Bragg. • Summer Anne Hicks, 29, and Eric Douglas Crane, 32, of Ukiah. • Jennifer Bryna Levine, 37, and Brendan Patrick Wheatley, 32, of Geyserville. • Jessica Lynn Hughes, 25, and Thomas James Boren, 29, of Willits. • Polly Jenean Morrow, 32, and John Daniel Rohlf, 33, of Ukiah. • Melissa Mulliken, 49, and Kimberly Sue Turner, 49, of Madison, Wis. Local news, weather & sports in the Daily Journal B-2 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 TIME OUT Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 [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, Sept. 19, 2008 Today is the 263rd day of 2008 and the 91st day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1957, the United States conducted its first underground nuclear test, in a mountain tunnel in Nevada. In 1995, the Washington Post published the Unabomber’s manifesto, in partnership with the New York Times; the FBI had recom- mended publication in the interest of public safety. In 2002, President George W. Bush requested that Congress authorize him to “use all means” to disarm and depose Saddam Hussein. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: William Golding (1911-1993), novelist; Roger Angell ASTROGRAPH By Bernice Bede Osol Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 Unfortunately, the year ahead will not be without its difficulties. However, if you don’t lose heart and stay the course, things will eventually turn around and actually work to your advantage. Keep your eye on the prize. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although you rightfully may get upset when another takes advantage of your good nature, be careful not to take it out on innocent bystanders. The temptation to blow off steam could be great. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Someone who can never admit defeat will try to argue with you that he or she is right and you are wrong. Even if you know the truth is just the opposite, there’s nothing to be gained by proving it -- so stay mum. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You might want to give others the benefit of the doubt, but, to be on the safe side, don’t be too quick to accept a deal from a stranger. Scrutinize every aspect before shaking hands. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- Should you find a critical objective is exceptionally difficult to attain and isn’t going right, put it off until another time. Chances are it’ll be a different story tomorrow. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- If you are faced with having to deal with someone who never plays by 4 Lines x 4 Days $ 09 18 (1920-), writer, is 88; Rosemary Harris (1930), actress, is 78; Adam West (1930-), actor, is 78; Jeremy Irons (1948-), actor, is 60; Twiggy (1949-), model/actress, is 59; Joan Lunden (1950-), TV journalist, is 58; Trisha Yearwood (1964-), singer, is 44; Jimmy Fallon (1974-), comedian/actor, is 34. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 2002, Tom Gaboa, first base coach for the Kansas City Royals, was attacked by two fans who came out of the stands at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. the rules, refuse to have anything to do with him or her. Don’t sink to his or her level in order to conduct your affairs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- Someone might stir up trouble by deliberately misquoting you. Don’t ignore it. Nip it in the bud immediately, because it will leave a scar on your reputation. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- By allowing yourself to get involved in a riff that develops between two friends, you stand a great chance of ending up as the fall guy once they patch up their differences and go their own way. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Trouble is likely if you attempt to go off on your own TODAY’S QUOTE: “Baseball, in spite of its grassy spaciousness and apparent unpredictability, is the most intensely and satisfyingly mathematical of all our outdoor sports.” -- Roger Angell TODAY’S FACT: The Threshold Test Ban Treaty, signed in 1974, was the first to prohibit underground weapons tests of any size. TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon (Sept. 15) and third quarter (Sept. 22). and refuse to follow the instructions that have been given to you. And if your task is for another, your loss will be even greater. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Trying to force change for change’s sake will be like trying to put square pegs into round holes, so let events unfold at their own pace and in their own way. To do anything less will cause problems. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It doesn’t matter that others are behaving in an unreasonable fashion. The fires of agitation aren’t smothered by responding in kind; ignore their bad manners and set a better example. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Everyone makes mis- takes, and you are no exception. However, make sure that anger (from making those errors) doesn’t dominate your thinking, or you’ll make matters worse. