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By KATIE MINTZ The Daily Journal They sat around a large table in the Mendocino-Lake county unit of the American Cancer Society in Ukiah Monday, mirrors in hand. Spread in front of them: an array of mascara, founda- tion, powder compacts, blush and more. As the two-hour “Look Good ... Feel Better” session came to a close, licensed cosmetologist and owner of Creations Salon in Willits Lin Wright joked as she struggled to tie a floral, orange scarf around one participant’s full head of hair. “You’re not supposed to have hair,” Wright said, eliciting laughs from women as they packed up their compli- mentary makeup bags with products from brands like Clinique, Elizabeth Arden and MAC Cosmetics. This is the scene the second Monday of each month at the local American Cancer Society office, 115 E. Smith St., which participates in the nationwide “Look Good ... Feel Better” program for women cancer patients who are undergo- ing radiation or chemotherapy treatment. For about the last year and half, ACS Community Services Director Susan Keegan said these sessions have helped local women feel better about them- selves on the outside, though they may not feel good on the inside. “You give women back their identity and a sense of dignity because they look the way they want to and don’t have to feel like a victim,” Keegan said. Cosmetologists like Wright, one of six volunteers for the area, teach the women makeup application techniques to com- pensate for lost eyebrows and eyelashes, as well as how to style wigs and scarves. “It’s been so wonderful for me to be able to share my knowledge and to be able to let these ladies know that they can still be beautiful,” Wright said. “It’s important how you feel about yourself.” According to a report released by “Look Good ... Feel Better,” nine in 10 women with cancer said looking good really does help them feel better, even when they’re not feeling well. On Monday, two participants in the program, both going through chemother- apy for breast cancer, agreed. “It boosts your morale,” Lee Madsen of Ukiah said. “Especially when you lose all of your hair and you look in the mirror and think, ‘Oh, my lord.’ But then you have a pro- gram like this, and here we are, all look- ing beautiful.” Kathy Starback, also of Ukiah, is about halfway through her chemotherapy treatment. “This encourages you to get up every morning, put your makeup on and face that day,” Starbuck said. Wright, who got involved with the program about a year ago after getting a letter from the American Cancer Society The Ukiah DAILY JOURNAL DAILY JOURNAL World briefly ..........Page 2 INSIDE 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 156 50 cents tax included email: [email protected] ukiahdailyjournal.com Ukiah boys improve to 3-1 .............Page 7 Tomorrow: Sunny skies Your health: Ask Dr. Gott ..............Page 3 REGION North Coast’s organic effort Mendocino County’s local newspaper .....................................Page 8 TUESDAY Sept. 12, 2006 7 58551 69301 0 509 S. State St. • Ukiah 462-7305 IT’S HOT TUB TIME IT’S HOT TUB TIME IT’S TIME TO REVIVE YOURSELF IN A NEW SPA FROM MOIR’S Applicant says she’ll go to the state By JAMES ARENS The Daily Journal The county school board of education has turned down an arts-based charter school for Ukiah and upheld Ukiah Unified School District’s rejection of Kim Logan’s Ukiah Academy of the Arts. Logan, director of the Charter Academy of the Redwoods, went to the county board as the next step in the process of trying to get the new charter school approved. The Mendocino County Office of Education board of trustees identified nine concerns with the Ukiah Academy of the Arts but they denied the charter petition for two major reasons: The first was because the charter school is identified as a school for the arts, specifically the visual and performing arts. After a review of the charter, a board ad hoc committee look- ing at the charter said they found that visual and performing arts are not a core component of the program. And, they said, given recent court rulings regarding application of the False Claims Act to charter schools, representation of the program could open the door to possible legal problems in the future if the petition were to be granted. The second reason pertained to students being disciplined. The Ukiah Academy of the Arts proposal had policies that would charge parents fines for tardiness and truancy which, according to MCOE legal counsel Bob Henry, were unacceptable and illegal per the California Attorney