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The Daily JournalAfter several months in the hospital

following a serious car accident, formerMendocino County CEO Al Beltramireturned home earlier this month.

“To all the many friends who took thetime to send cards and prayers and bestwishes over the last 3 month travail,”Beltrami said in a letterposted on the Web siteof his son BobBeltrami, who has kepta chronicle of hisfather’s recovery, “Ican never thank you allenough for yourencouragement andsupport during thistime of trouble.”

Beltrami sufferedmajor injuries in theNov. 17 traffic accidentwhen his 2006 Lincoln Zephyr went offHighway 101 and collided with a largetree just south of Cloverdale, according toreports from the California HighwayPatrol.

Beltrami’s injuries included a brokennose, broken right clavicle, several bro-ken ribs, lacerations to the scalp and aspinal injury.

He was taken to Santa Rosa MemorialHospital, where he spent more than amonth in the critical care unit recoveringfrom his injuries.

On Feb. 1, Beltrami was dischargedfrom the hospital and, at his request,stopped to look at the tree his vehicle col-lided with all those months ago. He thinksit would make good firewood.

Beltramiout ofhospital

By ROB BURGESSThe Daily Journal

Once upon a time in the early 1950s, PaulOrsi was attending St. Mary of the AngelsCatholic Church in Ukiah when he saw ayoung woman in the choir belting out amelody.

“I turned to my friend and told him ‘I’mgoing to marry that girl,’” he said, sitting ona couch alongside the musically-inclinedBetty, now his wife of 54 years.

“It will be 55 years in April,” she said.“We got married in 1953.”

After dating for a year, Paul proposed toBetty at the Beacon Restaurant on SouthState Street, where the Bluebird Cafe istoday.

“That was our fast food place back then,”

she said. “We also used to park in front ofthe television shop and watch TV. Noteveryone had a TV back then.”

After joining in holy matrimony at thechurch where they met, the couple openedup their own grocery store, Greeott’sGrocery, on the corner of Spring and Walnutstreets.

“We ran that for the first few years of ourmarriage,” she said.

Five years later, the couple sold the busi-ness and went to work in different areas.

Paul managed the Mendocino StateHospital Canteen before leaving in 1965 towork for AAA as a sales representative, ajob he held for 16 years.

“I always did enjoy people,” he said,smiling.

Meanwhile, Betty worked a number ofjobs before becoming the director ofMedical Records at Hillside CommunityHospital, where she worked for 27 years.Betty said she also did medical transcriptionfrom home and still found time to exerciseher vocal talents in her free time.

“I still do transcriptions now here athome,” she said. “I was director of music atSt. Mary’s officially for almost 10 years, butI’ve been involved in music since I was ateenager.”

The couple currently boasts five children,nine grandchildren and one great-grand-child, who all live in the area, save onedaughter who moved away. Paul Orsi said

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

Local couple who marriedin 1953 share story oftheir long life together

MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal

Paul and Betty Orsi will be celebrating their 55th anniversary in April.The couple met at St. Maryof the Angels Church in Ukiah.

VALENTINE’SDAY HISTORY

Web site history.comprovides the followinginformation about Val-entine’s Day: “Valentinegreetings were popularas far back as the Mid-dle Ages (written Valen-tines didn’t begin toappear until after 1400),and the oldest knownValentine card is on dis-play at the BritishMuseum. The first com-mercial Valentine’s Daygreeting cards pro-duced in the U.S. werecreated in the 1840s byEsther A. Howland.Howland, known as theMother of the Valentine,made elaborate cre-ations with real lace,ribbons and colorful pic-tures known as “scrap.”

“In addition to theUnited States, Valen-tine’s Day is celebratedin Canada, Mexico, theUnited Kingdom,France, and Australia.”Source: www.history.com

The Daily JournalThe Mendocino College Art Gallery

continues to honor MendocinoCounty’s rich artistic heritage with anexhibit of Olaf Palm’s art -- much ofwhich was previously unreleased.Many collectors loaned Palm paintingsfor the display, which opens today.

Since his death in 2000 at the age of65, interest has resurfaced in Palm’swork and life, which was aided by thepublication of a biography: “OlafPalm, A Life in Art” by Irene Thomas.The late-Palm’s biographer called hima “kind of California Old Master,” whowent in his own direction at a timewhen the art world was preoccupied

Photo submitted by Mendocino College

“Self-Portrait at Gravesite” is one of many pieces of artby Olaf Palm that will be hanging in the MendocinoCollege Art Gallery starting today. Most of the pieceson display are from the private collections of other artenthusiasts, including Mickey Chalfin -- the owner ofthis piece.

Olaf Palm’sart on display

‘I’m going to marry that girl’

Beltrami

PAUL ORSI’S comment to a friend at St. Mary’s in the early ’50s

See ORSI, Page 15

By BEN BROWNThe Daily Journal

Redwood Valley resident Merlin GaleYttrie was sentenced to state prison onchild molestation charges Wednesday.

Yttrie was arrested July 18, 2007, byMendocino County sheriff’s deputies onsuspicion of lewd actswith a child under theage of 14 years old andsexual penetration witha foreign object.

The crime was firstreported to the UkiahPolice Department butwas turned over to theSheriff’s Office when itwas determined thecrime occurred inPotter Valley.

According to sher-iff’s reports, the 76-year-old Yttrie hadabused a 10-year-old girl several times in2002 when she was living with Yttrie inPotter Valley.

When questioned by sheriff’s detec-tives, Yttrie confessed to having assaultedthe girl, according to sheriff’s reports.

On July 31, 2007, Yttrie pleaded guiltyto lewd and lascivious acts with a childunder 14 years old, and on Wednesday hewas sentenced to six years in state prison.

Yttrie will also be required to registeras a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Ben Brown can be reached atudjbb@pacific.net.

Molestersentencedto 6 years

Yttrie

See EXHIBIT, Page 15

MENDOCINO COLLEGE ART GALLERY

The Daily JournalAt an afternoon ceremony

Friday in the Pomolita MiddleSchool library, five Ukiah UnifiedSchool District students were hon-ored by the Partnership ScholarsProgram.

Dr. Glenn Langer, founder ofthe program, was on hand to con-gratulate Victor Diaz and VictorGonzalez from Eagle Peak MiddleSchool and John Hagins, KeridaMoates and Lonnie Rickel fromPomolita Middle School.

The Partnership ScholarsProgram is a nonprofit, all-volun-teer program initiated in LosAngeles in 1996.

Area studentshonored byPartnership

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D A I L Y D I G E S TEditor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 udj@pacific.net

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The world brieflyPOLICE REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by the UkiahPolice Department. Toanonymously reportcrime information, call463-6205.

ARREST -- StevenAndrade, 21, of Ukiah, wasarrested on suspicion of dri-ving under the influence andhit-and-run in the 500 block ofCapps Lane at 1:05 a.m.Wednesday.

SHERIFF’S REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by the Mendo-cino County Sheriff’sOffice:

BOOKED -- BenjaminHersel Hardwood, 26, ofBranscomb, was booked intojail on suspicion of drivingunder the influence by theCalifornia Highway Patrol at12:50 a.m. Monday.

BOOKED -- ArtemioSalguero Reyes, 21, of Ukiah,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of driving under theinfluence and driving withouta valid license by theCalifornia Highway Patrol at12:50 a.m. Monday.

BOOKED -- HernanValdez Hernandez, 25, ofUkiah, was booked into jail onsuspicion of driving under theinfluence and driving withouta valid license by theCalifornia Highway Patrol at2:17 a.m. Monday.

BOOKED -- RobertArchie Winiger, 49, of Willits,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of planting or cultivatingmarijuana for sale, possessionof marijuana for sale andbeing armed during the com-mission of a felony by theMendocino Major Crimes

Task Force at 8:35 p.m.Monday.

BOOKED -- RaymondWilliam Bush, 42, of Willits,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of driving under theinfluence and a probation vio-lation by the Willits PoliceDepartment at 10:02 p.m.Monday.

BOOKED -- Patricia LynnBuffam, 54, of Rohnert Park,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of driving under theinfluence by the CaliforniaHighway Patrol at 12:49 a.m.Tuesday.

BOOKED -- MichaelAnthony Kelly, 33, of Eureka,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of transporting marijuanaand possession of marijuanafor sale by the MendocinoCounty Sheriff’s Office at12:59 a.m. Tuesday.

BOOKED -- Jesus PatZarate, 30, of Fort Bragg, wasbooked into jail on suspicionof causing injury to a spouseby the Fort Bragg PoliceDepartment at 4 a.m. Tuesday.

BOOKED -- KimberlyDawn Lansing, 36, of Willits,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of carrying a concealedweapon, possession of mari-juana for sale and planting orcultivating marijuana by theMendocino Major CrimesTask Force at 2:48 p.m.Tuesday.

BOOKED -- FredrickHomer Carson, 53, of SantaRosa, was booked into jail onsuspicion of driving under theinfluence by the CaliforniaHighway Patrol at 3:45 p.m.Tuesday.

BOOKED -- Lisa MariaLuper, 37, of Willits, wasbooked into jail on suspicionof driving under the influence

by the California HighwayPatrol at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday.

Those arrested by lawenforcement officers are inno-cent until proven guilty. Peoplereported as having been arrest-ed may contact the DailyJournal once their case hasbeen concluded so the resultscan be reported. Those whofeel the information is in errorshould contact the appropriateagency. In the case of thosearrested on suspicion of dri-ving under the influence of anintoxicant: all DUI cases report-ed by law enforcement agen-cies are reported by the news-paper. The Daily Journal makesno exceptions.

CORRECTIONSThe Ukiah Daily Journal

reserves this space to correcterrors or make clarificationsto news articles. Significanterrors in obituary notices orbirth announcements willresult in reprinting the entirearticle. Errors may be reportedto the editor, 468-3526.

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Tax rebate checks will be inthe mail by spring; Bushsigns economy-rescue bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The checksaren’t in the mail, but they will be soon.President Bush signed legislation Wednesdayto rush rebates ranging from $300 to $1,200to millions of people, the centerpiece of gov-ernment efforts to brace the wobbly econo-my. First, though, you must file your 2007tax return.

More than 130 million people are expect-ed to get the rebates, starting around May.Congress, Bush, the Federal Reserve andWall Street are hoping the money will burnsuch a hole in people’s pockets that theywon’t be able to resist spending it. And thespending is supposed to give an energizingjolt to a national economy that is in danger oftoppling into a recession if it hasn’t already.

Whether people actually spend the moneyremains to be seen. A recent AssociatedPress-Ipos poll indicates most people haveother plans. Forty-five percent said theyplanned to pay off bills, while 32 percent saidthey would save or invest it. Only 19 percentsaid they would spend their rebates.

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Senate votes to ban CIAwaterboarding and otherharsh interrogations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senatevoted Wednesdy to prohibit the CIA fromusing waterboarding and other harsh interro-gation methods on terror suspects despitePresident Bush’s threat to veto any measurethat limits the agency’s interrogation tech-niques.

The prohibition was contained in a billauthorizing intelligence activities for the cur-rent year. The bill would restrict the CIA tothe 19 interrogation techniques outlined inthe Army field manual. That manual pro-hibits waterboarding, a method that makes aninterrogation subject feel he is drowning.

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What’s PlayingTHURSDAY

DAN MEYER & THE MISDEMEANORS OF JAZZ --Jazz and instrumentals; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main,Willits; 8 p.m.; $3 cover; 459-9194.

‘HATE MAIL’ -- Live performance; Ukiah PlayersTheatre; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 7 p.m.; $10; 462-9226.

JOHN CRAIGIE -- Folk music; Ukiah BrewingCompany; 101 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; free, tips appre-ciated; 468-5898.

‘MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS’ -- LivePerformance; Willits Community Theatre; 37 W. Van Lane,Willits; 8 p.m.; $10; 459-0895.

PAULA SAMONTE, WILL SIEGEL & FRIENDS --Valentine’s Day celebration; Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S.State St., Ukiah; 467-9900.

FRIDAYDJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with DJ Jose;

Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.SOL HORIZON -- Live performance; Shanachie Pub;

50 S. Main, Willits; 8 p.m.; $5 cover; 459-9194.LOS MEROS GUEROS -- Spanish/folk/country; Ukiah

Brewing Company; 101 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $5cover; 468-5898.

‘MARA, AFRICA’S RIVER OF DESTINY’ -- Wildlifefilms, with accompanying music; Ukiah Civic Center; 300Seminary Ave., Ukiah; 6:30 p.m., $10 suggested dona-tion.

‘LOVE LETTERS’ -- Live performance; Ukiah PlayersTheatre; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $10; 462-9226.

STONE AGE DUO -- Sweet sounds; Himalayan Cafe;1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 p.m.; 467-9900.

SECOND FRIDAY DANCE JAM -- Drop-in communityfreestyle barefoot dance; Yoga Mendocino; 206A MasonSt., Ukiah; 7:30 to 9 p.m.; self-selected fee; contact: e-maildjBasin@mac.com.

‘MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS’ -- LivePerformance; Willits Community Theatre; 37 W. Van Lane,Willits; 8 p.m.; $10; 459-0895.

‘LET’S GET IT STARTED’ -- Dance for 9th through11th grade students; Saturday Afternoon Clubhouse; 107S. Oak St., Ukiah; $10 at the door or $7 advance at dig!music, 5-dance pass for $30.

SATURDAY DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with Patti;

Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.THE MAD MAGGIES -- Eclectic styles; Shanachie

Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; 9 p.m.; $3 cover; 459-9194.COUNTRY BOYS BAND -- Dance music; Bartlett Hall;

495 Leslie St., Ukiah; potluck 5:30 to 6:30, dance 7 to 10p.m.; $8 and $9 cover; adults 18 and over welcome.

RICHIE BLUE -- live performance; Ukiah BrewingCompany; 101 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $8 cover; 468-5898.

‘EVENT OF THE HEART’ -- Dance, auction, live music;Carl Purdy Hall, Ukiah Fair Grounds; 1055 N. State St,Ukiah; 6 p.m.; $60 for dinner and dance, $10 for danceonly; 462-1932.