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Just because you wouldn’t take advantage of anyone doesn’t mean someone won’t take advantage of you. Be trusting of others -- but not to the point of foolishness. Trying to patch up a broken romance? The AstroGraph Matchmaker can help you understand what to do to make the relationship work. Send for your Matchmaker set by mailing $3 to AstroGraph, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Copyright 2008, Newspaper Enterprise Assn. Clean out your home and clean up with extra cash when you advertise your garage sale 468-3500 www.ukiahdailyjournal.com FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 – B-3 TIME OUT Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 [email protected] The Ukiah Daily Journal Puzzlers THE LEARNING CHALLENGER by Robert Barnett DIRECTIONS: A. Using each "Chaos Grid" number with its letter one time, arrange the numbers with their letters for the "Order Grid" so each vertical column, horizontal row, and two diagonals each ADD to numbers inside thick lined cells. B. Some correct numbers with their letters have been put into the "Order Grid" to get you started. Also, above the "Order Grid" is a "Decoded Message" clue. C. After you have solved the "Order Grid" doing as direction "A" says, put the letters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer. CHAOS GRID -1 R -3 E -5 E -7 E 1 A 3 X 1 E 1 L -7 S -11 D -1 S -12 P THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek -5 O -6 R -8 C -8 R Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words. ASTEE CLUE: SAY ORDER GRID -17 ©2008 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -17 -7 E -6 R -17 CYRUR -17 -5 E -17 -12 P -17 -17 -17 -17 -17 9/19/2008 PORTSY DECODED MESSAGE: ANSWERS IN NEXT EDITION © 2008 Robert Barnett www.jumble.com USDABE Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon. Answers to Previous Learning Challenger FLECKED OR SPOTTED 48 F 22 K 41 R -6 T 4 L 31 E 16 S 54 T -2 E 40 D 18 P 49 E 55 C 12 O 30 O 8 D A: “ Yesterday’s ” (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: JUMPY CHUTE PURVEY JANGLE Answer: No matter what is served, this will make it attractive — HUNGER 9/18/2008 Office worker is considering joining the Air National Guard ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: I am a 28-year-old single female. I just got a promotion and moved closer to my job. I am doing great and even got a raise. I am pretty happy with my life, but I still have this empty feeling. I have been with my employer for eight years, but sometimes wonder how the Air National Guard could open my opportunities. Right now, I’m terrified of giving up everything I have worked for by joining the military. I know it would be a big change in my life. But I’m trying to think long term and wonder how long I can really stay with the same job I have now. My current employer would work around my guard duties, so it may not be as risky as I fear. I know I should be satisfied with the way things are now, but I’m not. I am having a hard time choosing the right path. Other than listing the pros and cons (which I’ve already done), can you give me any pointers to help me make a decision? -- Undecided in Iowa By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Iowa: First, please understand that you could be deployed. If you go into military service expecting a weekend job, you may be surprised. There are other ways to expand your employment opportunities. However, being in the military develops leadership qualities that are highly valued in the business world. Beyond that, of course, you seem terribly dissatisfied with your current situation. If, after considering all sides, you still are leaning toward enlisting, do it. Dear Annie: My 73-year-old husband has become a dirty old man. I do not enjoy going out with him because he constantly stares at other women. I understand that men like to FRIDAY EVENING 9/19/08 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 look, but my husband doesn’t simply glance. He stares. He fixes his gaze as if he’s in a trance. And the women do not have to be pretty - any female will do, particularly their rear ends. We can be sitting behind a woman and if her backside is visible, he ogles it. It’s embarrassing to me because he is quite obvious about it and there’s no doubt other people are aware of what he’s doing. He certainly doesn’t seem to care that he makes me uncomfortable, and I worry that one of these days, a husband or boyfriend is going to confront him. I work all week and can only imagine what he does when I’m not around. Right now, he is totally smitten with a teenager who works in a local shop, and I’m afraid this girl’s father will have him arrested. I’ve had enough and would appreciate some advice. -- Embarrassed Wife Dear Wife: Your husband should get a complete checkup, and you can alert the doctor to the problem ahead of time. Sometimes uninhibited behavior like this is sympto- matic of a small stroke or early