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The Daily JournalThe search for Mike Marlin, the 26-year-old

suspected of shooting Willits resident JamesRedenius ended Monday at 2:30 p.m. whenMarlin turned himself in to law enforcement.

Marlin was the suspect in the shooting deathof James Redenius Sunday. Willits police dis-covered the body of Redenius, 32, of Willits,Sunday evening, suffering from an apparentgunshot wound to the chest. The Willits PoliceDepartment discovered the body shortly before8 p.m. on the ground outside of the 400 blockof Central Street, Redenius’ residence.

Officers conducted a brief search of

Redenius’ home and observed evidence of ashooting, though no other involved partieswere located. Redenius was transported toHoward Hospital by Ukiah ambulance wherehe succumbed to his injuries.

Within moments of the shooting, Little LakeFire Department personnel advised a witnessthat her son, 26-year-old Mike Marlin, had justshot someone. The witness was determined tohave no actual involvement in the crime andwas ultimately released.

The Mendocino County Sheriff’sDepartment detectives processed the crimescene in cooperation with Willits Police

Officers and provided additional deputies toassist in searching several residences to whichMarlin was suspected to have fled. A searchwarrant was executed at Marlin’s residencewhere additional evidence was discovered con-necting him with the crime. No firearm hasbeen recovered and Marlin is to be consideredarmed and dangerous.

Though several rounds penetrated a neigh-boring residence, no additional persons wereinjured in the shooting and the Willits PoliceDepartment is continuing an investigation tolocate and arrest Marlin, who recently movedto the area from Orange County.

As of presstime, Marlin was being inter-viewed by the Willits Police Department anddetectives from the Mendocino CountySheriff’s Office.

Willits shooting results in arrestPosted onlineat 9:58 a.m.

MondayUpdated at

3:31 p.m. Monday

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By ROB BURGESSThe Daily Journal

Setting a bone-dry Christmas treealight in the Ukiah Fire Departmentparking lot might seem like an unlikelyscenario to encounter, but move thescene to someone’s living room and itturns into an all-too-common situationmany have faced during the wintermonths.

According to a report released byCalFire Unit Chief Marc Romero, nearlyhalf of all home fires in the UnitedStates occur in December, January andFebruary, injuring approximately 2,000people in the United States and causingover $500 million dollars in damage.

Captain John Carippo with the UkiahFire Department said the number ofblazes caused by holiday decorationsvaries from year to year in Ukiah.

“We’ll definitely have at least one,”he said, standing outside the stationSaturday before beginning the demon-stration. “We usually have around threeto four.”

According to the U.S. FireAdministration, from Dec. 24 through26, fire deaths, injuries, and dollar lossincrease an average of 50 percent, 61percent and 43 percent, respectively.

Carippo said those who choose to buya live tree should follow a few simpleprecautions to keep themselves safe thisholiday season.

“You can get your tree sprayed withfire retardant spray if you ask for it,” hesaid. “You should also throw oldChristmas lights out. LED lights aresafer and they use less electricity. Alsomake sure the tree is watered. That’s

probably the most important thing. Thedryer it is, the faster it goes.”

Carippo said the damage sustainedfrom flames is minimal compared to thedevastation caused by smoke.

“We are of course concerned aboutthe flames because the whole buildingcould go up, but smoke damage is also amajor concern,” he said.

Carippo said the best thing to do ifyour decorations do catch fire is to callthe fire department before you do any-thing else.

“After that, if you have a fire extin-guisher, use it,” he said. “Pull your gar-den hose and spray with that. If theflames are taller than you, it will be outof your control. Personally, I would

make sure my loved ones were safebefore I tried to put the fire out. Yourloved ones can’t be replaced. Make sureeveryone is accounted for.”

Rob Burgess can be reached atudjrb@pacific.net.

By ROB BURGESSThe Daily Journal

Come July next year, Gualala Patriot Days will go on asplanned without a hitch.

That is if organizer Marshall Sayegh has anything to sayabout it.

“They’ll have to bring the police in to stop us,” he said.The reason the celebration, and especially the event’s fire-

works display, have come under scrutiny as of late is the alle-gation that the explosives disrupted sea birds nesting on a fed-erally protected near-shore island in previous years.

In addition to the fireworks, Patriot Days is an annual eventthat takes place over a three-day period in Gualala in early Julyfeaturing Revolutionary War reenacters, artillery demonstra-tions of cannon and muskets and various skirmishes and arrests.

In a letter addressed to Sayegh dated June 13, Robert Merrill,California Coastal Commission’s North Coast Manager, statedthat the display was a danger to the birds.

“The site of the proposed fireworks display is locatedapproximately one mile from Gualala Point Island which pro-vides nesting and roosting habitat for a variety of seabirds,” hestated. “We understand that a similar fireworks display con-

Alleged seabird disturbance won’t stop Gualala fireworks

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Firefighters John Strangio (engineer, UVFD), left, Carl Logan (engineer, CDF) and Captain Earl Gutgesell (CDF)stand by during a demonstration burning of a christmas tree at the Ukiah Fire Department Saturday.

Staying safe during the holidays

• All holiday lights should beUnderwriter Laboratories (UL)approved.

• Throw away sets of lightswith cracked lights, frayed cordsor loose or damaged sockets.

• Turn off and unplug lightswhen leaving or retiring to bed.

• Don’t overload outlets.• Use UL approved extension

cords with large surge protec-tion.

• Don’t run cords under car-pet or across doorways.

• Choose trees with a strongpine scent and flexible needles,but not brittle. Cut two inches atbase and secure in a sturdystand. Fill with water and checkdaily.

• Place trees at least threefeet from all heat sources.

• Bring outdoor lights insideafter the holidays to preventhazards from exposure.

Source: CalFire

Christmas treesafety tips

Tree fires a common, easily prevented hazard

By ZACK SAMPSELThe Daily Journal

With winter storms to thenorth bringing wet weatherand cold temperatures, fore-casters at the NationalWeather Service are callingfor three to four inches of rainthrough Saturday with a pos-sibility for a wet Christmas.

“We’re going to be seeingseveral systems come throughalmost every other day,” saidMeteorologist Arlena Mosesat the National WeatherService in Eureka. “The pat-tern will continue where weget steady rain that tapers offto showers, and then anothersystem comes through withmore rain. We’re looking atthat to continue through lateFriday or early Saturday, and

as we go into Christmas Evewe may be looking at anotherchance of rain.”

Although consistent rainsare expected in December andthe coming months, Mosesexplained that much of thedownpour is caused by upper-level low pressure systems sit-ting over the Gulf of Alaskathat puts off smaller, surfacelow pressure systems, whichaffect our area.

The smaller systems havebrought heavy rains to Oregonand Northern California withwinter storm warnings ineffect for most of the countiesnorth of Mendocino County,and according to Moses Ukiahwill be feeling the effects.

Wet weather expectedthroughout Christmas

See FIREWORKS, Page 16

See WEATHER, Page 16

The Daily JournalSean Putnam, 25, of Ukiah

was sentenced by Judge RonBrown to two years in theCalifornia Department ofCorrections on Friday for sev-eral parole violations.

The underlying offense,Burglary in the First Degree,involved an investigation byMendocino County Sheriff’sDetectives in November of2005.

According to a reportissued by the district attorney,Meredith Lintott, Putnam

allegedly broke into a resi-dence on South State St. andheld a replica 9mm Beretta“Air Soft” pistol to the headof the owner of the home.

According to the report,two of Putnam’s friendsallegedly robbed the victim ofvarious property during thealtercation. Though theDistrict Attorney’s officeargued for either four or sixyears, Judge Brown sentencedPutnam to the mitigated termof two years due to his youthand purported mental illness.

Winter storm sets sights on Northeast, a day after foot of snow falls from Plains across Midwest

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A winter storm set its sights on theNortheast on Sunday, a day after snarling road and air travel andleaving at least two people dead when up to a foot of snow fellfrom the Plains across the Midwest.

Winter storm warnings and watches were in effect from theGreat Lakes to New England -- where the entire region wasunder a winter storm warning -- a day after as much as 15 inch-es of snow fell in parts of southern Michigan and as much as 10inches in Detroit. Snow started falling early in the afternoonSaturday in Pittsburgh, accumulating to about an inch beforetapering off. Light rain and freezing rain took over later.

“We’ll have little bit of everything,” said Bill Drzal, aWeather Service meteorologist in Pittsburgh.

Areas to the north and east of the city were expected to seeas much as 12 inches through Sunday night, according to theWeather Service.

British forces hand overresponsibility for Basra, the final Iraqi region under their control

BAGHDAD (AP) -- British forces formally handed overresponsibility Sunday for the last region in Iraq under their con-trol, marking the start of what Britain hopes will be a transitionto a mission aimed at aiding the economy and providing jobs inan oil-rich region beset by militia infighting.

With the handover of Basra, in Iraq’s far south, nine of thecountry’s 18 provinces have reverted to Iraqi government con-trol. The commander of British forces in Basra, Maj. Gen.Graham Binns, said the city had been pulled from the grip of itsenemies.

“I now formally hand it back to its friends,” Binns said short-ly before he added his signature to papers relinquishing respon-sibility for the overwhelmingly Shiite region home to most ofIraq’s oil reserves. “We will continue to help train Basra secu-rity forces. But we are guests in your country, and we will actaccordingly.”

Mowafaq al-Rubaie, Iraq’s national security adviser, said hisgovernment was ready and called on Basra’s citizens to worktogether.

Turkey warplanes hit Kurd rebel targetsin N. Iraq; first attack since US invasion

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Turkish warplanes hit Kurdishrebel targets in northern Iraq early Sunday, Turkey’s militarysaid, the first such attack since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. AnIraqi official said the planes attacked several villages, killingone woman.

Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek urged Kurdish sepa-ratists to surrender and said Turkey would press ahead withoperations against rebel bases in northern Iraq “with determina-tion when necessary.”

The attack came a month after the United States promised toshare intelligence with Turkey about the Kurdistan WorkersParty, which seeks autonomy for the Kurdish minority in south-eastern Turkey and has hideouts in northern Iraq.

But the U.S. and Iraq have urged Turkey to avoid a majoroperation against PKK bases in northern Iraq for fear of desta-bilizing the most stable region in the country. Turkey hasmassed tens of thousands of Turkish troops along the borderwith Iraq amid a series of attacks by Kurdish insurgents.

The fighter jets hit rebels close to the border with Turkey andin Qandil mountain further away from the frontier, the militarysaid in a statement on its Web site. It said the operation wasdirected against the PKK and not against the local population.

After 5-year engagement, Celine Diontakes a final bow at Caesars Palace

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Celine Dion called it a wrap at CaesarsPalace, acknowledging in her final show that pregnancy andpoor early reviews almost sank her titanic five-year engage-ment. As adoring fans cheered, stood and clapped throughSaturday night’s performance, Dion interspersed her usualnumbers with emotion-filled monologues.

“At one point, it was like feeling like the Titanic was aboutto sink again,” she said. “But we believed and we went on withit. Even though the vibe was not that positive for us.”

While the show was still in development in 2000, Dion, 39,became pregnant and told husband-manager Rene Angelil shedid not want to continue.

“I had a life for the first time,” the French-Canadianchanteuse said in a video before her 717th show. “I knew thenthat I wanted to have more success as a mother than a singer.”

D A I L Y D I G E S TEditor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 udj@pacific.net

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POLICE REPORTSThe following were

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

ARREST -- Lia Patterson,23, of Long Beach, was arrest-ed at 1:57 a.m. Sunday at the100 block of Clara Ave. onsuspicion of driving whileunder the influence.

ARREST -- JoshuaJackson, 20, of Willits, wasarrested at 2:30 a.m. Sunday atthe intersection of TalmageRoad and South State Streeton suspicion of driving whileunder the influence.

ARREST -- DonnieMcMahon, 19, of Nashville,Tenn., was arrested at 2:57a.m. Sunday at the intersectionof W. Perkins and Oak streetson suspicion of driving whileunder the influence.

ARREST -- CornellDaniels, 51, of Ukiah, wasarrested at 1:10 p.m. Sunday atthe intersection of East GobbiStreet and the railroad trackson suspicion of assault with adeadly weapon.

UPDATE -- The chargesstemming from the Nov. 25arrest of Alison Sanchez, ofWillits, have been reduced todriving under the influence.All other charges have beendropped.

SHERIFF’S REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by theMendocino CountySheriff’s Office:

BOOKED -- AlexWhitehurst, 20, of Willits, wasbooked into jail on suspicionof driving while under theinfluence and child endanger-ment at 7:57 a.m. Saturday bythe Ukiah Police Department.

BOOKED -- JohnAlameda, 23, of Compache,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of driving while under theinfluence at 10:31 a.m.Saturday by the Fort BraggPolice Department.

BOOKED -- CharlesCalderwood, 35, of Ukiah,was booked into jail on suspi-cion of driving while under theinfluence at 9:16 p.m. Sundayby the Ukiah PoliceDepartment.

BOOKED -- Raul Nieto,52, of Santa Rosa, wasbooked into jail on suspicionof driving while under theinfluence and driving withsuspended priveledges at11:02 p.m. Sunday by theWillits Police Department.

