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MIDDAY ROBBERY DOWNTOWNJewelry stolen; 3 arrested

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By SETH FREEDLANDThe Daily Journal

In its second day open forbusiness, Mendocino County’sdisaster recovery center hasseen a steady stream of localresidents seeking federal assis-tance with New Year’s flooddamage.

The collection of computers,phones and aid personnel cen-tered in the Ukiah Valley

Conference Center will remainas long as people continue tocome into the headquarters.Hundreds of residents areexpected to file claims with theFederal Emergency Manage-ment Agency and the SmallBusiness Administration, butrelatively few have yet to walkinto the Colombard Room.

“The word is still going out,”FEMA spokesman Noel Boxer

said, adding all local mediawere widely helping. “Every-thing can be done through the800 number, but ... a lot of peo-ple feel more comfortable deal-ing with the government face-

to-face.”Anyone seeking aid needs to

first register with FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or

Disaster recovery center now open

Amy Wellnitz/The Daily Journal

Joanna Voultsides, the manager of the DisasterRecovery Center in Ukiah, speaks with Marie AbranyaTuesday at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center.

River Oak CharterSchool parent

Jennifer Loysterportrays the Queen

of Hearts as shevisits Phoenix van

Hardenbroek’skindergarten class

at the schoolTuesday. Loyster

visited classroomsand offered thestudents baked

goods to celebrateValentine’s Day.


A VALENTINE’S DAY VISIT

By BEN BROWNThe Daily Journal

Father Gregory Boyle,a Jesuit priest and thefounder of the anti-gangorganization HomeboyIndustries in Los Angeles,spoke with communityleaders and policy makersTuesday about gang pre-vention in MendocinoCounty.

“I don’t work withgangs; I work with gangmembers,” Boyle said.

The best estimate putsthe number of gangs inMendocino County at 14,said Carole Hester, amember of the Commu-nity Coalition for GangPrevention steering com-mittee. This includes Lati-no, Native American andAsian gangs, as well asNeo-Nazi groups and theHells Angels.

Dianne Marshall, whoworks for therapeuticcourts administration, saidMendocino County pro-vides an ideal place forgang members to disap-pear. Pocket communitiescan attract those who wantto hide from law enforce-ment as well as those whowant to start a new life.

Boyle said dealing withgang problems is some-thing each communitymust work out on its own,but, in any group of gangmembers a 95 percent and5 percent rule could beapplied.

Boyle said only 5 per-cent of gang members are

violent instigators. Therest join for a variety ofsocial reasons, he said,including poverty, racism,despair and bad families.

“When you don’taddress those well, you getgang violence,” Boylesaid. “I’ve never met ahopeful kid in a gang.”

He said the best way to

deal with gang members iswith heat and light -- heatmeaning respectful policepresence and light mean-ing opportunities for edu-cation and work.

“The 95 percent, if theyfeel respectful heat, theywill go towards the light,”Boyle said.

Boyle said this theory is

what guides HomeboyIndustries, a program thathelps gang members bygiving them jobs and help-ing them gain the “softskills” necessary foremployment.

Those skills includethings like showing up towork regularly, and ontime, and not getting into

fist-fights with co-work-ers.

“You need to give themroom to make the mostastounding mistakes,”Boyle said.

Homeboy Industries isone of the largest gangprevention organizations

‘I’ve never met a hopeful kid in a gang.’ – FATHER GREGORY BOYLE, Homeboy Industries founder

See DISASTER, Page 14


Father Gregory Boyle, a guest speaker of the Community Coalition for Gang Prevention, address-es a group of community members at the Indian Senior Center Tuesday morning.

Gang expert talks ‘heat, light’

See BOYLE, Page 2Suspected gang membersarrested; two more soughtBy LAURA CLARKThe Daily Journal

Five suspected gang members onTuesday allegedly robbed a Ukiahman of valuable jewelry while hewas inside a flower shop ordering abouquet.

Nationally known speaker FatherGregory Boyle was just a few blocksaway addressing community leadersabout gang intervention when therobbery occurred just before 11 a.m.in the 100 block of North StateStreet.

The victim, whose name was notreleased, told police he knew one ofthe men, but police wouldn’t disclosehow he knew one of the suspects, norwould they say if the victim is affili-ated with a gang.

The victim said he didn’t knowwhy the men surrounded him andchallenged him to a fight, UkiahPolice Detective Sgt. John

Strong-armrobberydowntown

By SETH FREEDLANDThe Daily Journal

Mendocino County took a firstpublic step toward revamping itsplanning methods Tuesday by intro-ducing a plan to create a free-stand-ing team in charge of priority pro-jects.

With a variety of high-impactplanning issues on the horizon, coun-ty staff have been working on a per-sonnel shift to alleviate widely per-ceived problems in the Planning andBuilding Department.

The county’s long-range planningis structured and staffed to allow forgradual, measured steps to avoidsteep budget increases, the county’sexecutive office said, which also hasrestrained its ability to work in a“concentrated, comprehensive andtimely manner.”

The county highlighted its needfor structural reform by noting thatsome projects’ lifespan forces repeti-tion and updating of stale work. Thisnotion, and the resulting yearslongplans, has angered members of thepublic and the Board of Supervisors.

The executive office’s proposedfix would create a team of reassignedand new county staff, who would

Planningoverhauldiscussed

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

See PLANNING, Page 14

See ROBBERY, Page 14

By JOHN DRISCOLL The Eureka Times-Standard

HUMBOLDT COUNTY – A U.S. Coast Guardinvestigation board is scheduled to begin aninquiry today into a rescue attempt Saturday dur-ing which a boat capsized in the surf off Manilaand the helicopter trying to help crashed.

Still unknown is how the White Horse II, an18-foot sport fishing boat, ended up in breakingsurf and what caused the HH-65B helicopter toplummet from its hover.

A 59-year-old Eureka man, Charles WayneBaker, and his 82-year-old mother Vesta LorraineBaker drowned. Their two companions lived. Sodid the two pilots and the flight mechanic on

Inquiry set to begininto rescue attemptthat went wrong

See RESCUE, Page 2

By ELLEN SIMONAP Business Writer

NEW YORK — A drop inoil prices below $60 a barrelsent stocks soaring Tuesday,carrying the Dow Jones indus-trial average 136 points high-er and past 11,000 for the firsttime in a month. A surge inretail sales added to the mar-ket’s good mood.

“Oil below $60 a barrelgrabbed folks’ attention,” saidBob Sitko, who managesmore than $500 million as alead portfolio manager withUSAA Private InvestmentManagement. “When the mar-ket decides to pay attention tothings is a bit of Rubik’s cube,but this is a big deal.”

Other analysts attributedsome of the rise to sheermomentum, as Wall Street ini-tially had a muted reaction tooil’s decline and the pickup inretail sales.

“It’s sort of what other peo-ple think other people aredoing,” said Sandy Lincoln,chief market strategist, WayneHummer Investments. “Youget this momentum buying

and it could move the marketpretty high, pretty quickly.(But) it could go the otherway tomorrow.”

The market seemed to shedcompletely Monday’s torpor,when investors sent shareslower as they worried aboutnew Federal Reserve chair-man Ben Bernanke’s remarksbefore Congress onWednesday, his first appear-ance on Capitol Hill as Fedchairman.

The Dow rose 136.07, or1.25 percent, to 11,028.39, itsfirst foray past 11,000 sinceJan. 12.

Broader stock indicatorsalso closed sharply higher.The Standard & Poor’s 500index rose 12.67, or 1 percent,to 1,275.53, and the Nasdaqcomposite index rose 22.36,or 1 percent, to 2,262.17.

Cheney victim has mild heart attackafter shotgun pellet travels to his heart

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — The 78-year-old lawyerwounded by Vice President Dick Cheney in a hunting accidentsuffered a mild heart attack Tuesday after a shotgun pellet in hischest traveled to his heart, hospital officials said.

Harry Whittington was immediately moved back to the

intensive care unit and will be watched for a week to make suremore of the metal pellets do not reach other vital organs. Hewas reported in stable condition.

Whittington suffered a “silent heart attack” — obstructedblood flow, but without the classic heart-attack symptoms ofpain and pressure, according to doctors at Christus SpohnHospital Corpus Christi-Memorial.

The doctors said they decided to treat the situation conserv-atively and leave the pellet alone rather than operate to removeit. They said they are highly optimistic Whittington will recov-er and live a healthy life with the pellet in him.

Asked whether the pellet could move farther into his heartand become fatal, hospital officials said that was a hypotheticalquestion they could not answer.

D A I L Y D I G E S TEditor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 [email protected]

– WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 20062

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SHERIFF’S REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by the Mendo-cino County Sheriff’s Of-fice:

ARREST -- Jed CarrolHarley Akers, 28, of FortBragg, was arrested on suspi-cion of first-degree burglaryand receiving stolen propertyat 7:42 a.m. Monday.

ARREST -- Dennis JohnDunsing, 36, of Ukiah, wasarrested on suspicion of dri-ving under the influence andevading arrest in the 4800block of North State Street at11:45 p.m. Monday.

Sheriff’s deputies said theyattempted to stop Dunsing onNorth State Street for erraticdriving, and he fled south-bound, reaching speeds of 40mph, crossing into the oppos-ing lane of traffic severaltimes and nearly collidingwith a parked car.

Officers stopped Dunsingat the corner of North StateStreet and Empire Drive. Heis being held on $10,000 bail.

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

CHP REPORTSThe following were

compiled from reportsprepared by the Califor-nia Highway Patrol:

ACCIDENT -- A singlecar accident on Highway 101

north of Laytonville left oneman dead and another withminor injuries at 2:28 p.m.Monday.

Andrew Joseph Heyns, 21,of Surprise, Ariz., was drivinga 2005 GMAC 30-foot boxtruck rented from BudgetRent-a-Car. Also in the vehi-cle was passenger Justin RyanSheakley, 22, of Glendale,Ariz.

According to the CHP,Heyns was driving downhilltoo fast and attempted tomake a sharp right turn. Thevehicle overturned onto itsleft side in the northboundlane and slid for several hun-dred feet before running into adirt embankment.

Heyns was killed in thecrash, and Sheakley sufferedminor injuries. He was treatedat Howard Memorial Hospitalin Willits and then released.Neither man was wearing aseat belt.

CORRECTIONSThe Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this

space to correct errors or make clarificationsto news articles. Significant errors in obitu-ary notices or birth announcements willresult in reprinting the entire article. Errorsmay be reported to the editor, 468-3526.

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FUNERAL NOTICES[\

GLORIA G. STEFFEN

Gloria G. Steffen, passedaway at her home in Ukiahon Monday February 13,2006 with her loving hus-

band who never left herside. A native of Oakland,she was 69 and had lived inUkiah for 10 years. Gloriaenjoyed volunteering at theelementary schools tutoringchildren. Early in her work-ing career, Gloria worked atChildren’s Home Society.She was very proud & satis-fied at what she was able tosee accomplished there.Later, she supported herselfand her 2 daughters whileworking at P.I.E. (PacificIntermountain Express).Gloria’s last job was at acredit union in Oakland.She started as an AssistantManager and then thingschanged so she had to stepinto the Manager positionunder very stressful condi-tions. She was able to workhard and bring the creditunion back from the brink

of collapse, which then wenton to florish. Gloria will beremembered for her senseof humor, she always spokeher mind and stood up forwhat she believed in. Sheloved her neighbor’s dogs,Rosie & Ellie, who spent alot happy time with her. Shewas a big animal lover andsupporter. One of herfavorite quotes was “Noguts, no glory”.

She is survived by herloving husband of 35 yearsDavid Steffen of Ukiah, herdaughters Marla Surenok ofManteca and ChristineMitchell of Castro Valley,her son Stan Steffen ofFairfield, very specialnephew Todd Burnham ofConcord, her brotherDonald F. Graham II ofUkiah, grandchildrenDanielle, Joe and Adam,

great-grandchildren Joe,JR and Jake. She was pre-ceded in death by her par-ents Donald & DorothyGraham and her sisterMarilyn Burnham.

Friends are invited toattend a viewing and visita-tion at Eversole Mortuaryon Friday, February 17from 9 am-5 pm then 6 pm-8 pm. Funeral Services willbe on Saturday February18, 2006 at the EversoleMortuary at 1:00 PM.Private inurnment will be atChapel of the Chimes,Oakland at a later date.

Memorial contributionsmay be made to PhoenixHospice of Willits or theUkiah Senior Center.

Arrangements and careare under the direction ofEversole Mortuary.

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in the country. In 20 years, ithas employed more than 500gang members at companiessuch as Homeboy Bakeries,Homeboy Silk Screens andthe Homegirl Cafe.

Boyle said he startedHomeboy Industries after ini-tial attempts at finding jobsfor gang members met withlittle success.

“There weren’t a lot offelon-friendly businesses,”Boyle said.

Victoria Patterson, execu-tive director of Nuestra Casa,said the group was consider-

ing starting its own businessin the model of HomeboyIndustries. Boyle suggestedPatterson not try to create abusiness but to find one. Hesuggested the group stick toservice industries like land-scaping and graffiti removal.

Patterson said the groupwas considering opening asmall cafe or coffee shopattached to a Spanish lan-guage bookstore.

Boyle said work programswork because they force gangmembers to work together,breaking down the barriers ofethnicity and affiliation thatseparate them.

“You are unable to demo-nize someone you know,” hesaid.

Laurel Near said localsstruggle constantly with hos-tilities along race and classlines among MendocinoCounty’s young people

“We struggle daily to getthem working together,” Nearsaid. “We’re struggling withself-segregation.”

Ed Nieves, a member ofthe Community Coalition forGang Prevention, said parentshave a responsibility to notjust teach, but to live the val-ues they want their children toemulate. “We have to modelthe behavior we want to see inour kids,” Nieves said.

While many in attendancecame to hear Boyle’s tale ofsuccess, there were alsoobjections to the way things

have been handled by localpolice. Erica Estreda, of theRedwood Valley RancheriaTribal Council, was especiallycritical.

She said local police havelabeled many NativeAmericans as gang membersin order to get increased fund-ing. She also said tribal policeare disregarded by other lawenforcement agencies and notoften asked for their input.

“Nobody ever invites us tothe table,” Estreda said.

Boyle will be speakingwith Mendocino County busi-ness leaders today at theUkiah Valley ConferenceCenter.

Ben Brown can be reached [email protected].

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Boyle

board during the crash, andthe rescue swimmer who hadbeen let down and was help-ing the victims before thechopper went down.

Coast Guard Lt. ShawnMcMillan said there is abun-dant information -- includinga flight data recorder -- thatcan be mined by the MishapBoard, which is convened bythe office of the Coast GuardCommandant, the highestranking official.

“Don’t expect it to carryout a long time,” McMillansaid.

The weather Saturday mayhave played an important role.The seas were 4 feet, spreadabout 14 seconds apart. Butvisibility was decreasing from7 miles at noon to 5 miles at 1

p.m., said National WeatherService meteorologist TroyNicolini, a little after twowalkers saw the boat was introuble and drove to WoodleyIsland to call for help. The tidewas also going out.

Nicolini said the sea canappear calm away from shore,and boaters can get too closeto the beach, and suddenlyfind unexpectedly large wavesbreaking over shallow areas.If the engine of the boat wasworking, it may have beenthat scenario that led to thecapsizing, he said.

“What happened to thosefolks could have happened toanybody,” Nicolini said.

Once in the frigid surf, peo-ple have only about 20 to 30minutes before they areseverely weakened or disabledby hypothermia, saidHumboldt County CoronerFrank Jager. He estimated thetwo people who died might

have been in the water 30 to45 minutes.

They were both wearingheavy clothing and thick rub-ber boots, Jager said, whichwould have made it difficultto swim. Jager said a sheriff’sdeputy on the scene said noneof those on board the WhiteHorse II were wearing life-jackets.

Jager confirmed that nei-ther body had traumaticinjuries, and succumbed tosaltwater drowning.

“The chopper certainly did-n’t come down on top ofthem,” Jager said.

McMillan would not elabo-rate on what might havecaused the helicopter to comedown, pending the investiga-tion. A pilot himself,McMillan said the chopperwas likely carrying less than1,200 pounds of a possible1,600 pounds of fuel. TheDolphin, fully loaded, weighs

about 9,200 pounds, he said. McMillan said the heli-

copter that day was probablyhovering around 40 feet, notdifficult for a crew that fre-quently trains for such anoperation.

“We train all the time doingit,” McMillan said.

But he added that perform-ing a rescue in the surf can betricky, since anything beinghoisted can have rapidlychanging forces acting againstit. The movement of the surfcan also be disorienting, hesaid.

No fuel is believed to havespilled. The helicopter’s fuelbladders are crash-resistant.The helicopter was lifted offthe Manila beach Saturday byan excavator, which hauled itto a parking lot. On Sunday, itwas hoisted onto a trailer andtaken to the Coast Guard sta-tion at the tip of the NorthJetty, McMillan said.


Rescue Lower oil prices, momentumdrive Dow past 11,000 mark

See DOW, Page 14

C O M M E R C EEditor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 [email protected]

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 2006 – 3


There are three areas thatshould be dealt with whenplanning for healthcaredecision-making: life versusdeath; the continuation oflife; and who will representour medical wishes if we’reunable to do so?

This week, we’ll focuson life versus death in deci-sion-making.

Public awareness aboutend-of-life issues increasedexponentially in 1990 afterthe U.S. Supreme Courtmade its first declarationabout “right to die” issuesin the Nancy Cruzan case.Years after a 1983 autoaccident left Cruzan with-out higher brain functions,her family petitioned tohave her feeding tuberemoved. The SupremeCourt ruled against the fam-ily in a 5-4 decision, statingthe family had no evidencethat removing the tube washer expressed intent (thefamily later presented suchproof, and the tube wasremoved; she died inDecember 1990). The Courtrecognized that the right ofindividuals to refuseunwanted medical treatmentand artificially deliveredfood and water was a liber-ty that was protected by theConstitution. The Courtsaid that so long as therewas “clear and convincingevidence” of the patient’sintent, life-sustaining treat-ment could be withdrawn.

