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FRIDAYAug. 4, 2006

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By JAMES ARENSThe Daily Journal

Each year, more than 700 people arekilled in bicycle crashes in the U.S. andalmost 50 percent of those deaths couldhave been prevented if riders had wornhelmets, according to AAA.

Regardless of how short or long of aride you’re taking, you should alwayswear a bicycle helmet, stresses the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration. When a helmet is properlyfitted, it can prevent head injuries, which are the primarycause of death and disabling injuries from a cycling crash.

Locally, there are programs that aim to keep people safeand save lives.

“The whole purpose of this program is to correctly fit

and distribute helmets to people,” saidGuadalupe Chavez, prevention ser-vices coordinator at the MendocinoCounty Department of Public Health.“We want to make sure that people areriding with helmets and they are prop-erly fitted.”

“When a helmet is used and fittedproperly, then the person wearing it is

much safer than without one,” she said.“People sometimes buy a helmet at stores just by the

size, and after that they don’t have the helmet fitted cor-rectly,” Chavez said. “And we want to make sure that thehelmets fit them safely and snugly.”

BICYCLE HELMET CLINICS

By KATIE MINTZThe Daily Journal

Amid complaints and con-fusion from voters acrossMendocino County followingthe primary election in June,the elections office hasstepped up its voter educationin hopes of a smoothNovember election.

On Tuesday, CountyAssessor/Clerk-RecorderMarsha Wharff released ananalysis of absentee voting inthe form of a press release,one of many that are expectedto follow in the weeks leadingup to the election.

“They will explain thingssuch as when ballots will bemailed, why (absentees) arestill secret as well as broad-cast any changes that aremade,” Wharff said. “Wewant people to feel securewith how it’s working.”

The release this week listspercentages for voter turnout,differentiating between mailonly precincts and those withpolling places. Wharff saidshe released the figures toallow citizens to draw theirown conclusions about therecent reorganization ofprecincts that left the majorityof the county voting by mail.

In the reorganization,precincts with more than onespecial district were eliminat-ed, increasing the number ofprecincts from 274 to 388,Wharff said. Then, to ease thetransition for operating feder-ally required TouchScreenmachines at polling places,precincts with fewer than 250voters were changed to mailballot only, eliminating 28polling places.

“We felt by having less(polling places) we wouldhave a better chance of suc-

Elections officeclarifying changes

Analysis of voterturnout for JunePrimary Election

Overall

50.66percent turnout of regis-tered voters, 17 percenthigher than thestatewide average

Polling Precincts(37 consolidated total)

13precincts had a turnoutof less than 50 percent

21precincts had a turnoutof between 50 and 59percent

3precincts had a turnoutof more than 60 percent

Absentee OnlyPrecincts

(171 consolidatedtotal)

75precincts had a turnoutof less than 50 percent

70had a turnout of between50 and 59 percent



2had 100 percent turnout

Source: Mendocino CountyElections Office

Deliberationslasted one dayThe Daily Journal

Jurors in the case of formerUkiah Library employeeLinda Pitman deliberated forone day before finding her notguilty on all charges.

Pitman was found notguilty of: grand theft; embez-zlement, computer crimes andcharges that she filed false taxreturns in 2003 and 2004. Thejury also denied a special alle-gation that the embezzlementcost the county more than$50,000.

Pitman was on trial oncharges that she embezzled$65,000 from the countylibrary system between 2000and 2005, when she was mak-ing deposits of the library’smoney as part of her job as anadministrative assistant.

Pitman was arrested inMay of 2005, after an audit oflibrary finances by the countytreasurer revealed inconsis-tencies between the amount ofmoney taken in by the countyand the amount of moneytaken in by the library and theamount deposited in thelibrary’s accounts.

Jurors findlibrary workerwas ‘not guilty’

See ELECTIONS, 7

Art Strolldowntown

Local residents enjoy glassesof wine as they admire NicoleMartensen’s silk panels at the

Tierra wine bar duringThursday’s art stroll. The

monthly “Art Stroll” whichoccurs on the first Thursday

of every month between 5 p.mand 8 p.m., gives local artists

a venue to showcase theirwork in downtown Ukiah at

local businesses. The freeevent gives the public a

chance to meet the artists aswell as purchase works of art.

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Student Intern Tod Harrison helps fit a bike helmet on William Ferguson at the Mendocino CountyDepartment of Public Health on Wednesday. Public Health is distributing bike helmets for $8.

Public Health workingto improve rider safety

‘We want to make sure that people areriding with helmets and they areproperly fitted.’

GUADALUPE CHAVEZ, prevention servicescoordinator at Public Health

See HELMETS, Page 17

By BEN BROWNThe Daily Journal

Some residents of the WesternHills Mobile Home Park are notcomfortable with their new neighbor,

convicted sex offender JacobWalters.

“We just want him to go,” saidPatti Winnie, Walters’ niece. “Hedoesn’t belong out.”

Walters was released from a statehospital earlier this month. He wasplaced in the hospital after complet-ing his prison sentence.

“We want the public to be aware

that he is out there,” said MendocinoCounty Sheriff’s Office DetectiveD.J. Alvarado.

Park resident Diane Pullian saidWalters is currently staying at his

brother’s home at the mobile homepark. Pullian said the park’s policysays guests are only allowed to stay

Sex offender’s presence at mobile home park brings complaints

See WALTERS, Page 18

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Associated PressEL PASO, Texas — The

rain-swollen Rio GrandeRiver threatened to pushthrough an earthen dam andcause flooding in El Paso,prompting evacuation ordersfor residents, officials said.

Up to 6 million gallons ofwater could rush into El Paso

if the 30-year-old dam acrossthe border in Mexico breaks,Mayor John Cook said.“We’re talking like a tidalwave hitting El Paso,” he said.

About 2,000 people wereasked to evacuate, and citybuses transported those whowanted to leave.

State and federal officialsalso were working with

authorities in Ciudad Juarez,Mexico, to monitor the damand prepare for a potentialemergency.

Water was reportedly com-ing over the breast of the dam.Further details on the dam’scondition were not immedi-ately known.

The area has been delugedby heavy rain this week.

Two of the top U.S. generals sayviolence in Baghdad means Iraqmay be descending into civil war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of the Pentagon’smost senior generals conceded to Congress onThursday that the surge in sectarian violence inBaghdad in recent weeks means Iraq may descendinto civil war.

“Iraq could move toward civil war” if the vio-lence is not contained, Gen. John Abizaid, the topU.S. commander in the Middle East, told the SenateArmed Services Committee.

“I believe that the sectarian violence is probablyas bad as I have seen it,” he said, adding that the toppriority in Iraq is to secure the capital, where fac-tional violence has surged in recent weeks despiteefforts by the new Iraqi government to stop the fight-ing.

Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, told the panel, “We do have the possibility ofthat devolving into civil war.” He added that thisneed not happen and stressed that ultimately itdepends on the Iraqis more than on the U.S. military.

“Shiite and Sunni are going to have to love theirchildren more than they hate each other,” Pace said,before the tensions can be overcome. “The weight ofthat must be on the Iraqi people and the Iraqi gov-ernment.”

Israel launches new airstrikeson Beirut’s southern suburbs;Israeli missile kills 3

BOURJ AL-MULOUK, Lebanon (AP) — Israelrenewed airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbsThursday and an Israeli missile killed three people ina border village, a day after Hezbollah launched itsbiggest rocket barrage yet on the Jewish state.

The Shiite guerrillas retaliated by firing at least132 rockets at northern Israel — 100 within severalminutes — killing at least eight people in Acre andMaalot. The death toll matched Israel’s bloodiestday of the conflict, when eight people were killedJuly 16 near a train maintenance depot.

Three weeks into the conflict, six Israeli brigades— roughly 10,000 troops — were locked in fightingwith hundreds of Hezbollah guerrillas in southernLebanon, and the battle looked likely to be long andbitter.

Defense Minister Amir Peretz told top army offi-cers Thursday to begin preparing to push Israeli con-trol 18 miles inside Lebanon to the Litani River,senior military officials said. The army says italready has taken up positions as far as five miles;moving farther would require approval by Israel’sSecurity Cabinet.

Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora said morethan 900 people had been killed and 3,000 wounded,but he did not say whether the new figure — up from520 confirmed dead — included people missing.

Hezbollah leader threatensto hit Tel Aviv, but offerscease-fire in air war

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Hezbollah’s leaderoffered Thursday to stop rocket attacks on northernIsrael in return for an end to airstrikes throughoutLebanon.

However, Sheik Hassan Nasrallah also vowed to

fire rockets into Tel Aviv if Israel strikes Beirut prop-er. Israeli warplanes have repeatedly bombardedHezbollah strongholds in southern suburbs of Beirut.

“If you bomb our capital Beirut, we will bomb thecapital of your usurping entity... We will bomb TelAviv,” he said in a taped televised speech.

In issuing the threat, Nasrallah offered his firstopening toward diminishing the 3-week-old conflict,which has taken more than 500 Lebanese lives andkilled more than 50 Israelis.

“Anytime you decide to stop your campaignagainst our cities, villages, civilians and infrastruc-ture, we will not fire rockets on any Israeli settle-ment or city,” he said in a taped video statementbroadcast on Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV and carriedsimultaneously on all other Lebanese and Arab satel-lite channels.

Heat wave rages in East andMidwest but relief couldarrive overnight or Friday

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The searingheat wave that scorched the East and Midwest fornearly a week tormented beachgoers Thursdaybefore finally breaking, leaving behind scatteredpower outages and at least 14 deaths.

More than a dozen states, from Georgia toConnecticut, were under heat warnings as tempera-tures rose into the 90s or higher for at least the thirdconsecutive day. The early afternoon temperature inVirginia Beach was 97 degrees, but the humiditymade it feel like 111.

The mercury climbed to 96 in New York City andPhiladelphia, 94 in Boston and 98 in Baltimore.Some relief was expected after nightfall, when tem-peratures were forecast to fall into the upper 80s,with drier air.

Since Sunday, authorities have confirmed thatheat played a role in at least 16 deaths in theMidwest and East, plus one in Oklahoma and one inArkansas. Heat was suspected in at least eight otherdeaths.

In Illinois, at least six heat-related deaths wereconfirmed this week in Cook County, and policebelieve another six deaths on Wednesday could beheat-related.

New poll in Connecticut showsprimary challenger Ned Lamontopening lead on Sen. Lieberman

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Millionaire busi-nessman Ned Lamont opened a double-digit leadover veteran Sen. Joe Lieberman less than a weekbefore Connecticut’s Democratic primary, raisingthe possibility that the three-term senator may haveto run as an independent in November, a new pollreleased Thursday shows.

Lamont, a political novice, had support from 54percent of likely Democratic voters in theQuinnipiac University poll, while Lieberman hadsupport from 41 percent of voters. The samplingerror margin was plus or minus 3 percentage points.

A similar survey July 20 showed Lamont with aslight advantage for the first time in the campaign.

“Senator Lieberman’s campaign bus seems to bestuck in reverse,” poll director Douglas Schwartzsaid. “Despite visits from former President BillClinton and other big-name Democrats, Liebermanhas not been able to stem the tide to Lamont.”

Lieberman, 64, one of the Senate’s most well-known Democrats and his party’s nominee for vicepresident in 2000, has been harshly criticized on lib-eral political Internet blogs and in Connecticut forhis support of the Iraq war and his perceived close-ness with President Bush.

Blaze rages in remote Eskimovillage without fire department,250 people evacuated

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A school in aremote Eskimo village caught fire Thursday and theblaze quickly grew out of control, engulfing severalhomes and buildings and forcing 250 people to flee.

No injuries were reported among the 1,100 resi-dents of Hooper Bay, where the roaring fire contin-ued to threaten homes in its path.

“There are no roads or a formal fire departmentwith big shiny red fire engines here,” said AlaskaPublic Safety Commissioner Bill Tandeske. “Thewater supply is also a challenge. All the things wetake for granted in urban areas are not there, whichmakes everything so much more difficult.”

Authorities were busy battling the blaze and didnot yet know the fire’s cause.

The school and nearby buildings burned to theground, Tandeske said. At least 10 homes, a teacherhousing complex and one of two village grocerystores also burned, sending up clouds of thicksmoke.

Astronauts on spacewalkget a look at Tropical StormChris, 215 miles below

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two spacewalkingastronauts did so well at their international space sta-tion repairs that they finished up 90 minutes earlyand got extra jobs from NASA’s massive orbitalhoney-do list. German astronaut Thomas Reiter evenhad a moment to marvel at the weakening TropicalStorm Chris below.

“Incredible. It’s not as bad out there,” he said, not-ing the same changes as meteorologists on theground.

The primary chore of Reiter and his Americanpartner Jeff Williams during their six-hour adventurewas to repair a new cooling system so it could be putinto operation by December.

That done, they got more assignments: installingnew equipment for a future experiment, removing afaulty global positioning system antenna, andputting in some handles for future spacewalking.

The spacewalk, the 69th in the construction of thespace station, is important for expanding the orbitaloutpost with a flurry of 10 rocket launches in thenext year, said Kirk Shireman, NASA deputy spacestation program manager.

Madonna’s plan for mockcrucifixion during concertdraws ire from religious leaders

ROME (AP) — Madonna’s plans to stage a mockcrucifixion during a Sunday concert in Rome havedrawn fire from religious leaders, who have con-demned the stunt as “an act of open hostility” towardthe Roman Catholic Church.

During the concerts of her “Confessions” worldtour, the American diva appears crucified on a mir-rored cross while wearing a crown of thorns.

The prospect of the scene being repeated at theconcert in Rome’s Olympic stadium, some 2 milesfrom the Vatican, prompted Catholic officials todenounce the act as a publicity stunt in bad taste.

“To crucify yourself in the city of the pope andthe martyrs is an act of open hostility,” CardinalErsilio Tonini was quoted as saying in La Stampadaily on Wednesday. “It’s a scandal created on pur-pose by astute merchants to attract publicity.”

Muslim and Jewish leaders also condemned thefake crucifixion.

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ARREST -- A 17-year-old girl from San LuisObispo was arrested onsuspicion of driving underthe influence in the 100block of West PerkinsStreet at 11:09 p.m.Wednesday. She wasreleased after being cited.

SHERIFF’S REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by theMendo-cino CountySheriff’s Office:

BOOKED -- Erik LeonRuben, 33, of Ukiah, wasbooked into jail on suspi-cion of battery and dam-age to a power or tele-phone line at 12:33 a.m.Tuesday.

BOOKED -- SergioGomez Malagon, 33, ofFort Bragg, was bookedinto jail at 11:50 p.m.Tuesday on suspicion oflewd and lascivious actswith a child 14 or 15 yearsold, assault with intent tocommit great bodilyinjury, false imprisonmentand willful cruelty to achild

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error, the story on Page 1in Thursday’s editionabout the library theft trialincorrectly stated that for-mer library director EricaDeMille did not testifyduring the trial. She didtestify on behalf of theprosecution.

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DON WILLIS -- Continental accordion, Italian music; 2to 5 p.m.; Natural Foods; 721 S. State St.; Ukiah.

TICHIYA -- Musical sounds; 6 to 8:30 p.m.; HimalayanCafe; 1639 S. State St.; Ukiah; reservations recommend-ed; 467-9900.

‘JOHNSTONE’ -- Reggae; 9:30 p.m.; Ukiah Brewing Co.;Perkins at North State St.; $5; 468-5898.

DJ DANCE MUSIC – DJ dance music; with Smokin’Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9p.m. to 2 a.m.

THE BUDS -- Eclectic rock; Potter Valley Cafe; 10761Main St.; Potter Valley; 743-2848.

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ -- Shakespeare’sclassic romantic comedy, directed by guest artist BrianLohmann; 8 p.m.; outside at the Ukiah Playhouse; 1041Low Gap Rd.; 462-9226.

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CAMANAE -- 9 a.m. to noon; at the Farmers’ Market;on School and Clay St.; downtown Ukiah.

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Special for the JournalMendocino County shined

at the 2006 Miss CaliforniaScholarship Program heldJune 27 through July 1. MissMendocino County 2006Kaleena Quarles was an out-standing contestant and per-formed beautifully in allaspects of competition. Sheperformed a vocal to “Time toSay Goodbye/Con Te Partiro”sung in Italian and lookedabsolutely beautiful inevening gown competition ina strapless beaded gown ofblack, pink and gold withblack and pink tulle flowinginto the bouffant skirt of thedress. She was a vision of ele-gance walking across thestage. Quarles has been hailedby many as having one of thebest answers throughout thecompetition for on stage ques-tions. Kaleena is the daughterof Dan and Lori QuarlesofUkiah and has one sisterKristi who she is very proudof.

Representing MendocinoCounty to the fullest with herpoise and confidence Quarleswas also presented with acheck for $1,000 for havingthe most sponsor pages in the300-page Miss CaliforniaProgram Book. Contactingdozens of businesses through-out our community gave her achance to showcase her abili-ties to present herself in a veryprofessional manner and thisaward was given in addition toher $1,000 as a non-finalistamong the 51 contestantscompeting. Quarles enjoyedthe 10-day event to the fullestand is looking forward toreturning to the MissCalifornia stage to representfuture counties where she willbe attending school.

She will be leaving at theend of summer to continue hereducation at the University ofCalifornia at Santa Barbara asa junior and was acceptedthere as a Regent’s Scholarwhich allows many specialprivileges of guaranteed hous-ing, placement in her request-ed classes and also a $12,000scholarship presented byUCSB. A Regent’s Scholarmeans that Quarles placedamong the top 2 percent of allincoming students to the col-lege this year with her 3.999GPA. This is UCSB’s mostprestigious award for enteringstudents. She was chosenbecause of her outstandingachievements and potentialfor continued distinction inher academic pursuits. Shealso was one of only eightcontestants at Miss Californiawho were eligible for a MissAmerica Scholastic Award,however those went to threeyoung women who are in theirMaster’s Program. TrulyQuarles has the potential ofearning many more scholar-

ship dollars through the MissAmerica Program.

Verna Jacobs, executivedirector reports that Quarles

has fulfilled a very busy yearas Miss Mendocino County.She has spoken before everycivic organization in the com-

munity. Quarles was featuredat the Mark FuhrmanRepublican Women’sFundraiser earlier this yearand also sang for theMemorial Day services at theRussian River Cemetery aswell as the Rotary Club’sRubber Ducky Day,Yountville Flag DayCeremonies for the ElksOrganization, Senior CitizensIce Cream Social, and manyother local events. She has abeautiful voice capable of alarge variety of music and wasin high demand to perform hertalents for many organizationsand also worked extremelyhard promoting her platform“Children’s Performing Artsfor a Positive Lifestyle.”Quarles worked with a volun-teer committee that sheformed to actively promoteperforming arts in two localafter school programs and thechildren loved her.Performing most of her lifeQuarles’ most recent perfor-mance was one of the leadroles in “Fiddler on the Roof.”

The community will beable to say farewell to Quarlesas she leaves for UCSB at theFabulous Flashback Car Showwhere she will assist recruitsfor the 2007 Miss MendocinoCounty title earn scholarshipdollars by selling 50-50 raffletickets.

Quarles was cheering alongwith many residents fromMendocino County as MelissaChaty, (formerly MissMendocino County 2002) rep-resenting Miss GreaterVentura County for 2006wowed the audience and thejudges to be named 4thRunner Up to Miss California2006. Melissa, the daughter ofDennis and Karen Chaty ofRedwood Valley performedflawlessly her operatic num-ber titled “Vienna” and wasstunning in a red sequinedevening gown. Added to hercredits was the physical fit-ness award she won at theawards brunch on Sundaymorning. Chaty has developedher incredible interview skillsthrough competing in the MissCalifornia ScholarshipProgram with three titles andalso by winning a MissCalifornia Teen Pageant,which gave her some $10,000in prizes and scholarships.

She has blossomed fromthe 17 year old MissMendocino County into abeautifully talented, poisedand polished young womanwho recently graduated fromWestmont College in SantaBarbara and has a career goalof becoming a ClinicalPsychologist specializing inMarriage and Family Therapy.Chaty has competed with aplatform of Alzheimer’sAdvocacy and Awareness and

I first talked to LucianoZamboni when he called meon my cell phone to tell meabout the needs of the PointArena Lighthouse. There wassomething infectious abouthis enthusiasm. He gave methe impression that he wasready to do whatever it tookto save this local treasure.

I had heard about Lucianoover the years from friendswho had stayed with him andhis wife, Pauline at theVictorian Gardens Inn on thesouth Mendocino Coast nearManchester. Luciano seemedto be one of those larger-than-life characters. He was asemi-retired doctor who com-muted to southern Californiaonce a month to keep up withhis medical associates. Heand Pauline ran the inn fourto five nights a week, treatingguests to wonderful mealsand hospitality. He learned tocook while growing up in thefamily kitchen in Italy andtranslated those old recipesinto extraordinary dinnersthat were graciously servedby Pauline.