CHP REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by the Califor-nia Highway Patrol:

ARREST -- MarcoBorgna, 38, of Willits, wasarrested at 3:25 a.m. Saturdayat the 23000 block ofSherwood Dr. on suspicion ofdriving while under the influ-ence.

Those arrested by law enforcementofficers are innocent until proven guilty.People reported as having been arrestedmay contact the Daily Journal once theircase has been concluded so the resultscan be reported. Those who feel theinformation is in error should contactthe appropriate agency. In the case ofthose arrested on suspicion of drivingunder the influence of an intoxicant: allDUI cases reported by law enforcementagencies are reported by the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes no exceptions.

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JEANNE (KIRKPATRICK)NEILSON

Our mother, Jeanne(Kirkpatrick) Neilson, passed away on December12, 2007 in Kla-math Falls, Oregon at the

home of her grand-daughter, Debbie Dennis.She was born in Lakeport, California onJanuary 10, 1924. She married Ted Neilson amember of the Coast Guard during WWII.She had three children. Her son, BobNeilson, and two daughters, Kathy O’Bryantand Sharon Ford. She leaves a growing legacyof 8 grandchil-dren, 15 great-grandchil-dren, and 2 great-great grandchildren with athird due in Janu-ary. Mom is loved by alarge loving extended family as well.

Our Mother was knownfor her strength, her honesty, and her ability tolaugh. She was a woman that kept her familytogether and gave from her heart, even whenshe struggled against the hard times. Asher children, we never felt her strain. Shetaught us that San Francisco and plays wereimportant. That giv-ing is much more fulfillingthan getting. That laughter can heal anything

difficult that was in our path. Mom alwaysmade sure that needy kids in our neighborhoodreceived Christmas gifts. In her memory,please give to those community organizationsthat provide for chil-dren during this holidayseason.

We will be honoring herlife in January around her birthday. It will be aprivate party of family and close friends by invita-tion only.

[\RUTH ELIZABETH “SHUNEY” ORTIZ

Funeral services forRuth Ortiz of Redwood Valley will be held onWednesday, December 19, 2007 at 3 PM at DanielsChapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa.Recitation of the Ro-sary will be held onTuesday, December 18, 2007 at 7 PM at theEversole Mortuary in Ukiah. Visitation will be onMonday, Decem-ber 17, 2007 from 10am to7pm and again on Tuesday from 10 am thruthe rosary at the Eversole Mortuary. Ruth

passed away at her home on Friday, December14, 2007.

Born August 26, 1954 inSanta Rosa, Ruth worked at Shodakai Casinoand had lived in Redwood Valley for thepast 19 years. Ruth loved to go to garage sales,loved to watch videos and read her numer-ous magazines.She also sponsored a childin South America.

Ruth is survived by herhusband Richard Campbell Sr., daughtersRuth, Lindsay and Ana-Marie Salazar, sonAnthony O’Campo, mother Ruth Alcantra, sis-ters Terry Crocker, Holly LaFrance, JaniceCarretero, Tracy and Kimberly Alcantra, broth-ers Tim, Victor, Gary and Correy Alcantra,grandchildren Vanessa, Marcus, Silvio, Tita,Devon, Adrian, Oceana, Ocean, Aliya and numerousnieces and neph-ews. She was preceded indeath by her father Timothy Alcantra.

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H E A L T HEditor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 udj@pacific.net

TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 2007 – 3

The Ukiah Daily Journal

(with apologies to ClementClarke Moore)

‘Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all though my kitchenWas cuisine of all kindsQuite a bit -- not a smidgen

The counter was covered withPies, turkey, and hamAnd up on the stovetopTen pounds candied yams

Near a huge chocolate SantaLay Hanukkah geltTreats for my Jewish friends'twould be appreciated, I felt

Eggnog in glassesFilled with spiced rumI downed several cupfulsMy downfall’s begun

Cookies and nut rollsAnd cakes of all kindsI thought of my dietBut paid it no mind

Like a shopper after ChristmasI'm off on a missionTo rid future temptationI’d empty the kitchen

First came the carvingOf drumstick and thighGiant mounds of potatoesNext piled quite high

I downed a whole birdThe seasoning and suchAnd turned toward the casseroles“That's really not much.”

First a scoop, then a ladleA bowl, and then fourI inhaled them quicklyAnd went back for more

On the table were saucesAnd dressings made of nutAt the instant I ate themCame pressure in my gut

So I paused for a momentI needed some airSo much more to savorThis doesn't seem fair

I thought about stoppingThese holiday dishesBrown gravies, white saucesThey’re just so delicious

My belt it was stretchingMy pants were too tightBut leaving these goodiesWas certainly not rightJust one more small tasteAnd then off to bedWhen then I did spyCookies - part green and part red

Star-shaped and snowflakesAll covered with sweetA great way to finishAfter twelve pounds of meat

I reached for the cookiesTo put more food inWhen suddenly I saw himDressed in red, with a grin

“Ho! Ho! Ho!” came his bellowThen he saw what I ateEvery pan now was emptyAnd so were the plates

My stomach was bulgingMy pants set to splitI felt really awfulWhether I stand or I sit

I wanted to be friendlyBut couldn't make a soundI needed full focusJust to hold it all down

He stared quite intentlyHis smile, it was tacitAnd said, “Here's your gift”Eight gallons of antacid

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The NightBeforeChristmas

By LAURAN NEERGAARDAP Medical Writer

WASHINGTON -- Those lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing may wantto consider the downside of the holi-days: Heart attack season has arrived.

December and January are thedeadliest months for heart disease,and many of the things that make theseason merry are culprits: Richmeals, more alcohol -- and all thatextra stress.

But what may make the Christmascoronary more deadly than the same-size heart attack in, say, August, is adouble dose of denial. It’s notuncommon for people to initiallyshrug off chest pain as indigestion.Research suggests they’re even morereluctant for a run to the emergencyroom when it means disrupting a hol-iday gathering, or if they’ve traveledto a strange city -- meaning theyarrive sicker.

Minutes matter.“You have only a short window of

opportunity to save heart muscle,”warns Dr. William Suddath ofWashington Hospital Center in thenation’s capital -- where a cardiacteam on-duty 24 hours a day aims tostart clearing victims’ clogged arter-ies within 15 minutes of their arrivalin the emergency room.

How bad each year is varies wide-ly, but some hospitals say they sawan upswing in heart attacks start onThanksgiving weekend. At Suddath’shospital, it started with a surprisespike the weekend beforeThanksgiving -- with so many criti-cally ill patients that doctors ran outof a key heart-pumping machine andhad to rent two extras.

Doctors have long braced for theseasonal upswing. A 2004 study con-firmed it was a nationwide phenome-non, with peaks in death coincidingaround the Christmas and NewYear’s holidays.

Why is harder to pin down.Vanderbilt University cardiologistDr. Keith Churchwell says a “hurri-cane of factors” can tip someone atrisk of a heart attack over the edgeduring this busy time of year.

“You can’t be too busy to ignoreyour cardiovascular health,” he says -- but that’s a key excuse he hearsfrom his own patients.

Consider:--Busy revelers tend to skip their

medications, forget them when trav-eling or be unable to get refills farfrom home.

--What dieter can resist holidaygoodies? The few extra pounds somany people gain will haunt youlong-term. Right away, a particularlyheavy meal, especially a high-fatone, stresses the heart as it is digest-ed. Blood pressure and heart rateincrease. There’s even evidence thatthe lining of arteries becomes tem-porarily more clot-prone.

--Too much salt has an even moreimmediate effect, causing fluid reten-tion that in turn makes the heart haveto pump harder.

--Alcohol in moderation is consid-ered heart-healthy. But if a round ofholiday parties leaves you tipsy, that,too, makes your heart pump harder to

get blood to peripheral arteries.--Worse is something called “holi-

day heart syndrome,” where alcoholliterally irritates the heart muscle totrigger an irregular heartbeat calledatrial fibrillation. If a-fib goesunchecked for too long, it in turn cancause a stroke.

--People say they’re too busy toexercise, especially as it gets coldand darkness falls earlier. It can takemonths to build back up to pre-holi-day exercise habits.

As for cold weather, it can con-strict blood vessels, and the extraexertion of snow shoveling can causea heart attack. The usual winter risein respiratory diseases is another risk,adding further burden to a stressedheart -- another reason to get a flushot.

But the holiday spike happenseven in warm climates.

And delay in treatment plays arole.

Hospitals may be short-staffedduring the holidays, slowing the time

it takes to diagnose a heart attack andstart clearing the blocked artery, saysDr. Alice Jacobs of BostonUniversity, past president of theAmerican Heart Association.

The good news: The nation’s hos-pitals are undergoing a major shift tospeed care to heart attack sufferers.It’s called “door to balloon time,”and the aim is to reopen blockedarteries with angioplasties or otherprocedures within 90 minutes ofarrival.

Only about a third of people suf-fering major heart attacks get suchfast care now. But more than 900hospitals have signed on to meet thatchallenge -- sites that either are form-ing 24-hour cardiac catheterizationteams like Suddath’s, or making sureon-call doctors arrive within minutes,or ferrying patients to those angio-plasty centers.

But for the hospital overhaul towork, patients can’t hesitate whensymptoms strike.

“If you have symptoms, don’tignore them, wherever you are,”Jacobs stresses.

Yet realizing you’re having a heartattack can be hard. Terry Bieber wasjust 50 when she woke up two daysafter Thanksgiving 2006 feeling whatshe thought was indigestion, gotsome Tums and returned to bed.Sometime later her husband realizedshe was sweating heavily while herskin was cold to the touch. Still, sheargued when he went to call 911.

Like many women, Bieber didn’tfeel classic chest pain or pain radiat-ing down her arm. She had to be heli-coptered from the hospital near herPrince Frederick, Md., home toWashington Hospital Center foremergency angioplasty of two arter-ies.

“Don’t take any chances,” shenow advises. “I had no clue at allthat’s what it was. ... If I had been bymyself, I probably would not havecalled 911.”

EDITOR’s NOTE -- LauranNeergaard covers health and medicalissues for The Associated Press inWashington.

The holidays brings heartattacks along with the revelry

ALANON: Family and friends of alcoholics; 5:30p.m. on Mondays, noon on Tuesdays, noon onFridays and 10:30 on Saturdays; Calvary BaptistChurch, 465 Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621-2721.Alateen: Meets Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m.; CalvaryBaptist Church, 465 Luce Ave., enter at east side backdoor; 463-1867 or 621-2721.Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462-7123,www.aaukiah.org.Breastfeeding Support Group: meets secondWednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon and fourthWednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon; MendocinoCounty Public Health – WIC office, 1120 S. Dora;Tess O’Connell, 472-2739.Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12-step recov-ery; Fridays at Trinity Baptist Church Hall, SouthDora Street and Luce Ave, 6 p.m. fellowship dinner;7 p.m. teaching/testimony; 8 p.m. men and women’ssmall group sharing; 9 p.m. dessert/solid rock cafe.Babysitting provided. For more information call 462-6535.Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition duringpregnancy , preparing for childbirth, breastfeedingand infant safety. Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 LawsAve., in Ukiah, 472-4603.Community Healing Clinic: 20- to 30-minute ses-sions on a walk-in basis with a variety of health prac-titioners; Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30p.m.; Full Cirlce Wellness Resource Center, 530 S.Main St. in Ukiah; 463-0777; www.fullcirclewell-ness.org.Council on Domestic Violence: First Wednesday,1:30 to 3 p.m., Public Health Department, 1120 S.Dora St., Conference Room 198, in Ukiah except forMay and October, which will be held at 10-MileCourt, 700 S. Franklin St. in Fort Bragg, 472-2699.La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; meets sec-ond Tuesday, various times; Nursery Room at

Presbyterian Church, corner of S. Dora and W.Perkins; Margaret Turano, 468-9587.Look Good Fell Better: Classes are from 10 a.m. tonoon on the second Monday of each month. This pro-gram pairs women with licensed cosmetologists toeliminate the appearance related side effects of can-cert treatment. This is a free class offered by theAmerican Cancer Society at 115 E, Smith St. inUkiah. For more information, call 462-7642 ext. 3.Low Vision Support Group: 10 to 11:30 a.m.;Fourth Monday; at Henny Penny Resteraunt, 687 S.Orchard Ave., Ukiah; open to local seniors; call 523-3222NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill FamilySupport Group) first and third Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.;call 972-9040, 485-8033, or 467-9116 for locationand information. Nami is an organization dedicated toimproving the lives of people with brain disorers byproviding mutal support,education and advocacy.Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: People withmultiple sclerosis can take one more step toward end-ing effects of MS at the Ukiah group; sponsored bythe National MS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday.Men’s Cancer Support Group: Group on summerhiatus, call for one-on-one with staff. A supportiveplace to share your cancer experience; second andfourth Wednesdays of each month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; attheir new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; MendocinoCancer Resource Center; 467-3828.Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings throughout coun-ty; 485-9110.New Life Workshop: Do you need help managingyour weight? Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays; SalvationArmy, 714 A S. State St., Ukiah; 468-9577.Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.;Saturdays at 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747.Sweet Success: The California Diabetes andPregnancy Program; support for special pregnanciesin which women have diabetes; planning pregnancyor are pregnant, need extra support; 463-7527.Tantalizing Tuesdays: Series of health relatedevening discussions; First and third Tuesdays; FullCirlce Wellness Resource Center, 530 S. Main St. in

Ukiah; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 463-0777; www.full-circlewellness.org.T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets from9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at Calvary BaptistChurch, 465 Luce Ave; Carolyn Madole, 463-0261.T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets everyTuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. Gobbi St., in thecommunity room. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.Meeting is from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; LindaMacDonald, 467-2391.T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington MutualBuilding community room, 700 S. State St.; meetingis from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight-reduction support group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801.T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows Mobile Courtclubhouse, 8686 East Road, Redwood Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to10:30 a.m.; call 485-8260 or 485-1238.Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: Need help?Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) 575-help (4357).Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes EducationGroup; 7 p.m.; second Monday; 463-7698.Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood Centers of thePacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10a.m. to 5 pm.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 KingsCt., Suite 110; make appointment, donate, scheduleblood drive at workplace; 1 (888) 393-GIVE.Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: Free, open tothe public, Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch(GRDS) support and information group; 1st Friday; 6to 8 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, Ukiah Senior Center, 499Leslie Street, Ukiah; 468-8763 or emailkathlyn@pacific.net.Weight Watchers: Redwood Valley WeightWatchers meet at the Redwood Valley Cafe and arehosted by Redwood Valley Fitness on 9620 N. StateSt. Their leader is Laurel of Ukiah Weight Watchers.For more information, call 485-5696.Women’s Cancer Support Group: A supportiveplace to share your cancer experience; first and thirdTuesday of each month; noon to 1 p.m.; at their newoffices at 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino CancerResource Center; 467-3828.