Through the Cruzan deci-sion, the Supreme Courtestablished flexibilityamong the states to set theparameters within whichappointed agents couldmake the decision to with-hold or withdraw life-sus-taining treatment on behalfof a patient who could nolonger express his or hertreatment preferences. Thedocuments used are collec-tively called “advancedirectives” or “advancehealthcare directives.”

In varying formats, eachstate (and the District ofColumbia) now allows indi-viduals with the mentalcapacity to give writtendirections about life-sus-taining treatment prefer-ences to their agentsthrough either a living will,the more flexible healthcarepower of attorney, or, insome instances, a medicaldirective. None of theauthority granted in thesedocuments can be used bythe agent until the signer isunable to make decisions onhis or her own behalf.

Written directions forend-of-life treatment of apatient who can’t expresshis or her preferencesbecome applicable in twobasic circumstances: 1) theindividual has a “terminalcondition,” or 2) the indi-vidual is “persistently vege-tative” or “permanentlyunconscious.” While thesedefinitions may vary from

state to state, a “terminalcondition” is generallydefined as an incurable orirreversible condition that,within a reasonable degreeof medical certainty, couldcause death within a rea-sonably short time if life-sustaining procedures thatprolong the dying processare not used.

“Permanent unconscious-ness” or “persistent vegeta-tive state” generally meansthat the individual is in anirreversible condition withno awareness of self or sur-roundings. Only involuntaryvegetative or primitivereflex functions controlledby the brain stem -- such aseye movement, spontaneousrespiration and certain pro-tective reflexes -- remain.Because these conditionsdon’t allow the patient toswallow, food and water aredelivered through a surgi-cally implanted tube.

When engaging in end-of-life planning, there arelegal differences between“life- sustaining medicaltreatment” (such as respira-tors) and providing hydra-tion and nutrition throughsurgically implanted tubes.

For example, NancyCruzan was first sustainedby both a respirator andfeeding tubes. When therespirator was removed,Nancy began to breathe onher own and her life contin-ued due to the hydrationand nutrition provided toher body through the surgi-cally implanted tube.Because it was medicallyimpossible for Nancy toregain cognitive function-ing, her parents asked thatthe tube be removed, an actthat would result in herdeath. The hospital refused,and the Supreme Courtdecision was based on theremoval of the feeding tube.

Next week: More on lifedecisions and planning forother choices during inca-pacity.

Jan Warner is a memberof the National Academy ofElder Law Attorneys andhas been practicing law formore than 30 years. JanCollins is editor of theBusiness and EconomicReview published by theUniversity of SouthCarolina and a special cor-respondent for TheEconomist. You can learnmore information aboutelder care law and write tothe authors onhttp://www.nextsteps.net

Business from 755 to 759 S. State St., listed from the left: National 9 Inn; Hairitage Salon; and Creative Workshop.

BUSINESS BY THE BLOCKEditor’s note: When you’re driving, biking or walking around in downtown Ukiah do you often look over at a storefront and say to yourself “Gee, I didn’t know that was there.” Well, so do we. So we thought we’d

start a kind of business census by photographing and identifying downtown businesses block by block, week to week, here on the Commerce Page. It's nothing fancy, just a quick look at what’s there. Of course it willtake us some time to go through State, School and Main streets and then up and down Perkins, Gobbi and other streets. And that's just within the city limits. But we figure, like painting the Golden Gate Bridge, whenwe’re done, we’ll just have to start over. We hope you’ll enjoy discovering what’s out there.

By GARY GENTILEAP Business Writer

LOS ANGELES -- A hun-dred movies in a box shouldbe coming to a city near youas The Walt Disney Co. rein-troduces a fine-tuned versionof its MovieBeam set-boxservice.

Disney began testing theservice in three cities in 2003,then put it on hiatus in April.It is being rolled out again,this time in 29 large markets,with plans to take it nation-wide by the end of next year.

This time, Disney isrelaunching the servicethrough a separate company,MovieBeam Inc., with severalnew financial backers, includ-ing Cisco Systems Inc. andIntel Corp.

“We’re targeting peoplewho rent a lot of movies andwho have horror stories aboutgoing to the video store,” saidTres Izzard, MovieBeamInc.’s chief executive officer.

The box receives moviesthrough over-the-air broad-casts and stores them on ahard drive. It can showmovies in high definition anddisplay DVD extras such asdirectors’ commentaries.

Unlike cable TV video-on-demand services that keepmovie files on a central com-puter and send them to anindividual consumer whenordered, MovieBeam boxescome loaded with 100 films.

About 10 new movies are

sent each week over anunused part of the broadcastTV signal using a technologycalled datacasting.

Consumers will pay $199for the box after a rebate, anda $29 activation fee. Afterthat, they pay video storeprices for the movies they

watch. A rental is good for a24-hour period.

MovieBeam also plans tointroduce a standalone anten-na with a USB port that canbe attached to a computer orother portable device, elimi-nating the need for a box.

But the real goal is to get

ready for the ultimate videostore end-run -- allowing con-sumers to buy films and burnthem to a DVD.

“Those rights don’t existtoday, but they will be comingand we want to be a part ofthat,” Izzard said.

The set-top box will bemade by Cisco’s Linksysdivision. Cisco has embarkedon an ambitious plan toexpand Linksys’ technologyinto all types of home audioand video gear, hoping to con-nect the home the way it hasconnected the corporateworld.

Intel is also making a bigpush into home entertainmentwith its “Viiv” PC platform, abranding campaign for itsnewest chips.

“As the lines between com-puting and consumer elec-tronics devices continue toblur, it is imperative that highquality premium content bereadily available and accessi-ble,” Intel CEO Paul Otellinisaid in a statement.

Disney remainsMovieBeam’s largestinvestor. The service has beenchampioned by Robert Iger,who took over as Disney CEOlast October and has been astrong proponent of embrac-ing new businesses made pos-sible by technology. Disneywas the first studio to allowits TV shows to be down-loaded from Apple ComputerInc.’s iTunes service.

Have a solidplan to end, orextend your life

Disney, investors bring backMovieBeam with high-def

Next stepsBy Jan Warner and Jan Collins

By PAUL ELIASAP Biotechnology Writer

SAN FRANCISCO -- The key to kick-ing what President Bush calls the nation’soil addiction could very well lie in termiteguts, canvas-eating jungle bugs and othermicrobes genetically engineered to spewenzymes that turn waste into fuel.

It may seem hard to believe that micro-scopic bugs usually viewed as destructivepests can be so productive. But scientistsand several companies are working withthe creatures to convert wood, corn stalksand other plant waste into sugars that areeasily brewed into ethanol -- essentially199-proof moonshine that can be used topower automobiles.

Thanks to biotechnology breakthroughs,supporters of alternative energy sources saythat after decades of unfulfilled promiseand billions in government corn subsidies,energy companies may be able to produceethanol easily and inexpensively.

“The process is like making grain alco-hol, or brewing beer, but on a much biggerscale,” said Nathanael Greene, an analystwith the environmental nonprofit NaturalResources Defense Council. “The tech-nologies are out there to do this, but weneed to convince the public this is real andnot just a science project.”

Using microbes may even solve a grow-ing dilemma over the current ethanol man-ufacturing process, which relies almostexclusively on corn kernels and yieldedonly 4 billion gallons of ethanol last year(compared to the 140 billion gallons ofgasoline used in the U.S.). There’s growingconcern throughout the Midwestern cornbelt that the 95 U.S. ethanol plants areincreasingly poaching corn meant for thedinner table or livestock feed.

The idea mentioned by Bush during hisState of the Union speech -- called “cellu-losic ethanol” -- skirts that problem becauseit makes fuel from farm waste such asstraw, corn stalks and other inedible agri-cultural leftovers. Cellulose is the woodystuff found in branches and stems thatmakes plants hard.

Breaking cellulose into sugar to spin

straw into ethanol has been studied for atleast 50 years. But the technological hur-dles and costs have been so daunting thatmost ethanol producers have relied onheavy government subsidies to squeezefuel from corn.

Researchers are now exploring variousways to exploit microbes, the one-cell crea-tures that serve as the first link of life’s foodchain. One company uses the microbe itselfto make ethanol. Others are taking thegenes that make the waste-to-fuel enzymesand splicing them into common bacteria.What’s more, a new breed of “syntheticbiologists” are trying to produce the neces-sary enzymes by creating entirely new lifeforms through DNA.

Bush’s endorsement of the waste-to-energy technology has renewed interest inactually supplanting fossil fuels as a domi-nant energy source -- a goal long dismissedas pipe dream.

“We have been at this for 25 years andwe had hoped to be in commercial produc-tion by now,” said Jeff Passmore, an execu-tive vice president at ethanol-maker IogenInc. “What the president has done is -- per-haps -- put some wind in the sails.”

Ottawa-based Iogen is already produc-ing ethanol by exploiting the destructivenature of the fungus Trichoderma reesei,which caused the “jungle rot” of tents anduniforms in the Pacific theater duringWorld War II.

Through a genetic modification knownas directed evolution, Iogen has souped upfungus microbes so they spew copiousamounts of digestive enzymes to breakdown straw into sugars. From there, a sim-ple fermentation -- which brewers havebeen doing for centuries -- turns sugar intoalcohol.

Iogen opened a small, $40 million facto-ry in 2004 to show it can produce cellulosicethanol in commercial quantities. In the lasttwo years, it has produced 65,000 gallonsof ethanol that is blended with 85 percentgasoline to fuel about three dozen companyand Canadian government vehicles. Oilgiant Royal Dutch Shell PLC has invested$40 million for a 30 percent ownership

stake in Iogen; Petro-Canada and theCanadian government are also investors.

Now the company is ready to build a$350 million, commercial-scale factory inCanada or Idaho Falls, Idaho, next year if itcan secure financing -- long one of thebiggest stumbling blocks to bringing thestuff to gas pumps.

While conventional lenders are wary ofinvesting in a new technology, the compa-ny is banking on winning a loan from theU.S. Department of Energy. Even under abest-case scenario, Passmore said Iogenwon’t be producing commercial quantitiesuntil 2009.

Other significant hurdles include how towidely distribute the fuel; getting auto man-ufacturers to make engines that will use it;and persuading gas stations to installethanol pumps. There’s hope that fundingshortfalls and the remaining technologicalproblems such as how to ship largeamounts of ethanol will be overcome in thenext few years.

Despite the challenges, Bush’s endorse-ment and advancements in the field havere-energized alternative energy types.

While no commercial interest hasadvanced as far as Iogen, other biotechcompanies are engineering bacteria to spitout similar sugar-converting enzymes, andacademics are pursuing more far-outsources.

At the California Institute ofTechnology, Jared Leadbetter is mining theguts of termites for possible tools to turnwood chips into ethanol. Leadbetter saidthere are some 200 microbes that live in ter-mite bellies that help the household pestconvert wood to energy.

Those microbes or their genetic materialcan be used to produce ethanol-makingenzymes. So scientists at the EnergyDepartment’s Joint Genome Institute inWalnut Creek, Calif., are now sequencingthe microbe genes in hopes of finding a keyto ethanol production.

“We have this idea that microbes arepests,” said Leadbetter, who has beenstudying termite guts for 15 years. “Butmost microbes are beneficial.”

Kicking oil addiciton by using bugs to gin up ethanol

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

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Join the effort to prevent hate crimes

To the Editor: This past summer, “Not in our Town”

was presented to a full Ukiah Playhouse.The movie was about five hate crimes thathad happened in Northern California and

how communities came together to make their community safer. There was a panel of local leaders where “hate in Ukiah” wasdiscussed and with much audience interac-tion. One of the main actions that was dis-cussed was to create a human rights com-mission.

Recently, Neo-Nazi students at our local high school sent a threatening letter to another high school student because she hap-pens to be Jewish. It’s time to come together and create safety for our wonderful, diverse community. There is a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Health building, Conference room 1. The address is 1120 So. Dora St., bring a bag lunch.

Delynne RogersUkiah

Support our golf pro

To the Editor:“Let’s be proactive” - An open letter to

the Ukiah Golf Community.This past weekend I encountered numer-

ous people at the golf course who wereastonished and dismayed that our golf pro-fessional, Jeff McMillen, might actuallylose his job. They expressed a deep concernabout the issue, but simply had no ideawhat they could do about it.

Well, if you’re in that category, tonightis your chance!

Let’s be proactive about this issue. Let’snot sit back on Thursday morning andlament the injustice that was done to Jeff onWednesday night. Instead let’s show up inforce Wednesday night, Feb. 15, at the CityCouncil meeting in support of Jeff. I per-sonally feel that we must convince the CityCouncil that the recommendation of theScreening Committee, which was passedon by the Golf and Parks RecreationCommittee, does not reflect the wishes ofthe golf community at large.

If you support Jeff, now is the time to dosomething about it. Otherwise you’ll belooking over your shoulder on Thursdaymorning wondering what happened to avery good man and his family.

Chris PhilbrickUkiah High School Golf Coach

Having information is not traitorous

To the Editor:Don’t tell Al-Qaeda, but the U.S. gov-

ernment is trying to tap their phone calls.Actually it’s too late; the terrorists havealready found out about this in the news-papers. But until those articles came out,the terrorists surely had no idea that thepossibility even existed.

And if that paragraph makes sense toyou, then you may believe that weaponsof mass destruction will soon be found inIraq. Or that tax cuts for the rich help thepoor. Or that the system of checks andbalances in our Constitution isn’t reallyimportant. Or even that Brownie is doinga heck of a job.

But I digress. Were I a member of Al-Qaeda, I would assume that the U.S. gov-ernment is making every effort to monitormy phone calls. I would assume that theNSA has technologies for this that I don’teven know exist.

I have yet to understand how the arti-cles on domestic wire-tapping, which didnot describe those technologies, gaveaway secrets about methods and jeopar-dized the program. I am still waiting forsomeone - a journalist or a governmentofficial - to explain that. I expect to wait along time, maybe even until there is peacein Iraq.

Benj ThomasUkiah

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Laura Bush has said of Pakistan's Mukhtar Mai thatshe "proves that one woman can really change theworld." In 2002, by order of a village council, Mai wasgang raped publicly and paraded naked before hun-dreds of onlookers for purported misconduct notinvolving her, but by her brother. Despite threats, sheconvinced a higher Pakistan court to overturn the ver-dict, giving the compensation money to open a schoolin her village. But on Jan. 20, The New York Timesreported that her scheduled appearance at the UnitedNations that day was canceled by the United Nations.

At the United Nations' television studios, she was toappear in "An Interview with Mukhtar Mai, TheBravest Woman on Earth." But Pakistan protestedbecause Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz would be at theUnited Nations that very day, and accordingly, theUnited Nations officials didn't want to embarrass thisdignitary. Said U.N. undersecretary general for com-munications, Shashi Tharoor: "We are obliged to takeinto account the views formally expressed by memberstates."

But it was only after news accounts of what hap-pened that Secretary-General Kofi Annan, very embar-rassed, offered to reschedule Mai, to be co-sponsoredby Pakistan.

Then, recently, for only the second time in U.N. his-tory, a movie, "Che" -- glorifying the ruthless presid-ing executioner in Castro's Cabana prison from 1957to 1959 -- was permitted to be filmed in the U.N.'sGeneral Assembly, with Annan's authorization.

While he was commander of that notorious Havanaprison, Che Guevara ordered and often personally exe-cuted -- according to the Free Society Project's TruthRecovery Archive -- more than 200 Cubans. As thearchival project's director, Maria Werlau, said to theJan. 30 New York Sun, "Che stood for the opposite ofwhat the U.N. charter upholds."

The glowing promises of the U.N. charter, however,have often been betrayed. Steadily increasing numbersof black Africans in Darfur, for example, have beenmurdered, gang raped and torn from their villages bythe government of Sudan, while the veto power ofChina on the Security Council -- where this celebra-tion of Guevara was filmed -- preclude any meaning-ful intervention by the United Nations.

Not only the United Nations honored the murderousChe Guevara. In the Dec. 25 New York Sun, WilliamMeyers reported on the continuing exhibition at theInternational Center of Photography in New York of"Che! Revolution and Commerce." The wall textspeaks reverently of the "classical, even Christ-likedemeanor" of this "young and charismatic idealist whogave up the security of his middle-class world for hisconvictions."

The one time I met Guevara, at the Cuban missionto the United Nations, he expressed one of his convic-tions. Guevara professed not to understand English.So, looking at him and his interpreter, I asked this ide-alist: "Can you conceive -- however far into the future-- a time when there will be free elections in Cuba?"

Not waiting for his interpreter, Guevara broke intolaughter at my naively ignorant question. He made itclear that I had no understanding of a true people's rev-olution, firmly guided by Maximum Leader Castro.

While being hospitable to the further mythicizing ofGuevara in a movie -- though initially turning awayMai, "The Bravest Woman on Earth" -- the UnitedNations continues to undermine its potential to live upto its charter by its failure so far to change the repel-lent composition of its ludicrously named HumanRights Commission.

To his credit, Annan is trying to get the support ofenough U.N. members to create a smaller human-rights commission, which the world's most barbaroushuman-rights abusers would not to be qualified to join.But, as a Jan. 20 Washington Post editorial, "Impasseon Human Rights," points out, among the so-far effec-tive resisters to this vital change are Egypt andPakistan, along with "several Caribbean countries."

Unless Annan's changes go through, when thisgrotesque parody of a human-rights commission meetsagain in Geneva next month, its decisions will still bemade by such chronic crushers of human rights asSudan, Cuba, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Russia andRobert Mugabe's Zimbabwe.