General’s Office. While MCOE was willing to work with Logan on the other concerns that the Ukiah Unified School District and MCOE had, MCOE could not make changes to the charter under this review and had to approve or deny it as submitted. Both major concerns would have to be changed quite a bit and the discipline fee concern would have to be completely taken out, warranting a “material change.” Logan was not ready to comment on the board’s decision Monday but was appreciative of the time MCOE took on this petition. “We would really just like to thank the board,” Logan said. “We have really appreciat- ed the focus on the children and the serious- DA files against FB councilman Fort Bragg Advocate-News FORT BRAGG - Fort Bragg City Councilman Brian Baltierra has been charged with alleged violation of a domestic violence court order and petty theft according to District Attorney Norm Vroman. On Aug. 24, according to a Sheriff’s Office dispatch, a subject, thought to be Baltierra, had jumped out of a county vehicle near Highway 20 and Benson Lane and was picked up by a motorist. On Aug. 29, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at the Cleone Grocery and Campground reporting that a suspect, listed as Baltierra by the Sheriff’s Office log, had allegedly stolen a cell phone. Vroman said that Baltierra would be sent a courtesy letter to appear in court on a certain date. Should Baltierra fail to appear, a bench warrant would be issued for his arrest. At the time of the Aug. 24 incident, officials including Fort Bragg City Manager Linda Ruffing and Interim Fort Bragg Police Chief Steven Willis said they could not comment due to medically-related details. Baltierra told the newspaper that he had no knowledge of any incident that day and claimed he had gone to work as usual. MCOE board also rejects arts school To add 20,000 Indian casino slots By STEVE GEISSINGER MediaNews Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO - The Legislature may reconvene to address Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pacts with Indian casinos for nearly 20,000 new slot machines, which would create mega-casinos overshadow- ing Las Vegas offerings. Republican legislative leaders demanded in a letter that Democratic leaders, who run the Legislature, “immediately recall” both the Assembly and Senate to approve the compacts. A spokesman for Schwarzenegger, who also has the power to reconvene lawmakers, said Saturday the governor has ruled nothing out. Looking good ... And feeling better about themselves Katie Mintz/The Daily Journal Kathy Starback, who’s halfway through with chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, checks her reflection as “Look Good ... Feel Better” cos- metologist Lin Wright shows participants different ways to style wigs and tie scarves. There are more than 150 wigs to choose from for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment, all available free of charge, at the local American Cancer Society unit, Community Services Director Susan Keegan said. 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By KATIE MINTZThe Daily Journal
They sat around a large table in theMendocino-Lake county unit of theAmerican Cancer Society in UkiahMonday, mirrors in hand. Spread in frontof them: an array of mascara, founda-tion, powder compacts, blush and more.
As the two-hour “Look Good ... FeelBetter” session came to a close, licensedcosmetologist and owner of CreationsSalon in Willits Lin Wright joked as shestruggled to tie a floral, orange scarfaround one participant’s full head ofhair.
“You’re not supposed to have hair,”Wright said, eliciting laughs fromwomen as they packed up their compli-mentary makeup bags with productsfrom brands like Clinique, ElizabethArden and MAC Cosmetics.
This is the scene the second Mondayof each month at the local AmericanCancer Society office, 115 E. Smith St.,which participates in the nationwide“Look Good ... Feel Better” program forwomen cancer patients who are undergo-ing radiation or chemotherapy treatment.
For about the last year and half, ACSCommunity Services Director SusanKeegan said these sessions have helpedlocal women feel better about them-selves on the outside, though they maynot feel good on the inside.
“You give women back their identityand a sense of dignity because they lookthe way they want to and don’t have tofeel like a victim,” Keegan said.
Cosmetologists like Wright, one of sixvolunteers for the area, teach the womenmakeup application techniques to com-pensate for lost eyebrows and eyelashes,as well as how to style wigs and scarves.