HEALTH CALENDAR

‘Medicare 2008 and What YouNeed to Know’ to be subject of Dec. 21 Better Breathers

The Better Breathers meeting on Wednesday,Dec. 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., will focus on“Medicare 2008 and What You Need To Know.”Medicare parts C and D will be explained by a rep-resentative of the Health Insurance Counseling andAdvocacy Program, which is a free service thatassists seniors over the age of 65, and disabled per-sons under the age of 65. For more informationabout HCIP, call 1-800-434-0222. For more infor-mation about the Better Breathers Club, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872).

Medicare drug plan: No lateenrollmentpenalty for thosewho qualify for Extra Help

Many Mendocino County residents who qualifyfor Extra Help Program (a low-income subsidyplan) with the Medicare Part D prescription bene-fit have yet to sign up. Extra Help is available forthose who meet certain income and asset criteria.If you are eligible, Extra Help can mean signifi-cant cost savings on your prescription drugs.

Those who qualify for Extra Help, enroll in aMedicare prescription drug plan through Dec. 31will pay no late enrollment penalty.

To find out if what the qualifications are forExtra Help, call the Social Security Administrationat (800) 772-1213, or visit their Web site atwww.medicare.gov.

ARCH is a local nonprofit organization whosemission is to improve the health of local commu-

nities by strengthening and supporting the effortsof Mendocino County health centers to providequality health care for all.

A Healing Cooperative offering support/counseling

A Healing Cooperative, a local non-profit, isoffering the following mental health-focused ser-vices: a support center, open Monday to Friday, 11a.m. to 3 p.m.; art classes, Mondays, Thursdays,and Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m.; Writing for SelfDiscovery, Tuesdays, at 11 a.m.; Men’s andWomen’s support groups, Tuesdays at noon;Movin’ On, a dual diagnosis support group,Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

These activities take place at 270 N. Pine St., atthe Ukiah United Methodist Church. For moreinformation, contact them at 462-3360, or visittheir Web site www.ukiahumc.org/ahc.

HEALTH BRIEFS

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

4 – TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 2007

The Ukiah Daily Journal

From the desk of ....

SAN DIEGO -- Some candidates never learn. Theygo negative when their poll numbers are fallingbecause their political strategists tell them that mud-slinging will cut opponents down to size. Yet negativecampaigners never seem to consider the possibilitythat they’ll be the ones who wind up getting soiled,coming off as desperate, petty and unlikable.

Will someone please explain this to Hillary Clinton,whose campaign continues to embarrass itself with itschildish attacks on Barack Obama?

Did I say childish? Some of this stuff is right out ofkindergarten -- where, thanks to the thoroughness ofClinton’s opposition research, we now have the essen-tial information that a 5-year-old Obama imaginedhimself running for president.

It gets worse. In recent days, Clinton and her cam-paign have made one tone-deaf blunder after another,and these mistakes seem to be paying dividends -- forObama.

Most polls show the Illinois senator leading Clintonin Iowa. And a recent CNN/WMUR poll showed himlocked in a dead heat with her in New Hampshire.

Here’s what the Clintonistas don’t understand: A lotof Americans genuinely like Obama. Even if theydon’t support him, they admire him. And they’re notgoing to like or admire Clinton if she or her surrogatesattack him personally -- especially in ways that areunfair and unoriginal.

The Clinton campaign is starting to sound a lot likethe folks who, 15 years ago, went after a certainArkansas governor.

First, Hillary claimed that Obama lacked foreignpolicy experience, something that George H.W. Bushsaid about Bill Clinton in the 1992 campaign. Then shequestioned Obama’s character, something that criticsof Bill Clinton did all the time and not without cause.Hillary went on to challenge Obama’s courage andconvictions, which brought back memories of whatBill Clinton’s liberal allies said about him when hepushed for reform of “welfare as we know it” andsigned the Defense of Marriage Act.

Hillary Clinton defended her husband against thoseattacks. But now she’s lobbing similar bricks atObama.

Last week, Billy Shaheen, the co-chairman of theClinton campaign in New Hampshire, crossed the line-- and crossed into the surreal. Shaheen told a reporterthat Obama’s past could make him unelectable if he isthe nominee and Republicans make an issue of theIllinois senator’s youthful drug use.

This part of Obama’s life isn’t exactly a state secret.In fact, it was Obama who made it known in his auto-biography that, as he struggled with identity issues asyoung man, “pot had helped, and booze; maybe a littleblow when you could afford it.”

That revelation hasn’t hurt Obama up to now. But itcould hurt anyone, Democrat or Republican, who triesto use it against him. Voters are likely to see it as awaste of time.

Besides, did Shaheen just sleep though the 1990s?Or does this Clinton adviser have any recollection ofanother candidate whose explanation of his drug use inthe 1960s -- and how he “didn’t inhale” -- became apunch line on late night talk shows? It’s no wonder thatShaheen’s comments landed with a thud, and that aClinton spokesman quickly insisted they weren’t“authorized or condoned by the campaign in any way.”Shaheen himself apologized for the remarks and laterresigned from the campaign.

But wait. As if bringing up someone’s past drug useisn’t low enough, Team Clinton went even lower.Speaking to the reporter, Shaheen helpfully suggesteda series of questions that Republicans would likelyraise about Obama’s drug use: “When was the lasttime? Did you ever give drugs to anyone? Did you sellthem to anyone?”

Stop the tape! Did you sell them to anyone? I don’trecall anyone, no matter how much they hated BillClinton, ever suggesting that he was a drug dealer. Butnow an operative for Hillary Clinton is raising thatquestion about Obama. Why do something like that?

I can’t imagine that this has anything to do with thefact that Obama is black or that this is an ugly tacticintended to play on stereotypes about who uses drugsand who deals them.

Liberal Democrats would never do something likethat. No matter how desperate they were.

Or maybe they would. Hey, this isn’t kindergarten.Ruben Navarrette writes for The San Diego Union-

Tribune.

Keep God front and centerTo the Editor:This letter is a message to Mr. Atheist.You state that you want the words ‘in

God we trust’ on our money and in thepledge which says ‘One nation under God’removed. Well, you do have your rightsunder the Constitution of the United States,but if it bothers you, don’t you have yourchildren leave the room until the religiouspart is over?

We as Christians have the same basicrights as you, and I want my children andgrandchildren to be able to know that thereis a God.

The Pilgrims came to this country topractice their freedom of religion in 1620,and all went well until some people do notwant to hear about our creator God. Maybeyou and others should go to Britain, sincethat is where our forefathers sought refugefrom rulers who also did not want freedomof religion. Have you ever noticed the com-plete fall of our country, since God hasbeen removed from everything thatinfringes on their beliefs? We havefamines, disasters of every kind, childrenkilling one another and killing their moth-ers and fathers, drugs out of control, loss ofwork, our Constitution being changed tosomeone’s likes and dislikes and manymore problems than can be put on onepage. As for me, I will still believe in aGod who created the world and all that isin it. At least if I believe I have a chance,when he does come back, to have a betterlife than what we have here on this earth.

Read the Revelations in the Bible, andDaniel, and see what the future will be. Itwas there before you and I and our ances-tors, so far back that it has to be true,because it has withstood years of denialfrom people and is still standing on firmground. So, if you do not believe, so be it;but there are millions of us who believe.Remember that one God is the name thatblessed this great nation, and we have prof-ited from it until some said remove theword God from our country. God bless allnations, and double blessings on the UnitedStates.

In God I trust.B. J. Goins

Ukiah

Damage assessmentTo the Editor:The majority of Americans find it

extremely difficult to determine if globalwarming or the behavior of The President ofthe United States has been the most injuri-ous to our environment.

Marvin GentzUkiah

Something’s wrong hereTo the Editor:Uncle Sam can bail out some of the

banks, some of the mortgage companiesand some of the subprime borrowers. UncleSam can subsidize many of our farmers,even those who live in Manhattan pent-houses. Uncle Sam can bail out some hedgefunds to the tune of multi-millions of dol-lars. Uncle Sam can subsidize the medicalcare of Congress and the White House.

But let Uncle Sam try to assist the lessfortunate wage-earners by providing med-ical coverage to their small children, andthe Republicans go off in a tizzy aboutsocialized medicine. Something’s wronghere.

Ross MurrayBoonville

Wants more shopping choices

To the Editor:I live out here in the sticks -- in down-

town Boonville.I don’t really like shopping, but when I

have to do it I would like to have a choice.

When I come to Ukiah I can shop atshops on State Street, which looks likesomeplace out of Utah or Ohio, or maybeArkansas, or I can hit School Street, whichhas a bunch of small expensive shops and anumber of lawyer’s offices -- apparentlytrying very hard and very badly to beMendocino Town.

Wal-Mart and Friedman’s offer limitedchoices, and I would like more.

Currently, I head down to Santa Rosa,where I have a choice of numerous goodrestaurants which are open every day --even for lunch; as well as shopping atmany smaller stores and at Costco and Wal-Mart, Friedman’s and Pet Mart, Old Navyand Sport Smart.

I would like to have these choices inUkiah, and I would like to think that Ukiahmight like to have my sales tax money.

But no, Ukiah thinks that some hugepolluting smoke belching industry willreturn to the Masonite site and take Ukiahback to the 1950s.

No thanks. I’ll keep shopping in SantaRosa and having great lunches, drivinghome up 128 and missing Ukiah altogether.

P.S. I do like the Hine’s columns. Finallysomebody has the moxie to call it like it is.

Tom McFaddenBoonville

Letters from our readers

RUBEN NAVARRETTE 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

Negativity isalways a bad idea

Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a columnist and edi-torial board member of The San DiegoUnion-Tribune.

In our opinion

Positive reaction to our editorial lastThursday tells us that there are a lot of localresidents as frustrated as we are about theout-of-control marijuana growing in ourcounty.

As we said then, there is an effort afoot toget the Board of Supervisors to put a simpleand straightforward measure on the Juneballot repealing Measure G and enacting thestate regulations on medical marijuanagrowing.

That effort is being launched by thenewly formed Restore Mendocino/RepealMeasure G Coalition of which we are anactive member.

As of this week there are petitions circu-lating in the county asking the supervisors tolet the voters decide whether our current “nolimits” pot policy is working. We believethat the more people who write, call and signthese petitions to the supervisors in advanceof their Jan. 8 meeting, the more chance wehave of succeeding.

On this page you will find the address,phone number and email of each supervisor.In addition, here at the Daily Journal we willhave petitions out at the front desk ready tobe signed and we will collect the signaturesand make sure the supervisors get them.

These signatures are for a petition to thesupervisors, not to place an actual measureon the ballot. That may come later if thesupervisors refuse to act. That’s why it’simportant for them to know that there aremany local residents who want them to actnow.

If you are in the neighborhood of ouroffices at 590 S. School St., come on in andsign.

Here’s what you’ll be signing:“Petition to the Board of Supervisors of

Mendocino County“We urge you to place a measure before

the voters on the June 3 ballot which willrepeal Measure G and make the limits formedical marijuana cultivation and posses-sion the same as those currently allowed bythe State of California which is 6 matureplants or 8 ounces of dried marijuana perpatient.

“Also, we urge you to vote for final adop-tion of the ordinance which you introducedon Dec. 11, 2007, which declares that culti-vation of more than 25 marijuana plants perparcel is a public nuisance.”

Look for these petitions among yourfriends and neighbors and feel free to usethese words in your letters and emails too.