In its newly published World Report 2006, HumanRights Watch ends its grim report on Zimbabwe withthis telling paragraph:

"Western governments, in particular the UnitedKingdom and United States, have failed to convinceother (African) influential governments (especiallythose in the South) to take a stronger stand onZimbabwe...

Zimbabwe is only a monstrous daily threat to itsown people, but the United Nations is indifferent to thebrutally repressed people of Zimbabwe.

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With each new death inLos Angeles County's jails,the pattern becomes moreclear. Recently, the victimwas a convicted sex offenderfor unknown reasons housedwith gang members whowas killed during a race-related riot by prisoners.Before that it was a mentallyill man who had been left inan unsupervised room withviolent offenders. In perhapsthe most chilling case, aninmate roamed undetectedfor hours through the Men'sCentral Jail in 2004 until hefound the man who had tes-tified against him in a mur-der case and strangled him.

It's possible that improperprocedures by guards were afactor in inmate WayneTiznor's death at the NorthCounty CorrectionalFacility. Lapses by theSheriff's Department at thejails are frightening andwell-documented. But thelarger issue is the lack ofpersonnel. Sheriff LeeBaca's staff of 5,000 over-sees more than 20,000inmates; compare that toNew York City, with a staffof 12,000 overseeing 15,000inmates.

Not all the victims of thestaffing shortage are prison-ers. Homicides are up 15percent in the areas patrolledby the department. At leasthalf the killings were gang-related, yet the homicidedivision and the gangenforcement unit each oper-ated at about 25 percentbelow authorized staffinglevels last year. Baca hastried to address the shortage.Measure A, which wouldhave imposed a half-centsales tax in L.A. County topay for 5,000 public safety

personnel, attracted 59.6%of the vote in November2004, far short of the two-thirds majority required for atax hike.

Although more fundingwould help, the problem isn'tthat simple. The Sheriff'sDepartment has the funds tohire 1,100 more deputies,but it can't hire people fastenough to make up for attri-tion. The fact that youngdeputies are involuntarilystuck with years of jail dutymay help explain the highturnover. More incentivesare needed to persuadeyoung people to pursuecareers in law enforcement.

It's possible that it wouldbe just as hard to recruit jailguards as it now is to recruitdeputies, and maybe harder.But the move could also helpput more deputies on thestreets while increasing theprofessionalism of jail per-sonnel.

Orange CountyRegisterGolden State shouldgive some gold back

A tax cut for California?It might seem a preposterousidea. After all, the state gov-ernment is running a struc-tural deficit of $6 billion.And after last November'sshellacking at the polls,Republican Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger has givenup calling for spendingrestraint and joined thespendaholics, leaving nomoney to be given back tothe overburdened taxpayerswho support the wholehouse of cards.

But the real question is:Can California afford not to

cut taxes? A new study bythe Cato Institute, "StateRevenue Boom Paves theWay for Tax Cuts," indicatesthat now is the right time forhigh-tax states to cut taxesand make themselves morecompetitive.

The Golden State is oneof 28 states and the Districtof Columbia that the studyidentifies as "most in need oftax relief" because they"have rapid revenue growth,a high overall tax burden andhigh income tax rates."

California's tax revenuezoomed upward 16 percentbetween 2002 and 2005. Itsstate and local tax burden in2004 was 10.9 percent ofpersonal income, 14th high-est among the states andD.C. And its top individualtax rate of 9.3 percent in2005 (now 10.3 percent),was third-highest.

What about that structuraldeficit? "That just meansspending is out of control,"Chris Edwards told us; he'sthe study's author and direc-tor of Tax Policy Studies atCato.

If California doesn't getits budget act together andcut not only spending, buttaxes, the consequencescould be dire. Mr. Edwardssaid that some companieswill always want to have aminimal presence herebecause of our high tech-areas, just as financial-ser-vices companies will alwayswant to have some workersin Manhattan.

Given that California's"action" governor isn't act-ing in this area, perhapswhat's needed is an initiativeto cut taxes. Better yet, therecould be competing tax-cutproposals on every ballot,beginning this November.

Let the voters decide howmuch they want to lift theirimmense tax burden.

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

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

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

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

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

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By STEVE LAWRENCEThe Associated Press

SACRAMENTO -- Statelawmakers and Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger have to movequickly if they want to puttogether a multibillion dollarplan this year to pay for trans-portation, flood control andother public works projects,the Senate leader said.

Senate President Pro TemDon Perata said Monday thatsupport for a deal could dry upor splinter into promotions forindividual lawmakers’ petprojects if an agreement isn’treached in the next fewweeks.

“We’ve got to go like hell;we’ve got to treat it like a 100-yard dash,” the OaklandDemocrat said in a conferencecall with reporters.

He said lawmakers and theRepublican governor don’thave “very far to go in orderto come up with a very work-able plan.”

But he also criticized someof Schwarzenegger’s infra-structure proposals and anAssembly Republican pay-as-you-go plan to reduce relianceon bond borrowing for publicworks.

“You don’t buy your housepay-as-you-go,” he said.“Most people don’t buy avehicle pay-as-you-go. ... It’sone of those things thatsounds really nice, but if youtake a step back it’s reallynonsense. It’s a nonstarter asfar as I am concerned.”

Assembly Minority LeaderKevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, said Perata’sposition could make a dealtough to reach.

“I think he’s misreading theability to get somethingthrough the Legislature,”McCarthy said, referring tothe fact that some Republicanvotes would be needed to passany bond proposals.

Democrats have majorities

in both houses of theLegislature, but the bond pro-posals would need a two-thirds majority to pass.

The governor wants law-makers to approve the sale of$68 billion in bonds to helppay for a $222.6 billion publicworks program that wouldprovide money for highwayprojects, transit, new schools,flood control, reservoirs, jails,prisons and a number of otherfacilities.

Under Schwarzenegger’splan, the bonds would requirevoter approval in a series ofelections through 2014.

Perata is the author of a$13.1 billion bond measurethat would provide money forflood control, port improve-ments, highway and railexpansions, various urbandevelopment projects, afford-able housing and bridgeupgrades. He’s been runningtelevision commercials pro-moting the measure.

Other Democrats are carry-ing bills that would providebond funds for parks and toretrofit hospitals for earth-quake safety.

A two-house conferencecommittee is scheduled tobegin work Thursday onefforts to put create a bondpackage that could go on theJune or November ballots.

Perata also said:• Schwarzenegger’s pro-

posal to sell $9 billion inbonds to help pay for newjails, prisons, courthouses andcertain other facilities was avery low priority. “The publicwants to put people in jail butdoesn’t want to pay for newjails,” he said.

• The state should focus onshoring up levees and otherflood control improvementsinstead of building new reser-voirs. “Why don’t we try toprevent the water we haveright now from leaking allover the place...?” he asked.

“We can’t pay for every-thing.”

• Schwarzenegger’s requestfor a constitutional amend-ment putting a cap on statebond debt payments amountedto “pandering to the public”and would result in creativeaccounting to get around thelimit.

• Schwarzenegger seemsopen to adding funding fortransit-oriented housing andmore money for rail projectsto whatever plan is adopted.

A spokesman for theRepublican governor, H.D.Palmer, saidSchwarzenegger’s planalready includes $500 millionfor intercity passenger railprojects.

Palmer calledSchwarzenegger’s proposals a“well-rounded, thought-outstrategic plan to renew thestate’s investment in its criti-cal infrastructure.”

He said bond funding was

needed to relieve overcrowd-ing in prisons and jails and toensure that the growing statehas enough courthouse facili-ties to meet its needed.

“Justice delayed is justicedenied,” he said.

The governor’s proposedlimit on bond repaymentswould show investors and thepublic that “we’re going tocarry out our plan in a fiscallyresponsible manner” and notplunge the state too deeplyinto debt, he said.

Palmer disagreed withPerata’s assessment that fail-ure to reach a deal quicklycould prevent lawmakers andthe governor from placing abond package on the ballotthis year.

“The need to address thisissue is not going to goaway...,” he said. “The systemof infrastructure that we haveisn’t going to be able to keeppace with the growth we knowis coming to California.”

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By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Business Writer

SAN FRANCISCO --Google Inc.’s stock pricedropped by more than 4 per-cent, accelerating a recentshift in sentiment that hascaused once-ebullientinvestors to become more cir-cumspect about the onlinesearch engine leader.

Barron’s cast the latest pallon Google with an article out-lining several risks that threat-en to squeeze the company’sprofit margins and cut its mar-ket value in half.

The gloomy scenario fur-ther dampened investors’enthusiasm for Google, whosemarket value has plunged by27 percent during the pastmonth to wipe out nearly $40billion in shareholder wealth.Google’s shares fell $16.91Monday, or 4.7 percent, toclose at $345.70 on theNasdaq Stock Market. Theshares peaked at $475.11 onJan. 11.

Since its stock reached thathigh, Google has released afourth-quarter earnings reportthat didn’t live up to analysts’lofty expectations and alienat-ed some of its users bylaunching a censored versionof its search engine in Chinato adhere to that country’sgovernment restrictions onfree speech.

Those developments havecontributed to an abrupt

change in perception aboutMountain View-basedGoogle, which began 2006 asa widely revered Internet iconthat seemingly could do nowrong as its shares soaredfrom their August 2004 initialpublic offering price of $85.

Now, Google is increasing-ly being viewed as a companyvulnerable to stiffer competi-tion as well as its heavyreliance on advertising rev-enue growth that could taperoff as companies becomemore sophisticated aboutonline marketing.

Barron’s critical piece,which warned Google’s sharesmight drop to as low as $188,provided a textbook exampleof how the pendulum hasswung against the company.

Many of the potential prob-lems detailed in the Barron’sarticle also loomed as possiblepitfalls during 2004 and 2005,William Blair & Co. analystTroy Mastin remindedinvestors in a Mondayresearch note.

“While we agree that thecompany is facing more head-winds today than last year,most of the fundamentalissues raised by Barron’s arenot materially different than12 or 18 months ago,” Mastinwrote.

Most other analysts echoedMastin’ sentiments, continu-ing to describe the recentdownturn in Google’s stock as

a golden opportunity for bar-gain hunters.

“The simple takeaway isthat Google owns the best fun-damentals in the Internet sec-tor,” Citigroup analyst MarkMahaney wrote Monday, reit-erating his belief that the com-pany’s shares will bounceback to as high as $490 duringthe next year.

Another prominent Internetanalyst, Safa Rashtchy ofPiper Jaffray, believesGoogle’s shares will reach$600 by the year’s end.

Google has continued toenthrall most analysts despitethe company’s ambivalenceabout Wall Street’s opinions.“The company isn’t run forthe long-term value of ourshareholders but for the long-term value of our end users,”CEO Eric Schmidt said duringan interview published in thisweek’s Time magazine.

Like Google co-foundersLarry Page and Sergey Brin,Schmidt has pocketed hugewindfalls since the company’sIPO. Combined, the threeexecutives have sold about$3.7 billion in stock.

The early run-up inGoogle’s stock price has beendriven by Google’s Internet-leading search engine, whichhas become the hub of theWeb’s largest advertising net-work. As more advertisersshift their spending online,Google’s annual profit has

ballooned from $7 million in2001 to $1.5 billion in 2005.

Both Yahoo Inc. andMicrosoft Corp. have beenaggressively investing inimprovements in their ownsearch engines to catch upwith Google, but those effortshaven’t paid off so far.

Google ended Decemberwith a 48.8 percent share ofthe U.S. search market, upfrom 43.1 percent in the prioryear, according toNielsen/NetRatings Inc.Yahoo ranked second with a21.4 percent share, down from21.7 percent in the prior year,while Microsoft’s MSN held a10.9 percent share, down from14 percent.

In an inkling of how com-petitive the market mightbecome, both Microsoft andYahoo have recently indicatedthey are considering offeringfinancial incentives to Websurfers who agree to use theirsearch engines instead ofGoogle’s.

Google pessimists are alsoworried that advertisers willgradually lower the prices thatthey pay to have their mes-sages displayed alongsidespecified search requests,such as “vacation” or “com-puters.”

Recurring problems withmischief makers who mali-ciously click online ads withno intention of buying any-thing -- a practice known as“click fraud” --also loom as astumbling block for Google.

Google’s shares continue slideas investor sentiment sours

By PAUL ELIASAP Biotechnology Writer

SAN FRANCISCO --Biotechnology giantGenentech Inc. and its major-ity stockholder RocheHolding AG said they tem-porarily halted recruiting vol-unteers for a large human testof the blockbuster cancerdrug Avastin after morepatients than expected died.

The deaths occurredamong colon cancer patientstaking Avastin with achemotherapy regimen calledXELOX. Since the test wasstarted in December 2004,seven patients taking thatcombination died, four ofthem suddenly, Roche said ina press release Monday.

“An occurrence of suddendeaths, especially in threeyounger patients, was noted,”Roche said, adding that thetemporary suspension wouldallow “a full safety assess-ment.”

Those seven deaths com-pare to four deaths in anotherarm of the study that com-bined Avastin with a differentchemotherapy called FOL-FOX.

About 2,000 of the 3,450patients planned for the testalready receiving one of threecombinations of Avastin andthe chemotherapy regimenswill continue to receive theirdrugs. The rest of the volun-teers won’t be enrolled for atleast 60 days while the com-panies try to find what causedthe deaths.

The test is designed to seeif Avastin can safely be usedto prevent colon cancer fromrecurring in patients in remis-

sion. The Food and DrugAdministration approvedAvastin for patients withadvanced colon cancer in2004 and the drug accountedfor $1.1 billion in sales forGenentech last year. Basel,Switzerland-based Rocheowns sales rights in Europe,where it was approved lastyear.

Wall Street analysts saidthey are optimistic the deathswon’t immediately affect thecompanies finances becauseit’s too early to know ifAvastin, the combination ofAvastin and XELOX orsomething unrelated to thedrugs caused the deaths.

“There is no informationhere to condemn Avastin,”said Jason Kantor, an analystwith RBC Capital Markets inSan Francisco.

Kepler Equities analystDenise Anderson wrote in anote to investors that patientsin the trial will stay onAvastin “and that only onecombination is at issue indi-cates that the problem maynot ultimately be that seri-ous.”

Avastin chokes the bloodsupply that feeds tumors andis the first drug of its kind tobe approved by the FDA.When used with chemothera-py, it extends the life of thesickest patients by an averageof about five months.

Roche shares closed down0.7 percent to 190.50 Swissfrancs ($145.82) in Zurichtrading. Shares of Genentechfell $1.92, or 2 percent, to$82.60 at the close of tradingon the New York StockExchange.

Drug companies stoprecruiting for cancerdrug test after deaths

Senate leader says governor,lawmakers need quick bind deal

By MAY WONGAP Technology Writer

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Apple Computer Inc. said Tuesday it willbegin shipping this week the new MacBook Pro, the company’sfirst laptop computer to feature an Intel Corp. microprocessor.

Apple, which is in the midst of a historic shift to Intel chips, lastmonth introduced its first Intel-based desktop computer, the iMacG5, about six months ahead of schedule.

Analysts expect the new Intel-based Macintosh products toboost Apple’s perennially small share in the U.S. PC market, whichincreased slightly last year to more than 4 percent due in part to thepopularity of Apple’s iPod players.

Using Intel’s Core Duo processors aligns Apple with the samekind of chips that rival makers of Windows-based computers use. Italso has allowed Apple to tap into the vast marketing power of Intel,the world’s largest semiconductor company.

The chips themselves feature the latest technologies. Apple saysthe MacBook Pro delivers up to four times the performance of itsformer flagship laptop, the PowerBook G4, which uses PowerPCchips from IBM Corp. and Freescale Semiconductor Inc.

Instead of using the previously announced 1.83 gigahertz CoreDuo processor, Apple said the new high-end MacBook will featurea 2.0 Ghz chip, but will remain priced at $2,499. The lower-end$1,999 model will have a 1.83 Ghz chip, instead of the previouslyannounced 1.67 Ghz chip.

Customers may also upgrade to a 2.16 Ghz version.Some may have to wait before getting one in hand. Apple has

said it will need some time to catch up with a backlog of orders.Shares of Apple were up $2.26, or 3.5 percent, at $66.97 on the

Nasdaq Stock Market.

Apple ships MacBook Pro

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TODAYCOLLEGE BASKETBALL• Mendocino College women at SolanoCollege, 6 p.m.• Mendocino College men at AlamedaCollege, 7 p.m.PREP BOYS BASKETBALL• Montgomery at Ukiah, 7:30 p.m.

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TODAYNBASacramento at Memphis, 5 p.m. (ABC)Washington at Dallas, 6 p.m. (ESPN)Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State, 7:30p.m. (FSN)COLLEGE BASKETBALLGeorgia Tech at North Carolina, 4 p.m.(ESPN)Cincinnati at Syracuse, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2)Oklahoma at Colorado, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2)OLYMPICSXX Olympic Winter Games, 6 a.m.(MSNBC)XX Olympic Winter Games, noon (USA)

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Mendocino CollegeHOF Dinner tickets

The Mendocino College athleticdepartment will host its first Hallof Fame induction at theRedwood Valley Cellars wine tast-ing room (7051 N. State St.,Redwood Valley) on Feb. 18.

The evening will begin with a no-host wine tasting at 6 p.m. Acatered dinner will follow at 7 andthe induction ceremony will beginpromptly at 8.

Tickets for the meal and cere-mony are $35 each and can bepurchased by contacting eitherAnna Daugherty or Skip Hunter inthe college athletic office (468-3255 or 468-3165).

2006 Mendocino College Hall ofFame Inductees: special recogni-tion awards — coaches Ed Boyleand Dan Drew; athlete inductees— Rod Dockins, Jerry Ward,Rikki Hayes, Paul Cronin, AnneIbarra, John Gastineau, KurtEhmann, Dennis Willeford, JeffBurrell, Randy Sondag.

Ukiah Lions awardsnight March 5

The Ukiah Lions youth footballand cheerleader organization willbe holding its 2005 seasonawards night March 5 at theUkiah High School cafetorium.