As might be expected fromsomeone with such a gener-ous spirit, Luciano gave backa lot to the community. Inaddition to the Point ArenaLighthouse Board, he was aboard member of theMendocino Coast HospitalFoundation and RedwoodCoast Medical Services. Hesupported other communityendeavors such as GualalaRotary Club, KZYX & Z,Saint Aloysius CatholicChurch Annual Crab Feed,Point Arena High SchoolBoosters Club, CommunityResources Connection,Manchester School Park, andthe Redwood Coast FireProtection District, as well as

the UCLA Cancer CenterFoundation.

The Point ArenaLighthouse, however, wasLuciano’s baby. He wrote thegrants and spoke to influen-tial friends (and anyone whowould listen) in order to finda way to preserve the histori-cal lighthouse. He got SeaRanch architect Don Jacobsto agree to help with buildingdesigns. He broughtCalifornia’s State HistorianWayne Donaldson to climbthe Lighthouse Tower andbecome an advocate. Whenthe Lighthouse needed a newexecutive director, Lucianocalled his friend Rae Radtkeyto ask what she was doingthese days. “He leaned on meuntil I couldn‚t resist,”remembers Rae, who is nowliving at the Lighthouse anddevoting more than full timehours to it.

Only Pauline knewLuciano’s health was declin-ing. To all outward appear-ances, Luciano was a bastionof energy, purpose and forti-tude. As passionate about

Larger than life

Giving BackBy Susanne Norgard

Talent, beauty and a specialsurprise at the Miss CaliforniaScholarship Program in Fresno

Above, Melissa Chaty, formerly Miss MendocinoCounty 2002, representing Miss Greater VenturaCounty for 2006 was named 4th runner up to MissCalifornia 2006. Below, Kaleena Quarles, MissMendocino County 2006, was presented with a checkfor $1,000 for havintg the most sponsor pages in the300-page Miss California Program Book.

The Daily JournalPeer support for mental health recov-

ery will be encouraged and supported aspart of a locally developed plan to imple-ment California’s Proposition 63, nowknown as the Mental Health ServicesAct.

Only one of a number of new, innova-tive projects to be funded under MHSA,the effort to create new peer supportopportunities and training is calledCommunity Action for Recovery andEducation. The CARE plan is designed tosupport client efforts to create peer sup-port groups and activities tailored to theirlocal community. CARE will also featurethe development of a variety of trainingsfor clients as well as joint trainings withfamily members, mental healthproviders, and the larger community.

“Anyone with energy to support orpursue mental health recovery will beable to find a role in the project,” saidKevin Murphy, executive director of AHealing Cooperative, a non-profit, peer-support program sponsored by the UkiahUnited Methodist Church that this week

begins work to implement the CAREplan.

“We’ll need interested people rightaway to review educational videos andmaterials and to help organize outreachefforts to everyone involved in the men-tal health community throughout thecounty,” he added.

The peer support, CARE element ofthe county’s MHSA Community Servicesand Supports plan includes: the creationof a “warm line” answered by trained,peer volunteers; creation of resource cen-ters in Fort Bragg, Willits and Ukiahwhere peers can hold groups and findresources; purchase of recovery orientededucational materials that will be distrib-uted through the resource centers and thecounty library system; special peer sup-port trainings to be held one day perweek over 14 weeks; hiring part-timepeer support “Recovery Coaches” andresource center coordinators; and sup-porting local, emerging client groupsaround the county and the general com-munity with resources and training.

The CSS portion of MHSA amounts to

about half the funds to be made available.Mendocino County’s CSS plan wasdeveloped by a committee of about twodozen representatives of various stake-holder groups. The CSS plan contains aseries of new, and innovative servicesoutlined in separate components for eachof four populations: Adults, Older Adults,Transitional Age Youth, and Children andFamilies.

In addition to the CARE project, theAdult component includes a mobile crisispilot project in Ukiah that will team peersupport experts who have recovered froma severe mental illness with local lawenforcement officers in order to providejoint interventions that can reduce the useof jails and hospitals and increase oppor-tunities for people in crisis to link to localtreatment services. A coordinator forMHSA activities will also be hired by theCounty Mental Health Division to helpintegrate and administer the various CSSprojects.

In addition to each county’s CSS plan,

Mental Health Services Act arriveswith opportunities for peer support

See PAGAENT, Page 5

See GIVING, Page 5 See SUPPORT, Page 9s

F O R U MEditor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 [email protected]

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Strange bedfellows at first, organized labor and bigbusiness are allies more and more often as this decadeproceeds. Almost every time there's a dispute over alarge development or a new anti-pollution tactic, unionleaders stand side by side with corporate executivesfavoring new projects and old technology.

The reason: jobs. Unions want the jobs that bigdevelopments produce.

That's why it's remarkable how these two interestsare parting ways as the fall election campaign gets setto gear up. Big business is squarely in the corner ofRepublican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, most ofwhose campaign contributions have come from corpo-rations and their executives. Big labor vows to pull outall stops for his Democratic challenger Phil Angelides.

A facile explanation for this might be the governor'sopposition to indexing minimum wages to the cost ofliving. Rather than allow indexing, Schwarzeneggerreconstituted the moribund state Industrial WelfareCommission, which had not even met in several years,by appointing three new members committed to a one-time-only minimum wage increase of $1 an hour.

"This is an election year and the governor wants topull up his polling numbers by throwing a few quartersat California workers with the one-time increase," saidArt Pulaski, executive secretary-treasurer of theCalifornia Labor Federation. "But a one-time increasewill be almost meaningless in the lives of workers."

As Schwarzenegger made his end-run around theLegislature to get the one-time minimum wageincrease, Angelides was calling for the indexed ver-sion, which would see low-end workers paid moreeach year that the cost of living climbs.

"The one-time increase fails to take into account thehigh and rising cost of living in California," saidAngelides. "The California Labor Code requires thestate's minimum wage to 'supply the cost of proper liv-ing' and the current minimum of $6.75 an hour is woe-fully inadequate."

So Angelides sides squarely with labor on this issue.Now the state treasurer, he also was the only stateofficeholder to protest actively when Schwarzeneggertried to roll back minimum staffing levels of nurses inhospitals and when he tried to eliminate the require-ment that workers be allowed a lunch break.Schwarzenegger was eventually forced to back offboth those stances.

"Those are his real positions, though," said Pulaski."If he's reelected and does not ever have to face thevoters again, we're pretty sure he'll go right back topushing that agenda." Schwarzenegger does not com-ment on those issues.

But there's more to labor's enthusiasm for Angelidesthan simple affirmation of union positions on wages,staffing and hours.

"Phil is a visionary for the state," rhapsodizesPulaski, who doesn't normally get so excited aboutcandidates. "He comes up with ideas and he's aggres-sive about getting his ideas accomplished."

As examples, he cites what Angelides did as a boardmember of the California Public EmployeesRetirement System, CalPers, America's largest pensionfund. The treasurer insisted that a small percentage ofCalpers funds be invested in new building projects fea-turing solar power and other techniques to cut downfuel consumption and production of greenhouse gases.Those projects proved profitable for the pension fund.

"That means he's shown he can take ideas forimproving the environment and use them to createjobs," said Pulaski. "It's the perfect blend of ecologyand the economy. That's why I call him a visionary."

Visionary or not, Angelides will need large-scalesupport from labor to have any chance againstSchwarzenegger, who already last spring was the ben-eficiary of a $5 million "issues" ad campaign by thenational Chamber of Commerce, featuring ads that dis-cussed only Schwarzenegger's record, painting it in therosiest possible light.

The chamber never was required to reveal who paidfor those ads, and likely will not say who is fundingnew ones it will air this fall.

"We didn't have to spend much in the primarybecause Phil had a 34 percent lead among union mem-bers and we figured that in a low turnout primary elec-tion, that would get him about a six percent winningmargin," Pulaski said. But unions are ready to pull outall stops this fall, giving the maximum to Angelides'own campaign and helping fund the "independentexpenditure" committees already being organized tohelp him.The reasons are obvious: Labor leaders likeAngelides and they are convinced the moderatelyDemocratic tone adopted this year bySchwarzenegger is an act, a cloak donned for an elec-tion year only, one he'll doff the moment he's reelect-ed.

Glad to be out of the cityTo the Editor:As I read the July 20 Ukiah Daily

Journal I thought back to a time over 40years ago when I first moved to Ukiah.After a short time living within the citylimits I made a decision never to live with-in the city limits again. The wisdom of thisdecision was validated as I read the July 20paper. The headline covered the jury trialof the mayor who had the audacity torebuild and repair his house. I have neverunderstood the issue with this major crimeand really don’t think I want to. Nextcomes the fire chief who after convincingthe residents he needed several million dol-lars a year more money has hired a consul-tant to tell him if what he told the citizenswas correct. In most places this studywould have preceded the approval by thevoters to collect the tax in the first place.

The major issue of the day (perhaps thedecade) was the problem which has occu-pied the time and spending of the citycouncil for these many months. It is hard tobelieve that in this day and age a propertyowner would have the audacity to erect aflag pole on his property and fly theAmerican flag from it.

Councilman Baldwin at one point sug-gested the landowner donate the flag andpole to the city to replace the current flagand pole in Todd Grove Park. What a con-cept, there it could threaten the health andsafety of everyone and threaten the welfareof the children playing in the park. I mustassume a flag and pole are only a menaceif Mr. Piffero owns them.

John M. MacGregorUkiah

More devastation to comeTo the Editor:A note to R. McIntosh: Perhaps you

might have noticed the heat wave affectingthe entire USA. Global warming is herenow. No ifs. We don’t have to wait for KimJong Il or Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to doanything. Just be thankful that PresidentBush is protecting you from terroristswhile opening the coasts of California andFlorida to offshore drilling to keep yourHumvee fueled up, and refusing to fix ourbroken global weather patterns. A vote forRepublicans in November is a vote formore wars, increased global warming, theend of the grape industry in Ukiah Valley,and more devastating hurricanes in theGulf Coast.

Robin SunbeamUkiah

Americans need to row together

To the Editor: I am sorry that Al Pierce was so trau-

matized as a youth by a field trip to TheSwift Company slaughter house. Unless hebecame an instant vegetarian all else ismoot. It is typical but unfortunate to callthe troops in Iraq sheep. It makes it appro-priate to assume they can be lead around.Sheep follow the Judas goat because theyare “dumb” animals. Lemmings come tomind. I know that each one of our soldiersis an individual that thinks, talks, loves,hates, dreams and knows what is going onaround them. Saying there is a secretivegroup of individuals in the government thatdo not go to war and keep their childrenout of war but send the children of othersto war is really, really paranoid.

We are all in this boat together and if wejust keep rowing any way we want we willget nowhere.

Chas E. MoserUkiah

Iraq vote nonsenseTo the Editor:I can’t help but respond to the silliness

of placing a referendum (advisory vote) onour local ballot regarding our nation’sinvolvement in Iraq. And I bet when allcosts are added up (debating, writing, edit-ing, legal review, printing, publishing)

$5,000 will be exceeded by a bunch. Shame on our Board of Supervisors for

bowing before this politically correct issue.Disengagement from Iraq is, of course,politically correct. Over two thirds ofAmerica’s population disapproves of theAdministration’s actions in the MiddleEast. And the Administration knows it. ForMendocino County to affirm that stand istherefore a waste of time, though youmight feel good while marking your ballot.

If you want to make your voice heardnationally, do it with your vote for nationalcandidates. And remember, once in officethey hear your voice loudest at re-electiontime.

Maybe term limits wasn’t such a goodidea after all.

Robert M. AxtCalpella

WWIII on the wayTo the Editor:John Bolton is helping to lead the USA

into WW III. The next world war will leaveour planet like the Mad Max movies. By theWay, Mel Gibson just got arrested for DUI.We need an ambassador to the U.N. thatbelieves in diplomacy as a means for peace,not war as the answer to all conflicts.

Robin Cole Sunbeam Ukiah

War is not the answerTo the Editor:An Oplen Letter to President George

W. Bush:This is a pivotal opportunity for the U.S.

to become a leader of human kindness, aleader of humanitarianism, a respecter oflife, instead of a supporter of dissension,separation, bloodshed, environmentaldestruction, global harm.

You have, in your position as President,the possibility to become a leader of peace.It is an opportunity to turn your life into asterling example of goodness. You couldbecome the greatest President ... instead ofholding one of the most derided, small-minded places in history.

Look deeply into history, Mr. Bush. Haswar ever created a lasting solution? Thetrauma of war leaves its mark on the fiberof human lives, further separating themfrom recognition of the loving presence ofGod and thus from each other. It is a spiri-tual sickness that makes leaders continue inthe darkness of destruction and keeps themfrom seeing the God light that shines in thehearts of all humans waiting to be met withthe same. Care of human life begets care

for human life. Light nurtures and bringsforth light. Bombs and war do nothing tocreate light, but, instead perpetuate dark-ness, evil, and the very terrorism you sayyou are eradicating. I see your stanceadding to terrorism.

Reach deep, George Bush. Reach deepinto God’s light that lives in your heartbeneath false constructs, beneath thelearned and habitual beliefs that block yourlight and are creating chaos for the worldcommunity, your nation, all humans, andyourself. See through the false impressionsthat run your decisions. Move to what cre-ates hope, human caring, care of the planetand the miracles of God’s creation.Become a leader of great magnitude.

It is time for humanity to experience anew order, a new way of thinking andbeing.

Let us all act now and all of us becomegreat, acting from the compassion, wisdom,and love God has placed in our hearts. Mayyou and all of us not continue turning awayfrom these higher choices. My God is aGod of love.

Marcela RiesUkiah

No fool like an old foolTo the Editor:Most of us were taught to respect our

elders and learn from their wisdom and lifeexperiences.

Octogenarian MacDougall correctlyimplore us to think and act locally.However, he then suggests we act globallyto use our military to intervene in someunspecified way in the current Middle Eastcrisis. Other than delivering humanitarianaid, military intervention under the bannerof democratization and the war on terror isprecisely part of moral bankruptcy in thisadministration he rails against.

That a person our your generation whohas lived through the horrors of fascismand WWII, can put the words extermina-tion and humane treatment in the same sen-tence and then go on to state that what ishappening in Lebanon (and Israel) is worsethat the destruction of an entire culture andsix million Jewish lives is in my opinionsome disturbing anti-Christian, but consti-tutionally protected, language.

Here’s what I learned from my elders:When faced with bigotry and racism, youare obligated to confront it directly.Another bit of old wisdom seems appropri-ate to revisit: There’s no fool like an oldfool.

Robert KlaymanUkiah

Letters from our readers

THOMAS D. ELIAS

V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t u k i a h d a i l y j o u r n a l . c o me m a i l u s a t u d j @ p a c i f i c . n e t

Why labor loves Angelides

Thomas D. Elias is a syndicated columnist.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger:State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916)445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633

Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart SenateOffice Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510;(202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403-0100 FAX (415) 956-6701

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Congressman Mike Thompson: 1stDistrict, 231 Cannon Office Bldg, Washing-ton, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3311; FAX(202)225-4335. Fort Bragg district office,430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, FortBragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962-0934;www.house.gov/write rep

Assemblywoman Patty Berg: StateAssembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137,

Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; SantaRosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576-2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiahoffice located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah,95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is463-5773. E-mail to:[email protected]

Senator Wes Chesbro: State SenateDistrict 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100,Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX(916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 468-8931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and317 3rd St., Suite 6, Eureka, 95501, 445-6508. Email: [email protected].

Mendocino County Supervisors:Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Watten-burger, 2nd District; Hal Wagenet, 3rd Dis-trict; Kendall Smith, 4th District; David Col-fax, 5th District. All can be reached by writ-ing to 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1090,Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, FAX [email protected]

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The Daily JournaolIt’s not Christmas but some young moms are beginning to

think perhaps it is. Giving to others is -- by definition -- whatservice clubs “do.” Soroptimist International of Yokayo Sunrisehas partnered with the County Public Health Department, gift-ing layettes to women who receive visits from Public HealthNurses or Community Health Workers.

This is the second set of baskets, filled with necessities for anewborn and mother, the club has put together. The idea origi-nated with two SIYS members who also work for publichealth: Midge McMichael and Carol Whittingslow.Whittingslow is Public Health Nursing Director andMcMichael is a Public Health staff nurse working with preg-nant and parenting teens, some of whom are students of theYoung Parent program at Ukiah High School. “These layetteshave everything a new Mom would need to bring her babyhome,” explained Whittingslow. The morning Soroptimist Clubmembers were excited about the project. “All of us identifywith having that first baby and needi health: Midge McMichaeland Carol Whittingslow. Whittingslow is Public HealthNursing Director and McMichael is a ng so many things, suchas diapers, blankets, booties… the list goes on and on, and wefeel like we are giving gifts to our daughters,” said one mem-ber.

Those contributing to the layettes were: Sandy Dow, SIYSPresident; Yvonne Hall, SIYS Treasurer; Kathy Gassen, Willits,whose daughter-in-law crocheted beautiful booties; MartaHernandez, immediate past president; Carole Hester, VicePresident; Midge McMichael; Lea Montgomery; Linda Simon,former SI Founder Region District Director; Nancy Rudig andher home-stitched quilts; Aimee Swearengin, SIYS Secretary;Carol Whittingslow and Lynn Wood. Julie Willoughby alsocontributed items to the layettes.

Soroptimist is an International Organization of approximate-ly 100,000 members in 120 countries. All clubs participateinternationally through international projects.

If members of the public would like to be part of contribut-ing to our community and world, have fun while doing it, theyare encouraged to think about joining Soroptimist International

Yokayo Sunrise (meetings are the first three Thursdays of themonth at 7 a.m. at the Public Health Department, 1120 S. Dora,

Ukiah). For more information, call President Sandy Dow at467-3834; Vice President Carole Hester at 463-1231, orSecretary Aimee Swearingin at 459-0233.

The 2003-2007 Quadrennial Project partners SoroptimistInternational with Women for Women International on ProjectIndependence: Women Survivors of War. “We provide directaid to women in war-torn countries such as Afghanistan,Bosnia and Rwanda and help them meet their basic needs forthemselves and their families,” explained Dow. “We work toprovide money to help them retrain themselves to become eco-nomically independent and self-sufficient.”

Soroptimists is broken into four Federations. This federationis Soroptimist International of the Americas.

“The major service project of SIA is our Women’sOpportunity Awards. Each year, we financially assist women,heads of households who are reentering the workforce. Morethan $800,000 is disbursed through this program,” added Dow.

The Federation is broken down into Regions. SoroptimistInternational Yokayo Sunrise is in Founder Region becauseSoroptimist was started in 1921 in Oakland, part of the region“housing” Ukiah clubs. The permanent identifying project forFounder Region is Founder Region Fellowship, Inc. This iswhere money is given to women in the final year of their doc-toral program. Funds are raised in a number of ways One is todonate $1,000 and name a person a “Fellow.” It’s an honor tobecome a “Fellow.” Soroptimist International of YokayoSunrise is a “Fellow” as are five SIYS members.

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recently represented theCentral Coast as a delegate tothe Alzheimer’s Public PolicyForum in Washington, D. C.She plans to continue her edu-cation for a Master’s Degreepossibly at Azusa PacificCollege. Chaty was honoredto have been chosen by thejudges at last year’s pageantas a Top 10 and was absolute-ly thrilled to be in the Top 5this year. Her large contingentof fans from throughout thestate is encouraging her tocompete again in 2007 to cap-ture the ultimate title. TheMiss Mendocino CountyScholarship Committee is soproud of Chaty’s growth andknows that she can go all theway to Miss America andmany will be there to supporther all the way, says eventinformation.

To top off this yearspageant a surprise announce-

ment at the Awards Brunch onSunday morning was the pre-sentation of a plaque from theMiss California Organizationwhich reads “With SincereGratitude and AppreciationFor Outstanding Leadershipand Performance” to our localExecutive Director VernaJacobs. The honor of such anaward is rarely given at MissCalifornia and Jacobs wastotally shocked when MissCalifornia President RobertAmhym asked Sam Haskell,Chairman of the Board ofDirectors of the Miss AmericaOrganization to present theaward to her. A standing ova-tion from all her fellow direc-tors and committees and par-ents from around the state wastruly overwhelming, Jacobsstated. Jacobs and her com-mittee were also featured thisyear in the Miss Americanational magazine called“fourpoints” since they haveled the 300 local pageantsthrough the United States inscholarship awards for thepast five years. Jacobs would

like to thank her outstandingcommittee but more impor-tantly the community mem-bers who sponsor the programeach year to enable MissMendocino County to award$28,250 to their contestants.Jacobs was honored with thisaward for not only achievingsuch wonderful goals in herown community but for shar-ing how she does it with allher fellow executive directorsat a state meeting and also forthis year assisting in the 300-page program book by work-ing with 25 counties toencourage them to obtainmore sponsorship pages forthe contestants which enablesthem to receive higher schol-arships for their competitionin Fresno. She shows byexample as is evidenced in thefact that Quarles with 16pages was the number onecontestant featured in the pro-gram book. Jacobs is truly anexample of someone whodevotes her outstanding ener-gies on a local level but also atthe state level to help every

county achieve higher schol-arship goals, says event infor-mation. She and her husbandRay also spend the week atMiss California working inthe Merchandise Center wherethey have a chance to greet all51 sets of parents and familymembers of the contestantscompeting.