Restore Mendocino - sign our petition

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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

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

Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 HartSenate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.20510. (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228-3954; San Francisco (415) 393-0707; sen-ator@feinstein.senate.gov

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;

www.house.gov/write repAssemblywoman Patty Berg: State

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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THANK YOU LETTER POLICYEditor’s note: The Daily Journal welcomes

letters of thanks from organizations and indi-viduals. We are glad that so many successfulevents are held here. However, thank you let-ters must be kept short. For that reason wehave a 20-business name limit per letter. Ifyour letter lists more than 20 businesses it willnot be printed. Shorter thank you letters whichdo not contain lists of participants or donorswill be printed more quickly. Those wishing tothank long lists of people and businesses arewelcome to contact our advertising departmentfor help with a thank you ad.

While many of us in theWest think of meditation as aNew Age phenomenon thatbegan in the 1960s, in fact ithas been part of most religiousand spiritual traditions forthousands of years. In addi-tion to the continuing medita-tion practices of Buddhismand Hinduism, both Christiansand Jews are reviving themeditation traditions of theirown faiths. Ten millionAmericans say that they prac-tice some form of meditationdaily. In addition to beingoffered in places of worship,the practice of meditation isalso found in schools, hospi-tals, corporate offices, and onthe Internet.

Much of the present inter-est in meditation has to dowith its emotional and physi-cal health benefits. Studieshave demonstrated that medi-tation lowers high blood pres-sure, reduces anxiety attacks,decreases muscle tension andheadaches, helps in post-oper-ative healing, enhances theimmune system, and increasesserotonin production whichinfluences mood and behav-ior. Research is showing thatmeditation can reorient thebrain from a stressful fight-or-flight mode to one of accep-tance. You need only to thinkabout a rush hour traffic jamto see how the acceptancemode is often more useful inmodern life than the fight-or-flight mode.

Meditation is a self-direct-ed process for relaxing thebody and calming the mind byfocusing on the present ratherthan the past or the future. Formost of us the greatest chal-lenge to developing a medita-tion practice is finding thetime for it. For several years Imeditated for at least an hourdaily. Then the demands ofadult life took over and mymeditation practice fadedaway. Realizing recently howmuch I wanted to bring backthis quiet time of daily innerreflection, I knew I wouldneed to find a way to makemeditation work with the real-ities of my present life.

If you are not already prac-ticing daily meditation orprayer, let’s look at some gen-eral guidelines that might helpyou begin to incorporate med-itation into your life. Oncethese are in place you maywant to explore other tech-niques from specific spiritualtraditions to broaden anddeepen your experience.Getting started with a medita-tion class or instructional CDcan be very helpful, and theInternet is also a usefulresource for many forms ofmeditation. Experiment andfind the approach that fits foryou.

Before you start1) Find a time that works

for you: Ideally the best timesfor meditation are early morn-ing and late evening. In orderto develop regularity in yourpractice, what is most impor-tant is to pick a time that willwork for you and those youlive with. Think about whatwill be practical in yourhousehold. Is the best timebefore anyone else gets up,later after your morning rou-tine is completed, or after yourfamily has settled for thenight? Next consider howmany times a day you willmeditate and for how long.Allow yourself flexibility onthe duration. For example,many people set as a goal tomeditate once a day whenthey first get up for 30 min-utes. On the weekends youmight extend this to an hourand on a busy week day youmight have to cut it down to 5or 10 minutes. Even this brieftime can bring you into a calmplace and help reinforce yourdaily meditation habit. It is theconsistency that is importantin establishing your practice.

2) Find a comfortableplace: Just as it is important totry to meditate at the sametime every day, it is also use-ful to sit in the same place. Itis best not to meditate on yourbed since your unconsciousmind associates that placewith sleeping. Find a quietspot, which ideally you usejust for meditation. It might bea chair near a window lookingout on nature or a cushion thatyou can sit on with your legscrossed. Though your spotshould not be cluttered, youmight want to arrange a spe-cial object or some flowersnearby.

3) Make sure that you willnot be disturbed: If you livewith others who are not join-ing you in meditation, askthem to not disturb you duringthis time. Perhaps you willwant to post some sort of signon your door to indicate thatyou are meditating. Don’t for-

get to turn off anything thatmight disturb youyourphone’s ringer, bright lights.

Beginningyour meditation

As you sit comfortablywith your back straight but notrigid, allow your eyes to close.Begin to notice the soundsaround you and then how itfeels to be sitting on yourchair or cushion. Feel the dif-ferent parts of your body.Relax any place of tension asbest you can.

Now begin to feel themovement of your breath.Notice how your belly rises asyou inhale and falls as youexhale. Notice how your chestexpands and contracts witheach breath. Notice how yourbreath enters and leaves yournostrils. You are not control-ling your breath but allowing

it to come and go in its ownpattern. Rest your attention onits flow.

As you are sitting, all sortsof thoughts will appear. Allowthem to come, notice them,and then allow them to leave.If you find your mind beingcarried away by one of thethoughts, notice where yourattention has gone and allowyour breath to again be thecenter of your focus. This is atime to rest your mind fromconstant activity.

After learning to meditateon your breath, you may wantto add the use of a mantra,sacred word, prayer or chantas another focus for yourmind. Each spiritual traditionhas words and sounds that areused to instill concentrationand that bring their ownunique energy. Some peoplelike to choose a word in theirown language which has spe-

cial meaning for them.However you decide to

proceed in your meditationpractice, remember that it is agift you are giving yourselfwhich can have great benefitsfor emotional and physicalhealth. If you make it a priori-ty every day you will reap therewards. Enjoy your time bycreating a practice that fits foryou and appreciate yourefforts to bring more peaceful-ness into your life.

Haven Logan, Ph.D., is a

psychotherapist in privatepractice in Ukiah. She is theauthor of two books,Choosing to Be Well: AConscious Approach to aHealthier Lifestyle (InnerOcean Publishing) and TheCalifornia Wine Country Diet:The Indulgent Approach toManaging Your Weight (QuillDriver Books). You can down-load past Healthy Livingcolumns at her Web site:www.californiawinecountry-diet.com.

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DEAR DR. GOTT: I was recently hos-pitalized with a hiatal hernia. I wasinformed that at my age, 89, the doctor didnot wish to perform surgery. Instead, I wasadvised to eat smaller portions of food andto eat more than three meals each day. Ididn’t mind, for my appetite has dimin-ished. I weigh 125 pounds and am 5 feet 2inches tall. Do you have any suggestions?

DEAR READER: You may have bet-ter success using an acid-blocker such asZantac or Pepcid rather than having to eatso frequently. If you suffer from acid refluxwith your hernia, you might try putting 3-or 4-inch wooden blocks under the head ofyour bed. Gravity will help keep acid in thestomach and reduce any pain that wouldotherwise result. Also, to relieve your acutepain, try using Tums or any other over-the-counter acid neutralizer that doesn’trequire a prescription.

If your heartburn continues, ask yourdoctor to refer you to a gastroenterologistwho can further advise you.

To give you related information, I amsending you a copy of my Health Report“Hiatal Hernia, Acid Reflux &Indigestion.” Other readers who would like

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DEAR DR. GOTT: You recentlyresponded to a question about the vaccineZostavax for the prevention of shingles. Iam now completely confused.

In January 2004, I was diagnosed withshingles by a medical doctor and was toldthere was nothing that could be done torelieve the pain and itching other than painpills that just might prevent a conditionknown as postherpetic neuralgia. Well,I’ve had neuralgia and use the pain reliev-er Aleve sparingly because of its Naproxen

content. This ingredient scares me, so Iquite often just suffer until the pain easesup. This sometimes requires me to strip offall my clothes and lie down to avoid any-thing touching my skin, except perhaps alight sheet or blanket.

Is there a medication to be used for shin-gles? Due to the length of time I’ve suf-fered with this condition, would I benefitfrom the use of Zostavax, or is it just to beused for the prevention of shingles and notas a cure?

DEAR READER: Active shingles, atbest, are a challenge to treat. The new vac-cine for shingles is used to prevent acuteattacks by stimulating the body’s immunesystem. It is not appropriate for treating theblisters, pain and neuropathy of an acuteattack.

As you know, the vaccine is new, so itslong-term effects (both good and bad) areunknown. Nonetheless, I have recom-mended that my patients over age 60receive the vaccine despite the fact that itmust be transported refrigerated and usedthe same day it is shipped. Also, it’s expen-sive. Ask your primary care physician forhis or her opinion.

ASKDR. GOTTBy Peter H. Gott, MD

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7th and 8th graders hail Mary’s

Photo courtesey of Stephanie Young

The 7th and 8th grade girls basketball team paused on their road trip to Santa Rosa to take a team photo. Front row from left: MariaCarnevale, Shae Lillie, Lindsay Gang, Hailey Young. Back row from left: coach Kevin Mack, D’Lana Pearce, Bethany Mack, StephanieVlachos, Haylee Gang, and coach Stephanie Young.

By JOHN-MICHAEL KIBRICKThe Daily Journal

As part of the Catholic SchoolLeague, the St. Mary’s seventh andeight grade girls basketball teamtraveled to Santa Rosa recently totake on St. Eugene’s team.

In the past, St. Mary’s has losttheir games to this team, but theydominated their opponent in thisevent and ended the game with ascore of 40-11.

“It was a good win to pick up onthe road,” said coach StephanieYoung.

Haylee Gang led St. Mary’s with13 points while Hailey Young had11 and Lindsay Gang brought ineight.

Bethany Mack added six andShae Lillie had two.

“The girls worked really welltogether,” said Young. “They con-trolled the pace of the game betterthan they have all season. We fin-ished in the middle of the pack dur-ing regular season, fifth place out ofnine teams, with a record of fourwins and four losses. We’ll return to

the court for playoffs in January.”D’Lana Pearce pulled down sev-

eral key rebounds and MariaCarnevale played well at both ends

of the court as well.St. Mary’s plans to move on to

post-season Tournament play inJanuary.

St. Mary’s get needed win vs. St. Eugene

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The Ukiah Lions Midget Division All-Stars Played in the North Bay YouthFootball and Cheer League All Star Game December 9, 2007 at Elsie AllenHigh School. The Blues won the game 20-8. As is typical with this team, theUkiah All Stars were key players on both sides. Pictured above: #4 TrevorTaylor, #6 Arick Cordell, #8 Aaron Dhuyvetter, #34 Carson Schram, #70 JoeLearn, and #88 Joe Pugh.

By GREG BEACHAMAP Sports Writer

SANTA CLARA —Although Mike Nolan hasalready shown he doesn’tknow much about what hisquarterbacks are thinking, theSan Francisco 49ers coach isfairly certain Shaun Hill ishappy to be a starter after sixyears holding a clipboard.

The Niners certainly arethrilled by Hill, who’s provid-ing a late boost to one bigdowner of a season.

Hill, the 27-year-old third-stringer who got his first NFLstart Saturday, was outstand-ing in the 49ers’ 20-13 victoryover the Cincinnati Bengals,passing for 197 yards andaccounting for two touch-downs.

Nolan said Hill will startthe final two games for the

49ers (4-10), includingSunday’s home finale againstTampa Bay.

After a disappointing sea-

son featuring a prolongedpublic miscommunication

Niners, Hill ready for final gamesBy JOSH DUBOWAP Sports Writer

OAKLAND — The emer-gence of Justin Fargas as afeatured running back hasbeen the highlight offensivelyfor the Oakland Raiders thisseason.

Now they will have to fin-ish the season without their1,000-yard back. An MRI onMonday confirmed thatFargas sprained the MCL inhis right knee in Sunday’s 21-14 loss, shutting him down forthe final two games of the sea-son.

The Raiders (4-10) willrely on Dominic Rhodes andLaMont Jordan this weekagainst Jacksonville and in theseason finale at San Diego.Coach Lane Kiffin saidMonday he hadn’t decidedwhich back will start orwhether he’ll split timebetween the two this week.

“I’d like to have whateverworks,” Kiffin said. “I don’tthink there’s a perfect formu-la. You can be great if youhave a great running back, onegreat running back. And youcan be great if you have two.So it all depends on whereyou’re at, at that time. For themost part we’ve gone withone all year just because that’show we felt at that time. Thisweek could be different.”

Fargas finished the yearwith 222 carries for 1,009yards despite starting onlyseven games.

A backup for most of hisfirst four seasons in the NFL,Fargas shined when he got hisopportunity to start. His 676yards rushing since he tookover the starting role Nov. 4are second best in the leagueto the 694 for San Diego’sLaDainian Tomlinson.

The timing couldn’t havebeen better for Fargas, whocan be an unrestricted freeagent in the offseason.

“I’ve always been confi-dent in my abilities, even

going back to my rookieyear,” he said. “But goodthings, accomplishments andthings like that, come withopportunity and being recog-nized when it comes. Andthat’s been the difference thisyear.”

Neither Rhodes nor Jordangot much chance to playbefore Fargas injured his kneejust before scoring the touch-down that briefly gave theRaiders a 14-13 lead over theColts in the fourth quarterSunday.

Jordan was inactive againstthe Colts and has struggledmightily since injuring hisback late in the first halfagainst Miami on Sept. 30.Jordan had 84 carries for 424yards before the injury, andjust 60 for 125 yards after.

Rhodes had been inactivethe previous two games andhad only three carries inOakland’s last seven contestsbefore getting some actionagainst his former team, theColts.

“I hate to see Justin godown,” Rhodes said. “I’mproud of him. He got his first1,000-yard season. He’s beenrunning hard. It’s the NFL andthings like that happen, so I’mhappy for the opportunity.”

