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THURSDAYAug. 3, 2006

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Council wants tomull new infoBy KATIE MINTZThe Daily Journal

On Wednesday, after nearly twohours of discussion, the Ukiah CityCouncil put off making a decision onthe flagpole for the second time, thistime to allow City Attorney David

Rapport time to look into sections ofCalifornia’s Government and CivilCodes recently brought forward indefense by supporters of the 45-foottall structure on the western hillside.

A decision was expected at themeeting after Rapport had beendirected to draft findings that wouldsupport the denial of the permitneeded at the council’s July 19 meet-ing. Now, the issue will not come

back to council until mid September,allowing participation fromCouncilwoman Mari Rodin who willbe absent from the next two meet-ings.

Earlier this week, Rapport wasmade aware of CaliforniaGovernment Code section 434.5,which states governmental agenciesshould not adopt rules, regulations orordinances that prevent any person

or private entity from exercising hisor her right to display a United Statesflag on private property. Such gov-ernment agencies are allowed, how-ever, to impose reasonable restric-tions as to the “time, place and man-ner of placement or display of a flag”in order to preserve the public’shealth, safety or order, so long as therestrictions are not “solely to pro-mote aesthetic considerations.”

The height of the flagpole, whichis 25 feet taller than allowed by Cityof Ukiah residential zoning codes foraccessory structures, requires that amajor use permit be obtained byproperty owners Dave Hull and RicPiffero. Prior to the meeting, Hulland Piffero were hopeful that thisCode would nullify councilmem-

By BEN BROWNThe Daily Journal

Arguments in the trial ofLinda Pitman came to an end,Wednesday, with closingarguments by her attorney,Public Defender LindaThompson, and DeputyDistrict Attorney BrianNewman.

In his closing, Newmanargued that, despite the moun-tain of financial documentsentered into evidence, thetruth of the case is simple.

“Linda Pit man is a thief,”Newman said.

Pitman testified that moneyflowed from the Willits andFort Bragg libraries into theUkiah library where it wasprocessed by Pitman andturned over to the treasurer fordeposit.

“The problem is that not allthe money gets deposited,”Newman said. “That $65,000didn’t get deposited. LindaPitman didn’t deposit it.”

Thompson presented a dif-ferent argument, proposingthat former library DirectorErika DeMille also had accessto the necessary files andforms to have embezzled thefunds, as well as having

access to Pitman’s desk andcomputer.

Thompson also said thatDeMille’s tenure at the libraryspanned the same period oftime, 2000 to 2005, that theembezzlement took place.

DeMille was not called totestify in this case.

Pitman was in charge ofmaking deposits for thelibrary from 1996 until 2005,Thompson said. There was noevidence presented in thiscase that money was takenfrom the library before 2000.

Thompson repeated testi-mony made by Pitman, andformer library employeeMarilyn Darrow, that between2000 and 2005, money fromoutlying library branches wasdelivered to the Ukiah branchby couriers and left on a tablein a back room at the library,sometimes overnight.

Pitman also testified thatthe safe in which the moneywas supposed to be secured,was left open during the dayso that library employeescould make change.

“There is more than rea-sonable doubt in this case,”

The Daily JournalDense smoke at ground

level hindered fire fightingefforts in the MendocinoNational Forest as the Hunterfire grew to 4,805 acresTuesday.

Despite the poor visibility,crews worked along the roadsM-1 and M-61, strengtheninglines and thinning brush inpreparation for a burnout thatwould deny fuel to the fireshould it move in that direc-tion.

Late in the day, betterweather afforded crews theopportunity to work along thenorthern contingency line inattempts to tie into existinganchor points.

Low relative temperaturesand light winds were expectedto continue Wednesday,allowing firefighters moretime to work but also dryingundergrowth and increasingthe possibility of that it willignite.

Firefighters are expected tocontinue burnout operations,the controlled burning ofundergrowth to deny the firefuel, as long as the weatherpermits.

The fire is currently beingfought by 516 personnel, 20engines, 16 water tenders, sixdozers, three Type 1 heli-

copters and one Type 2Helicopter.

Operations chiefs for theHunter fire and the nearbyEast fire, met and flew overthe area with the goal of pro-ducing a joint plan of attackfor both blazes. If the Hunterand East fires were to com-bine, it would have a signifi-cant impact on the BlackButte River drainage which ishome to Northern SpottedOwl.

No injuries have beenreported in connection withthis fire but the Grizzly FlatStation the Goat RockCampground and the Logancamp have all been threatenedby the flames.

In addition, National ForestSystem Road M-1 has beenclosed to traffic between NFSRoad 22N34 and NFS Road20N14. Forest Highway 7 isclosed at Mendocino Pass andthe Plaskett Campground andDay Use Area have beenclosed.

Those intending to recreatein the Covelo Ranger Districtare encouraged to contact theranger station at (707)-983-6123.

At press time, the fire was15 percent contained. There isno estimated date of contain-ment.

By CYNTHIA DAVISLakeport Record-Bee

LAKEPORT -- Effortsbegan Tuesday to removedead fish that washed upalong the shoreline in northLakeport over the weekend.

For property owners whomay have received mixedmessages about how to dis-pose of the dead fish, cityPublic Works SuperintendentDoug Grider said, “If therewas any misunderstanding weneed to clarify that the citywill not be performing curb-side pickup.”

The city has placed a

dumpster at Dutch Harbor andanother at the ClearlakeAvenue Boat Ramp for publicdisposal of the dead fish, notat Natural High School, asthey previously stated.

Clear Lake LandsCoordinator Skip Simkins wasout on the lake monitoring thefish Tuesday. “We werechecking to see if it is more ofa widespread problem than wethought and it is not,” he saidof the fish die-off.

“The only place I reallysaw any concentration of deadfish was over in Rumsey Bay.This is nothing compared to

what happened in back in1987 -- there is no compari-son,” he said, referencing amassive fish die-off nearlytwo decades ago.

The city borrowed a bargefrom the Lakeport RegionalChamber of Commerce, andon Tuesday located a motor topower it, said acting city man-ager, Richard Knoll. However,there were still some issues.

“I understand they are get-ting a slow start because ofmechanical issues with themotor,” Knoll said.

The barge continuedcleanup Wednesday.

“I hope the cleanup will becompleted by the end of today,but it may take untilThursday,” said Grider saidWednesday. “The barge willbe in the water today and itcan haul six garbage cans pertrip instead of two and thiswill help speed up ourefforts.”

Grider added, “This is oneof the nastiest things I've everdone.”

The California Departmentof Food and Agriculture isaiding in the fish disposal.

“We're providing a couple

Still no decision on Western Hills flag pole

Library casegoes to jury

Hunter firehits 4,800 acres

Lake County officials begin fish cleanup

SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN ...

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Mike Adams, director of facilities at Mendocino College, gives a final wipe down to the new culi-nary arts kitchen classroom. The new facility will be put to use starting in this semester.

By JAMES ARENSThe Daily Journal

The Mendocino College CulinaryArts Program is kicking it up anotch.

“We are taking our culinary artsprogram to a new level,” said Deanof Instruction at MendocinoCollege, Mark Rawitsch. “We’vehad temporary facilities for our culi-nary program for the past four yearsand now we have a permanent,brand new, state of the art facility tooffer to our students.”

In October of last yearMendocino College had a luncheonto inform the community that therewere plans in the works to raisefunds for a permanent facility on theUkiah campus for the culinary artsprogram instead of renting out spaceat local establishments. Surprisingly,

it found a local couple willing tohelp out the college, community andstudents.

“I was just tickled when I heardabout the donation from Dennis andMadelyn Yeo,” said Ross Beck,director of public information andmarketing at Mendocino College.“Mrs. Yeo wanted to honor her par-ents with their generous donation of$85,000 to help the college and stu-dents in this program.”

With the Mendocino CollegeFoundation contributing $15,000 inadditional funds the college had themoney to start the construction onthe culinary classroom.

“This is a huge advantage forstudents to have facilities on cam-pus,” Beck said. “In the past fouryears we have been renting outkitchen space at the Blue Lakes

Lodge and Mendocino Lake ClubHouse and the students had to com-mute from school to the kitchensand then back for other classes.Now it’s much more convenient tohave it all on campus.”

Along with the added conve-nience to the students, it will alsoadd a level of convenience to thegrowing tourism industry here inMendocino County.

“The culinary arts have beengrowing here in Mendocino Countythe past 10 years because ourtourism industry,” Rawitsch said.

“We have quite a lot of restau-rants on the coast and around herethat would love to use local talent,”Beck said. “We could see the com-munity demand for this program so

College rolls out culinary headquarters

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See FLAG, Page 16

Hezbollah and Israel exchange blows asMideast war shows no signs of ending

BOURJ AL-MULOUK, Lebanon (AP) — Hezbollah fired itsbiggest and deepest volley of rocket attacks into Israel onWednesday as Israel blasted the guerrillas with 8,000 soldierson the ground and heavy bombing. With fighting in its fourthweek and diplomatic efforts stalled, the region braced for a bit-ter and long war.

In eastern Lebanon, villagers wept as heavy machinery car-ried off the bodies of those killed in an overnight raid against aHezbollah stronghold. Across northern Israel, forests and fieldslay scorched from rocket fire that killed a Massachusetts nativefleeing on his bicycle after a warning siren went off.

Hopes for a cease-fire dimmed despite a plea from PopeBenedict XVI for a quick solution. U.N. diplomats debated adraft resolution that would lay down the conditions for an inter-national force to go in; they claimed they were making progressbut acknowledged no immediate deal was in sight.

The prospect of a longer war has raised tensions across theMideast, where anti-Israeli and anti-American hostility is nowsharp. Arab leaders have warned repeatedly in recent days thatthe fighting has hampered, or killed outright, any hope for along-term Israeli peace deal.

But Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said his countrywould stop its offensive only after a robust international peace-keeping force is in place in southern Lebanon — somethinglikely to take weeks at minimum. He predicted the fightingwould create “new momentum” for Israel’s plan to separatefrom the Palestinians by pulling out of the West Bank.

Record-breaking heat wave and oppressive humidity staggers eastern half of nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Record-breaking heat and oppres-sive humidity made people across the eastern half of the coun-try miserable Wednesday and sent tourists in the nation’s capi-tal scrambling for relief in the cool marble halls of Capitol Hill.

Others forced to work outdoors guzzled icy drinks to copewith the heat wave that has sent temperatures soaring over 100across the East and parts of the Midwest.

“This is unbelievable,” said Bob Garner, a tourist fromAtlanta who retreated with his family into the air-conditionedcomfort of the Capitol. “They get the hottest days of the yearwhile we’re here.”

A high of 100 was forecast in Washington. With the humidi-ty, it was expected to feel like 113. By midafternoon, the mer-cury had climbed to 97. It was even hotter on the steamingpavement downtown.

In New York, the temperature rose to 101 at LaGuardiaAirport and 96 in Central Park. Baltimore, Boston andPhiladelphia also expected to hit at least 100, and the heat couldlinger through much of Thursday.

Report supports accusation Marines deliberately shot Iraqi civilians, Pentagon official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evidence collected on the deaths of24 Iraqis in Haditha supports accusations that U.S. Marinesdeliberately shot the civilians, including unarmed women andchildren, a Pentagon official said Wednesday.

For more of this story, see Page 15

Ongoing violence in Iraq kills 53 people,including 11 youngsters on soccer field

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Bombs exploded on a soccer fieldWednesday killing 11 young people, and at least 42 other peo-ple — two of them Americans — died elsewhere in sectarian orpolitical violence. Still, the president said plans are on track forIraqis to take over security.

The two homemade bombs went off on a soccer field in themostly Shiite district of Amil in west Baghdad, killing bothplayers and spectators ranging in age from 15 to 25, police 1stLt. Maitham Abdul Razzaq said.

Two mortar shells struck another Shiite district, Abu Dshir,killing three people under age 15, police Capt. Firas Queti said.One shell exploded on a soccer field and the other hit a house,wounding a couple and their child, he said.

Two Americans died in combat in Anbar province, the Sunniinsurgent stronghold west of Baghdad, the U.S. command said.One was a Marine assigned to the Army’s 1st Armored Divisionand the other was a soldier with the 9th Naval ConstructionRegiment, the command said.

No group claimed responsibility for the Baghdad attacks,which appeared to be part of the tit-for-tat attacks by Sunni andShiite extremists. The attacks threaten the unity government ofPrime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, which took office May 20.

U.S. prepares for possible showdown in Cuba, Congress seeks to encourage Cuban dissidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Congress,caught unaware by Fidel Castro’s illness, prepared Wednesday

for a possible showdown in Cuba as lawmakers drafted legisla-tion that would give millions of dollars to dissidents who fightfor democratic change.

“The message will be, ‘The United States stands with you,”’Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., one of the bill’s authors, said in aninterview. “Be ready to assert your independence.”

There was no sign of upheaval in Cuba on Wednesday, twodays after Castro stunned U.S. officials and many of his owncountrymen with the news that he had temporarily ceded powerto his brother, Raul, in order to undergo surgery.

The handover was a surprise to the White House andCongress, one senator said.

“The president’s comment was that everybody was caught bysurprise, and we’ll have to wait and see” what U.S. action isnecessary, said Sen. Robert Bennett, R-Utah, who discussed thedevelopments with President Bush on Tuesday. “I think all of uscan say we had no idea this was coming.”

Tropical Storm Chris sweeps throughCaribbean, threatens to become first hurricane of season

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Chrisswept through the eastern Caribbean on Wednesday, forcingcruise ships to change course and tourists to evacuate smallislands off the coast of Puerto Rico as it threatened to becomethe first hurricane of the Atlantic season.

The storm had top sustained winds of 60 mph as it swirledpast the northern Leeward Islands and moved west-northwesttoward the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands andPuerto Rico.

A hurricane watch was issued in the southeastern Bahamasand the Turks and Caicos Islands, the National HurricaneCenter said. The watch meant hurricane conditions of winds ofat least 74 mph were possible by late Thursday.

Some 600 tourists evacuated Culebra and Vieques, islandsoff Puerto Rico’s east coast.

“Everybody left,” said Jacinto Jiminez, owner of a hotel onCulebra.

Using mummified pinkie finger,researchers confirm Charles V had gout

NEW YORK (AP) — A 450-year-old piece of Charles V’spinkie lends support to the theory that it was gout that led oneof the most powerful rulers of all time to abdicate, Spanishresearchers report.

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, whose empire stretchedacross Europe and included Spanish America, was diagnosedwith gout by his doctors in early adulthood. By the end of hisreign in 1556, he was a crippled man who could barely walk attimes or ride a horse, said Dr. Pedro Luis Fernandez, a patholo-gist at the University of Barcelona.

“His physical suffering influenced decisions that affected thefuture of many countries,” Fernandez and his colleagues report-ed in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine.

To confirm the diagnosis of gout, a form of arthritis, the sci-entists did laboratory tests on a mummified piece of Charles V’slittle finger.

Fernandez said the fingertip was taken from his corpse atsome point and later returned. It is kept in a red velvet box atthe Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, outsideMadrid, where Charles V, who was also king of Spain, is buried.

Mel Gibson charged with misdemeanordrunken driving and two other charges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mel Gibson was chargedWednesday with misdemeanor drunken driving, having an ele-vated blood-alcohol level and having an open container ofliquor in his car.

The three counts were filed by Los Angeles County prosecu-tors five days after Gibson was pulled over on Malibu’s PacificCoast Highway for speeding and he made anti-Semitic com-ments to the arresting deputy.

The open container violation, for a bottle of tequila alleged-

ly found in his car, is an infraction of the vehicle code.The charges did not mention Gibson’s self-described “bel-

ligerent behavior” toward the deputy or any allegation of speed-ing. Arraignment was set for Sept. 28 in Malibu Superior Court.

If convicted, Gibson faces up to six months in jail, the dis-trict attorney’s office said.

Senate panel revives skepticism of Bush detainee proposal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration wants anew system for trying terror suspects to let prosecutors with-hold classified evidence from the accused, Attorney GeneralAlberto Gonzales said Wednesday, holding to a hard line ondetainee policy despite concerns by senators and militarylawyers.

“We must not share with captured terrorists the highly sensi-tive intelligence that may be relevant to military commissionproceedings,” Gonzales told the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee.