Candidates interested incompeting in the MissMendocino County 2007Scholarship Program to beheld on Saturday, January 20,2007 at Ukiah High Schoolare encouraged to contactVerna at 462-2025 for anapplication form. Trainingwill begin in the fall but con-testants are encouraged to gettheir packages early so theycan begin preparation for thisannual event. Contestantsmust be 17 and a high schoolsenior through age 24 or beemployed with a six-monthresidency in our County to beeligible.

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what bugged him as what heloved, Luciano approachedprojects knowing he wouldsucceed. It was just what theLighthouse needed.

In June, the CommunityFoundation awarded a grantto help repair the road lead-ing to the Lighthouse.Unfortunately, before findingout about the grant award,Luciano, 76, suffered a mas-sive cerebral hemorrhage andslipped into a coma for amonth. He died on May 23,2006. “We had a team,” saysRae, “So many things hetouched started to come tofruition. Our team leader isgone. He was such a resourcethat we counted on.”

Pauline, a professionalarchitect who had alreadyvolunteered to shepherd theplanning grant for theLighthouse reconstruction,has agreed to continueLuciano’s work on theLighthouse Board ofDirectors. She requested anycontributions in his memoryto be made directly to thePoint Arena Lighthouse.

Although he never liked todraw attention to himself,Luciano’s life was filled withthe principles of giving backto his community, whether hewas cooking for people orworking for causes. It is fit-ting that he is linked in mymind with the Point ArenaLighthouse, because he wasone of those people whospread light and energy tothose around them.


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Members of SiYS prepared gift layettes for womenwho receive visits from Public Health Nurses orCommunity Health Workers. From the left, SandyDow, club president; Midge McMichael (Public Healthstaff nurse), Nancy Rudig, Linda Simon, Yvonne Hall,Julie Willoughby, Lea Montgomery, Aimee Swearinginand Carol Whittingslow.

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TODAYMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOakland at Seattle, 7 p.m. (KICU)Colorado at San Francisco, 7 p.m. (FSN)BOXINGFriday Night Fights, 6 p.m. (ESPN2)GOLFWomen’s British Open, Second Round, 10a.m. (TNT)PGA Buick Open, First Round, 4 p.m. (USA)TENNISATP Tennis U.S. Open Series, Legg MasonClassic Quarterfinal, noon (ESPN2)WTA Tennis, Acura Classic Semifinal, 1 p.m.(ESPN2)

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UHS girls soccer setto begin August 21

Ukiah High School girls soccertryouts will be held Aug. 21-25from 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. and from6 p.m. - 8 p.m. each day.

Players are expected to attendboth morning and evening try-outs. Players must have complet-ed paperwork and medical physi-cal in order to participate.

For more information call MattEiffert at 467-9188.

Sonoma State freeyouth soccer campAugust 13

Players and coaches from thewomen’s Sonoma State soccerteam will conduct a free youthcamp/clinic on Sunday Aug 13thfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theMendocino College soccer/foot-ball stadium.

The camp is open to any youthsoccer players and coaches.

The Sonoma State soccer teamwill also hold team practices forthe public to watch on Saturdayand Sunday, August 12th and13th, from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.at the stadium.

The Sonoma State andMendocino College soccer staffswill be available to answer ques-tions and discuss the practicesessions.

Business GolfChallenge to benefitUHS golf August 13

The Business Golf ChallengeGolf Tournament to raise moneyfor the Ukiah High School golfprograms will be held August 13at the Ukiah Municipal GolfCourse.

The format is four players perteam, with the two best net ballsper hole for team medal play.

Team prizes will be awardedand there is a 7:30 a.m. shotgunstart with lunch and awards toimmediately follow the tourna-ment.

For more information call PaulShimmin at 468-0501.

Covelo hostsBlackberry FestivalFootrace August 20

The 24th running of theBlackberry Festival Footrace willbe held on Sunday, August 20,beginning at 8 a.m. in Covelo.

The race is part of BlackberryFestival weekedn, a traditionalsmall town festival in Covelo. Formore information and race appli-cations, see www.covelo.net, orcall 707-983-6736

UHS Booster Clubmeeting August 7

August 7 there will be a UkiahHigh School Athletic Boostersmeeting at 5:30 p.m. in theCarver Center, located in the “A”building. The agenda will includediscussion of the upcoming din-ner auction to be held Oct. 2.

PAL Boxing hourschanged for July andAugust at RHC

Hours for PAL Boxing will bechanged for July and August.Effective immediately, the newhours will be Tuesdays at 5:30p.m., Thursdays at 6:45 p.m., andSundays at 5 p.m.

The cost is $5 a year and class-es are ongoing at the RedwoodHealth Club. The class is free toRedwood Health Club membersand is a mix of all levels of skill adages.

Ukiah TennisTournament startingSeptember 1

All tennis players are invited toparticipate in a Ukiah tournamentbeginning September 1st andending on October 30th.

Players will arrange their ownmatches and commit to onematch each week in either sin-gles, doubles or mixed doubles.The format will be round robin ordouble elimination, with a conso-lation round if eliminated in thefirst round.

The entry fee will be $10 perperson per event, with all pro-ceeds going towards MendocinoCollege tennis court mainte-nance. Payments should be sentdirectly to Mendocino College,Attn: Tom Kesey and the registra-

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Rookie tight end wants to enterpantheon of NFL stars at his position

By ROGER PHILLIPSANG Newspapers

SANTA CLARA – It is hard to imagine amore impressive physical specimen thanVernon Davis, heavily muscled from dread-locked head to size 14 cleats, big and tall yetcapable of flying down the football field fasterthan many wide receivers.

But if Davis’ physique and abilities are note-worthy, they are no more so than the confi-dence that swept him into the NFL when the

San Francisco 49ers selected him with thesixth overall pick in the draft back in April.

The 22-year-old tight end from Maryland,who last week signed a five-year contractworth up to $25 million, is expecting majorsuccess in the NFL.

And he is expecting it much sooner thanlater.

“I believe I can do a lot of things,” Davissaid Thursday morning. “But actions speaklouder than words.”

Davis said he has set goals for his rookieseason, though he declined to share any num-

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Oakland quarterback Aaron Brooks has been No. 1 on the Raiders depth chart since train-ing camp opened but head coach Art Shell has yet to name a starter.

Davis lacks just one thing: experienceVernon DavispracticesFriday inSanta Clara.Davis, The49ers No. 6overall pickout ofMaryland,recentlysigned a five-year contractworth $25million.

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By JUSTIN M. NORTONThe Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — BarryBonds’ 715th home run ballfetched a winning auction bid of$220,100 on Thursday, much bet-ter than experts predicted for theshot that moved the troubledGiants slugger past Babe Ruth forsecond place on the career list.

Winning bidder Marc Chase,44, is an exotic car merchant whoowns dealerships in La Jolla, LasVegas and Silicon Valley. Heplans to pick up the ball fromowner Andrew Morbitzer nextweek. The ball will then be shownoff at his car businesses.

“I didn’t think I was going toget it so I was ecstatic, I was overthe top,” Chase said. He said the

steroid controversy involvingBonds didn’t factor into his deci-sion to bid on the ball.

Morbitzer was waiting in linefor beer and peanuts May 28 whenBonds hit the historic home run.He said he was elated at the pricethe ball fetched.

“For standing in line waitingfor a beer and something to eat —you can’t be unhappy with anamount like that,” he said.

For several moments, the ballappeared to be beyond anyone’sreach. It sat lodged on an elevatedplatform in center field, then trick-led off the roof. Morbitzer caughtthe ball with one hand.

Morbitzer, a 38-year-old mar-keting director, said he planned todonate 10 percent of the proceeds

to the charity Big Brothers andBig Sisters of America.

Chase is a lifelong Willie Maysfan who visited Candlestick Parkas a child and has collected everyMays card ever released. He saidhe never bid on high-dollar base-ball items until now.

Officials at eBay said Chasehas been on the auction site foryears but until now has only usedit for basic purchases and to peri-odically sell cars.

Experts predicted that the ballwould fetch around $100,000 atauction, far less than the $500,000some experts say it could havecommanded absent the controver-sy surrounding Bonds and his

Room to moveBrooks’ ability to adapt – on and offthe field – has Oakland hoping forimprovement at quarterback position

By JERRY McDONALDANG Newspapers

NAPA – It was precisely the sort of play theOakland Raiders have been missing, with quarter-back Aaron Brooks making a reverse pivot, rollingto his left and firing a perfect bullet to tight endMarcellus Rivers for a touchdown.

Although just a single play in a goal line drillMonday, it brought to mind Rich Gannon in hisfirst two seasons with the Raiders, a time when hislegs were as important as his arm in getting histeam in the end zone.

It also came against a defensive style that tor-tured the Raiders last season – a blitz up the gut bylinebacker Danny Clark. Against the statuesqueKerry Collins, it was a tactic that worked nearlyevery time.

Against Brooks, Clark was left grasping for air.“I had him. I came through

the middle, but he's pretty darngood at being elusive,” Clarksaid. “If you know the Madden(video) game, there's a buttonyou can push to create. Aarongives us the ability to create.”

Collins wasn't mobileenough to escape pressure, andthe Raiders couldn't run wellenough to negate it.

The Raiders are promising torun the ball better this season.Even if they don't, Brooks canoffer the sort of arm strengthCollins supplied with added dimension of evasiveaction.

“It's going to stop teams from wanting to blitz usso much,” running back LaMont Jordan said.“A.B., he can change the game running the ball.Michael Vick, Aaron Brooks, those types of quar-terbacks can change games and change defenses.”

Brooks, so relaxed and laid back he was criti-cized for not caring in New Orleans, is about as faras one can get from the combative Gannon in termsof style. Nor does he stand front and center eachday like Collins, taking on all questions and relish-ing his role as the team spokesman.

While Collins felt it was important to establishhimself immediately as a leader upon Gannon'sdeparture and make it “his team,” Brooks is takinghis time. Rather than seizing the position andasserting himself, Brooks is letting the job come tohim.

When he makes his debut as a starter in the Hallof Fame Game Sunday night against thePhiladelphia Eagles in Canton, Ohio, don't expectBrooks to unleash a Gannon-esque barrage on thefirst receiver to cut short a pass route.

“You don't have to jump down someone's throatto gain respect,” Brooks said Thursday. “Guys are

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The Associated PressBERKELEY — California quarterback Steve

Levy was reinstated to the team Thursday, oneday after pleading no contest to a misdemeanorfor his involvement in a bar fight in June.

Levy will be able to practice with the teamwhen camp opens Sunday but remains suspend-ed for the season opener at Tennessee Sept. 2.

Levy led the Golden Bears to season-endingwins over Stanford and Brigham Young last sea-son, and had faced felony assault charges stem-ming from the fight, in which he allegedlythrew a pint glass at a bouncer’s face after get-ting into an argument at a pub in San Francisco.Under terms of his plea, Levy has three years ofprobation and must perform 100 hours of com-munity service.

“I have learned from the experience,” Levysaid in a statement released by the school. “Ijust want to put this behind me and move onwith my life.”

Cal QB Levyreinstated

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By BETH HARRISThe Associated Press

IRVINE — Michael Phelpsbeat world-record holder IanCrocker in the 100-meter but-terfly, and newcomer CullenJones outsprinted a talentedfield to win the 50 freestyle inthe U.S. Summer Nationalsswimming championshipsThursday night.

Phelps is 4-for-4 this week,with two days remaining inthe meet that decides the U.S.team for the Pan Pacificchampionships later thismonth in Victoria, BritishColumbia.

He earned his 31st careernational title, winning in51.51 seconds. Crocker fin-ished in 51.73 — well off hisworld mark of 50.40 set last

year. Ryan Lochte was third.“I’m definitely more

pleased now than I was thefirst day,” Phelps said. “I’vebeen getting a little bit moreexcited about my races andmaybe that’s the difference.Maybe I wasn’t as excited as Ishould have been the firstday.”

Phelps and Crocker havebeen the world’s top twoswimmers in the 100 fly since2003, with Crocker losing thegold to Phelps in the 2004Olympics, but winning at lastyear’s world championships.

Crocker typically startsfast, but he was slow off theblocks in the lane next toPhelps with 3,126 fans cheer-ing loudly.

“I haven’t been feeling a lotof speed yet,” Crocker said. “I

saw Michael out of the cornerof my eye coming back. Iknew it was going to be tightone way or the other. But I’mstill happy with the outcome,and again, Pan Pacs is moreimportant.”

Jones claimed his firstinternational trip by winningthe 50 free in 21.94.

Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner was second in 22.16and Olympian Jason Lezakwas third in 22.22.

Two-time Olympic goldmedalist Gary Hall Jr. andOlympian Neil Walker tied forfourth in 22.49. Lezak and

Walker are 30 and Hall is 31.“A lot of big names in that

heat,” said Jones, this year’sNCAA champion from NorthCarolina State.

“One of the things mycoach said that I need to do ishave them gun for me, andthat’s pretty much whatthey’re going to be doingnow.”

Hall took two years offafter winning a medal gold inAthens.

He returned to training amonth ago with the goal ofswimming at the 2008 BeijingGames.

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By The Associated PressWearing a hooded sweat shirt,

shorts and a wrap on his left thigh,Cowboys receiver Terrell Owensspent Thursday riding an exercisebike instead of practicing.

Owens tweaked his left hamstringWednesday and decided to sit outpractice as a precaution.

“I wouldn’t say I’m injured, just alittle sore,” Owens said.

He is unsure whether he will beready to practice Friday, when twoworkouts are scheduled, or Saturday,when there will be a controlledscrimmage.

“This is my first time ever havingto deal with a hamstring, so it’s newto me,” Owens said. “I never reallyknow what to expect.”

Dallas Cowboys owner JerryJones said he’s not too worried aboutthe injury. For instance, there are noplans yet for Owens to undergo anMRI.

“We thought we’d be better servedto let him not push off on it today,”Jones said. “We are being sensitiveto it and we are watching it. For aguy who is renown for playing hurt,renown for working hard and wanti-ng to be out here, we don’t have anyconcerns.”

Owens pedaled slowly on the bikefor more than an hour. Trainers alsoput him on the ground for a sit-updrill and another with a medicineball, then got him on the field forvarious leg lifts and some move-ments against a resistance band.

Between drills, he had a seeming-ly lighthearted talk with Jones forseveral minutes, with Jones pointingto his own hamstring at one point.They shook hands and Jones tapped

a punch on Owens’ shoulder as theyparted.

This was the team’s ninth practice,and the last few didn’t go so well forthe offense. Owens and quarterbackDrew Bledsoe had trouble connect-ing, prompting several one-on-onechats between them and betweenOwens and coach Bill Parcells.

Owens wrapped the interview byresponding to Eagles owner JeffreyLurie, who said Wednesday that hemade a mistake by bringing Owensto Philadelphia.

“It doesn’t matter,” Owens said.“I’m not an Eagle anymore, I’m hereas a Cowboy. They’re worried aboutme over there at the wrong time. I’mhappy here.”

Pittsburgh SteelersBen Roethlisberger pronounced

himself fit for the Steelers’ first pre-season game and said coach BillCowher would have to “hold meback” from playing nine days fromnow in Arizona. It was a departurefrom Roethlisberger’s comment fol-lowing Sunday’s camp-openingpractice that his playing is “alwaysCoach’s call.”

The turning point forRoethlisberger, less than two monthsremoved from a motorcycle accidentthat easily could have ended his life,was Wednesday night’s practice at ahigh-school stadium in downtownLatrobe. In front of a record crowd,he looked like the old Roethlisberger.

“Everything feels pretty good,”Roethlisberger said. “My arm feelsgood. I feel like it’s coming alongwell. It’s better than it has been inprevious camps.”

Cowher said his decision on the

starting quarterback for the Aug. 12game won’t be made until next week.

New England PatriotsRichard Seymour took the field

with his teammates for the first timein training camp Thursday.Unfortunately for the Patriots, hold-out Deion Branch wasn’t with him.

A tight quadriceps has keptSeymour from practicing and he didlittle physically in a relatively lightworkout. The star defensive lineman,without helmet or shoulder pads,lined up in his stance and walkedthrough different formations.

He remained on the physicallyunable to perform list, although hesaid he should be at full strength forthe regular season.

There was no timetable forBranch’s return.

New England’s top wide receiverand MVP of one of its three SuperBowl victories stayed away for theseventh straight day. He wants morethan the $1.045 million he’s sched-uled to make this season, the last of afive-year contract he signed as arookie, and has been negotiating fora new deal.

Seattle SeahawksReceiver Darrell Jackson likely

won’t play until the team’s Aug. 26exhibition game at San Diego.

Jackson, who had a career-high 87receptions in 2004, had surgery onhis right knee Oct. 12 to repair torncartilage. He missed 10 games butreturned to catch 20 passes in threeplayoff games, including five for 50yards in Seattle’s Super Bowl loss toPittsburgh.

But weeks after that game,

Jackson had a second knee surgery.He is watching training camp prac-tices from the sideline wearing hispractice jersey, team visor and asmile.

Coach Mike Holmgren also saidthat D.J. Hackett, who tookJackson’s spot with the first-teamoffense, will miss two to three weekswith a strained right hamstring.

Arizona CardinalsStarting right tackle Oliver Ross

has been diagnosed with a probabletorn meniscus in his right knee andcould be out for 2 1/2 months. It isthe same injury that sidelined receiv-er Anquan Boldin and cornerbackAntrel Rolle for much of last season.

If Ross undergoes surgery, he willbe sidelined up to 10 weeks, leavingthe team depleted at an importantspot as it tries to improve what wasthe worst running game in the NFL ayear ago.

The Cardinals signed rookie free-agent tackle Kellen Davis onThursday to help shore up the line,but the undrafted former OklahomaState player does not figure in plansto replace Ross.

Tennessee TitansThe Tennessee Titans might have

gotten a glimpse into their futurewhen Vince Young ran the first-teamoffense during the morning workout.

Starting quarterback Billy Volekwas given the practice off to rest hisarm for the afternoon, so Youngworked exclusively with the firstunit.

Young, the Titans’ first-round pickfrom Texas, is regarded as the team’seventual long-term top quarterback,

and he has seen scattered work withthe first string in camp. His highlightof the day was a deep pass to receiv-er Roydell Williams for a touchdownover the outstretched arms of corner-back Adam “Pacman” Jones.

Young said he was pleased to getto take snaps from starting centerKevin Mawae.

“Me and Kevin, I’ve got his snapsdown and his speed and things likethat, and some of the different thingswe need to do with the snap count toget guys offsides,” Young said. “ButI think I did a pretty good job of get-ting the plays into the huddle andgetting those guys out, so they canmake their calls.”

Volek went through a full practicein the afternoon, relegating Youngmostly to second-team work.

St. Louis RamsCoach Scott Linehan canceled

morning meetings Thursday. Instead,he piled his players into buses andtook them a water park in suburbanMaryland Heights.

“It was more than anything thera-py for the mind,” Linehan said. “It’sgood for your legs to get in the water.We were there for about 45 minutes.We went down a couple of slides.That was interesting.

“I saw a human chain going downa slide,” he added. “Everybody cameup when they went down in thewater. It was a chance of pace. Ithink it was good for mental healthof the guys.”

Leonard Little said he enjoyed therespite from camp.

“I went down the water slide withthe fellas,” Little said. “Everyonewas having fun.”

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Owens sits out practice with hamstring

alleged involvement withsteroids.

There were 69 bids on theball.

Morbitzer said he plans to

pay off debts from his wed-ding last year and then investthe money. He eventuallyplans to use the money tomake a down payment on ahome.

“It was a fun day in the sun.We had a fun time with it andnow we’re both going to goback to our day job,” he said.

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bers. But if he does manage toproduce spectacularly in hisfirst NFL season, he will bethe exception, not the rule.

The careers of many tightends who ultimately hadmajor success in the NFL gotoff to slow starts. Forinstance, San Diego’s AntonioGates caught 24 passes hisrookie year, Kansas City’sTony Gonzalez caught 33 andDenver’s Shannon Sharpesnagged only seven.

The most notable exceptionto the rule is Jeremy Shockey,who caught 74 passes for theNew York Giants during hisrookie year in 2002. But onlythree of those receptions wentfor touchdowns. Niners veter-an Eric Johnson, Davis’ clos-est challenger for a startingjob, caught 40 passes in hisrookie year.