Rhodes worked his wayinto the No. 2 spot this pastweek and responded by carry-ing seven times for 41 yardsagainst Indianapolis. He hadonly gained 24 yards on 12carries before that game.

“I thought he made a cou-ple of guys miss yesterday andreally battled and ran hard,”

K i f f i nsaid. “Hereally hadpracticedwell thelast coupleof weeksand donewell. Wefelt thiswas anopportuni-ty thisweek. ... I know it was goodfor him to get out there andget a feel for it, and he will getmore opportunities this week,I imagine.”

Kiffin also said No. 1 over-all draft pick JaMarcusRussell would see his firstroad action this week inJacksonville. Russell hasplayed briefly in Oakland’slast two home games, but satout a trip to Green Bay inbetween as Kiffin didn’t wantto expose him to the elements.

Josh McCown is expectedto start again and Russell willsee some action in the middleof the game. Russell hasplayed five series in his twocameo appearances, going 6-for-12 for 66 yards.

The Raiders have broughtthe rookie along slowly, espe-cially because he missed all oftraining camp and the exhibi-tion season in a contract dis-pute.

“As you guys have seen,that’s very important,” Kiffinsaid. “He’s played five seriesso far, we haven’t scored apoint yet. So it’s very impor-tant for that stuff, and we can’tgo back and make it up.”

Raiders running turns to Rhodes‘I hate to see Justin go down. I’m proud ofhim. He got his first 1,000-yard season. He’sbeen running hard. It’s the NFL and thingslike that happen, so I’m happy for the oppor-tunity.’

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Niners QB Alex Smith injured his shoulder earlier thisyear and will be replaced by Shaun Hill.

‘The girls worked really well together. They controlledthe pace of the game better than they have all sea-son. We finished in the middle of the pack during reg-ular season, fifth place out of nine teams, with arecord of four wins and four losses.’

-Girl’s Coach Stephanie Young

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between Nolan and AlexSmith over the severity of theformer No. 1 draft pick’sshoulder injury, Hill’s steadyplay was a respite from thesurge of bad news around thecoach, whose future with theclub is in jeopardy after justthree seasons.

“I’m very pleased to see theway he’s played,” Nolan saidMonday. “He will make us abetter football team one wayor the other, whatever hisrole.”

The soon-to-be unrestrictedfree agent provided six quar-ters of the 49ers’ most compe-tent quarterbacking of the sea-son, including a strong secondhalf against Minnesota theprevious week.

If Nolan isn’t fired in twoweeks, he knows he’ll beunder pressure to re-sign Hilland allow him to competewith Smith next year.

The 49ers approached Hillwith talks about a new con-tract earlier in the year, but heelected to wait until after theseason, a decision that couldpay big dividends if Hill isable to string together twomore quality starts. At theleast, he’s likely to make morethan the NFL’s minimumsalary, the only pay scale he’sever known.

Hill isn’t thinking that farahead after beating theBengals with a seriouslyinjured index finger on histhrowing hand. His first startsince a 2003 stint with NFLEurope’s AmsterdamAdmirals was something he’llremember.

“I really missed this for along time,” Hill said aftergoing 21-of-28 without an

interception. “It’s so much funto go out there and win agame. It’s been a long timesince I’ve been out there andexperienced that.”

With 27 points in 1 1/2games under Hill’s direction,the 49ers aren’t even theleague’s lowest-scoring teamany more.

They held the distinctionfor most of the season, buttheir 20-point output againstCincinnati gave them 191 forthe season, passing the AtlantaFalcons (188).

San Francisco had two 76-yard touchdown drives againstthe Bengals, with Hill runningfor one score and hittingVernon Davis for another.

Hill’s poise in the pocketand ability to look off hisreceivers are simple attributes,but they haven’t been seenmuch in San Francisco thisseason.

Hill’s six seasons as a back-up in Minnesota and SanFrancisco prepared him forthe job, and his coaches sawenough from him in practiceto keep him around longerthan the average player’sentire career. Norv Turner,who ran San Francisco’soffense last season, was a par-ticular fan of the longtimebackup who never got thechance.

“It’s the same thing thatkeeps a lot of guys there,”Nolan said, mentioning KurtWarner and longtime Ramsbackup Marc Bulger. “There’sbeen several guys over theyears that have waited in thewings and done their thing.Quarterbacks and kickershave been the two positionswhere people get overlookedthe most as young players.”

Smith returned to the BayArea on Saturday night afterundergoing surgery inAlabama on his separated

right shoulder, which occurredSept. 30.

Smith, who had a disap-pointing three-game stintbefore shutting himself downfor the year amid a public dis-

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Nolan said he hadn’t spo-ken to Smith since his return,but planned to do so laterMonday.

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Niners ‘I’m very pleased to see the way he’s played.He will make us a better football team oneway or the other, whatever his role.’

-Niners Coach Mike Nolan

By RICK CLELANDFor The Daily Journal

The Ukiah Dolphin WaterPolo team played in the firsttournament of the WinterWater Polo League on Sundayat College of Marin at theIndian Valley Campus pool.This League is for boys andgirls divided into age bracketsbased on grades, with theUkiah boys playing in the12th grade division.

The first game for theDolphins was againstWoodside and after the firstquarter of play they wereahead 5-1 behind two goalsfrom Brett Van Patten and oneeach from Miles Oswald,Nick Johnson, and MarcusRamirez.

In the second quarter theirdefense broke down and byhalf time they were behind 6-7, Brett Van Patten scoring theonly goal for the Dolphins inthe quarter.

In the second half the boyscouldn't seem to get anymomentum scoring only twicein the third quarter and oncein the fourth quarter. theywould go on to lose 15-9.

The first quarter of the sec-ond game was close as theDolphins were behind 3-4against Diablo, but in the sec-ond quarter Travis Clelandplaying the two meter positiongot on track with four goals.

Due to a sloughing, zonedefense used against theDolphins in the first gameTravis only had one goal, butagainst Diablo the boys wereable to get the ball into thetwo meter position whereTravis was able to convert fornine goals in the game.

At half-time the Dolphinboys were up 10-8, and in the2nd half the defense pickedup, and with Joe Selzer in thegoal they only allowed 5 goalsfor the rest of the game.

Both Miles Oswald andTravis Cleland would score 4goals in the second half andWill Stone would add onegoal in the last quarter as theDolphins would go on to win19-13.

Dolphinswin and lose

‘The first quarter ofthe second gamewas close as theDolphins werebehind 3-4 againstDiablo, but in thesecond quarter TravisCleland playing thetwo meter positiongot on track with fourgoals.’

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University of SouthernCalifornia made a counterpro-posal to the Los AngelesColiseum Commission onMonday amid negotiations tokeep the Trojans football teamin the stadium.

Southern California hasplayed in the Coliseum sinceit opened in 1923, but after thecurrent contract expired on

Dec. 2, the school threatenedto move to the Rose Bowlnext season if a suitable newagreement could not beworked out.

The commission had pre-sented USC with an offerThursday. University vicepresident Todd Dickey claimsthe proposal contained no firmcommitment to repair andrestore the facility by a giventime.

The school countered byasking for a timetable forimprovements. The proposalalso stipulated that if the com-mission fails to raise enoughfunds and bring the stadiumup to date, the agreement thenwould give USC a masterlease and allow the school toraise funds and make theimprovements.

A shift to the Rose Bowlappears unlikely. The Rose

Bowl Operating Co. recentlydelayed any decision onwhether to let the Trojans playin the Pasadena stadium, say-ing it wanted USC to talk toUCLA before making a deci-sion.

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By BERNIE WILSONAP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO — IfLaDainian Tomlinson is right,then at least part of the AFCplayoff bracket could be introuble.

After a wildly inconsistentstart to Norv Turner’s firstseason as their coach, theChargers are firing up at theright time. They’ve clinchedtheir second straight AFCWest title with two games toplay and have the inside trackto the No. 3 playoff seed.

“Sometimes you just haveto let the course of a seasonplay out,” Tomlinson saidMonday, a day after theChargers beat the DetroitLions 51-14 to win their thirddivision title in four seasons.

“At some point it has tohappen,” Tomlinson said.“That’s just how it is. For usnot to be doing it, it’s happen-ing now. It’s just coming at alater time, you know what Imean? And for us, it’s great,because if we can be hot goinginto the playoffs, Whoa,Nellie! Whoa, Nellie!”

The Chargers (9-5) havewon four straight and eight of10. They don’t have to leaveCalifornia the final twoweeks, hosting Denver onMonday night and finishing atOakland.

The Chargers simply needto win out to earn the AFC’sNo. 3 seed. That would meanavoiding the probable No. 5seed, Jacksonville, which beatthe Chargers 24-17 on Nov.18. If they are the No. 3 seedand win their opener, theChargers would go to second-seeded Indianapolis, not No. 1New England, for the divi-sional round.

“If you continue to win youget to play the No. 1 seed inthe championship game, if

things go the way you thinkthey will go,” Tomlinson said.

The Chargers beatIndianapolis 23-21 in SanDiego on Nov. 11, whenPeyton Manning threw acareer-high six interceptions.There was a sense theChargers lucked out, especial-ly after Adam Vinatieri misseda 29-yard field goal attemptwith 1:31 left.

Then again, that wasAntonio Cromartie’s breakoutgame. Then a nickel back,Cromartie had three intercep-tions that night. Now a start-ing cornerback, Cromartie hadhis team-record 10th pickoffagainst the Lions as theChargers intercepted JonKitna five times.

Tomlinson doesn’t care thatbeing the No. 3 seed wouldmean delaying a date with thePatriots.

“You’re going to have toplay them if they continue towin, so it doesn’t matter if youplay them the week before orin the championship game,”he said. “You’ve got to earnthe right to play them if theycontinue to win.”

Then again, the Chargersproved last year that havingthe No. 1 seed and home-fieldadvantage throughout theplayoffs didn’t mean any-thing. Coming off a 14-2 reg-ular season, the Chargerscommitted unfathomableerrors and lost to the Patriots,24-21.

Tom Brady and RandyMoss schooled the Chargerson Sept. 16, winning 38-14 atFoxborough.

The Chargers have beatenonly two teams with winningrecords, Indy and Tennessee.

Tomlinson thinks theChargers would match up wellagainst any team in the play-offs.

“We’d like to say we’redefinitely a contender. We’vegot to prove it. When you getto the playoffs, it’s totally dif-ferent. You’ve got more pres-sure on you and also less roomfor error, and so you’ve reallygot to take advantage of youropportunities. When we getthere, that’s one thing we’regoing to talk about.”

A year ago, Tomlinson wasfinishing off his league MVPseason that included an NFL-record 31 touchdowns and186 points. He also won hisfirst rushing title with 1,815yards.

Tomlinson is within reachof another rushing title. Hehas 1,311 yards, six behindleague leader Willie Parker ofPittsburgh through Sunday.

Tomlinson rushed for 116yards and two touchdowns inthe first half Sunday. He felthis hamstring grab on a 49-yard run just before halftimeand sat out the second half; hesaid he could have played ifneeded. Backup MichaelTurner hurt a shoulder, open-ing the way for third-stringerDarren Sproles to run for 122yards and two scores. It wasthe first time in team historythat two backs ran for morethan 100 yards in the same

game.Tomlinson would love

nothing more than to win aSuper Bowl. So far in his bril-liant career, he’s 0-2 in theplayoffs. Overall, theChargers are on a four-gamepostseason losing streak dat-ing to the Super Bowl follow-ing the 1994 season.

While wanting to help theChargers win, Tomlinson willwant to know where he standsin the race for the rushing titleas the season winds down. Ifthe opportunity is right, hewants to win it.

“Yeah, I would want toknow, because that’s some-thing a lot of guys take pridein, not only myself but theoffensive line group, tightends, fullbacks,” he said.“Yeah, you do want to know,especially with the way thisseason has unfolded.”

Tomlinson said he didsome running Monday and thehamstring is fine.

Coach Norv Turner wasasked what he’d do ifTomlinson needed just a hand-ful of yards late in the finalgame to win the rushing title.

’I can’t answer that. That’sa what-if,” Turner said. “Wecould put L.T.’s jersey onSproles and put him in there.”

The Chargers ar hot for playoffs

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LaDainian Tomlinson feels confident about his teamsburst of energy as they prepare for the playoffs.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. —Rich Rodriguez walkedthrough a flashlight-lit lockerroom, down a darkened tunneland stepped onto theMichigan Stadium field forthe first time.

“It’s beautiful,” he saidwith snow covering his dressshoes.

A new era began atMichigan on Monday. Thewinningest program in collegefootball ended its first coach-ing search since hiring BoSchembechler nearly fourdecades ago by luringRodriguez and his spreadoffense from West Virginia.

The process probably last-ed longer than the schoolwanted and it might not havelanded its first choice. Yet,Rodriguez didn’t have a prob-lem with getting the job afterLSU’s Les Miles and Rutgers’Greg Schiano turned downreported opportunities toreplace the retiring LloydCarr.

“(I) might have been mywife’s third choice, too,”Rodriguez joked.

He is ending a seven-sea-son run at West Virginia, ayear after turning down anoffer to be Alabama’s coach.

Rodriguez said it took anopportunity of Michigan’s cal-

iber for him to leave his homestate and alma mater.