dementia. A clean bill of health means you have to decide how much you can tolerate. If he refuses to behave in public, socialize with friends instead, and let him stay home and ogle the neighbors. If he gets arrested, maybe he’ll learn a lesson. Dear Annie: Your answer to “Porn King’s Wife,” whose husband is sending pornographic videos to co-workers, hit the target but missed the bull’s-eye. You said he could get fired for sending them to his female coworkers. While true, it doesn’t go far enough. He should stop sending porn to ALL coworkers, male or female. I’m a guy and don’t want that in my inbox. I’d report the man for harassment. What if I opened his e-mail and had it on my screen when my supervisor walked by? I don’t want his porn to cause me to lose my job. -- A Male Worker Dear Male Worker: You are absolutely right. Harassment on the job is not a problem confined to women. This man should knock it off. BROADCAST CHANNELS C E F G G I J U e i m s News Friends $ News (N) News (N) % News (N) % News-Lehrer Paparazzi News-Lehrer Fresh Pr. Fresh Pr. Cops % Cops % Raymond Seinfeld $ Lopez Simpsons The Insider Entertain Friends $ Extra (N) Eye-Bay Jeopardy! 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Bid Opening will be held at HNTB’s office located at: 1330 Broadway, Suite 1630 Oakland, CA 94612 On October 22, 2008 at 2:00 PM Bids received after the date and time stated above will be rejected as non-responsive. It is highly recommended that all bids be hand-delivered. NCRA is an Equal Oppor tunity employer. Contractor shall comply with the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action requirements as set forth in the Contract Documents. It is the policy of NCRA that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by NCRA. In accordance with California Public Contract Code §22300, Contractor may substitute securities for any money withheld under "Payments to the Contactor" of Section 01027 Price and Payment Procedures. At Contractors request and expense, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with NCRA, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, the securities shall be returned to Contractor. NCRA reserves the right, to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in bids, and to accept or reject any items of the bid. To receive a copy of the Contract Documents, Technical Specifications, and Bid Documents, contact (Kevin Wildenberg): The project includes track construction, tie renewal and surfacing, ballast restoration, turnout repair, culvert cleaning and repair, ditching, grade crossing surface repair, and other miscellaneous work to rehabilitate the railroad. HNTB Corporation 1330 Broadway, Suite 1630 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 208-4599 A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at: Contract Documents, Technical Specifications, and Bid Documents will be available beginning September 19, 2008 for $100/set. Please make check payable to HNTB. Carneros Hwy & 8th St E Sonoma (near Schellville), CA 95476 On October 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM NCRA will conduct a site visit via hy-rail vehicle(s) to the locations inaccessible by highway following the pre-bid meeting. Site visit is limited to one person from each bidding firm who must sign a release and provide their own PPE consisting of reflective vest, sturdy leather footwear with a defined heel, and hard hat. Notice of Award is scheduled on October 31, 2008, pending resolution of administrative matters and Approval by NCRA Board of Directors. The Bidder and all his subcontractors to whom the Contract is awarded must, at the time of award, possess current licenses as required by the California State Contractors License Board for the area of work for which they have bid. A Notice to Proceed shall be issued following the Notice of Award. The time of completion shall be 185 calendar days, commencing one calendar day following issuance of the Notice to Proceed by NCRA. A Bidder's Bond is required on all bids. Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds are not required on bids less than $25,000. On bids greater than $25,000, Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Bids shall be submitted on the original forms, signed by authorized personnel provided in the Contract Documents. All inquiries concerning the Technical Specifications, Contract Documents, Bidding Procedure, and Legal Requirements must be communicated in writing to Mr. Alex Jenkins by U.S. or express mail at HNTB Corporation, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1630, Oakland, CA 94612, by fax to 510-208-4595, or by email to [email protected]. By order of the North Coast Railroad Authority, State of California, on September 10, 2008. 