This is not to say the 49ersare not excited about whatDavis might bring to them thisseason. After all, the 49ershad the lowest-ranked offensein the NFL last season and areexcited about anybody in theirmidst with the potential tomake a play.

And Davis certainly haspotential. At the NFL’s scout-ing combine in February, the6-foot-3, 253-pound Davisstunned observers by turningin a 4.38-second performancein the 40-yard dash.

But the 49ers’ coachingstaff is maintaining realisticexpectations, and despitespending his time with thefirst unit during the openingweek of training camp, Davishas not lit up the practicefield.

Tight-ends coach PeteHoener acknowledged thatthere is still much for Davis tolearn: route-running, block-ing, and understanding defen-sive coverages.

“To sum it up in one word,experience,” Hoener said.“It’s something he’s going tohave to go over and over toget.’’

Coach Mike Nolan, mean-while, said that learning thelanguage of the offense is the

biggest challenge for Davis,or any rookie.

Davis has put in extra time,he said, working with longsnapper Brian Jennings, whois also a reserve tight end. Headmits that the transition fromcollege to the NFL is morecomplicated than he anticipat-ed.

His thought upon enteringthe NFL, Davis said, was,“Hey, there’s probably notthat much for me to learn.’’

But even though he knowsnow he was wrong, Davismaintains his optimism.

After all, Davis – whocounts Raiders receiver JerryPorter among his childhoodfriends – says he has beenpreparing for this moment fornearly 10 years, from themoment he decided he wasgoing to be a professional ath-lete.

In ninth grade, he dedicatedhimself to weight training andphysical conditioning, a deci-sion prompted by the actionsof some his peers in his neigh-borhood in Washington, D.C.

“My friends, they were notgoing to school and (getting)into the street life, so I had tofind something to do to keepmyself away from that,”Davissaid. “I always told myselfthat I’m going to be a celebri-ty someday and that’s what Istrived to do."

Davis figures that if hecould beat the long odds andmake it into the NFL, heshould be able to alter the his-tory of tight ends and theirunimpressive rookie years.

“I want to be great,”Davissaid. “And I’m going to dowhatever it takes for me to getthere. ... The ones who workhard seem to excel. It’s rarewhen you find a guy that runslike I do at my size. That did-n’t come overnight. That’sbecause I worked on it. Iworked hard.

“That’s how I got to thispoint that I’m at now."


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The Associated PressUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Taj McWilliams-

Franklin scored 22 points to match her seasonhigh and grabbed nine rebounds to lead theConnecticut Sun to a 72-63 win over LosAngeles on Thursday night in a meeting of theleague’s top teams.

The Eastern Conference-leading Sun (23-6)also got 14 points from Katie Douglas to splitthe season series with the Sparks (23-8).

Lisa Leslie had 18 points and 13 boards forthe road-weary Sparks (23-8). The game wasseven of eight straight on the road for theWestern Conference leader.

The Sun’s bench, as it has all season, cameup big again in this one. Reserve forward AsjhaJones dominated inside with 10 rebounds asthe Sun outrebounded Los Angeles 45-35.Jamie Carey had a career-high nine points andthree assists.

Fever 69, Lynx 59INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tamika

Whitmore scored 18 points and TamikaCatchings added 17 to help the Fever beatMinnesota.

Catchings also had seven rebounds, sixassists and four steals.

Minnesota rookie Seimone Augustus washeld to 16 points. She entered the game aver-aging 22.3 points. Amber Jacobs added 11points for the Lynx (9-20).

Indiana (18-11) already had clinched a play-off berth, and was trying to keep pace withDetroit and earn the No. 2 seed in the EasternConference. The Fever entered Thursday’s

matchup 2 1/2 games behind the Shock.Liberty 75, Shock 67

NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Farris scored17 points as the Liberty used a 21-4 run in thethird quarter to pull away for a surprising vic-tory over the Shock.

Ashley Battle had 13 points, ShamekaChriston 12 and Cathrine Kraayeeld added 10points and 12 rebounds to help New York (8-21) win for the fourth time in five games.

Swin Cash scored 17 points, Cheryl Fordhad 13 and Kedra Holland-Corn 12 for theShock (19-9), who lost for just the fifth time in20 games. Detroit dropped 3 1/2 games behindfirst-place Connecticut in the EasternConference, and had their lead over third-placeIndiana trimmed to 1 1/2 games

Monarchs 87, Silver Stars 69SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Yolanda Griffith

scored a season-high 23 points to help thedefending-champion Sacramento Monarchsearn a playoff spot by beating the Silver Stars.

Griffith made seven of her first eight shotsand finished 9-for-12 from the floor. She wasalso 5-for-5 from the foul line.

Erin Buescher added 16 points, RebekkahBrunson 14, and Kara Lawson 11.

Sacramento (19-11), which will be in thepostseason for the fourth straight year, shot 51percent from the floor and had a 52-18 edge inpoints in the paint.

It was the Monarchs’ third straight victory,all by double-figure margins.

San Antonio (12-17) has lost nine of 11games.

By JOHN MARSHALLThe Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — SandroDias closed his eyes andtipped back his head for amoment. After watching thelast of the big names inSkateboard Vert fall to theramp, he could finally relax.

Bucky Lasek, BobBurnquist, Shaun White —none of them could matchDias’ first run and theBrazilian held on for his firstVert gold Thursday night onthe opening day of the 12th XGames.

“I never felt like beforebecause it was very special forme,” Dias said. “I’ve been try-ing for so many years workingon this event and everythingcame together at the righttime.”

Dias has been overshad-owed by the big boys of theramp for years despite consec-utive world Vert titles in 2003-04 and pulling off a 900 in2004 that earned him gold forbest trick.

Wanting to prove hebelongs with the elite Vertskaters, the 31-year-old puttogether the best run of hislife, landing his trademarknar-jar — a backside 540 twistto tail — on his first run totake the lead at 87.50.

Then he had to hold on.Burnquist, another

Brazilian and the defendingVert Best Trick champ, hadgood runs going in the firstand second rounds, but spilledon the same trick both times.

Dias also had a solid rungoing for the last round beforefalling, then had to watch asLasek and White, the Olympicsnowboard gold medalistmade their final runs.

Lasek, who ended up third,went down on a relativelysimple trick and White misseda grab in the air, giving Diasthe title he’s wanted the most.

Dias tried to take in themoment, but was quicklymobbed by his friends, whoended up dogpiling him. Diasthen hugged a couple of fami-ly members for several min-utes, squeezing them in a

moment of sheer joy — onefelt by his fellow competitors.

“It was cool to see thatSandro was the one to win thegold medal,” said Burnquist,who took silver with 84points. “Sandro has a differenttype of skateboarding style —he’s powerful, he goes high,he spins. I was a switch-kickaway from gold, but I’mhappy to be in second behindmy fellow Brazilian.”

Corey Bohan defended histitle BMX Dirt last year bygoing from last to first on hisfinal run. He took a differentapproach this year — with thesame result.

The Australian nailed hisfirst run, then held on throughtwo more go-rounds tobecome the first BMX rider towin three straight golds inDirt, a sport that requires rid-ers to jump, flip and twisttheir bikes over a variety ofgaps.

“There’s was a lot of pres-sure, but not compared lastyear, winning then having toprove yourself again,” Bohansaid. “There was a little bit ofpressure to get one good rununder my belt, but it felt pret-ty good.”

Ryan Nyquist, ofGreenville, N.C., took silverwith 91.33 points, adding tohis collection of X Gamesmedals.

That gives him a recordeight Dirt medals and 13 over-all — seven behind the all-time record of Dave Mirra,who’s out of this year’s eventafter lacerating his liver in apractice crash on Wednesday.Anthony Napolitan, a 19-year-old from Youngstown,Ohio, finished third in his firstX Games with 90.33 points.

But none of them couldmatch Bohan’s spectacularfirst run. Landing no-handed,one-footed tailwhip and aone-footed table 360, hescored 91.66 points on thatopening run, plenty goodenough in the best-of-threeruns format.

“Only one run counts, soyou want to make sure younail that one run,” Bohan said.

“The first run was exactlywhat I wanted to do, so I wasable to mix it up a little on theother two and stay fresh.”

In women’s SkateboardVert, the opening event at thisyear’s X Games, gold medal-ist Cara-Beth Burnside wasanything but fresh.

Suffering from a severemigraine, she didn’t get out ofbed until 2 p.m. and wasn’tsure if she’d even be able tocompete.

But with the help of silvermedalist Mimi Knoop’sfather, a doctor, Burnside’ssymptoms dulled and shedecided to at least give it ashot.

Though she still had trou-ble with the bright lights atStaples Center, Burnside keptfrom vomiting on the rampand fed off the crowd to rideoff with gold.

“I don’t even know how a Idid it,” Burnside said. “I wasthrowing up all day and wasreally sick. Thanks to Mimi’sdad, he stopped me fromthrowing up. I couldn’tmove.”

Perhaps just important asBurnside’s win was a meetingbetween some of the femaleskateboarders and ESPNexecutive vice president forcontent John Skipper on theeve of this year’s games.

Concerned by the after-thought-mentality the XGames were giving women,Burnside and Knoop — alongwith their agent — met withSkipper on Wednesday, work-ing out a deal that would pay$15,000 for gold, $10,000 forsilver and $5,000 for bronzefor competitors in thewomen’s Vert and Street. Thetotal purse for both events hadbeen $8,000.

They also got ESPN toagree to show some of thewomen’s events on televisionnext year.

“We had a very positivemeeting and we listened totheir feedback,” Skipper saidin a statement. “Just as wehave grown women’s sports ingeneral and for Winter X, weplan to do so for Summer X.”

going to respect you for yourhard work and dedication tothe team and in making theoffensive more productive.”

If it bothers Brooks thatcoach Art Shell has not namedhim the team's starting quar-terback, it doesn't show.

“I don't ask. He hasn't saidanything,” Brooks said. “I'mhere to work. I'm not here tofind out where I'm going to beseeded or what situation I'min. If he decides at game timehe wants to go with someonedifferent, I understand, but I'mhere to work and contribute tothis football team the best Ican.”

The quarterback depthchart hasn't wavered since

Day 1 – it's Brooks, second-year quarterback AndrewWalter, and erstwhile backupMarques Tuiasosopo.

Brooks hasn't been namedthe starter, but of late the onlything close to a controversy iswhether Walter or Tuiasosoposhould be No. 2, based onpractice performance.

Oakland's defense, withdefensive coordinator RobRyan in his third year, had itsway with the offense for thebetter part of a week.Oakland's offense is goingretro, with Shell, offensivecoordinator Tom Walsh andwide receivers coach FredBiletnikoff reviving the oldRaiders attack of power run-ning and throwing downfield.

Gradually, things have got-ten better. Shell, who may bemore rusty with his clichesthan with his X's and O's, was

willing to acknowledge itBrooks' role in the improve-ment.

“Aaron is taking bigstrides,” Shell said. “The lightbulb's going off. He's saying,`Oh, OK.' You know he under-stands what we're trying todo.”

Shell obviously meant thelight bulb was “going on,” andBrooks feels he is graduallyflipping the switch.

“I'm making strides,”Brooks said. “I feel I can dobetter in a lot of areas, but it'sa process. That's what practiceis for. That's what preseason isfor. It's tough to understandthe concept of what we're try-ing to get across. (Art) isdoing a great job conveyingthose things to us, but I can dosome things better.”


Move

Connecticut tops L.A. inbattle of league’s top teams

WNBAX-GAMES

Dias holds off big names forgold in Skateboard Vert

Maddux makes memorabledebut for Los Angeles

NATIONAL LEAGUE

The Associated PressMIAMI (AP) — Miguel Cabrera’s three-run

double broke a tie with two outs in the eighthinning, and Dontrelle Willis earned his firstvictory since July 7 for Florida.

Willis (7-8) outdueled Pedro Martinez, lim-iting New York to an unearned run in eightinnings

Florida’s Mike Jacobs broke a scoreless tiewith a two-out homer in the sixth, his 15th.New York scored an unearned run in the sev-enth.

Miguel Olivo singled off Aaron Heilman (1-4) to start the eighth and advanced on a sacri-fice. Hanley Ramirez and Jacobs walked toload the bases. Cabrera then pulled a pitch intothe corner, and all three runners scored.

Joe Borowski pitched a perfect ninth for his22nd save.

Martinez, making his second start aftermissing a month with an inflamed right hip,pitched six innings, giving up four hits andstriking out nine.

Dodgers 3, Reds 0CINCINNATI (AP) — Greg Maddux made

a memorable debut for the Dodgers, pitchingsix no-hit innings before leaving after a raindelay as Los Angeles won its sixth straight.

A 46-minute rain delay finished Maddux

before the bottom of the seventh. Joe Beimelrelieved and Scott Hatteberg led off with aclean single.

Traded by the Cubs to the Dodgers onMonday, Maddux (10-11) was his vintage self.The 40-year-old righty posted his 328th careervictory, facing only one batter over the mini-mum. Maddux won his third straight start aftergoing 0-6 in his previous seven outings.

Olmedo Saenz hit a two-run homer andTakashi Saito pitched the ninth for his 11thsave in as many chances as the Dodgers com-pleted a three-game sweep.

The Reds finished with two hits and wereshut out for the eighth time, matching lastyear’s total.

Eric Milton (7-7) lost for the third time infour starts, allowing two runs and seven hits inseven innings.

Phillies 8, Cardinals 1ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chase Utley singled in

the first inning to extend his hitting streak to 35games and finished with three hits asPhiladelphia completed the three-game sweepand handed the Cardinals their seventh straightloss.

Cole Hamels, a 22-year-old rookie, matchedhis career best by striking out 12 in seveninnings.

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Girls Red StormBasketball Clinic

Girls ages 9 through 12 are invitedto participate in the Red StormBasketball Clinic/open gym Sundaymornings from 10 a.m. until noonbeginning July 9 at Yokayo Schoolgymnasium.

Players need to wear comfortableclothes and basketball shoes. A par-ent or adult must sign in athletes andare welcome to view.

Please call Ronnie DeSoto at 272-7292 for more information.

Ukiah High School WaterPolo Practice

The Ukiah High School Water Poloteam will hold its first practice onMonday, August 21 at 8 a.m.

A team information packet can bepicked up at the UHS pool after 5:30p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday orThursday throughout July.

This includes an athlete physicalform which must be completed beforethe student is allowed to practice.

Please call Rick Cleland at 463-1551 for more information.

Six-A-Side SoccerTournament Aug. 19

The Ukiah Host Lions and the RyanRones Dickey Memorial Soccer Fundare sponsoring a six-a-side soccertournament for high school age boysand girls on Aug. 19 at Ukiah HighSchool.

Games begin at 8 a.m. and will gountil about 5 p.m. Entry fee is $150per team and applications can bepicked up at 601 N. State Street or viae-mail at [email protected] are due by Aug. 1. Formore information call 468-5711.

Ukiah Dolphins SwimTeam Registration

The Ukiah Dolphins is a year roundcompetitive swim club for childrenaged five through 18. Any child thatcan swim 25 yards continuously mayjoin the Dolphins.

The hot summer months are a greattime to get your child involved in

swimming. Children are placed intodifferent swimming groups dependingon their ability and age.

For more information leave a mes-sage by calling the Ukiah DolphinSwim Team office at 463-5253, ext.1301.

Youth Soccer CampScholarship applicants wanted

The Scholarship Committee is look-ing for applicants for the Ryan RonesDickey Memorial Soccer ScholarshipFund. This scholarship is available forattendance at soccer camps.

Applicants must be dedicated to thegame of soccer, hard-working andhave a good attitude.

Please pick up an application at 601N State St. or call 468-5711. Pleasesubmit the application two weeksbefore the start of camp.

Donations will be gratefully accept-ed at 601 N State St.

Mendocino CollegeCommuter VolleyballCamp Aug. 7-11

Mendocino College is offering acommuter volleyball camp inMendocino county the week of Aug.7-11.

The camp is divided into two ses-sions: Grades 7-9 from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and Grades 10-12 from1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The camp will be held at MendocinoCollege and run by local coaches.Fee for the camp is $80 and the campwill limit the numbe of participants.For more information and a brochurecall Ed Schweitzer at 462-3382.

To place an announcement in the“Community Sports Digest,” contactThe Ukiah Daily Journal SportsDepartment by phone at 468-3518.You may also mail your listing to 590S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482,e-mail it to [email protected], orfax it to us at 468-3544. Because the“Community Sports Digest” is a FREEservice, no guarantees can be madeon the frequency of a listing’s appear-ance in The Daily Journal. To assureyour event maximum publicity, pleasecontact either our classified (468-3535) or display advertising (468-3510) departments.

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Chairman Ueberroth calls ban‘permanent’ in press conference

By EDDIE PELLSThe Associated Press

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —The U.S. Olympic Committee bannedtrack coach Trevor Graham from itstraining centers and training sitesThursday.

Chairman Peter Ueberroth made theannouncement in a conference call andsaid the ban was “permanent.”

“If there’s something that convinces usto change our position, we’ll look at it ata future time,” he said.

Graham coaches sprinter Justin Gatlin,who recently disclosed a positive test fortestosterone or other steroids. He hasbeen involved with at least a half-dozenathletes who have received drug suspen-sions.

In June 2003, Graham helped launchthe federal investigation of the Bay AreaLaboratory Co-Operative by anonymous-ly mailing a syringe containing a previ-ously undetectable steroid to the U.S.Anti-Doping Agency.

Graham, who answered the doorThursday at his house in Raleigh, N.C.,refused to comment on the ban.

Ueberroth said the extraordinaryaction was “based on the unusual numberof athletes he has coached who have beenconvicted of doping offenses.”

Thursday’s announcement markssomething of a shift in focus for theUSOC, which spent years in the wake ofscandal and reorganization trying to real-locate resources toward athletes to helptheir performance on the field.

After positive doping tests involvingGatlin and Tour de France winner andAmerican cyclist Floyd Landis over thelast week, the USOC’s new talking pointis not just about winning, but winningfairly.

“If we don’t participate with honor anddignity, then what we do means nothing,”Scherr said. “If there’s cheating, then it’scheating other athletes, the Americanpublic and cheating the world of the legit-imacy of sports.”

Graham has been squarely in the aimof the USOC, which has been looking forways to penalize coaches, agents andtrainers who influence athletes with posi-tive doping tests. Punishment for dopingviolations largely apply only to the ath-letes, though USADA does have thepower to go after coaches.

Before Thursday’s announcement,officials with the final Golden League

meet in Berlin barred any athletes linkedto Graham from the Sept. 3 event. Five-time Olympic medalist Marion Jones,Olympic 200-meter champion ShawnCrawford and sprinter Dwight Thomasare among the athletes excluded.

The USOC made no announcementThursday about barring Graham fromfuture competitions, which wouldn’t beas easy as restricting access to trainingcenters.

“There is a process spelled out. Thereare due rights for people to participate,”CEO Jim Scherr said. “We’ll followthose processes.”

Ueberroth also announced the USOCwill be issuing next week a “call toaction, in capital letters,” asking forgreater support and research on dopingissues from the federal government andfrom other sports entities in America.

“This is a national issue,” Ueberrothsaid. “Nothing less than this will be need-ed, a collaborative effort. If we stand still,we run the risk of losing an entire gener-ation of sports participants and sportsfans. Anyone who cares about sports inthis country has a vested interest in thisoutcome.”

AP Sports Writer Joedy McCreary inRaleigh, N.C. contributed to this report.

USOC bars Graham from sites

Brown Bag sale at UkiahSenior Center this Saturday

The Ukiah Senior Center will be having aspecial “Brown Bag Sale” this Saturday, from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can fill a bag withclothing for only $2. The sale will take place inBartlett Hall on 497 Leslie St. For more infor-mation, call 462-4343.

Humane Society’s open house set for Saturday

The Humane Society For Inland MendocinoCounty invites the public to visit them at theirOpen House this Saturday.

They will be conducting tours of the facili-ties and serving refreshments. Come meet allof the wonderful animals available for adop-tion, as well as the staff, volunteers, and Boardof Directors of HSIMC. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3p.m.

UHSl class of 1986 to hold 20year reunion on Saturday

Ukiah High School Class of 1986 is holdinga 20 year reunion August 5, 2006. For moreinformation, contact [email protected] orcall 468-5344.

To help locate missing classmates, read cur-rent biographies, and get tickets for the partygo to www.ukiahi86.com.

UARW annual summerpicnic set for Sunday

The Ukiah Area Republican Women will behaving an annual summer picnic at RedwoodValley Cellars on Aug. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Thisevent will be catered by “Catering Too” and themenu includes appetizers, grilled pork tender-loin with tropical fruit salsa, grilled chickenwith mango or tomato/corn salsa, watermelon,cucumber and mint salad, French potatoesalad, and mixed berry shortcake for dessert.Bring own beverages if not interested in drink-ing water or soft drinks. The entry fee will be$15 per person.