“It was a very difficultdecision to leave a placewhere I grew up,” saidRodriguez, who was born inGrant Town, W.Va., five milesfrom the birthplace of famedMichigan coach Fielding Yostand about 20 miles from theWest Virginia campus. “It wasgoing to take a very specialopportunity and a very specialplace, and I think that’s whatthis is.”

Rodriguez doesn’t expectto coach West Virginia when itplays Oklahoma in the FiestaBowl.

“My focus is going to be onthe University of Michigan,”he said. “I don’t think it bestserves West Virginia if I’mthinking about the BigHouse.”

Rodriguez, who was to flyback to West Virginia onMonday, hopes school offi-cials agree that letting himleave right away to assemblehis new staff, recruit and eval-uate the Wolverines with eligi-bility remaining is best forboth parties.

Rodriguez is the first headcoach to come outside the“Michigan family” as athleticdirector Bill Martin put it,since Schembechler was hiredaway from Miami of Ohio in1969.

“Do you have to be aMichigan man to be aMichigan coach?” Rodriguezasked. “Gosh, I hope not.”

Even though theWolverines didn’t bring backone of their own in Miles, whoplayed at Michigan andcoached under Schembechler,they landed a coach who ismuch more than a consolationprize.

The 44-year-old Rodriguezbuilt West Virginia into a BigEast power, winning the con-ference championship thisyear for the fourth time in fiveseasons and going 60-26 over-all. He helped theMountaineers earn six straightbowl bids and made them oneof the most potent offensiveteams in the country.

Rodriguez is consideredone of the Godfather’s of thespread offense that’s becomethe rage of college football.The spread will be a dramaticchange for Michigan, a schoolthat’s been locked into a moretraditional offense and reliedon drop-back passers foryears.

“I think it’s a great hire,”said Carr, whose 13th andfinal season as head coach atMichigan will end Jan. 1 at theCapital One Bowl againstFlorida. “He’s a young guywith great passion and enthu-siasm.

“I think everybody thatloves this place is excited.”

Rodriguez’s hiring marksthe second time in eightmonths that Michigan lured acoach away from WestVirginia, following basketballcoach John Beilein’sMorgantown-to-Ann Arborpath.

“There are intangibles insome coaches that make themwin wherever they are, and hehas them,” said Beilein, wholived three houses away fromRodriguez in West Virginia.“Rich was born to be a foot-ball coach.”

Michigan athletic directorMartin and Rodriguez’s agent,Mike Brown, said they stillhave to work on contractdetails before a deal is signed.

After Carr announced hisretirement Nov. 19, Martinsaid he was prepared to rough-ly double what Carr madeannually by giving the newcoach as much as $3 million ayear.

Alabama’s interest inRodriguez last year wore onthe Mountaineers for severaldays before he agreed to aone-year contract extensionthrough 2013. The dealincluded a $4 million buyoutclause if he leaves before nextSeptember.

Like Beilein, Rodriguez

will make enough money atMichigan to cut West Virginiaa big check.

“The lawyers are workingon it,” Rodriguez said.

Michigan is paying Beilein$1.3 million a season, plusbonuses, as part of a six-yearcontract.

When Michigan luredBeilein away from WestVirginia last April, his con-tract had a $2.5 million buyoutclause. Under an agreementwith West Virginia, Beileinagreed to pay $1.5 million tothe WVU Foundation.

Martin and university pres-ident Mary Sue Colemantalked with Rodriguez, hiswife and agent Friday inToledo, Ohio. West Virginiaathletic director Ed Pastilongmet with Rodriguez onSaturday, saying they talkedabout general issues withinthe program.

Pastilong had said he wasunaware Rodriguez went toToledo and declined to dis-close whether he had givenMichigan permission to talk tothe coach.

“We’re not going to talkabout the process at all,”Martin said.

West Virginia’s defensivebacks coach and recruitingcoordinator Tony Gibson iscertainly pleased with the endresult.

Michigan gets its man, and he’s not even from Michigan

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forward Brook Lopezregained his academic eligi-bility and can return to com-petition.

C o a c hT r e n tJ o h n s o nwill haveL o p e za v a i l a b l efor the firsttime forWednesdayn i g h t ’ shome gamewith SantaClara, the Cardinal’s firstaction after a two-week breakfor final exams.

Lopez was ruled academi-cally ineligible for the fallquarter on Oct. 5 and was lim-ited to practice only. Hemissed nine games for theCardinal (8-1).

Lopez and his fellow 7-foot twin, Robin, are sopho-mores who played key roleslast season. Brook Lopezaveraged 12.6 points, 6.0rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 25minutes and earned Pac-10All-Freshman team honors.

Lopezregainseligibility

‘He missedninegames fortheCardinal(8-1).’

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people whose advice youtrust, but don’t discount yourown judgment concerningimportant issues. Collectively,they will bring you the goodresults you seek.

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Today is the 352nd day of 2007 and the 87thday of autumn.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1865, slaveryformally ended in the United States with theadoption of the 13th Amendment.

In 1957, the first civilian electricity-generat-ing nuclear facility in the United States opened

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TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1932, a blizzardforced the NFL to hold its championship gameinside Chicago Stadium on an 80-yard field.The Chicago Bears won, 9-0.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “We are rebuildingNew York, not dispersing and abandoning it.” -- Robert Moses

TODAY’S FACT: Steven Spielberg is cred-ited with directing the first summer block-buster, “Jaws.” Upon release in 1975, “Jaws”generated $100 million dollars in 59 days.

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I know this isn’t an easy thing for her, but Ihad to do it. Why can’t she? I have been verypatient and understanding, but now I feel mypatience growing short and my heart beingtorn. Please help. -- Sad in California

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THE LEARNING

CHALLENGER by Robert Barnett

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On Sunday 12/8 I started to appear 3 miles west of the High School on Low Gap Rd. Whenever people would stop and try to get me to come to them I fled.With the help of trap I was caught and brought to the Ukiah shelter. I am a feamle German Shepherd. I am obviously some-one's beloved dog as I know sit, down and shake. I hope my

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people will come and find me or I will be available for adoption on 12/18. Come to 298 Plant Rd. or call Sage 467-6453

70 TRAVELOPPORTUNITIES

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place. Rent, buy, sell, reviews, New full-service exchange! Compare prices at 5000+ resorts. B4U do anything time-

share, visit www.RedWeek.com,

consider options.

TIMESHARE!!! PAY-ING TOO MUCH 4 maintenance fees

and taxes? Sell/rent your timeshare for cash. No Commis-

sions/Broker Fees. 1-877-868-1931.

www.VPResales.com

110 EMPLOYMENTWANTED

ELECTRICALWORK

3 1/2 years exp.Residential and

Commercial. Call Tom 707-349-9749

120 HELPWANTED

FT BRAGG, Part time subcontractor wanted. Call Pat for info (707)476-8874

AWESOME FIRST JOB!! Now hir ing motivated sharp indi-viduals to work and travel entire USA.Paid training. Trans-portation, lodging fur-nished. Call today, Star t today. 1-877-676-5050

Back office positionavailable to assist MD in busy medical office, MA pref. but not req. F/T. Send re-sume to 246 Hospital Dr. Ukiah, Ca 95482

BILLING CLERKNeed person w/good

attention-to-detailskills, familiarity with

paper/electronicclaims, collections, and data entry. Exp.

preferred, but will train. Full benefits,

4 days/wk.Call Anne Gary,

Long Vly. Health Ctr, Layt. 984-6137 x 146

or visit www.longvalley.org for applica-tion & job description.Closes 12/27/07 5 pm

CASE MANAGERF/T in Ukiah, to help

the elderly avoid nursing home place-ment. MSW pref’d;or BSW or related

degree w/case mgmt exp. Competitive

sal. & exc. benefits.Resume, Cov. Ltr. to

MSSP, 301 S. State St.

Ukiah 95482 EOE

120 HELPWANTED

BOOKKEEPERF/T Bookkeeping posit ion avail. w/ busy Property Mgt.company. Must be computer l i terate, detail oriented, able to multi-task & pos-sess strong organi-zational skil ls. At least 2 yrs. previ-ous office experi-ence required.Following benefits available: 401k, health insurance, paid vacation, holi-days & more. Sal-ary $14-$16hr. DOEPlease submit re-sume’ & cover letter to sisrael@selzerrealty.com or mail to

Realty World Selzer Realty Property

Management at350 E. Gobbi St.Ukiah. CA 95482

Please No Phone Calls!

Bookkeeper. P/T w/ busy Real Estate office. Quickbooks

exp. nec. Payroll A/R & A/P. Hrly wage

based on exp.Send reply to box 02090, c/o Ukiah

Daily Journal, P.O.Box 749, Ukiah, CA

95482-0749.BUS DRIVERThe best job younever thought of.

Really. You like peo-ple. You enjoy driv-ing. And you don’t want to be stuck in some windowless building all day. Have you considered being a bus driver? Mendo-cino Transit Authority has a FT opening.You must have a val-id driver’s license, a clean driving record, possess excellent customer service skills & a solid work ethic. Must be able to communicate effec-tively both orally & in writ ing in English.Work will be in the Ukiah/Willits/Layton-vil le/Rdwd Vly area dr iving bus & cab.This posit ion is a guaranteed 32 hours per week. Pay range - $11.48 to $15.64 per hour. Paid train-ing program and ex-cellent benefits.

Apply at MTA241 Plant Road,

Ukiah. This position will remain open until filled. EOE

CALL TODAY! Guar-anteed Home Christ-mas! Sign-On Bonus/Benefits. 36-43 cpm/$1.20 pm. $0 Lease/Teams need-ed. Class A/3 months recent OTR required.Tollfree 1-877-258-8782.Caregiver needed for elderly lady in pri-vate home in York-ville. Full time (live in). Also need relief person. Must have car and like country l iving. Call Kris @ 831-394-0217, or831-277-8941.

Case ManagerIntensive ServicesCoordinator-CPP

F/T-Ukiah, CA. As-sist/support consum-ers located in Dev.Centers w/possi-bil i ty of community placement. Requires B/A +2 yrs. exp.working w/persons w/dev disabil i t ies.Salary range $3172 to $4463/month. + exc. bene. Closes 12/28/07. Send re-sume & letter of int.to H.R. RCRC, 1116 Airpor t Park Blvd., Ukiah,CA 95482, e-mail HR@redwoodcoastrc.orgor fax 707-462-4280

Journeyman Level Auto Tech. Clean

DMV. Fantastic pay avail. to right person.462-5115, 462-5795

120 HELPWANTED

CENTURY 21Les Ryan

Property ManagementAll around

MAINTENANCEPERSON.

Carpentry skills a must. Pay DOE.Bring resume to

495 East Perkins St.

Come JoinOur Team

Now accepting applications for

SURVEILLANCEDIRECTOR

Coyote ValleyShodakai Casino7751 N. State St.Redwood Valley

M-F 9-5 EOE707-467-4752

CONVENIENCESTORE MANAGER

& ASSOCIATESA leading retailer of convenience stores

and gasoline market-er in Northern Califor-nia is seeking store managers & sales associates in the Ukiah area. Store

managers will be re-sponsible for uphold-

ing the company standards, policies

and procedures in a convenience store lo-cation. The success-ful candidate must be an effective commu-

nicator, outgoing, posses superior inter-personal skills, have keen observation,

and decision making abilities, be able to create an environ-

ment to deliver a su-perior customer serv-

ice and be a suc-cessful leader whom fully supports store

associates in their ef-forts to achieve ex-ceptional store re-

sults. Previous expe-rience in conven-

ience retail or food service environment

is required.Salary/wages. Com-petitive salary, bonus & excellent benefits package. Including medical, dental, vi-

sion and 401K. Email resume to sam.bar-anbo@quikstop.com Fax Attn: Larry Alves (707) 537-7752, Cell

(510)219-4766Criminal Defense Attorney: Local

criminal defense firm seeks associate 10-20hrs/wk for appear-ances, client consul-tations, etc. Existing

office a plus. Fax resume to 707-

571-5521

CUSTODIANSubstitutes needed 6 to 8 hours per day.

$10.99/hrMendocino CountyOffice of EducationVisit www.mcoe.us

or call 707-467-5012 or

email hr@mcoe.us

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

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 Aideneeded to work with adults with develop-mental disabilities.

Valid DL, insurance, high school diploma.Background check

and drug testing re-quired EOE. Salary DOE. Apply at 401A Talmage Rd. Ukiah 462-2395 Facility #

236803017

DRIVER-$5K SIGN-ON Bonus for Experi-

enced Teams: Dry Van & Temp Control

available. O/Os & CDL-A Grads wel-

come. Call Covenant 1-866-684-2519

EOE.

People to work with developmentally

disabled adults one on one in their own

home. All Shifts available. CallCindy 468-9331

120 HELPWANTED

DRIVER-CDL Train-ing $0 down, financ-ing by Central Refri-

gerated. Drive for Central, earn up to $40k+ 1st year! 1-

800-587-0029 x4779.www.Central Driv-

ingJobs.net

Driver:Don’t just start your career, start it right.Company sponsored

CDL training in 3 weeks. Must be 21.Have CDL? Tuition Reimbursement!

wgreen@crst.com1-800-781-2778.