“It’s been so wonderful for me to beable to share my knowledge and to beable to let these ladies know that theycan still be beautiful,” Wright said. “It’simportant how you feel about yourself.”
According to a report released by“Look Good ... Feel Better,” nine in 10women with cancer said looking goodreally does help them feel better, evenwhen they’re not feeling well.
On Monday, two participants in theprogram, both going through chemother-apy for breast cancer, agreed.
“It boosts your morale,” Lee Madsenof Ukiah said. “Especially when you
lose all of your hairand you look in themirror and think,‘Oh, my lord.’ Butthen you have a pro-gram like this, andhere we are, all look-ing beautiful.”
Kathy Starback,
also of Ukiah, is about halfway throughher chemotherapy treatment.
“This encourages you to get up everymorning, put your makeup on and facethat day,” Starbuck said.
Wright, who got involved with theprogram about a year ago after getting aletter from the American Cancer Society
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IT’S HOT TUB TIMEIT’S HOT TUB TIMEIT’S TIME TO REVIVE YOURSELF IN A NEW SPA FROM MOIR’S
Applicant says she’ll go to the stateBy JAMES ARENSThe Daily Journal
The county school board of education hasturned down an arts-based charter school forUkiah and upheld Ukiah Unified SchoolDistrict’s rejection of Kim Logan’s UkiahAcademy of the Arts.
Logan, director of the Charter Academy ofthe Redwoods, went to the county board as thenext step in the process of trying to get the newcharter school approved.
The Mendocino County Office of Educationboard of trustees identified nine concerns withthe Ukiah Academy of the Arts but they deniedthe charter petition for two major reasons:
The first was because the charter school isidentified as a school for the arts, specificallythe visual and performing arts. After a reviewof the charter, a board ad hoc committee look-ing at the charter said they found that visualand performing arts are not a core componentof the program. And, they said, given recentcourt rulings regarding application of the FalseClaims Act to charter schools, representationof the program could open the door to possiblelegal problems in the future if the petition wereto be granted.
The second reason pertained to studentsbeing disciplined. The Ukiah Academy of theArts proposal had policies that would chargeparents fines for tardiness and truancy which,according to MCOE legal counsel Bob Henry,were unacceptable and illegal per theCalifornia Attorney General’s Office.
While MCOE was willing to work withLogan on the other concerns that the UkiahUnified School District and MCOE had,MCOE could not make changes to the charterunder this review and had to approve or deny itas submitted. Both major concerns would haveto be changed quite a bit and the discipline feeconcern would have to be completely takenout, warranting a “material change.”
Logan was not ready to comment on theboard’s decision Monday but was appreciativeof the time MCOE took on this petition.
“We would really just like to thank theboard,” Logan said. “We have really appreciat-ed the focus on the children and the serious-
DA files againstFB councilmanFort Bragg Advocate-News
FORT BRAGG - Fort Bragg CityCouncilman Brian Baltierra has been chargedwith alleged violation of a domestic violencecourt order and petty theft according to DistrictAttorney Norm Vroman.
On Aug. 24, according to a Sheriff’s Officedispatch, a subject, thought to be Baltierra, hadjumped out of a county vehicle near Highway20 and Benson Lane and was picked up by amotorist.
On Aug. 29, Sheriff’s deputies responded toa call at the Cleone Grocery and Campgroundreporting that a suspect, listed as Baltierra bythe Sheriff’s Office log, had allegedly stolen acell phone.
Vroman said that Baltierra would be sent acourtesy letter to appear in court on a certaindate. Should Baltierra fail to appear, a benchwarrant would be issued for his arrest.
At the time of the Aug. 24 incident, officialsincluding Fort Bragg City Manager LindaRuffing and Interim Fort Bragg Police ChiefSteven Willis said they could not comment dueto medically-related details. Baltierra told thenewspaper that he had no knowledge of anyincident that day and claimed he had gone towork as usual.