The awards ceremony starts at3:30 p.m. , and first sign ups willalso be held at that time.

For more information, call ChuckThornhill at 485-7600.

Willits Classic 10-mileand 3-mile runs

The North Coast Striders willpresent the 26th annual WillitsClassic Run on February 19th at10am.

The Run will start and finish atWillits Recreation Grove Park.Pre-registration prior to Feb 8thmay be done online atwww.active.com or by calling 272-4187 for an application. Same dayregistration will be 8:30 - 9:30am.

A portion of the proceeds willbenefit the Sherwood SchoolProject.

The first 60 registrants are guar-anteed running hats on race day.Fees: $20 for ages 16 and older,$5 for ages 15 and under (no hat),$3/family NCS member discount.

Coyote Valleywomen’s basketballlooking for teams

The Coyote Valley RecreationDepartment is looking for teamsto fill out its Women’s BasketballLeague.

The season will start March 13and run through April, with theplayoffs beginning May 1.

The sponsors fee of $250 is dueby March 6, and a $10 player feeis due by the first game. Themandatory managers meeting willbe Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. atthe Coyote Valley Gymansium.

Any team not represented willnot be allowed to participate.

For more information callRonnie DeSoto at 472-2233.

Ten Star All Star bas-ketball camp

Applications are now being eva-lutated for the Ten Star All Starsummer basketball camp.

The camp is by invitation onlyand boys and girls ages 10-19 areeligible to apply.

In 2005, players from 50 statesand 18 foreign countries attendedthe camp.

For a free brochure, call 704-373-0873.

City of Ukiah girlsyouth softball

The City of Ukiah CommunityService Department would like toannounce the beginning of regis-tration for the 2006 Girls YouthSoftball League.

Participants may register indi-vidually and will be placed onteams according to their gradelevel. The league will be dividedinto the following divisions:Grades K-2 (T-Ball); Grades 3/4;Grades 5/6; and Grades 7-12.

League play begins in early

See DIGEST, Page 7

COLLEGE BASEBALL | SHASTA 16, MENDOCINO 9

LigetyupstagesMillerfor goldBy HOWARD FENDRICHThe Associated Press

SESTRIERE, Italy — Notthat long ago, Ted Ligety waseverything Bode Miller is not:unknown, unsponsored, unac-complished.

Now, thanks both to hisown clean, aggressive skiingand errors by Miller and otherfavorites, Ligety is anOlympic champion.

Miller still is not.“It’s great to be where I

am,” the 21-year-old Ligetysaid, his voice hoarse, “butit’s unexpected, that’s forsure.”

Never before a competitorat a Winter Games, neverbefore a winner of any majorrace, Ligety produced twospectacular slalom runs topull out the combined eventTuesday night, only the fourthtime in Olympic history anAmerican man has collected agold medal in Alpine skiing.

A few hours before, itappeared Miller might winthat medal. Fastest in thedownhill portion of the three-leg event, he was disqualifiedafter straddling a gate in thefirst slalom.

Trailing far behind afterthe afternoon downhill,Ligety took a star turn underthe floodlights during theevening slalom. He was asconsistent as a metronome,rocking smoothly back andforth, back and forth, smack-

Shasta College bangs out 20 hits to end Mendo win streak

Gretzky arrives in Italy with Team Canada

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Wayne Gretzky arrived at the WinterOlympics Tuesday under heavy scrutinyconcerning an illegal gambling ring.

By ALAN ROBINSONThe Associated Press

TURIN, Italy — Wayne Gretzkysaid he didn’t do it. Again.

He said his own troubles won’taffect Canada’s supposedly good-as-gold Olympic hockey team.Repeating himself there, too.

Gretzky arrived at the Olympicswith Team Canada on Tuesday,recapping what he’s said for daysbut is vowing not to talk about any-more: that he placed no wagerswith a betting ring allegedly run byone of his best friends and possiblypatronized by his wife.

“As I said seven days ago, itdoesn’t involve me,” Gretzky said.“I’ve said it for seven days, it’s

over and done with.”But where he said it — at the

Olympic games — was different.So was the size of the audience.

His press conference was televisedlive throughout Canada, where theNHL’s all-time leading scorer is atrusted, respected cultural icon.

Now, like it or not, Gretzkyunderstands his problems couldimmerse others should Canada notlive up to its own immense expec-tations in a tournament it won in2002 and is expected to win again.

“If we don’t win the gold medalobviously I’ll get blamed, but I’vebeen blamed for losses before. It’snot going to change my life,” saidGretzky, who as Canada’s execu-

tive director is effectively theteam’s general manager.

No matter what happens, thePhoenix Coyotes coach said hewon’t discuss again at Turin thegambling ring alleged to be run byone of assistant coaches and long-time friends, Rick Tocchet.

“Quite frankly, this is the lasttime I’m going to talk about it,”said Gretzky, the NHL’s all-timescoring leader and arguablyCanada’s most revered citizen.“I’ve stood forward each and everyday, and I’ll talk hockey all daylong, take any questions about thehockey team or the Olympic

See GRETZKY, Page 8


Mendocino College head coach Matt Gordon argues a call during the Eagles 16-9 loss to Shasta CollegeTuesday in Ukiah.

Hit paradeBy TONY ADAMEThe Daily Journal

Ariah Nead knows about mistakes.As Shasta College’s catcher,Nead sees his pitchers throw

them, and he sees opposing batters takechances on them. Nead has even beenknown to make a mistake or two himself.

Tuesday, it was a mistake that madeNead’s day.

“I’ve struggled a little bit this year,”Nead said. “That’s why today felt sogood.”

Nead took a high, hanging RileyO’Donnell fastball and smacked it out ofthe park for a three run, third inninghome run Tuesday that gave Shasta a 3-0 lead and propelled the Knights to a 16-9 win over Mendocino College.

Shasta banged out 20 hits off of fourMendocino pitchers in the win, withO’Donnell taking the loss and PatrickRodriguez picking up the win.

Nead went 3-for-5, adding a double,

single, and a sacrifice fly RBI to his bigday.

“We didn’t pitch well, and we didn’tplay well defensively,” said Mendocinohead coach Matt Gordon. “We knew,with the way the wind was blowing outtoday, that it was going to be an offen-sive game. We were always playingcatch up.”

Mendocino did have its chances, butlike Gordon indicated, they werechances that came when they the Eagleswere already in a hole.

After Nead’s third inning heroics,Mendocino battled back in the fourth tomake the score 3-2 after Abie Elemenpicked up a walk with the bases loadedto score Dwight Raudio, and Jeff Reabwas hit by a pitch to score Jay Gates.

Shasta answered back with a four runfifth inning to make the score 7-2, threemore runs in the sixth, and three moreruns in the seventh, capped by Nead’ssacrifice fly that scored Chris Dutton.

Down 13-2, Mendocino shortstopJohnny Gonzales started a rally with atwo-run single in the seventh to make thescore 13-5. The rally carried over intothe eighth inning, after Gates reached onan error that scored Johnny Metzger andRyan Lamson to make the score 13-8,Josh McIntosh singled in Chris Rose tomake the score 13-9.

“I commend us for rallying and mak-ing it a game,” Gordon said. “But we justcouldn’t get anybody out.”

In the ninth, Shasta endedMendocino’s 7-0 rally with a two-rundouble by Allen Smith that made thescore 16-9, and with no runs in the bot-tom of the ninth, the Eagles win streakstopped at three games.

“We told our guys that the conditionswere just right to hit the ball,” saidShasta head coach Brad Ruppert. “Wefelt like the wind was going to work in

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Ted Ligety won a goldmedal for the UnitedStates Tuesday in Alpineskiing.

See LIGETY, Page 8See HIT PARADE, Page 7

The Daily JournalThe Ukiah girls basketball team fell to

Montgomery in North Bay League playTuesday, 56-32.

Gabrielle Hirsch led Montgomerywith 14 points as her team improved to11-2 in the NBL.

Roxie Contreras led Ukiah with eightpoints as the Wildcats dropped to 6-7 inthe NBL.

Montgomery jumped out quick onUkiah, opening up with a four minute, 8-0 run, and going ahead 14-1 after the firstquarter.

Ukiah was held without a field goaluntil just past the four minute mark of thesecond quarter, until a Francesca Teeters

basket ended the drought. Raquel Gomes finished with 10 points

for Montgomery, as did point guardSharece Reese.

Teeters finished with five points, andCarrie Reid finished with six points forUkiah.

Before the game, Contreras, LindsayKeily, and Emily Learn were honored asthe Wildcats three seniors playing in theirlast home game.

All four players were in the Ukiah pro-gram for four years.

Ukiah returns to action Thursday atNBL seventh place Elsie Allen to closeout its regular season.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery does inUkiah on Senior Night

Bloom has felt bigtime pressure beforeBy BRETT MARTELThe Associated Press

SAUZE d’OULX, Italy — Jeremy Bloom has stood inside the 20-yard line waiting for a punt so many times, he can’t imagine nervesbeing a problem when he’s in the starting gate.

Even if this time it happens to be the Olympics — and most likelyhis last major ski competition.

“There’s not much like returning a punt,” the former Colorado foot-ball player said. “I know no one’s running to take my head off here.”

He’ll worry about things like that next week, when he attends theNFL combine in Indianapolis.

On Wednesday, though, he’ll be part of an American freestyle skiingteam that is widely regarded as one of the deepest in men’s moguls,given that Nate Roberts, ranked fifth in this year’s World Cup stand-ings, didn’t even make the squad.

Bloom, whose college football career was cut short two years ago

See BLOOM, Page 8

when the NCAA ruled hecouldn’t play while acceptingski endorsements, won theOlympic trials in lateDecember to go along withthree top-five finishes on theWorld Cup circuit.

Last year, he won anunprecedented six straightWorld Cup events, establish-ing himself as the best mogulsskier of 2005, and maybe theman to beat at the TurinGames. He’s ranked seventhin World Cup standings thisseason, largely because he haslimited his action to focus onthe Olympics.

Combine his success withhis highly publicized, losingbattle with the NCAA and thefact that “Sports Illustrated forWomen” featured him as oneof the sexiest men in sports,and it’s easy to see why he’sbeen one of the primaryattractions of these Olympics.

That brings obvious pres-sure, but Bloom is used to thatby now.

“The pressures that goalong with playing collegefootball are really helpful insomething like this,” Bloomsaid.

Should Bloom falter, theAmerican medal chancesremain solid, with the likes ofToby Dawson, Travis Cabraland 2002 silver medalist

Travis Mayer.“We’re competing against

the best in the world” just tomake the American team,Cabral said. “We have such astrong team, I knew it wasgoing to be very tough tomake it.”

Unlike snowboarding,though, there is plenty of goodoutside competition.

One top skier is fearless 18-year-old Canadian AlexandreBilodeau, now ranked secondon the World Cup circuit, whoneeds to get his mogul turns ingood enough rhythm to com-plement his stunning 1080-degree, off-axis jumps. That’sa flip-and-twist combinationequal to three full revolutions,and it’s unusual. He’s the onlyOlympian to have done such ajump in World Cup competi-tion this season. The rest havestuck with 720s — either twotwists or a twist with a flip.

Scoring is based 50 percenton form in the moguls, 12.5percent each for the twojumps and 25 percent onspeed. So form in the moguls

could be Bilodeau’s greatestarea of weakness, and someAmericans weren’t shy aboutreminding the judges to scru-tinize the turns carefully thisweek.

“It’s turned into a littlemore of an air show lately.Turns don’t get their fullvalue,” said Dawson, current-ly ranked fourth in the world.

Another favorite is DaleBegg-Smith of Australia, thecurrent world No. 1, alongwith Janne Lahtela of Finland,a podium finisher in all threeof his World Cup races thisseason.

But Bilodeau, like Bloom,would have people believethat he has an edge in dealingwith pressure — although hisreasons relate to his youth, notexperience on the gridiron.

“I am not putting any pres-sure on me. I am focusing onexperience for 2010,” theFrench Canadian said, refer-ring to the next WinterOlympics in Vancouver. “If a(winning) result comes, it’s abonus.”

COLLEGE BASKETBALLTOP 25 FARED1. Connecticut (22-2) did not play. Next: at No. 11West Virginia, Saturday.2. Duke (24-1) beat Wake Forest 93-70. Next: vs.Miami, Sunday.3. Memphis (23-2) beat Southern Mississippi 80-41. Next: at Tulane, Saturday.4. Villanova (20-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 17Georgetown, Saturday.5. Gonzaga (21-3) did not play. Next: at LoyolaMarymount, Saturday.6. Texas (22-3) beat Baylor 90-63. Next: atOklahoma State, Sunday.7. George Washington (20-1) did not play. Next:vs. Massachusetts, Wednesday.8. Tennessee (18-3) did not play. Next: vs.Auburn, Wednesday.9. Pittsburgh (19-3) did not play. Next: atProvidence, Wednesday.10. Florida (21-3) did not play. Next: at Vanderbilt,Wednesday.11. West Virginia (18-6) lost to Seton Hall 71-64.Next: vs. No. 1 Connecticut, Saturday.12. Ohio State (18-3) did not play. Next: atWisconsin, Wednesday.13. Boston College (20-5) did not play. Next: vs.Miami, Thursday.14. Illinois (20-4) did not play. Next: vs.Northwestern, Wednesday.15. UCLA (20-5) did not play. Next: at SouthernCalifornia, Sunday.

16. Michigan State (18-6) at No. 18 Iowa. Next:vs. Michigan, Saturday.

17. Georgetown (17-5) did not play. Next: atMarquette, Thursday.18. Iowa (19-6) did not play. Next: vs. No. 16Michigan State, Tuesday.19. Oklahoma (16-5) did not play. Next: atColorado, Wednesday.20. Washington (18-5) did not play. Next: atOregon, Thursday.21. N.C. State (19-5) did not play. Next: vs. FloridaState, Wednesday.22. Kansas (18-6) did not play. Next: vs. Missouri,Saturday.23. North Carolina (15-6) did not play. Next: vs.Georgia Tech, Wednesday.24. Bucknell (20-3) did not play. Next: atLafayette, Wednesday.25. LSU (16-7) did not play. Next: vs. MississippiState, Wednesday.

MENEASTBinghamton 74, Boston U. 51Fairfield 109, St. Peter’s 108Penn 60, Princeton 41Seton Hall 71, West Virginia 64Siena 85, Loyola, Md. 69Temple 57, Saint Joseph’s 44SOUTHClemson 89, Maryland 77Duke 93, Wake Forest 70E. Kentucky 75, Samford 70Fla. International 71, North Florida 57Jacksonville St. 77, Morehead St. 68Memphis 80, Southern Miss. 41South Carolina 67, Alabama 56MIDWESTAkron 77, Bowling Green 62Bradley 72, S. Illinois 60Illinois St. 58, Drake 56, OTIndiana St. 61, N. Iowa 60Iowa 66, Michigan St. 54Missouri St. 71, Evansville 50Wichita St. 62, Creighton 61, OTSOUTHWESTTexas 90, Baylor 63UTEP 60, Alabama A&M 44FAR WESTCS Northridge 75, UC Davis 69

WOMENEASTArmy 73, American U. 49Bucknell 54, Lafayette 51Buffalo 62, Miami (Ohio) 61Holy Cross 65, Navy 47Pittsburgh 58, Seton Hall 56Rutgers 62, Villanova 56SOUTHAppalachian St. 75, Wofford 56Davidson 60, Elon 47N.C.-Asheville 49, Winthrop 47Virginia 93, Longwood 42MIDWESTIowa St. 69, Texas Tech 65W. Michigan 64, Cent. Michigan 54SOUTHWESTNo major team scores reported from the SOUTH-WEST.FAR WESTNo major team scores reported from the FARWEST.

NBAEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L Pct GBNew Jersey 27 23.540 —Philadelphia 24 26.480 3Boston 20 31.3927 1/2Toronto 20 32.385 8New York 14 37.27513 1/2Southeast Division

W L Pct GBMiami 32 20.615 —Washington 26 24.520 5

Orlando 19 31.380 12Atlanta 15 34.30615 1/2Charlotte 14 39.26418 1/2Central Division

W L Pct GBDetroit 42 9.824 —Cleveland 30 21.588 12Milwaukee 27 24.529 15Indiana 25 23.52115 1/2Chicago 22 29.431 20WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division

W L Pct GBDallas 40 11.784 —San Antonio 40 11.784 —Memphis 28 23.549 12New Orleans 28 23.549 12Houston 21 30.412 19Northwest Division

W L Pct GBDenver 28 25.528 —Utah 25 27.4812 1/2Minnesota 22 29.431 5Seattle 20 32.3857 1/2Portland 18 32.3608 1/2Pacific Division

W L Pct GBPhoenix 33 17.660 —L.A. Clippers 30 19.6122 1/2L.A. Lakers 26 25.5107 1/2Sacramento 24 28.462 10Golden State 23 28.45110 1/2

Monday’s GamesCleveland 101, San Antonio 87Portland 91, Charlotte 83Toronto 98, Minnesota 94New Orleans 97, Washington 96Dallas 100, New York 72L.A. Lakers 94, Utah 88Memphis 81, Golden State 79Tuesday’s GamesMiami 107, Orlando 93Detroit 85, New Jersey 71Milwaukee 106, Seattle 91Sacramento 105, Chicago 101, OTHouston at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.Today’s GamesMiami at Orlando, 4 p.m.Milwaukee at Indiana, 4 p.m.San Antonio at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.Toronto at New York, 4:30 p.m.Cleveland at Boston, 4:30 p.m.New Jersey at Charlotte, 4:30 p.m.Sacramento at Memphis, 5 p.m.Seattle at Minnesota, 5 p.m.Portland vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 5p.m.Phoenix at Denver, 6 p.m.Washington at Dallas, 6 p.m.Atlanta at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.Thursday’s GamesPhiladelphia at Chicago, 4:30 p.m.Houston at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

TRANSACTIONSBASEBALLAmerican LeagueCHICAGO WHITE SOX—Claimed LHP RustyTucker off waivers from the San Diego Padres.National LeagueCINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with OFQuinton McCracken on a minor league contract.NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with RHPJose Lima on a minor league contract.PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Named Kent Tekulvemajor league advance scout. Released RHP JoeRoa.

BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationSEATTLE SUPERSONICS—Traded F VladimirRadmanovic to the Los Angeles Clippers for FChris Wilcox.

FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueARIZONA CARDINALS—Agreed to terms withQB Kurt Warner on a three-year contract.ATLANTA FALCONS—Named Joe Lombardidefensive assistant.CHICAGO BEARS—Named Kevin O’Dea assis-tant special teams coach.DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed P Mat McBriar to aone-year contract. Signed S Abram Elam.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed QB BrysonSpinner and allocated him to NFL Europe.

HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueEDMONTON OILERS—Assigned F BradWinchester to Hamilton of the AHL.

NHLEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L OT Pts GF GAN.Y. Rangers 35 15 8 78 189 142Philadelphia 33 16 9 75 195 186New Jersey 30 22 6 66 170 166N.Y. Islanders 25 27 4 54 165 200Pittsburgh 14 34 11 39 165 235Northeast Division

W L OT Pts GF GAOttawa 37 14 5 79 223 137Buffalo 36 15 5 77 186 158Montreal 26 22 8 60 160 180

Toronto 27 25 5 59 178 191Boston 24 24 10 58 168 180Southeast Division

W L OT Pts GF GACarolina 39 14 4 82 215 176Tampa Bay 32 22 4 68 180 168Atlanta 26 26 6 58 194 203Florida 22 27 8 52 154 178Washington 19 32 5 43 156 217

WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division

W L OT Pts GF GADetroit 39 13 5 83 208 142Nashville 34 18 6 74 183 169Columbus 23 33 2 48 147 209Chicago 18 31 8 44 145 199St. Louis 16 31 9 41 153 210Northwest Division

W L OT Pts GF GACalgary 33 17 7 73 153 144Vancouver 33 21 5 71 198 180Colorado 32 21 6 70 213 187Edmonton 30 20 8 68 193 186Minnesota 29 25 5 63 176 153Pacific Division

W L OT Pts GF GADallas 38 17 3 79 192 156Los Angeles 32 23 5 69 203 200Anaheim 27 19 11 65 168 159San Jose 27 21 8 62 174 172Phoenix 27 28 4 58 171 192

Two points for a win, one point for overtime lossor shootout loss.

Saturday’s GamesN.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1Los Angeles 5, Chicago 4, OTN.Y. Rangers 4, Toronto 2Ottawa 3, Philadelphia 2Atlanta 2, Montreal 1, SOTampa Bay 6, Boston 5Pittsburgh 6, Washington 3Buffalo 5, Florida 3Nashville 5, Columbus 2Sunday’s GamesLos Angeles 6, Dallas 5St. Louis 5, Edmonton 4, SOCarolina 4, Buffalo 3, SODetroit 6, Colorado 3San Jose 5, Phoenix 4, OTAnaheim 4, Chicago 1Vancouver 3, Minnesota 2, OTMonday’s GamesOlympic break, No games scheduled.Games resume Tuesday, Feb. 28

OLYMPICSWinter Olympic Medals TableAt Turin, ItalyThrough Tuesday, Feb. 1422 medal eventsNation G S B TotNorway 1 5 5 11Russia 4 3 2 9United States 5 2 0 7Germany 4 1 2 7China 0 2 3 5Netherlands 1 2 0 3Canada 1 1 1 3South Korea 1 1 1 3Italy 1 0 2 3Austria 0 2 1 3Finland 0 1 2 3Sweden 2 0 0 2France 1 0 1 2Estonia 1 0 0 1Croatia 0 1 0 1Czech Republic 0 1 0 1Latvia 0 0 1 1Switzerland 0 0 1 1

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April and will run through early June.Cost is $50 per player (sibling dis-counts and Low Income Discountsare available).

The registration deadline isFebruary, 27, 2006 and forms areavailable at the City of Ukiah (411West Clay). For more information, call463-6714.

City of Ukiah co-ed vol-leyball league

The City of Ukiah CommunityService Department would like toannounce the beginning of registra-tion for the 2006 Co-Ed VolleyballLeague.

Adults, 16 years and older, are invit-ed to register on a team of up to 12players.

Recreational and Competitiveleagues are available. All teams willplay at least 8 games and at least 1playoff game. Games will be playedon week-nights starting in late Marchor early April and running into June.

You may register as a team or indi-viduals interested in playing may reg-ister and be placed on an availableteam. Cost is $275 per team (up to 12players) or $40 per individual beforeMarch 2. Registration forms are avail-able at the City of Ukiah, 411 W. ClaySt. Call 463-6714 for more informa-tion.

Women’s self defesneclass at World Gym

Women’s self defense will be taughtin a one-time class Mar. 4 at WorldGym Fitness Center from 9:30 a..m.-1p.m.

The class fee is $5 per person, andpre-registration is required.

Registration forms can be piced upat Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty inUkiah.

For more information or to registercall Erika Holzhauer at 462-5400.Space is limited and registrationforms must be received by Mar. 1.

Pony & Colt League Pony & Colt League will hold its’

2006 sign ups Feb. 18 and Feb. 25from 1-3 p.m. at Mendo-Lake OfficeProducts.

Players must be between the agesof 13-17 on or before July 31, 2006.An original county certified birth cer-tificate is required for age verification.

The cost to sign up is $75 for the firstchild and $65 for each additional sib-ling.

For more information, call Chris at468-3800.

Sheriff’s Activity Leagueoffers fitness for kids

The Sheriff’s Activity League kids fit-ness class meets every Thursdayevening from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at theRedwood Health Club.

The class is co-ed, for ages 7-12. Itis a positive, high energy class withACE certified fitness trainer Melissa

Johnson of RHC.Melissa incorporates fun routines

and new games to challenge childrento get up and move.

You do not have to be a member ofRHC to join, and there is a $5 annualinsurance/administration fee per child.

For more information, call SALPresident Mike Tobin at 354-0565.

U.W.A.A. softball meetingfor 2006 season Feb. 21

A general meeting for the UkiahWomen’s Athletic Association 2006women’s softball season will be heldFeb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Wright Stuff Pizza.

All teams and women interested inplaying softball this season are wel-come.

For more information contact 972-1719.

City of Ukiah men’ssoftball league

The City of Ukiah CommunityService Department would like toannounce the beginning of the 2006men’s softball league. There is aninformation meeting at The Pub inUkiah March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Leagueplay is scheduled to begin in earlyMay.

Team fees are $450 for the sponsorfee and $30 per player, with checksmade payable to the City of Ukiah.

Registration forms are available atthe Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411West Clay St., and the registrationdeadline is April 13.

Player fees will be collected fromteam managers at the first game.Space is limited.

For more information, call 463-6714.

City of Ukiah women’ssoftball league

The City of Ukiah CommunityService Department would like toannounce the beginning of the 2006women’s softball league. League playwill be on Tuesday and Wednesdaynights and is scheduled to begin inearly May.

Team fees are $450 for the sponsorfee and $30 per player, with checksmade payable to the City of Ukiah.

Registration forms are available atthe Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411West Clay St., and the registrationdeadline is April 13.

Player fees will be collected fromteam managers at the first game.Space is limited.

For more information, call 463-6714.

Ukiah Women's 18-Hole Golf Club

Local lady golfers are invited to jointhe Ukiah Women’s 18-Hole GolfClub. Golfers hit the links everyTuesday. Those interested in joiningthe club may call Shirley Dietrick at485-5540.

Tiny Tigers kinderkarate

Tollow Dojo is hosting the weeklyTiny Tigers kinder karate course,which utilizes proven techniques toteach martial arts to children 4 to 6years old.

The class is held Saturdays from12:30-1:20 p.m. The first class is free.Call 463-1347 or 621-0714 to sign up.Tollow Dojo is located at 3001 S. StateSt., No. 4.

Willits boxing program

The Sheriff's Youth Activities League"Willits" Boxing Program is currentlymeeting at the Body Works Gym andMartial Arts Center (1511 Main St. inWillits) on Monday and Wednesdaynights at 7 p.m. in the aerobic room.

This program is free and open to thepublic. Ages 8 and above are encour-aged to participate.

For more information, call BodyWorks Gym at 459-0594. There is anannual $5 insurance/registration fee.

Boxers wanted

Boxing classes are offered byMendocino County Sheriff’s SAL andare ongoing at the Redwood HealthClub for all ages and levels. Newexpanded class times for winter 2006are: Thursday, 6:45 p.m; Friday, 5p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.; Tuesday 5:30p.m.

Anyone interested in joining SALmust fill out the necessary paperworkto become a SAL member and pay $5a year, and membership is free toRedwood Health Club members.Minors must have the forms signed bytheir parents. Please allow 10 minutesbefore class to do this.

Call Cris and Pattie at 463-1339 forquestions.

Rusty Bowl BMX

Bicycle motocross races are heldweekly at Rusty Bowl BMX, located atthe east end of Gobbi Street in Ukiah.

The American Bicycle Association-sanctioned races are held Saturdayswith sign-ups from 9:30-10:30 a.m.and racing immediately after.

For more information, call the RustyBowl hotline at 462-0249.

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

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By JUSTIN M. NORTONThe Associated Press

ALAMEDA — TheOakland Raiders will try tolure fans back to the Coliseumwith cheaper tickets afterdropping an unsuccessful seatlicensing plan and taking con-trol of their ticket operations.

“Do we want more bodiesin the stadium? Yes,” Raiderschief executive Amy Trasksaid Tuesday at a news confer-ence at the team’s headquar-ters.

Trask said the Raiders willoffer eight tiers of tickets: theleast expensive seats will cost$26; midrange seats will cost$61 and the best seats willcost $101, including a dollarsurcharge for charity on eachticket.

“We want a home fieldadvantage for our team, andwe want to provide excellentservice to our fans,” Trasksaid, adding that the Raiderswill also beef up advertising,set up barbecues to make tail-gating easier and partner withBay Area Rapid Transit toencourage fans to attend home

games.In November, the Raiders

and the Oakland-AlamedaCounty Coliseum Authorityended a decade of legal acri-mony by dropping existinglawsuits and ending the seatlicensing plan known as“PSLs” or personal seatlicenses.

Personal seat licenses werepart of a deal the team andauthority worked out to bringthe Raiders back from LosAngeles for the 1995 season.The PSLs became a focalpoint of the team’s fraud law-suit against the authority thatended in 2003 with a $34.2million jury award in theteam’s favor.

Because games rarely soldout, fans who bought leftovertickets on game day wound upsitting next to other fans whohad paid a premium for a rightto sit there.

Also, about two-thirds ofthe team’s home games werenot televised locally becauseof the NFL’s blackout restric-tions.

Previously, licenses were

required to buy season ticketsand cost between $250 and$4,000 depending on seatlocation. Licenses will nolonger be required to purchasetickets.

The license program, set upin 1995, was supposed tocover the $200 million in pub-licly financed bonds that paidfor the expansion of theColiseum, along with a prac-tice facility and other entice-ments to lure the Raiders backafter 13 years in Los Angeles.

Trask said that averageticket prices will drop nowthat fans no longer pay heftylicensing fees.

An average ticket will nowcost $65.60. Last season, theaverage cost for a fan with apersonal seat license was$67.31 and a single ticket withsurcharges cost $70.90.

Ticketing and marketing,which were previously han-dled by the Oakland FootballMarketing Association, willnow be handled in-house.Fifteen employees have beenhired for the ticketing divi-sion.

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games. But, quite frankly, it’sover and done with.”

Gretzky was accompaniedto Turin by wife Janet Jones,who is alleged to have placedbets with the gambling ring.Also making the trip wasGretzky’s father, Walter, whodarted around the press con-ference room looking for agood vantage point as his sontalked.

Not that the elder Gretzkyheard anything different —Gretzky repeated much ofwhat he said at a pre-Olympics news conferenceMonday in suburban Toronto.

There, Gretzky repeated hedid not place any wagers withany betting ring and there wasno reason for him to leave hisjob with the Olympic team.Canada’s players have fullysupported him, and severalsaid the investigation will not

be a distraction as they try torepeat as gold medalists.

“We’re thinking about whatathletes have to think about,and focus on the job at hand,”Canada coach Pat Quinn said.“They have to put thingsaside, and whatever that dis-traction may be, that’s exactlywhat they expect of them-selves and we’re all going tomove forward.”

However, Gretzky’s link tothe gambling ring has taken avisible toll. He looked wearyfollowing an overnight flightfrom Toronto, and heacknowledged the gamblingquestions are wearing on him.

“It’s been a hard week formy family and the only focusI have right now is this hock-ey team,” Gretzky said.

But while he looked ner-vous and fidgeted duringMonday’s news conference,he was more Gretzky-like inTurin, talking more forcefully— determined his own prob-lems won’t spill over to hisTeam Canada.

“The concern is to worryabout playing hockey. Theconcern is for these athletes ...everybody who’s part of thisis excited,” Gretzky said.

Gretzky became linked tothe gambling ring when aNew Jersey state trooper,another New Jersey man andTocchet were charged withrunning a nationwide sportsgambling operation. Statepolice said wagers exceeded$1.7 million in the five weeksleading to the Super Bowl,and were mostly on pro foot-ball. Authorities said Tocchet,Gretzky’s longtime friend,financed the ring.

Charges came following asix-week police investigationcalled Operation Slap Shot.

The ring allegedly waspatronized by NHL players.

Gretzky’s wife, a filmactress, hasn’t been charged,but she is expected to be sub-poenaed to testify before agrand jury investigating gam-bling activity, attorneys said.


Gretzky

ing away gates with hisorange gloves and black shinguards.

“You’ve just got to get inthe starting gate,” Ligety said,“and throw down whateveryou’ve got.”

When he finished his finalrun, the day’s fastest at 43.84seconds, the youngster nick-named “Ligety Split” raisedhis hands and took a well-deserved bow.

Still, Ligety had to wait tocelebrate.

First, Ivica Kostelic ofCroatia finished a half-secondshy. Then, World Cup slalomchampion Benjamin Raich ofAustria went off-course about30 seconds into his run.

That was it. U.S. skiersSteven Nyman and ScottMacartney ran over to tackleLigety, and the trio of team-mates rolled in the snow.Ligety took a victory ride onthe others’ shoulders, wavinga U.S. flag.

“It’s a great day, especiallywith Bode skiing out,”Macartney said. “Ted steppedup.”

Ligety, from Park City,Utah, had never finished bet-ter than 10th in a top-levelcombined race. On Tuesday,he was best with a total timeof 3 minutes, 9.35 seconds.Kostelic won the silver, 0.53behind, and got a hug fromsister Janica, herself a cham-pion Olympic skier. RainerSchoenfelder of Austria was

third, 1.32 back.Raich, meanwhile, pushed

his goggles atop his head andslowly made his way downthe hill.

“Bad luck,” he said. “Ofcourse, I’m sad, but life mustgo on.”

It wasn’t the first timeLigety benefited from an errorby Raich. Ligety’s first careerWorld Cup podium finishcame in December at BeaverCreek, Colo., when Raichskied off-course on the secondrun of a slalom, allowing theAmerican to finish third.

That was Ligety’s break-through, and his coaches havebeen predicting even greaterthings for him — albeit notthis quickly.

“I’m not surprised he’s onthe podium,” U.S. men’scoach Phil McNichol said.“I’m a bit surprised he wongold.”

The performance musthave been a relief to the team,after Miller and DaronRahlves were afterthoughts inSunday’s downhill, andLindsey Kildow had a horrify-ing crash in women’s down-hill training. On Tuesday, U.S.Ski and SnowboardAssociation president andchief executive Bill Maroltfound himself defending theteam’s motto: “Best in theWorld.”

And yet, Miller seemed ingreat shape for his firstOlympic gold — he took twosilvers at Salt Lake City —after a glistening downhill andwhat appeared to be a good-enough-to-still-lead openingslalom.

It turned out not to be.As a replay showed, Miller

failed to negotiate a gate two-thirds of the way down theslalom and was bounced fromthe competition half an hourlater. Nothing new there:Since winning a World Cupslalom on this very same hillin December 2004, Miller hasfailed to finish 11 of 14slaloms.

“I don’t really intend to getthat disappointed,” Millersaid, then managed to make ajoke: “I mean, at least I don’thave to go all the way down toTorino tomorrow” for themedal ceremony.

Ligety, of course, will glad-ly take that 90-minute ridedown from the Alps. He wassitting with Miller in the restarea when word came that theman with the Nike deal, thesatellite radio show and over-all World Cup title was donefor the day.

“He was like, ’Are youserious?’ I was pretty bummedfor him,” said Ligety, whobecomes the favorite for goldin the slalom Feb. 25.

Heady stuff for a guy whowasn’t on the elite local skiteam as a kid, didn’t crack theU.S. Ski Team lineup untiltwo years ago and joined theWorld Cup circuit just lastseason.

When he was 10, Ligetystarted writing down his ski-ing goals, and didn’t exactlyaim low.

“The coaches kept saying,’Set smaller goals. You can’twin an Olympics this year,”’his mother, Cyndi Sharp, saidat Beaver Creek.


Ligety Clippers, Sonics switchmalcontents in tradeBy TIM BOOTHThe Associated Press

SEATTLE — The Seattle SuperSonicstraded Vladimir Radmanovic to the LosAngeles Clippers for Chris Wilcox onTuesday in a swap of 6-foot-10 forwardsauditioning for next season.

Radmanovic and Wilcox will be freeagents at seasons end and both had fallen outof favor with their previous teams.