621-08 8-29,9-5,12,19/08 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SUCKCVPT ‘0852114 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, Court House, Ukiah, CA 95482 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: Jason Loss THE COURT FINDS that Petitioner(s) Jason Loss has/have filed a Petition for Change of Applicant(s)’ name FROM Jason James Loss TO Jason James Ortiz THE COURT ORDERS All people interested in this matter appear before this court to show cause why this application for change of name should not be granted on: HEARING DATE: 10-3-08 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept E, located at Court House, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, California 95482 Dated: Aug 22 2008 /s/ John A. Behnke JOHN A BEHNKE Judge of the Superior Court Let us feature your ad in this space on the first day of insertion $ y l n O + 00* 10 *Does not include price of ad 658-08 9-12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20, 21,22,23,24,24,25/08 MEMBERS FOR MENDOCINO COUNTY IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) ADVISORY COMMITTEE NEEDED We are looking for new members to serve on the IHSS Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is made up of citizens who provide advice and guidance to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, Health and Human Ser vices Agency - Social Ser vices Branch, and IHSS Public Authority, on the IHSS program and the Referral Registry. Current openings are for current or former recipients of in-home supportive services to serve a two-year term. Service on the Committee is voluntary and there is no stipend. Mileage reimbursement is available. The IHSS Advisory Committee is currently working on provider training, program evaluation, and building an effective IHSS program and Referral Registry. The IHSS Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 747 S. State Street in Ukiah. Please request an application through Elaine Chan at: 463-7900, or email: [email protected] Final day for accepting applications is October 31, 2008. PUBLIC NOTICE 657-08 9-12,19,26,10-3/08 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2008-F0563 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CALIFORNIA ORGANIC WINES 12258 Sunset Park Way Los Angeles, CA 90064 Ronald Girgasky 12258 Sunset Park Way Los Angeles, CA 90064 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/5/2008. Endorsed-Filed on 09/05/2008 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office. /s/Ronald Girgasky RONALD GIRGASKY Sell It Fast With Ukiah Daily Journal Classifieds 10 NOTICES Native American & other craft people are invited to set up booths at Red Fox Casino Sept. 26 as part of NATIVE AMERICAN DAY. Please contact Mark 984-6800 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DVD DRIVE!!! The troops need to be entertained. Please donate your used or new DVD’s. We will ship them to the troops in Iraq. Any type of DVD. G, PG, R, but nothing too bad. Thank you for your support! The troops really appreciate the DVDs. Drop off boxes are at ●Potter Vly Com munity Health Ctr. ●Potter Vly Hi. Scl. In Redwood Valley ●3 Pepper Pizza. In Ukiah: ●GI Joe’s, ●Christmas Dreams & Gifts. Or call Jasmine or Chris Snider at 743-2215 or 489-4592 30 LOST & FOUND Free Adult Barn Cats So many barns, too many mice. Adopt a barn cat and life will be nice. Shots, spayed or neutered, not aggressive, just shy. Call A.V. Rescue and give it a try. 489-5207 or 468-5218 Adoptions Kittens, Cats, Dogs & Puppies for adoption. Ever y Tuesday at Mendocino County Farm Supply on Talmage Rd. 11:30-2:30 Anderson Valley Animal Rescue-Cher yl 895-3785 or Charlene 468-5218. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL 707-468-3500 Help I am a nursing mother who has lost her pups. I am a red Pit/Lab mix and I was found 9/15 on Valley Rd in Willits and came to the Ukiah Shelter on 9/17. I still have milk and I think my babies must be hungry. Do you know me? If so please call Sage at 467-6453 ASAP. Wow, I am the 3rd purebred lost German Shepherd to recently come into the Ukiah Shelter, but I have the distinction of being the only male. I was found on 9/14 on Tomki Rd. in RV with a rope around my neck. I now am safe at the shelter located 298 Plant Rd. The female 30 LOST & FOUND GSD's are now available for adoption and if no one finds me I will be looking for my new home on 9/22. If you know me please call Sage at 4676453. 120 HELP WANTED MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD! JOIN THE TRINITY TEAM! Trinity Youth Services-Ukiah A social service agency serving abused & neglected youth in a Residential Treatment Campus is looking for CHILD CARE WORKERS. CCW is responsible for the daily care & supervision of clients & living conditions. Swing & Night shifts available. Star ting at $9.40/hr. On-call $9/hr. Must be 21 yrs old. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement & FREE co-op child care. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test & background check. APPLY AT 915 W. Church St. Ukiah or fax resume 877-382-7617 www.trinityys.org EOE Accountant for E Center located in Ukiah; 40 hrs/wk; benefits; Level I: Associate Degree in Accounting & 2 yrs. exp. $14.71/hr with potential up to $17.93/hr; Level ll: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 2 yrs exp.; $16.21/hr with potential up to $19.76/hr.; Exp w/MIP accounting software a plus. Contact: HR @ 410 Jones Street, Ukiah, 468-0194 deadline 9/25/08; www.ectr.org. EOE 120 HELP WANTED Banking P/T Member Service Representatives (Teller) Mendo Lake Credit Union is now accepting applications for P/T Member Service Rep. Must be highly motivated, a team player, have good organizational, verbal & written skills. Bilingual a+. We offer competitive salar y, excellent benefits, business casual & NO Saturdays. Send or email ([email protected]) resume to Mendo Lake Credit Union PO Box 1410, Ukiah, CA 95482 /Fax (707)-468-0350 Come Join Our Team Now accepting applications for ✓Kitchen Cooks ✓Security Officers ✓Gift Shop Clerk ✓Bartenders ✓Beverage Servers All above are F/T ✓Bingo Caller P/T Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino 7751 N. State St. Redwood Valley M-F 9-5 EOE 707-467-4752 COMMERCIAL DRIVER Class A or B Lic req’d. FT + benefits. Job description and app available at 351 Franklin Ave in Willits COOK (experienced) Apply at the Purple Thistle. 50 S. Main St. Willits COOKS & CATERING Immediate openings. Apply at Crushed Grape, 13500 Hwy 101 Hopland 95449 Direct Care Work No Exp.Needed!! Morning, eves, graveyard. Drug test req., no test for cannabis, gd DMV. Personal care, cooking, cleaning, driving & providing living skills training to adults with developmental disabilities. 3,6 bed group homes, estb. in 1988. 485-0165, 485-5168 120 HELP WANTED CREDIT DESK Savings Bank of Mendocino County is seeking someone for the Credit Desk. This position is primarily responsible for obtaining, correlating & disseminating credit information on Bank loans. Acts as backup for various areas in the Loan Servicing Dept. Advanced skills in spreadsheets & word processing req. Must type 50 wpm. Apply in person at 200 N. School St., Ukiah,CA. Deadline to apply: Sept. 26, 2008 at 4pm. EEO/AA m/f/v/d Customer Service/Dispatch P/T Wkend, Eves & Grave shifts avail. Typing, spelling, phone skills a must. Apply at 960 N. State St., or fax resume to 462-1478 Dental office seeking F/T, Temp. front office position. Fax resume 462-6984 Dietary Manager needed for a 68 bed skilled nursing facility. Exp. pref. Apply at 1162 S. Dora St. Ukiah, CA DME/Medical Billing Clerk. F/T. Pay DOE. Call JoAnne 468-5220 DRIVERS - $1,000 HIRING BONUS Golden State Overnight is hiring full & parttime drivers with insured, dependable van or pickup w/shell for local early morning small package delivery routes in Mendocino & Lake counties. Earn a competitive wage plus mileage reimbursement plus additional reimbursement for fuel cost. Routes available Mon-Fri and Tues-Sat. Benefits available including health coverage, 401(k) with Company match, paid holidays and annual cash anniversary bonus. Contact Amelia Rodriguez 707/272-5692 or [email protected]. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL 120 HELP WANTED Environ. Protection Agcy. Genr’l Assist. Program Coord. F/T ●Environ. bkground. ●Management exp. ●Report & Grant writing skills. ●Pay DOE For app. Tribal Ofc. at 707-984-6197 Deadline 09-19-08 Environmental Water Project (EPA Field Crew) for Creek Work Temp.(3 to 4) mo. 3 positions for planting Alder trees at Cahto Creek. For apps. Tribal office at 707-984-6197 Deadline 09-19-08 F/T Internet Marketing, website mgmt, sales & clerical. Sales & computer skills 5 yrs. exp a must. Fax resume 707-275-8040 HOUSEKEEPER (Part-Time) JOIN THE TRINITY TEAM! Trinity Youth Ser vices-Ukiah, a social service agency serving abused & neglected youth in a Residential Treatment Campus is looking for a Housekeeper. Responsible for working directly with the children, cleans the bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, dining room, & all other areas inside the buildings to assure the highest degree of hygiene & cleanliness of our facility. Excellent benefits. Starting at $9.00/hr. H.S. Diploma or GED; must pass preemployment physical, drug test & background check. APPLY AT: 915 W. Church St., Ukiah or fax resume to 877-382-7617 www.trinityys.org EOE Interested in starting a career in journalism or just enjoy sports & writing? The Ukiah Daily Journal has an opening for an energetic parttime sports reporter to cover local prep & college sports. The successful candidate will also be responsible for covering editing shifts (two times per week and during sports editor’s vacations), thus computer design experience is a major plus. The Daily Journal paginates with Quark X-Press. Being a quick study & having strong people skills is also a bonus. This is a 20-hour per week position that includes evening & weekend work. If covering the Ukiah Valley sports scene sparks your interest, submit your resume & a writing sample or two to: Sports Editor, Ukiah Daily Journal, 590 S. School St., Ukiah, CA 95482. You can also email your stuff to udjsports@ pacific.net or fax it to (707) 468-3518. Prior to hire-on, a drug screening is required. Mendocino County, Health & Human Services Agency, Social Services