‘HATE MAIL & LOVE LETTERS’ -- Live performance;Ukiah Players Theatre; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 8 p.m.;$10; 462-9226.

SCHOOL’S OUT -- Live performance; Himalayan Cafe;1639 S. State St, Ukiah; 467-9900.

‘MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS’ -- LivePerformance; Willits Community Theatre; 37 W. Van Lane,Willits; 8 p.m.; $10; 459-0895.

COMEDY ALLEY -- With Chas Elstner, Carla Claay,and John Dekoven; Ukiah Conference Center; 200 S.School St., Ukiah; 7 p.m.; $15 advance, $17 day of;4636729.

THE GRACE NOTES -- Women’s acappella quartet;dig! Music; 362 N. State St., Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. to noon;free; 463-8444.

SUNDAYBLUE SKY BAND -- Special Olympics of Mendocino

County benefit disco dance party; Bartlett Hall; 495 LeslieSt., Ukiah; 2 to 5 p.m.; $5 donation; free admission forspecial athletes and children under 12.

MONDAYMICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument;

Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462-7111.

TUESDAYKARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge;

228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free.TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino

Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30to 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11.

WEDNESDAYOPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; Ukiah Brewing Co.;

102 S. State St., Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898.

The Daily JournalComedy Alley, presented by

Thurston Auto Plaza and sponsored byScott Spears, attorney at law, willshowcase Chas Elstner this Saturday.

Elstner has been a stand up comicfor over 24 years and has written, per-formed and produced two comedyalbums -- “Is This Stuff Too Real ForYou” and “A Man’s Home Is HerCastle.” Elstner’s extended comedicbackground includes performing as afeatured clown in the Ringling Bros.,Barnum & Bailey Circus, studying atthe Second City in Chicago and beingnominated as one of the college“Entertainers of the Year” after per-forming at over 200 colleges nation-wide.

Some of Elstner’s most outstandingaccomplishments have been hisnumerous television appearanceswhich include MTV’s 1/2 Hr ComedyHour, VH-1’s Standup Spotlight withhost Rosie O’Donnell, ShowtimeComedy Club All-stars IV,Entertainment Tonight. He was theopening act for Gloria Estefan and theMiami Sound Machine for two years,where he performed in 15,000 seatarenas. He also performed as theopening act for the Pointer Sisters ona mid-west tour.

Elstner has performed as the open-ing act for many recording artistsincludIing, Peabo Bryson, TheMarshal Tucker Band, Phoebe Snowe,

Sha Na Na, Brenda Lee and variousothers. With all of his live perfor-mance talents, Elstner has developed ahumor to captivate audiences of allages. He is a master of mouth soundeffects and has an array of charactervoices which add to his energeticapproach to comedy that leaves youwith a lasting and entertaining impres-sion.

Featured on the show will be SanFrancisco comedy veteran, CarlaClaay. Claay has been doing stand-upin the San Francisco bay area for over12 years. A favorite at colleges andcomedy clubs, her quick wit and herability to put a hilarious twist on life’severyday challenges make for acrowd-pleasing experience not to bemissed. Claay has been featured on“Comedy Central’s Laugh Riot”showcase and San Francisco’s annualComedy Day in Golden Gate Park.

Opening the show will be JohnDekoven. Dekoven started doing standup comedy to relieve the stress of adivorce that lasted longer than hisactual marriage. For him doing standup is not only fun, it’s also a lotcheaper than therapy. Using his giftfor sarcasm, John, covers topics peo-ple can relate to; marriage, divorce,dating at 42, trying to lose weight,with a sprinkling of commentary onpolitics and current events.

Tickets are available at MendocinoBounty, 200 S. School St., $15 in

advance, or $17 the day of the show.Guests can purchase pizza from theno-host bar sponsored by LittleCaesar’s Pizza, and beverages, spon-sored by Fetzer, Jeriko Estates,Mendocino Brewing Company,Anderson Valley Brewing, and EagleDistributing.

Participants can enter the raffle, towin prizes and also try their luck atthe grand prize raffle for a chance towin a dream cruise, provided byVillage Travel & Carnival CruiseLines. The grand prize winner will bedrawn at the May show.

This year’s many season sponsorsinclude City of Ukiah, CheesecakeMomma, Moonlight CleaningServices, Ukiah Valley ConferenceCenter, Sol Dial Sound, UkiahSafeway, Bicoastal Media,

The Coast, Ukiah Daily Journal,Hometown Shopper, Kwine & Max,and this month’s sponsor, ScottSpears, Attorney at Law. For addition-al information call The Ukiah MainStreet Program at 463-6729

The Mission of the Ukiah MainStreet Program is to preserve andenhance what makes Ukiah a greatplace. It envisions the heart of Ukiahbeing the economic and cultural cen-ter of a thriving small town communi-ty. It pursues this vision through: pro-motion, partnership, education, advo-cacy, preservation and beautification.

Veteran comedy line-up continuesChas Elstner to headline Saturday’s Comedy Alley

John DekovenChas Elstner Carla Claay

The Daily JournalThe Mendocino College

Theatre Arts Department willpresent “Romeo & Juliet,”Shakespeare’s timelesstragedy about two young peo-ple who dare to fall in lovedespite the bloody feud thathas long divided their fami-lies, for two weeks onlyMarch 7 through 16 in the col-lege’s Center Theatre.

In this production, directorand college theatre professorReid Edelman has updated thesetting to a devastated post-apocalyptic landscape. Theplay unfolds in a modern mil-itary state in which thePrince’s attendants wieldautomatic weapons and alarge aircraft has crashed intothe center of the stage.However, the feudingMontague and Capulet fami-lies fight with swords, daggersand other more primitiveweaponry.

Edelman explains that“while our version of the playtakes place in modern or evenfuturistic times, there is asense that the ongoing vio-lence has shattered the techno-logical and civil infrastruc-ture. Winning the feud hasbecome more important thanthe futures of Verona’s com-munities and families.Certainly this theme resonatesin our contemporary world.”

While the college produc-tion design is unconventional,Shakespeare’s language andpoetry remain intact.According to Edelman,“whatever design choices wemake, in the end ‘Romeo &Juliet’ depends upon havingactors who can bring the deli-cious language and emotionalstory to life.”

According to the TheatreArts Department, for this pro-duction, the college hasassembled an extraordinarycast. Romeo and Juliet will beplayed by college theatremajors Joel Shura and BrittaniRay. Ray dazzled audiencesthis past fall with her perfor-

mance of Marketa in the col-lege production of“Temptation.” Shura hasappeared in innumerable localproductions, including mostrecently the MendocinoCollege–Ukiah PlayersTheatre co-production of“Seussical the Musical.”Other college theatre majorsin the ensemble include AliciaLittletree as Lady Capulet,Jason Briseno as Paris, MargieLoesch as the Nurse, and JakeStoepler as Benvolio.

The cast also includes sev-eral community members andveteran local performers.Chris Douthit, an Englishteacher at Ukiah High Schooland a former member of theimprovisation troupe “TheHooligans,” plays Romeo’sbawdy and irreverent friendMercutio. Jim Williams, whohas appeared extensively onUkiah’s stages, plays FriarLawrence. Lori Stubben, fol-lowing recent college perfor-mances in Temptation andMetamorphoses, portraysPrince Escalus.

Performers making theircollege theatre debut in majorroles in this productioninclude Crispin Cain as LordCapulet, Charles Hessom asLord Montague, CodyJennings as Balthasar, andAndrea McCullough as thefiery Tybalt. Other membersof the ensemble includeJennifer Davis, RussellGibney, Erin Gragson, DanielKatz, Allison Mack, NateMack, Will Mobest, AmandaNorton, Julayne Ringstrom,Herron Spence, Sarah Timmand Rachel Vanderpool.

The many onstage fightspresent challenges in any pro-duction of “Romeo andJuliet,” and in this productionthe fights are being stage byGuest Instructor CarlaPantoja. Pantoja is a memberof the Society of AmericanFight Directors and a profes-sional Bay area actor and fightdirector. The actor combatantsin the production are studentsin Pantoja’s MendocinoCollege Stage Combat course.

In addition to the very vis-

ible roles of college studentsas actors on stage, students arealso playing essential roles inthe creation the production’stechnical elements. The showwill feature scenery designedby resident theatre technicianDavid Wolf and former theatrestudent Ben Kohler.

Mendocino College light-ing instructor and productionlighting designer Ray Giffordis also teaching a basic stagelighting course in which stu-dents will apply their learningthrough hands on work on theproduction.

Similarly recording studioinstructor Paul Kemp isinvolving his students in hiscreation of an original soundscore, and resident costumedesigner and instructor KathyDingman Katz’s students arebuilding the show’s many cos-tumes. The production stagemanager is college studentAutumn Teodorsen.

The Mendocino CollegeTheatre Arts Departmentstrives to train future genera-tions of theatre artists whilealso contributing to the cultur-al life of our local community.Providing opportunities forstudents to apply their theoret-ical learning through practicalwork on major productionslike Romeo and Juliet isessential to these goals.

“Romeo and Juliet” openson March 7. Performanceswill run for two weekendsonly, through March 16.Performances are Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m., Thursday,March 13 at 7:30 p.m., andSunday, March 16 at 2 p.m.Tickets ($15 general; $12 stu-dents and seniors) are avail-able at the Mendocino BookCompany and at theMendocino CollegeBookstore. For more detailedinformation about the produc-tion, including age appropri-ateness, please visit the col-lege’s Theatre DepartmentWeb site at www.mendoci-no.edu/theater/deptindex.html. For additional information,call 468-3172.

College theatre to present ‘Romeo and Juliet’

The main stars of the upcoming College Theatre ArtsDepartment production of “Romeo and Juliet” will beJoel Shura as Romeo and Brittani Ray as Juliet. Theproduction will run for only two weeks in March.

Due to space limitations, furtherA&E announcements will run

over the course of this weekend. To submit articles

for the A&E pages, email udjfeatures@pacific.net or fax them to 468-3544.

For questions or comments, call 468-3520.

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From the desk of...Try health care on Social Security

To the Editor:The info on county workers is very good

for us on Social Security. As you very wellknow, we pay outrageous increases onMedicare health plans -- two years ago, Iwas paying $68 per month, plus $68 permonth for my wife. They raised it 22 per-cent to $83 per month, then in 2007 raisedit to $93 per person. This year, it is $96 permonth.

Look at who is crying, county employ-ees -- since Medicare does not take care ofexpensive illness, I and my wife have topay extra for health insurance. So my wifeand I pay, every month, a total sum of$512.68. Look how much I could save if Icould use this to pay for food, utilities,gas, property, etc. This comes to $6,152 peryear. Show me how not to pay this.

Joe KreisWillits

Pot growers are sellersTo the Editor:Well it appears we’re hearing again from

the pro marijuana people. They’re tellingus that there is nothing wrong with pot; it’sjust some of the people who grow it. I keephearing about these alleged “good potgrowers” that stay within the number ofplants and don’t sell any. I’ve never met asingle grower in my 21 years in this countythat didn’t sell what they grew. In my opin-ion, a “good person” who really neededTHC, would take one look at the damagebeing done to our schools, our county andto our nation by those in the pot industry,and switch to the pill form of THC.Americans have the right to try to changethe laws if they don’t like them, but thealso have the obligation to obey the lawstill they are changed.

Frankly I seriously wonder about the pri-orities of all these people that say withtheir actions, “The heck with all the peoplethat are hurt by uncontrolled pot growing, Iwant my medicine (my money).”

The pro pot people are also saying againthat it should be legalized and taxed. It’sillegal to sell pot at all. And most of thebillions per year that come into this countyfrom these illegal pot sales, come directlyfrom the pockets of kids. I would ventureto say, that today, I could go to any HighSchool or Junior High School in this nationand buy as much pot as I wanted. All thesegrowers are making sure that this remainsprofitably true.

Now we have some good hearted andwell-intended people that want to make ourcounty laws as strict as the state regulationsfor med pot. I know two things are true. 1.)Pot smoke is far more carcinogenic thanmedicinal, and 2.) The people who growpot have never obeyed any poorly enforcedlaws or regulations at all since the begin-ning. The problem here isn’t one of insuffi-cient laws, the problem is in our policiesbehind law enforcement. Recently, formerMendocino County Sheriff Tony Cravercame out of retirement just long enough tostate in a letter to the editor, just how inno-cent from the problems that pot has createdhe and former District Attorney NormVroman are and that he believes that thepot situation in Mendocino County is outof control.

No comment!The growers and the pro-pot people

want the rest of us to believe that the “WarOn Drugs” is lost. The truth is that thisisn’t just a war on drugs; this is a waragainst crime. As long as there are peopleout there that cut corners, break laws and

hurt others to get ahead, we need to main-tain a campaign against them. We havebeen fighting the war against murder sincethe dawn of civilization. Have we doneaway with murder? No! Should we give upthe campaign against murder? No! Shouldwe give up our on going fight against rape,bank robbery or child molestation justcause they’re still around? No! We need tostop listening to the propaganda put out bydrug dealers and start prioritizing the rightsof the good citizens that work hard forsociety and not just criminally for them-selves.

Marc ParsleyWillits

Thank youTo the Editor:The Willits Horsemen’s Association, Inc.

held their annual InstallationDinner/Dance/Fundraiser January 19th. AsCo-Chairpersons of the dinner we want totake the time to say a special thank you toTia Lawrence. Our Installation Dinner wasa huge success in part to the people thatdonated items, money and/or time for theSilent Auction and Raffle. Our sincereheartfelt thank you to the following busi-nesses and individuals: Annette Cooley,Anything Diesel, Black Horse Tack,Bobbie & Jim Yokum, Country Skillet,C.R. Holmes, Debbie Watson, DelmanFord, Diane Ford, Dusty McKemy, EastValley Vet, Erlyne Schmidbauer, Fred &

Debbie Neison, Gary Ford, Greg Randrup,Gribaldos Caf?J.D. Redhouse, Les Schwab,Linda Ochoa, Mary Ann Underhill,Mendocino County Farm Supply, MikeUnderhill, Nancy McFarland, NecoleSuttles, Northern Aggregates, NoyoTheatre, Oak Hill Too, Richard Dukes,Shuster?s Transportation, SparetimeSupply, Stella James, T. LawrenceConstruction, Tips & Toes Salon, Vasser?sFamily Pizza, Willits Power, WillitsRedwood, Willits Tire Center, and AndyHilkey. We also want to thank the hardworking members of the club for the effortthey put into making it an enjoyableevening.