Gonzales said detainee legislation also should permit hearsayand coerced testimony, if deemed “reliable” by a judge. Theseapproaches are not permitted under the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice, or UCMJ, which is used for military courts-martial.

The administration’s plans have sounded alarms in the mili-tary’s legal corps and on Capitol Hill, who say the UCMJ is atried-and-true body of law that is well-regarded around theworld.

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary CommitteeWednesday morning, prior to Gonzales’ remarks, the services’judge advocates general — their top uniformed legal officers —said they would not support passing a law that would bar defen-dants from accessing evidence, which is considered a funda-mental right in civilian and military courts.

GOP senators who have been negotiating a final legislativeproposal with the administration said they, too, were uncon-vinced the administration’s position was sound.

“We haven’t reached a final decision on how we’re going tohandle it,” but it is important to have “this statute be able to sur-vive any subsequent federal court review process,” said Sen.John W. Warner, chairman of the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he opposes withholding evidencebecause of the dangerous precedent it sets.

“If the only way we can try this terrorist is to disclose classi-fied information, and we can’t share it with the accused, I wouldargue, don’t do the trial. Just keep them. Because it could comeback to haunt us,” said Graham, R-S.C.

Gonzales played down the effect of denying classified evi-dence to terror suspects, telling lawmakers, “I think it would bean extraordinary case where classified information would beused and would not be provided to the accused.”

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The world briefly SHERIFF’S REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by theMendocino CountySheriff’s Office:

BOOKED -- EdwardHerald Bowers, 28, of Willits,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of driving under theinfluence, being in possessionof a controlled substance andpossession of marijuana forsale at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Those arrested by law enforcementofficers are innocent until proven guilty.People reported as having been arrest-ed may contact the Daily Journal oncetheir case has been concluded so theresults can be reported. Those who feelthe information is in error should con-tact the appropriate agency. In the caseof those arrested on suspicion of dri-ving under the influence of an intoxi-cant: all DUI cases reported by lawenforcement agencies are reported bythe newspaper.The Daily Journal makesno exceptions.

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Wednesday’s edition shouldhave been credited to UDJphotographer Isaac Eckel.

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What’s PlayingTHURSDAY

‘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.

SQUARE DANCING -- 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; UkiahSenior Center; 499 Leslie St., Bartlett Hall; $4 per person,visitors welcome.

FRIDAYTICHIYA -- Musical sounds; 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Himalayan

Cafe; 1639 S. State St.; Ukiah; reservations recommend-ed; 467-9900.

‘JOHNSTONE’ -- Reggae; 9:30 p.m.; Ukiah BrewingCo.; 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.

SATURDAYWILLITS CELTIC RENAISSANCE FAIRE -- 10 a.m. to

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DON WILLIS -- Continental accordion; 9 a.m. to noon;at the Farmers’ Market; on School and Clay St.; downtownUkiah.

THE JULIAN TRIO -- Traditional Celtic and Americantunes; Potter Valley Cafe; 10761 Main St.; Potter Valley;743-2848.

DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with SmokinJoe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9p.m. to 2 a.m.

KARAOKE -- Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St.; 8:30p.m.; no cover charge; for more information, call 462-8686.

‘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.

‘LUV PLANET ‘-- Explosive, melodic rock; 9:30 p.m.;Ukiah Brewing Co.; Perkins at North State St.; $8.

‘ABSTRACTED ELEMENTS’ -- Curator’s tour ofabstract art exhibit; 2 p.m.; Grace Hudson Museum; fea-tured in the exhibit are works of Hans Bruhner ofComptche, Gary Church of Philo, Pamela Hahn ofMendocino, Elizabeth Ross of Philo, Robert Ross of FortBragg, Stephen Rubin of Boonville, and CatherineWoskow of Ukiah; ; 467-2836 or go to www.gracehudson-museum.org.

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Grove Park at 6 p.m. FowlerAuto & Truck Center, TheCity of Ukiah and KWNE-FM are proud to present thefifth concert of the 15thannual Sundays in the Parkconcert series featuring theenergizing Motown R & Brevue with Hip Service.

Hip Service is unrivaled inthe entertainment industrywith its unique variety ofcrowd pleasing, from-the-souldance music. This accom-plished group, made up ofworld class performers, hasbecome one of the most indemand live acts in NorthernCalifornia. Last year theywon the Sacramento Soundsof Soul Music #1 award forBest R & B Group!Performing dance hits fromthe ‘60s through the ‘90s, HipService features three out-standing lead vocalists, ascreaming four piece hornsection, rock solid funkyrhythm section and four elec-tifying dancers. Since theirinception in 1996, the HipService sensation has takenNorthern California by storm.In addition to headlining hun-dreds of club dates to capaci-ty crowds, Hip Service has

become the band of choice atoutdoor festivals and fairs,conventions and corporateparties, fundraisers, concerts,nightclubs, and private eventsof all types. Whether they aresharing the concert stage withnational acts such as ConFunk Shun, Midnight Star,Malo, Evelyn Champagne

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SAMMIE (SacramentoArea Music Awards) nomi-nated in the past four consec-utive years for "BestR&B/Funk Band", HipService’s appeal has provento be universal. Their uniquesound and visually excitingstage show continues toattract an ever growing andloyal audience.

This group’s dance-’til-you-drop performances andstellar reputation in the enter-tainment business has madeHip Service "The-Band-In-Demand!" Great music,dynamic choreography, end-less fun and enthusiasm, andtrue professionalism makeHip Service a very hip bandfor the 15th annual Sundaysin the Park concerts.

Hip Service to perform 5th concert forthe 15th Sundays in the Park concerts

Hip Service has become the band of choice atoutdoor festivals and fairs, conventions and cor-porate parties, fundraisers, concerts, nightclubs,and private events of all types.

By LAURA MCCUTCHEONThe Daily Journal

Local metal band,“Definition Unknown,” thismonth will perform in anational contest which awardsthe winning band a $1 millioncontract.

On Aug. 15, UkiahansTommy Shannon, Erik Koski,Shaun Condon, Bill Hankins,and Dennis Quinliven willcompete in round one ofBodog Battle of the Bands atthe 12 Galaxies in SanFrancisco. Colt Ross, alsoknown as “Crazy Monkey”the band’s crowd motivator,will be with them. “I am theirnumber one fan. I haven’ttaken their CD out of mytruck since I got it,” Ross said.

Bodog Founder and CEOCalvin Ayre is “sparing noexpense to search the nationfor the ultimate band, byoffering up $1 million to thebest unsigned band inAmerica. With over 20,000band registrations anticipated,a minimum of 150 live showsin 17 major markets acrossAmerica and a worldwiderecord deal with Bodog Musicup for grabs, this is possiblythe most aggressive musiccontest anywhere. ... ” statesan article about the contest onwww.bodogmusic.com.

Some 200 plus shows arescheduled for the first roundof battle tagged “Boot Camp,”

according to the Bodog Website. “From Boot Camp, some200 plus bands will advanceto the next round “In theTrenches,” followed by “CityWide Warfare,” then to the“Battle to End All Battles,”where a band will win a $1million record contract withBodog Music,” the articlestates.

“Basically we become bigovernight if we win,” Condonsaid.

However, even ifDefinition Unknown doesn’twin, its members will still geta lot of exposure. “It’s stillgoing to be a big show andpeople are going to see us andwe will have new people lis-tening to us,” Koski said, not-ing, the band, since its cre-ation in December of 2004,has played at the OaklandMetro, the Pound in SanFrancisco, and Golden StateLimited in Redwood City,among other places. The localband will also perform at afund-raiser for the UkiahSkate Park on Aug. 26.

Music for these guys issimply part of life.

“I just like playing music.... It gives me motivation to gothrough life,” Shannon said,when asked why he plays.

“It’s a get away. When weare stressed, hot and tired, wego to our 130 degree garage

Local band to competein national competition

The Daily JournalThe “Hotel Benbow” (as it was orig-

inally called) opened to the public inJuly of l926.

It was a time called the Roaring‘20s. You could buy a Model-A Fordfor $250. It took 18 days to travel fromNew York to California. Jazz was hot!Houdini was the “Genius of Escape,”The Charleston, Flappers, Pole-Sitting,and Dance Marathons were all therage. Now imagine a bygone era as theBenbow Inn celebrates eighty years ofgracious hospitality. The Inn has a dis-tinguished history as one of NorthernCalifornia’s most unique hotels and itis one of the last of the historic hostel-ries from the l920s that flourishedalong the Redwood Highway from SanFrancisco into southern Oregon. Today,The Benbow Inn is still welcomingguests to Humboldt County.

Architect Albert Farr was commis-sioned by the Benbow family to designa cornerstone for a resort communitythey intended to build on their 1,290-acre valley property. Built on a rockpromontory, at the East Branch andSouth Fork of the Eel River, theBenbow Inn’s distinctive Tudor archi-tecture and beautiful setting hasintrigued travelers for eight decades.

Farr was most noted for The WolfeHouse, the home he designed forauthor Jack London in Glen Ellen.Today, the Dinning room still has theoriginal half-timbering accents on the

walls, hardwood floors, and two wallsare covered with multi-paned win-dows. The Inn Lobby and all the hotel

Benbow Inn celebrates its 80th anniversary theweek of Aug. 19 through 26

In the 1950s, guests would fly in and buzz the Benbow Inn to announce their arrival, touch down on thegolf course and taxi to the front of the Inn.

The Stone Bridge was part of the Redwood Highway, crossing theSouth Fork of the Eel River, where guests enjoyed canoe outings

See BENBOW, Page 5

See BAND, Page 5

F O R U MEditor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 udj@pacific.net

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From the desk of...ExplainingPlowshares’ expenses

To the Editor:I’d like to clarify some points that were

presented in your fine article aboutPlowshares’ Groundbreaking Celebration,and apparently misunderstood by at leastone reader.

The budget includes more than the cost ofthe building; it includes all imaginable relat-ed expenses, many of which would havebeen incurred even if we simply moved toanother rental. The new facility will havethe advantage of requiring less maintenanceexpense and effort, and being more energy-efficient - and we won’t have to pay rentanymore. It will also provide the option ofrenting out our new kitchen, dining roomand/or meeting hall, and even the openspace in front, none of which is possible inour current location. So this investmentmakes good financial sense in the long run.

More importantly, the new facility willallow us to serve an estimated double thenumber of hungry persons, including anestimated tripling of children - because forthe first time we will be able to serve mealsafter normal school and work hours. Manyof today’s hungry are schoolchildren andlow-income workers, and no amount ofmoney will help us serve more of them aslong as we are in our old location with itsinherent time and space restrictions, due tothe residential neighborhood and our usepermit. Our numeric projections are guess-es, of course, but they are based on local andnational census demographics and statisticsof actual soup kitchen attendance.

Thank you for the opportunity to clarifythese questions. I invite anyone to contactme who has any further questions or con-cerns.

I’d also like to take this opportunity tothank so many individuals and businesseswho helped make the PlowsharesGroundbreaking Celebration on July 22such a success. The event was organized byElizabeth Stephens, Jody Cole, Jodie Clarkand Henrietta Muñoz, with special thanks toAnn Kilkenny, Robert Klayman and LisaBadenfort.

Helping prepare the rough pre-construc-tion site for the party were: Will Barker,Wipf Construction, Matt’s Custom TreeCare, Ben Kohler, Gary D. Smith, Jim Lohr,Bob Axt, Martin Bradley and friends, PacoJordan, Motosports of Ukiah, Greott’sBrake & Wheel Service, Party Supplies ofUkiah, the DeMolay Boys, Empire WasteManagement, Solid Waste Systems,Friedman’s Home Improvement, JohnJohn’s Sign Co., MCAVN, RainbowAgriculture, the Bogner Group and TwoSprings Landscaping.

Live music was provided by the Blue SkyBand, a partly homeless group with a livelyswing/pop sound that has donated its timeand skill for many other good causes as wellas Plowshares’ events.

The awesome food was donated and/orprepared by: Savings Bank of MendocinoCounty, Marty Lombardi, Floyd Ross, JodyStickels, Gary Mirata, Carl Mills,Albertson’s, Bruce Bread, Larry MacLeitch,Jodie Clark, Vicky Oldham, Debbie Rensen,Erika Barrish, Christina Kelly, Bob Steiner,Corrina Koepplin, Mindy Mackey, and vol-unteers of the Tzu Chi Foundation, whichprovided a lovely vegetarian alternative tothe barbecue. Colorful tablecloths wereloaned by the Ukiah United MethodistChurch.

Last but not least, an extraordinary cus-tom-created, multi-faith blessing/ground-breaking ceremony was planned and/or per-formed by: Larry Ballenger, Greater UkiahMinisterial Association; Heng Yin and HengJia, City of 10,000 Buddhists; Lois Lockart,Little River Band of Pomo Indians; FatherMichael Cloney and Christian Romo, St.Mary of the Angels Church; CarolRosenberg, Kol Ha Emek JewishCommunity; Josey Shun, Tzu Chi BuddhistCharitable Foundation; Kevin Murphy,

Ukiah United Methodist Church; andPlowshares co-founder and board memberSister Jane Kelly, with written blessingscontributed by those who attended theevent.

It was truly amazing to see so many peo-ple helping create this historical celebration,on one of the hottest days in local history.

We offer humble thanks to all the donorsand volunteers who are making it possiblefor Plowshares to create our own homewhere we can better feed the hungry andcare for those in need. A civilization is mea-sured by how it treats its most vulnerablemembers. It is a privilege for Plowshares tobe the conduit for such caring.

Mary BuckleyExecutive Director, Plowshares

Ukiah

Voting on Iraq too muchTo the Editor:To the County Supervisors: I just read

the story about your recent vote regardingthe Iraq war and I was going to say I wasspeechless. I wasn’t, I just won’t use thewords that first came to mind.

When is this money spending going tostop? Mr. Ball was fired because KendallSmith wanted more money. This money isnot yours, it’s ours and I can’t trust youwith it. You have cost us about $200,000already and we know that will go up afterthe civil suit. Now you want to spent

$5,000 to do something that we as voterscan do by writing our senators and repre-sentatives.

Hal Wagenet is being lead around like apuppy by Colfax and Smith, just becauseyou’re upset with Wattenburger and Delbar.

Wagenet should take a lesson from his-tory. John Pinches was brought back to theboard by the voters. This in itself shouldtell Hal what the voters in his soon-to-beformer district want and he is not doing it.

Hal, I can’t see you coming back to bere-elected and you should give up your seatearly. That might help save the people inMendocino County some money.

James MillerWillits

Letter was unkindTo the Editor:Mr. Robert Schuster, I think you were

very unkind and insensitive to write the let-ter you did to the editor in response toGrace Darner’s July 18, sincere, compas-sionate plea for help regarding the reloca-tion of the jack rabbits near the airport.

I was appalled when I read yourletter. Not only was it not humorous, butthe recipe you proposed for Jack RabbitStew was overly lengthy. I guess you reallyenjoyed hurting someone else. I also thinkit was in very poor taste for the UDJ toeven have published your letter on July 24.

Charlene LightUkiah

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PAUL KRUGMAN

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

Paul Krugman joined The New York Times in1999 as a columnist on the Op-Ed Page andcontinues as Professor of Economics andInternational Affairs at Princeton University.

In our opinion

For Americans who care deeply about Israel, one ofthe truly nightmarish things about the war in Lebanonhas been watching Israel repeat the same mistakes theUnited States made in Iraq. It’s as if Prime MinisterEhud Olmert has been possessed by the deranged spir-it of Donald Rumsfeld.

Yes, I know that there are big differences in the ori-gins of the two wars. There’s no question of this warhaving been sold on false pretenses; unlike America inIraq, Israel is clearly acting in self-defense.

But both Clausewitz and Sherman were right: Waris both a continuation of policy by other means, andall hell. It’s a terrible mistake to start a major militaryoperation, regardless of the moral justification, unlessyou have very good reason to believe that the actionwill improve matters.

The most compelling argument against an invasionof Iraq wasn’t the suspicion many of us had, whichturned out to be correct, that the administration’s casefor war was fraudulent. It was the fact that the real rea-son government officials and many pundits wanted awar -- their belief that if the United States used its mil-itary might to “hit someone” in the Arab world, nevermind exactly who, it would shock and awe Islamicradicals into giving up terrorism -- was, all too obvi-ously, a childish fantasy.