Branch. Currently recruiting for: •Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist •Program Specialist I For further info go to: www.mss.ca. gov to: “Career Opportunities” OR call the Jobline: (707) 467-5866. Closes 9/26/08. LICENSED NURSES & CNA’S Valley View Skilled Nursing 462-1436 Beverly 120 HELP WANTED NCO Head Start Ukiah Family Support Specialist l/ll - To work w/low income families enrolled in HS Ctr. $11.80$13.03/hr DOQ. Assoc. Tchr l/ll Must have 12 Core CDV units & 6 mos. ECE exp. $10.47$11.45/hr DOQ. Both Posn’s Bilingual pref. Must complete NCO appl. & include transcripts, 800-606-5550 or www.ncoinc.org Closes: 5 PM 9/22 (Postmarks not accepted). EOE Planer & moulder setup 3yrs exp. May train right cand. 530671-7152 ADMIN. ASST. to the Executive Director at Consolidated Tribal Health prj. Excellent organization and communication skills. All applicants’ considered, Native American preference applies. Send application/resume to HR Depar tment 4857837 (fax). ADA/ EEOC POST OFFICE NOW HIRING Avg Pay $20/ hr, $57 K/yr, incl. Fed ben, OT. Placed by adSource not affiliated with USPS who hires. 1-866-292-1387 PROGRAM SPECIALIST Mendocino County Office of Education Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Coast Districts PT mgmt approx. 20 hrs/week, or 96 8hr days/11 mos/yr. Req. Special Ed Cred. $68,003 - $87,259 annually (pro-rated for P/T) Deadline to apply: 10/1/08 www.mcoe.us/d/hr/jobs 707-467-5012 PROOF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR This position supervises employees in the Proof Department to ensure timely & accurate daily operations. The ideal candidate comes with a banking background, has strong written & verbal communication skills, the ability to motivate staff to meet deadlines, is detail oriented, has excellent problem solving skills, & can demonstrate competent computer skills. Completion of a two-year degree or equivalent relevant work exp. req. Supervisory exp. req. Three to five years exp. in all phases of item processing preferred. Salary range: $2664 -$4350/mo. DOE. Apply in person at 200 N. School St. Ukiah, CA no later than Mon. Sept. 22, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. EOE/AA m/f/v/d Ready for a rewarding career with excellent benefits & a set work schedule? We provide support for people with developmental disabilities. Training provided. Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30 pm. Wages DOE. Apply at 990 S. Dora St. Ukiah 468-8824 Lic. # 236800643 Red Fox Casino is now hiring for the following position: General Manager Applicants must submit an application! Come in and apply or call @ (707) 984-6197 ext. 31 Deadline for accepting applications is September 26, 2008 REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANTS Mendocino Community Health Clinic Ukiah & Willits Excel. pay & benefits E-mail: dakka@ mchcinc.org Fax: 707-468-0793 www.mchcinc.org RN Care Manager, 80% FTE in Clearlake working with seniors. PHN preferred. Exc. Bens. Resume to CCMC: 14642-C Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake, CA 95422.. See communitycare 707.com for job desc. FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 -B-5 120 HELP WANTED Saw Filing Supervisor California Redwood Company Are you looking for a great career opportunity working for a progressive, dynamic, & established company? CRC is currently recruiting for a Saw Filing Supervisor at our high speed sawmill in Korbel, CA. We are looking for a motivated and safety conscious leader who has experience in managing a skilled union workforce. 3-5 yrs experience is required. Excellent wage & benefit package including bonus potential. Include your resume along with a cover letter & references. Send your responses to: California Redwood Company, Attn Debra Miller, PO Box 1089, Arcata, CA 955181089 or email to [email protected]. All responses must be delivered by 9/26/08. Seeking qualified Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep techs. Complete benefits pkg & FT work avail immediately. Apply online @ crownmotorsredding. com SNF looking for nurses. Great benefits, working environment and salary. Ask for Tammy Perez & ask for signing bonus! 462-8864 Support developmentally disabled persons in their own home. Evening shifts, weekends. Pick up app. at 182 Thomas St. Ukiah or Christina 468-9326 TEACHING AIDE Up to 30 hrs /wk for Charter Academy Schools. Great work environment. Apply 1059 N. State St THERAPIST Trinity Youth Ser vices-Ukiah, a social service agency serving abused and neglected youth in a Residential Treatment Campus is seeking a Contract Therapist to provide individual, family and group therapy services approx. 20/hrs per week. Qualified candidates will possess an MFCC, LCSW, or LPC. APPLY AT: 915 W. Church St., Ukiah or fax resume to 877-382-7617 www.trinityys.org EOE TLC Child & Family 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 residential childrens facility is looking for caring, responsible individuals to join our team. Some exp. pref. but not nec.. Will provide on the job trainng. Starting sal. $12.12 hr. 403B, great benefits, & vac. pkg. Fax resume 707-463-6957 140 CHILD CARE BUSY BEES CHILD CARE in Ukiah has openings for your child! Experienced, compassionate and reliable care. M-F 7:30-5:30pm. Ages infant to 5yrs. Lic #230003497 489-3874 FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN THE C L A S S IFIEDS! 