Speaking at the event will be Eddie Gerry ofthe California Federation Republican WomenNorthern Legislative Division. R.S.V.P. toHeather Hamilton at 462-4306, or DottieKauffman at 462-7036 by Wednesday, Aug. 2

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CERT Class to begin Aug. 8The Community Emergency Response

Team program was developed in California inthe mid-‘80s as a way to train people to betterprepare for emergency situations in their com-munities. CERT training includes disaster pre-paredness, disaster fire suppression, basic dis-aster medical operations, and light search andrescue operations.

These classes can benefit people of all agesand build a stronger, more self-reliant commu-

nity. Student cost is $10, and the next Ukiahclass starts August 8. For more informationabout the class or to register, contact CindyStanford at 463-6261, or [email protected].

Mendocino County PublicHealth Advisory Board to meets in Ukiah on Aug. 11

The next meeting of the Mendocino CountyPublic Health Advisory Board will be held onFriday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon inConference Room 1 of the Department ofPublic Health at 1120 S. Dora St. in Ukiah.

The educational presentation for August, theCounty’s Mental Health, will be presented at11 a.m. Interested members of the public arewelcome to attend.

For more information, call 472-2793 or visitMCPHAB’s web page at www.co.mendoci-no.ca.us/ph/mcphab.

California’s ‘Best’ GardenParty Planned for Aug. 12

Tickets are still available to one of theCoast’s best garden parties, the Saturday, Aug.12 Art in the Gardens fundraiser at theMendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in FortBragg. This 15th annual event will featuremusic, the work of more than 60 local artistsand great wines from a dozen county wineries.A gourmet lunch is also being offered. “It’s agreat setting in our 47 acres of beautiful gar-dens,” says Rich Owings, executive director.“If those living inland want to escape to a coolspot, this is it.”

To order online, tickets are $15 in advance($20 the day of the event), and a limited num-ber of gourmet picnic baskets are available intwo sizes: single ($25) and double ($40). Formore information, call Karen Clayton at 964-4352 ext. 25; or email the Gardens at:[email protected].

Bicycle safety check androdeo on Aug. 13

The Mendocino County 4-H Citizenshipgroup is inviting those interested to a BikeSafety Day and Rodeo for the public.Interested parties are encouraged to come withbicycles at the Eagle Distributing’s parking lotat 975 Mazzoni St., next to the south parkingentrance of the Redwood Empire Fair groundson Sunday, Aug. 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Therewill be stations that cover bike maintenance,bike and helmet checks, rules of the rodeo, anda bike rodeo. A limited number of helmets willbe given away. Please join in for a fun time.

For more information, call the 4-H office at463-4495.

Freedom from Smoking classset for Aug. 9 to Sept. 13

The Public Health Department will be facil-itating the American Lung Association’s 6-week Freedom from Smoking class. The class-es will meet once a week beginningWednesday, Aug. 9 through Sept. 13, from5:30 to 7 p.m. The classes will be held at the

Howard Memorial Hospital conference room,located at 1 Madrone Drive, Willits. For moreinformation, contact Jennifer Barrett at 456-3807. If you are unable to attend but wish toquit smoking, call the California SmokersHelpline at 1-800-No Butts.

70th Redwood Empire Fairwill be Aug. 10 through 13

The 70th annual Redwood Empire Fair willbe held Aug. 10 through 13.

Today will be the last day to file entry formsfor the Redwood Empire Fair’s agriculture,horticulture, and floriculture contests.

The advance entry date allows buildingsupervisors to plan for incoming exhibits anddisplay space. A complete schedule of duedates, judging and release dates is included inthe fair’s entry guide.

For more information on how to enter thecompetition at the Redwood Empire Fair con-tact Jo Dinning, the fair entry supervisor at462-3884.

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the balance of the state MHSAfunds are earmarked for futureefforts that will focus on inno-vation, prevention and earlyintervention, education andtraining, and capital projects.The Act is designed to helpshift local mental health ser-vices toward more effective,

and more client-centric pro-gramming with a sharperfocus on assisting people torecover from severe andchronic mental illness.

“The CARE portion of theCSS plan, as a client-directedand client-operated project,will probably evolve overtime based on the energiespeople contribute. A series ofinformational meetings in var-ious communities around the

county will soon beannounced that will helpexplain the CARE project,”according to Murphy. “We’rehoping the process can beaccelerated by interested peo-ple who want to help organizethe an informational meetingin their area,” he said.

For more information, callA Healing Cooperative at462-3360, ext. 103, or send ane-mail to [email protected].


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The Daily JournalUkiah Junior Academy

student, 10-year-oldCameron Smith, found thatit pays to learn, even dur-ing summer vacation.

To keep his brain men-tally sharp over summervacation, the young Smithdid studies in a workbookcalled Summer BridgeActivities. During theprocess, Smith entered arandom online drawing atwww.SummerBridgeActivities.com and as a result,won a brand new Trekbike.

The idea of the contest

is to give away bikes to thechildren who did theirworkbooks, “because theywant kids to exercise notonly their brains, but theirbodies,” Brenda Smith, theboy’s mother said.

“We registered for thecontest online and theygive away a bike a weekfor the summer. Cameronwas the first winner in thenation. Because he has atwin brother (Connor) theTrek corporation was verygenerous and gave us twovery nice bikes,” BrendaSmith said. “These are notbottom of the market

bikes, these are really, real-ly nice bikes,” she said,noting these particularbicycles retail for about$300 each.

And she would know.Mom, dad (Philip Smith)and the boys’ older sister,Kristen, 12, have all com-peted in the UkiahTriathlon.

Kristen, too, has a brandnew Trek bike, her mothersaid, noting they boughtthis one a couple ofmonths ago.

Cameron, of his bike,said: “I love to ride mybike; it’s just fun.”

Local boys win winbikes in online drawing

Pictured are Cameron Smith (right), and his brother, Connor Smith (left).The boys received their bikes from Dave’s Bike Shop on Tuesday.

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HazMobile Collects in Ukiahon Saturday, Aug. 12

The HazMobile household hazardous wastesite will be open in Ukiah Saturday, Aug. 12,from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept dangerouschemicals that can’t go in the trash.

The HazMobile also features a “free store”with like-new usable products including paint,available without charge to the public.

The collection site at 298 Plant Road, locat-ed behind the County Animal Shelter, is openevery Tuesday throughout the year and the sec-ond Saturday of each month. Hours are 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

The HazMobile is free to households butthere is a limit of 15 gallons per vehicle per day(or 60 feet of fluorescent tubes). The 15 gallonsis measured by the capacity of the containers ofhazardous materials. If individuals wish to dis-pose of more than 15 gallons, they must makea special appointment and a fee will becharged.

Small business waste is also welcome at thecollection but an appointment must be madeand a fee will be applied per gallon of waste.

When bringing materials to the HazMobile,the public should be careful that items are keptin their original containers (except motor oilwhich can be consolidated), that nothing isleaking, and that all containers are tied down.

Toxic items like paint, antifreeze, pesticides,herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, solvents,acids, bases, toxic cleaners, mercury, house-hold batteries and fluorescent light tubes areaccepted by the HazMobile. Explosives androad flares are excluded.

Motor oil, vehicle batteries, computer mon-itors and televisions can be recycled at theUkiah Transfer Station, 3151 Taylor Drive,open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to4 p.m.

The HazMobile collects at some location inMendocino or Lake Counties almost everyweekend. The schedule and more informationis available by calling the local RecyclingHotline, 468-9704, or on the Internet atwww.mendoRecycle.org.

The HazMobile is a service of theMendocino Solid Waste ManagementAuthority. Financial support is provided by theCalifornia Integrated Waste ManagementBoard.

Held-Poage Memorial Homeand Research Library welcomes researchers

The Held-Poage Memorial Home andResearch library is open to the public Mondaythrough Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Information isavailable on most areas of Mendocino County,family histories and genealogical research. Thecollection covers the civil War, World WarsOne and Two, U.S. History, California history,biographies, Native Americans, and local his-tory. The library also has microfilm for countynewspapers and census records. Books relatingto Mendocino County are available for pur-chase. The Held House web site ishttp://www.pacificsites.com/~mchs/. There arelinks to many sources of information on thissite, including a list of books for sale, links toold Mendocino post cards and other localinformation. The Society sends members anewsletter four times a year. the public is wel-come to come in to visit and browse our col-lections or do some research. There are alwaysvolunteers there to assist you. Membership is$20 a year. The library is located at 603 W.Perkins St. at Dora, the phone number is 462-6969.

The next general meeting will be at the fort

Bragg Veteran’s Hall on Laurel betweenHarrison and Whipple Streets on Aug. 13 at12:30 p.m. Lunch will be Turkey Tetrazzini for$8. The speaker, Nancy Barth will talk aboutthe history of the Pudding Creek Trestle. Callthe Held House for reservations and details at462-6969.

Look Good... Feel Betterclass series to begin Aug. 14

Sign up now for “Look Good... Feel Better”,a free class for women whose appearance hasbeen affected by cancer treatments. The classoffers an opportunity to meet with volunteercosmetologists and other cancer patients tolearn to use styling and skin care techniques toovercome the appearance-related effects ofchemotherapy and radiation. “On top of thevery real physical and emotional concerns ofcancer itself, the side effects of treatment canbe devastating to a woman’s self-esteem,”recalls volunteer Lisa Mace. “In her mirror shesees someone she doesn’t even know.” Patientswho have participated in “Look Good...FeelBetter” call the program an emotional lifesaverbecause it returns them to a sense of normalcy.

Classes are free, with new sessions offeredon the second Monday of each month from 10a.m. to noon at the American Cancer Societyoffice, 115 E. Smith St., Ukiah. The next classis on Aug. 14. Call 462-7642 x 3 to reserveyour place and order your free styling kit.

Monthly Democratic ClubMeeting to meet Aug. 15

The Ukiah Valley Democratic Club will bemeeting August 15 at 6 p.m. at the WashingtonMutual Conference Room, on Gobbi and StateSt. in Ukiah for a clean elections forum. Thegeneral meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation call 459-5438.

‘Native Ways in ModernDays’ set for Aug. 18 and 19

The Pinoleville Vocational RehabilitationProgram proudly presents a Native AmericanMen’s Wellness Conference on August 18 and19,( Friday from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. andSaturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) atConsolidated Tribal Health in Redwood Valley.This conference is open to all men in the com-munity who would like to spend time reflectingon the issues men must address in today’s soci-ety. Topics will include communication skills,traditional values, code of silence, TwoBrothers Testimonials, methamphetamine pre-sentation, and women’s and elders panel. Thisconference also includes all meals, a free T-shirt, sweat lodge, raffles, camping space withshowers and more. For more informationplease contact Vaughn or Dino at 462-7801.

This event is sponsored by Pinoleville PomoNation Voc Rehab Program, Sherwood ValleyRancheria, Cahto Tribe, Hopland Band ofPomo Indians, Potter Valley Rancheria,Redwood Valley Rancheria, Coyote ValleyReservation, Round Valley Indian Tribes,Guidiville Indian Rancheria, ConsolidatedTribal Health Project, Northern Circle IndianHousing Authority, and Indian Child andFamily Preservation Program.

This is a clean and sober event.

Ukiah High School class of1976 to hold reunion Aug. 19

Invitations have been sent for the class of1976 30-year reunion which will take placeAugust 19 at the Lake Mendocino Clubhouse.If you have not received an invitation you areon the missing list. Contact Chris ZyndaOldham at 485-1023 [email protected] with your name,address and phone number.

First ever Ukiah Skate ParkPicnic and Skate Jam set forSaturday, Aug. 26

Bring the whole family and join the UkiahSkate Park Committee and your community inAlex R. Thomas Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 26,from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the First AnnualUkiah Skate Park Picnic and Skate Jam. Localservice clubs will be acting as vendors and willhave barbecue, beer and more to fill your pic-nic basket. Entertainment includes a free con-cert with performances by “DefinitionUnknown” and “Bright White Noise”, co-sponsored by HomeGrownInMendo.

A $5 donation to participate in the SkateJam is requested and helmets are required. Awaiver must be signed by those 18 and over, orby a parent for those under 18.

Included in the festivities will be the UkiahSkate Park’s annual golf ball drop. If a partici-pant’s ball is one of the first three to land in thegolf ball cup, they will win $1000, $500 or$250! Tickets are $10 for each ball entry andavailable at Freedom Skate Shop (at 435 NState St.), Ruff and Associates (100 W.Standley St.) or by calling 463-6326.

Intersted local vendors who would like tohave a booth at this event, call 463-6326.Proceeds will benefit the Ukiah Skate Park.

College seeks actors and dancers for Ovid’s‘Metamorphoses’

The Mendocino College Repertory DanceCompany and Theatre Arts Department willhold auditions on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for theupcoming fall 2006 production ofMetamorphoses, Mary Zimmerman’s exquisiteadaptation of Ovid’s myths. The productionwill be co-directed by Mendocino College pro-fessors Reid Edelman and Leslie Saxon West,with choreography by Susan Era and LeslieSaxon West.

Set in and around a large pool of wateronstage, the play utilizes both words andmovement to reflect the variety and persistenceof narrative in the face of inevitable change. AsEdelman explains, “the play celebrates thetimeless human need to tell stories. Whilemany may not have read Ovid’s original text,people are sure to recognize the stories: KingMidas who turns everything he touches intogold, the musician Orpheus who descends intoHades’ realm to retrieve his love Eurydice,Narcissus who falls in love with his ownreflection...” According to Time Magazine, theplay “recaptures the allure of the theatre…it

shows that theatre can provide not just escape,but sometimes a glimpse of the divine.”

Interested performers should arrive at thecollege’s Center Theatre at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,August 29 and plan on staying until 10 p.m.The initial audition will include physical andvocal explorations, improvisation and ensem-ble exercises. No preparation or experience isrequired; however, all performers should wearcomfortable movement clothes (sweat pantsand t-shirts are ideal). After the initial audition,some performers will be invited to attend addi-tional callback auditions. Callbacks onWednesday, August 30 will focus on dance andcallbacks on Thursday, August 31 will focus onacting and include reading of scenes from thescript. The final cast will include approximate-ly 20 performers, including dancers and actors.There are also opportunities for singers,including a male operatic singer in his 40’s or50’s. The play is an ensemble piece and per-formers will play multiple roles as they partic-ipate in the retelling of Ovid’s timeless myths.

Rehearsals will begin in September and con-tinue until the show opens on November 10,2006. Performances will run throughNovember 19. Several college courses areassociated with the production, and all per-formers will receive college credit.

In addition to the performance opportuni-ties, numerous backstage production positionsare available. Crews are needed to buildscenery, props and costumes, as well as towork as assistant stage managers, light andsound operators and run-crew. For those with aparticular interest in learning to build cos-tumes, there will be a costume constructioncourse taught by Kathy Dingman Katz in asso-ciation with this production. This fun class willmeet Tuesday evenings from 5:30-9:30 p.m.during Mendocino College’s Fall semester.

Perusal scripts will be on reserve in theMendocino College Library after August 18.For additional information, or to join the back-stage production team, contact Reid Edelmanat 468-3172. Additional information is avail-able online at www.mendocino.edu

Child Care Food programavailable

Pinoleville Native American Head Startannounces sponsorship of the Child Care FoodProgram.

This program is available without charge toall eligible participants. Children are served thesame meals at no seperate charge. For moreinformation, call 468-3835.

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ber of encouraging changesare likely to be in the offingthat will enable you to enjoyseveral successes that havebeen previously denied justbecause you were in thewrong spot at the wrongtime.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That personal identity forwhich you may have beensearching might be found byrelaxing and letting eventsshow you who you are. Gowith the flow, and the best ofyou will prevail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22) -- If an arrangement inwhich you’ve been involvedhasn’t been producing satis-factory results, take controland spend some time evalu-ating what changes can be

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23) -- An opportunity formaking extra funds has beenavailable for some time now.Do yourself a favor and con-sider what it would take onyour part to take advantageof it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.22) -- No one has to tell youthat you have the where-withal to accomplish a real-istic objective that could bepersonally meaningful. All ittakes is for you to act on it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec. 21) -- You’re smartto be logical about commer-cial and/or financial matters,but don’t discount thosehunches that you have aboutthings. An inner voice may

be trying to tell you some-thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you believe inyourself, linking up withfriends and colleagues whohave the same outlook asyou will best serve andadvance your interests.Collectively, you can bringinto being what you want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A project that hasbeen lying dormant for sometime is just waiting for youto breathe new life into it.Get your act together, evenif you need to bring othersonboard, and work on it.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March20) -- Should you be placedin the position of sitting injudgment of someone, putyourself in the other guy’s

shoes first. Tolerance willbring you acclaim; intoler-ance could gain a number ofenemies.

ARIES (March 21-April19) -- Now is the time to sitdown with that person withwhom you have a sharedarrangement to make thosechanges you believe to benecessary. Together, you’llfind the right solutions.

TAURUS (April 20-May20) -- You might find it nec-essary to make some kind ofdecision about somethingthat would have an affectupon your tomorrows.Weigh all of your alterna-tives before acting.

GEMINI (May 21-June20) -- In order to get your-self to perform a task that

you really prefer not doing,figure out what you wouldgain, and chances are youwon’t mind a bit completingthe job.

CANCER (June 21-July22) -- You could be ratherfortunate when it comes tosocial activities with friends.Although you might have tomake some kind of changein plans, all will turn out tobe quite rewarding and fun.

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Dear Annie: Several months ago, I decidedto end my five-year relationship with a womanwho finally admitted I was not her idea of mar-riage material. “Candice” was content to con-tinue dating me, but I was looking for some-thing more. Given the fact that we are in ourlate 40s, I expected little, if any, histrionicswhen I announced my decision to break up.Boy, was I mistaken!

Apparently, Candice needed a dramaticstory to explain the demise of our relationship.That story, which she has shared with manymutual acquaintances, portrays me as a ragingalcoholic who ransacked her apartment whenSHE informed ME that our relationship wasover. Obviously, that makes for great gossip,but it is a complete fabrication.

How do I respond to those former friendsand associates who now view me with disdain?I have been publicly shunned on more than oneoccasion by persons I thought knew me better.It seems the more I try to defend myself

against this incredibly false accusation, theguiltier I appear. How do I deal with this mat-ter? -- Need to Leave Louisville

Dear Louisville: Candice sounds like a realpiece of work. You dodged a spiteful bullet.Instead of becoming angry or defensive, werecommend you “reluctantly” confess to yourstill-remaining friends that it’s “so sad”Candice couldn’t deal with your dumping her.Wait until they press you for details before youdivulge any more, and make sure they knowhow much you sincerely pity her, and that youhope she will find a way to get over you beforepsychiatric help becomes necessary. They willtake it from there.

Dear Annie: One of my good friends is get-ting married, and she asked me to be a brides-maid. I am honored, but she wants each brides-maid to buy a $250 dress with shoes dyed tomatch, and get our hair and makeup done at thesame pricey salon so we can look the same.She also expects us to plan her bacheloretteparty. In addition, she is getting married out oftown, which will add roughly $200 to thecosts.

When I added up the expenses, the total billwill be close to $1,000. I cannot afford thismuch. I am a university student and already indebt. I can’t justify spending so much onclothes I will never wear again.

I gently asked the bride if she could let us doour own hair and makeup, or buy the dressessecondhand, but she said her expectations werenot unrealistic and she is only getting marriedonce.

I want her to be happy on her big day, sohow can I resolve this dilemma without dam-aging the friendship? -- Going Broke inLethbridge, Canada

Dear Going Broke: Brides should make an

effort not to impose undue financial burdenson the parents and bridal party, but Bridezillaslike your friend don’t pay attention to thosedetails. You have the choice of going into debtor bowing out, telling your friend you are sosorry, but you simply cannot afford the honorof being her bridesmaid.

Dear Annie: You recently wrote about bodydonations to medical school. I was born in1932 and would like to donate my body (whenI die), but I’m not sure where to send it.

I haven’t taken care of my body the way Ishould have and am not sure why it has lastedthis long, but perhaps one of the medical stu-dents can provide the answer. -- Hyde Park,N.Y.

Dear Hyde Park: There are several medicalschools in New York that might take you up onthat offer. Also, the University of Florida StateAnatomical Board maintains a national list ofplaces to donate one’s body. Log on to theirwebsite at www.med.ufl.edu/anatbd/uspro-grams.html or write to: University of FloridaCollege of Medicine, P.O. Box 100235,Gainesville, FL 32610-0235.

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAMEby Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion

Unscramble these four Jumbles,one letter to each square,to form four ordinary words.