And the results of going to war on the basis of thatfantasy were predictably disastrous: The fiasco in Iraqhas ended up demonstrating the limits of U.S. power,strengthening radical Islam -- especially radicalShiites allied with Iran, a group that includesHezbollah -- and losing America the moral highground.

What I never expected was that Israel -- a nationthat has unfortunately had plenty of experience withboth war and insurgency -- would be susceptible tosimilar fantasies. Yet that’s what seems to have hap-pened.

There is a case for a full-scale Israeli ground offen-sive against Hezbollah. It may yet come to that, ifIsrael can’t find any other way to protect itself. Thereis also a case for restraint -- limited counterstrikescombined with diplomacy, an effort to get other play-ers to rein Hezbollah in, with the option of that full-scale offensive always in the background.

But the actual course Israel has chosen -- a bomb-ing campaign that clearly isn’t crippling Hezbollah,but is destroying Lebanon’s infrastructure and killinglots of civilians -- achieves the worst of both worlds.Presumably there were people in the Israeli govern-ment who assured the political leadership that a rain ofsmart bombs would smash and/or intimidateHezbollah into submission. Those people should befired.

Israel’s decision to rely on shock and awe ratherthan either diplomacy or boots on the ground, like theU.S. decision to order the U.N. inspectors out andinvade Iraq without sufficient troops or a plan to sta-bilize the country, is having the opposite of its intend-ed effect. Hezbollah has acquired heroic status, whileIsrael has both damaged its reputation as a regionalsuperpower and made itself a villain in the eyes of theworld.

Complaining that this is unfair does no good, just asrepeating “but Saddam was evil” does nothing toimprove the situation in Iraq. What Israel needs nowis a way out of the quagmire. And since Israel doesn’tappear ready to reoccupy southern Lebanon, thatmeans doing what it should have done from the begin-ning: try restraint and diplomacy. And Israel willnegotiate from a far weaker position than seemed pos-sible just three weeks ago.

And what about the role of the United States, whichshould be trying to contain the crisis? Our responsehas been both hapless and malign.

For the moment, U.S. policy seems to be to stalland divert efforts to negotiate a cease-fire as long aspossible, so as to give Israel a chance to dig its holeeven deeper. Also, we aren’t talking to Syria, whichmight hold the key to resolving the crisis, becausePresident Bush doesn’t believe in talking to bad peo-ple, and anyway that’s the kind of thing Bill Clintondid.

Did I mention that these people are childish?Again, Israel has the right to protect itself. If all-out

war with Hezbollah becomes impossible to avoid, sobe it. But bombing Lebanon isn’t making Israel moresecure.

As this column was going to press, Israel --responding to the horror at Qana, where missileskilled dozens of civilians, many of them children --announced a 48-hour suspension of aerial bombard-ment. But why resume that bombardment when the 48hours are up? The hard truth is that Israel needs, for itsown sake, to stop a bombing campaign that is makingits enemies stronger, not weaker.

Shock and awe

This year’s fire season is now showing itsteeth, with poor air quality and overloadedfire services.

The recent fire along the Willits gradeshowed just how stretched the CaliforniaDepartment of Forestry and Fire is getting.Fighting fires on several fronts is not easyand we applaud the CDF and local firedepartments for their can-do attitude in theface of these emergencies.

In the recent example, fire departmentsfrom Little Lake, Redwood Valley/Calpella,Laytonville, and Brooktrails got together toprovide mutual aid to CDF when the Willitsarea fire broke out. That fire was suppressedwithout serious injury or damage to proper-ty in large part because of the swift coordi-nated response from local firefighters.

The fire in the Mendocino NationalForest is still burning and will take moreresources before it is controlled.

And the fire season is far from over.Our point here is a reminder about the

importance of our local, mostly volunteer,fire departments and the critical role theyplay not only in firefighting in our ownneighborhoods, but as a group that can cometogether to create a significant force duringthe fire season.

These small departments are filled withdedicated and hardworking firefighters whogive of their time to be part of this age-oldcommunity service. They always need morevolunteers and resources.

In the winter and spring, when many ofthese departments take a breath and try toraise funds with BBQs and spaghetti feeds,remember times like this when they were theonly thing between us and a fast-spreadingwildland fire.

Sit down today and write your volunteerfire department a check, or offer your volun-teer help, or if you are able, become a vol-unteer firefighter.

It’s that important.

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rooms are graced with beauti-ful antique furniture. All arecarefully preserved and won-derful reminders of anothertime. The lovely rose andflower gardens are accentedby original stonework and theStone Bridge landmark, builtin l932 (which was once theRedwood Highway), archesacross the Eel River Eastbranch in the near distance.

The Inn was conceived andbuilt by the Benbow family.Nine talented brothers and sis-ters, constructed the BenbowDam, and Power Company tosupply electricity to the Innand to the community as well.They completed the GolfCourse in l927. In the mid-twenties, the family recog-nized automobile touring hadbecome very popular and theywanted a to create a resort formotoring tourists exploringthe newly completedRedwood Highway. HotelBenbow soon became a popu-lar destination. In the gloryyears, the lure and combina-tion of Giant Redwoods,seclusion and elegant hospi-tality was an attraction for theHollywood elite: SpencerTracy, Clark Gable, AlanLadd, Charles Laughton,Nelson Eddy and JeanetteMacDonald, Joan Fontaine,and Basil Rathbone were allpatrons of the Inn. Dignitariessuch as Eleanor Roosevelt,Herbert Hoover and LordHalifax also experiencedBenbow Inn hospitality.During the prohibition era,guests often flew in, buzzedover the Inn to announce theirarrival, then landed their air-craft on the dusty golf courseroad and taxied to the frontdoor. It is rumored, somecelebrity guests carried lug-gage loaded with bottles ofillegal spirits. Guests enjoyedall the amenities of fine diningand luxurious rooms, alongwith the best of the great out-doors: riding stables, GolfCourse, hiking trails, swim-ming, boating and fishing inthe Eel River. In the mid for-ties, young students fromHumboldt State Collegeworked summer seasons atBenbow as waitresses andbellboys. Bus tickets cost$6.26 round trip from Eurekato San Francisco, and twowhite uniforms were $1.98 apiece. The bus ride fromEureka took two hours. TheInn once had an ice cream par-lor in the basement, a postoffice, and horse stables oncestood where the Benbow LakeState Park is now. The stablebarn and garage burned downin the late l950s. The greatdepression had a hard impacton the early years of the Innand the original plans for thehotel building were nevercompleted, but the Benbowfamily was able to keep thehotel open and its reputationfor quality intact. The familyeventually sold the hotel inl962.

There have been four own-ers of the Benbow Inn sincethe Benbow family sold thehotel, and each new owner

added their own personaltouches and improvements,while preserving as much ofthe original as possible,including the main building’soriginal guest room doors,beautifully hand-painted bythe talented Eva Benbow.Current owners, John andTeresa Porter and JackMacdonald, continue this tra-dition. “We also take specialpride in preserving the Inn’shistory…the photos and sto-ries… not only gathered fromthe Benbow family, but fromour guests who over the yearshave written to us and sharedtheir memories…and howspecial they feel about thisgrand hotel.” “Benbow Innholds a warm place in peo-ple’s hearts,” added JohnPorter. “Everywhere we go,someone has a story…theyshare their Benbow memorieswith us.” Macdonald and thePorters decided this year theBenbow Inn should beenjoyed all year-round. “Itseemed fitting on the 80thAnniversary to announce we(Benbow Inn) will now beopen all year,” said Porter.“It’s the first time in her histo-ry she will not close for win-ter.” The Inn was placed on

the National Register ofHistoric places in l983 and hasbeen awarded a four-diamondratting by AAA for the past 14years, making it the only full-service four-diamond proper-ty in Southern HumboldtCounty. The Restaurant con-tinues its tradition of fine cui-sine and has been the recipientof the Wine Spectator’sExcellence Award for over 8years.

The Benbow Inn is official-ly celebrating its 80thAnniversary the week of Aug.19 through Aug. 26. Therewill be live music every night.A special room and dinnerpackage is being offered thatweek only. On Saturday,August 26th, vintage Model-A automobiles from the 20’sera will show their classics inthe Benbow Inn parking lotfrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TheBenbow Inn will have archivephotos, letters and artifacts ondisplay. “We hope you willcome and celebrate with us,”added John Porter, “We wantto share the Inn’s rich historywith everyone. Come andwish her Happy Anniversary.”

For reservations call: 1(800) 355-3301 or go towww.benbowinn.com formore information.

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Benbowand sweat and ... ” Condonsaid.

“Make music, and then weput deodorant on,” Hankinssaid, finishing Condon’s sen-tence. On a less humorousnote, Hankins said he likes“the mental connection” theband members share.

What’s in it for Quinliven? “It’s a constructive way to

take out my anger ... and itgives me a reason to wake upand go to work in the morn-ing,” he said recently, afterjamming with the group inShannon’s grandmother’sgarage.

In the long run, Condonhopes playing music willallow him to “quit working forcorporations.”

Shannon’s goal is “to be

able to survive off playingmusic ... managing a band ...just being in the scene ... any-thing,” he said.

Tickets for the Aug. 15show in San Francisco cost$10 in advance and $15 at thedoor. People wishing to pur-chase tickets in advance fromDefinition Unknown can call621-0679 or 972-6896.

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Don Pagano art exhibit to be held at MCLU

Don Pagano is showing his watercolorpaintings in the Lobby of Mendo LakeCredit Union, 526 S. State St. Lobby hoursare Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. and till 6 p.m. on Fridays. MLCUis proud to display the works of local artists.

Open art studio continues at Grace Hudson Museum

On Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. there isan open art studio that meets at the GraceHudson Meeting Room on Main Street inUkiah. Participants need to bring own sup-plies. Fee of $3 per visit for members ofMendocino County Art Association and $5for non-members. No instruction is provid-ed. Tables and chairs are available. Use anymedium but leave area as clean as you foundit. For more information and to check forchanges, call Kim Smith at 895-2858 orBarbara Brittingham at 462-0771.

Wine competition set forFriday, Aug. 18 in Philo

On Friday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.,the 30th annual Mendocino County wine

competition judeges reception and awardsannouncement will be happening. Over 200Mendocino wines will be available to tasteand hors d’oeuvres will be served. Thisevent will take place at the GoldeneyeWinery, in Philo.

Tickets are $20 per guest. Wineries enter-ing will receive two free tickets if reserva-tions are made by August tenth. RSVP toMWA office at 468-9886, or Emailbetsy@mendowine.com.

Black Bart Old WestTheatrical Group looking for new members

The Black Bart Old West TheatricalGroup of Willits, a non-profit group is look-ing for new members -- men, women, andfamilies -- to join and have fun. They por-tray the 1860 to 1910 era and meet on thethird Wednesday of each month at the com-munity center on Commercial Street inWillits at 6:30 p.m. For more information,call Molly or Crusty at 459-3409.

Open art studio to meet at Todd Grove Club House

On Mondays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there is anopen art studio that meets at Todd GroveClub House. Enjoy artwork with others.Bring own supplies. There is a fee of $3 pervisit for members of Mendocino County ArtAssociation and $5 for non-members. No

instruction is provided. Tables and chairsare available. Use any medium but leavearea as clean as found.

Call Kim Smith at 895-2850, or BarbaraBrittingham at 462-0771 for more informa-tion and to check for changes.

2006 15th annual UkiahSundays in the Park lineup

The 2006 Ukiah Sundays in the Park con-cert series continues. On Aug. 6, for the firsttime in Ukiah the audience will hear the 15-piece Motown R & B group, “Hip Service.”

And to close out the season on Aug. 20,the renowned blues guitarist Elvin Bishopwill be back to blow away the audience onceagain.

The Willits ShakespeareCompany to perform ‘Much Ado about Nothing’

The Willits Shakespeare Company pre-sents “Much Ado about Nothing,” per-formed with a ‘60s and ‘70s era twist. Thisseason‚s production, directed by WilliamHetherington, Joe Hughes and AnneVanderHorck includes live music by KeithCanova, Jesse Brennan and Rana Kuba.

Show your support for local youth pro-grams by attending the opening night, a“pass the hat” event, on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m.Wine and cheese will be available. Half theproceeds from this evening benefit the Boys

and Girls Club of Willits. The following shows ontinue through

August: Fridays Aug. 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.,Saturdays Aug. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. andSundays Aug. 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. Ticketsare $12. Children under 10 and seniors pay$6. Advance tickets are avaialbe at GoodsStamp Shoppe 56 S. Main St. in Willits. Allproceeds benefit the Willits ShakespeareCompany and its year round programs. Sitback and relax in their comfortable theaterseats, and enjoy a unique setting at theWillits Shakespeare Tent, future site of theBards Bay Inn, located at 1195 S. Main St.(across from Howard Memorial Hospital)Willits.

‘Abstracted Elements’on display at Grace HudsonMuseum through Sept. 17

The works of seven abstract artists fromacross Mendocino County is on displaythrough Sept. 17 at Grace Hudson Museumin an exhibition entitled “AbstractedElements.”

The artists are Robert Ross of Fort Bragg,Pamela Hahn of Mendocino, Hans Bruhnerof Comptche, Elizabeth Ross of Philo, GaryChurch of Philo, Stephen Rubin ofBoonville, and Catherine Woskow of Ukiah.Their work includes two dimensional paint-ings, found-object sculpture, and collage.For more information call 467-2836 or go towww.gracehudsonmuseum.org.

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daughter, Marreesha, 17, andbaby brother, Davonte, 13, or“Boo-Boo.”

But there is only one voice,and one message.

“My whole thing with themis just take care of your broth-ers and your sister,” saidDelisa. “Look after one anoth-er, and put God first in yourlife. And they’ve all donethat.”

There has been no adultmale figure to guide thehousehold.

“No, just mama,”Marshawn said firmly.

“Marshawn calls me onFather’s Day and says,‘Happy Father’s Day,’ “ saidDelisa. “We didn’t ask for it tobe that way, but God justmade us stronger.”

Marshawn had a spectacu-lar career at Oakland Tech fol-lowed up by his scoring 18touchdowns and rushing for7.02 yards per carry in twoabbreviated seasons at Cal.That isn’t what makes momthe proudest.

“It’s keeping that grade-point average really good,”she said of her son, who hasmaintained a B average at Cal.

Marshawn has stayed outof trouble partly because heknows there’s an iron handwaiting at home.

“My kids know I’m tough,”said Delisa. “Marshawnknows.”

“It ain’t no love tap,” saidMarshawn. “She’s realrough.”

Sunday mornings in theLynch home, the four childrenused to move all the furniturein the living room and thenproceeded to “rumble,” inMarshawn’s words. AndDelisa would join in therough-housing.

“Yeah, I like to rumble,”she said.

The 5-11, 223-poundLynch has been named a first-team All-America by threepreseason publications. TheSporting News picked him asthe second-best running backin the country behindOklahoma’s Adrian Peterson,while Sports Illustrated.comrates him as the eighth-bestoverall player.

Has Mama Lynch, asDelisa is known to all ofMarshawn’s friends, had tocaution her son about keepinghis helmet size the same?

“I don’t need to,” she said.“I know he stays grounded.He knows how to handle itpretty good.”

Cal teammates respectMarshawn because he hasvery little ego. He’s quick todeflect praise, especiallytoward the offensive line, andit’s not to make himself lookgood. It’s genuine, and it hap-pens all the time.

“That’s personally how I

feel,” he said. “Without the O-line, I wouldn’t be able to geta push.”

But once Lynch getsthrough a hole, amazingthings unfold. He has brutalstrength and a determinedmind, refusing to go downeasily. He breaks countlesstackles, and if he gets in theopen, there’s no catching himwith his blazing speed. Helooks like a young WalterPayton.

That’s why Cal coachesand Mama Lynch, pacingabout the stadium as she doeson Saturdays, hold their col-lective breath as Marshawntries to break free from a gangtackle, fearing a serious kneeinjury.