140 CHILD CARE DISCOVERY WORLD PRESCHOOL is now enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. We have openings for half day preschool and an extended day for our working families. Our curriculum is play based w/hands on experiences, taught by credentialed teachers w/an emphasis in early literacy and meets state standards for Kindergarten readiness. If you would like more information or would like to visit our program please call 462-2220 Lic. #233006962 DISCOVERY WORLD PRESCHOOL is now enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. We have openings for half day preschool and an extended day for our working families. Our curriculum is play based w/hands on experiences, taught by credentialed teachers w/an emphasis in early literacy and meets state standards for Kindergarten readiness. If you would like more information or would like to visit our program please call 462-2220 Lic. #233006962 200 SERVICES OFFERED SAVE $ “NOW”! Go Green. (707)391-1138 220 MONEY TO LOAN RATES ARE DOWN! This may be the perfect time to get into a new fixed rate home loan. Call First Cypress at 463-2200 Real Estate broker licensed by CA Dept of Real Estate Lic 01772016 250 BUSINESS RENTALS 2 room office with parking $485 per month, plus utilities. 485-1196 FREE MO. 171 B Brush 1900 sq.ft. lgt. mgf. ware, studio, office a/c, pkg $900 468-5176 LEE KRAEMER Real Estate Broker GOBBI STREET OFFICE SPACE 600+/- sq. ft. w/pkg. BRAND NEW! BUILD TO SUIT Office or Medical Will divide 1974+- sq. ft. w/pkg. 300 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 2BDRM 1BA., A/C Stv., fridge. Wtr., sew., gar. pd. N/P. 1582 N. Bush $840+$840 462-1396 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TWNHSE w/fireplace, pool $600/mo + $300. Avail now Tim 367-1070 Cypress Ridge Apartments 520 Cypress St. Ft. Bragg, CA 95437 West side master bdrm w/2 walk-in closets. Avail 10/4 $550 + 1/2 util & dep. n/s/d/p 463-2898 HUD subsidized senior housing to income qualified applicants. Must be 62+ or mobility impaired Please call (707)964-7715 ONLY $500 DEPOSIT Modern 2br wtr/gbe pd AC laundry carport walk to town. Mason St. $850mo. 433-4040 PARK PLACE 1 bd. $800. 2 bd. $910. T.H. $1050. Pool, Garg. 462-5009 Spacious 2bd. Pool. H20, trash pd. $850. N/P. 462-6075 Se habla espanol. Westside 2 bd, $775/mo + Sec. GC, NS, NP, 972-4260 320 DUPLEXES 2 BDRM. 1 BA. Garage. N/S. Nice neighborhood, clean. $980+ sec. 462-5551 3bd/1.5bth Ukiah tnhse w/ fireplace, w/d hkup, garage, $1200/mo $1600dep 707/433-6688 3bdrm 2.5 ba. Hopland townhouse. $1200 + dep. 272-8540 3bdrm.2 ba. Townhome. $1200/mo + $1200 dep. 421 Clara 272-1561 Near Hi.Sch. 2bd2 ba twnhse. Lndry rm.,dbl car gar, $1000/mo+ dep. E. Fine Real Est. Agt. 707-272-4057 330 HOMES FOR RENT 410 Nokomis Dr. 3bdrm. 2ba. Cent. Ht & AC, non smoking. $1600/mo. $2000 dep. 707-468-0463 4bdrm. 1.5 ba. Ukiah. $1400 + dep. 272-8540 Fabulous Westside Loc. 4bd. 3ba. Victorian $2200mo+sec Pets neg. 489-0201 468-8951 RV, 2bd/2ba, newly built, $1,500/mo + Sec. Rent incl. utils 972-4260. SPACE TO RENT in chiropractic office. LMT, L.Ac. ? 462-2943 Ukiah-3bd, 2.5 ba w/office. Good views, no pets. $1900/mo 508-8773 MED. OFFICE or RETAIL South Orchard 3400+/- sq. ft. w/pkng 300 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED $925 Lg. 2BR, 1.5BA Marlene St. TH. A/C., Cent. Heat. Yard. 217-2764, 462-1546 1st mo. 1/2 off! 2 BD, DW + Pool Alderwood Apartments 1450 S. State St $885$925mo. 463-2325 2 APARTMENTS AVAIL Now. N/P, Credit report & score a must. 485-0841 2 bd 1.5 ba.townhouse, pool, lndry, AC, $920+ dep. N/P N/S. No sec. 8 No smoking complex. 468-5426 2BD 1BA water/garbage, AC & heating 462-8600 2bd/1ba, all new, W/D h/up Sngl-car gar. Nice loc, yd, $920 Sec. 8 ok in Ukiah 800-943-2411 350 ROOMS FOR RENT Room in 3bd Ukiah home, w/house priv. N/p/s/d/d. Fem pref. $500/mo. 953-3677 370 WANTED TO RENT MATURE WOMAN & old dog seek reasonable housing. Can do chores in exchange for all or part of rent. (707)951-6427 or elizabethfury@ hotmail.com 390 MOBILES FOR RENT Dbl. wide mobile on 1/4 ac. 3bd1.5 ba. Well kept. Front & rear awnings, 2 car carport, garden shed, completely fen. N/P, N/S, 4480 Sunnycrest Dr. $1190/mo. 391-5787 Mobile space for rent up to 8x35. Senior Park. $310/ mo. + $310 last mo rent. incl. wtr., sew., garb. N/P. 462-7630, 468-5607 460 APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES & FURNITURE. Guaranteed. 485-1216 480 MISC. FOR SALE 1 jr. girls bed, 1 kingsize headboard, and 1 queen-size matt & box spring, 1 massage table. Make offer 367-5447 Amy Dell laptop for saleabout 6 years old, has Windows 00 on it, and Microsoft Word. Needs repairs. Comes with power cord. Screen in great shape. One key is missing on keyboard, but still useable. Comes with leather nice case, w/pull handle & wheels. Asking $25/obo. 972-9577 GENERATORS 15 KW Diesel $5000 Propane 8KW $1500 12KW $2300 All have zero hours. 