YARRT

AGREW

RETHEN

TIPOCE

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TOPrint answer here:

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

2 27 11 20

R Y E N

6 7 22 6

R I H &

20 30 4 25

G A Z G

8 25 2 25

N A E D

CLUE: FROM OHIO

ORDER GRID 60

60

6 60

R

6 30 60

& A

20 60

G

60 60 60 60 60

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DECODED MESSAGE:

ANSWERS IN NEXT EDITION

© 2006 Robert Barnett

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578-068-4/06

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCEAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION

15.04.030 OF THE MENDOCINO COUNTY CODE- SPEED ZONES; ESTABLISHING REVISED

PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTIONOF AIRPORT ROAD, CR 126 (BOONVILLE

AREA)This ordinance amends Chapter 15.04.030 of theMendocino County Code by establishing speedzones in conformance with the California Vehicle Codeon Airport Road near the town of Boonville in MendocinoCounty, California.It shall become operative upon approval by a majorityvote of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisorsand the posting of the required signs.The proposed ordinance is scheduled for adoption onAugust 15, 2006.A complete copy of the ordinance is on file with theClerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available forinspection and copying as a public record.KRISTI FURMAN Clerk of the Board

577-068-4,11,18,25/06

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDERWELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE

SECTION 366.23Case No. SCUK-JVSQ-05-14261-01

1. To : Tim Barrowsand anyone claiming to be a parent of: Edward O’Bryanborn on: November 28,2005at: Ukiah Valley Medical Center2.You are hereby notified that a hearing under Welfareand Institutions Code section 366.26 will be held onOctober 19, 2006 at time 9:00 a.m. in Dept. G , locatedat Court House, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, California95482.3. At the hearing the court will consider therecommendations of the social worker.4. The social worker will recommend that your childbe freed from your legal custody so that the child maybe adopted. If the court follows the recommendation,all your parental rights will be terminated.5.You are required to be present at the hearing, andyou will have the right to be represented by an attorney.If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford tohire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the ordermay be final.7.The court will proceed with this hearing whether ornot you are present.Date: July 27 2006/s/Benjamin D Stough, Clerkby /s/Sherry Mobley, Deputy

573-068-4/06

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Proposed Budgetfor the County of Mendocino (including all funds andSpecial Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors)for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 is prepared and is availablefor distribution to members of the general public byapplication to the Mendocino County Auditor, or by viewingthe County‚s website at:www.co.mendocino.ca.us/auditor/budget/06-07Proposed.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that prior to making afinal determination thereon, the Mendocino County Boardof Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings on theProposed Budget for Mendocino County for Fiscal Year2006-2007.Said Public Hearing will commence on Friday,August 25, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of SupervisorsChambers at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, Ukiah,CA. The hearing may be continued from day to day,commencing at 9:00 a.m., until concluded but not toexceed a total of ten calendar days.Any member of the general public may appear at thehearing and be heard regarding any item in the budgetor for the inclusion of additional items. To the extentpossible, it is recommended that all proposals for theincrease or the inclusion of additional items be submittedin writing to the Clerk of the Board no later than Friday,August 18, 2006, to allow ample time for Board ofSupervisors review prior to the beginning of the PublicHearing.Questions regarding the Public Hearing and processmay be directed to the Clerk of the Board at 463-4221.KRISTI FURMAN Clerk of the Board

567-068-4,7/06

PUBLIC NOTICEPursuant to Chapter 10, commencing with 21700 ofthe Business Professionals Code, NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, that C & M Mini-Storage, 297 BrushSt., Ukiah, CA 95482 (707)462-1299, will cause to besold to the general public by oral auction at 9:00 a.m.,Friday, August 11, 2006, the property described asfurniture, household goods, appliances, tools 7miscellaneous.

Name Unit#Casey Jewell 1364Jose Lopez 1271Alicia Moore 64Tammy Ray 403Helen Grandall 1278Dana Fernandes 1314Juana Palacios 1403James Hornsby 1470Shawn Miller 60Robin Ramirez 778Helen Perez 1354

Landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchasemust be made with cash only and paid for at the timeof sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and mustbe removed from the premises by 5:00 p.m. on thedate of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the evenof settlement between Landlord and obligated party.Auction conducted pursuant to Sec. 2328 of theCommercial Code and 535 of Public Code.Auctioneer: Robert McCarthy Bond#0347716

552-067-28,8-4,11/06

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETS No. 04-10061 Doc ID #000656895692005NTitle Order No. 2391394 Investor/Insurer No.

0033468265 APN No. 179-293-1200 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST,DATED 02/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Noticeis hereby given that CTC Real Estate Services, as dulyappointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executedby DAVID HETH, AND NANCY HETH, HUSBAND ANDWIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/23/2004 andrecorded 02/27/04, as Instrument No. 2004-04325, inBook -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Mendocino County, State of California,will sell on 08/17/2006 at 10:00AM, AT THE MAINENTRANCE TO THE MENDOCINO COUNTYCOURTHOUSE, 100 NORTH STATE STREET,UKIAH, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder forcash or check as described below, payable in full attime of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed toand now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in theproperty situated in said County and State and as morefully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.The street address and other common designation,if any, of the real property described above is purportedto be: 855 MOHAWK DRIVE, UKIAH, CA, 95482.Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address and other commondesignation, if any, shown herein. The total amountof the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold plus reasonableestimated costs, expenses and advances at the timeof the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is$255,719.29. It is possible that at the time of sale theopening bid may be less than the total indebtednessdue. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier'schecks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawnby a state or federal credit union, or a check drawnby a state or federal savings and loan association, savingsassociation, or savings bank specified in Section 5102of the Financial Code and authorized to do businessin this state.Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition,but without covenant or warranty, express or implied,regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfythe indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advancesthereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaidprincipal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trustwith interest thereon as provided in said Note, plusfees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of thetrusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED:11/18/2004 CTC Real Estate Services 5898 CONDORDRIVE, MP-88 MOORPARK, CA 93021 Phone: (800)281 8219, Sale Information (805) 578-6618 By: - Trustee'sSale Officer CTC Real Estate Services is a debt collectorattempting to collect a debt. Any information obtainedwill be used for that purpose. ASAP# 78173807/28/2006, 08/04/2006, 08/11/2006

576-068-4,11,18,25/06

STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OFUSE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEThe following person(persons) have abandonedthe use of the fictitiousbusiness name:THREE SISTERS112 S. School StreetUkiah, Ca. 95482Nina Matysiak618 S. Oak StUkiah, Ca. 95482The fictitious businessname referred to abovewas filed in County onJune 22 2001. Thisbusiness was conductedby a California LimitedPartnership. Thisstatement was filed withthe County Clerk ofMendocino County onAugust 2, 2006./s/Nina MatysiakNINA MATYSIAK

575-068-4,11,18,25/06

FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0538

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:THREE SISTERS112 S. School StUkiah, CA 95482Leslie Batz5401 Running SpringsRdUkiah, CA 95482Ellen Grossman3651 Low Gap RdUkiah,CA 95482This business is conductedby a General Partnership.The registrantscommenced to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name or nameslisted above on August 212006.Endorsed-Filed onAugust 1, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s/Leslie BatzLESLIE BATZ

562-067-28/8-4,11,18/06



THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:SHOP AND WASHLAUNDROMAT581 North State St.Ukiah, CA 95482ANN MENG UNG1032 Zephyr Cove Ct.Ukiah, CA 95482Judy Yin1032 Zephyr Cove Ct.Ukiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby Husband & Wife. Theregistrants commencedto transact business underthe fictitious businessname or names listedabove on July 31, 2006.Endorsed-Filed on July 27,2006 at the MendocinoCounty Clerks Office./s/Ann Meng UngANN MENG UNG

538-067-21,28/8-4,11/06



THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:LABERDIE & SON’S140 A Oak Monor CtUkiah, Ca 95482RONALD E LABERDIE140 Oak Manor CtUkiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby an Individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on July5, 2006. Endorsed-Filed onJuly 5, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s Ronald E LaberdieRONALD E LABERDIE

518-067-14,21,28,8-4/06



THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEPDODGE OF UKIAH2500 N. State StreetUkiah ,CA 95482Lithia CA Acquisition Corp 1, Inc.360 E. Jackson StreetMedford, OR 97501This business is conductedby a Corporation. Stateof incorporation:California. The registrantcommenced to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name or nameslisted above on July 31,2006. Endorsed-Filed onJune 26, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s/Chris HolzshuCHRIS HOLZSHUSECRETARY

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THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:ORTEGA FAMILYESTATES517 Capps Lane,811 Lake Mendocino DriveUkiah, CA 95482Carlos Ortega1321 North BushUkiah, CA 95482Maria Ortega1321 North BushUkiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby Husband & Wife. Theregistrants commencedto transact business underthe fictitious businessname or names listedabove on June 14, 2006.Endorsed-Filed on June15, 2006 at the MendocinoCounty Clerks Office./s/Maria OrtegaMARIA ORTEGA

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CAREGIVERSPrivate home careagency needs exp.

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120 HELPWANTED

BUS DRIVERThe best job you never thought of.

Really.You like people.Youenjoy driving. And youdon’t want to be stuck insome windowless buildingall day. Have youconsidered being a busdriver? Mendocino TransitAuthority has a FTopening. You must havea valid driver’s license, aclean driving record,possess excellentcustomer service skills &a solid work ethic. Mustbe able to communicateeffectively both orally &in writing in English.Work will be in theUkiah/Willits/Laytonville/Rdwd Vly area driving bus& cab. This position is aguaranteed 32 hours perweek. Pay range - $11.16to $15.20 per hour. Paidtraining program andexcellent benefits.Apply at MTA, 241 PlantRoad, Ukiah.This positionwill remain open until filled.EOE.

AvonRepresentatives

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Apprentice & journeylevel carpenters

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ADMIN ASSTMendocino College

Counseling office, FT,468-3062.

www.mendocino.edu

ACCT Clerk,PT, for local non-profit.

Duties: AP/ARbank reconciliations,

gen. office tasks. Min. 2yr computerized acct’greq’d. QuickBooks exp.

preferred. Pick up application

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4:30PM August 11,2006.

120 HELPWANTED

ACCOUNTANT/BUDGET ANALYSTCITY OF

HEALDSBURGSalary: up to $6756

per month, DOQ,plus excellent

benefit package.The City of

Healdsburg is seekinga highly skilled

finance professionalfor a full-time position

in the City’s Finance Department.

The successfulcandidate will perform

professionalaccounting work

related to thepreparation and

maintenance of theCity’s annual budget

documents,comprehensiveannual financial

reports, municipalaccounting records

and budgetary policies andprocedures.

Candidates must beknowledgeable in the

principles andprocedures.

Candidates must beknowledgeable in the

principles ofgovernmental

accounting, financeand budgeting.

Position requires afour-year degree inaccounting, finance,

businessadministration or

closelyrelated field and atleast two years of

professional accounting

experience in a publicagency setting.

Resume and Cityapplication

required. Applicationdeadline is Friday,

August 25, 2006. Thejob announcement

and City application can be

obtained on ourwebsite at

www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us or by calling

the City of Healdsburg,

Personnel Office,401 Grove Street,Healdsburg, CA95448. Phone

(707) 431-3322.

120 HELPWANTED

2006-07PsychologistCertified salary

Schedule +10%.Appropriate Cred.Req. Closing Date:

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5550 orwww.ncoinc.orgCloses: 5:00 pm,

8/14/06 (Postmarks notaccepted). EOE

120 HELPWANTED

Handyman honest,caring, dependable.Many ref. Please call

462-7892

110 EMPLOYMENTWANTED

Found 7/24/06Dachshund. Call

Humane Society toclaim.485-0123

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Yard Sale, Sat 9-2pm, few antiques,Asian stuff, and muchmore. No early birds.

412 S. Spring St.

Yard & WholesaleNursery Plant Sale

9000 Busch Ln. PotterVly. Sat. & Sun. Aug. 5

& 6. 8-5 only.1st time ever!

Wholesale nurseryclose out.1-15 gals.

Trees, shrubs,perennials, etc. AlsoNoritake China for 6.Furn., kids stuff, etc.

STOP at 1264 HelenAve Sat 8-1 BUY

Furniture, householditems, bbq, tools lawn

mower etc.

Shop smith, air comp.,tires, 125KX, abalonegear & misc Sat-Sun8-3. 7971 Uva Dr RV

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Sat. 8-1 only!1501 Rd. D Rwd Vly.Metal frame bunk bd,women & kids clths,

golf club bags, ent. ctr.too much to list.

Sat. 7-2Lots of items.

219 Laws Ave.

Sat. & Sun. 9-299 Central Av.

Calpella. Ent. Ctr, foodsaver, dresser, more

Sat, Aug 12 8-2 Books, householditems misc. 784 Sidnie

Court Ukiah.

590 GARAGESALES

Sat 8-3 Aug 5th 700 Malaga Dr. (off

Despina) Yarn, fabric,lots of misc.

Sat 8-1 617 WalnutAve. 45s, childrens

books, furniture. Lotsgood odds &ends!

Sat & Sun 9-4 512Low Gap Rd. 3 fam.

Furn, clothes, toys, lotsof misc.

Sat & Sun 8-3 335Hillview Ave. 2

woodstoves, uprightfreezer, electric stove,40gal natural gas hotwater heater & more

Multi-family Furniture,clothing (kids+lrg.

adult) Sat Only 8-3 98Monroe in Willits

MOVINGSALE!

Sat. & Sun.8am-2pm

●Tile Saw●Golf Clubs●Camping Gear●1 T. Alum.

Wheels.●Misc.

Household●Mink Coat 515 N. Bush St.

Moving Sale Sat &Sun 8-3 720 #A El

Rio St. UkiahLots of goodies!!!

Moving Sale 2 family1850 Live Oak Dr. RVW. Rd Exit turn rt. Fri &

Sat 8-5

HUGE SALE! Sat. 8am

Tools, Jewelry, GlassEtc. 425 N. Bush St.

590 GARAGESALES

Huge Garage SaleLaural Ave Sat 8-3Baby & kids clothes,crib, toys & lots more

Fri. Sat. & Sun. 9-311525 Mid Mountain

Rd. Potter Vly.Lots of stuff!

Fri, Sat, Sun 9-4 10fam sale. & SoroptimistSun Fundraiser 1021

Lake Mendo. Dr

Fri 10-4 Sat 8-? 442#B N. Bush Lots ofkids stuff, KTM 50,crib, power wheels.

FREE GARAGESALE SIGNS.

Realty World SelzerRealty. 350 E. Gobbi

Fancy wares, kit pict,furn, & more.

79 Chrys Cordoba wT-top 69k mi.

2 Betty Sat 8-12

Downsizing sale picnictable, desk, crib &

more Fri Sat Sun 9-112100 Main St PV

Alert-Senior CenterThrift Open Mon-Sat10-4, Donations of

good quality furnitureonly & volunteersneeded 462-4343

410 Eastlick St. offW. Clay. Sat only 8-1Lots of great stuff!!

Sat. August 5th 7am-11am. 1480 ChardonnayCt. Clothes, baby items,

tools, toys, etc.

Yard Sale Saturday 8-3, 206 FAULL AVE

Accross from Laws Aveclinic

Multi-Family GarageSale. 7/29 & 7/30. 8:00-

1:00 Sat. 9:00-1:00 Sun.825 Pomo Drive

590 GARAGESALES

New Pups at theShelter!

Amber, a 4 monthold female Hound

puppy, invites you tocome down to the

Ukiah shelter at 298Plant Rd. to meether and 4 otherBlack Lab mix

puppies that justarrived. Call Sage at

463-4427.Anderson Valley

Rescue

My name isDaisy

I am one of thesweetest dogsaround. I am easygoing, a bit shy andso very much want tofind a home. I needa calm environmentand lots of love. Canyou offer thishomeless girl a placeto rest my head? I ama Boxer mix.Please call Sage ifyou would like to

meet me463-4427.

Anderson ValleyAnimal Rescue

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

Adopt a Cat or Kitten at Mendo CoAnimal Control onPlant Rd in Ukiah.All cats & kittens

are 50% offadoption fees. Most

fees will be lessthan

$50 foraspayed/neuteredanimal w/shots &

microchip. Theshelter is verycrowded & the

animals need thecommunity to come

in & adopt them.Please help keep

Mendo CountyAnimal Care &

Control a shelterwhere all adoptablecats & dogs find a

loving home.Anderson

Valley Rescue 895-3785

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

Sat. 9-33361 Rd.B. Rwd.Vly.Video games, tools,

toys, much more.

490 AUCTIONS

Yard & WholesaleNursery Plant Sale

9000 Busch Ln. PotterVly. Sat. & Sun. Aug. 5

& 6. 8-5 only.1st time ever!

Wholesale nurseryclose out.1-15 gals.

Trees, shrubs,perennials, etc. AlsoNoritake China for 6.Furn., kids stuff, etc.

Wine Barrell Halvesfor planters Freshly cut$10 each. Also will be

on the coast 2X amonth 462-4917. Cel

367-2596

SPA-Deluxe ‘06model. 30 jets.

Therapy seat. Neverused. Warr.Can del.$2750.707-468-4300

Ideal Camp trailer 26’1972 $700.00

Buick Century ‘90$700.00 485-0960

Hot Tub ‘06 DeluxeModel. Many jets.

Therapy seat.Warranty. Never used.

Can deliver. Worth$5700. Sell $1750.

707-766-8622

480 MISC.FOR SALE

Free fence. (6’ Rdwd.w/gates & hardware.Youdismantle & haul. For info.Kelly at Blue RibbonPets 5290 N. State, Uk485-8454

Fire Wood For SaleCan Deliver.485-1271

or 272-6967 Eddie

AB Lounge “New”Assembled. $80

462-1812

9 air cond. 5K btu.$45 each. 2 arm chairs.$95 ea. Upright piano$375. Desk & shelves$150. 5’ round tables$55 ea. 462-9515

Used CalX FunSpa Hottub--$350, you pick up

in Ukiah--462-3140

480 MISC.FOR SALE

Beautiful 6 pieceantique sofa, chair w/ottoman, 2 side chrs.,coffee table. $950.485-

5403

470 ANTIQUES

Washer/Dryer, 1 pc,Kenmore, gas, 1 yr old, $500,

489-7777

USEDAPPLIANCES

& FURNITURE.Guaranteed. 485-1216

O’keeffe & Merritt 36” 4burner/grid. Vintagegas range. Gd cond.$450/bo. 937-3114

460 APPLIANCES

Solid Maple twin bunkbed, w/mattress 3 yrs

old, excel. cond.$325. 463-1345

440 FURNITURE

Ski Boat 20’455 Olds Engine

Berkley Jet $1800485-5438

4 person raft. 15 hpMerc. mtr. Folding top.Depth finder, like new.$2200. 621-1740

420 BOATS

PSE Primos Hunting Bow. $400

obo. Bob @ (707)391-8115

400 NEW & USEDEQUIPMENT

Lrg. rm. $475.$475 dep. Util. incl.

House priv.468-0244

380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT

House privileges, ownentrance $410/ mo. +util. & dep. Quiet W.

Side468-5881

$475 Westside sharebath and

kitchen quiet female.N/S,/P/D.467-1467

380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT

Wanted House3bdrm 2bth, whl-chair

teen, service dog,mom & brother, will pay$1400/mo. Good refs.

Call Sandra 391-3636

Father & Son looking for huntingrights. Bow hunting

only for deer, turkeys &pigs. Willing to pay or

trade const. work.(contractor) 485-1400

or 707-489-5664

370 WANTEDTO RENT

All util. & cable paid.N/P 2180 S State$380+dep $200.

462-4476

350 ROOMSFOR RENT

Studio Willits $675H20 elect gbg inc.

Must see. N/S/P 707-486-7193/456-0648

Potter Valley3bd/2b on 1 acre

$1250/mo+$1450 dep.Call Ernie at Beverly

Sanders Realty for info459-9315

Nice remod. W. Side2bdrm 1bth W/D rm.family. rm., yd. Avail

9-15 or sooner.$1,050/mo + dep.N/S/P 467-1167

Lucerne 2bd/1b gar.+extra. room.N/S/P Huge fenced yd.,

$950+dep 272-8718

Hopland 3bd/2b +bonus rm. Avail 9/1pets neg. $1200+

$1200dep 462-3911

Charming West Sidelocation 2 bdrm 1 1/2

bth bonus rm 1 car gar.Remod kitch.

$1295/mo. 489-0169

3 bdrm 2 bth w/gar. &bonus rm, quiet, clean,

priv. Avail 9-1$1300/mo. 459-7033

2bdrm/1bth,in Ukiah $1200/mo.,

N/S, pets neg.528-6651

2bd1ba.Ukiah-Gar.&shop. Util rm. N/P/SN/sec. 8. $1100/mo.Credit chk. 485-0433

1bd. mobile - Stv.refrig. AC. Wtr. garb.sewer pd. No pets.

$625 + $625. 462-4476or 462-3588

$2200/mo.Creekbridge Estates

4bd 3ba Lr, Fr, 2fp, tile,carpet. N/P/S Avail 9-15 707-217-5505

$1900/mo CreekBridge Est. 4bd/3b+

Loft, private rear. N/S/PAvail. 8-20, garbage. &

gardener incl. 468-5516

330 HOMESFOR RENT

705 Yosemite 2bd/1bw/d hookup, fenced yd.,

water, sewer pd.N/P$950+$950. 462-1396

2 bd. 351 Creekside,Willits. Lndry rm. Nopets. Sml. bk yd. Garage.$800. 485-0841

320 DUPLEXES

UKIAH140 Zinfandel1bd1ba. $660

Hud OK.