MCOEboard alsorejects arts school
To add 20,000Indian casino slotsBy STEVE GEISSINGERMediaNews Sacramento Bureau
SACRAMENTO - TheLegislature may reconvene toaddress Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger’s pacts withIndian casinos for nearly 20,000new slot machines, which wouldcreate mega-casinos overshadow-ing Las Vegas offerings.
Republican legislative leadersdemanded in a letter thatDemocratic leaders, who run theLegislature, “immediately recall”
both the Assembly and Senate toapprove the compacts.
A spokesman forSchwarzenegger, who also has thepower to reconvene lawmakers,said Saturday the governor hasruled nothing out.
Looking good ...And feeling better about themselves
Katie Mintz/The Daily Journal
Kathy Starback, who’s halfway through with chemotherapy treatments forbreast cancer, checks her reflection as “Look Good ... Feel Better” cos-metologist Lin Wright shows participants different ways to style wigs andtie scarves.
There are more than 150 wigs to choose from for womenundergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment, allavailable free of charge, at the local American CancerSociety unit, Community Services Director SusanKeegan said.
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State lawmakers may reconvene
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Gov.Schwarzenegger
Bush: War against terrora ‘struggle for civilization’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush, on the fifthanniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, said Monday the war againstterror “is a struggle for civilization” that will require a deter-mined effort by a unified country.
See full story on Page 10.
In new tape, Al-Qaida says PersianGulf, Israel will be next targets
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Al-Qaida’s No. 2 condemned U.N.peacekeepers in Lebanon as enemies of Islam and warned theterror group will strike the Persian Gulf and Israel, suggestingnew fronts in its war against the West in a video Monday mark-ing the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The video of Ayman al-Zawahri was one of three al-Qaidareleased for the anniversary, showing increasingly sophisticatedtechniques as the group tries to demonstrate that it remains apowerful, confident force five years into the U.S. war on terror.
One video showed images of the planes striking the WorldTrade Center, lionizing the 19 suicide hijackers as men “whochanged history.” Another was a 91-minute documentary-stylevideo in which Osama bin Laden is seen smiling and chattingwith the planners of the Sept. 11 attacks in an Afghan mountaincamp.
Al-Zawahri spoke in the third and longest video, warningAmericans of more attacks to come.
“We have repeatedly warned you and offered a truce withyou. Now we have all the legal and rational justification to con-tinue to fight you until your power is destroyed or you give inand surrender,” he said. “The days are pregnant and giving birthto new events.”
World expresses sympathy for U.S. 5years after 9/11 but also resentment
PARIS (AP) — The nations of the world joined Monday insolemn remembrance of Sept. 11 — but for many, resentment ofthe United States flowed as readily as tears.
Critics say Americans have squandered the goodwill thatprompted France’s Le Monde newspaper to proclaim “We areall Americans” that somber day after the attacks, and that theIraq war and other U.S. policies have made the world less safein the five years since.
Heads bowed in moments of silence for the 3,000 killed inthe attacks on New York and Washington — while the No. 2 al-Qaida leader issued new warnings in a videotape. And dissidentvoices said the world has traded in civil liberties and otherdemocratic rights in its war on terror.
In Europe, where Islamic terror has struck twice since 9/11,in the Madrid train bombings and the London transit attacks, thesilent tributes were tinged with doubts and recriminations.
Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel — an advocate ofrepairing ties with Washington that were frayed under her pre-decessor Gerhard Schroeder — had veiled criticism of theUnited States, saying: “The ends cannot justify the means.”
Hurricane Florence knocks out power to thousands in Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Hurricane Florence blew outwindows, peeled away several roofs and knocked out power tothousands in Bermuda on Monday before churning past thewealthy British island chain and heading out over open ocean.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuriesor deaths. Tourists remained sheltered inside resort hotels and
officials urged all islanders to stay at home until the second hur-ricane of the Atlantic season no longer posed a danger.