Lory Lucier and Carolyn PeckhamWillits

Letters from our readers

EJ DIONNE JR.

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

In our opinion

It’s come down to this: Who can beat JohnMcCain?

Winning that argument could allow Barack Obamaor Hillary Clinton to reach beyond their respectivedemographic comfort zones. Only if one of them canbuild a clear majority will the party be saved from adescent into the mire of rules fights and backroomdealing. It will also take leadership to protect theDemocratic village from chaos and recriminations.

For the moment, the world is moving Obama’sway: He swept four states last weekend and is favoredin virtually all the contests between now and the more-competitive March 4 primaries in Ohio and Texas.Polling suggests that Obama can draw independentswhom Clinton can’t reach and can mobilize new andyounger voters in a way Clinton never will.

Obama drove that perception by offering a briefagainst the politics of Clintonism: She “starts off with47 percent of the country against her,” he said inAlexandria, Va., on Sunday. Her husband presidedover the Democrats’ loss of Congress. It’s hard toimagine that she can “break out of the politics of thepast 15 years.” The alternative: the anti-depressantright there on the shelf in front of them. Its brand isObama.

Yet there is another world in Democratic politics, apractical, mostly middle-aged and middle-class worldthat is immune to fervor and electricity. It is made upof people with long memories who are skeptical offads and like their candidates tough, detail-orientedand -- to use a word Obama regularly mocks -- sea-soned.

These are the Hillary people, and they gatheredhere in significant numbers at the Grace E. MetzMiddle School, cozy schools being a preferred venuefor a Clinton campaign aware that mammoth ralliesare normally beyond its reach.

She does not lack for loyalists. Paulie Abeles ofDerwood, Md., held aloft a hand-printed sign that didnot mince words: “Talk Is Cheap. Mistakes AreExpensive.”

Abeles explained that people who are being “sweptalong by the eloquence of Barack Obama’s speeches”forget that at one time, George W. Bush was seen as“charming” and “inspirational.” And electability wason her mind. If President Bush raised the terror levelfour days before the election (“I happen to be verycynical,” she averred), the Democrats would wanttheir most experienced candidate confrontingMcCain.

Clinton spoke directly to her audience’s skepticismof good talkers -- ironic in light of her husband’s ora-torical gifts. “You’re so specific,” she quoted peopleas telling her. “Why don’t you just come and give usone of those great rhetorical flourishes and get every-body all whooped up?” The crowd actually whoopedat that. But eloquence, she said, is not the point, sincethe election “is not about me, it’s about us.”

If Obama is passion, Clinton is bread and butter. Ifshe needs more flourishes, he could afford to traffic abit more in the staples.

Her speech is a well-crafted recitation of how gov-ernment could ease the lives of those without healthinsurance, students burdened by college loan costs,homeowners facing foreclosure, veterans who havebeen abandoned, the working poor who deserve ahand up.

As she speaks, Doug Hattaway, one of her aides,notes that her practical litany is precisely what appealsto working-class and middle-class voters who respondto “tangible issues.” They also rebel against the ideathat they are not part of the cool, privileged masses forObama. One of the signs at the Manassas rally defi-antly touted “Well Educated High Earners forHillary.” This is a party divided not by ideology but bysensibility. Things have gotten very personal.

And that is why feelings would be so raw if thisnomination were settled by something as grubby as acredentials fight over disputed delegates from Floridaand Michigan. Two things are true. Delegations fromthose important states, currently in defiance of partyrules, will eventually have to be seated. But if Clintonwere to take the nomination because of her “victories”in primaries that all the candidates agreed not to con-test, she would be seen by her adversaries as cheating.

The only solution is for the two states to agree tohold new rounds of voting that look as much like pri-maries as possible before the process ends in earlyJune. Doing so would increase the chances that voters,not insiders, would pick the nominee. Democratswould not have to put up with invidious comparisonsbetween their battle and the ugliness of Bush v. Gore.And one of these candidates might then actually beable to win.

A breakout, a fair deal, or bedlam: Those are theDemocrats’ options.

E.J. Dionne writes for the Washington Post WritersGroup

Break-out or bedlam coming?

It may have been Chaucer, or maybe back fartherwhere started this lover’s tradition.It seems what began with a mating of warblersnow mandates expensive expressions.

Significant othersand halves which are better, expect at least flowers or candyFrom those with no money to any jet setterthere better be love lockets handy.

The men have the burden, or so it does seemto be ready to spend lots of moneyWhile ladies drop hints

about things that they dreamAnd expect to hear, “Here you are, honey.”

We hope that this day has not fallen too preyto commercial endeavors at handBecause love is a feeling too little expressedIn our fast-moving, Internet land

So ladies don’t fret about what you will getAnd guys, though you stick with bouquets,A sincere “I love you,” is a wonderful giftTo each other on Valentine’s Day.

Happy Valentine’s Day

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President George Bush: The WhiteHouse, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing-ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX(202)456-2461.

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

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Congressman Mike Thompson:1st District, 231 Cannon Office Bldg,Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3311;FAX (202)225-4335. Fort Bragg districtoffice, 430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208,Fort Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962-0934;

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Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146,Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001;Berg's Ukiah field representative is RuthValenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N.State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. Theoffice’s fax number is 463-5773. For emailgo to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg

Senator Pat Wiggins: State SenateDistrict 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100,Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375Email: senator.wiggins@sen.ca.gov. InUkiah: Kathy Kelley at 200 S. School St,468-8914, email: kathy.kelley@sen.ca.gov

Mendocino County Supervisors:Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Watten-burger, 2nd District; John Pinches, 3rdDistrict; Kendall Smith, 4th District;David Colfax, 5th District. All can bereached by writing to 501 Low Gap Road,Room 1090, Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221,FAX 463-4245. bos@co.mendocino.ca.us

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Dr. Geoff Rice, president of theUCCA ,has announced the performersand dates for the coming series of con-certs for the 2008 - 2009 season. Hereminds, “Current members who havereceived their renewal brochures areasked to return them promptly so thatvolunteers can plan room for newmembers to join.”

Coming to the Ukiah High SchoolAuditorium for live on-stage perfor-mances will be:

• PianaFiddle -- Wednesday, Nov.12: Is it blue grass? Is it jazz? IfPianaFiddle is performing, the answeris “Yes!” Pianist Lynn Wright and vio-linist Adam DeGraff improvise as theygo, blending the known and theunknown in performances that maketoes tap and hands clap. They havecomplementary talents and a sharedpassion to explore all musical genres.Traditionally grounded yet sponta-neous, PianaFiddle engrosses the audi-ence with each note.

• A Tribute to Benny Goodman andPeggy Lee -- Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009:If imitation is the sincerest form offlattery, Amanda Carr and EverettLongstreth would make Goodman andLee proud. While Longstreth hasplayed with icons including WoodyHerman, Jimmy Dorsey, Nelson Riddleand Helen Forest, Carr’s sultry alto hasbeen featured with the Artie Shaw,Harry James and Glenn Miller Bands.This unique offering focuses on BigBand repertoire from 1941 to 1943when Lee was Goodman’s featuredvocalist. This will be the most swing-ing‚ evening you‚ve experienced in along time.

• Maya -- Thursday, March 26,2009: Rhythmically driven flute, harpand percussion comprise the trioknown as MAYA. The group incorpo-rates improvisation into every innova-tive multicultural performance.Collectively, the group’s members haveperformed around the world with awide range of ensembles such as theNew Your Philharmonic, YoYo Ma’sSilk Road and the Israeli folk group,Anistar. Such diverse experienceallows them to derive inspiration fromone another, which they do with enthu-siastic verve. In addition to premieringworks by modern composers MAYAalso creates multimedia works thatreflect their shared vision of ever-expanding beauty in our interconnectedworld.

• Mack McCray -- April 2009: MackMcCray is a pianist and consummateartist whose performances show that he

is not only a master of his instrument,but he also has that spark of magic thatcan transport an audience to greatmusical heights. A graduate of Julliard,McCray has won several competitiveprizes and has performed in variousrecitals around the world, at music fes-tivals and with orchestras under suchconductors a Michael Tilson Thomas,Edo de Waart and John Adams. He isChair of the Piano Department of theSan Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Bonus concert -- Misty River: Newmembers who subscribe for the 2008-2009 season will be able to attend thelast program of the current series as aspecial bonus for joining. This concertbrings Misty River, a female quartetwho sing, play the guitar, bass fiddle,acdcordian and clawhammer-stylebanjo. This will be held Sunday, April6 at 3 p.m.

Entrance to the above concerts is bymembership subscription card for allfour concerts, or by ticket purchase atthe door or at the Mendocino Book Co.in Ukiah, Goods‚ Stamp Shoppe inWillits or at the door.

Subscribe and save money -- Thesubscription price for all four concertsis just $40 for adults and $15 for fulltime students. Subscribing ahead is agood way to save money over the sin-gle-admission price of $20 for eachseparate concert, and $10 per student.In fact, it is half of the price if you buythe membership package.

All concerts are held at the UkiahHigh School Auditorium at 7:30 unlessotherwise stated.

For more information or to join, call463-2738, 459-3466 Willits, 262-1116Lakeport or 895-3697 in AndersonValley.

Ukiah Community Concert Associationannounces 4-concert program for 08-09

Misty River, female musical quartet, will be the bonus concert for UCCAnew members, and will be performing Sunday, April 6.

The divorce rate in theUnited States is very high, butwhen it comes to Ben andTess this may not be anoption.

Tess Finnegan (KateHudson) after meeting Finngives up what she is doing onher spring break, falling inlove and marrying him. Foryears they hunt for the trea-sure together doing researchand spending massiveamounts of time trying to findwhere it all went down aftersailing into a huge hurricane.

Benjamin Finnegan(Matthew McConaughy) isyour average ambitious guywho definitely makes his mis-takes. He spends much of histime treasure diving withTess, in his obsession to lookfor the 18th-Century Queen’sDowry full or emeralds andrubies that was lost at sea in1715. In his quest to find thetreasure his marriage is lostalong the way with the infa-mous treasure that is neverfound.

During this time in his lifehe begins to owe numerousamounts of money to peoplefunding his diving whichincreases Tess’ desire to neverdeal with him again.

After many years theirmarriage falls apart and Tesswants a divorce.

While doing her job as asteward on board NigelHoneycutt’s (DonaldSutherland) yacht he agrees tostop where her divorce is tak-ing place and let her tend toher duty before they set sailagain.

Arriving at the lawyersoffice Finn is no where to befound and they proceed withthe divorce and Tess claimseverything he has.

When Finn finally arrivesTess is confronted with his bignews that he has found a shardof a plate from the Queen’sship they have been searching

for all these years. Completely blowing off the

idea that that would ever bepossible, especially since hedoes not have the plate onhand, she leaves him and goesback to her job with Mr.Honeycutt and his daughterGemma (Alexis Dziena) whois visiting with him. Littledoes she know that his find-ings will bring them togetheragain in an unexpected turn offate.

I really enjoyed watching“Fool’s Gold.”

The storyline was veryentertaining and very funny tosee it all play out.

The one thing I did feel thatthis movie lacked was timemanagement. Every scene inthe movie did have a reasonfor being there, however I feltthat the storyline could havebeen shortened and it stillwould have been a goodmovie.

I definitely think that thismovie will be well liked byanyone who likes a good com-edy.

Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hr. 53

min.

‘Fools Gold’ a goodmovie, if a little long

FOCUS ON FILM

By Shelby White

‘Mara’ this Friday, ‘Pole to Pole’next week, part of Wildlife Film Series

Ukiah’s International Wildlife Film Series continues thisFriday, February 15, with “Mara, Africa’s River of Destiny,”about Africa’s richest wildlife areas and the river that nourish-es them. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Civic Centerwith refreshments, live folk-rock music by “School’s Out,” andsocial time. The film screenings will start at 7:15 p.m. with ashort, “Termite Mounds, Pillars of the Community.” Tickets areavailable at the door and at Mendocino Book Company for asuggested donation of $10 for one evening or $50 for the series.Proceeds benefit the Redwood Valley Outdoor EducationProject.

“Pole to Pole,” next week’s feature film, takes viewersacross the planet from north to south, demonstrating how thesun’s seasonal journey affects the lives of all who live on earth.As spring arrives in the Arctic a mother polar bear emergesfrom her den with two tiny cubs. At the other end of the planetwinter arrives and emperor penguins are plunged into darknessfor four months, enduring the coldest temperatures on the plan-et.

The opening short, “El,” tells a tale of jaguars living in closeproximity with humans in the jungle north of Argentina. Theevening will open with Steve Hahm playing guitar and singingvocals reminiscent of the early 70’s.

The Ukiah Civic Center is located at 300 Seminary Avenue.From 101 take Perkins west to State Street (3rd light). Go lefton State Street and take the third right on Seminary. TakeSeminary to the end. For more information and the completefilm schedule go to www.rvoep.org.

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This week:

• Fr1., Mendocino baseball vs.College of Siskiyous, 11 a.m.

• Sat., UHS boys varsity wrestlingin NBL Championships at ElsieAllen

• Sat., Mendocino baseball vs.College of Siskiyous, 11 a.m.

Women’s SlowpitchSoftball

The Ukiah Women’s AthleticAssociation is taking sign up’s forwomen’s slowpitch softball teamsfor the 2008 season. $475 is thecost per team; there are no indi-vidual fees.

Please contact us by March 31,2008 Pokie at 972-1719.

2008 Girls YouthSoftball League

Registration for the 2008 girlsyouth softball league is now openat the City of Ukiah. Participantsmay register individually and willbe placed on teams according totheir grade level.

The following divisions will beutilized: K-2 in tee-ball, grades 3-4in pitching machine, and grades5-6 and 7-12 will be placedtogether.