CENTURY 21Les Ryan RealtyProperty Management

468-0463

Spacious 2bd/1bWestside AC, Heat,washer/dryer $900.

462-8600

Quiet 1bdrmupstairs apt., SouthUkiah, $550/mo. +

$550 dep. avail.Aug 1st. 463-8337

MOVE-INSPECIAL!!!

Sierra Sunset offers 2bd. apts. w/pool &laundry facilities,carports & more!

Selzer Realty468-0411

ALDERWOOD APTS1450 S.State St. NEW

OWNERS Refurbished 2 bd.DW\Garage+pool

$850 mo. 463-2325

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

LEE KRAEMERPROPERTY MGMT

2bd. 1 ba $8002bd. 1.5 ba $825 OR2 bd. 1.5 ba.Remodeled luxury THincludes new laminate &tile flooring, more! $925

POOL, LAUNDRY,CARPORTS

No Section 8.463-2134

HOPLAND 1 bdrm.Above Bluebird Cafe

$675 + dep.489-8600

Downtn Ukiah.Lrg.1bd $680/mo. Utilities

pd. No pets.357-5575

Blue Heron Gardenslocated in Nice, 1 bd. 1ba. $645 mo. 707-272-

8278, 888-5496

625 N. STATE ST.PARK PLACE

1 bd. $725-$7752 bdr. $850 TH $950.Pool/garg. 462-5009

500 sq‘ priv entry sunrm, huge closet, priv.

bth $550/mo. some utilpd. 456-9021

2 recamaras 1 banoUkiah $700/mes $900

dep. Nora Al272-1376/743-2049

2 bdrm, 1 bth upstairs$750 no pets, no sec.

8, washer & dryer 743-1953

1bd. Senior complex.Downtown. No pets.

Super location.$675 +dep. 463-8896

$875-Marlene Tnhse.2br.1.5ba. Pool. A/C.

No pets. Parking.217-2764, 462-1546

$740 & $760 all utilinc. Unit #1 & #11 at

1510 S. State 1bd 1bthN/S/P 480-8600

or 838-0604

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

Professional Offices1 or 2 room offices, off

street parking, 485-1196

Professional Offices1 or 2 room offices, off

street parking, 485-1196

GARDENOFFICE PARK

Spaces from 445sqftTo 726sqft. & upSPRING RENT

SPECIAL.90/sq.ft. 1st yr.

DOWNTOWN2nd FLOOR

DANCE STUDIO3500 sq. ft.

LEE KRAEMERReal Estate Broker

468-8951

COMMERCIALLEASE UKIAH

2030 Industry Rd.1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx.w/400 sf office 2. 5000 Sq. Ft. Aprx.720 sq ft clean roomw/1500 sf office.

Melanie 707-485-1328

Banquet Hall &Kitchen Ukiah SeniorCenter 499 Leslie St.

462-4343

500 sf Office Water &garbage paid. Off

street parking.$250./mo. 462-1235

250 BUSINESSRENTALS

BANKRUPTCYis it for me?

FREEconsultation by phone!

Atty Ed Dechant800-823-0600

205 FINANCIALSERVICES

MOWING $12. front back trim

Dave 462-3267

Busy Bees Housecleaning

services inside & out.391-2953

200 SERVICESOFFERED

TRUE TO LIFECHILDREN’SSERVICES

seeks 2 additionalhomes for Shelter Care

program Applicants need to have

at least 1 spare bdrm tohouse a child for up to30 days. Guaranteed

monthly allotment.Generous increase uponplacement. Income tax-

exempt. Exp. withchildren req. Parents willreceive training, + SocialWorker, in-home support& respite. Need 1 or 2-parent homes, with 1parent home full time.

Home with no more than1 biological child

considered.Retirees invited to

apply. Contact TLC707-463-1100Lic#236800809

Preschool teacher,F/T, P/T, min. 6 ECE

units, little friends. 463-2273

120 HELPWANTED

WILLITS MENDOMILL & LUMBER

COMPANY*Cashiers, Full and Parttime, some experiencereq’d. must have greatcustomer service skills.*Yard Sales and Service,Help Customers, putaway building materials,forklift exp. helpful.*Department Sales,Bring your previous exp.in paint, electr ical,plumbing, hardware, etc.and help our customerswith their projects, full andpart time.*Truck Driver, Class B orbetter for local areadelivery. Betweendeliveries help customersin building materials yard.Must have clean DMV.All positions requirephysicals and drugscreens upon job

offer. Send resume toAttn: HR, Mendo Mill& Lumber Company,

1870 N. State St.Ukiah, Ca 95482 or

apply at 305 E.Commercial, Willits,

Ca.NO PHONE CALLS

PLEASE.

Wanted: Dynamicperson with BA/BS

and supervisory exp. torun therapeutic

treatment facility. Faxresume to 463-6957

The Ukiah Daily Journal is seeking a news

assistant. This is anentry-level clericalposition, but basic

computer literacy is amust. Applicants must

have excellent typing and good

organizational skillsand be able to workindependently. This

40-hour a week position includes

benefits. The newsassistant works

directly for the editorbut also assists sportsand features editors

as well.Duties include

rewriting and typingup news releases,letters to the editorand other material, organizing weekly

calenders, distributing mail and

filing. The news assistant also helps

maintain Daily Journal archives.

Candidates shouldapply in person at the

Daily Journal offices at 590 S.

School St. All applications must be

filled out on-site.

SUMMER JOBS &BEYOND NOW!!!

Full-Time & Part-Time.No experience needed.Experienced workersplease apply and newhigh school grads and

next year’s seniorswelcome. Drug test

required, good DMV aplus. Assist disabled in

their home and oncommunity outings.

Call for interview 485-0165

SUBSTITUTEPOSITIONSAVAILABLE Alternative

Education Teachers($102.00/day)

BA and CBEST required

MendocinoCounty Office of Education

For an applicationpacket call 707-

467-5012 or email [email protected]

Recruitment EOE

Seeking people to workone on one supporting DDinvididual in a homesetting. Call Cindy 468-9331

SALES CLERK.PT & FT

position apply atNew Release Video

1072 N. State Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm

Round Table PizzaNow hiring for eves &wkends. Must be 18 orolder. Apply in personbetween 1-4 @ 292 S.

State St.

RNs/LVNs neededurgently for PT/FT

home care for needyclients. Flex hrs. new

mileage reimbursementMedical benefits avail.Please call 800-462-

0717 x101

RNs & LVNs Pleasecome join our staff

PT/FT, PM & Noc shiftavail. RNs $30/hr LVNs$23/hr. Contact Deana

or Dawn 462-1436

Pet Care Tech/BatherPT & FT Apply in

person Blue RibbonPets 5290 N. State

120 HELPWANTED

RNs & LVNsPlease come join our staff!

PT/FT, PM & NOCshift avail. RNs

$30/hrLVNs $23/hr.

Contact Deana orDawn 462-1436

RECYCLINGCOORDINATOR

Req. accounting bkrd,excellent knowledge inExcel, MS word, PowerPoint, customer service

& Marketing. FT,benefits Job

Description &Application: Solid

Waste of Willits, Inc.351 Franklin Ave.,Willits 459-4845

Potter Valley HealthCenter

Executive Directorsalary DOE call 707-743-9931 ext 101 for

job info. Deadline8/21/06

PEST CONTROLTECHNICIAN

Applicator or Branch II licensed preferred. Orwill train right person.Drug testing & clean

DMV. Pay DOE+benefits 462-7704

Now Hiring LineCooks. F/T, P/T Eve &wknds. F/T graveyard.

Apply at Jensens Restaurant

1550 Lovers Ln.

Night StaffFT, 32 hr. & 40 hourshifts. Full benefits.$9.40 to start.Qualifications: Passmedical and drug exam.TB test, cr iminalbackground check andhave valid Ca. driverslicense. Great newmedical, dental, visionpkg., matching 403B,TSA Plan, paid holidays& vacation, paidtraining’s, on duty meals.Apply:

Trinity YouthServices

915 W. Church St. oron line @ www.trinity

cfs.org

New Position!Program Director FT,Ukiah. Services for

homeless 18-21 yearolds/mental

health/AOD issues.Administer transitional

living program,develop/implement new

services. RequiresBA/equiv, counseling,case management,

administrative experience.

$14 to $17.04 p.h., outstanding benefits.

Job description/required application.

463-4915.

NEW EXCITING POSITION WORKING

WITH KIDS 6 wks pd vacation401 K. Day & Eve

avail. Small homelikeenvironment, good pay& benefits. Fax resume

to 463-6957.

Needed PT Janitor inWillits flexible hours callPat Say 707-476-8874

NCO Head Start-Mendocino Co.Family Support

Specialist to workw/low income familiesenrolled in HS Ctrs.Posn’s range from

Trainee $10.01/hr-FSSII $12.84/hr + DOQ &exp. Sp/Eng bil pref.

Bene’s included. mustcomplete NCO appl &

include transcripts,800-606-5550 orwww.ncoinc.org

Closes: 8/7 @ 5 pm(postmarks not accepted). EOE

MEDICALRECEPTIONIST

Exp. in computers,insurance billing, goodpeople skills.Send resume to box03076, c/o UDJ, P.O.Box 749, Ukiah, CA95482

Medical BillingCommunity Health

Non-profit seeks exp.biller to join our team!ICD9 & CPT coding amust. $13-$16 DOEplus great ben. pckg.Phone: 472-4516 Fax:

[email protected]

Mechanic F/T exp.diesel DOT compl. reg.

maint. DOE. Fax to(707) 585-8868

Local Flavor NOW hiring PT counter

help & PTcounter/prep. Apply in person: 210 S. State

Living Care GiverStipend. Rent, Utility.

and Food included. Call467-0911

120 HELPWANTED

LIKECHILDREN?This might be

the job for you.CHILDCAREWORKERS,ALL SHIFTS.

F/T 4 day week.Startingsalary $9.40 per hour.On call $9 per hour.Qualifications: Passmedical and drug exam,TB test, cr iminalbackground check andhave valid Cal. Driverslicense.

GREAT NEW MEDICAL, DENTAL,

VISION PKG.matching 403B TSAPlan, paid holidays &vacation, paid training’s,on duty meals.FREE Co-op Day CareProvided

Apply:TRINITY YOUTH

SERVICES915 W. Church St. or

on [email protected]

LaVida Charter Schoollooking for PT 7 &8 grteacher. Must be cred.,creative and organized for2 day on site & 1 flex dayIndep. Study. Smallclasses. Send resume toP.O. Box 1461 Ukiah459-6344

Laborers & Operatorsneeded; phys. & drugscreening req., call

(707) 937-0492 or email info@

paulsoninc.net EOE

Ken Fowler Auto Center

in Ukiah is looking forprofessionals for our

sales staff. Auto salesexp. is not

req., and earningspotential is virtually

unlimited. Benes. incl.med., dent., 401k &

pd. vac.Call 468-0101 orapply online at

fowlerautocenter.com

Cook-NCO HS UkiahCook I-II

to prep nutritious mealsfor preschool ctr. Exp.in large scale cooking

& basic math skills.$10.01-$10.95/hr DOQ.

Must complete NCOapp. transcripts. (707)

467-3200 x302 orwww.ncoinc.orgCloses 5pm 8/7(postmarks not accepted) EOE

Journeyman LevelTech. needed in fast growing dealership,

Exp. req. Flat rate pay.Apply online:

thurstonhonda.com

Mid-LevelPractitionerMendocino CountyMental Health Dept.

$4191-$5094/Mo. ReqBA & 6 mos

related exp. to workwith children & teens.Apply by 08/09/06 to:

HRDept, 579 Low Gap

Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482,(707)

463-4261, w/TDD (800) 735-2929.

www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hr EOE

INSTRUCTIONALPARAPRO-

FESSIONAL-SPECIAL ED

Day Treatment Facility

PT 6.5 hrs/day, 5days/wk, 10 mos/yr

$12.74-$16.26/hr AAdeg. or 48 collegeunits req’d. 2 yearsexp. working with

school-aged children.Para-educator or

instructional assistexp. pref.

Mendocino CountyOffice of

EducationFor an application

packet visit www.mcoe.us/jobscall 707-467-5012

DEADLINE: 8/10/06

IMMEDIATE OPENING

Exp line cooks. 2 yrsmin. exp. Must havegreat attitude. Avail.

Wkds & Holidays. Mustmeet Employer

Grooming Standards.FT AM & PM shiftavail. Top pay forqualified. Apply in

person atPerkos Cafe & Grill

Willits No Phone Callsplease.

Customer ServiceRepresentative

Excellent computer andphone skills, must workwith public, knowledge ofcustomer billing. FT,Benefits. Job descriptionand application:

Solid Wastesof Willits, Inc.

351 Franklin Ave.Willits 459-4845,

[email protected]

120 HELPWANTED

HVAC SERVICETECHNICIAN

Diagnose problems w/HVAC equipment &

repair, Handel warranty returns to

ensure propermakes/models are

identified, Startup newsystems. Excellentcustomer service,

communication skillsrequired. Universal

EPA Certification, cleanDMV, H.S.

diplomas/equivalent,2+ years experience inresidential service. Fax

resume:916-515-4281 or

[email protected]

omAIRdesign.

Howard HospitalOpportunities

✔RN, ICU,FT✔RN, ER, per diem ✔RN,ICU

per diem ✔PACU, PT✔RN, M/S Shift Sup, FT ✔FNP/Inf. Contr Emp

Hlth. FT✔OT HomHlth PT✔RN, HomHlth, PT✔Pharm Tech, FT✔CRNA, FT

Howard Hospital.comor call 456-3105

Hospice/HomecareRN, F/T & home heath

aid F/T.Dynamic compassionate

team 459-1818

Head Start LeadTeacher, Teacher

& Bus DriverPlease apply orsend resume to:Pinoleville Native

American Head Start367 N. State St.,

Ste. 204, Ukiah,Ca.95482 707-463-1454

Guidiville IndianRancheria

Education DirectorF/T permanent

position. Contact theTribal Office for

application and jobdescription: (707) 462-

3582

Graveyard shiftWORKING with kids,

small homelikeenvironment, good pay& benefits. Fax resume

to 463-6957

Front Desk PersonPT/FT Best WesternOrchard Inn 555 S.Orchard Ave. Fax

resume 707-462-1237or call 707 462-1514

For Ukiah, Lakeport &Boonville Fairs

Cashiers, KitchenWorkers & Beer

Tenders needed. Call707-463-2350 or fax

707-463-1315 or emailfivestarfran

@pacific.net

Fast Lube Technician

exp. required, drugtesting. 462-4472

Exp. Maint. PersonF/T positon for comm/res.properties. Must haveown truck/tools, cleanCDL. $17+/hr based onexp. call 462-6060

Exp. Barista neededfor a fun cyber cafe askfor Rosemary at 462-

6415

Entry level tech/glassware washer. 40

+ hrs/wk. Apply inperson at Alpha Labs208 Mason St. Ukiah,

Ca. No phonecalls please

EDUCATIONALSPECIALIST

Mendocino CountyOffice of

EducationUnique opportunity tomake a difference in agreat place to live and

work. Providecurriculum, edstandards and

assessment supportto districts in

Mendocino County.Extensive staff

development exppreferred, require 4yrs teaching exp +2

yrs curriculum,instruction,

assessment, orevaluation CATeaching Cred

required, Admin orPPS Cred desired.Full time 220 days$65,703-$84,308DOQ + $1333 forDoctorate Degree.Attractive Benefitpackage. For an

application packetvisit www.MCOE.us or

call (707) 467-5012

DEADLINE:August 4, 2006

CNA’s F/T, P/T, days& PM’s.

Great working cond.Apply in person

Valley View SkilledNursing Center,

1162 S.Dora, Ukiah

120 HELPWANTED

ELECTRICTECHNICIAN:

City of Healdsburg.

Salary range: $5,239-$6,392 per month,

plus excellent, benefitpackage. Under

general direction,performs skilled workand supervises theinstallation, testing,servicing and repairof street lighting an

electric meters;repairs electrical

apparatus &specializes in highvoltage work. Also

performs skilled workin electrical

construction,maintenance, &

trouble shooting ofmunicipal facilities,

such as electricgeneration, & electric

distributionequipment. Positionrequires education

equivalent tocompletion of the

twelfth gradesupplemented by

courses in advancedelectrical theory andmathematics involvedin alternating currentelectrical theory and

five years ofprogressively

responsible exp. as ajourney level

electrician, with atleast two years havingelectrical high voltageexp. City applicationrequired. Applicationdeadline is Friday,August 18, 2006.

The jobannouncement & city

application can beobtained on our

website at www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us

or by calling theCity of Healdsburg,

Personnel Office, 401Grove Street,

Healdsburg, CA95448. Phone(707)431-3322

DRIVERS - GoldenState Overnight is hiringdrivers with van orpickup w/shell for localmorning small packagedelivery routes based inMendocino County area.Earn $10.00 per hourplus mileagereimbursement plusadditional reimbursementbased on local fuelcost. Benefits availableincluding healthcoverage and 401K withCompany match.

Call Steven Koller866-779-7726.

Driver, P/T, Local,Pick-up and delivery,

clean DMV, drugtesting, 462-4472

DRIVER deliverin our van.

Starting $8 hr 489-5115

Driver Class A fortransfer 7 transport

Must have clean DMV.Great salary 707-854-

8546

Dinner cooks F/T, P/T.Please apply at ZacksFamily Resturant. 1430

N. State St

DIESEL TRUCKMECHANIC3 yrs. exp.

Good DMV record.462-6721

Construction- Busygeneral engineering

contractor seeks Exp'dgrading

foreperson/superintendent. Great Salary 707-

824-8546

Construction-Immediately opening

for exp’d Heavyequipment operators,

great salary.707-824-8546

Construction workerneeded. Exp. in concrete& metal bldgs & generalconstruction. Must havevalid CDL. Also neededLaborer - constructionexp. 485-0095.

Construction Labor FT$11-13/hr. DOE. Allphases masonry/concrete exp. a+ CleanDMV 462-7433

Come JoinOur TeamNow acceptingapplications for

SURVEILLANCEDAY SHIFT 7-3Coyote Valley

Shodakai Casino7751 N. State St.Redwood Valley

M-F 9-5 EOE707-467-4728

120 HELPWANTED

UkiahDaily

JournalDelivered

to YourDoor

468-0123

16- FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORY

We publish advertisements fromcompanies and individuals who have beenlicensed by the State of California and fromunlicensed companies and individuals.All licensed contractors are required byState Law to list their license number inadvertisements offering their services.The law also states contractorsperforming work of improvements

totaling $500 or more must be licensedby the State of California.Advertisements appearing in thesecolumns without a license numberindicate that the contractor orindividuals are not licensed by the Stateof California. Further information can beobtained by contacting the ContractorsState License Board.

NOTICE TO READERS

ADVERTISING• Classified

• Retail• Internet

Our advertising repre-sentatives can assist

you in promotingyour business.Call us today!

468-0123

PLANTINGPLANT SCIENCE

SPECIALISTWant a beautiful

garden, but unable?Call me to do it for you

Experienced in:Small vineyard &

orchard management/development.

Also offering services inorganic vegetable,herb,&ornamental gardening

Call Chris 24/7(707) 349-5282

LANDSCAPING

CREEKSIDELANDSCAPE

License #624806 C27RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIALComplete Landscape Installation

• Concrete & Masonry • Retaining Walls• Irrigation & Drip Sprinklers

• Drainage Systems • Consulting & Design• Bobcat Grading • Tractor Service

Joe Morales(707) 744-1912

(707) 318-4480 cell

Foundation to finish

Homes • Additions• Kitchens • Decks

Lic. #580504

707.485.8954707.367.4040 cell

**To original owner.Lic. # 292494

Insured Bonded

GUTTERS

Prepainted Seamless Gutters27 Colors to Choose From

Aluminum • Copper • SteelLimited Lifetime Warranty**

462-2468

FREEESTIMATES

41 Years ofProfessional Service

OgeeGutter

CurvedFaceGutter

5 1/2” 5 1/2”4”

FasciaGutter

MASSAGE THERAPYRedwood Valley

MassageThorough & SensitiveDeep Tissue & Sports

MassageMy work is to reduce your pain,improve your ability to do your

work, and allow you to play harder

1st Visit Special2 Hrs/$65

485-1881By appointment 8am to 6:30pm, M-F

Oolah Boudreau-Taylor

(707) 485-0810

HANDYMAN

Serving Ukiah,Redwood Valley,

Calpella &Willits.Work

Guaranteed

Escobar ServicesAll types of home repair,remodeling, construction,

window & door repair,carpentry & tile

Can fix almost anything.