“They were looking for guy who can shootfrom the outside and Vlade pretty much indi-cated he wasn’t going to re-sign with us,”Sonics general manager Rick Sund said.“Wilcox wasn’t really fitting into their club.Hopefully it will work out for both teams.”

Radmanovic has struggled for the pastmonth despite being put in the starting lineupafter new coach Bob Hill took over Jan. 3.Since Jan. 11, Radmanovic has scored indouble figures only four times in 13 games,and recently was benched in favor of forwardNick Collison.

Radmanovic, who turned down a $42 mil-lion, six-year deal with the Sonics before theseason and signed a one-year tender instead,is averaging 9.3 points — down from 11.8last season. Because he signed a one-yeartender, Radmanovic had the right to block thetrade. He previously indicated he wouldblock any deals, but changed his mind.

The 25-year-old Radmanovic, in his fifthNBA season, scored a career-high 30 pointsat New York on Jan. 8. He was drafted by theSonics with the 12th pick in the 2001 draft.In his four years with Seattle, the versatileSerbian has been an adept threat from theperimeter, shooting 38 percent on 3-pointers.

“He’s a solid acquisition for us,” Clipperscenter Elton Brand said. “He plays manyspots on the floor, he can spread the court,and that’s something we didn’t have.”

He is averaging 10.1 points and 4.5rebounds in his career.

“Vladimir gives us versatility and he fitsvery well into our system,” Clippers generalmanager Elgin Baylor said. “He’s agile andhe runs the floor well. We see him playingmultiple positions and his outside shootingwill stretch the defense and be a big positive

for our inside players.”Wilcox’s production also has dwindled,

even with the Clippers challenging for thePacific Division lead. The 6-foot-10 forwardis playing only 13 minutes per game andaveraging 4.5 points. Last season, Wilcoxaveraged 7.9 points and 4.2 rebounds in 54games.

The 23-year-old Wilcox has career aver-ages of 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in three-plus seasons with the Clippers after theymade him the eighth overall selection in the2002 draft following his two-year collegecareer at Maryland.

“We were looking for an athletic playerthat can play above the rim,” Sund said. “Hisathleticism is a big plus for us, and he can runand can finish. He’s looking for a place to bewhere he can get a fresh start as well.”

The acquisition of Wilcox could be justthe start of moves by the struggling Sonics.Earlier this week, Sund said the team wouldbe active in discussions leading up to theFeb. 23 trade deadline. After losing toDenver on Sunday, Hill pleaded for the teamto acquire a backup point guard to helpstarter Luke Ridnour.

Forward Reggie Evans and guard RonaldMurray have been mentioned in a number ofrumored trades. Like Radmanovic, bothsigned one-year tenders and will be freeagents after the season.

The Clippers, having one of the best sea-sons in franchise history, entered Tuesdaynight’s home game against Houston with a30-19 record, putting them 2 1/2 gamesbehind the Pacific Division-leading PhoenixSuns.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for bothplayers,” Clippers coach Mike Dunleavysaid. “We were looking for another dimen-sion, a guy who could go out and stroke theball. And this will give us an opportunity toplay a different style, or change it up in cer-tain games and match up better against cer-tain teams.”

The Sonics have been a disappointmentafter winning 52 games and making the play-offs last season. They were 20-31 enteringTuesday night’s game at Milwaukee.

Maggette cleared The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Clippers forward CoreyMaggette, sidelined almost 2 1/2 months because of aninjured ligament in his left foot, was cleared Tuesday tobegin an on-court rehabilitation program as well as sta-tionary shooting.

The Clippers said an examination by team physicianDr. Tony Daly and an X-ray showed healing in the sep-arated ligament in Maggette’s foot. A timetable for hisreturn to game action hasn’t been determined,

The 26-year-old Maggette was injured during a 99-89victory over Miami on Dec. 5 and hasn’t played since.

our favor.”Gonzales led the Eagles

with three hits, including twosingles and a double.

“We didn’t hit goodenough, and they didn’t havethat good of pitchers,”Gonzales said. “We’re a waybetter team than this.”


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Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006There could be a large

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Today is the 46th day of 2006 and the 57thday of winter.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1898, the U.S.battleship Maine blew up in Havana Harbor,ultimately leading to the Spanish-AmericanWar.

In 1944, American planes bombed the his-toric abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy.

In 1989, the Soviet Union officiallyannounces that all of its troops had leftAfghanistan.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Galileo Galilei

(1564-1642), scientist; Susan B. Anthony(1820-1906), Harold Arlen (1905-1986), song-writer; Claire Bloom (1931-), actress, is 75;Matt Groening (1954-), cartoonist, is 52;Jaromir Jagr (1972-), hockey player, is 34.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1998, after 19 loss-es, Dale Earnhardt Sr. won his first and onlyDaytona 500.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “I never met a man so

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TODAY’S FACT: From the 1870 to 1902,the Chicago Cubs were known successively asthe White Stockings, Colts, andOrphans/Remnants before taking their presentname.

TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon(Feb. 13) and last quarter (Feb. 21).

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Dear Annie: I really need your advice. Arelative who used to be very family-orientedhas been doing some rather unusual thingslately. “Milly” recently moved to Ohio andjoined a new church. Since then, she’s beenoverly controlling of her children, isolatingand home-schooling them. (She’s divorced.)

Two months ago, out of the blue, Milly soldher home without telling anyone and donatedall monies to her new church. That home hadbeen paid for by a family member so that thechildren would have a place to live after thedivorce, and I thought it not only wrong thatshe did this, but totally out of character. Onechild was so upset about the sale that he ranaway and moved into his own place.

I am sick to my stomach thinking that Millyhas joined some kind of religious cult. Wefound out that the leader of her church used tobe a salesman. Since the house sale, she hashad no communication with the rest of thefamily or with the child who left. I think her

other children may be in trouble. What, if any-thing, can I do? -- Puzzled in Pennsylvania

Dear Puzzled: If your relative has joined acult of her own free will, there is not much youcan do. Cults come under scrutiny when thereare accusations of child abuse or other illegalactivities. For more information on suspectedcults and other resources, please check outFACTnet.org. We hope everything is OK.

Dear Annie: I am writing in response to theletter from “Always Been Short,” who waslooking for a way to respond to people whomade cracks about her height.

People always will comment on obviousdifferences, and short stature is one of the easy

ones. There have been songs written, jokestold, and more will come. As a high schoolteacher on the short side of the fence (under 5feet), I often get comments. My comeback is,“My feet reach the ground.” That usuallymakes them think for a moment, and thencomes a laugh. It has worked for more yearsthan I care to admit. -- Shorter Than MyGrandparents and The Runt of The Litter

Dear Shorter: A good sense of humor isinvariably the best response. Read on:

From California: I, too, am below averageheight and am teased about it. When this hap-pens, I reply, “I’d rather be short and shine,than be tall and cast a shadow.” This responseusually leaves them dumbfounded, or we endup laughing about it.

Lawrence, Kan.: I am a lot shorter thanmost of my friends, which leads to quite a bitof teasing. When they point out how short Iam, I reply, “I’m not unusually short, I’m justunusually not tall.”

Illinois: My comeback is, “I am not short. Iam vertically challenged.” It brings a laughand makes them see that I am the right height

for me, and that’s all that counts. At least Iknow that if I fall down, I don’t have far to go.

Midwest: I remember the classic story ofthe first time Katharine Hepburn met SpencerTracy. She looked down at him and said, “My,you’re short,” to which he replied, “Don’tworry. It won’t be long before I cut you downto size.”

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Boredin British Columbia,” whose 32- year-old “funand vibrant” wife avoids sex. He needs to ruleout physical discomfort as the reason.

My wife and I had the same problem for 20years of marriage, and then she began takingan oral antifungal medication for a skin condi-tion. When her low-grade yeast infection van-ished, so did our problems. She now enjoysphysical intimacy as much as I do and is aslikely to initiate it as I am. Tell that husbandhis wife should see her gynecologist ASAP. --Happy Husband

Dear Happy: Thank you for offeringanother possibility. We are sure you helpedsomeone today.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OFMENDOCINO, Court House, Ukiah, CA 95482IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF:Darlene Patricia TaylorTHE COURT FINDS that Petitioner(s) Darlene Patricia Taylor has/have filed a Petition forChange of Applicant(s)’ name FROM Darlene Patricia TaylorTO Sunshine Patricia TaylorTHE COURT ORDERS All people interested in thismatter appear before this court to show cause whythis application for change of name should not be grantedon:HEARING DATE: March 24, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in DeptE, located at Court House,100 N. State Street Room 108, Ukiah,California 95482Dated: February 8, 2005/s/ Richard J. HendersonRICHARD J. HENDERSONJudge of the Superior Court

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No.09704CA Loan No.0016013229 Title Order No.2824438You Are in Default under a Deed of Trust, Dated 10/26/92.Unless You Take Action to Protect Your Property, it MayBe Sold at a Public Sale. If You Need an Explanationof the Nature of the Proceedings Against You, You ShouldContact a Lawyer. On March 7, 2006, at 10:00 AM,MTDS, INC., a California Corporation DBA MeridianTrust Deed Service as the duly appointed Trustee underand pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/30/92, Book2036, Page 196, Instrument 024500 of OfficialRecords in the Office of the Recorder of MENDOCINOCounty, California, executed by: Sandra J. Brumley,an Unmarried Woman, as Trustor, Summit State Bank,as Beneficiary, will sell at Public Auction Sale to theHighest Bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by astate or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by astate or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawnby a state or federal savings and loan association, savingsassociation, or savings bank specified in section 5102of the Financial Code and authorized to do businessin this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointedtrustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafterdescribed property under and pursuant to the Deedof Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenantor warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed ofTrust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at thetime of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale)reasonably estimated to be set forth below.The amountmay be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: ATTHE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE MENDOCINOCOUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 100 NORTH STATESTREET UKIAH CA, Legal Description: As more fullydescribed in said Deed of Trust.Amount of unpaid balanceand other charges: $114,587.23. Street address andother common designation of the real propertypurported as: 1540 SANFORD RANCH ROAD, UKIAH,CA 95482. APN Number: 179-282-01 The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness ofthe street address and other common designation, ifany, shown herein.The property heretofore describedis being sold "as is". Date: 02/15/06 MTDS, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation DBA Meridian Trust Deed Service,As Trustee, 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 1520, NewportBeach, CA 92660, Sales line: (530) 672-3033 or (949)477-5830 Tammy Rivera, Foreclosure Officer. MTDS,Inc., a California Corporation DBA Meridian Trust DeedService is a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt.Any Information obtained will be used for thatpurpose.NPP0118389 PUB:02/15/06, 02/22/06, 03/01/06

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FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0119

THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:HLR ROOFING216 W. Perkins St. Suite201Ukiah, Ca 95482Shane B. Roberts533 Kenwood Dr.Ukiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby an Individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onSeptember 16 , 1996.Endorsed-Filed onFebruary 14, 2006 atthe Mendocino CountyClerks Office./s Shane B. RobertsSHANE B.ROBERTS

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THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:LIV118 N. School StUkiah, Ca 95482Olivia Walton3901 Louis KrohnSanta Rosa, CA 95407This business is conductedby an Individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onMay 1 , 2006. Endorsed-Filed on February 13,2006 at the MendocinoCounty Clerks Office./s Olivia WaltonOLIVIA WALTON

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File No.: 2006-F0093THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:INFINITE GEMS ANDMINERALS4001 Richards Ranch Rd.Redwood Valley, Ca 95470John William Nicholson4001 Richards Ranch Rd.Redwood Valley, CA 95470This business is conductedby an individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onFebruary 7, 2006.Endorsed-Filed onFebruary 7, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s John William NicholsonJOHN WILLIAMNICHOLSON

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THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:THE RUBY SLIPPERS110 North School Street Ukiah, Ca 95482Gina M. Blessum 741 Tokay Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby an Individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onFebruary 1, 2006.Endorsed-Filed onJanuary 17, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s Gina M. BlessumGINA M. BLESSUM

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THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:PRICE KING RENT ACAR, NORTH STARAUTO, R & U.3800 N. State St. #105Ukiah, Ca 95482Julie Pauline PolleyP.O. Box 858Ukiah, CA 95482This business is conductedby an Individual. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onJanuary 1, 2006.Endorsed-Filed onJanuary 30, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s Julie Pauline PolleyJULIE PAULINE POLLEY

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THE FOLLOWINGPERSON(S) IS (ARE)DOING BUSINESS AS:DAPHNE MACNEIL817 N, Oak StreetUkiah, CA, 95482Daphne Macneil817 N. Oak St.Ukiah, CA, 95482This business is conductedby Daphne Macneil. Theregistrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above onJanuary 18, 2006.Endorsed-Filed onJanuary 18, 2006 at theMendocino County ClerksOffice./s Daphne MacneilDAPHNE MACNEIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Landscape/ErosionControl Foreman/

Crew Leader.References, clean

DMV (A or B licensepreferred), drug/

alcohol testing, inter-county travel.

Excellent pay, union wages, benefits.Call 895-2100 for

application.

Sheriff’sServices

TechnicianMendocino Co

Sheriff’s Dept. $2223-$2702/Mo. Performs

jail bookings in Ukiah.Req HS Grad or GED

and two yrs clericalexp. Apply by

03/01/06 to: HR Dept,579 Low Gap Rd,Ukiah, CA 95482,(707) 463-4261,

w/TDD(800) 735-2929.

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

ADMIN./OFFICE ASSISTANT

Fast-pacedprofessional business

seeking motivatedindividual to performmultiple clerical and

creative tasks. Must bean organized self-

starter with the abilityto learn quickly and

communicateeffectively. Strong

computer skillsrequired. Experience inGreat Plains software

preferred but notmandatory. Customer

service skills andability to multi-task a

must. Fax resume andsalary requirements to

312-602-4981.

120 HELPWANTED

Sr.Substance

AbuseTherapist

Mendocino CountyPublic Health inUkiah. $3449-

$4194/Mo. Req BA inCounseling or related

field and 3 yrs expOR the equivalent ofeducation and exp

providing substanceabuse counseling ortherapeutic treatmentfor adults. BilingualEnglish/Spanish areencouraged to apply.Apply by 02/21/06 to:

HR Dept, 579 LowGap Rd, Ukiah, CA

95482,(707) 463-4261,

w/TDD (800) 735-2929. www.co.men

docino.ca.us/hr EOE

HOWARD HOSPITAL

Respiratory TherapySupervisor. FT.RN, ICU, night shift F/T.RN, Surgery, FT, exp. req.OccupationalTherapist, FT, HomeHlth.Intake Coord/Coder, FT,HomeHlth & HospicePhlebotomist/LabAssist, FT, exp. & CAlicense req.Lab Tech, FT, night,exp.& CA license req.

GREAT TEAM &BENEFITS.

HowardHospital.comor 456-3101

Graveyard shiftWORKING with kids,

small homelikeenvironment, good pay& benefits. Fax resume

to 463-6957

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Ford Street ProjectResidential

Treatment Program.

Entry level graveyard &AOD counselors-Various positions.

●●●●●●●●●●●

Outpatient SubstanceAbuse CounselorF/T,

benefited position.●●●●●●●●●●●

BEC homeless shelter.Evening, nights &weekend workers.

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P/U app. & job descript at

139 Ford Street.

Ford Street Project isan EOE

F/T KITCHEN PREP & WAITSTAFF.

Formerly the BuckhornSaloon now the

Highpockety Ox Openin Mar. 895-2792

Early InterventionSpecialist

for birth-3 w/specialneeds. Early

Childhood or relatedfield.

800-234-7325

DRIVERS GoldenState Overnight

is hiring drivers withvan or pickup w/shell

for local morningdelivery routes basedin Mendocino County

area. Earn $10.00per hour plus milegereimbursement plus

additonalreimbursement

based on local fuelcost. Benefits

available includinghealth coverage and401(k) with Companymatch. Call Maurice

Stephens866-779-7726

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Driver- Class A w/2yrs. exp. Good bnfts.Curtain van and flatExpresswayTrans.

(707) 763-3503 Petaluma

Dog Groomers Asst.F/T. Apply in personTown & Country Dogs1102 S. State St. Ukiah

CUSTODIANPerform routine

cleaning tasks at different sites; on-callwork, schedule will

vary. $9.75/hr. Info. &app. Personnel

Commission UkiahUnified School

District, 1056 N. BushSt., Ukiah, CA 95482707-463-5205 E.O.E.

Currently acceptingapplications for;

Welder GMAW &GTAW; 5yrs exp MIGwelding, must be ableto read blueprints and

follow instructions; OT

required as necessary.Good benefit pkg; call

Microphor at 707-459-5563x121; or

email resume [email protected]

Courier/Reproduction oflegal docs for

reputable copy service co., trans &ins., F/T Days Fax:

707-648-8075

Community HealthRepresentative

(CHR)Guidiville Indian

Rancheria is seeking aCHR-knowledge of:Diabetes, health ed.,vital signs, and IHS

program preferable. HSdiploma required.

Must have clean DMVprint-out.

For more info. call 463-3693

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COFFEE SERVICEATTENDANT @UKIAH VALLEY

MEDICAL CENTER FT benefited, 8-hr

shift,waitressexperience preferred,

coffee knowledgehelpful. Applications

in HR, 415 Hospital Dr. Ukiah (463-7377) or fax

resume to 462-7296.For complete job

listings, please callour Job Line @ 463-

7563.

CNA’s F/T, P/T, days& PM’s. Great working

cond.Apply in person

Valley View SkilledNursing Center,

1162 S.Dora, Ukiah

CAREGIVERSPERSONAL

ATTENDANTS!Home Care Options, aregional provider of In-Home Assisted CareServices is opening anew office to serve thecounties of Mendo., Lake& Sonoma. Employeeshave access to familymedical, vision, dental,401K, paid time off,mileage, competitive pay.Flexible schedules, sleepover and live-in shiftoppor tunities! Excelbenefits, paid mileage,competitive pay, EOE.707-576-0771

AUTOParts shipping &

delivery. Good phoneskills, bilingual a plus.Go to www.thurston

autoplaza.comclick on contact to apply.