But that’s nothing to whatMama Lynch went through inJune when Marshawn, on thesame day Marreesha graduat-ed from Oakland Tech, wasshot at while riding aroundwith friends near the Techcampus. There were severalbullet holes in the car.Marshawn wasn’t the driver,and Oakland Police believethat he wasn’t a target.

“It just broke my heart,”Delisa said of that incident.“Words can’t describe it. Ithanked God that nothing hap-pened to him. Oakland isn’tthe safest place.”

Violence has no age limit inOakland, what with kidsshooting at kids, a societalproblem that makes even theviolence inside a football sta-dium seem tame by compari-son.

“That could have happenedanywhere,” said Marshawn.“That could have happenedoutside the stadium. I just putthat situation in God’s hand,and I came out of it.”

Marshawn thinks about theteam first, and he has bigger

plans in his mind for Cal thanhe does for himself.

“I hear in the summerworkouts a lot of energy,” hesaid. “We’re focused on thebig picture as far as getting toa national (BCS) game. As webroke one day, E-Rob (offen-sive guard Erik Robertson)said, ‘Win together, worktogether.’ That sounded goodto me. I told E-Rob he shouldgo to coach Tedford to get thaton our shirts going into camp(Sunday, Aug. 6). “

And heading into the fall,Marshawn, who’s normallyreluctant about giving inter-views, has a website –www.Marshawn10.com – thatCal set up, including a “MeetMarshawn” question-and-answer session.

“I don’t know what I’msupposed to do with that,” hesaid. “I’ve opened up, under-standing why they want to talkto me. But I still see me as me,40th and Market.”

And with his mother stillluminous as his guiding light.

“I look back on his PopWarner days,” Delisa said. “Ialways told him he can dowhatever he wants to do withhard work and dedication, andby staying focused and hum-ble.”

There’s a possibility thiscould be Lynch’s last seasonat Cal.

More juniors are opting forthe NFL, and Lynch saw howCal quarterback AaronRodgers, then a junior,become a first-round draftpick in 2005.

“I’d rather not talk aboutit,” Lynch said. “I’ve got theseason on my mind.”

“Marshawn’s very mature,”said his mom. “I let him makeall his decisions.”

Mama’s boy has beentrained very well.

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Cal running back Marshawn Lynch has been named apreseason first-team All-American by three differentnational publications.

SCOREBOARDMLB

NATIONAL LEAGUE

East DivisionW L Pct GB

New York 64 42 .604 —Philadelphia 50 55 .476 13 1/2Atlanta 50 56 .472 14Florida 50 57 .467 14 1/2Washington 48 60 .444 17

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

St. Louis 58 47 .552 —Cincinnati 55 52 .514 4Milwaukee 51 56 .477 8Houston 50 56 .472 8 1/2Chicago 44 62 .415 14 1/2Pittsburgh 40 68 .370 19 1/2

West DivisionW L Pct GB

San Diego 55 51 .519 —Arizona 54 52 .509 1Los Angeles 52 55 .486 3 1/2San Francisco 52 56 .481 4Colorado 51 55 .481 4

Tuesday’s GamesFlorida 6, N.Y. Mets 5Atlanta 4, Pittsburgh 2L.A. Dodgers 10, Cincinnati 4Chicago Cubs 9, Arizona 3Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 3Milwaukee 1, Colorado 0Houston 1, San Diego 0Washington 4, San Francisco 1Wednesday’s GamesSan Francisco 8, Washington 6N.Y. Mets 6, Florida 5Atlanta 3, Pittsburgh 2L.A. Dodgers 5, Cincinnati 3Arizona at Chicago Cubs, ppd., rainPhiladelphia at St. Louis, 5:10 p.m.Milwaukee at Colorado, 6:05 p.m.Houston at San Diego, 7:05 p.m.Thursday’s GamesAtlanta (Hudson 8-9) at Pittsburgh (Chacon 0-0),9:35 a.m.Arizona (Cruz 3-6 and En.Gonzalez 3-2) atChicago Cubs (Marmol 4-4 and Mateo 0-0), 2,9:05 a.m.Houston (Albers 0-0) at San Diego (Hensley 6-

8), 12:35 p.m.N.Y. Mets (P.Martinez 8-4) at Florida (Willis 6-8),4:05 p.m.L.A. Dodgers (Maddux 9-11) at Cincinnati (Milton7-6), 4:10 p.m.Philadelphia (Hamels 3-5) at St. Louis (Marquis12-8), 5:10 p.m.Friday’s GamesPittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m.Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m.Atlanta at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.L.A. Dodgers at Florida, 4:35 p.m.Milwaukee at St. Louis, 5:10 p.m.Houston at Arizona, 6:40 p.m.Washington at San Diego, 7:05 p.m.Colorado at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

East DivisionW L Pct GB

New York 63 41 .606 —Boston 64 42 .604 —Toronto 57 50 .533 7 1/2Baltimore 49 60 .450 16 1/2Tampa Bay 44 64 .407 21

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

Detroit 72 35 .673 —Chicago 63 42 .600 8Minnesota 61 45 .575 10 1/2Cleveland 46 60 .434 25 1/2Kansas City 37 69 .349 34 1/2

West DivisionW L Pct GB

Oakland 57 51 .528 —Los Angeles 55 52 .514 1 1/2Texas 54 54 .500 3Seattle 53 54 .495 3 1/2

Tuesday’s GamesCleveland 6, Boston 3N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 1Baltimore 2, Seattle 0Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 4Texas 9, Minnesota 0Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City 5, 10 inningsL.A. Angels 3, Oakland 2Wednesday’s GamesTexas 10, Minnesota 2Seattle 2, Baltimore 1Oakland 3, L.A. Angels 2Boston 6, Cleveland 5N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 2Detroit 8, Tampa Bay 3Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.Thursday’s GamesToronto (Marcum 1-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Lidle 0-0),1:05 p.m.Cleveland (Westbrook 7-7) at Boston (Beckett 13-5), 7:05 p.m.Detroit (Robertson 9-6) at Tampa Bay (Seo 1-5),7:15 p.m.Minnesota (Radke 9-8) at Kansas City (De LaRosa 3-2), 8:10 p.m.Texas (Millwood 10-7) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-0), 10:05 p.m.Friday’s GamesCleveland at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m.Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.Oakland at Seattle, 10:05 p.m.Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

TRANSACTIONSWEDNESDAY’S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

BASEBALLMajor League BaseballMLB—Suspended Marcos Chavez and JonathanGonzalez of the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization50 games for violations of Major LeagueBaseball’s Venezuelan Summer League drug pre-

vention and treatment program.American LeagueKANSAS CITY ROYALS—Activated C Paul Bakofrom the DL. Optioned C Paul Phillips to Omahaof the PCL.MINNESOTA TWINS—Recalled RHP BoofBonser from Rochester of the IL. Activated RHPMatt Guerrier from the 15-day DL. Optioned INFTerry Tiffee to Rochester.TEXAS RANGERS—Optioned RHP ScottFeldman to Oklahoma of the PCL.National LeagueHOUSTON ASTROS—Activated OF OrlandoPalmeiro from the bereavment list. Optioned INFEric Bruntlett to Round Rock of the PCL.NEW YORK METS—Recalled LHP Royce Ringfrom Norfolk of the IL. Optioned RHP Mike Pelfreyto Norfolk.

BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationMINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES—Re-signed FJustin Reed.SAN ANTONIO SPURS—Signed C FranciscoElson.

FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueARIZONA CARDINALS—Released TE Ben Hall.DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed S Roy Williams toa four-year contract extension through the 2010season. Waived DE Vontrell Jamison.NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Traded RB MichaelBennett to Kansas City for an undisclosed 2007draft pick.ST. LOUIS RAMS—Signed RB Moe Williams to aone-year contract.SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed TE Matt Murphy.Waived TE Matt Henshaw.TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed CB RondeBarber to a five-year contract extension.

HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS—Signed D Brian Salcido to athree-year contract.CAROLINA HURRICANES—Signed RW JesseBoulerice to a one-year contract.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Acquired F VaclavPletka from the Philadelphia Flyers for F EricMeloche.NEW YORK RANGERS—Agreed to terms with DFedor Tyutin on a two-year contract.OTTAWA SENATORS—Signed F DeanMcAmmond to a one-year contract.PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Re-signed D AlainNasreddine to a one-year contract. Signed DAlain Nasreddine and F Libor Pivko to one-yearcontracts.ST. LOUIS BLUES—Signed LW Martin Rucinsky.COLLEGENCAA—Placed Northern Illinois on probation forone year for limited violations in women’s basket-ball, mostly related to extra benefits given to astudent-athlete by a faculty member.SKYLINE CONFERENCE—Announced BardCollege and Polytechnic University have acceptedinvitations as full members for the 2007-08 acad-emic year.SAM HOUSTON STATE—Announced the resig-nation of James “Wooly” Hatchell, women’s bas-ketball coach.

By GREG BEACHAMThe Associated Press

SANTA CLARA — BryantYoung needed just one after-noon on the sidelines at theSan Francisco 49ers’ trainingcamp to decide he didn’t likeit.

Coach Mike Nolan plannedto rest his small contingent ofveteran players during two-a-day practices, but Young wentto the staff last week with arequest to be involved in moreworkouts alongside the youngplayers he teaches andinspires.

A few hours later, new cor-nerback Walt Harris made thesame request — and now,almost nobody is sitting out ofpractice.

“I just didn’t feel comfort-able with that,” Young said.“In the past, coaches haverested us for a practice hereand there, (but) being able-bodied and watching practiceis weird. It just didn’t feelright, so I wanted to be backthere.”

Nobody in San Franciscocan be surprised by Young’sexample. Although his fran-chise has plummeted from theheights of five Super Bowlchampionships to the bottomof the NFL, Young still is astalwart, upstanding exampleof everything those winningteams represented.

“They didn’t want to feellike they’re in their own little

club,” Nolan said of the veter-ans who declined his offer torest. “That’s cool with me.This way, they’re out therewith the guys.”

And in his 13th season withhis only club, Young feels anundeniable optimism that the49ers’ darkest days are behindthem. He stuck with the teamduring the disarray of generalmanager Terry Donahue’stenure, and he’s grateful to behere for the next era in SanFrancisco football.

“This is coming full circlefor me,” Young said. “We hadsome down years, and nowwe’re kind of back on the rise.It’s made me really appreciatewhat we had.”

Young still is in outstand-ing form after impressivelyswitching positions to defen-sive end last season, but thisclub needs his leadership justas much as his talents. Youngis a constant example to the49ers’ young linemen, partic-ularly first-round pick MannyLawson.

“I feel like the older guy —kind of a shepherd,” Youngsaid. “But physically, I don’tfeel old. ... I feel like I havethat same mentality (in prac-tice), because that’s where Iget my edge. That’s where Iget better, especially whenyou get a little older in thisgame, and you realize youdon’t snap back as quick.”

Nolan and defensive coor-

dinator Billy Davis rely onYoung’s patient, quiet leader-ship on a defense stacked withyoung players. LinebackersJulian Peterson and AndreCarter left the club in freeagency during the offseason,so Young and linebackerDerek Smith are the clear vet-eran leaders.

“Bryant’s not a rah-rah,hoot-and-holler (leader),”Nolan said. “When he seessomething, he acts like a par-ent, or like a big brother,which I appreciate andrespect. Every family needsthat chain of command.Bryant is one of the guys theyall look to.”

Young had eight sacks in13 games last season aftermoving from defensive tackle,where he had played his entirecareer, to the end. His adapta-tion to Nolan’s 3-4 defenseapparently was seamless, andthe club never publicly con-sidered dropping its longest-serving veteran. And Youngknows that’s a surprise intoday’s NFL. His six-yearcontract expires this year —and he’s actually still aroundto finish it.

“I feel blessed to have theprivilege to play my contractout,” Young said. “Sometimesteams go in a different direc-tion, or a player isn’t as goodany more. I just feel fortunatethey were able to commit tome.”

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Tireless Young sees 49ersrevival in 13th NFL season

The Associated PressLOS ANGELES —

Southern California defensiveback Brandon Ting, whosefather reportedly testified inthe Barry Bonds case, testedpositive for steroids beforehis surprise decision to leavethe team last week, the LosAngeles Times saidWednesday.

The newspaper, citingunidentified sources, saidTrojans coach Pete Carrolldeclined to comment aboutthe allegation.

A message left for Carrollby The Associated Press onWednesday was not immedi-ately returned. Tim Tessalone,USC’s sports informationdirector, declined to commenton the report.

No telephone listing forTing was found in LosAngeles and he did not imme-diately respond to an e-mailseeking comment.

Report:TrojansDB testedpositive forsteroids

been there since Day 1 build-ing it. When you are therebuilding a house from Day 1,it is easier to yell and screamand enjoy the day.

“But when I walked intosomebody else’s house thatwas already built, it was dif-ferent. Now I have been heresince we got into this (RobRyan defense) so I feel a lotmore like this is my team.”

Sapp is elated at thechanges in Oakland. He lovesthe Art Shell regime, theaccountability, the enthusi-asm, the willingness to work.And he knows that whenWoodson led the team, inspite of his obvious talents, hewasn’t necessarily the one toget the most out of his team-mates.

“It’s always something,”Sapp said with a grin. “I call itclosing ranks. Close ranks andmarch. We are all one and thesame. I don’t think he(Woodson) ever subscribed tothat.”

The fact is, Woodson waslooked up to during his daysin Oakland. But because hewas not a workout fiend anddidn’t care to watch film, theexample he set turned out tobe a poor one to many of histeammates.

“He had special talents, butwhen you are in a setting ofwork, work like everybodyelse,” Sapp said. “When thesecond-year guy sees the10th-year guy (not) doing it, itdoesn’t result in consciouseffort. The thinking is `maybeI can do the same thing he isdoing. Maybe I can get out ofthis or I can go around thatcorner.’

“No, close ranks andmarch. We are all the same.That’s the thing we’ve gotgoing now. We are all one.We’re all stepping where Artis telling us to step.”

Sapp acknowledges thatfootball embraces a chain ofcommand starting at the offi-cer level and working down tothe sergeants and the grunts.

“That is the only way Ihave known to play thisgame,” he said. “That is why Isat back and waited to seewhat was being presented, tosee if that was something Iwanted to join in with. Iwould have joined in withthem if it was going the rightway.

“But it wasn’t going theright way at all. And it didn’tdoesn’t take a rocket scientistto see it wasn’t. You just sitaround and listen to some ofthe conversation that went on.It wasn’t ‘us.’ It was three(players) here, seven there,five here. We don’t have thatany more.”

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Artists Fenton to show her works at Mendo Lake Credit Union

Sharon Fenton is showing her artwork in the lobby of MendoLake Credit Union for the month of August.

The public is cordially invited to come by. The address is 526S. State St., Ukiah. Lobby hours are Monday through Thursday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. and till 6 p.m. on Fridays. MLCU is proud to dis-play the works of local artists.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’camp currently has openings

Local performing artist/teacher David Post returns to Ukiah todirect the Broadway musical version of the movie this summer,and is announcing auditions for ensemble castmembers. Auditions are very low pressure, so don’t be shy.Singers, dancers and actors aged 8 to 15 may participate, learningthe songs and dance numbers as ensemble members. There is alsoa junior camp for students ages 6 and 7 which is non-auditioned.This camp will begin Aug. 7 and the hours will be from 9 a.m.until noon. The show opens Aug. 17 and rehearsals start July 24.Auditions will be held by appointment. For more information, call(360) 306-1543.

CodePink Willits to host event in August“An Evening with Medea Benjamin,” is planned for Friday,

Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Willits Methodist Church on the corner ofPine and School streets. This event is sponsored by radio stationKZYX and CodePink Willits. Medea Benjamin is one of thefounders of Global Exchange, an educational and travel group,and a founder of CodePink, a women’s peace activist group whichpromotes humor and theatre in its approach to anti-war and pro-human values campaigns and events. A suggested donation of $10will be accepted at the door. For more information on both events,call Melinda Clarke at 459-3780.

Local artists art exhibits to be shown at Savings Banks

Mendocino County Art Association members who will beexhibiting their paintings at local banks through August are: RuthLowery at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, 904 North StateSt., Ukiah; Don Pagano at Savings Bank of Mendocino County,East Road, Redwood Valley; Sharon Fenton and MichaelLaybourne at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Pear TreeCenter, Ukiah; Toni Onori at West America Bank, 319 E. PerkinsSt., Ukiah; and Jim Colling at Savings Bank of MendocinoCounty, 1100 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah.