Non-licensed contractor

COUNTERTOPS

CL 856023

Bill & Craig707.467.3969

SOLID SURFACE &LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS2485 N. State St. • Ukiah

CONSTRUCTION

• Room Additions• Painting• Fences/Decks• Garage/Shops• Solid Surface Countertops• Kitchen & Baths

J.C. Enterprises468-0853

lic. #871755 • John Johnson

REFINISHINGFurniture

and AntiqueRepair

& Refinishing30+ years experienceLaquer, Varnish, Oil,

Wax, Water-based finishWorkshop

in Redwood Valley

free estimatesAllen Strong

707-485-0802

ELECTRICIAN

Free EstimateServing Lake, Mendocino,

Sonoma Counties & beyond

707-621-0422C-10 #825758

ElectricalTrenching

AugerDump Truck

SHANAHANELECTRICSHANAHANELECTRICSHANAHANELECTRIC

420 O.K.

ANTIQUEwith this coupon

FREEAntiques &CollectiblesAppraisals

EVERY WEDNESDAY 11-5Redwood Valley

Antique Mall9621 N. State St.Redwood Valley

485-1185Buying Antiques &Collectibles Daily.

CABINETS

license #849949

463-2333Showroom - 756 S. State St.

Cabinets, countertops,design, installation and

remodeling

Clines UnlimitedConstruction, Inc.

license #608885

462-5617

LANDSCAPINGSangiacomoLandscape

Lic. #367676

• Consult • Design• Install

Exclusive Lineof Bobcat track loadersEstablished in 1970

Office (707) 468-0747Cell (707) 391-7676

HOME REPAIRCalMend

Home Repair• Electrical Ceiling fans, wall outlets, wall heaters (gas & electric), Dryer hookups• Carpentry Doors, windows, fine finish trim• and more• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Irv Manasse

No CSLB Insured

All Local Numbers707-313-5811 office707-456-9055 home707-337-8622 cell

SPA & SALON

DAY SPA & SALON

• Hair Style• Manicures• Pedicures• Facials

• Waxing• Massage• Make Up• Body Wraps

We use and recommendAveda products.

158 S. Main St. Willits(707) 456-9757

DUMP RUNS

391-5052 cell485-8659 mess

• Tractor work• Hauling• Clean up• Landscaping• No job too small• Free estimate

TREE TRIMMING

FRANCISCO’STree & GardenService

Yard WorkDump Runs

Tree Trimming Insured

467-3901

PLUMBING25 Years ExperienceQuality Service

RobinsonRobinson~ PlumbingPlumbing ~

Serving Willits and Ukiah

SPECIALIZINGIN REPAIRS

(707) 459-3212(707) 467-1888

License #646710

LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCEBEST VALUE

BEST QUALITYNo Job to LargeNo Job To Small10 years Experience

RAFA LLAMAS621-0566354-0293

CONSTRUCTION

• New Construction• Additions• Remodels• RepairsAll phases

of constructionand repairs

Lic#872592

(707) 489-3158

UPHOLSTERY

CUSTOM CREATIONSCUSTOM CREATIONSUPHOLSTERYUPHOLSTERYRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

LICENSED & INSURED

Furniture • Auto • Marine

468-5883275 Cherry St. • Unit A • Ukiah

NEXT TO UPS

Large

Selection Of

Fabric

In Stock.

“We meet allyour upholstery

needs.”

ALVAREZ CONSTRUCTION

POOL SERVICE

• Supplies & Chemicals• Equipment installation,Repairs and Maintenance

Call Jason or Tony354.3323 • 354.1089

pool servicepool service

RESTAURANT

Fine MediterraneanDelights

DINE IN • CARRY OUT707.462.3789

Indoor SmokeLounge

1109 South State Street, UkiahOpen: Monday - Saturday

Fast Service: 11:00AM - 8:00 PM

TERMITE BUSINESS

License #OPR9138

From Covelo toGualala the most

trusted name in theTermite Business!

Call for appointment485-7829

Office: 485-7536 • Cell: 477-6221General Engineer • Lic.#878612

• Underground Utilities• Storm & Water Systems

• Septic Systems• Road Construction

• Demolition • Fencing• Landscaping

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Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — The

jailing of a video journalistthis week is turning up theheat on the growing list ofreporters ordered to cough upinformation to federal grandjuries: Cooperate or faceprison time.

Trying to compel journal-ists to testify is an increasing-ly popular tactic among feder-al investigators seeking allmanner of information fromresistant reporters. And eventhe occasional incarceration ofreporters is enough to put thesqueeze on the news media.

“The federal government isseizing upon a weakness inthe law,” said Duffy Carolan,

a media attorney at the lawfirm Davis Wright Tremaine.Prosecutors are exploiting theabsence of a federal shield lawprotecting journalists fromprosecutors who seek theirsources or material, she said.

“We’ve certainly seen anincrease by the government inaggressiveness in going afterreporters in the grand jurycontext,” said Carolan, whohas represented TheAssociated Press in the past.

Joshua Wolf, a freelancevideo journalist and blogger,was jailed Tuesday for refus-ing to hand over his unairedfootage from a July 2005protest. The case demonstratesthat the federal government is

willing to cast a wider net inseeking information from themedia, said Lucy A. Dalglish,executive director of theReporters Committee forFreedom of the Press.

Wolf does not fit the classicprofile of a reporter trying toprotect a source. He hasdescribed himself as anactivist and journalist, a free-lance cameraman who alsoruns a blog.

He videotaped a protest inwhich anarchists were sus-pected of vandalizing a citypolice car. One San Franciscopolice officer was struck dur-ing the rally against the G-8economic summit last year,and sustained a fracturedskull. Wolf refused to turnover complete tapes of thedemonstration, which federalauthorities say might helpthem identify people whocommitted crimes.

“It means they go after

everybody — mass media andindependent,” Dalglish said.“This is the first time it’s beenpretty clear to me the federalgovernment is interested inwhat bloggers do.”

Wolf is the first journalistjailed for refusing to cooper-ate with federal grand jurysince New York Timesreporter Judith Miller spent 85days in jail last year for refus-ing to testify in the investiga-tion of who leaked CIA agentValerie Plame’s name. Beforethat, journalists were impris-oned in 2004, 2001, 2000,1996 and 1994.

While actual jailings areinfrequent, the number of sub-poenas seeking to forcereporters to testify has grown,Dalglish said.

Federal authorities are try-ing to compel the testimony oftwo San Francisco Chroniclereporters who obtained thegrand jury testimony of Barry

Bonds, Jason Giambi andother participants in the gov-ernment’s steroids investiga-tion.

Lance Williams and MarkFainaru-Wada have chal-lenged a subpoena orderingthem to divulge who leakedthem transcripts from thesecret grand jury proceedings.They are due to appear in fed-eral district court Friday for ahearing on their bid to quashthe subpoena.

California has one of thenation’s most protectivestatutes shielding journalistsfrom prosecutors’ inquiries.The law generally allows jour-nalists to decline to divulgeunpublished material to stateauthorities.

No such shield exists infederal investigations, howev-er, and the state law does notextend to federal courts.

Some media observers saythe Wolf case — involving the

alleged vandalism of city, notfederal property — shouldnever have been in federalcourt.

But prosecutors say federalmoney helped pay for thepolice cruiser that wasallegedly torched in the 2005protest filmed by Wolf, andthat’s why the case should bein federal court.

“I’d like them to tell me 10other instances where cop carswere vandalized in the lastyear where the FBI stepped into investigate,” Dalglish said.“I think it was done here forsole purpose of avoiding thestrong state shield law.”

Luke T. Macaulay, aspokesman for the U.S. attor-ney’s office here, said flatlythat was not the case. “I cansay unequivocally that thisoffice did not initiate a federalinvestigation in order to cir-cumvent the California stateshield laws,” Macaulay said.

Associated PressFRESNO — A fugitive

wanted in the shooting of apolice officer was shot andkilled by authorities Thursdayafternoon after he allegedlytried to flee capture.

It was not immediatelyclear whether Joaquin MaltosFigueroa, 25, was armed dur-ing the confrontation withFresno police, said Chief JerryDyer. The suspect had beensought in the Monday shoot-ing of Officer Brian Nietoduring a routine traffic stop.

Authorities were sent tosurveil a southeast Fresno res-idence around 2:15 p.m. afterthey got a tip that Figueroawas there, Dyer said.

After about an hour,Figueroa was seen walkingout of the home with a manand woman and entering a car,Dyer said. When officers triedto confront the vehicle, thesuspect got out, ran a shortdistance into a police barri-cade, then turned back aroundand dove into the back seat ofhis vehicle, he said.

Dyer said “based onFigueroa’s violent history,” anofficer fired two shots at thesuspect, who was pronounceddead at the scene.

“We don’t know a lot of thedetails because we are stillinvolved in the initial officer-involved investigation,” Dyersaid, adding that the suspect’scar still was being searchedThursday evening to deter-mine if it had any weapons.

The unnamed officer whofired the shots was placed onpaid administrative leave

pending an investigation.Figueroa also was a “per-

son of interest” in the case ofDebbie Hawk, a mother ofthree who went missing inJune and is presumed dead. Areward for information lead-

ing to his capture had beenraised Wednesday to $50,000.

Nieto remained atUniversity Medical Center onThursday, after undergoing athird surgery because of dam-age to vital organs and inter-

nal bleeding.Dyer said he visited Nieto

in the hospital and nurses toldhim the injured officer “iscontinuing to make process.He is in critical but stable con-dition.”

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cessfully deploying them as isrequired by federal law, andwe were successful,” Wharffsaid.

“There were some peoplewho said, ‘You took ourpolling place away and nowless people are voting,’ andobviously that’s not true,”Wharff said, citing 10 pollingprecincts where absentee vot-ers outnumbered those at thepolls.

On the contrary, a greaterpercentage of mail onlyprecincts had fewer than halfof the registered voters turnout than in actual pollingprecincts. Wharff expects thatthe participation level forabsentee voters will increasefor the Nov. 7 general electionsince approximately half ofthe voters who requestedabsentee ballots asked to bepermanent absentee voters.

Roni McFadden of Willitshad been voting by absenteefor the last few years after aprevious consolidation turnedher precinct to mail only, but

did not vote in the June pri-mary.

While three other relativesreceived their ballots at heraddress, McFadden’s and herhusband’s never arrived. Shesaid she contacted the electionoffice and was told that theirfile had been marked inactivebecause a piece of mail theoffice sent them was returnedby the post office as undeliv-erable.

“If voting by mail was anew thing for us I would haveunderstood a little better, butwe’ve been voting by mail foryears,” McFadden said.

McFadden said the office’sattempt to inform voters aboutthe upcoming election won’thelp her since she has beenvoting absentee for sometime, but thinks it might beuseful for those who are newto the system.

“It will help people thatdidn’t know where to go orknow about the ballot,”McFadden said. “Hopefullythen they’ll be watching theirmail for the ballot and notthrow it away with all the junkmail that comes around elec-tion time.”

Katie Mintz can be reached [email protected].


Elections

The county Department ofPublic Health held clinics dur-ing July to instruct and fitbicycle helmets to encourageproper use and safety. Thehelmets are $8, and they havea wide variety of colors tochoose from. While theturnout was lower than inprior years, Chavez and herstaff are staying busy.

“This year I was surprisedwe didn’t get a biggerresponse,” Chavez said.“During the four clinics wehad the past two weeks, wedid give away about 80 hel-mets. But now we’ve actuallybeen getting calls just abouteveryday since it was put inthe newspaper for people tocome in and get fitted.”

One of those who calledrecently was WilliamFerguson.

“The helmet, it kind oflooks goofy looking,” saidFerguson. “But my wife want-ed me to get one to be safe.Plus I have diabetes, so I tendto exercise a lot. I usually rideabout four miles a day.”

And Ferguson understandswhat a helmet is supposed todo.

“For 50 years I’ve neverworn a bike helmet,” he said.“But if it saves your life then,well I’ll wear one.”

Chavez was also surprised

at the overall age of the peo-ple coming in to get fitted fortheir helmets.

“This time around we got alot more adults to come outand get helmets,” Chavezsaid. “Usually in the past wetended to be geared moretowards the kids and that isusually who came out to getthem.”

“It’s nice to see that a lot ofadults are coming to get thehelmets,” Chavez said. “Itshows kids that if the adultsare doing it then the childrenshould do the same. It’s niceto see these role models.”

Chavez and her staff canset up appointments just aboutevery day and have plenty ofhelmets left for people tochoose from.

“We actually have 175 hel-mets left to distribute to thecommunity,” Chavez said.“There are some multi-sporthelmets left that can be usedfor skateboarding, but most ofthem are bicycle helmets.”

Fittings for the helmets willtake place at the Departmentof Public Health at 1120 S.Dora St. by appointment onlyand while supplies last.

For more information, con-tact Guadalupe Chavez or TodHarrison at 472-2694. Formore information on the Webabout bicycle safety, visitwww.nhtsa.dot.gov orwww.ottoclub.org.

James Arens can be reachedat [email protected].


Helmets

Yearly shaddie off

Thousand of threadfinshad, pictured above,were found along North-shore this week. BobMyskey took this shot ofthe shad, which died off,coincidentally, the sameweek as several hundredcarp in north Lakeport.The shad regularly die offeach year, and this inci-dent isn’t considered tobe anything but a naturalphenomenon, and isn’trelated to the carpdeaths.

Photo by Bob Myskey/Lake County Record-Bee

Associated PressSAN DIEGO — Charges were

filed against six Marines on Thursdayas the result of alleged civilianassaults that occurred in April in theIraqi village of Hamdania.

The assaults were uncovered dur-ing an unrelated investigation into theslaying of an Iraqi civilian later thatmonth, military officials said.

Three of the Marines charged arecurrently in the brig at CampPendleton on kidnapping and murdercharges in connection with the April26 slaying of 52-year-old HashimIbrahim Awad in Hamdania. Theother three have not been charged inthat case.

Meanwhile, a seventh Marine, anofficer, is expected to be charged nextweek in the assault case, according to

Lt. Col. Colby Vokey, the MarineCorps’ defense coordinator for thewestern United States. The nature ofthe assault was not described.

The six charged with assault wereidentified as Lance Cpl. Saul H.Lopezromo, Pfc. Derek I. Lewis,Lance Cpl. Henry D. Lever, Sgt.Lawrence G. Hutchins III, Cpl. TrentD. Thomas and Lance Cpl. Jerry E.Shumate Jr.

Hutchins, Thomas and Shumateare also charged in the Awad slaying.

The charges against Lopezromo,Lewis and Lever all center on anunspecified incident that occurredApril 10. It was not immediatelyclear if the charges against Hutchins,Thomas and Shumate involve thatsame incident. All but Hutchins werecharged with assaulting an Iraqi civil-

ian. He was charged with assaultingthree Iraqi civilians.

All six Marines were assigned to3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,1st Marine Division while in Iraq.They are currently assigned toHeadquarters Battalion, 1st MarineDivision at Camp Pendleton.

Attorney Joseph Casas, who repre-sents Pfc. John Jodka III, one of theeight people charged in the Awadslaying, said that investigationuncovered incidents separate fromthe killing in which Marines alleged-ly engaged in misconduct.

Casas had not seen the latestcharge sheets for the Marines namedin the assault case, but is familiarwith the almost 600-page investiga-tion report compiled by the NavalCriminal Investigative Service.

Six Marines charged with assault in Iraq

Suspected cop shooter killed by Fresno police

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3-DAY FORECAST

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Aug. 9 Aug. 15 Aug. 23 Aug. 31

Sunrise today ............. 6:16 a.m.Sunset tonight ............ 8:22 p.m.Moonrise today .......... 4:43 p.m.Moonset today ......... 12:55 a.m.

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Anaheim 82/67/pc 80/64/pcAntioch 87/57/s 81/55/sArroyo Grande 78/55/pc 76/53/pcAtascadero 84/57/pc 82/54/sAuburn 95/60/s 92/56/sBarstow 100/71/s 99/71/sBig Sur 68/58/pc 67/57/pcBishop 94/53/s 94/52/sBlythe 100/79/t 101/79/tBurbank 80/64/pc 74/63/pcCalifornia City 93/59/s 93/58/sCarpinteria 75/59/pc 74/57/pcCatalina 66/58/pc 68/58/pcChico 96/64/s 95/63/sCrescent City 60/50/pc 59/51/pcDeath Valley 113/88/s 110/86/sDowney 80/65/pc 81/64/pcEncinitas 76/64/pc 76/63/pcEscondido 82/64/pc 84/60/pcEureka 61/49/pc 59/51/pcFort Bragg 62/50/pc 60/51/pcFresno 96/66/s 94/64/sGilroy 88/56/s 85/55/sIndio 101/75/s 103/76/sIrvine 78/66/pc 78/65/pcHollywood 79/65/pc 79/64/pcLake Arrowhead 78/51/s 76/51/sLodi 95/60/s 89/58/sLompoc 67/48/pc 66/49/pcLong Beach 77/65/pc 79/64/pcLos Angeles 78/67/pc 80/63/pcMammoth 75/41/s 78/41/sMarysville 95/61/s 94/60/sModesto 94/63/s 91/60/sMonrovia 85/66/pc 85/63/pcMonterey 68/57/pc 70/57/pcMorro Bay 71/59/pc 71/59/pc

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High .............................................. 93°Low .............................................. 57°Normal high .................................. 91°Normal low .................................... 55°Record high .................. 106° in 1987Record low ...................... 41° in 1942

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62/50Fort Bragg

67/53Westport

93/58Covelo

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18 – FRIDAY, AUG. 4, 2006

20 days. Deputy District Attorney

Brian Newman said Walterswas being evaluated every twoyears by psychiatrists at thehospital, to determine whetherhe would be a threat ifreleased.

“The doctors didn’t agreethat he still met the criteria tobe committed,” Newman said.“That ties our hands.”

Without a determination bypsychiatrists that Walters isstill a threat, Newman said hewas unable to keep Walters inthe hospital. Newman said partof the reason psychiatristsbelieve Walters is no longer athreat is because of his age andthe fact that he is disabled.Walters is 76 and walks with a

cane.Pullian said she does not

believe Walter’s disabilitywould impede him from com-mitting further crimes, espe-cially because some of his for-mer victims have been chil-dren.

According to the Megan’sLaw Web site, Walters wasfound guilty of sodomy, lewdand lascivious acts againstchildren and lewd or lasciviousacts against children under 14years of age.

Using the photo from theMegan’s Law Web site, Pulliansaid she has created a flierwarning her neighbors thatWalters is in the area.

Because he completed hissentence and was releasedfrom a hospital, Walters is notcurrently on parole, Alvaradosaid.

“This time he’s out with noone to watch him,” Winnie

said.“He has every legal right to

be in this area,” Alvarado said.Walters is a registered sex

offender and he does have toregister with the MendocinoCounty Sheriff’s Office.Alvarado said Walters is regis-tered with the county, but,because he doesn’t have a per-manent residence, he is regis-tered as a transient.

“Technically, he can be any-where in Ukiah and not be outof compliance,” Alvarado said.

As long as Walters doesn’thave a permanent address, hewill have to check in with theSheriff’s Office every 30 days.Once he has a home, Walterswill have to check in with theSheriff’s Office once a year onhis birthday.

“We at least have that con-trol,” Newman said.

Ben Brown can be reached [email protected].


Walters

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Business Writer

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Computer Inc.warned Thursday that it may have to revise itsprofits dating back to 2002 in a worseningstock option scandal that has cast a harsh lighton Silicon Valley’s compensation practices.

Without providing specifics, the Cupertino-based maker of Macintosh computer and iPodmusic players said it had uncovered enoughevidence of mishandled stock options to raisedoubts about the accuracy of financial state-ments dating back to Sept. 29, 2002.

During this stretch, Apple has enjoyed oneof the most prosperous periods in its 30-yearhistory. Fueled largely by steadily rising salesof its ubiquitous iPod, Apple has reported $3.1billion in profit during the past four years.

Apple first raised a red flag about the way itaccounted for stock options in late June whenit announced an internal investigation into a

series of “irregularities.”Some of the nettlesome stock options were

given to Steve Jobs, Apple’s renowned chiefexecutive, but he voluntarily canceled those in2003 before cashing them in.

After digging deeper, Apple uncoveredenough new problems to prompt the companyto hire an outside lawyer to take over the inves-tigation and notify the Securities and ExchangeCommission about its findings.

Apple hopes to complete its accountingreview as quickly as possible, said companyspokesman Steve Dowling. In the meantime,Apple may miss a deadline for filing its latestquarterly report with the SEC.

The developments, announced several hoursafter the stock market closed, threaten to rattleinvestors, based on how Wall Street has pun-ished other companies that have recently dis-closed potential accounting problems causedby stock option improprieties.

Apple warns of profit restatementbecause of stock option trouble

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