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BankingF/T Member

ServiceRepresentatives

(Teller)Mendo Lake CreditUnion is seeking anoutgoing individual whoenjoys working withthe public. Currentlywe have a F/T MSRposition open in ourUkiah branch.Candidates with PCproficiency,demonstrated cashhandling experienceand strong customerservice skills in abanking or retailenvironment andbilingual is a +.We offercompetitive salary,excellent benefits,business casual & NOSaturdays.

Send or email([email protected])

resume to Mendo Lake Credit UnionPO Box 1410,

Ukiah, CA 95482 Fax707-468-0350

Admin. Law Clerk FT$1572-$2531 DOE +

gd. bens.Fast paced, sm.non-profitlegal aid ofc.Housing/Pub.Bens. focus. Direct clientcontact. Nd sensitivityto issues affecting lowincome families. Widerange admin duties. Needgd comm/org. skills,comptr literacy a must.Fluency in Span. and/orSoc. Serv. exp., pref.

Resume/3 refs toLisa Hillegas,

LSNC421 N. Oak St.

Ukiah, CA 95482No calls pls!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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ASSISTANT ENGINEER:Total annual

compensation up to$81,256, including

managementincentive pay and flexdollars. $4,891-$5,945

per month, plusbenefits. Performs

civil engineering workrelated to designing,planning, reviewing

andinspecting publicworks and private

facilities and

developments.Complete job

description/applicationavailable at

City of Ukiah. 300Seminary Ave. Ukiah,

CA 95482 orwww.cityofukiah.com.Deadline: 5 pm,02/23/06. EOE.

$8- $10.75 hr.MORNING, EVE. &

NIGHT SHIFTS No exp. Pd. trainingprovided. Cooking,cleaning, driving &

providing living skillsassist. to adults w/

developmentaldisabilities. Will

consider resp. Hi. Schl.Sr. 485-0165, 468-0602

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Aspiring Artist?Room for a few

beginning oil painters,Tues. eves. startingFeb. 21st 7:15-9:30pm. Adele Pruitt

462-7193/467-9781

100 INSTRUCTION

FOUND: Siamese Catat farm supply.

462-3929

FOUND:On Bush & Low Gap.

Small male dog.485-0462

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PASSPORTPHOTOS

Creative Workshop759 S. State 468-0251

Looking for someoneto commute to Santa

Rosa Mon-Fri. Mywork hours are

7:30am to 4:30pm.

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Deerwood-Beautifulcustom home on .86ac. Gated and deer-

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RW Selzer Realty

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windows, new roof,new flooring

everything done.$392,500. 391-7895

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R.V., priv. rds.,variousterrain and folage.

Southern exposure.Owner may

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Orr Springs Rd.-behindelectric gate. Springw/3,000 gal. tank.Sunny location.

$399,500✽ 20 ac- AndersonValley-views, well,

perk, priv. rdwds, firs,possibly splitable.

$549,500Jackson Realty

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2 prime blding lotsClose in Rwd. Vly.

Perked, water,power, phone, cable.

paved culdesac.485-0413 evs & wknds.

760 LOTS &ACREAGE

UTILITYTRAILER2001 Morga

1 axle485-5389

690 UTILITYTRAILERS

Volvo 240 DL ‘82Needs some work.

New tires. 154,485 mi.$750 462-8157

Lexus ‘93 SC300196K, very well maint.

Minor int. & ext.abrasions. $3,800 or

comparable trade. 888-3412

Chrysler Sebring ‘04GTC Conv. 2d, Auto,a/c, pw/pdl, $15,995Ref#3894-352791

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Nissan Pathfinder ‘97XE, 4d,2wd,a/c, cd,

pw/pdl, $5,999Ref#3886-181681


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International ‘72 flatbd. Gd running cond.

but needs to go.Any offer! 485-0670

GMC Sonoma ‘97Good Cond. $5,000OBO. Dodge Grand Caravan ‘95. $4,200OBO. MCI Coach ‘7340ft. $12,000 firm 485-

0914

GMC PU ‘76 3/4 T 4 spd. 2wd w/108Korg.miles, 1 ownergreat cond. $2,500744-1728 eves only

Dodge Ram 1500 ‘02Red, CD, 5sp, alloys.

69k mi. $10,000.972-2441

670 TRUCKSFOR SALE

Ford Escape ‘06 XLTUtil. 4d, V6, a/c,

pw/pdl, CD, $18,988Ref#3890-A40429


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Dodge Ram 1500 ‘01Extra cab, V8, Auto,AC, camper shell,hitch, exc. cond.

$9,900. 462-7449, or489-4070

Chevy Silverado ‘051500, Crw cab, V8,

4wd, pw/pdl $28,995Ref#3832-251662

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Chevy Silverado ‘04,Ext. Cab., V8, a/c,

pw/pdl, Cd $21,995Ref#3287-1295520


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CHEVY S10 LS ’03Ext. Cab, V6, 2wd,A/C, CD, $10,988Ref#3837-189849


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Chevy ‘98 Silverado V8,lthr, 4wd, A/C, pw/pdl,

CD, $13,599Ref#3851-142109


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670 TRUCKSFOR SALE

Chevy Astro Minivan ’05, 3d,A/C,pw/pdl, Cd, $15,995Ref#3806-119107


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660 VANSFOR SALE

Jeep Wrangler ‘01Black, Premium tires,wheels & sound. 59k$10,000 972-2441

GMC Yukon ‘9865K Miles. All power,

leather, etc.468-8448

Datsun/Nissan Trucks‘80, ‘81, ‘82, 4x4 parts

and more! 485-0204

CHEVY SUBURBAN1988 Silverado

4x4 3/4 Ton.Very nice cond.

New tires.$2900 Firm391-9832

650 4X4'SFOR SALE

18’ Rims w/brand newtires. Used only 6

months. GreatCondition $700 OBO459-2140 after 5pm

2002 ChevySilverado rims,

caps & usable tires.4 = $100. 468-1445

630 AUTO PARTS &ACCESSORIES

2003SUZUKI

INTRUDER1400.

3200 mi. Like new.V+H exhaust.

Corbin seat, shield,bags. Black/Silver.

$5300.463-2424,489-5205

620 MOTOR-CYCLES

MOVING SALELAST PHASE

Everything goes....Fri. only. 8-?

6570 N. State St.Calpella.

Rain or Shine.

Big Sale at My Lucky Day.Clothing $3 bag. Books$1 bag. Wed. Thurs Fri.Sat. 10-5

1490 S. State St.

Alert-Senior CenterThrift Open Mon-Sat10-4, Donations &volunteers needed

462-4343

590 GARAGESALES

Sheltie & Cavalier KingCharles Adult females.Call for pics: 707-725-

6365

Puppies! Pit Bull 7wks,parents on site, $250.489-9898

Minnie DachshundsAKC 6wks M/F

Chocolates & B/T. $500Will deliver. 707-983-

6257 or 350-7776

Mendo. Co.Shep.Pups.

Free744-8740

Jack Russell pups.champion blood lineMale/fem. $250 ea.

Wht/Tan707-998-4877

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

MendocinoCounty AnimalCare & Control.

All cats

50% off

adoption feesthru Feb. 24.Please find aplace in your

heart and homefor a cat or catsthat would love

to be part ofyour family.

♥ 463-4427 ♥

FOUNDRight after flood.Grey & White fullgrown friendly

cat.Oak Manor area.

462-3461

Border Collie 11months old. Great dog.

Needs great home.485-0292

6 yr. old miniaturehorse & full size goat,

both 4 $200 467-3855/472-2851

5 Healthy AmericanPitbull Terrier Pups.

1M/4F. $250/ea Call forpics. 362-6084

++++ ++++ ++++

THREEOLD CATS

need a home for theirremaining years. Theseare outside cats. They

showed up at ourranch long ago, but

now we are moving tothe city and the newowners want themgone. All are fixed.

We’ll pay for all food(Hill’s

Science Diet) and anyvet care for the rest of

their lives.Call Mark at

391-4807

500 PETS &SUPPLIES

Whitfield Pellet StoveModel WP2 Advantage,floor pad, Ceiling mount& pipes. $995 OBO 467-1400

WANTEDI BUY COINS!

Private Collector 621-1308, 485-7750

SPA-Deluxe ‘05model. 30 jets.

Therapy seat. Neverused. Warr.Can del.$2650.707-468-4300

HOT TUB ‘06 Therapy Spa. All jets.Lrg. & Jumbo. Never

used. Wrnty. Candeliver. Worth $6500Sell: $2950. 766-8622

FIREWOOD. Cords ofseasoned oak. Comeson pallet. Can deliver.

18”. 621-3177

Entertainment CenterChair with ottoman.

Jewelry. Dolls.463-0953

Dry Oak Firewood 1 cord $270, 1/2 cord$150. Free Delivery.

467-1159

¸¸¸¸¸BEAUTIFUL

MARQUEESTONE

WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT

RING SET.14 smaller diamonds

surrounding stone.10K gold. Size 7.5.

Paid $695before tax.Asking

$300 firm.468-0907

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480 MISC.FOR SALE

USEDAPPLIANCES

& FURNITURE.Guaranteed. 485-1216

460 APPLIANCES

Custom MapleCOFFEE TABLE

30”x50” - draw & glassprotective top. $150.

468-1445

440 FURNITURE

Seeking older femaleroom mate, N/S/D LGBTfriendly Must like animals& teens. Lg country home$600/mo. includes util.462-7390

380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT

RoommateWanted $550/mo

Call 217-8652

Large Room in RanchHouse. Very nice.$450/mo incl. utils.

489-1069

Housemate to shareLrg. 4 bd. house. Fem.pref. $600 incl. utils. 462-4125

Female pref’d to sharequiet hm. Home

privileges. No S/D/P$460/mo

Cell 650-630-0172

380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT

Quiet young couple &baby boy seeking aplace to park R.V. &

veh., fair rent. Elec. &water is all we need.

888-3412

370 WANTEDTO RENT

Immaculate 3bd/2baWestside homew/private yard

$1650/mo 367-3428

IMMAC. 2BD1BA.2 garages, lrg. yd.

New carpet, no pets.Nr. St. Mary’s.$1200mo. sec.

468-0834

3bdrm 1bth in Ukiah$1,450/mo. +$1,450dep. N/P 462-8293

3bd1ba. Quiet area.$1200mo. + $1800 sec.

No pets/No smk Nosec. 8. 463-8640

3bd 2ba Willits $1300Nice yd lake & forest+more. N/S P? (707)-486-7193/456-0648

2bd.1.5 ba mobile.N/S. N/P. Hopland.

$800/mo. 462-8008,367-0438

2 bdrm. 2 ba. Formaldin. rm. Wd. stvs, gasfurn., carport. Priv.setting. S. of town.$1075. 467-3645Ernie Fine Agent

330 HOMESFOR RENT

Upper Lg. 2BD.Xclean. Quiet.

165 Oak Manor Ct.No S/P/Sec. 8.

$750+Dep. 462-2234

3bd1.5ba. Ukiahtownhouse. Frplc. W/D

HU. Gar. yard.$1000/mo. + dep.

707-433-6688

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

320 DUPLEXES

Spacious 2bdrm. 1 baincl. ht, AC, wat, &

garb.w/balcony, patio& pool, $800/mo.

No pets. 462-8600

Roomy 2 Bd.upstairs apt. w/lovelyview. Newly renovated

& avail. now!$725/mo. Selzer Realty 468-0411

MOVE IN SPECIAL!

1/2-off 1 mo. rentw/6 mo. lease @

Sierra Sunset Apts.Call Selzer Realty

468-0411

❤HEART of UKIAH ❤LUXURY TOWNHOME2bd2.5ba avail 1/1.

Sml pet OK. 463-2973

CREEKSIDE Apts1 & 2 bdrms. 1story/yards. $650 & $750

Mgr. 459-9735

Clean 2 Bdrm apt.quiet Westside 4-plex.good credit, N/S, nopets, $725/mo. 462-

3563

625 N. STATE ST.PARK PLACE

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

3bd, 2ba, TwnHs. W/D,G/D, D/W, lg. bckyrd,N/P. $985/mo + dep.707-489-4411

2bd. 1 ba $8002 bd. TH $8253bdr 2 ba. $1100

No Section 8.LEE KRAEMER

PROPERTY MGMT463-2134

1bd- $700/mo+Dep.2bd- $800/mo+Dep.

All Utilities Incl.No Pets, No Sec.8

462-8700

1bd $625 Wtr&gar pd.Studio, all utils pd.

$580. Downtown Ukiah357-5575

300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED

Office/Store Front.533 A S. State St.$475/mo 485-7578

or 462-3008

Banquet Hall &Kitchen Ukiah SeniorCenter 499 Leslie St.

462-4343

250 BUSINESSRENTALS

OFFICE/SHOP 435sf2193 S. State St. Uk.Wtr pd. good park.

$330/mo. + sec.707-462-8273

OFFICESPACES776 S. State St.340 sf. $375/mo.390 sf. $425/mo.780 sf. $850/mo.

Incl util., janitor, offstreet parking.

468-5426

Great Retail or Services LocationDowntown Ukiah

116 & 118 N. School+ - 2,000 Sq Ft / $1,400

+ - 800 Sq Ft/ $975+ - 10,000 Sq Ft/ $7,000

309 North Main+ - 2600 Sq Ft / $1,350

720 North State+ - 4,000 Sq Ft / $3,000Madison Pacific Properties707-462-4265/Realtor

www.madisonpacific.comwww.homepages/madison

COMMERCIALRESIDENTIAL &OFFICE SPACE

AVAILABLEFor recorded Listings,Call 462-1840 Ext. 195

COMMERCIALLEASE UKIAH

2030 Industry Rd.1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx.

w/400 sf office 2. 2500 Sq. Ft. Aprx.

w/200 sf officeSteve 462-6164

Building for Lease7,000sf 930 TennesseeSt., Vallejo Show Roomoffices or retail store.Loading dock, pull-updoor, back yard. 925-

457-7117

250 BUSINESSRENTALS

Local VendingROUTE. Must Sell!

All for $10,995 (800) 440-7761

210 BUSINESSOPPORT.

Financial Difficulties?All types of loans.

Good or bad credit. Noadvance fee. (866)

361-503624 hrs.

BANKRUPTCYis it for me?

FREEconsultation by phone!

Atty Ed Dechant800-823-0600

205 FINANCIALSERVICES

Housekeeper,Minimum 3 hours.

Olga Garcia 468-1349

Cabinets & FurnitureFine quality, hand

crafted. Call 857-3399www.clintholeman.com

200 SERVICESOFFERED

Youth Worker,Ukiah TransitionalLiving Program:16 hrs/wk, mostly

evenings/weekends.Supervising, facilitating

living skills, groupeducation, with

homeless youngadults. $8.00-$11.00

p/h., no benefits. 463-4915 job

description/req- uiredapplication.

YOUTH WORKERCASE MANAGER

25 hr/wk, incl. someweekends and

weeknights.Supervising, providing

life skills education,counseling, substance

abuse prevention,parent education, with

homeless youngadults. $8.81-9.91 p/h,

no benefits.463-4915 job

description/req- uiredapplication.

Youth Advocate for Foster Family Agency IntensiveTreatment Foster

Care Program.Will aid foster parentsw/child rearing problems.Assist children & youthw/difficulties in socialadjustments. Must haveAA in Social ScienceField w/1 yr exp or BA &initial training upon hire.Must be able to work eves& wknds. 20-29 hrs. wk.Pay $10 & up DOE.Must pass fingerprintclearance, have physical& TB before hire. Faxresume to: Attn: Angie(707)-462-6994 or mail to:PO Box 422, Ukiah, CA95482. EOE.

SCHOOL BEHAVIORSPECIALIST

FT $11-$22/HR. AAdegree & exp. req’d.MFT Intern hrs. avail.Provide counselingand other supportwithin classroomsetting. Med./Ret.

bnfts. CornerstoneSchool 485-7934

120 HELPWANTED

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Operator:$3,295-$4,005/mo.plus benefits. Must

possess Grade I CAWastewater Op.

Certificate: Completejob

description/applicationavailable at:

City of Ukiah, 300Seminary Ave. Ukiah,

CA 95482 orwww.cityofukiah.com

Deadline Extended5 pm, 2/28/06. EOE

Vegetation maintenanceCo. looking for FT Poleclearers. Drug screen,clean DMV, union. CallDan. 707-367-1609

UTILITYWORKER II

City of Healdsburg.

Salary:$3388-$4126/mo.,

plus excellentbenefit package.

Performs a wide varietyof semi-

skilled and skilledmaintenance dutiesin the installation,

construction, repair,maintenance and

landscaping of Cityfacilities and systemoperations, includingthe skilled operation

of power drivenequipment. Requireseducation equivalentto completion of the

twelfth grade and twoyears experience in

construction ormaintenance work,preferably including

the operation ofconstruction

equipment or theperformance of

trades work. State ofCalifornia Class BDriver’s license is

also required.Deadline to apply:

Friday, February 24,2006.

Requestapplication

materials: City of Healdsburg

Personnel Office,401 Grove Street,Healdsburg, CA

95448707-431-3322.EOE/AA/ADA

Ukiah Unified School District

is seeking applicants toAssist teachers, servefood, perform clericalwork, clean bldgs., monitorcampuses, drive a bus,etc; substitute and/orperm. Qual., sites & hrs.vary. Salaries range from$8.84-$11.85/hr.Info & app: PersonnelCommission, 1056 N.Bush St., Ukiah, CA95482, 707-463-5205.E.O.E.

TRUE TO LIFEChildren’s Services

is looking for a FTaide. Position req. validCDL & pr ior exp.w/children.