Ann Post leads vocal workshops Aug. 5 through 12

Back from trips to Peru, China and India, Ann Post returns toWillits briefly to lead choral vocal camps in Willits from Aug. 5through 12. The two workshops include a voice/sound yoga work-shop (using the science of sound to access the body’s wisdom),and also a chamber choir/vocal jazz choral camp.

For more info please call 459-4436 or 459-1868.

Shoreline Riders annual rodeo set for this weekend

Tickets are available now for the Shoreline Riders annualrodeo, to take place on Aug. 5 and 6. For more information, con-tact Jeri Mitchell at 964-3702 or emailjlmitchell@mendolink.com.

Balinese and contemporary moderndance to be offered in Laytonville

There will be a Balinese dance lecture, demo and class pre-sented by Marguerite Lambert in association with Long ValleyDance School on Friday, Aug. 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The lec-ture and demonstration will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and thisfirst dance class will be from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Registration forthis 5 week session will run through Sept. 8 and the rest of theclasses will be on Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m.

There will also be a Contemporary Modern dance for adults,teens and pre-teens on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. This 5 weeksession will begin on Aug. 10., and be taught by MargueriteLambert and take place at the Long Valley Dance School inLaytonville. For more information, call 9648854.

Clay animiated charcters in action at the Plaza on Aug. 11

The community is invited to the Midnight Movie Madness,Friday Aug. 11 at dusk, to watch “Wallace and Gromit in theCurse of Were-Rabbit.”

Enjoy the beloved clay-animated characters from AardmanAnimations hit the big screen when clumsy but creative Wallaceinvents a humane pest-control outfit called “Anti-Pesto” to protectthe gardens in the neighborhood. With the annual Giant VegetableCompetition coming up, panic erupts when a “beast” begins feast-ing on the town’s vegetable plots. It is up to Wallace and his trustydog Gromit to hunt down the veggie invader.

The Moonlight Movie Madness season would not be possiblewithout its many wonderful sponsors. A special thanks to HomeAudio Video by dfm Car Stereo, the City of Ukiah, US Cellular,Parducci Wine Cellars, Flashfire Advertising & Shaved SquirrelProductions, Northwest Insurance, Edge Wireless, K-wine & MaxRadio, Bicoastal Media, Lawson’s Station, Shotgun restaurant,and the Savings Bank of Mendocino County.

Mark your calendars: Aug. 11 -- “Wallace & Gromit in theCurse of Were-Rabbit” in the Alex Thomas Plaza beginning atdusk. Popcorn, hotdogs, and refreshments will be available at theshow, so bring friends and family for a wonderful night under thestars in the plaza.

Mendocino Acoustic Blues workshop set for Friday, Aug. 11

The Mendocino Recreation and Community Center will pre-sent the first Mendocino Acoustic Blues Workshop, beginningFriday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m., with a concert featuring Eric Freeman,a traditional Piedmont bluesman from Virginia. Also performingwill be country-blues guitar wizard John Brandeburg, w ho hasperformed at numerous blues venues and festivals in northernCalifornia, and local bluesman Ragtime Rick Blaufeld.

Then, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Freeman,Brandeburg, and Blaufeld will each teach a two hour class demon-strating the finger-style Piedmont and Delta blues guitar tech-niques of several masters of the genre, including Blind boy Fuller,Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt, and Robert Johnson.Workshop classes are open to all guitarists, but are particularlyrecommended for those possessing at least intermediate guitarskills. Students should bring along a battery powered recorder, andtheir own guitar.

The workshop will wind up with a second concert at 7 p.m. onSaturday featuring Brandeburg and Blaufeld, entitled “TheEvolution of the Blues in Story and Song,” which will trace thehistory of the blues from Africa to Chicago. All events will be heldat the Mendocino Recreation Center, at School and Pine streets,off Little Lake in Mendocino.

The fee for the whole workshop, including both concerts, is$100, with a discounted price of $65 for students and seniors.Admission to the concerts only will be $15 for each concert, or$10 for students and seniors. All proceeds will benefit theMendocino Recreation Center’s after-school program scholarshipfund. Enrollment is limited to 20 students, so early registration issuggested. Those wishing to register should contact the Rec.Center at 937-4133, or call 895-3738 for more information.

‘Ukiah Idol’ final competition set for Friday, Aug. 11

“Ukiah Idol” audition winners will participate in the final com-petition at the Redwood Empire Fair. The finals for “Little Idol”and “Junior Idol” will be Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Contestants inthe 15-and-up age group are scheduled to appear Sunday, Aug. 13at 2 p.m. All performances for finalists will take place on theThurston Stage outdoors at the Fairgrounds.

Each finalist will receive free admission to the fair. The firstplace winner in each age category will receive a $75 cash awardand a trophy. Second and third place winners will receive ribbons.The highest scoring vocalists from the “Little Idol” and “JuniorIdol” competitions will open the “Ukiah Idol” show for contes-tants 15 and up.

Grand Prize of $150 and a trophy will be awarded to the “UkiahIdol” winner. The single highest scoring vocalist from all the con-testants will become eligible to go to the Gold Country Fair, Sept.8, 2006, in Auburn, Calif. to compete against other singers for atop prize of approximately $2500, the actual amount dependentupon the number of county fairs participating.

Contra Dance set for Saturday, Aug. 12The August Contra Dance in Ukiah will be on Saturday, Aug.

12 at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 207 North Pine Street (backentrance). The public is invited. The dance begins at 8 p.m. withbeginners’ instruction from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Live music will be pro-vided by The Julian Trio: Julian McClanahan-Calvert (fiddle),Brad McClanahan (guitar) and Bob Laughton (banjo/ mandolin).Lea Smith will call and teach all dances, including contra dances,square dances, circle dances, waltzes and polkas. Everyone in thecommunity is encouraged to come out and try these easy, tradi-tional and fun forms of dance. Bring your friends and family orcome by yourself; all ages are welcome. This dance is a mixer;dancers change partners for each dance, so there is no need tobring a partner. Wear comfortable clothes appropriate for dancing.Newcomers are welcome as all dances will be taught.

Ukiah Methodist Church is located at 206 N. Pine Street inUkiah. Please use the back entrance off Bush Street, betweenSmith and Standley Streets. The suggested donation for theevening is $7 for 12 and up, $3 for children under 12. Bring

snacks, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. For moreinformation call Paula at 463-2113.

Artists’ reception to be held at MCA on Saturday, Aug. 12

A second Saturday Artists’ Reception will be held Saturday,Aug. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Mendocino Art Center. The freereception offers guests the opportunity to meet and mingle withAugust’s featured gallery artists, while enjoying food, wine, livemusic and fabulous artwork.

The 15th annual Art in the Gardens festival to be held on Aug. 12

The 15th annual Art in the Gardens festival, featuring music,wine from 20 Mendocino County wineries, and fine art by 80North Coast artists, will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.12, in the 47-acre Mendocino Botanical Gardens, 18220 NorthHighway One, Fort Bragg. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at thedoor. For more information, call Karen at 964-4352 x 25, or gotto: www.gardenbythesea.org.

Sweet Spot coming to Ukiah Brewing Co.on Sunday, Aug. 12

The dance band “Sweet Spot” will be playing electrifying rock,soul and blues from the heart on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the UkiahBrewing Co. Have some fun, see your friends and prepare todance. Live music lives at the Ukiah Brewery! Show starts at 9:30p.m. For more info call 468- 5898.

Gloriana announces cast for comedic musical ‘Funny Girl’

The musical comedy, “Funny Girl” will run Aug. 18 throughOct. 1 at Eagles Hall Theatre in Fort Bragg. Celebrating 30 yearsof presenting musical comedy, Gloriana Opera Company will pre-sent Sandy Glickfeld as comedienne, Fanny Brice.

Filling out the cast is Bob Kresko as Fanny’s husband NickArnstsein, Joseph Garcia as Eddie Ryan, Suzie Frew-Harris asRose Brice (Fanny’s mother), with her card-playing cronies ofHenry Street played by Yvonne Armstrong, Darleen Jeffries, andSusan Parker. Tom Keeney (Fanny’s first employer who dismiss-es her from his show and thereby launches her into stardom) willbe portrayed by Fred Lemin with Sandra Baldocchi as Emma --Fanny’s dresser, and Steve Worthen as Florenz Ziegfeld.

Supporting the players are: stage director New York’s DonBovingloh; musical director Ted Kidwell; vocal director VinceRusso; and co-choreographers Cecelia Townsend and MaryHandlin. Nicole Allan is set designer, Diane Larson is costumedesigner, Ben Tuskes is light designer with Tony Tringale is tech-nical director.

“Funny Girl” is based on the early life of Fanny Brice, from herstart and success on Broadway to the end of her marriage to gam-bler Nick Arnstein. Songs you’re familiar with include: Don’tRain on My Parade; Sadie, Sadie; and People. For more informa-tion call 964-SHOW (7469) or visit www.gloriana.org

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Dear readers;

We have been making major improvements at The Ukiah Daily Journal over the past few months.

The Journal started out 2006 with a new Circulation Director and in February, we installed a

new, state-of-the-art, circulation computer system. This has allowed us to focus on improving

our customer service and to better communicate with customers and carriers alike.

As of June, we made things easier for our newspaper carriers by requiring subscribers to pay

directly to the newspaper for their subscriptions. This makes the work of delivery that much

easier for our carriers as they no longer have to collect payments from the subscribers.

We have opened several new single copy locations for your convenience, including locations

in Cloverdale.

We added a Sunday reporter to gain improved coverage of the Valley, especially for weekend

events.

We continue our award-winning coverage of our community with two new statewide awards -

one for feature writing and one for editorial writing – both from the California Newspaper

Publisher's Association. After receiving various comments on the timing of Monday’s deliveries in the past, we are

pleased to let everyone know that the Monday newspapers are arriving early and on time, as

we have resolved our print scheduling conflict.

We have also invested in a new printing press located at our Lakeport plant. This major

investment is clearly evident by the striking improvements on our inside pages. The color is

also sharp and “jumping” off the pages.

We have also increased our page count capability per section from 16 pages to 20 pages and

on tabloid size sections from 32 pages to 40 pages. The new press also allows for two more

full color positions on inside pages. Brooktrails has returned to seven day delivery as residents there have patiently tolerated 5

day delivery for some time now.

A redesigned TV section debuted in June with easier to read grids and more entertainment

news, plus inside full color. We also added Relish – a monthly food magazine.

We have also added dedicated staff to help expand our online capabilities and we invite

everyone to visit ukiahdailyjournal.com

Thank you for your input - we listened and we took action.

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Mendocino County’s local newspaper

BILLBOARD

THE BORN LOSER

FRANK AND ERNEST

BEETLE BAILEY

BLONDIE

by Art and Chip Sansom

by Bob Thaves

by Mort Walker

by Dean Young and Jim Raymond

Friday, Aug. 4, 2006Because your timing is

likely to be much better thanit has been in the past, yourpossibilities for fulfillingseveral ambitious undertak-ings you’ve been nurturinglook pretty good in the yearahead. Follow yourinstincts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Guard against inclinationsto get excited over impracti-cal deals you hear about. Ifyou’re not vigilant, youwon’t be very effective inmanaging your resourcesand you’ll lose out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22) -- Involvements withothers are likely to go moresmoothly when they are con-ducted earlier in the dayrather than later. As timeticks on, you may be less

understanding and patient.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.

23) -- Although you’re usu-ally pretty levelheaded, youmight negatively judge oth-ers for undefined emotionalreasons instead of purelylogical ones. It won’t winyou any popularity contests.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.22) -- If your spending pat-terns impel you to try tokeep up with the Joneses,you might find that later,when you tally up the cost of“putting on the dog,” it was-n’t worth the expense.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec. 21) -- Even thoughyou will be your usuallycongenial self most of theday, you could expect muchmore from others in returnthan they’re able to give and

make some unreasonabledemands.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be privyto some confidential infor-mation about which you areextremely eager to tell oth-ers. If this urge becomes toooverwhelming, you’re likelyto spill the beans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You might bemore receptive than usual toinvestment proposals. Becareful, however, becauseyou might not be able toaccurately assess the goodones from the bad and actimpulsively.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March20) -- Disappointment islikely if you expect creditfrom others for an accom-plishment you have yet to

achieve. Do what needsdoing and then let the deedsspeak for themselves.

ARIES (March 21-April19) -- In order to reach yourobjective, you must be tena-cious and have continuity ofpurpose. If either of theseelements are lacking, thereisn’t much chance you’ll fin-ish what you start.

TAURUS (April 20-May20) -- Although thingsshould be running smoothlyfor you, there’s a chance youmight be too sensitive andread slights into commentswhere none were intended,which would spoil your day.

GEMINI (May 21-June20) -- There’s a chance yourperceptions could be out ofstep with what is actuallyoccurring. If this should

happen, you might erro-neously make judgmentsthat won’t serve your bestinterests.

CANCER (June 21-July22) -- Strive to remain trueto your essential tasks,because if you allow unex-pected happenings to affectyour clarity regarding prior-ity objectives, you’re notlikely to accomplish youraims.

Get a jump on life byunderstanding the influ-ences which are governingyou in the year ahead. Sendfor your Astro-Graph yearahead predictions by mail-ing $2 to Astro-Graph, c/othis newspaper, P.O. Box167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to state yourzodiac sign.

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T I M E O U TEditor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 udj@pacific.net

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DOONESBURY HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

by Charles M. Schulz

by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

by Scott Adams

by Lynn Johnson

by Gary Trudeau by Dik Browne

Today is the 215th day of 2006 and the44th day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1492,Christopher Columbus, seeking a sea route tothe Far East, departed Palos, Spain.

In 1914, Germany declared war on France.

In 1958, the nuclear-powered submarineNautilus became the first vessel to cross theNorth Pole underwater.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Ernie Pyle(1900-45), journalist/war correspondent; JohnScopes (1900-70), schoolteacher; Leon Uris

(1924-2003), novelist; Tony Bennett (1926-),singer, is 80; Martin Sheen (1940-), actor, is66; Martha Stewart (1941-), TV personali-ty/business mogul, is 65; Tom Brady (1977-),football player, is 29.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1984, gymnastMary Lou Retton scored a perfect 10 on hervault to win the gold medal in the All-Aroundcompetition.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “War makes strange,giant creatures out of us little, routine menwho inhabit the earth.” -- Ernie Pyle

TODAY’S FACT: The Navy’s submarineservice has received more decorations ofhonor, per person, than any other Navybranch.

TODAY’S MOON: Between first quarter(August 2) and full moon (August 9).

Datebook: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2006

Classifiedkeep you on the right track. 468-3500

Dear Annie: I am almost 14 years old, andI have been feeling really depressed lately.You see, I hate myself -- my clothes, my skin,my body, my looks, my glasses, my personal-ity, my life, everything. I am dreading schoolnext year, because I feel invisible there, andwhen people do notice me, it’s usually in anegative way.

I don’t have much self-esteem or confi-dence. I feel I have nothing to live for. I havehad suicidal thoughts, but I don’t think I couldever follow through. I have considered coun-seling, but I don’t think it will help, because Ican’t see that it will change anything. It’s hardto talk to anyone about this, because theydon’t understand what it’s like. Sometimes Ijust want to give up, because life isn’t worth it.Please help me. I can’t stand this anymore. --Sad

Dear Sad: Your letter is a cry for help, butplease know that you are not alone. A lot ofkids your age are unhappy with themselves.

You are transitioning from childhood intoadulthood, and the process can be difficult andsometimes painful. The good news is, it does-n’t last forever, and talking to someone aboutyour problems can ease your way. Whenschool is back in session, see your schoolcounselor. But until then, talk to your parentsor an adult relative or friend, tell them howyou feel and ask for an appointment with aprofessional. You also can go online and checkout kidshealth.org for information on depres-sion. And get some exercise -- it raises yourendorphin levels and makes you feel better.

Dear Annie: When I was a kid, I wasalways told that when there is no sidewalk,

you should always walk on the side facingoncoming traffic. Is this message still spreadtoday?