League play begins in early Apriland will run through early June.Cost is $50 per player and thedeadline is March 7, 2008. Formsare available at the City of Ukiahoffice (411 West Clay) and onlineat www.cityofukiah.com. For moreinfo call 463-6714.

Girls 6-on-6 Soccer League

Registration for the 2008 girls 6-on-6 youth soccer league is cur-rently open and running throughMarch 28th. Teams will consist ofgirls ages 13 through 19. The reg-istration fee is $200 per teamwhile player fees of $20 will becollected at the first games withteam rosters. Teams will bescheduled for 12 games (6 dou-ble-headers) on Sundays fromlate April through early June.

For questions regarding theleague or to register your team,please contact 463-6714.

Hall of Fame dinner and induction

Mendocino College Athletic Hallof Fame is hosting its annualinduction and dinner on Feb. 162008 at Barra of Mendocino (for-merly Redwood Valley Cellars),7501 North State Street,Redwood Valley.

The inductees are: JeffSchueller, Matt Belfanti, DesireeSchroeder, Yancy Clark, DaleFischer, and Skip Hunter.

A no host wine tasting socialhour begins at 6p.m. followed bydinner at 7 and induction at 8.Come and enjoy a wonderfullycatered buffet and music providedby Marc Hansen. Seating is limit-ed. Call 468-3255 for tickets.

The 28th WillitsClassic

Come run or walk the 28th annu-al Willits Classic 5k run, 5k walkand 10 mile run. It takes placeFebruary 17, 2008 registrationfrom 9-9:45 a.m. The race startsat 10:00 a.m. The place;Recreation Grove Park in Willits.Downtown Willits go East onCommercial Street; the park is onthe right. Entry fee is $22.00.Children 15 and under are $10.For more information call Mark at272-9246 or visit www.striders.org

Pony/Colt Registration

Ukiah Pony (13-14 year olds)and Colt (15-17) Leagues arehaving another sign-up at MendoLake Office Supply on Saturday,February 23rd from 1-3 p.m.

Sign-up fee is $75 and you mustpresent a birth certificate. Tryoutswill take place on Saturday, March1st and Sunday, March 2nd atAnton Stadium for Pony players at10 a.m. Late sign-ups will beaccepted then as well. For addi-tional information or questions callKris, 468-3800.

Select “Puma”TeamsLooking of Coaches

The Ukiah Valley Soccer leagueis looking for individuals to coachour competitive teams. Ukiah’sPuma teams are boys and girlsages U10 – U19, Class I andClass III. These players play at ahigher level of competition andskill. If you have coached and areinterested in coaching at a higherlevel, please contact the soccerhotline 707-467-9797 to receivean application. ALL APPLICA-TIONS ARE DUE MARCH 1,2008.

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S P O R T SEditor: Anthony Dion, 468-3518 udjsports@pacific.net

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By JANIE McCAULEYAssociated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —The San Francisco Giants of2008 are all about Matt Cain,Tim Lincecum and Barry Zito.Not to mention hard-nosedcenter fielder Aaron Rowandand a cast of youngsters eagerto get their chance with noth-ing left to prove in the minorleagues.

Barry Bonds, the hype ofthe home run chase and All-Star game, well, that’s all his-tory.

“It’s the post-Bonds era,”Rowand said Wednesday afterworking out with his newteammates. “We’re definitelygoing to have fun. It’s notBarry’s fault. It’s that he iswho he is and there was a lotof attention. That happenswhen you’re one of the bestplayers of all time and you’rechasing a record.”

San Francisco will start lifewithout Bonds when pitchersand catchers hold their firstofficial workout Thursday.Players began trickling in

Wednesday to get ready andtake physicals.

“It’s on. It’s time,” secondbaseman Kevin Frandsen said,walking across the field atScottsdale Stadium to the cov-ered batting cage to take somecuts. He sported a black andwhite camouflage T-shirt withthe team’s new theme:“Warrior Spirit. Find theSwagger.”

“Do you have the spirit?”he hollered to a few team-mates.

After last season, manager

Bruce Bochy spoke of theneed for a new culture in theclubhouse and that “warriorspirit.”

There’s nothing left ofBonds’ stuff and Zito nowholds down the corner lockerwhere No. 25 dressed in thepast. There were still a fewquestions floating aroundabout whether the indictedhome run king would signwith a club or not play at all,perhaps walking away with762 homers to his name.

“It seems kind of odd,” said

Cain, the right-hander at thefront of a talented rotation.“For so long we’ve seen thembuild it around Jason Schmidtand Bonds. It seems kind ofcrazy that Tim and I and Zitoare stepping into that role. It’sa whole new experience. Itcame on a little quicker thanwe probably thought. It’sgoing to be great to take thatchallenge on.”

General manager BrianSabean said all winter it

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Eagles overwhelmed by 49ers

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Eagle guard Canyon Miller (14), stands on the line waiting for the free-throw attempt from the Yuba player.Miller led the way for Mendocino on Wednesday with 14 points against the No. 2 team in state.By ANTHONY DIONThe Daily Journal

Xavier Crawford scored a game-high25 points to lead his No. 2 state-rankedYuba College 49ers over Mendocino, 87-53 on Wednesday night.

The 49ers utilized their superior size,speed and athleticism not to mentiontheir deep bench, to overwhelm theEagles in all aspects of the game theentire contest.

With the No. 2 team in the state intown, there was a discernible buzz in thebuilding as the game got underway -- theEagle faithful anxious to see if their teamcould hang with the best the state has tooffer.

Mendocino sure gave it their besteffort.

In the early going, a three-pointer bysophomore point guard Joe Guastellawho had eight points in the loss, kept theEagles close. It was an 18-8 ball gamewith just under 10 minutes to play in thefirst half as the Eagles stingy defense wasable to hold the 49ers down for the mostpart.

However, it was really only a matter oftime before Crawford and company gotgoing.

After sitting out for five plus minutesin the opening part of the half, Crawfordentered the game and began to take overwith his height and touch around the rim.

The seven-footer had 18 points in thefirst half alone to carry the 49ers out to a41-21 halftime lead.

In the second half, the Eagles wouldfight to keep the deficit around 17 pointsbut never could inch closer. Yuba Collegebegan to pull away with just under 10minutes remaining, extending their leadback out to 20 points.

From there the reserves came in andthe game further slipped away fromMendocino, reaching a maximum deficitof 35 points before the eventual 34-pointspread.

In the loss, Canyon Miller led theEagles with 14 points and Josh Gipsonadded six.

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By JOSH DUBOWAssociated Press

OAKLAND — Monta Ellis scored 37points and Baron Davis made threestraight baskets down the stretch to sendthe Golden State Warriors into the All-Star break with a win against the WesternConference’s top team, 120-118 over thePhoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

It was a highly entertaining end to anexciting first half of the season for theWarriors (32-20), who go into the breakin a three-way tie for seventh place in theWestern Conference with Houston andDenver. Phoenix, which hosts Dallas onThursday night before taking its break,hopes to have Shaquille O’Neal ready forthe second half of the season.

Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with29 points, but missed one of two freethrows with 3.5 seconds left and the Sunsdown by two points. Stoudemire hadmade 36 straight foul shots before miss-ing in the third quarter. He missed twomore times, none bigger than the one inthe final seconds.

Ellis made one of two free throws with2.7 seconds to go for the Warriors andLeandro Barbosa’s 3-point attemptbefore the buzzer bounced off the frontrim.

It was a tight game throughoutbetween the two offensive juggernautswith neither team taking a double-digitlead. Ellis scored three straight basketsmidway through the fourth quarter toovercome a five-point deficit and giveGolden State a 105-104 lead.

Back-to-back 3-pointers by StevenJackson and Kelenna Azubuike gave the

Warriors a 113-109 lead with 3:19remaining, but the Suns answered withbaskets from Steve Nash and Grant Hillto tie it. That’s when Davis took over.

He first hit a runner in the lane to givethe Warriors the lead for good. He fol-lowed with a step-back jumper on thebaseline and finished the spurt with a dri-ving layup that made 119-113 with 1:14remaining. The Suns battled back butcould never regain the lead.

Davis had 27 points and 13 assists andSteven Jackson scored 19 for GoldenState.

Ellis, who is fast becoming a star, goesinto the break playing the best ball of histhree-year career. He is averaging 27.8points per game on 70 percent shootingfrom the floor in his last five games. Hefrequently used his speed to beat the Sunsdown the court or to create space for hismid-range jumper, finishing 18-for-27from the field.

Grant Hill had 26 points and 15rebounds for Phoenix, Barbosa scored 24off the bench and Steve Nash had 20points and 12 assists. The Suns (36-16)fell a half-game behind New Orleans forbest record in the West with the loss.

Stoudemire dominated inside whileO’Neal just watched this game.Stoudemire scored 10 points in the thirdquarter, overpowering the smallerGolden State defenders to help Phoenixtake a 90-87 lead into the fourth. TheSuns lost for just the third time in 33games this season when they led afterthree quarters.

Befitting a game between the NBA’stwo highest-scoring teams, the game

started at a breakneck pace that led toeasy baskets for each side. The teamscombined to make 16 of their first 20shots and were tied at 20 less than 5 min-utes into the game.

Notes: Phoenix’s Raja Bell was calledfor a technical foul after being called fora loose ball foul going for a rebound inthe final second of the first quarter.Jackson made the free throw to giveGolden State a 38-32 lead after one. ...Chris Webber was inactive for theWarriors after recording eight points and10 rebounds in his first three games backwith the team.

Suns-Warriors, BoxPHOENIX (118)

Hill 11-18 4-4 26, Diaw 3-9 1-2 7,Stoudemire 10-14 9-12 29, Nash 7-13 4-4 20, Bell 3-9 0-0 8, Barbosa 9-14 3-4 24,Skinner 1-2 0-0 2, Strawberry 1-8 0-0 2.Totals 45-87 21-26 118.

GOLDEN STATE (120)

Jackson 6-17 4-5 19, Barnes 6-11 1-213, Harrington 5-10 1-1 12, Davis 12-230-1 27, Ellis 18-27 1-2 37, Biedrins 2-40-0 4, Pietrus 0-1 1-2 1, Azubuike 3-3 0-0 7, Croshere 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 52-96 8-13 120.

Phoenix 32 23 3528 — 118

Golden State 38 2128 33 — 120

3-Point Goals—Phoenix 7-21(Barbosa 3-6, Nash 2-6, Bell 2-6,Strawberry 0-3), Golden State 8-21(Davis 3-5, Jackson 3-7, Azubuike 1-1,

WARRIORS 120 | SUNS 118

Ellis, Davis lead Warriors to win over Suns

By JANIE McCAULEYAssociated Press

PHOENIX — ChadGaudin’s spring trainingpreparation has been especial-ly challenging this year.

The Oakland right-handerunderwent operations on hisleft hip and right foot on Dec.18, meaning that putting toomuch pressure on either sideof his body while rehabilitat-ing was painful for a while.

Now, he is playing catchevery other day and hopes tobe throwing off a mound byMarch 1.

“Just having both, it limitsyou,” Gaudin saidWednesday, when A’s pitchersand catchers reported to theteam’s minor league complex.“It’s getting better. I’m look-ing forward to March 1.”

Gaudin was 11-13 with a4.42 ERA last season in hisfirst year as a member of theA’s rotation. Though heslumped with a 3-10 recordafter the All-Star break,Gaudin tied for the AL leadwith 34 starts after pitchingexclusively in relief in 2006.

While he felt good aboutparts of his year, the finishwas frustrating. And it didn’thelp that the A’s went 76-86after reaching the AL champi-onship series the previousseason, had their streak ofwinning seasons end at eight— their first losing year sincea 74-88 showing in 1998 —and went 9-17 in Septemberfor the team’s worst finalmonth since going 8-20 in1985.

“I’m looking to have a lotbetter ones,” he said of hisperformance. “I will put thatin the past. Last year’s lastyear. You have to learn from itto get better. I look at the pos-itive of what’s happened andjust try to go help the teamwin every day.”

The 24-year-old Gaudinneeded hip surgery to repair atorn labrum.

“His main thing is thefoot,” manager Bob Gerensaid. “We don’t need a fifthstarter until April 15. That’san option — it’s more than agoal. We’d like to have himsooner.”

Gaudin is expected to bepart of a rotation also featur-ing right-handers Joe Blanton,Rich Harden and JustinDuchscherer. The A’s dealtace Dan Haren to the ArizonaDiamondbacks in December.

Blanton, also still part oftrade speculation, and Hardenare slated to pitch the first twogames in Japan.

Gaudin hopes he won’t betoo far behind.

“It’s about a month set-back,” he said. “This is stillsort of my offseason in termsof throwing and training. Ihave to make sure I monitoreverything.”

SPRING TRAINING| ATHLETICSGaudin’sstatus slowlyimprovingfor A’s

THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2008 – 7SPORTS

By RONALD BLUMandHOWARD FENDRICHAssociated Press

WASHINGTON — Brian McNameeinjected Roger Clemens with perfor-mance-enhancing drugs more often thanhe previously claimed, the pitcher’s for-mer personal trainer said in a preparedstatement, released Wednesday beforethe start of their high-stakes testimonybefore Congress.

“I have helped taint our national pas-time,” McNamee said.

Clemens has denied the accusationsthat became public in December’sMitchell Report. The seven-time CyYoung award winner repeated thosedenials under oath to the HouseCommittee on Oversight andGovernment Reform.

“I have never used steroids, humangrowth hormone, or any other type ofillegal performance enhancing drugs,”Clemens said, also in a prepared state-ment. “No matter what we discuss heretoday, I am never going to have my namerestored. I know that a lot of people wantme to say that I have taken steroids andbe done with it. But I cannot in good con-science admit to doing something that Idid not do; even if it would be easier todo so.”

McNamee told baseball investigatorGeorge Mitchell that he injected Clemens16 to 21 times with steroids and humangrowth hormone from 1998-01.McNamee also said that Yankees team-mates Andy Pettitte and ChuckKnoblauch used HGH.

“I have had that opportunity to thinkabout these events and consider the spe-cific drug regimens we used,” McNameesaid. “As a result, I now believe that thenumber of times I injected RogerClemens and Chuck Knoblauch wasgreater than I initially stated.”