DRIVER: The respect that you

deserve...Get it at Swift! As a truck driv-er with Swift Trans-portation, you can

have it all - freedom, stability and out-

standing financial re-wards. Call us at:

866-476-6828.www.SwiftTruck-

ingJobs.com. EOE

DRIVERS

$1000HIRINGBONUS

Golden State OvernightF/T & P/T

with insured,dependable van or pickup with shell.Early am route in

Mendo. & Lake Co.Benefits avail.Contact Steven

Koller 866-779-7726 or skoller@gso.com

FACILITATORS:We are looking for people to facil i tate community involve-ment with people who have develo-mental disabilities.We currently have F/T openings with ex-cellent benefits.Mon.-Fr i. 8am-4:30 pm. Wages DOE.Must be 18 or older.Requires current CDL, clean DMV, & high school diploma or equivalent. Back-ground clearance.

Apply at 990 S. Dora Ukiah. 468-8824

Front Desk/Night Auditor. Apply in

person Holiday Inn Express, 1720 N.State St. Ukiah

FT RECEPTIONISTMon.-Fri. 8-5

Apply at 960 N. State St.

Full Time Caregiver,mental health facility.

PT Various shifts$8-$10/hr. 467-0911

Hairstylist $10.50 - $11 per hr. + bonus.Full service in UkiahExp. a + but will train

right person with license. 707-529-3583

Hiring F/T Butcher& Cashier. Apply at

Redwood Valley Market. 485-8408

Mendocino County, Health & HumanServices Agency, Social Services

Branch. Currently recruiting for:

ProgramAdministrator

For further info go to:www.mss.ca.gov to:“Career Opportuni-ties” or call: Jobline:

(707) 467-5866.Closes: 1/04/08.

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

EOEL.O./MANAGER.

High Splits. FHA exp.management poten-tial (623)570-2370.

WANTED matureperson to l ive in home with elder ly woman in Wil l i ts.Need help with meal preparation and get-ting in and out of bed, normal personal hy-giene in morning. Al-so have MSSRP and ISSH services availa-ble. Private room with pr ivate bath. Non-smoker, no pets. Call 459-4274 or fax 459-9048

120 HELPWANTED

LABORATORYASSISTANT TRAINEE

Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc,

208 Mason St., Ukiahseeking trainee.

40 hrs. possibly early evenings, must be

able to lift 50 lbs. HS grad, English skills, no DUI past, clena

medical record, sub-ject to physical and drug screening. pre-fere background in food service, lab

work/educaiton in sci-ene. Apply in person.

No phone calls.

Little Lake Health Center-F/T lic. LVN

Care Manager.Competitive sal.

DOE. Great benefits! Fax: 463-0793

skenney@mchcinc.orgwww.mchcinc.org

LOOKING FOR CDLdrivers with 5+ years of experience. Your

weekly pay is based on a rising scale of

.36-.41 per mile.McKELVEY 1-800-

410-6255

Marino’s PizzaAll shifts. Over 18,

car ins. & clean DMV.Apply 142 Talmage

MOVIE EXTRAS $100-$300/day, all looks, types and ages. TV, FILM, PRINT. 800-340-8404 ext. 2962

NOW HIRINGEve. positions. 18+ yrs. Apply in person Round Table Pizza

Mon.-Fri. 1-4

On-line SalesPosition for high-traffic web site.This is for an independent

commissioned only contractor. Ukiah area, email only:

udjpublisher@pacific.net

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

Permanent P/T.M-W. 5am-1pm. Pro-duction. Please apply in person. Cheese-

cake Momma corner of School & Henry.

PREVENTATIVEMAINTENANCE

TECHNICIANPerforms preventa-tive maintenance on

bottling lines & support equipment at state of the art wine-ry. Requires HS di-

ploma or equiv, prior maintenance exp. a plus, valid CDL and ability to lift 40 lbs repetitively. Basic knowledge of MS

Word, Internet and email. Must be able to work swing shift 4:30 p.m. to 1:00

a.m., O/T as needed & on-call. Apply to Fetzer Vineyards,

P.O. Box 611, Hopland, CA 95449, fax (707)744-7606

or email fetzerhr@b-f.comAA/EOE M/F/D/V

RECEPTIONIST/BOOKKEEPINGPT possible FT.

Experienced medical setting preferred. MS Word, Access. Good communication skills both verbal & written.Drug testing required,

24+- hrs. wk. Sendresume, referral & sal-ary requirements to

box 03097, c/o Ukiah Daily Journal, PO Box 749, Ukiah, CA 95482

Red Fox Casino NOW HIRING

● Auditor - P/T● Kitchen● Tech● Security,● Cashiers● 2 Floor Managers ● Exp. promotions

& marketingperson.Friendly attitude helpful. Willing to

train. 984-6800or come in for

application.200 Cahto Dr.

Laytonville●●●●●●●●Now offering

employee insurance after

90 days.

Seeking Exp’d Professional Stylistfor new salon, open-ing in Jan. 489-3812

120 HELPWANTED

Sparflex ofCalifornia has

several openings.Enthusiastic appli-

cants needed for our manufacturing and printing operations.Mechanical aptitude or printing experi-

ence helpful but not required. Pre-em-

ployment Physical &drug screen re-quired, EOE.

Apply at:425-A KunzlerRanch Road,

Ukiah.

TLC Child & Family Services

seeks 2 additional homes for Shelter

Care program Applicants need to

have at least 1 spare bdrm to house a child

for up to 30 days.Guaranteed monthly allotment. Generous increase upon place-ment. Income tax-ex-empt. Exp. with chil-dren req. Parents will receive training, + So-cial Worker, in-home

support & respite.Need 1 or 2-parent

homes, with 1 parent home full time. Home with no more than 1

biological child consid-ered. Retirees invited to apply. Contact TLC

707-463-1100Lic#236800809

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

UTILITYWORKER II

City of Healdsburg.Salary:

$4126-$5034/mo.plus excellent ben-efit package. Per-

forms a wide varie-ty of semi-skilled

and skilled mainte-nance duties in the

installation, con-struction, repair,

maintenance of City utilities and system operations, includ-

ing the skilled oper-ation of power-

driver equipment.Requires education

equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and two years experi-ence in utility con-struction or utility

maintenance work, preferably including

the operation of construction equip-

ment. State ofCalifornia Class B Driver's license is

required. A Califor-nia Department of Health Services

Grade 2 Water Dis-tribution Operator li-

cense is required within 1 year of em-ployment. Deadline

to apply: Friday,January 11, 2008,

5:00 PM.The required city

application can be obtained on our

web site at www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us orby calling the City

of Healdsburg, Per-sonnel Office,

401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Phone 707-431-3322.EOE/AA/ADA.

Ward ClerkF/T for Little Lake

Health Ctr. $10-$15 DOE. Bilingual a+.Competitive sal. +

great benefits!Fax: 468-0793

skenney@mchcinc.orgwww.mchcinc.org

120 HELPWANTED

WAREHOUSE/IN-VENTORY CON-

TROL. No exp. nec-essary. We train.Heavy lifting and

good health req’d.Max age 34, H.S.Grads. Call 1-800-

345-6289

140 CHILDCARE

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

between $185-$495.465 Luce Ave.

463-2273

200 SERVICESOFFERED

EXPERTCARPENTRY,

Reasonable rates 468-5937

205 FINANCIALSERVICES

IN$TANT AUTO TI-TLE LOAN$: GetCa$h in 60 minutes! Bad credit? No cred-it? No problem! Drive your car! Quick and confidential! Easy Online Application:www.InstantAutoTi-t leLoans.com Toll free 24/7 1-877-562-6019, serving Califor-nia

210 BUSINESSOPPORT.

A CASH COW!!All-cash vending business. You Ap-

prove Each Location.Entire Business - $10,970. 1-800-

VENDING(1-800-836-3464).

ALL CASH CANDY Route. “Be Your Own Boss.” 30 Machines

and Candy for $9,995. MultiVend LLC, 880 Grand

Blvd., Deer Park, NY.1-888-625-2405

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

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

no pets. 462-4759351 N. Main

2BD/1BA W. Side W/D, yd. Avail 1/08

$950/mo. $1150 dep N/S 468-9160

3bdrm 2bthdownstairs flat.

$975/mo. + $975 dep. No P/Sec 8.

477-6183LEE KRAEMER

PROPERTY MGMTSpacious 1bd1ba.

$750.POOL, LAUNDRY,

CARPORTSNo Section 8.

463-2134PARK PLACE

1 bd. $800, 2 bdr.$910 TH $1050.

Pool/garg. 462-5009

SPACIOUS 2bd1ba. w/

washer/dryer No pets, water, garbage

paid. 462-8600Spacious 2bd. Pool.H20, trash pd. $825.Also 1bd. $700. Ht.AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075

Se habla espanol.

WESTSIDE, 1bd re-modeled, upstairs,

Victorian apt.N/P/S/Sec.8. $620 +

dep 467-0371

330 HOMESFOR RENT

2 Rec. 1 Bano in Ukiah. Garage. Jar-din. $900/mo. + dep.Lav + sec. 272-1376.

2bd2ba only $638/ mo! Buy! 5% dn,20 yrs at 8% apr!

For listings 800-749-7901 xS622

2bd2ba. 820 Hwy 175 Hopland-Lndry.

Lg. Bkyd. $1200/ mo. + dep. 391-5673

3bdrm 1bth, office & den. Vineyd location.No S/D. $1650/mo.

293-4262

Clean 2bd 1.5bth.A/C. Fireplace, W/D, yd. $1130/mo. No P.116 Clara. 462-7898

UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 2007 -15

NOTICE TO READERSWe do not affirm the status of advertisers. Werecommend that you check your contractorsstatus at www.cslb.ca.gov or call 800-321-CSLB(2752) 24/7.The Ukiah Daily Journal publishesadvertisements from companies andindividuals who have been licensed by theState of California and we also publishadvertisements from unlicensed companiesand individuals.All licensed contractors are required by StateLaw to list their license number inadvertisements offering their services. The lawalso states contractors performing work ofimprovements totaling $500 or more must belicensed by the State of California.Advertisements appearing in these columnswithout a licensed number indicate that thecontractor or individuals are not licensed.

SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORYLANDSCAPING

CREEKSIDELANDSCAPE

License #624806 C27RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIALComplete Landscape Installation

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

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

Joe Morales(707) 744-1912

(707) 318-4480 cell

CONSTRUCTION

Foundation to finish

Homes • Additions• Kitchens • Decks

Lic. #580504

707.485.8954707.367.4040 cell

MASSAGE THERAPYRedwood Valley

MassageThorough & Sensitive

Deep Tissue & Sports MassageMy work is to reduce your pain,improve your ability to do your

work, and allow you to play harderand sleep better.

1st Visit Special2 Hrs/$65

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

Oolah Boudreau-Taylor

(707) 485-0810

HANDYMAN

Serving Ukiah,Redwood Valley,

Calpella &Willits.Work

Guaranteed

Escobar ServicesAll types of home repair,remodeling, construction,

window & door repair,carpentry & tile

Can fix almost anything.

Non-licensed contractor

HOME REPAIRCalMend

Home Repair• Electrical Ceiling fans, wall outlets, wall heaters (gas & electric), Dryer hookups• Carpentry• Plumbing• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Irv Manasse

Lic # 884022

707-456-9055707-337-8622 cell

DUMP RUNS

468-0853391-5052 cell

• Tractor work• Hauling• Clean up• Painting• Fences• Decks

TERMITE BUSINESS

From Covelo toGualala the most

trusted name in theTermite Business!

Call forappointment

485-7829License #OPR9138

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People? Lifestyles? Sports? Business?You’ll find it in the

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TREE TRIMMING

FRANCISCO’STree & GardenService

Yard WorkDump Runs

Tree Trimming Insured

467-3901

JOHNSONCONSTRUCTION

#460812

Days 489-8441Eves. 485-0731

ResidentialCommercial

PAINTING

40 years experienceFast, friendly service

Free estimatesSenior discounts

GUTTERSPREPAINTED

SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Aluminum • Copper • SteelLimited Lifetime Warranty**

OgeeGutter

CurvedFaceGutter

5 1/2” 5 1/2”4”

FasciaGutter

**To original owner.

462-2468Lic/Bonded 292494

FREE ESTIMATESCall the professionals

CA. Lic. #896930

NEW HOMES

The Modular AdvantagesOver Site Built and

Manufactured Homes:

CALL TO SEE A MODEL HOME

www.northcoastmodulars.comPhone: 707-485-7125

North Coast HomeInvestments Inc.

• Cost• Quality• Speed

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HOME REPAIRS

Carpentry - Painting - PlumbingElectric Work - Tile WorkPavers & Cement Work

NOW OFFERING• Landscaping/Yard Work• Lawn Maintenance• Sprinkler Valve

HOME REPAIRS

ResidentialCommercial

Lic # 6178 • Insured

(707) 972-8633

ALVAREZ

CABINETS MASSAGEMedicineEnergyMassageMr. Terry Kulbeck564 S. Dora St., Ukiah

National Certified (ABMP)1 hr. $40 • 1 and a half hour $60DON’T WAIT FOR PAIN.Frequent massage helps

to keep you healthyMany Bodywork OptionsRelax Your Stress away

You Deserve It.Gift Certificates Available.Treat yourself Today(707) 391-8440

HANDYMAN

Free Estimates(951) 907-6822(707) 272-5792

Noe’s HandymanLic. #82955

• Concrete

• Tile

• Painting

• Drywall

• Door/Window Installation

• And much more!