I constantly see joggers, mothers withstrollers, and kids nearly get run over frombehind. They are completely oblivious tooncoming cars. I realize we are accustomed totraveling on the right side of the street, but inthe case of pedestrians, I think we should edu-cate children in elementary school to walkagainst traffic, so they can see danger comingand have a chance to jump out of the way. --Safety First

Dear Safety First: You are right. TheNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration recommends that in placeswhere there are no sidewalks, pedestriansshould walk facing oncoming traffic. Please,readers, educate your children. We want youto be safe.

Dear Annie: I cared for my father when hewas terminal. Being able to do this was a gift.

As a daughter, I was nervous about my

father’s dignity, but he put me at ease and saidhe preferred to have me taking care of himrather than a stranger. I bathed him, helpedhim on and off the commode, did his personalhygiene and cleaned his catheter daily. Wewould just chat about whatever came to mindand not dwell on what was being done.

We also had in-home care from hospice.Medicare paid for it and provided all of theequipment, medicine, etc. Dad was able to diein the home he loved, and the family was ableto spend time with him day or night. Duringthis time, I had some wonderful talks with mydad, and I always will cherish those moments.

I would encourage those caring for dyingparents to try and keep them at home if possi-ble. My parents had 53 wonderful yearstogether, and when my dad died, Mom was byhis side. -- Been There in Virginia Beach

Dear Virginia: Those who can physicallyand emotionally care for a dying parent are ablessing. Thank you for pointing out the bene-fits for the caregiver as well as the loved one.

T I M E O U TEditor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 udj@pacific.net

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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.

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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.

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NOTICE OF ORDER OF FORFEITUREUNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAVID NUNEZMALDONADO and GUADALUPE MARIA LUNA

CASE NO. CR-S-04-408-DFL

Notice is hereby given that on June 28, 2006, in caseof United States v. David Nunez Maldonado and Guadalupe Maria Luna, Case No. CR-S-04-408 DFL, the United States District Court for theEastern District of California entered an Ordercondemning and forfeiting the following property to theUnited States of America:a. Approximately $7,139.00 in U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 26, 2004;b. Approximately $2,405.00 in U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 26, 2004;c. Approximately $8,986.20 in U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 27, 2004, from Umpqua Bank,account number 990050544, held in the name of DavidNunez;d. Approximately $16, 889.93 U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 27, 2004, from Wells Fargo Bank,account number 0039971692, held in the name of DavidNunez;e. Approximately $4,991.25 in U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 27, 2004, from Redwood CreditUnion, account number 11000000212028, held in thename of David Nunez;f. Approximately $8,616.50 in U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 27, 2004, from Savings Bank ofMendocino County, account number 02080911, heldin the name of David Nunez;g. Approximately $14,476.30 in U.S. Currency seizedon or about October 27, 2004, from Bank of Americaaccount number 01282-06808, held in the name ofDavid Nunez;h. All funds in Bancomer Bank Account Number1115613736 located in Mexico; andi. All funds in Bancomer Bank Account Number00143052648 located in Mexico.

The foregoing Preliminary Order of Forfeiture havingbeen entered on June 28, 2006, the United States herebygives notice of its intention to dispose of the forfeitedproperty in such manner as the Department of Justicemay direct. Any person having or claiming a legal right,title or interest in the aforementioned property mustfile with the Clerk, U.S. District Court, 501 I Street, Room4-200, Sacramento, CA 95814, and serve a copy onthe U.S. Attorney’s Office, a Petition for Ancillary Hearingwithin thirty (30) days of the final publication of thisnotice.The petition shall be for a hearing to adjudicatethe validity of the petitioner’s alleged interest in theproperty, shall be signed by the petitioner under penaltyof perjury, and shall set forth the nature and extentof the petitioner’s right, title or interest in the forfeitedproperty, the time and circumstances of petitioner’sacquisition of the right, title and interest in the forfeitedproperty and any additional facts supporting the petitioner’sclaim and the relief sought.

Attorney for Plaintiff

MATTHEW STEGMANAssistant U.S. Attorney501 I Street, Suite 10-100Sacramento, CA 95814

ANTONIO C. AMADORUnited States Marshal501 I Street, Suite 5600Sacramento, CA 95814

514-067-13,20,27,8-3/06

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso)

MCV-185303NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso a Acusado)SHALAMA HAMMOND aka

511-067-13,20,27,8-3/06

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso)

MCUK-CVCV-04-12276NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso a Acusado)VIRGINIA HARRINGTON,TRUSTEE OF THE GREENWOOD COMMONS TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1979YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (A Ud. le estádemandando) THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OFCALIFORNIA, acting by and through the DepartmentofTransportationYou have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summonsis served on you to file a typewritten response at thiscourt. A letter or phone call will not protect you; yourtypewritten response must be in proper legal form ifyou want the court to hear your case. If you do notfile your response on time, you may lose the case,and your wages, money and property may be takenwithout further warning from the court.There are otherlegal requirements.You may want to call an attorneyright away. If you do not know an attorney, you maycall an attorney referral service or a legal aid office(listed in the phone book).Después de que le entreguen esta citación judicial ustedtiene un plazo de 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS parapresentar una respuesta escrita a máquina en estacorte. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no le ofreceraprotección; su respuesta escrita a máquina tiene quecumplir con las formalidades legales apropiadas si ustedquiere que la corte escuche su caso.Si usted no presentasu respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso, y le puedenquitar su salario, su dinero y otras cosas de su propiedadsin aviso adicional por parte de la corte. Existen otrosrequisitos legales. Puede que usted quiera llamar aun abogado inmediatamente.Si no conoce a un abogado,puede llamar a un servicio de referencia de abogadoso a una oficina de ayuda legal (vea al directorio telefónico).The name and address of the court is: (El nombre ydirección de la corte es) SUPERIOR COURT OFCALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, 100 N. StateStreet, Ukiah, CA 95482TO DEFENDANT VIRGINIA HARRINGTON, TRUSTEEOF THE GREENWOOD COMMONS TRUST DATEDFEBRUARY 17. 1979: A Complaint in EminentDomain has been filed by plaintiff THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, acting by and throughthe Department of Transportation, against you.Said proceeding is brought to acquire certain real propertyor interests in real property for a public use, namely,for state and public highway purposes.Said real property or interests in real property are situatedin the County of Mendocino, State of California, andare described as PARCEL 11233 (A.P. 127-250-10),commonly known as 6401 South Highway 1, Elk, CA95432, and more particularly described as follows:For State Highway purposes, that property in thenorthwest quarter in Section 35, Township 15 North,Range 17 West, Mount Diablo Meridian described inthe deed to Greenwood Commons Trust, recorded inBook 1230, at Page 638, Mendocino County Records,described as follows:Commencing at a 6”x6” concrete monument on thewest line of State Highway 1, said point marking the

easterly terminus of the course, “Thence, North 79°31’47’’East, 82.05 feet;” of Parcel II in the deed recordedin Book 398, at Page 438, Mendocino County

Records; thence, N. 2° 10’39’’ (=N. 2° 07’59’’E.calculated), 203.047 meters, to a 6’’x6’’ concretemonument on the east line of State Highway 1, markingthe northerly terminus of the course, “Thence, South

14° 21’11’’ East, 333.89 feet,” of Parcel II of said deed,said point being the Point of Beginning; (1) Thence,

S. 24° 59'14'' E., 96.557 meters to the northwest lineof the lands conveyed in the deed to Elk Co. WaterDistrict recorded in Book 2323, at Page 51, MendocinoCounty Records;

(2) Thence, S. 34° 33’47’’ W., 23.930 meters alongsaid northwest line to the east line of State Highway1 as described in the aforementioned deed recordedin Book 398, at Page 438; Mendocino CountyRecords;(3) Thence, northerly along said east line of State Highway1, 110.626 meters to the Point of Beginning.The bearings and distances used in the above descriptionare on the California Coordinate System of 1983, Zone2, as determined by ties to the California High PrecisionGeodetic Network, Epoch 1991.35. Multiply distancesby 1.0000890 to obtain ground distances. A.P. 127-250-10.The name, address and telephone number ofplaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:(El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono delabogado del demandante, o del demandante que notiene abogado, es)Frank D. ValentiniBar No. 191001, Behrens, Gossage, Baca, Wong,Valentini595 Market Street, Suite 1700San Fransisco, CA, 94105(415) 904-5700DATE: (Fecha) Oct 6, 2004/s/Clerk, Tania G. Urgin-CapoblancoSheila Grant, Deputy

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FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0539

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:WET-N-DIRTYEQUIPMENT8890 East RdRedwood Valley, Ca 95470W. Sean Tierce8890 East Rd Redwood Valley, Ca 95470This business is conductedby a Corporation. Stateof incorporation:California. The registrantcommenced to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name or nameslisted above on July 28,2006. Endorsed-Filed onAugust 2, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s/W. Sean TierceW. SEAN TIERCECEO

557-067-26/8-2,9,16/06

FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-0522

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:NORTH COAST TIMBERCONSULTINGPO BOX 281 Comptche CA 95427Matthew Wyatt Evans10400 North Evan DrComptche CA 95472Vivian Hanaco Evans10400 North Evan DrComptche CA 95427This business is conductedby Husband & Wife. Theregistrants commencedto transact business underthe fictitious businessname or names listedabove on July 25, 2006.Endorsed-Filed on July 25,2006 at the MendocinoCounty Clerks Office./s/Matthew Wyatt EvansMATTHEW WYATTEVANS

556-067-27/8-3,10,17/06

FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-0521

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:WAGON WHEEL LANDLLCPO Box 1674 Mendocino Ca 95460Marlene E White906 Glass Beach DrFort Bragg Ca 95437Vivian EvansPO Box 1674Mendocino Ca 95460Matthew Wyatt EvansPO Box 1674Comptche Ca 95427Ronald White906 Glass Beach DrFort Bragg Ca 9560This business isconducted by a LimitedLiability Company. Theregistrants commencedto transact business underthe fictitious businessname or names listedabove on July 25, 2006.Endorsed-Filed on July 25,2006 at the MendocinoCounty Clerks Office/s/Matthew Wyatt EvansMATTHEW WYATTEVANSVICE PRESIDENT

537-067-20,27/8-3,10/06

FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0504

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:PLATINUMPROFESSIONAL INVESTMENTS, LLC776 S. State St. #204Ukiah, CA. 95482PLATINUMPROFESSIONAL INVESTMENTS, LLC147 Gibson St.Ukiah, CA 95482This business isconducted by a LimitedLiability Company. Theregistrants commencedto transact business underthe fictitious businessname or names listedabove on August 1, 2006.Endorsed-Filed on July 18,2006 at the MendocinoCounty Clerks Office./s/Raena BowerRAENA BOWERVICE PRESIDENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

515-067-13,20,27,8-3/06

FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0492

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:Stephen & Walker,Stephen & WalkerWinery 13800 Old Toll RoadHopland , CA 95449Trust Winery LTD13800 Old Toll RoadHopland, CA 95449This business is conductedby a Corporation. Stateof incorporation:California. The registrantcommenced to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name or nameslisted above on July 1,2006. Endorsed-Filed onJuly 12, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s/Nancy B. walkerNANCY B. WALKERCFO464-06

7-20,27,8-3,10/06FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

File No.: 2006-F0454THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:TWO FEATHERSPRIVATE SECURITYENFORCEMENT4740 Burke Hill Dr. #A Ukiah, Ca 95482Perry Glenn JoshuaTripp4740 Burke Hill Dr. #A Ukiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby an Individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onAug 1, 2006. Endorsed-Filed on June 20, 2006 atthe Mendocino CountyClerks Office./s Perry Glenn Joshua TrippPERRY GLENN JOSHUATRIPP

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHALAMA HAMMOND aka SHALAMAHAWKSWORTH and DOES ONE through TEN,inclusive.YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (A Ud. le estádemandando) REDWOOD COAST PETROLEUM, INC.,a California Corporation.You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summonsis served on you to file a typewritten response at thiscourt. A letter or phone call will not protect you; yourtypewritten response must be in proper legal form ifyou want the court to hear your case. If you do notfile your response on time, you may lose the case, andyour wages, money and property may be taken withoutfurther warning from the court. There are other legalrequirements. You may want to call an attorney rightaway. If you do not know an attorney, you may call anattorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed inthe phone book).Después de que le entreguen esta citación judicial ustedtiene un plazo de 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS para presentaruna respuesta escrita a máquina en esta corte. Unacarta o una llamada telefónica no le ofreceraprotección; su respuesta escrita a máquina tiene quecumplir con las formalidades legales apropiadas si ustedquiere que la corte escuche su caso.Si usted no presentasu respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso, y le puedenquitar su salario, su dinero y otras cosas de su propiedadsin aviso adicional por parte de la corte. Existen otrosrequisitos legales. Puede que usted quiera llamar aun abogado inmediatamente.Si no conoce a un abogado,puede llamar a un servicio de referencia de abogadoso a una oficina de ayuda legal (vea al directorio telefónico).The name and address of the court is: (El nombre ydirección de la corte es) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OFSONOMA,600 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE,ROOM 107-J, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’sattorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (Elnombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogadodel demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado,es)WILLIAM J. DOUGLAS, SBN:125079JACK H. NISSEN, SBN: 72110NISSAN & DOUGLAS2356 GOLD MEADOW WAY SUITE #250GOLD RIVER, CA 95670(916) 853-7310DATE: (Fecha) January 20, 2006/s/KATHLEEN ROBINSON, DeputyNAME, Deputy

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

CNA’s F/T, P/T, days& PM’s.

Great working cond.Apply in person

Valley View SkilledNursing Center,

1162 S.Dora, Ukiah

ClassifiedRepresentativeposition available.

Approximately 32 to 40hours per week. Noweekends. Must havegreat customer serviceskills and excellent phoneskills. good spelling andtyping abilities are aplus. Must be reliable andable to pass mandatorydrug test. Starting pay$8.50 per hour pluscommission and benefits.

P/U application @Hometown Shopper,

194 Ford Rd.Ukiah

CLASSIFIEDADVERTISING SALES CLERK

This is a great entry-level newspaper

advertising job. Ifyou are computerliterate, have the

heart of a salesperson, the

organizational skillsof a Librarian, agood grasp of

English, and canspell and type

accurately, pleasecome in and fill out

an application orfax in your resume.The Ukiah Daily

Journal, Classified

Advertising Dept.,590 S. School St.

UkiahFax: 468-5780

CLASS BTow 32’ gooseneck.

Help deliver Mfg.homes. Pay DOE.

707-489-3779

CASEWORKER$30,000

(Social Welfare)Native American cashassistance program in

Lake County. Exp.working w/tribal

people helpful. CleanDMV.

Benefits. Applic &Job Description at

www.cttp.net or707-263-4913. Closes

8/4. Indian HiringPref. Applies.

ADMIN ASSTMendocino College

Counseling office, FT,468-3062.

www.mendocino.edu

120 HELPWANTED

CAREGIVERSPrivate home careagency needs exp.

caregivers for elderly &developmentally

disabled adults. F/T,P/T avl in Ukiah.

$10-$11/hr. plus mi.CDL, auto ins., cleanDMV & good refs a

must. Toll free 1-877-964-2001

Caregiver for mentalhealth facility.

Knowledge of Psychmeds. $8-$10 hr to

start. 467-0911

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.

BANKINGCentral ServicesAdjustment DeskSavings Bank of

Mendocino County isaccepting

applications forCentral Services

AdjustmentDesk. Check

adjustment/researchposition handles

incoming and outgoing check adjustments.

Performs a variety ofdaily departmental

tasks including reportreview,

correspondence,filing, and telephone

inquiries. Serves as back up for

statement preparationand processing.

Customer service experience required.Banking experience

helpful.Apply in person atSavings Bank, 200N. School St. CA byFriday, August 11,

2006at 4:00p.m.

AA/EOE m/f/v/d

NCO/Rccc-Lower LkRes & Ref Specialist I.