McNamee also attacked the credibilityof Clemens, with whom he worked close-ly for many years.

“While I liked and admired RogerClemens, I don’t think that I ever reallytrusted him,” McNamee said.

By denying the accusations underoath, Clemens opened himself up to pos-

sible criminal charges if it is determinedhe made false statements or obstructedCongress.

“Coming into today’s hearing, wehave before us some very different sto-ries. They’re in many ways incompati-ble,” said ranking Republican Tom Davisof Virginia, who presided over the com-mittee’s 2005 session with MarkMcGwire and Rafael Palmeiro.“Someone is lying in spectacular fashionabout the ultimate question.”

Pettitte, excused from appearingWednesday, issued a statement shortlybefore the hearing started and acknowl-edged using human growth hormone in2004, in addition to his December admis-sion that he took it for two days in 2002.

Last week, Pettitte was asked to dis-cuss drug use in a deposition and affi-davit before a congressional committee.

“In that affidavit, Andy informed thecommittee that in addition to the twoshots a day of HGH he took for two daysin 2002, he also took HGH for a one-dayperiod in 2004, shortly preceding season-ending elbow surgery,” his lawyer, JayReisinger, said in a statement released toThe Associated Press.

“Andy had not previously mentionedthis usage because he acquired the sub-stance from his father, who had obtainedit without Andy’s knowledge in an effortto overcome his very serious health prob-lems, which have included serious car-diac conditions.”

In an affidavit for the committee,Pettitte said that Clemens told him nearly10 years ago that he used HGH, a personfamiliar with the affidavit told The AP.The person spoke to the AP on conditionof anonymity Tuesday because the docu-ment had not been made public.com

According to the person familiar withthe affidavit, who said it was signedFriday night, Pettitte also said Clemensbacktracked when the subject of HGHcame up again in conversation in 2005,before the same House committee heldthe first hearing on steroids in baseball.

Pettitte said in the affidavit that heasked Clemens in 2005 what he would doif asked about performance-enhancingsubstances, given his admission yearsearlier. According to the account told to

the AP, the affidavit said Clemensresponded by saying Pettitte misunder-stood the previous exchange in 1999 or2000 and that, in fact, Clemens had beentalking about HGH use by his wife in theoriginal conversation.

The existence of the affidavit first wasreported by The New York Times. Thedetails of its contents were first reportedby the AP.

On Tuesday, Clemens made the roundson Capitol Hill one last time, wearing agray pinstriped suit and squeezing face-to-face meetings into the busy schedulesof committee members. He met with fivelawmakers over a four-hour spanTuesday, on top of the 19 he sawThursday and Friday.

“I enjoyed talking with him,” saidRep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., who saidthe discussion included baseball storiesand personal accounts about the Sept. 11attacks. “It’s always good to meet theperson who is in the spotlight. ... I toldhim, ’This is not a trial.”’

But it might very well feel like onewhen Clemens and McNamee sit at thewitness table and — under oath — offerwhat will surely be contradictory ver-sions as to whether Clemens usedsteroids and HGH.

“I couldn’t tell you who’s telling thetruth,” Watson said.

Before Pettitte’s affidavit came tolight, Clemens got some help in his pub-lic relations push from a different ex-teammate Tuesday.

“I have never had a conversation withClemens in which he expressed any inter-est in using steroids or human growthhormone,” Jose Canseco said in a swornaffidavit, dated Jan. 22, that was submit-ted to the committee. “Clemens has neverasked me to give him steroids or humangrowth hormone, and I have never seenClemens use, possess or ask for steroidsor human growth hormone.”

In his affidavit, Canseco disputes vari-ous statements of McNamee’s in theMitchell Report. The affidavit also says“neither Senator Mitchell nor anyoneworking with him” contacted Canseco toattempt to corroborate things McNameesaid.

MLB | CLEMENS’ HEARING

McNamee: I injected Clemens more oftenthan previously claimed

would take an extraordinaryoffer to part with Cain orLincecum — all but callingthem untouchables — but hewould always listen. For now,they’re staying put.

San Francisco parted wayswith Bonds after 15 seasons,with owner Peter Magowantelling the 43-year-old sluggerin September he wouldn’t bere-signed.

“Bonds was just a pylon forthis team,” Lincecum said.“The team was built aroundhim because he was such a bigdeal. Breaking records likethat, how can you not be? I’msure the feel is going to be alittle different without himbecause he’s been there solong.”

Zito signed a $126 million,seven-year contract before the2007 season that was a recorddeal for a pitcher before JohanSantana topped it this month.Zito then experienced his firstlosing campaign in eightmajor league seasons, postingcareer worsts with an 11-13

record and 4.53 ERA in 196 2-3 innings. It marked the firsttime he hadn’t reached 200innings since he was a rookie.

Santana, the two-time ALCy Young Award winner,received a $137.5 million, six-year contract from the NewYork Mets after they acquiredhim in a trade with Minnesota.

Zito, who turns 30 in May,should be feeling much lesspressure as he begins his sec-ond year in San Francisco. Hisstruggles were a far cry fromthe left-hander’s 23-5 CyYoung season of 2002 withthe Oakland Athletics.

“Last year, it was such aheightened sense of every-thing because of all the crazi-ness going on. This year, it’smore like business as usual,”Zito said. “Last year, I felt Iwas singled out and I didn’tfeel the same as all of myteammates because there wasa microscope on me. Even ifthere still is, I’m not perceiv-ing it that way. It’s all goodnow.”

He might not even be theGiants’ opening-day starterthis time around, and Zitoinsists he won’t mind a bit.Bochy has several options and

planned to sit down soon withpitching coach Dave Righettito map out the schedule.

With Cain, Lincecum, Zito,Noah Lowry and probablyKevin Correia in the mix, theGiants expect to have a deepstaff in the pitching-heavy NLWest. And a strong defensebehind them, featuring catcherBengie Molina, 11-time GoldGlove shortstop Omar Vizqueland newly acquired Rowandup the middle.

The 23-year-old Cain went7-16 despite a 3.65 ERA in histhird major league season andreached 200 innings exactly.He is happy the Giants haveshown such confidence in himand the hard-throwingLincecum, who was 7-5 witha 4.00 ERA in 24 starts lastyear as a rookie.

“It feels good to know thatwe don’t really have to worryabout maybe moving,” Cainsaid. “It’s cool that Briancame out and said that verbal-ly. We have a pretty good ideawe’re going to be here untilsomething crazy happens.

“We’ve got a lot of youngguys just dying to get outthere and play and give it theirall.”

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For The Daily JournalBoys4th Grade D-3St. Mary’s 27, St. Vincent 8Alex Soria had eight points

and Gabe Figueoa six in St.Mary’s big win

5th Grade D-3St. Mary’s 23, St. Vincent

II 12Blake Kesler, Garrett

Chase and Nate England hadsix points apiece

6th Grade D-2St. Eugene 44, St. Mary’s

30David Mason had a game-

high 12 points for St. Mary’swhile Jack Huizenga added11

7th Grade D-3OLG 29, St. Mary’s 26Kyle Tellstrom and Bobby

Ricetti had six points eachand Bernardo Avalos addedfour

8th Grade D-2St. Mary’s 57, OLG 46Michael Starkey once

again led the way for St.Mary’s with a game-high 24points, Jay Ferrick added 13points and Miles Cajas-Sideschipped in nine points andthree assists

Girls4th Grade D-2St. Mary’s 20, St. Elizabeth

4Kennedy Lynch led the

way with six points5th Grade D-2St. Mary’s 26, St.

Elizabeth’s 6Jasmine Sprizzo Hancock

had a great overall game with12 rebounds and eight pointsto lead St. Mary’s and ElianaMalacay had six points andfour steals

7th Grade D-1St. Mary’s II 41, St. Mary’s

I 23St. Mary’s II squad defeat-

ed the I team for the secondtime this season to remainundefeated. St. Mary’s I hastwo losses and each to theirseventh grade brethren

8th Grade D-1St. Mary’s 50, St. Rose 39Kylee Wright scored 13

points and Eliza Vargas andSerena Goforth added 11points apiece in St. Mary’svictory

CYO BasketballResults Feb. 9-10

By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) — Steve

Novak hit a 3-pointer withtwo seconds left to give theHouston Rockets their eighthstraight win, an 89-87 victoryover the Sacramento Kings onWednesday night.

Ron Artest had rallied theKings back from an 18-pointfourth quarter deficit and hisoff-balance jump shot gavethem a 87-86 lead with 24 sec-onds left.

With Artest all over him,Tracy McGrady drove into thelane and then kicked the ballout to Novak for the winningshot and his only points of thegame.

Houston enters the All-Starbreak having won 17 of its last20 games, marking the mostsuccessful 20-game span forthe team since the 1996-97season.

Artest led the Kings with30 points, including 15 in thefourth quarter.

Yao Ming led the Rocketswith 25 points and 14rebounds and Rafer Alstonscored a season-high 23points.

Sacramento trailed by 18points at the end of the thirdquarter, but used a 15-1 runcapped by a 3-pointer by BradMiller to get within 80-76midway through the fourthquarter. Yao scored five pointsfor Houston over the next twominutes but Artest cutHouston’s lead to 86-83 withabout two minutes left.

Artest missed two freethrows before hitting a longjumper to get the Kings with-in one with 58 seconds left.

His jump shot in the laneafter a steal by Justin Williamsgave them an 87-86 lead with24 seconds left, their firstsince leading 8-7.

McGrady had scored 40points in each of the last twomeetings with the Kings, butwas 3-of-12 for just 10 pointson Wednesday.

Sacramento, which has lostthree straight, got 14 pointsfrom Mike Bibby and 13 fromMiller.

Houston led by as many as19 in the second quarter, butpoor shooting in the back endof that quarter allowed the

Kings to cut the lead to 13 athalftime. Sacramento openedthe second half with a 10-4run to cut Houston’s lead tosingle digits for the first timesince late in the first quarter.

The Rockets led 52-39 athalf.

They wouldn’t get anycloser in the third though asShane Battier’s 3-pointerstretched Houston’s lead backto 59-49. A trio of turnoversand several missed shots keptthe Kings’ offense sluggishafter that in the third and twoconsecutive 3s by Alston gaveHouston a 75-56 lead late inthe quarter.

The Rockets didn’t scorefor an almost 2 1/2 minutespan in the second quarter butmaintained a comfortable leadsince Sacramento managedjust four points in that span.Houston’s scoring droughtwas broken when Miller got atechnical foul for complainingabout the officiating and Yaomade one of two free throwsthat pushed the lead to 50-33less than four minutes beforehalftime.

Novak hits game-winning 3 to helpRockets to eighth straight win

ukiaHaiku festival invites submissionsThe ukiaHaiku festival invites submission of haiku by peo-

ple of all ages by March 15. Haiku are brief 3-line poems thatoffer a “snapshot” of a scene without using rhyme, punctuation,or alliteration. This year the ukiaHaiku festival is acceptingentries in either the traditional 5-7-5 format or the contempo-rary (non-syllable counting) format for most categories.

All categories are free of charge except “AdultContemporary Haiku,” which costs $5 for up to three poems.Submissions can be emailed to ukiahaiku08@yahoo.com.(Checks for the Adult Contemporary category must be mailedseparately). Modest prizes are offered, along with publication ina book and the opportunity to read your winning haiku at theukiaHaiku festival on April 27. For haiku guidelines, examples,and submission forms go to www.ukiahaiku.org. Forms are alsoavailable at the bookmobile and other libraries around the coun-ty, and at Grace Hudson Museum.

‘Olaf Palm: His Place, His Time’ exhibi-tion set for Feb. 14 through March 16

The Mendocino College Art Gallery will present “Olaf Palm:His Place, His Time,” an exhibit of paintings with accompany-ing text by Irene D. Thomas, from Feb. 14 through March 16.An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 4to 6 p.m.

The gallery’s regular hours are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and byspecial appointment.

For more information, call 468-3207, or e-mailgallery@mendocino.edu.

‘Be My Valentine’ dance and buffet set for this Saturday

Soroptimist International of Willits and the Harrah SeniorCenter present “Be My Valentine” sweetheart Dance and Buffeton Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is afundraiser to benefit the Wm F. Harrah Senior Center’s activi-ties. “Big band” music will be presented by DJ Gene Hoggren.

Wine will be available for $2 a glass.Tickets are $15 each,available from any Soroptimist member, at the Senior Center’sfront desk, or at the door. The Harrah Senior Center is locatedat 1501 Baechtel Road, Willits.

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Special for the JournalThe new cooperative art

gallery, the Art Center UkiahGallery, is scheduled to openby the end of February, andthe founding members invitethe public to visit and viewart that has been created bythe gallery members includ-ing sculpture, ceramics,metal work, painting anddrawing, photography, tex-tiles and multi-media art.They are also planning onhosting clases and events toencourage the creative poten-tial of all ages.

There has been a strangebuzzing sound coming from201 S. State St., the futurehome of the Art Center UkiahGallery. It seems the 24founding members of thisnew cooperative art galleryare working feverishly tomeet their goal to open thegallery doors by the end ofFebruary.

Yes, it is true that the ArtCenter Ukiah Gallery artistsneed to survive economically,but a big part of their dreamis to become a viableresource for the community.When the dust settles on thecorner of Church and StateStreet, the plan is to offer aninspirational gallery, as wellas classes and events that nur-ture

They have been putting inlong hours building, painting,hanging lights and planningthe spring grand opening. Thespace is open, the color

scheme contemporary, with abrick wall reminiscent of aNew York artist’s loft. The

perfect environment to betransported into another per-spective on the world.

And wait until the commu-nity experiences The RedWall. Some members wantedit painted white, some werepassionately in love with itjust as is. Try to imagine 24opinions flying around thecircle gathered in one room,squaring off all because ofthe color red.

The controversy broughteverybody out of their com-fort zone. Luckily, someonebroke out some bread andcheese. By the time the foodwas consumed, The Red Wallhad become the first piece ofart installed. That’s artists foryou.

Soon the real art will behung. The artists showingtheir work are a diversegroup. From classic to theavant-garde, whatever yourtastes, the artists hope thecommunity will enjoy whatthey have to offer. The inten-tion is to make the gallery acomfortable place to visit andbring friends, and beinspired.