TREE SERVICE

Full Service Tree CareLicensed • Insured

707-456-9355

Oakie TreeService

CLEANINGAll StarCleaningService

COMMERCIAL ANDRESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Specializing in• Move in/out• Post Construction• Extensive cleaning projects• Windows

707-463-1657707-391-9618

REFINISHINGFurniture and AntiqueRepair & Refinishing30+ years experience

LAQUER FINISHES& MORE

Dining Tables • ChairsDressers • Coffee TablesEntertainment Cabinets

FREE ESTIMATESWorkshop in Redwood Valley

Allen Strong707-485-0802

COUNTERTOPS

CL 856023

Bill & Craig707.467.3969

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

TREE CARE

Call the professionals at

Matt’s CustomTree Care

for a free quote

A bad haircut lastsa couple of weeks...A bad tree job lasts

forever!

Ca. Contractor’s License #730030Fully Insured/Workman’s Comp.

707-462-6496

330 HOMESFOR RENT

Lg. Calpella church inexcl. cond. Previous-ly used as a house.$900/mo.Ernie Fine

Agt. 272-4057

W/side/Upscale2bd/2bth. 468-9003No Pets/No Smkng

WESTSIDE beautiful,remodeled Victorian,

2bd + office, N/P/S/Sec. 8 $1050

+ dep. 467-0371

350 ROOMSFOR RENT

1BD/1BA available to rent NS/NP $800 in

Regina Heights.Please call

(707)467-9639

1bdrm for rent. withroomates. $400/mo.

621-1139

370 WANTEDTO RENT

PERSON SEEKS2bd rm hs. R. Vly area. Pay up to $1000. N/S/D/D.485-6584 Ref’s

380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT

Furn. Rm w/cbl/frg, kit priv, quiet indiv.

N/S/P/D $475 + dep.util. incl. 462-9225

Large room in large house. $475 + $475 dep.util incl. 718-2110

390 MOBILES FORRENT

RV SPACES$475/mo. incl. wtr,

sewer, gar.462-6968

410 MUSICALINSTRUMENTS

Christmas-Flutes$50-$800. Elect.

guitar & Elect. key-board. 468-5779

450 WANTEDTO BUY

$$ CASH $$For Abalone

Pearls707-778-8680

We recycle & pay cash for junk batter-

ies. $3 and up.707-467-1959

460 APPLIANCES

USEDAPPLIANCES

& FURNITURE.Guaranteed. 485-1216

480 MISC.FOR SALE

$$CASH$$Immediate Cash for

Structured Settlements, Annuities, Lawsuits,

Inheritances, Mortgage Notes & Cash Flows.

J.G. Wentworth #11-800-794-7310

ALL STEEL BUILD-INGS. National Man-ufacturer. 40x60’ to

100x250’. Factory di-rect contractor or

customer. 1-800-658-2885 www.Rig-idBuilding.com

BIKE 21 SpdSchwinn 26” comfort bike $75. Computer

printer $50 467-1467

Hot Tub ‘07 DeluxeModel. Many jets.

Therapy seat.Warranty. Never

used. Can deliver.Worth $5700. Sell$1950 with new

cover. 707-766-8622

USED BLUEJACKET-TOPS

LVN’S Student Uniform

GOODCONDITION

2 tops - Medium Size1 top - Medium Size

$20 EACH(make your offer)Call 707-462-4842

Ask for Lana

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

1 yr old. 1/2 McNab 1/2 Border Collie.Started lightly on work. 485-8171

2 JACK RUSSELLS1 male,1 female.

10 wks. old. Just in time for Christmas.$300 ea. 272-5371,

743-1274

Australian Shepherd.Blue Merrill Male.

9 mo. $300. Beauti-ful dog. 468-1145

Blue Nose Pits.3 girls, 6 boys, $500.for M or F. Call 489-1045. Born Oct. 28th & are 6 wks old. Mom

& Dad on site.

GERMAN SHEP-HERD PUPPIES 12weeks. Sire imported from Germany AKC, SchH3, KKL1. Health & Hip guarantee $2000 744-8300

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

Grand PyreneesLivestock guard-dogs, great pets.$400. 895-3317

JACK RUSSELL X-mas pups. 2 awe-some males $350 ea.995-3022

Lab Pups AKC.Sire approx. 115lbs.

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Olde English Bulldog1 yr+. W/Brnbl. N.

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By the Willits News staffThis winter’s frosty nights have caused a number of Willits

residents to turn on the taps to keep the pipes from freezing. While the individual water wasted by this practice may not

seem significant, as a city it is wasting nearly 500 gallonsevery minute during a cold snap, according to Denny Caine ofthe Willits Water Department.

Water usage during several of these cold snaps have equaledthe maximum water used during peak summer months, reduc-ing volumes in storage tanks that might be needed for fire-fighting and stressing the water treatment facility.

By insulating the outdoor piping or draining it, Willits resi-dents can stop this significant water waste.

While it is too early to predict whether this will be a droughtyear or not, cold weather and lack of rain in Little Lake Valleytypically go hand in hand.

The water department requests for all water customers toinsulate or drain piping that might freeze and avoid wastingwater.

THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNALWEATHER

3-DAY FORECAST

Full Last New First

Dec. 23 Dec. 30 Jan. 8 Jan. 15

Sunrise today ............. 7:27 a.m.Sunset tonight ............ 4:52 p.m.Moonrise today ........ 12:44 p.m.Moonset today ........... 1:11 a.m.

Forecasts and graphics provided byAccuWeather, Inc. 2007

Anaheim 65/50/r 64/47/pcAntioch 54/43/r 54/44/cArroyo Grande 60/46/r 61/39/pcAtascadero 57/41/r 59/42/cAuburn 51/40/r 51/39/cBarstow 56/42/c 61/41/pcBig Sur 56/43/r 57/48/cBishop 46/25/sh 48/27/cBlythe 64/45/c 69/45/sBurbank 61/47/r 62/43/pcCalifornia City 54/41/r 58/30/pcCarpinteria 58/51/r 58/43/pcCatalina 59/49/r 59/48/pcChico 52/41/r 51/42/rCrescent City 52/43/r 52/43/rDeath Valley 64/42/c 68/40/pcDowney 64/50/r 64/47/pcEncinitas 62/51/r 62/48/pcEscondido 64/48/r 64/46/pcEureka 52/42/r 54/43/rFort Bragg 53/47/r 53/44/rFresno 53/42/r 56/46/pcGilroy 57/43/r 57/44/cIndio 67/45/c 70/43/pcIrvine 63/53/r 62/48/pcHollywood 62/49/r 63/47/pcLake Arrowhead 48/33/r 50/27/pcLodi 55/42/r 54/46/cLompoc 60/46/r 64/44/pcLong Beach 62/49/r 66/46/pcLos Angeles 62/50/r 64/49/pcMammoth 34/20/sn 40/22/cMarysville 53/42/r 51/42/rModesto 53/44/r 54/44/cMonrovia 63/48/r 62/45/pcMonterey 59/45/r 58/47/cMorro Bay 59/46/r 58/48/pc

Napa 54/42/r 53/44/cNeedles 64/46/c 66/44/pcOakland 55/44/r 54/46/cOntario 62/47/r 62/43/pcOrange 64/50/r 64/43/pcOxnard 63/49/r 59/45/pcPalm Springs 64/47/c 66/46/pcPasadena 62/48/r 63/46/pcPomona 63/48/r 63/41/pcPotter Valley 49/39/r 48/41/rRedding 49/42/r 47/37/rRiverside 63/45/r 63/42/pcSacramento 54/44/r 52/44/cSalinas 58/45/r 58/45/cSan Bernardino 63/46/r 62/42/pcSan Diego 62/55/r 64/52/pcSan Fernando 60/47/r 60/44/pcSan Francisco 55/46/r 55/47/cSan Jose 58/45/r 56/46/cSan Luis Obispo 60/45/r 61/43/pcSan Rafael 55/47/r 54/45/cSanta Ana 63/53/r 62/48/pcSanta Barbara 58/45/r 61/42/pcSanta Cruz 56/45/r 57/47/cSanta Monica 62/50/r 62/48/pcSanta Rosa 53/41/r 54/41/rS. Lake Tahoe 37/22/sn 40/26/sfStockton 55/42/r 54/46/cTahoe Valley 37/22/sn 40/26/sfTorrance 62/51/r 64/49/pcVacaville 54/42/r 52/44/cVallejo 55/46/r 55/44/cVan Nuys 59/47/r 62/44/pcVisalia 54/44/r 55/42/pcWillits 47/38/r 47/40/rYosemite Valley 45/25/sh 46/28/cYreka 46/32/r 43/31/r

City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WToday Wed. Today Wed.

Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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MOON PHASES

REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES

Precipitation

Ukiah through 2 p.m. MondayTemperature

24 hrs to 2 p.m. Mon. ................ 0.29"Month to date ............................ 3.31"Normal month to date ................ 3.14"Season to date .......................... 6.31"Last season to date .................. 7.31"Normal season to date ............ 11.47"

High .............................................. 48Low .............................................. 42Normal high .................................. 55Normal low .................................... 36Record high .................... 71 in 1980Record low ...................... 21 in 1918

UKIAH51/42

53/47Fort Bragg

51/46Westport

46/37Covelo

47/38Willits

49/39Redwood Valley

49/38Lakeport

49/37Clearlake

48/37Lucerne

53/41Willows

52/47Elk

54/47Gualala

52/41Cloverdale

50/40Boonville

51/46Rockport

51°

TODAY

Rain

42°

TONIGHT

An evening shower;otherwise, rather cloudy

52°

42°

WEDNESDAY

Cool with rain

46°

30°

THURSDAY

Mostly cloudy and chilly withspotty showers

Shown is today s weather. Temperatures are today s highsand tonight s lows.

Laytonville45/37

50/41Philo

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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 709.21 feet; Storage: 27,904 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: N/A Outflow: N/AAir quality – Ozone: .034 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .43 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .011 ppm (.25 ppm)

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ducted in 2006 over theGualala River estuary withoutbenefit of a coastal develop-ment permit resulted in docu-mented disturbance of seabirdroosts and rookeries, includ-ing observed nest abandon-ment by several bird species.”

In a separate letter fromAttorney Keith Faulderaddressed to Nancy Cave,California CoastalCommission’s EnforcementSupervisor, dated June 23,

Faulder stated that any distur-bance had not been noted “inany report that has been madea matter of public record.”

“Gualala Point Island ispart of the California CoastalNational Monument, and thusunder federal jurisdiction,specifically the Bureau ofLand Management,” he stat-ed. “If any previous fireworksdisplay in Gualala ‘resulted ina documented disturbance...,’that agency certainly wouldhave documented it. Thatagency has not.”

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Fireworks

“It will definitely affectUkiah’s weather,” she said.“With the system comingthrough we’re probably look-ing at snow levels at 3,500 -4,000 feet. Then the systemcoming in late Wednesdaynight or Thursday morning isa much colder system, andwith that system we could seesnow levels dropping as low

as 1,500 feet. But with itbeing a dryer system we’renot expecting heavy accumu-lations.”

Even with as many as fourinches of rain expected Mosessaid that aside from smallpuddles flooding in the valleyisn’t expected.

Moses said the tempera-tures through Christmas areexpected to be below average,but return to normal followingthe holiday.

Zack Sampsel can be reachedat udjzs@pacific.net.

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By SAMANTHA YOUNGThe Associated Press

SACRAMENTO -- The stateAssembly on Monday approved a mas-sive health care reform plan that willexpand coverage to nearly 70 percent ofthe state’s uninsured and require mostCalifornians to buy health insurance.

Lawmakers approved the $14.4 billionplan on a party-line, 45-31 vote.

“Fundamentally, health care is a rightand not a privilege, and it ought to beafforded to everybody,” AssemblySpeaker Fabian Nunez, the bill’s author,told his colleagues before they voted.“Make no mistake about it, this is truly ahistoric effort.”

Funding for the health care packagerelies on fees imposed on hospitals and

employers, as well as boosting the tax oncigarettes. If the plan is passed by theSenate, it will go to voters in November2008.

It would represent the largest healthcare overhaul undertaken by any state ifvoters give their approval.

Of the 5.1 million people who are con-sidered permanently uninsured inCalifornia, 3.7 million would be coveredunder the plan, according to Nunez’soffice. That includes children from low-income families, employees at smallbusinesses that cannot afford to providehealth insurance and Californians withpre-existing medical conditions whohave trouble finding coverage.

The Assembly leader struck the deallast week with Gov. Arnold

Schwarzenegger, who made health carereform his top policy priority this yearand broke ranks with his party to get itdone.

“It is time for the people to stop livingin fear of losing their medical coverage,of living in fear that they are literally onehospital stay away from having to filepersonal bankruptcy,” Schwarzeneggersaid at a news conference after theAssembly vote, surrounded byDemocratic lawmakers.

Members of his own party, healthinsurance companies and business groupscriticized the proposal, in part becausethey say it relies on risky fundingsources.

They also said it penalizes Californiaemployers.

California Assembly approveshealth care reform package