Assist/refer familiesseeking childcare, trainCC providers; Req. AAin CDV/ECE or rel’d fldor equiv. exp. $10.95-

$11.50/hr DOQ + bene.30-40 hrs/wk. for applcontact NCO 800-606-

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

8/14/06 (Postmarks notaccepted). EOE

Aide for after-schoolprogram for young

adults with dev.disabilities 2-3

days/wk, 2:30-7:30p.m. $8.75/hr. Resume

& cvr ltr toIndependence Plus,

301 S. State St. Ukiah 463-8725 EOE

120 HELPWANTED

BankingCentral Services

Assistant ManagerSavings Bank of

Mendocino County isaccepting

applications forCentral Services

Assistant Manager.Carries outsupervisory

responsibilities inaccordance with thebanks policies and

applicable laws in theabsence of the

Central ServicesManager.

Includes check andstatement

processing, overdraftand stop payment review, research,various customer

service duties.Salary range: $2126-

$3188 D.O.E.Apply in person at

Savings Bank200 N. School St.

Ukiah CAby Friday August

11, 2006at 4:00 pm.

AA/EOE m/f/v/d

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

@ Project Sanctuary,499 Leslie St.,Ukiah Deadline

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

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

462-7892

110 EMPLOYMENTWANTED

Found 7/24/06Dachshund. Call

Humane Society toclaim.485-0123

30 LOST &FOUND

UkiahDaily

JournalDelivered

to YourDoor

468-0123

THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 -13

Toyota ‘05 Tundra Ltd.Dbl. Cab. 4dr, 4wd, V8.Wht/beige leath. 28K

miles excel. cond. $28K 984-8194

GMC ‘63 1/2 tonneeds work. $700 391-

7342

Ford Ranger ‘97w/shell. 5sp. 123k mi.

runs well. 1 owner.$1900. 463-2065

Ford F350, 1995, withservice body, exc.

cond., $5200.485-0830

Chevy ‘84 Diesel3/4ton. Needs work.

$800. 391-7342

670 TRUCKSFOR SALE

Jeep ‘92 Wrangler,soft top.New stereo &

carpet. 90K mi.$5000. 456-9016

Ford Explorer 19944x4 V6– Eddie Bauerpkg, including leather,pwr seats, windows,

locks. Tow pkg. $4750OBO. 349-0194 or

274-4448.

Ford ‘99 F-250 Diesel/Super Cab/4x4/AT one

owner #B61162$10,500 Marino’s

Auto Sales 485-0499

650 4X4'SFOR SALE

We recycle and pay $for battery core,

radiators, alum. whls,copper & brass. 467-1959, 707-829-2950

630 AUTO PARTS &ACCESSORIES

Harley Sportster ‘025800 mi. exc. cond.

saddle bags inc. Blk.$6,500 459-6460

Kawasaki Ninja ‘05Black & green. Brand

new cond. 270 mi.$4,000 459-6460

2004 KTM 85 Excel. cond.

Extra parts. $2500.485-1231

‘04 Aprilia Mojito 50Scooter. Excel. mpg.

$1600/bo.621-2421

620 MOTOR-CYCLES

Yamaha ‘05 450 Quad$6800 w/trailer

$5600w/out463-0261

Demco ‘04 5000lb towdolly excellent

condition $1400.BO463-0261

610 REC VEHCAMPING

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.

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

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.

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 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.

590 GARAGESALES

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.

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

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

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

‘03 Kabota BX 2200Frt. load. Mower.400 hrs. $10,000

485-0290

520 FARMEQUIPMENT

Beautiful Reg. Arabiansexl’t ground mannors,started under saddle.

Grey $500-$3000. 272-3630

2 horse trailer, goodfloor, brakes and lights.

Roof needs work.$1000/bo

510 LIVESTOCK

Wanted: Home for 7 yrold female/ylw

lab/retriver mix. Goodcompainion dog

489-4331

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

AKC Pomeranianpups, 2 males, OrangeSable & Blue Cream.

$700ea 462-7656

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

Beautiful FREE Kittens. 10wks, 2m, 1f.

In Ukiah. Call Soon.508-8089

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

Treadmill many controls, 20’X40’ poolcover. Make offer 462-

6962

SPA-Deluxe ‘06model. 30 jets.

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

Skyline 1986, Manuf.home, 2 bdrm, 1

1/2bth, 14x56, $5000Rdy to move U haul.

Good Condition. 489-3580/ 895-2631

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

Fire Wood For SaleCan Deliver.485-1271

or 272-6967 Eddie

AB Lounge “New”Assembled. $80

462-1812

For Sale: Nordiak 4per. Hot tub $3,000

OB, Furniture, CD PlayEtc. Call 707-354-2288

CA

480 MISC.FOR SALE

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

5403

470 ANTIQUES

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

$475 Westside sharebath and

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

$450/mo. utilities inc.furnished room for 1

person. N/S/D/P Avail 8-13 468-5556

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

W.side Ukiah.3bdrm.2ba.2 car gar.Yard service incl. $1400mo. 1st, last & sec. dep.462-4346 ask for Lorie

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

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

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

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

$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

2bd. 1.5 ba. 1201Carrigan. Front yardmaintained.$1100.$1300sec. 462-4759

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

Lux. 2 bd 2 ba Apt.W/D, DW, Garage

$950.00 mo. + dep.468-5426

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

ALDERWOOD APTS1450 S.State St. NEW

OWNERS Refurbished 2 bd.DW\Garage+pool

$850 mo. 463-2325

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

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

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

8, washer & dryer 743-1953

2 bd 1/5 ba THDW, Cov. Pkg $800.00mo. + dep. 468-5426

1bd. Senior complex.Downtown. No pets.

Super location.$675 +dep. 463-8896

1&2bd Apts. availableon N. Main & N. Bush

$725/$795/mo,no pets. 462-4759

$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

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.

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

120 HELPWANTED

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 hr@mcoe.usContinuous

Recruitment EOE

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

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

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

PROGRAMADMINISTRATOR

MENDOCINOCOUNTY

DEPARTMENT ofSOCIAL SERVICES

SALARY: $1,755-$2,133/Bi-weeklyResearch issues,analyze reports &

make recommendationfor the design &administration of

programs. 3 yrs exp. &BA degree or

experience may count.FT w/benefits. Forinformation call:

(707)467-5866 or goto www.mss.ca.gov

“CareerOpportunities” Closes

08/11/06.

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

units, little friends. 463-2273

Potter Valley HealthCenter

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

job info. Deadline8/21/06

Pet Care Tech/BatherPT & FT Apply in

person Blue RibbonPets 5290 N. State

120 HELPWANTED

PEST CONTROLTECHNICIAN

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

DMV. Pay DOE+benefits 462-7704

OFFICEASSISTANT III

Mendocino CountyDepartment of Social ServicesSalary: $1026-

$1,247/Bi-WeeklySeeking individuals

with superborganizational &

communication skills.2 yrs. Clerical

experience required.Closes 8/11/06. Forinfo call (707)467-

5866 or go to:www.mss.ca.gov to

CareerOpportunities.

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

Mountain View Assisted Living

is now looking for a Dietary Aide- Split shift &

P.M. Receptionist.5-7:30. 4 nights/wk.

Apply in person.

MEDICALRECEPTIONIST

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

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

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

Mail Order Co.located in Ukiah hasjob openings for thefollowing positions:• Order processor• Inventory Clerk• Office Assistant/

Cust. Service937-1648 or fax

resume to 937-1762

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

F/T, PT, Front Desk/Night Auditor,

housekeeping, pleaseapply at the Holiday

Inn Express

120 HELPWANTED

Line cooks PT/FT &Bartender FT

Please Apply at theHopland Inn 13401South Highway 101

Hopland 95449

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 line@wwwtrinitycfs.org

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

Kennel Attendent 15-30hrs/wk, somewknds, call Best In

Show 463-8400

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

Journeyman LevelTech. needed in fast growing dealership,

Exp. req. Flat rate pay.Apply online:

thurstonhonda.com

Journeyman Carpenter462-6377

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.

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

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

emailbmohrlant@airdesignrnc.c

omAIRdesign.

HVAC InstallerShop/Helper person.Redwood Heating-

Cooling775 E. Gobbi St.

(707) 462-8630 faxNo calls please!

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

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

FIREFIGHTERSWANTED. No exp.

necessary. All trainingand travel provided atour expense. Max age

34 for H.S. Grads.Benefits pkg+salary.

Call1-800-345-6289.

Fast Lube Technician

exp. required, drugtesting. 462-4472

F/T OPTOMETRICASSISTANTto handle allaspects ofdispensing

eyeglasses & contactlenses & some officeprocedures. 462-5361

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

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

All Shifts Available!Full-Time & Part-Time.No experience needed.Full training provided.

Drug test required,cannabis not tested forhire. Help disabled intheir home. 485-0165.

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

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,

swow@pacific.net

CoordinatorCommunity Integration

Program, for sm.groups of 18-22 yr. old

students withdevelopmental

disabilities, for schoolyear starting 8/06.

Supervising exp. req’d.3 days/wk. 2:00 p.m.-8p.m. Starts $14.07/hr.Resume & cvr ltr toIndependence Plus,

301 S. State St., Ukiah463-8725 EOE

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

Business Manager10-20 hrs wk.

Sal. neg.Call 467-9294

120 HELPWANTED

14- THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 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

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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

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5 1/2” 5 1/2”4”

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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

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Escobar ServicesAll types of home repair,remodeling, construction,

window & door repair,carpentry & tile

Can fix almost anything.

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COUNTERTOPS

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Bill & Craig707.467.3969

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

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• 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,

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707-621-0422C-10 #825758

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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

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No CSLB Insured

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

SPA & SALON

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• 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

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RAFA LLAMAS621-0566354-0293

CONSTRUCTION

• New Construction• Additions• Remodels• RepairsAll phases

of constructionand repairs

Lic#872592

(707) 489-3158

UPHOLSTERY

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468-5883275 Cherry St. • Unit A • Ukiah

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• Supplies & Chemicals• Equipment installation,Repairs and Maintenance

Call Jason or Tony354.3323 • 354.1089

pool servicepool service

RESTAURANT

Fine MediterraneanDelights

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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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707-485-0310

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Parking Lot Re-Striping& Power WashingResidentialCommercial

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VERY NICE 3/1 withbeautiful new kitchen,and detached shop,

just $349,900 locatedat 1099 N. Pine St. Call

Mickey Pope RWSR467-3638

Oak Manor3bd/2ba, 2 car gar.Very clean, $384K.Contact 272-1769

Hopland, 2 1bdrm,1bth, remodeled

houses on one lot.$350,000,

5 rental units &a space rent, $3500

per mo. income,$550,000 - Simmons

489-8600C21-Les Ryan

Foreclosure! 4bdrm,2bth, Only $180k, forlistings, 800-749-7901

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FOR SALE BYOWNER

Sweet Westside UkiahHome, 803 West ClaySt. 2bd/1b, 1008 sqft.Shady Corner lot w/

Redwoods, fruit trees &year round

flowers. Detach. Gar. w/Guest Unit & Bath.

$325K. call 468-5752 for appt.

4brdm renovated,close to stores &

services. Many newupgrades. $375K

Blandford RE 391-7612

3bd/1b House N. State St.Ukiah

1500sqft. Fixer.Makeoffer 391-7342

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credit problems? Unusual property

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RATES STILL LOW!Call Larry WrightGOLDEN BEAR

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2 bedroom,1 bath

manufacturedhome with new

roof, new flooring, newpaint inside/

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vineyard views inback.

Very quiet all agepark.

$38,000

Beverly SandersRealty Company

463-2570Call Kim at489-7205

orTerry at

272-4309

Blue Lakes 2 dbl. widehome 55+ park. $5K.&$33K. Rent $365. w/h2o

696-0363

720 MOBILESFOR SALE

Interstate 2004 20’enclosed car trailer.

Asking $4,750.00 Ron485-1400

690 UTILITYTRAILERS

Subaru ‘01 ForesterGood Cond. $8000.obo

983-6256or local 318-7684

M-B Kompressor ‘97SLK230. 82K Immac.1st edition hard-topconvt. $17,000 firm

485-0619

Lexus 2002 SC430,Pearl White. exc cond,$40900K, Must Sell This

Weekend (541)482-2271

Honda ‘99 Civic EX2DR AT Loaded#028089 $5900.

Marino’s Auto Sales485-0499

Honda ‘00 Insight5 Sp-Hybird 50+mpg.One owner #003681

$7900. Marino’sAuto Sales 485-0499

Ford Taurus SE ‘98sports pkg, V6-24

valve, Power sunroof,Pwr, windows, locks,seat, cruise cont. tilt,etc. $4800 OBO349-0194 or 274-4448.

Ford ‘04 ExplorerExcellent cond. 20mpg,$15000.BO 367-5425

Chrys. Cordoba ‘79T-Top, 69K mi. Needs

carb. work. Worthrestoring $1100 OBO

468-5199

Mitsubishi Eclipse2003 GTS 5spd,

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(707)463-3405

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By ERICA WERNERAssociated Press

WASHINGTON — Tipmoney earned by waitresses inLas Vegas, manicurists inHollywood and bartenders inSeattle is on the table in thenation’s capital as lawmakersscrap over an election-yearminimum wage bill.

Nevada, California andWashington are among sevenstates where workers get tokeep their tips on top of get-ting paid their state’s full min-imum wage. In other states,tip-earning workers get paidless and make up the differ-ence with tips.

A provision in GOP-writtenminimum wage legislationpassed by the House andunder consideration this weekby the Senate could changethe law in those seven states— the others are Montana,Alaska, Minnesota andOregon. It would deal a paycut of $3 or more an hour tothousands of waiters, bellhopsand hairdressers in thosestates, according toDemocrats and labor groups.

“Everything that has beenachieved in seven states tosupport low-wage workerswho earn tips is destroyed bythis bill,” said Sen. DianneFeinstein, D-Calif. “This billwould slash the salaries ofthousands of workers.”

Senate Minority LeaderHarry Reid, D-Nev., called theprovision a “travesty.”

Republicans and theNational RestaurantAssociation, which opposes aminimum wage increase andfought for the tip provision,dispute the Democratic inter-pretation. They say the legis-lation is only intended to havean impact when the states inquestion increase their mini-mum wage — at which pointthe increase would come outof a worker’s tips, not anemployer’s payroll.

“No provision results in thelowering of wages for anyworker. The purpose of theprovision is to allow employ-ers with tipped employees tocount their employees’ tips aswages for purposes of meetingtheir minimum wage obliga-tion,” Brendan Flanagan, aspokesman for the NationalRestaurant Association, saidin a statement Tuesday afterDemocrats began raising con-cerns.

A memo by the nonpartisanCongressional Research

Service on Wednesday backedup the Democratic position.Under the bill language, theseven affected states “wouldseem to be prohibited fromenforcing the minimum wagerate provisions of their lawswith respect to a tippedemployee” said the memo,written by Jon A.Shimabukuro, a legislativeattorney at the research ser-vice, for Sen. Barbara Boxer,D-Calif.

But in a letter to SenateMajority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., a Labor Departmentofficial said the departmentwould interpret the bill’s lan-guage as protecting currentwages for tipped employees inthe seven states. VictoriaLipnic, assistant secretary oflabor for employment stan-dards, offered in the letter towork with lawmakers to clari-fy the intent of the legislation— something severalRepublican senators, includ-ing Norm Coleman ofMinnesota, said Wednesdaythey intended to do.

The minimum-wage-increase legislation alreadywas controversial becauseHouse Republican leaderspassed it as part of a bill cut-ting inheritance taxes on mul-timillion-dollar estates, a topGOP priority opposed by mostDemocrats. The tipped-work-ers’ provision looked likely toheighten Democratic opposi-tion and could factor into

decision-making by lawmak-ers who haven’t yet madetheir position known, includ-ing Democratic Sens. MariaCantwell and Patty Murray ofWashington state.

The GOP package, expect-ed to come to a vote Friday,would increase the federalminimum wage from $5.15 to$7.25 per hour, phased in overthe next three years. Stateswith higher state minimumwages — in California it’snow $6.75 an hour; inWashington $7.63 — wouldkeep their higher levels, atleast until the federal levelexceeds it.

Except for in the sevenstates at issue, employers oftipped employees now payonly a portion of the minimumwage — starting at $2.13 anhour — as long as theemployees draw enough tipsto make up the rest. A tippedemployee is defined as onewho regularly receives morethan $30 per month in tips.