The gallery will be open-ing soon. For those who won-der what this off-the-wallgroup of independents has toshow, they are invited to dropby and enjoy the atmosphereof crazy camaraderie whichhas grown out of the great funmembers have had puttingthis co-op together. No tellingwhat might happen.

For more information,contact Susan O’Gordon,[cell] 489-4241.

Art Center Ukiah Gallery setto open by the end of February

Minnie McQueary and Geoff in front of the Red Wall atthe new ACU Gallery.

By KATE MARIANCHILDSpecial for the Journal

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker, a magnificent bird native toswampy forests of the southeastern United States and Cuba,was declared extinct in 1921.

In the late ‘20s and ‘30s a few nesting pairs were found, butthe last reliable photograph of an Ivory-billed Woodpecker inthis country was taken in 1938.

By the 1970s the third largest woodpecker in the world waswidely, but not officially, assumed to be extinct in the UnitedStates and possibly also in Cuba.

Then, between February of 2004 and February of 2005, 15sightings of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers were reported inArkansas’s Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. The stun-ning discovery thrilled bird and wildlife lovers across thenation and the world. Those reports, however, have not beendocumented with reliable photographs or sound recordings, andare now considered questionable.

Do any Ivory-billed Woodpeckers still glide through the vir-gin forests of the Southeast? Does their loud drumming stillring in the swamps? Bob Keiffer, Principal Superintendent ofAgriculture at Hopland Research and Extension Center andsub-regional editor of North American Birds, has something tosay on that subject. Part of a team organized by the Cornell Labof Ornithology, Keiffer spent two weeks last February canoeingand wading through the hardwood bottomlands of White RiverNational Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, hoping to see and docu-ment the existence of the legendary bird.

Keiffer didn’t see any Ivory-bills, but he was able to takeexcellent photographs of the wildlife in the wet woodlands,including wood ducks and other water fowl, white-tailed deer,coyotes, swamp rabbits and more.

Keiffer will present his slides, along with the history of theIvory-billed Woodpecker, the story of its decline, and a sum-mary of the evidence that it still may exist, in a presentation atthe Ukiah Civic Center on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. ThisPeregrine Audubon Society event is free to the public, thoughdonations will be welcome.

The Ukiah Civic Center is located at 300 Seminary Ave..From 101 take Perkins west to State Street (3rd light). Go lefton State Street and take the third right onto Seminary Avenue.Take Seminary to the end. To join Peregrine Audubon Societyand receive a newsletter with regular announcements aboutprograms and field trips, please send $15 to PAS, P.O. Box 311,Ukiah, CA 95482.

For more information go to www.peregrineaudubon.org.

‘The search forthe Ivory-billedWoodpecker’

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Trying to play catch up laterwill never make up for thelosses you encountered.

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your reputation. Fulfill yourambitions in ways that won’talienate those who get in yourway.

CANCER (June 21-July22) -- It’s never smart todepend only on luck or chanceto achieve your goals. Wishfulthinking cannot accomplishwhat takes hard work and con-sistency to execute. Roll upyour sleeves and get to work.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22) -- Be wary of jumping toconclusions and making hastyjudgments before you have all

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by Lynn Johnson

by Gary Trudeau by Dik Browne

Today is the 45th day of 2008 and the 55thday of winter.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1859, Oregonentered the union as the 33rd state.

In 1899, Congress passed legislation autho-rizing states to use voting machines in federalelections.

In 1912, Arizona entered the union as the48th state.

In 1929, seven mobsters were killed inChicago in the “Valentine’s Day Massacre.”

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Jack Benny(1894-1974), comedian; Jimmy Hoffa (1913-1975), labor leader; Mel Allen (1913-1996),

sports broadcaster; Florence Henderson (1934-), actress, is 74, Meg Tilly (1960-), actress, is48; Drew Bledsoe (1972-), football player, is36.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1988, BobbyAllison became the oldest driver (age 50) towin the Daytona 500, while his son Davey fin-ished second. It was the race’s first father-sonfinish.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “Age is strictly a case

of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it does-n’t matter.” -- Jack Benny

TODAY’S FACT: Valentine’s Day derivesfrom a religious feast day celebrating twoChristian martyrs by that name, but details oftheir lives are murky. Many say the feast daywas instituted as a replacement for the paganfestival of Lupercalis.

TODAY’S MOON: Between first quarter(Feb. 13) and full moon (Feb. 20).

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Dear Readers: Happy Valentine’s Day toone and all, especially our veterans in VA hos-pitals around the country. And a special thanksto those readers who have taken the time tovisit the vets and send valentines. Bless you.

Dear Annie: My mom has now reached anage where it is difficult for her to continue liv-ing alone. My brothers and I are all close,although I am the only one living in the area. Ispend more time with Mom in a few weeksthan they do in an entire year.

We recently decided it’s time for Mom totransition to assisted living and planned a fam-ily conference call. The call was originally justgoing to be us siblings, but I thought it mightbe nice for Mom to join us at the beginning sothey could speak to her and see how she’sdoing.

When Mom hung up, one of my brothersblew up at me for letting her know we werehaving such a call. He repeatedly shouted atme that this was to be a secret. I cannot fathom

why Mom shouldn’t know. She trusts us withher care and it never occurred to me to keep herout of the process. If Mom were mentally inca-pacitated, I could understand, but she is not.Am I wrong? -- Worried Sibling

Dear Sibling: No. It’s always best if theparent can be part of the decision- making, andwe don’t understand why your brothers wantthings kept secret. It’s possible they feel theconversation would depress her or that shemight resent suggestions of incompetence. Inorder to avoid a rift, consider having an impar-tial third party explain the necessity of Mom’sparticipation. Her doctor or clergyperson can

talk to your brothers, and you also can get helpthrough the Family Caregiver Alliance (care-giver.org) at 1-800-445-8106.

Dear Annie: I’m 60 years old and myboyfriend, “Mervin,” is 68. We have such won-derful chemistry and can talk on the phone forhours and never run out of interesting topics.Sex is perfect.

The problem is, Mervin was raised withoutaffection and has trouble being demonstrative.I have multiple sclerosis and need his support,not only emotionally, but physically -- espe-cially when walking. I sometimes trip and herefuses to hold my hand. Even if I didn’t haveMS, I would expect to walk along hand in handwith my boyfriend. He says it is “sissy.”

I feel neglected and could never go throughlife this way. Can he change? -- With Him butAlone

Dear With Him: Someone who wouldrather let you trip on the sidewalk than holdyour hand is putting his needs above yours. IfMervin truly cares for you, he will make aneffort to work on his inability to show affec-tion. Otherwise, you must decide if he’s worth

it as is because, unfortunately, things are notgoing to get any easier.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Worriedin the South,” the 62-year-old bipolar womanwho is concerned about her family’s reaction toher illness. I manage Seasonal AffectiveDisorder (SAD) during the long, dark wintermonths, for which I take medication. There aredays when I have to force myself to get up.After the birth of my son, I had a severe case ofpostpartum depression. It took over a year torecover.

The best example she can be to her lovedones is to tell them about the disorder, educatethem and let them know how they can supporther. This illness is not her fault. Ignoring it willnot make it go away. Friends and family needto rally around and not judge her. -- Sunny inVermont

Dear Sunny: It is best if her family can bea source of support and not add to her alreadystressful life. We hope she will find the courageto discuss her illness openly and educate them.

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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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SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) CGC07-467275

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DE-MANDADO): ERIC M HONOUR, AKA ERIC R HONOUR, AKA ERIK M HONOUR, AKA ERIK HONOUR INDIVIDUALLY DBA HON-OUR'S, DOES ONE TO TENYOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):CREDITORS TRADE ASSOCIATION, INC., DBA GREAT WESTERN COLLECTION BU-REAUYou have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your re-sponse. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts On-line Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the court-house nearest you. If you cannot pay the fil-ing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services pro-gram. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtin-fo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por es-crito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su re-spuesza por escrito tiene que estar en forma-to legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un for-mulario que usted pueda usar para su re-spuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.cour-tinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la bibliote-ca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su re-spuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios le-gales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelp-california.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto

con la corte o el colegio de abagados localesThe name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL LIMITED, 400 McAll ister Street, Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102-4512The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attor-ney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):STEPHEN M KAPPOS (SBN 141371), ROB-INSON-KAPPOS, 3550 Round Barn Blvd. Ste 311, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Telephone: 707-522-0114 707-522-0107Date (Fecha): Sep 18, 2007GORDON PARK-LI, Clerk (Secretario), by P.NATT, Deputy (Adjunto)SEALNOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/08CNS-1272601#UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No . 222905CA Loan No. 0755692159 Title Order No. 602094294 YOU ARE IN DE-FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/05/2008 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RE-CONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly ap-pointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/05/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-17551, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of MENDOCINO County, California, executed by: RAMON MENDOZA AND SONIA MENDOZA, HUS-BAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), (SOLE-LY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, HOME123 CORPORATION, IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.), as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Finan-cial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly ap-pointed trustee as shown below, of all right, ti-tle, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described prop-erty under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) se-cured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) rea-sonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.Place of Sale: THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE MENDOCINO COUNTY COURT-HOUSE, 100 NORTH STATE STREET , UKIAH, CA Legal Description: LOT 14 AS NUMBERED AND DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP ENTITLED ''RIVER WOOD TERRACE UNIT 1'' FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OF-FICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN MAP CASE 2, DRAWER 4, PAGE 56. Amount of unpaid balance and oth-er charges: $430,446.21 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real proper ty: 3051 REDEMEYER ROAD UKIAH, CA 95482 APN Number: 178-020-14-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any li-ability for any incorrectness of the street ad-dress and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore descri-bed is being sold "as is". DATE: 02-14-2008 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY,as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelitya-sap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.prioritypost-ing.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT-TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN-FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRI-GNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 985865 02/14/2008, 02/21/2008, 02/28/2008

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SUMMARY OF ADOPTEDORDINANCE NO. 4198

ORDINANCE AMENDING MENDOCINO COUNTY CODE SECTION 5.130.010 DELE-GATING AUTHORITY TO INVEST TO COUNTY TREASURER FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008

This Ordinance amends section 5.130.010 of the Mendocino County Code delegating au-thority to the County Treasurer-Tax Collector to invest or reinvest County funds, and funds of other depositors, for the Calendar Year 2008.

Passed and adopted by the Board of Supervi-sors of the County of Mendocino, State of California, on this 5th day of February 2008, by the following vote:

AYES: Supervisors Delbar, Wattenburger, Pinches, Colfax, and Smith

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

A complete copy of each exhibit is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for inspection and copying as a pub-lic record pursuant to the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.

KRISTI FURMANClerk of the Board

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Request for ProposalThe Round Valley Indian Housing Authority, as Owner, is soliciting proposals for: A Li-censed Contractor who has an “in house” Ar-chitect and Engineer capability to design and build 4 and 5 bedroom homes on the Tribal Winds Development on Tribal property locat-ed in Mendocino County, Covelo, California.Interested contractors may call for information on this project by calling #707-983-6423 Or 707-983-6188 ext 23 Executive Director or by visiting:

Round Valley Indian Housing Authority115-B Concow

Boulevard, Covelo, CA 95428

Enquirers should be made to the ConstructionDepartment at: Round Valley Indian Housing

AuthorityATTN: Leonard Brown Project Manager

PO Box 682Covelo, CA 95428

Proposals will be accepted by the Housing Authority until: February 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm.Proposals received after this specified time and date will not be accepted. The proposals will be opened and read aloud at the Housing Authority offices of the Round Valley Indian Housing Authority shortly after the specific closing time.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2008-F0080

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS:ARCHITECTURALMETAL, INC13201 Pratt Ranch Rd. PO Box 308Hopland, CA 95449ARCHITECTURALMETAL, INC13201 Pratt Ranch Rd.Hopland, CA 95449This business is con-ducted by a Corpo-ration. State of in-corporation: Cali-fornia. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/5/08. En-dorsed-Filed on 02/05/2008 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office./s/Christa RoderickCHRISTARODERICKVP

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FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2008-F0090

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS:M.W.E. INVEST-MENTS10600 North Fork Dr.P.O. Box 281Comptche, CA 95427Matthew W Evans10600 North Fork Dr.P.O. Box 281Comptche, CA 95427This business is con-ducted by an Individ-ual. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-12-2008.Endorsed-Filed on02/12/2008 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office./s/Matthew EvansMATTHEW EVANS

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I am a black and white Pointer mix. I was pointing my way south on Hwy 101 in Hopland on 2/11, when someone drove by and could not re-sist helping me. I laid in his car with my head in his lap! Now I am in the Ukiah shel-ter. If I am your please come to 298 Plnat Rd or call Sage 467-6453 or I will be up for adoption 2/16.

I am a handsome purebred German Shepherd who lost his way in Potter Val-ley on Sat. 2/9. I sure hope I am found or on 2/15 a new family will be able to adopt me. Well I guess that will be ok as long as they love and protect me. To find me come to 298 Plant Rd in Ukiah or call Sage at 467-6453

I am a tiny Chihua-hua who went to Todd Grove Park to play on

2/12. What a sur-prise

when someone picked me up and brought me to the Ukiah Shelterat 298 Plant Rdcome find me or they wil l adopt me on 2/18. Call Sage if I am your 467-6453

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Own Property?Call:

$ Money Mike $(707) 462-4608

Check out the Classified section for more details.