456-1142 Hearthstone free standing gas heater. $200. 707-468-7813 Hot Tub 2008. many jets, therapy seats. warranty, never used. Can deliver Sell $1795 (707)766-8622 We recycle & pay cash for junk batteries copper brass & aluminum 707-467-1959 500 PETS & SUPPLIES Jack Russell Puppies Males. $300. 972-8111 Jack Russell Terrier pups 2m, 1f, $200 ea. Tails docked, 1st shots 367-1933 Rottweiler pups top German champion lines. Show & pet. 7 1/2 wks 442-3403 Toy Fox Terrier puppy, male, AKC, 9 weeks. Vaccinated, microchipped, vet checked. Ch. parents. Will be approximately 5 lbs. Pet only. Well socialized from birth, ready now. 350.00 707-671-4991 UKC famous bloodlines blue-nose pitbull puppies, razor edges, special offer. $600/m, $650/f. Must see! (707) 391-2090 510 LIVESTOCK OAT HAY! $12-$14 per bale, Grass hay avail. 621-3897 NEED immediately. 2bd hse w/fenced bk yd. West side Ukiah. Exel local refs. 4689050 380 WANTED TO SHARE RENT FURN rm for res. wrkg indiv. nice loc $500 +$500 util incl. n/s/p/d 707-462-9225 Lg. bd. Sep ent., own cooking area. Fem. Refs. N/P/D/S. $550 + 1/3 utils. 467-9925 590 GARAGE SALES 4-family Garage sale 2300 Road E, in Redwood Valley Sat 9-4p 485-5041 or 272-7138 ROOMMATE needed $675/mo. & 1/2 util. 2bd 1 1/2 ba on 40 ac. 459-0943 Office/shop/retail 2181 S.State, Ukiah 1000 sq ft. $550/mo + sec. 462-8273 OFFICE SPACES 2nd Floor, State St. Elevator/pkg. WANTED TO SHARE RENT Room in Rdw. Vly. Furn & ready for you! $500/mo. $100 dep. Animal lover a must! Lg 1bd upstrs. private deck, pool,lndry, carport. No Sec. 8. $750. 463-2134 HOPLAND, sunny & spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2500 SF home w/many extras. Just outside of Ukiah. $1675 per month + Sec. Dep. Eve Fishell RE Services 707-468-4380 or 707-391-8900 Lg. 6+- yrs old. 3 bd. 3 ba. Vaulted ceilings. Dbl car gar., garden area. Country setting close to Ukiah $1600mo+dep. Ernie Fine Agt. 272-4057 DOWNTOWN OFFICE RETAIL Hi-traffic Location 2500+- sq. ft. w/pkg. 380 Read All About It! The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL Your Local Daily Newspaper! ANTIQUE ESTATE Huge Sale; 532 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, Sat.-Sun.9-4 pm, Fine Vic. furn., Asian, Jewelry, Sterling, Books, Glass, Pottery, Garden, Garage Full. ALL SOLD BRING CASH Backyard sale Sat only 9-1pm 790 Mendocino Dr. lots of stuff! FREE GARAGE SALE SIGNS. Realty World Selzer Realty. 350 E. Gobbi GARAGE SALE last chance Frit & Sat Sept 19 & 20 9-2. Everything must go! 9440 West Rd R.V. New Life Pre School & Kindergarten Fundraiser Free car wash Sat. Sept 15 8a-1p 275 Kunzler Ranch Rd. off N. State St. next to Jumperz. Contact Tammy at 463-0803 590 GARAGE SALES HUGE FALL CLEANING SALE! kids, womens & plus-size clothing, Toys, craft items, lots of household misc, Christmas & holiday decorations, yard items, house plants, laptop Corner of Cypress & Bush Streets SATURDAY 9-3p NO EARLIES! CANCEL IF RAIN MULTI FAMILY Authentic handbag, gas powered cars + more Sat 8-? 8686 East Rd Spc #23 R.V. Multi-family sale auto body equip* frame & unibody puller* Kansas jack & attach* H.D. porta power* Alum irrigation 2” pipe* antiques, clocks, quilts, silver platters, jukeboxes, office items, lots of misc 2850 Boonville Rd. Sat & Sun 8-4 SAT ONLY 9-3 817 N. Oak St Furn., hsehld, books and more 590 GARAGE SALES Sat/Sun 9/20-21, 9-1 @ 1060 Helen Ukiah. Furn, housewrs, crafts, 19" Sony CRT, books, jewelry misc. WED-FRI furn, dishes, glass ware, toys, cllctbls Duranduran, Prin Di, mags, elctrncs 1465 Elm St Yard sale Sat only 8-1. 701 W. Clay St. Tools, xmas items & more! Yard sale Sat & Sun 8-? 500 W. Mill St. Furn, clths, toys, decor, lots of misc. Yard sale Sat 9-3p 1681 Oak Grove Dr RV. bks, toys, comp desk, stoves, etc Stay Informed on Local Issues 620 MOTORCYCLES 2003 HONDA XR400R Street legal, very low hrs 70+mpg $4500 obo 367-1037 650 4X4'S FOR SALE Toyota Tacoma 2000 pick up. Utility boxes. $7200/bo. 895-3820 660 VANS FOR SALE Seeking camper van or cargo van with high top. Year 1990 up. 937-4430 680 CARS FOR SALE $$CASH FOR YOUR JUNK CARS $$$ For your old used cars! FREE pick up in Ukiah area! Lost title ok. Steel drop boxes for scrap metal also available upon request, call 707-5467553!!!! Dodge Intrepid 96. New a/t, 132K mls, runs great! $2250. 463-1084 after 6pm Ukiah Daily Journal Delivered to Your Door The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL 468-0123 Clip Your Way To Savings! Advertisers put their best deals in The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL B-6- FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SERVICE DIRECTORY HANDYMAN 15 Years Experience with Yard Maintenance Tree Trimming & Dump Runs We’ll Beat Anybody’s Price (707) 972-5412 Cell (707) 621-2552 Cell (707) 354-4860 4531 N. 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