Under the GOP-writtenlegislation, according toDemocrats, that same systemwould go into effect in theseven states where employersnow pay the full wage. Soinstead of getting to keep tipson top of their minimum wagein California, Nevada and theother states, tipped workerswould be paid a base wage of$2.13 an hour and employerscould use their tips to make upthe rest.

By JENNIFER LOVENAssociated Press

WASHINGTON — President Bushoffered White House reporters plush arm-chair seating in the West Wing briefingroom, with suede or velvet upholstery, anddouble the space.

Then he took it all back.“Forget it,” the president said Wednesday,

as he and reporters bid goodbye to the brief-ing room and work spaces that the WhiteHouse press corps has occupied in someform since the Nixon administration. “Youget to work like the rest of us,” Bush said.

What reporters hope the president and hisaides don’t take back are their promises thatthe media’s eviction from West Wing quar-ters will not be permanent.

The White House has scheduled the run-down, outdated space for a massive renova-tion. But a time frame that has expandedfrom three months to now nine months, andthe fact that plans for the new quarters arenot even complete as demolition was set tobegin Thursday, have fueled speculationabout the notoriously press-wary BushWhite House’s real agenda.

“Tell us the truth,” reporters told presssecretary Tony Snow on Wednesday.

“You’ll be back,” he replied.The move to temporary quarters across

Pennsylvania Avenue warranted a partyhosted by the White House Correspondents

Association; a surprise appearance by Bushand first lady Laura Bush; and a visit by sev-eral former White House press secretaries.

The result was a particularly unruly itera-tion of the daily briefing, an on-camera mid-day exchange with the White House presssecretary that is always by turns earnest andmadcap.

There were the usual serious questions.Then someone offered to sing “Auld Lang

Syne.” Someone else passed out. And formerABC News White House correspondent SamDonaldson reprised his role as a relentlesspresidential questioner, refusing to cede hisdesire to find out whether Bush believesactor Mel Gibson should be forgiven for ananti-Semitic rant after a drunken drivingarrest.

“You’re a has-been. We don’t have toanswer has-been’s questions,” Bush shot atDonaldson.

“Better to have been a has-been than anever was,” the TV man retorted.

The conditions in the room — hardly theplace of glamour depicted in movies —demonstrated the need. Condensationdripped from air conditioning vents. Ceilingtiles were warped and cracked. Duct tapeheld chairs together. The standing-room-only crowd competed with trash for space.

“I know you’ve been complaining aboutthe digs for a while,” Bush said. “Let me justsay, we felt your pain.”

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press

WASHINGTON —Defense Secretary Donald H.Rumsfeld said he essentially

was toobusy totestify at ap u b l i chearing onthe Iraqwar, rais-ing a newfuror onC a p i t o lHill overthe three-y e a r - o l d

conflict.Speaking to Pentagon

reporters Wednesday,Rumsfeld said he thought itwas enough for him to attenda private briefing with theentire Senate on Thursday.Citing his crowded calendar,he declined the Senate ArmedServices Committee’s requestto testify publicly.

Rumsfeld’s decision drewprotests from committeeDemocrats who said muchhad changed in the six monthssince he last testified and tookquestions from the commit-tee. The request for hisappearance came from thecommittee chairman, Sen.John Warner, R-Va., and thetop Democrat, Sen. CarlLevin of Michigan. Rumsfeldsuggested that complaintsabout his decision could bepolitically motivated.

“Let’s be honest: Politicsenters into these things, andmaybe the person raising thequestion is interested in that,”said Rumsfeld, without iden-tifying anyone. The defensesecretary said he had testifiedin the past and was not reluc-tant to face off against someof the committee’s morevocal war critics, includingSen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass.

“America is in deep troublein Iraq, yet SecretaryRumsfeld refuses to explainand defend his policies ... ,”Kennedy said.

“Avoiding a congressionalhearing may take the sting outof the process for SecretaryRumsfeld, but it does nothingto reassure the American peo-ple or our men and women inuniform that we have a viablepolicy in Iraq,” he said.

By ROBERT BURNSAP Military Writer

WASHINGTON — An ini-tial U.S. military probe sup-ports allegations thatAmerican Marines deliberate-ly shot 24 Iraqi civilians inHaditha last November, aPentagon official saidWednesday.

The Marine Corps andNavy prosecutors are nowreviewing the evidence todetermine whether to recom-mend criminal charges. Thatdecision may be weeks away,and the lawyers may askinvestigators to probe further,two officials said.

They discussed the matteron condition they not be iden-tified because the case —among the most sensational ofseveral involving Iraqi civil-ian deaths — has not yet pro-duced charges.

“It’s fair to say that themajority of the work has beendone,” said a third official, EdBuice, spokesman for theNaval Criminal InvestigationService that is leading theprobe. “But it’s impossible to

predict how much longer theinvestigation will take. It isvery much open and ongo-ing.”

The case is open becauseprosecutors and officers in thechain of command of theMarines being investigatedmay consult with the navalinvestigation service evenafter any charges are brought.

A decision on whether topress charges ultimately willbe made by the commander ofthe Marines’ parent unit, the1st Marine ExpeditionaryForce at Camp Pendleton,Calif. That currently is Lt.Gen. John Sattler, but he is tomove to a Pentagon assign-ment soon. His successor willbe Lt. Gen. James Mattis.

Investigators conducted awide range of interviews withMarines in Iraq and withIraqis in Haditha, but theyfailed to obtain permission toexhume the bodies of the 24who were killed, two officialssaid. Nonetheless the probedid collect evidence from theMarines and from the scene ofthe killings.

The case is one of severalinvolving allegations ofunjustified killings of Iraqicivilians that have emergedthis year, damaging the U.S.image abroad and triggeringcalls by some Iraqi leaders toend the arrangement underwhich U.S. troops are immunefrom prosecution by Iraqiauthorities.

The Marines initiallyreported after the Nov. 19,2005, killings at Haditha that15 Iraqi civilians had beenkilled by a makeshift roadsidebomb and in crossfirebetween Marines and insur-gent attackers. Based onaccounts from survivors andhuman rights groups, Timemagazine reported in Marchthat the killings were deliber-ate acts by the Marines.

A criminal investigationwas then ordered by the topMarine commander in Iraq,Maj. Gen. Richard Zilmer.

A parallel investigation isexamining whether officers inthe Marines’ chain of com-mand tried to cover up theevents.

Accusations against Marines supported by probe, official says

White House press corps onthe move — for how long?

Workers’ tips at issue infederal minimum-wage bill

Rumsfeldsnubdrawscriticism

Rumsfeld

of boats for a couple of days,”said Patrick Akers, statewidesupervising scientist for thehydrilla eradication program.

Akers said his officereceived phone calls fromboth Supervisor AnthonyFarrington and Grider. “We’rejust helping with the clean-up.We’re not normally involvedin this kind of fish die-off.”

Just what killed the fish isstill not a settled issue.

On Monday, Fish andGame biologist Rick Macedo

said he believed the fish die-off was a natural phenomenonthat resulted from a reducedamount of oxygen in thewater.

Oxygen in water, or dis-solved oxygen, is mainly theproduct of suspended micro-scopic algae and other greenplants and from the mixing ofair and water, Akersexplained.

To survive, fish use theoxygen that is dissolved in thewater at small concentrations

ranging from two to 15 partsper million (ppm); concentra-tions of less than two or threeparts per million for a pro-longed period could cause adie-off.

Akers said his departmenttook a dissolved oxygen read-ing on July 31; the water tem-perature was 78 degreesFahrenheit and the dissolvedoxygen at 7.6 parts ppm atthat time.

Contact Cynthia Davis atcdavis@record-bee.com.

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we will be training peoplehere locally for this growingindustry.”

The culinary arts programhas approximately 50 stu-dents enrolled in variousclasses during a semester.Some of the classes are:basic food preparation, serv-ing in the dining room, menuplanning and food and bever-age purchasing and restaurantoperations. Students are alsovery fortunate to have localinstructors who are on theculinary cusp of the industry,Beck said.

“Janet Kukulinsky willhelp to teach the food safetyclasses, Cheryl Johnson has a

catering business and JenniferSchmitt is a chef at RavenetteCafe in Healdsburg and heraunt and uncle used to ownThe French Laundry inYountville which is arenowned restaurant,” Becksaid.

“And the learning you getto do in this program is veryhands on,” Rawitsch said.“You don’t see the front ofthe classroom, the studentsand teachers get the opportu-nity to move around thewhole classroom. A class likethis adds a high level of com-plication for the students butit also offers a very high levelof accessibility.”

The accessibility and con-venience of classes to the stu-dents, faculty and communityis something that MendocinoCollege prides itself on.

“It helps us and the com-

munity by being a communi-ty based college,” Beck said.“We can offer classes likethis and others that cater toour students needs.”

The new culinary class-room was an old chemistrylab and has four ranges, aconvection oven for baking, awalk-in refrigerator and mul-tiple stainless steel and butch-er block workstations. Someof the unique classes sched-uled this fall are holiday bak-ing, soup and cooking withkids.

For more informationabout this and other classesoffered at Mendocino Collegevisit their web site atwww.mendocino.edu or callthe Counseling Office at 468-3048.

James Arens can bereached at udjja@pacific.net

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Thompson said. Newman repeated testimo-

ny presented by AssistantAuditor for MendocinoCounty Meredith Ford, whopreformed an audit of thelibrary’s deposit records. Shetestified that in many casesreceipts did not match thechecks they were depositedwith and checks were oftendeposited months after theyhad been written.

Newman argued that theperson mismatching receiptsand holding back checks wasalso entering figures into thelibrary’s finance system thatwould conceal any stolenfunds from the county

Treasurer.“There was only one per-

son who could do that,”Newman said, meaningPitman.

Pitman’s user identificationappears on all of the depositdocuments prepared betweenJuly of 2000 and February of2005. Pitman testified thatDeMille had access to herdesk and had her password tothe library’s financial system.

Newman presented tran-scripts of a deposition ofPitman taken in July of 2005,in connection with anothercase, in which Pitman said noone else knew her password.When presented with this oncross examination, Pitmansaid she didn’t know DeMillehad her password until afterthe deposition took place.

During the trial, Pitmanand other witnesses testifiedto Pitman’s longstandingmoney problems. But, whendeputies from the MendocinoCounty Sheriff’s Officeserved a search warrant onPitman’s house, Thompsonsaid they found past-due andcollection notices but no evi-dence of the $65,000 Pitmanwas alleged to have stolen.

Newman argued that themoney had been stolen insmall amounts over a numberof years.

“Maybe enough to pay offa bill, maybe enough to staveoff a creditor,” Newman said.

The case now goes to thejury for deliberation.

Ben Brown can be reachedat udjbb@pacific.net

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Fish

Congressionalcommittee hears of ‘catastrophic’drain on publicfacilities

By ALLISON HOFFMANAssociated Press

SAN DIEGO — HouseRepublicans, speakingWednesday at a field hearingaimed at exposing flaws inrival Senate legislation, saidillegal immigrants cost tax-payers by straining govern-ment services.

Democrats said GOP lead-ers were stalling to avoid abruising fight within theirparty over a sweeping immi-gration overhaul beforeNovember midterm elections.

The House JudiciaryCommittee met at the MarineCorps Recruit Depot in whatRepublicans billed as a hear-ing to examine “the tremen-dous burden” that Senate leg-islation would impose on tax-payers to pay for health care,education and other services.About 100 people attendedthe 90-minute hearing.

“If we do not control thecosts of illegal immigrationwe will be shutting the door tolegal immigration,” said

House Judiciary CommitteeChair James Sensenbrenner,R-Wis., who authored legisla-tion approved by the House inDecember that focuses ontougher enforcement.

Los Angeles CountySupervisor Mike Antonovichsaid illegal immigration was a“catastrophic” drain on publicschools, hospitals and thecriminal justice system, cost-ing the county more than $1billion a year.

But Wayne Cornelius, apolitical scientist at theUniversity of California, SanDiego, testified that a guestworker program would allowillegal immigrants to freely goback and forth to their homecountries rather than stayingin the U.S. permanently,reducing the burden on publiccoffers.

Democrats asked why hear-ings were being held afterbills have already passed.

“These hearings are a conjob on the American people,”said Rep. Howard Berman, D-North Hollywood, whoaccused Republicans ofavoiding a fight within theparty ahead of elections.President Bush supports aguest-worker program and apath to citizenship for manyillegal immigrants, provisions

that were included in Senatelegislation passed in May.

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert,R-Texas, defended the timing.

“The reason it’s a good ideato have them now is that we’reat an impasse,” Gohmertsaid.”

In July, House Republicanslaunched the unusual series ofsummer field hearings,including seven this week.They meet Thursday inPhoenix and Las Cruces,N.M.

Sensenbrenner has repeat-edly said that he would rejecta compromise that includeswhat he describes as“amnesty” for illegal immi-grants.

Before the hearing,Catholic leaders including theRev. Gilbert Chavez, auxiliarybishop of San Diego, gatheredon the steps of downtown’s St.Joseph Cathedral to denouncethe hearings.

“It’s time to put an end tothese hearings that are askingall the wrong questions,” saidRosemary Johnston, a boardmember of the InterfaithCoalition for ImmigrantRights.

Associated Press WriterElliot Spagat contributed tothis report.

House hosts illegal immigrationhearing in SoCal recruiting office

bers’ claims that a permitcould not be granted becausethe flagpole was not sited in away that limits the visualimpact from the Ukiah Valleyfloor 1,600 feet below, arequirement of the city’sGeneral Plan.

At the meeting, however,Rapport said that while abroad interpretation of thefindings could show that theirsole concern is aesthetics, inhis opinion, the code couldnot prevent the council’s deci-sion to deny the permit.

“At any time, any city reg-ulation could impact howsomeone displays theAmerican flag,” Rapport said.“I think the way I’m recom-mending that the statute beinterpreted is that it only applyto city ordinances or regula-tions that directly address thedisplay of the flag of theUnited States and not generalzoning laws that may inciden-tally impact how the flag isdisplayed. Interpreted in thatway, I don’t think the statutewould prevent the denial ofthis use permit.”

During public comment,Myron Sawicki, a former

deputy district attorney forMendocino County who’spracticed law for 26 years,brought up a different Code hefelt was more on point andthat would prevent the councilfrom denying a permit.

The code, California CivilCode section 1353.5, address-es the displaying of the UnitedStates flag as it pertainsspecifically to a propertyowner and his or her propertyrather than on private propertyin general as in theGovernment Code. It statesthat “except as required forthe protection of the publichealth or safety, no declara-tion or other governing docu-ment shall limit or prohibit, orbe construed to limit or pro-hibit, the display of the flag ofthe United States by an owneron or in the owner’s separateinterest or within the owner'sexclusive use common area.”

Sawicki emphasized that inthe case of Piffero and Hull’sflag, the council’s proposedreasons for denying a permitare not on the grounds of aclear and present danger, andso could not limit the height ofthe flagpole.

“Unless it imposes a dangerto public safety, (Piffero) canerect that flagpole as high ashe wants to,” Sawicki said.

Piffero, who attended themeeting without Hull who

was on vacation, said he wasdisappointed that the councildid not reach a decision, butwas hopeful that furtherreview of the codes wouldkeep his flag flying.

He balked at suggestionsfrom Councilmen Doug Craneand John McCowen to reducethe height of the pole to 32feet as a compromise, sayingthat he was too passionateabout the flag to back down.

“I’m not being bullish,”Piffero said. “That flag meansa lot to a lot of people and Ithink there shouldn’t have tobe a compromise.”

He said that if a permit isnot granted by the council, heand Hull will not put the issueto rest. A number of audiencemembers that spoke duringpublic comment, includingAttorney John Turri, Sawickiand former Mayor PhilAshiku reminded the councilthat should Hull and Pifferoappeal their decision and winin court, the city would beresponsible for covering theirattorney’s fees.

“I’m disappointed that wedidn’t get a decision tonightand I just hope that they readthe statutes and realize that wedo have the right to fly that sowe don’t waste any more tax-payer’s money,” Piffero said.

Katie Mintz can be reachedat udjkm@pacific.net.

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