590 S. School St.468-3500

30 LOST &FOUND

I was thinking of go-ing to High School even though I am just 2 months old. I put on my pretty pink col-lar and pink leash and walked myself over to So Valley High on Dora St.Next think I knew I was in the Ukiah Shelter. Would the person who bought me that pretty leash and collar please come and find me, otherwise on 2/18 I will be available for adoption. Call sage 467-6453

120 HELPWANTED

AccountingMendo LakeCredit Union

has an immediate opening for an Acctg./Support Service Coord.Qualif ied candi-dates must have 3 years progressively responsible acctg./ clerical exp. AA de-gree or equivalent exper. req., good organizational, ver-bal, written skills & a positive attitude.We offer competi-tive salary, excel-lent benefits, NOSATURDAYS, afun working envi-ronment & business casual. Send or email (jenniferw@mlcu.org) resumeto Mendo Lake Credit Union, PO Box 1410, Ukiah, CA 95482/Fax 707-468-0350

ADMIN ASS’T/ FT strong writting/verbal skills, BA, BS, Excel,

Quick Books Pro req’d. Pay & bene

DOE email resume laura@wfigraden.comBOOKKEEPER/OF-FICE MGR for Wine-ry. M-F. QB proficient Fax resume w/salary

req. 744-1138CAREGIVER NEED-

ED exp. only P/T.Thurs & Fri 12pm to

11pm $10/hr367-5476

CLERICAL HELPreceptionist & tellers needed. Seeking mo-tivated individuals looking for long term employment. Experi-ence preferred but we are willing to train the r ight people.Send resumes to Ri-chard Willoughby c/o Bank of Willits, PO Box 98, Will i ts, Ca 95490 or call 459-5533 for application.Pay competitive, full time positions, bene-fits, profit sharing.

CONTROLLER $60k -- $80k

for Mendocino Community Health

Clinic (MCHC),a N/P federally

qualified health ctr w/$18m budget & multiple sites in

Mendo. & Lake Co.Will provide daily

management of all accntg functions.

Directly supervises staff of 7. Must pos-sess at least B.S. in

Business Admin. with a concentration in

acctng. w/5yr+ exp.to incl. supervision.Health Care exp a+! MCHC offers exc.

comp/bfts pkg.For immed.consid-

eration, send resume w/cover ltr.to HR Dept-MCHC 333 Laws Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482

Fax: (707) 468-0793 Email: skenney@

mchcinc.org EEOE

DIESEL MECHANIC EXP. Clean DMV, good pay & benefits.462-7393

HOUSEKEEPERWANTED McNabRanch. Call 467-

8416. Must have exp & references

120 HELPWANTED

Direct Care WorkNo Experience

Needed!!Morning, evening, graveyard. Drug test required, no test for cannabis, good DMV.Personal care, cook-ing, cleaning, driving and providing living skil ls training to adults with develop-mental disabil i t ies.Three 6 bed group homes, established in 1988. Call for inter-view 485-5168, 485-0165, 468-0602.

Direct Service Aideto work with adults w/ developmental disa-bilities. Valid DL, in-

surance, HS diploma req. Salary DOE.

EOE Apply at 401A Talmage Rd. 462-

2395 Facility # 236803017

Family Advocate for E Center’s Migrant Head Start Program in Cloverdale; refer to Job# MSHS-2008-02-01; 40 hrs/ wk; seasonal; ben-efits; bilingual (Eng/ Span) req; $13.88 /hr w/potential up to $16.90/hr. Must have AA deg in So-cial Services & 1 yr exp training in so-cial services or comb of educ & exp; valid CA driv-er's lic req.

Contact: HR410 Jones St.,

Ukiah, CA 95482;707-468-0194;www.ectr.org

Deadline: 2/21/08,5 pm. EOE

HOUSINGOFFICE/PROJECT

MANAGERManages construc-tion projects & Tribal Housing Program.Must have 3-5 years exp. Call 707-744-1647x1342 for app & job description.

Human Resources Director- CentralOffice, Nice, CA Native American Cash Assistance

Program. F/T w/benefits, salary

negotiable. Closing 2/22. Application & Job description at www.cttp.net orcontact Michele

Chapman at 707-262-4410. Fax

resume & application to 707-274-4233.

Indian Hiring Preference Applies.

I-ROC Landscaping Materials Driver/yard person. Class B lic,

clean, drug test.707-894-2879

IMMEDIATE OPEN-ING FT/PT Barista, willing to do deliver-

ies. Exp a +. Call Rosemary or Joan at

462-8098INSTRUCTIONAL

PARAPROFESSIONAL

TEMP LEAVEREPLACEMENT

(up to 12 mos w/ possible extension)Exp. with children w/severe disabili-

ties preferred.$13.19-$16.83/hr

48 units or AA degree req.

Mendocino CountyOffice of Educationwww.mcoe.us/jobs

467-5012,hr@mcoe.us

DEADLINE: 2/22/08

Mendocino County Health & Human Services Agency, Social Services Branch, currently re-cruiting for:

OfficeAssistant II

Ukiah & Willits For further info go to: www.mss.ca.gov to: “Career Opportu-nities” OR call the Job line: (707) 467-5866. Closes 2/15/08.

120 HELPWANTED

Mendocino County Health & Human Services Agency, Social Services Branch, is currently recruiting for:

OfficeAssistant II

Fort Bragg Only. For fur ther info go to:www.mss.ca.gov to:“Career Oppor tuni-ties” OR call the Job l ine: (707) 467-5866. Closes 2/22/08.

Mendocino County, Health & Human Services Agency, Social Services Branch is currently recruiting for:

Senior Staff ServicesAnalyst

(Information & Com-munication Officer).For further info go to: www.mss.ca.gov to: “Career Opportu-nities” OR call the Job line: (707) 467-5866. Closes 2/22/08.

JANITOR/LAUNDRY WORKER

Responsible for pro-viding Janitor ial/ Laundry services at the Residential Treat-ment Campus. Excel-lent benefits including medical, dental, vi-sion, & tuition reim-bursement. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

APPLY AT 915 W. Church St.,

Ukiah or fax resume to 877-382-7617www.trinityys.org

EOE

Join our dynamic and compassionate Home Care Team awarded as

oneof the "Top 100 agencies in the United States" for quality per-formance. Full benefitsF/T RN, P/T RN,

P/T LVNHome Care and

Hospice Services Mendocino County Call: 707-459-1818

Audrey or Nancy

LANDSCAPE LEAD-MAN/FOREMAN Exp

& fluent english.Clean DMV. Call for

app 895-2100

Local Resort-Front Desk. PTorFT. Great

work environ. Faxresume 462-9516

LVN Care Manager Hillside Health Ctr

F/T lic. LVN. Com-petitive sal. DOE great benefits! Fax: 468-0793

skenney@mchcinc.orgwww.mchcinc.org

LVN/MAExp. pref. Bilingual +

Potter ValleyCommunity HealthCenter. Fax resume

707-743-1192

MAKE ADIFFERENCE INTHE LIFE OF A

CHILD! JOIN THETRINITY TEAM!

Trinity YouthServices-Ukiah

A social service agency serving abused & neglected youth in a Residen-tial Treatment Cam-pus is looking for

CHILD CARE WORKERS.

CCW is responsible for the daily care & supervision of cli-ents & living condi-t ions. Swing & Night shifts availa-ble. Star ting at $9.40/hr. On-call $9/hr. Must be 21 yrs old. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vi-sion, tuition reim-bursement & FREE co-op child care.Must pass pre-em-ployment physical, drug test & back-ground check.

APPLY AT915 W. Church St.

Ukiah or fax resume

877-382-7617www.trinityys.org

EOE

Skills Instructorsto work for people with developmental disabilities. FT. Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30 pm

Excel. benefits. Wag-es DOE. Must be 18 or older, req. current

CDL, clean DMV, background clearan-ces, HS diploma or

equiv. Apply at 990 S. Dorsa St.Ukiah. 468-8824Lic. # 236800643

120 HELPWANTED

Mendocino Redwood Company LLC

FORESTRY TECHSSeasonal to travel throughout Mendo Co. & perform a vari-ety of timber harvest plan tasks: t imber marking, f lagging, water course classifi-cation, & surveying.Valid CDL req.Competit ive pay & housing provided.

INVENTORY TECHUkiah Office, F/T.Duties incl. collecting

field data relating to forest inventory stock, prepare & de-sign maps for use in data collection, inter-pret aer ial photo-graphs, & maint. & update databases.B.A. Dgr/or 2-3 yrs exp.& valid CDL req.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Navarro Ofc- F/T Min. 2yrs. exp. req:dozer, excavator, backhoe, lowbed & other hvy equip., log-ging road maint. & construction project exp., & ability to per-form routine maint.on equip.

Contact Wendy485-6749 for App.

Fax cover letter and resume to

(707)485-6873 or email: recruiter@

mendoco.com.Visit www.mrc.com

EOE/ADA.

NCO Head Start - Ukiah

Cook I/II - Prep nutri-tious meals for young

children, cook exp.$10.16-$11.12/hr

DOQ. Must complete NCO appl & include transcripts, 800-606-5550 ext. 302 for app & job desc. Closes 5 PM 2/15 (Postmarks not accepted) EOE

Part time LVN Tired of high case loads? Provide sup-port to 6 adults with Devel. Disabilities in their home and su-

pervise staff.Office 485-5168Cell 489-0022

People to work with developmentally

disabled adults one on one in their own

home. All Shifts available. Call

Mary 468-9326 or come by & pick up app. at 182 Thomas

St. Ukiah

Post Office Now Hiring!

Avg Pay $20/ hr, $57 K/yr, incl. Fed ben, OT.

Offered by ExamServices, not aff w/ USPS who hires.1-866-292-1387

Prenatal EducatorsMCHC’s Little Lake & Lakeside Health Ctr.

seek Prenatal Educa-tors. P/T 1-yr perina-tal exp. req. Bilingual a+ Fax: 707-468-0793 skenney@mchcinc.org

www.mchcinc.org for job description.

Receptionist-Medical office. Exp.FT. Reply to box 03099, c/o Ukiah Daily Journal, PO.Box 749, Ukiah, CA

95482

RECEPTIONIST-FTYokayo Vet Center

Salary commen-surate with exp.

Deliver resume to Yokayo Vet Center 2300 N. State St.Ukiah, CA 95482Attn. Dr. Merritt.

Sales - AutoFowler Motors in Ukiah is expanding our sales team. Sales experience in any in-dustry puts you in front of the line.

Call Daniel at468-0101 or apply atfowlerautocenter.com

Sales ProfessionalPetro Chemical Re-fining and Power Generator, knowl-edge required. Fax resume: 707-751-0237

SecuritySECURITAS USAMake a Difference & Be a Part of a Winning Team!

Guard Card preferred or training avail.

Uniforms provided.Retiree’s welcome.

Apply online www.securitasjobs.comor call 707-431-6745

AA/EE/M/F/V

WAREHOUSE F/T Mon.-Fri. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.Clean DMV. Fax

resume to 744-1046

120 HELPWANTED

SERVERS, COOKS,HOSTS/HOSTESSAM, Eves, Graveyard.

No phone calls.Apply btwn 4-5 pm

JENSEN’SRESTAURANT 1550 Lovers Ln.

Teacher & Teacher Assistant

for E Center’s Migrant Head

Start Program in Cloverdale;

40 hrs/wk; season-al; benefits; must have valid CA driv-er’s license; Teach-er positions: refer to job # MSHS-2008-02-02; bil ingual;(Eng/Span) req:Associate; $10.87/hr w/potential up to $13.24/hr, CDA teacher credential or min 12 core units ECE & 1 yr class-room exp. Level I:$11.42/hr w/poten-tial up to $13.91/hr, 24 ECE core units 16 GE core units & min 1 yr exp. LevelII: $12.58/hr w/po-tential up to $16.90/ hr, AA deg in ECE or Child Deve & min 1 yr exp. LevelIII: $13.88/hr w/po-tential up to $16.90 /hr, BA deg in ECE or Child Dev & min 1 yr exp. TeacherAssistant ll: refer to job #MSHS-2008-02-03; bil ingual (Eng/Span) pref.$8.69/hr w/potential up to $10.58/hr ;min 12 core units ECE; prev exp w/lic child care facil i ty desirable. Contact:HR, 410 Jones St., Ukiah, CA 95482:707-468-0194;www.ectr.org

Deadline: 2/21/08, 5 pm. EOE

TEACHERBASIC SKILLSCountywide, PT(up to 15 hrs/wk)

$28.82-$47.98/hr.Current assignment

in Round Valley.Instruct youth in basic skills sub-jects. Teaching

cred req’d.Mendocino CountyOffice of EducationFor an application

packet visit www.mcoe.us/jobs

or call 707-467-5012DEADLINE:

2/15/08

Tech Support Oper-ator. SaberNet P/T.Resume’ to market

ing@saber.net or fax 467-0199 by 2/19

120 HELPWANTED

Ukiah residential childrens facility

is looking for caring,responsible individ-

uals to come join our team. Some exp. pre-ferred but not neces-sary. Will provide on

the job training. Start-ing sal. $12.12 hr.

403B, great benefits & vacation package.

Fax resume to 463-6957

140 CHILDCARE

Little Friends Pre-school. F/T & P/T. Opening ages 2-5. Monthly rates

between $185-$495.465 Luce Ave.

463-2273

LITTLE WONDERSChild Care Now en-

rolling M-F 5am-6pm.In Brooktrails 459-

1286 Lic 230003615

200 SERVICESOFFERED

EXP. HOUSE CLEANER 3hr min.$15/hr. No pet clean-

up 463-6965

FINISH CARPEN-TER 30 yrs exp.

Repairs of all types.Michael 459-3534

250 BUSINESSRENTALS

LEE KRAEMERReal Estate Broker

SCHOOL STREETOFFICE/RETAIL

1300+/- sq. ft. w/pkg.

BRAND NEW!BUILD TO SUITOffice or Medical

1974+/- sq. ft. w/pkg.

DOWNTOWNHi-traffic loc. Ofc. Ste1600+/- sq. ft. w/pkg.

MED. OFFICE orRETAIL

South Orchard3400+/- sq. ft. w/pkng

468-8951OFFICE SPACE

$330/mo.202 W. Perkins

272-7388

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

1 Studio $6851&2bd Apts.$835/$885/mo,

no pets. 462-4759351 N. Main

2BD APT, newly ren-ovated, yard, garage, no growing $850 +

dep. 540-3528

2bd2ba. Avail. 3/1$1025mo. $1025 sec.

W/D, pool, spa.No sec. 8 or pets.

463-2973

NEWER2 BEDROOM

DW/Garage + Pool$885mo. 463-2325

PARK PLACE1 bd. $800, 2 bdr.$910 TH $1050.