Duties incl.transporting,supervising,

providing creation,day & occasional

overnight respite forshelter care

parents.Comp. sal.Exp. county. Contact

TLC463-1100

TRUE TO LIFECHILDREN’SSERVICES

seeks 2 additionalhomes for Shelter Care

program N. County & Coast

areas. Applicants needto have at least 1 sparebdrm to house a child

for up to 30 days.Guaranteed monthlyallotment. Generous

increase uponplacement. Income tax-

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

Home with no more than1 biological child

considered.Retirees invited to

apply. Contact TLC707-463-1100Lic#236800809

NCO Head Start-Ukiah

Temp Prog Asst l-ll/Educ. Suppt - AA inbus or rel’d fld + 2 yrsjob exp, Computer,Office Mngt, & Sp/EngBil pref. Posn may turnFT. $12.84-$13.50/hrDOQ. NCO appw/transcripts req. 800-606-5550x333 orwww.ncoinc.orgCloses: 2/21. EOE

120 HELPWANTED

Truck Driver (nights)Mendocino ForestProducts, Co. LLC

Join one of the largest local employers

as a Truck Driver.Requires 1 yr. min.

road exp., Class “A” DL, current DOT

physical exam card, &clean DMV. Excellent

benefits, minimalwkends and

overnights. Please call707-485-6749

for an application.EOE/ADA.

TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL

18-25 enthusiasticindividuals needed to

travel full timerepresenting major

publications. Must be18 or over and free to

start immediately. Hoteland transportation

provided 2 weeks paidtraining, 888-741-2190

Temp. ASSISTANTCOOK position. May

lead to FT.Experience needed.

Pre-employmentphysical & drug

testing req’d. Dental, Vision, Medical

benefits. Free co-opchild care.

Apply:Trinity School

915 W. Church St.,Ukiah

Telephone OperatorF/T, all shifts &wkends. Typing,spelling, phone skills a must.

Benefits offered.Apply in person960 N. State St.

Ukiah.

Supportdevelopmentally

disabled in their own home. PT,

FT & wkends. PUapplication at

Mountain View1000 Sanford Ranch Rd.

Ukiah. 468-9331.

Staff Expansion!We Need:

RNs, Medical Assistants, and

Drivers

Blood Centers of thePacific’s donor sitelocated in Ukiah seeksto fill the followingpositions immediately!Come join our team ina healthy workenvironment! Allpositions require a validCA drivers license,acceptable driving recordand ability to interacteffectively with public andstaff.

RNs & MEDICALASSISTANTS

Work with healthyvolunteer communityblood donors. We offera full training andorientation program.RNs require a valid CARN license. MAs requiresix months related exp.or MA certificate &three months relevantexp.

DRIVERS20 Hours

Will set-up/breakdownequipment forcommunity blood drives,transport supplies andstaff as needed. Mustbe able to lift & carry upto 50 lbs. Requires oneyear relevant exp. ClassB license preferred, butnot required.

Send resume to: BCPHuman Resources, JobCode: UK P.O. Box591329, San Francisco,CA 94159-1329 oremail:[email protected] or fax (415) 749-6620. EOE/AA.www.bloodcenters.org

Senior WastewaterTreatment Plant

Operator:$4,014-$4,879 permo. plus benefits.Valid Class C CA.

Driv. Lic., possessionof a Grade III

California Wastewateroperator Certificate &

4 years exp. in thewastewater treatment

field req.Complete job

description/applicationavailable at:


CA 95482 or

www.cityofukiah.comDeadline: 5 p.m.02/28/06. EOE.

120 HELPWANTED

SOCIALWORKER

III-IV-VMendocino

CountyDepartment ofSocial Services

Children and AdultServices Divisions

Bi-weekly salary $1516-$1592-$1671

Social Worker positionsworking with at riskchildren, elderly anddisabled adults,advocates for benefitsand protective services.Case managementexperience + MSW or21 year graduatgedegree. level III requriesBA or 30 units in arelated field.

For info call 707-467-5866 to

apply online:www.mss.ca.gov

“CareerOpportunities”.Closes: 03-03-06

SENIORPROGRAMMANAGER

MendocinoCounty Dept. ofSocial Services

Salary $2176-$2644/biwkly

Opportunity to manage program

divisions that provide protective/supportive services

to vulnerablechildren. overseecomplex service

systems andpersonnel funcitons.College degree or

MSW or MA degreeand management

experience.For info call

707-467-5866or go to:

www.mss.ca.gov to“Career

Opportunities.”Closes 3/03/06.

SENIORCIVIL ENGINEER:

Total annualcompensation up to$85,030, including

managementincentive pay and flexdollars. $5,136-$6,242

per month, plusbenefits. Performsprofessional civilengineering work

related to supervising,designing, planning,

reviewing, andinspecting publicworks and private

facilities anddevelopments.Complete job

description/applicationavailable at


CA 95482www.cityofukiah.comDeadline: 5 pm,02/23/06 EOE

SECURITYGUARDS

wanted ASAP. SalaryDOE. FT.

Fax resume 510-471-6572.

Benefits! Phone:510-713-1260

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

State St.

RN CirculatorFT. PT, PD,Day Shift

No On-Call, No Wknds

Ukiah Surgery Center467-2120

RETAIL P/TExp. nec. Days.Bring resume to 202 S. State St.

RELIEF DRIVERinside sales

shipping/receiving.Must have hazmat endorsement. Full

benefit packaging &401k. Apply at

UKIAH OXYGEN CO.3470 N. State St. Ukiah

JOIN THE HELPFULHARDWARE FOLKS

AT MENDO MILL,WILLITS

Bring your previousexp. and help our

customers.*Paint Department*Yard Sales*Receiving Dept.*Contractor Sales

Apply at 305 E. Commercial,

Willits, CaNO Phone calls

Please.Must be able to pass

physical and drugscreen upon

job offer.

120 HELPWANTED

RECREATIONSUPERVISOR

City of Healdsburg.Salary range$4748-$5708/

per month, plusexcellent benefit

package.Under general

direction,coordinates, directsand plans a variety

of facility usefunctions;

supervises theorganization and

planning of programdevelopment;

directs schedulingof

athletic fields,school grounds,

parks andcommunity facilities,

prepares budgetrequests, reportsand informational

statements on program activities

and supervises andoversees the

operation of Cityowned pool.

Position requires afour-year degree in

recreation, ed-ucation, physicaleducation, publicadministration or a closely related

field and two years experience inrecreation program

planning animplementationwhich included

the supervision ofpaid recreationalpersonnel and

volunteers.Apply by

Wednesday, March8, 2006, 5:00 p.m.Resume and City

applicationrequired.

For applicationcontact the

City of Healdsburg

Personnel Office401 Grove Street,Healdsburg, CA

95448Phone

707-431-3322.EOE/AA/ADA. Findus on the Web at

www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us.

RECEPTIONISTfor foster family agencylooking for fr iendlyprofessional to answermulti-line phone, usevoice mail, fill in forrecords mgr. data entry,typing, filing. Must passbackground check beforehire. Applicant must have2 years experience inprofessional workenvironment, keepconfidentiality. Must knowWord, Excel & Outlook,great communicationskills.

Fax resumes to Attn:Human

Resource Dept.707-462-6994

or mail toPO Box 422

Ukiah, CA 95482. EOE.

RECEPTION/FRONTOFFICE. $10hr. P/T.

Chiropractic office inUkiah. Bilingual Eng/Span. Lite computer,file, collections, someexp. pref. 355-0062

R/A WILL TRAINMountain View Senior Living

Apply within 1343 S. Dora St. Ukiah

R.D.A.Park Fall Dental

1252 Airport ParkBlvd. Suite D-1,Ukiah, CA 95482

707-462-8719Looking for an

R. D.A. to join us atour new state of theart office. Must be ateam player & willing

to work hard.Competitive pay

w/benefits. Pleaseapply at the office orfax resume to Tonia

@ 463-8632

PROPERTYMANAGEMENT CO.seeks competent,

reliable maintenanceperson. Must have own

transportation, validD.L., currentinsurance.

$13.00-$15.00hr. Sendresume to

PO Box 1389, Ukiah.

HOSPICE SERVICES OFLAKE COUNTY has an

immed.opening for a FT RN

w/bnfts. HomeHealth/Hospice exp. a

+, Excel opportunity formotivated RN who

enjoys interaction withpatients & families. For

immed. interview,contact

Arnie Pomeroy @ 263-6222 or fax

resume 263-4045. P/UApp 1717 So. Main St.

Lakeport. EOE

120 HELPWANTED

POLICE OFFICER(Entry Level & Lateral):

$3,545 - $4,989 per mo., + benefits.

Bilingual(Eng/Span pref’d)

Application/jobdescription;available at :

City of Ukiah, 300Seminary Ave, Ukiah,

CA 95482;www.cityofukiah.comContinuous Hiring-Open Until Filled.

EOE Information onvoluntary info’l,

preparatory workshopcan be downloadedwww.cityofukiah.com

BeginningStrings Teacher-Mon

& Tues 10:50-3:00p.m.$30.00/ hour. FaxResume to Dolly @

467-1857

NEW EXCITING POSITION WORKING

WITH KIDS 6 wks pd vacation401 K. Day & Eve

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

to 463-6957.

MEDICALEMS

COORDINATORCounty of Sonoma, CA$61,903-$75,261/yr.

Assist with planning,coordination andevaluation of Agencypolicies, activities andgoals. Incumber is EMSAgency l iaison forMendocino County. Applyby 2/28/06.For complete job info, andto apply, visitwww.sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE

MEDICAL BILLINGMust be familiar withICD9 & CPT coding

$12-17 DOE benefitsFax: 707-468-0793

[email protected]

Make a Difference!Looking for Foster

Family in MendocinoCounty for a young

teen who loves animals, especiallyhorses! Call Wendy

Redwood Children’s Services, Inc.

if you are interested @707-467-2000

Looking for PTreceptionist. Good

phone andcommunication skills amust. Some computer

exp. pref’d. Sendresume attn: Michelle.

50 West LakeMendocino Dr. or fax

463-3107

Looking for motivatedfriendly people to work

in fast paced env.Counter position Applywithin 113 W. Perkins

Ask for Lisa.

Looking for a job in theInsurance field? We

are looking for the rightperson to work in an

insurance office to sell,market, and assist theagent in all insuranceneeds. Competitive

comp. & bnfts. Willingto be licensed for fireand casualty and lifeand health ins. FBI

background check req.Send res to 488 N.

State St., Ukiah

LIKECHILDREN?This might be

the job for you.CHILDCAREWORKERS,ALL SHIFTS.

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

GREAT NEW MEDICAL, DENTAL,

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

Apply:TRINITY YOUTH

SERVICES915 W. Church St. or

on [email protected]

Legal SecretaryMannon,

King & JohnsonFull time. Probate and

Civil experiencepreferred. Must becomputer literate.

Immediate opening.Fax resume 468-0284

Compassionateperson to care for

fully disabled adults.462-1902

120 HELPWANTED

THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 -13

LANDSCAPING

CREEKSIDELANDSCAPE

License #624806 C27RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIALComplete Landscape Installation

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

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

Joe Morales(707) 744-1912

(707) 318-4480 cell

CONSTRUCTION

Foundation to finish

Homes • Additions• Kitchens • Decks

Lic. #580504

707.485.8954707.367.4040 cell

**To original owner.Lic. # 292494

Insured Bonded

GUTTERS

Prepainted Seamless Gutters27 Colors to Choose From

Aluminum • Copper • SteelLimited Lifetime Warranty**

462-2468

FREEESTIMATES

Family Owned for 40 Years

OgeeGutter

CurvedFaceGutter

5 1/2” 5 1/2”4”

FasciaGutter

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

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Advancing issues outnum-bered decliners by more than2 to 1 on the New York StockExchange

Bonds fell, with the yieldon the 10-year Treasury noterising to 4.61 percent from4.58 percent late Monday. TheU.S. dollar was mixed againstother major currencies inEuropean trading. Gold priceswere lower.

Crude oil futures fell amid

expectations that a U.S. sup-ply report Wednesday willshow higher crude invento-ries. A barrel of light crudesettled at $59.57 a barrel,down $1.67, in trading on the

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Energy prices have beendeclining steeply. Gasolinefutures have fallen roughly 22percent in the last two weeks,

while crude is down roughly13 percent and natural gasprices are 50-percent lowerthan their mid-Decemberpeak, Sitko said.

McCutcheon said. “They challenge him to a

fight, and he starts to believe itmay be gang related. One ormore of the suspects displaysgang signs, using his hands,”McCutcheon said.

The victim, in an apparentattempt to avoid a fight insidethe flower shop, allegedlyconvinced the men to allowhim to finish his business, andsuggested meeting with themoutside after he was done.

“However, just as he thinksthey are going to leave, one ofthe suspects reaches out andforcibly removes from his per-son gold jewelry,”McCutcheon said. “And theyare very valuable items,” headded, though he would notdisclose the jewelry’s worth orwhat it looked like.

Jewelry in hand, the thievesran from the store and headedwestbound on Standley Street,according to McCutcheon.

Ukiah Police officers, whowere in the area when some-

one called 911 to report theincident, located three of thesuspects almost immediately.

UPD Detective Glenn Stark-- who at the time of the callwas in the Mendocino CountyCourthouse -- detained one ofthe suspects on the corner ofSchool and Standley streets,

McCutcheon said. Soon after,other officers located twoadditional suspects -- also onfoot -- in the 300 block ofNorth Oak Street.

Cheshire Mila Maiava, 19,Abraham Ramos Corona, 19,and Cesar Corona, 21, all ofFort Bragg, were arrested on

suspicion of robbery, criminalconspiracy, burglary and par-ticipation in a criminal streetgang.

The suspects were identi-fied by witnesses. Video sur-veillance from the courthousealso assisted in identifying thesuspects, McCutcheon said.Apparently, police knew thesuspects had been inside thecourthouse prior to the rob-bery, so they showed the filmto the victim, and he pointedout the men. He also identi-fied them in person,McCutcheon said.

At least two other suspectsare still at large, and the jew-elry has not yet been located,McCutcheon said.

The Mendocino CountySheriff’s Office, theCalifornia Highway Patroland courthouse security staffassisted police with the inci-dent.

Police are actively seekingthe other suspects. Anyonewith information regardingtheir whereabouts is encour-aged to call 463-6262.

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THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNALWEATHER

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Since the free hotlinebecame available after theFeb. 3 presidential declarationapproving federal disasterfunds, 86 Mendocino Countyresidents have registered withFEMA out of 1,892 statewide.

One woman meeting withFEMA officials, MarieAbranya, said the RussianRiver completely tore out sec-tions of her back yard. Despiteneeding help from multipleagencies -- county, state andfederal -- because of the river,Abranya is now feeling moreconfident about collecting atleast the minimum financial

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“It was a little tedious andnerve-wracking because it’s astressful situation to beginwith,” she said. “You’re talk-ing to someone who has toread you all these disclaimersand they ask for a lot of infor-mation. Time will tell if it wastime well spent.”

FEMA sets aside 7.5 per-cent of its funding to help mit-igate severe damage for thenext disaster. Other fiscalpieces of the aid package puz-zle, aside from individualgrants or low-interest loans,are public assistance dollarsthat go to local governments.

Recovery center hours willextend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday and10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,with a center-mandated breakon Sunday.

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make up the Planning Team.Such a plan was selected fromthe options box because itmaintained separation whilenot becoming a full-fledgeddepartment and because itused existing resources aswell as additional resourceson a streamlined level.

“This magnitude of changein such a short period of time isnot our preferred way of doingbusiness,” but the public hassuch a strong desire for thechange, said Alison Glassey,the county’s chief operatingofficer. “We are aware we arecreating challenges for our-selves for our remaining func-tions. We’re willing to takethose challenges on.”

Other alterations consideredby the executive office includ-ed: a new interim departmentfor advance planning, a “fire-wall” between advance plan-ning activities and day-to-dayfunctions inside the planningdepartment and a work groupof various public resources tobe charged with advancedplanning.

Ray Hall, planning depart-ment director, and PamTownsend, senior planner, arethe only current staffersassigned to full-time planning.Both are assigned to devotehalf their time to the issue.

The county also took thepopular step of alloting com-pletion dates to variousPlanning and BuildingDepartment projects. Thecounty grading ordinance isslated for finality on Aug. 31;the Ukiah Valley Area Plan onDec. 31, 2007, and the countygeneral plan’s update by Nov.30, 2008. The local coastalplan and the Mendocino TownPlan were not scheduled forcompletion.

The supervisors did not voteon the proposed overhaul, butinstead provided initial input.They will formally state pref-erences on a more definitiveplan at an upcoming meeting.

Some noted with under-standing the tentative salarycosts -- $75,000 each for fivenew staffers, three of whichwould come out of the existingbudget -- and potential consul-tant services that could cost upto $700,000 for the three pro-jects scheduled for completionand the county housing ele-ment.

The board shared concernsas well. Supervisor HalWagenet requested projecttimelines with stronger analy-sis, and Supervisor KendallSmith asked that boardinvolvement be woven into theteam. The proposed make-uptabbed Hall, Air QualityManagement District HeadDean Wolbach andTransportation Head HowardDeshield as the board’s leader-ship, with Tony Shaw provid-ing executive office support.

A group of communitymembers would provide inputas well.

The executive office is stillconsidering placing whatremains of the planningdepartment into the manage-ment structure of anotherdepartment on a temporarybasis.

Any proposal for a morato-rium on building would beimpacted by how quickly thecounty moves forward on itsprojects, staff said. ThePlanning Team (a potentiallytemporary name, staff assured)could be established withinone month after the commit-ment of resources is deter-mined.

Seth Freedland can be reachedat [email protected].


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Ukiah Police Officer Chris Gordon helps arrest twomen on Oak Street who are suspected of participat-ing in a robbery Tuesday afternoon in the 100 block ofNorth State Street.


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