Pool/garg. 462-5009

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

Spacious 2bd. Pool.H20, trash pd. $825.N/P. 462-6075

Se habla espanol.

SPACIOUS 2bd1ba.$850. Townhouse

$895POOL, LAUNDRY,

CARPORTSNo Section 8.

463-2134

310 APARTMENTSFURNISHED

UPSTAIRS STUDIO $650/mo., $650 dep.

Incld’s utilities.391-7755

320 DUPLEXES

2160 N. State 2 bd.1 ba. brick duplex across from Club Calpella. Fenced yard $785 + dep.Good credit only.Ernie Fine Agt.

272-4057

Rwd. Vly. 1bd., yard, appliances, wtr, garb.elect. pd. No dogs.1st & cleaning dep.req.$800mo. 485-7949

Ukiah 3bdrm2ba.Nice. Garage. 2 yrs.old. $1300 + dep.

744-1905

330 HOMESFOR RENT

1200 SQ FT customcabin, year round creek. 10 min from town. No growing.

Great setting $1200 + dep 540-3528

1bd custom, smalloffice, nice yard.

Rwd. Vly. N/S, N/P.$1200. 485-0104

2BD/1BA new kitch-en, laminate floor

145 Fircrest #E $945 + dep. 591-6027

3 bd 2 ba only $795/mo! Buy!

5%dn, 20yrs at 8% apr! For listings

800-749-7901 xS622

3BD, 1BA 900 sqft, new interior, 315 N.Pine. NS, $1300 +

$1300 sec. 462-0990

3bd. 2ba 740 Mala-ga by high school.No cats, double ga-rage yard $1400. Gd credit only! By appt.only. Ernie Fine Agt.

272-4057

3bd2ba. 1750 sf.Calpella. N/S/D.

Sml. dog. $1600/mo.$2000 dep. $500

cleaning. 272-0078Avail. March 15.

3bd2ba. Sml. detach-ed ofc. Off Orchard & Plum. $1800 + dep.

(415)499-0955

4BD, 3BA29 Creekside Ct. 4

mo. lease. $1500/mo (415)616-4073

Country house.2bd1ba. Screened off

porch. $925+ dep.No pets. 468-0716

PRIVATE UPGRAD-ED 2bd. 2ba.

1/4 acre Hopland $1,150/mo. 468-0463

350 ROOMSFOR RENT

All utils pd incl.cable TV. Furn. No pets. $420 + $200

dep. 462-4476

370 WANTEDTO RENT

STUDIO OR 1bd apt.1 person, up to $550.

No/D/D/S/P462-6093

380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT

$520 Ukiah w/mas-ter bd. priv. ba. Walk- in closet.N/S/D. Fem.pref. 650-630-0172

Furn Rm for res.wrkg indiv. cbl/frg & uti l incl. N/S/P/D $475 + 475 462-9225

Large room in large house. $490 + $490 dep. uti l incl. 718-2110

Room & private bath. $500/mo. + $300 dep. Utilities

included. 485-0759

WANT woman of substance to share

my Ukiah home $450 + util. 621-2070

Westside $525w/util.Quiet, tidy, woman

Share kit, bath, W/DN/S/D/P, 467-1467

390 MOBILES FORRENT

RV/TRVL. TRAILERspaces for rent.

$475/mo. Incld’s wtr, sewer & garbage

462-6968

450 WANTEDTO BUY

We recycle & pay cash for junk batteries $3,$5, $10. Also copper, brass & alum. . Forklift batter-ies. 10¢lb 707-467-1959

460 APPLIANCES

USEDAPPLIANCES

& FURNITURE.Guaranteed. 485-1216

480 MISC.FOR SALE

2 ROLLS Rabbit & poultry wire fencing.

Paid $25025 peeler core posts, paid $225. Will sell all

$175 485-7806

FIREWOODDay or night,we deliver!391-2960

FIREWOODOak, Madrone & Fir

mix $250/cord391-6613 lv mes.

HAY FOR SALEPotter Valley

$10/bale743-1185

Hot Tub ‘08 DeluxeModel. Many jets.

Therapy seat.Warranty. Never

used. Can deliver.Worth $5700. Sell$1895 with new

cover. 707-766-8622

480 MISC.FOR SALE

The Outlet Store is now open everyday.Costco merchandise is back. New items every week. Furn., clothes, food, tools,

toys, and more.479 N. State St.

462-1379

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

AKC PomeranianPuppies 2 females$750 2 males $650

Ready to go to agood home!Please call

(707)485-1884

CHOCOLATE LABS.3 mo. old. All Shots.$200. Mom & Dad on

site. 459-2746

FREE 8-9yr old, fe-male cat, gray, very

sweet! All shots, spayed. 272-1236

Free adult maleRottweiller

to good home.467-0942

510 LIVESTOCK

★★★★★★

WANTED♣♦♥♠

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse

needs a ranch or property to hold

it’s annual

Poker Trail Ride

& BBQon SundayMay 18th.

Need room for 50 horse trailers

& 100 riders.

Please call 743-1316

♣♦♥♠

520 FARMEQUIPMENT

Pit Bull Pups. Mom& dad on site. 1st shots done. Mls & fem.Blk, tan&wht.8wks. $300 to non abusive homes. Call Mike 707-467-9052

590 GARAGESALES

Antique frn, Ar-moires, Womens +size Dress Clothes, Pressure Washer, 2/16 10 to 3 1400 Redemeyer Rd.

ESTATE SALESat. 7am-?

5051 N. State St. Sp.4 Meadow Oaks

Tools, washer, dryer.Collector plates. Misc hsehold. Cash Only

FREE GARAGE SALE SIGNS.

Realty World Selzer Realty. 350 E. Gobbi

590 GARAGESALES

Huge Estate Salein Lakeport. Entirehouse. All must go!Great stuff. Don’t miss out. Feb. 15,

16,17. 9am-3pm. No earlies. 2543 Glenview

Dr. off Hartley.

MOVING SALEWasher, elect. dryer, love seat, stereo CD player, Compaq com-puter, 25” Magnavox TV, misc. tbles., round sml wooden kitchen, 2 chairs.Misc. kit items, mod-ern recliner. 463-2850

TOOLS, FURN.,CLOTHING, knick-

knacks, office equip.Sat & Sun 8-3 4300

N. State St.

610 REC VEHCAMPING

2004 Aljo Rampage Toy Hauler

26 ft., fuel station, generator, new

batteries. Soundsystem, microwave.Too many amenities

to list. $17,500Ask for Wayne

468-5992

650 4X4'SFOR SALE

2005 Chevy Tahoe,4x4, $21,000, Grey,

excl. condit.707.236.2686

Honda CRV ‘99AWD, 5spd., runs great. 104K mi.

$8300. 744-1283

680 CARSFOR SALE

Audi TT Cpe.Blk/blk.‘01. 6 spd. 1.8 L. Tur-bo. 45kmi. Super fast $16,400bo. 391-5050

Cars from $500POLICE IMPOUNDS

For listings800-749-4260 xC241

Chev. Impala Custom ‘74. 2 dr. 350 V8, AT, PS, PB, Runs good.125K.In Lakeport.$2750. 287-0929

Honda ‘99 AccordEX. Loaded. Clean.

$6350/bo.272-4006

720 MOBILESFOR SALE

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PRICE REDUCTION FOR LEASE

GREAT LOCATION970 N. State St. 12K sq ft., good parking.462-4344, 489-0810

770 REAL ESTATE

3 BDRM. HOUSE,RDWD. VLY.

on 1.5 ac. $425K.707-328-0061

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3BD/2.5 BA New in-terior, near schools, move in condition.

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Ma and Pa, for everythingyou do for us everday welove you! Love Lena, Tony andScooby

DebbiAfter that kiss, the worldgot right, and it’s beenright ever since.Love Matt

Happy Valentine’s DayAndrea Binney..Te Quiero MuchoI love you so muchYou’re my ValentineEste es my present foryou. Te Quiero Omar.You’re my loved one.Mikey

Debbi, after that kissthe world got right and

it’s been right eversince. Love Matt

Dr. LoveCome away withMe in the nightLoving youFeels so rightLovers dayBelongs to usMarried foreverIn God we trustLove Cupcake

Ericka,Happy Valentine’sDay.Love, Dad, Molly,Bebe and Romeo

Autumn and Jacquelyn,we love you and miss youeach and every day. Ourlives are not the samewithout you. Hugs andKisses Auntie MommaJackie and Uncle DaddyDave.We’ll Love You Forever.

Marc, Happy ValentinesDay my love. I love youmore than words can say.Jenni

Emily Ann and Diem Marie Wilson

Happy Valentine’s Dayto my Two LittleSweethearts!!!Love,Mom and Gramma Linda

Maralyn Moore, youare our sweetheartevery day of the year.We love you. Billy,Les, Dana, Jennifer,Barry, Alex, Ashley,Austin, Katie, Abby,Allie, Annabelle, Amy,Magellan, Roxie, andGigi.

Rafa-I’m glad we met.You made my life happyagain! I Love You! Jess and Adrian

Little Jose Kaikai MatthewLittle Bubbba and BabyGarin, you are without adoubt the worlds mostbeautiful and lovedgrandbabies ever. HappyValentine’s Day Ourangels on earth.Love Always, Nanny andPapa

Kristin in this first yeartogether I knew rightfrom the start that your theonly one, who’s reallytouched my heart. I LoveYou So much. Davey

To Vixen my Lovely Lady.You are my Shake andBake Cream fi l ledcupcake! Choo ChooBabee. I Love You and willdo 4 U 4 always and4ever. Liven, Loven andLaughn thats you and meand sometimes 3.I Love You.Happy Valentine’s Day.Dr. Good Love

Jessica, you will alwaysbe my special Valentine.I’m so proud of you,Love Mom

To our wonderfulBilly: Our husband,father, and grandpaWe love you with allour hearts XXOO

Maralyn, Les, Dana,Jennifer, Barry,Alex, Ashley, Austin,Katie, RoxieGigi, Annabelle, Abby,Annie, Magellanand Amie

Andy AndyMy True LoveOur son is still lookingFor the right oneOur daughter has had ourfirst grandson.He’s been named afteryouHe looks like his dadthat cool.It’s been seven yearsSince you’ve been goneTo me its been alifetime long

You are my FunnyValentine for life.I Love YouTerri

Aubrey my beautiful manand soul mate.Thank youfor 24 wonderful years oflove honesty, faithfulnessand kindness. I love youmore than you couldever imagine. HappyValentine’s Day Baby. ILove youLove always yourBaby Denise

Yesterday, today,tomorrow.Always, Love you, me.

EB Happy Anniversary onValentine’s Day. This has alwaysbeen our special day forall these years.Love Ya Chops

Kevin, Mahlon and Misha Belle

You three make my worldgo round and make mewhole.Love You All So MuchMore!

When Nan’s eyes fall onthe pretty flower justthere it makes me smile- YJ

Captain Dana (Moore)Geise, we miss you verymuch as you are servingour country in Kuwait.Lotsof Love.Your Family

Laurie, even after 25yearsYou are still the best.I Love You immensley.Gib

Linda TalsoHappy Birthday!!!!Love from your buddy!Ringo

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the trips and outdoor experi-ences the family had togetherkept the family close-knitthroughout the years.

“From the very beginningwe took the kids camping,” hesaid. “We always took vaca-tions as a family.”

Only 5 percent of all mar-riages make it to the 50-yearmark, and half of all mar-riages end in divorce, accord-ing to the U.S. Census

Bureau. The Orsis have defiedthe odds year after year.

Betty Orsi said she didn’thave a ready answer as to whythe couple was able to make itso long, but that younger cou-ples didn’t always take thevows of marriage as seriouslyas newlyweds of days of yore.

“It’s not like you don’t haveyour fights,” she said. “Myopinion is that a lot of youngerkids say ‘oh, I’ll just get adivorce and move on’ -- andyou can’t do that.”

Rob Burgess can be reachedat udjrb@pacific.net.

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with Abstract Expression.Central to his goal as a

painter was the study of “theold ones,” what he called theDutch and Flemish masters.The results of marrying classi-cal styles to the subject matterof his own time and placemade for critically acclaimedworks and a devoted follow-ing.

A resident of theMendocino Coast, OlafPalm’s natural subject wasNorthern California’s post-Berkeley, back-to-the-landmovement and those whoshared it with him: people atwork, at play, in quiet conver-sations or contemplativestates, ordinary people doingordinary things, often withtheir tools or instruments.

Palm’s subjects also rangedamong political protest, stilllife, portraiture and travelsubjects. In all of these ven-tures, his mastery ofchiaroscuro stands out asremarkable among his peers.Having come of age in theSanta Clara valley whileevolving artistically along theSanta Cruz coast -- and during

his European travels -- Palmfinally made his home formore than 30 years along theMendocino Coast. For yearshe lived the life of the quintes-sential Northern Californiaartist -- living his art andpainting his life.

This exhibit will highlightthose paintings that specifical-ly pay homage to ourNorthern California landscapeand the people (some wouldsay “characters”) Palm livedamongst and loved. As aMendocino resident, musi-cian, raconteur and as an avidsupporter of other artists,Palm touched the lives ofalmost everyone in his com-munity.

The exhibit, under thedirection of Gallery Directorand art faculty member PaulaGray, opens today with a pub-lic reception from 4 to 6 p.m.,and runs through March 16.

The Art Gallery is locatedon the Mendocino CollegeUkiah Campus, Center for theVisual and Performing Artsbuilding 5000, 1000 HensleyCreek Road, Ukiah.

For more information, callthe gallery at 468-3207. ArtGallery hours are Tuesdaythrough Thursday, 12:30 to3:30 p.m. and by appoint-ment.

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The total contributed foreach student over the six-yearperiod is $10,400. The entire-ty of the contributed funds

will benefit the scholars.The aim of the program is

to enable the students to qual-ify for entry into four-yearuniversities with scholarshipaid.

The program currentlyassists nearly 300 students in19 participating schools in theLos Angeles area andNorthern California.

One of the four criteria foradmission to the program iseconomic need. The initialscreening is based on whetheror not the child qualifies forthe free lunch program at theschool.

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