Tropical-force storm winds and strong bands of rain wereexpected until 9 p.m. EDT, local forecasters said.
At least 23,000 homes and businesses were without power inthe British territory of 65,000 permanent residents, according toBermuda’s electric company.
The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained windsnear 90 mph. A wind gust of 78 mph was recorded at Bermuda’sairport.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTSThe following were
compiled from reportsprepared by theMendocino CountySheriff’s Office:
BOOKED -- PedroOrnelas Ahumada, 35, of FortBragg, was booked into jail onsuspicion of assault and bat-tery at 10:17 a.m. Friday.
BOOKED -- Loral PrattRyan, 39, of Fort Bragg, wasbooked into jail on suspicionof causing corporal injury to aspouse, false imprisonmentand revocation of probation at10:37 a.m. Friday.
BOOKED -- Peter AaronBlom, 24, of Fort Bragg, wasbooked into jail on suspicionof trespassing, resisting arrest,assault and battery, vandalismand revocation of probation at11:43 a.m. Friday.
BOOKED -- MatthewGideon Cabezut, 24, ofUpperlake, was booked intojail on suspicion of drivingunder the influence at 8:37a.m. Saturday.
BOOKED -- FeltonKenneth Hartley, 35, of BoxSprings, Ga., was booked intojail on suspicion of possessionof a dangerous weapon at11:39 p.m. Sunday.
ARREST -- Steven L.Harper, 49, of Point Arena,
was arrested on suspicion ofstalking in violation of a courtorder at approximately 6 p.m.Friday in Gaulala.
Mendocino County SheriffDeputies were dispatched to areport of two subjectsinvolved in a heated argumentat the Gualala Union 76 ser-vice station. Subsequentinvestigation indicated thatHarper had approached thevictim and yelled threats andaccusations in violation of acourt order forbidding suchthreats.
The court order had beenissued as a result of a continu-ing pattern of threats andharassment toward the victimby Harper for the past month.
Harper fled the scene priorto the arrival of the deputies,but was located nearby andarrested. He was lodged at theMendocino County Jail wherehe is being held with bail set at$50,000.
ARREST -- AlfredoRamos Franco, 32, ofBoonville, was arrested onsuspicion of possession ofmarijuana for sale and trans-portation of marijuana at theAnderson Valley Airport inBoonville at approximately 8a.m. Saturday.
Deputy Keith Squiresresponded to a report of avehicle parked on the runway
at the airport with someonepassed out inside. Uponarrival, Squires identified thesuspect and searched the vehi-cle.
The search revealed 12pounds of suspectedprocessed marijuana, valuedat $36,000, and $3,155 iscash. Franco was arrested andbooked into the MendocinoCounty Jail where he is beingheld on $25,000 bail.
BURGLARY -- PointArena High School and adja-cent Pacific Coast CharterHigh School were burglarizedeither late Saturday night,Sept. 2, or early Sunday morn-ing, Sept. 3.
According to theMendocino County Sheriff’sOffice, one or more suspectsforced entry to several class-rooms at both schools whereseveral Apple brand notebookcomputers, external drivesand two digital cameras werestolen.
The combined value of thestolen items is $5,000, andadditionally, approximately$1,500 in damages to theschools was caused by thesuspect or suspects.
The Mendocino CountySheriff’s Office is seeking anyinformation that may assist inidentifying the suspect or sus-pects, and securing the return
of the stolen property. Personswho have information thatmay aid in this investigationare encouraged to contact theMendocino County Sheriff’sOffice south coast substationat (707) 882-2331.
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.
FIRE AND RESCUEVEGETATION FIRE --
Firefighters responded to avegetation fire at approxi-
mately 4 p.m. Monday onHighway 101 across from theentrance to the Coyote ValleyShodakai Casino.
About half an acre of brushwas consumed as the firespread from the center medianto the median between NorthState Street and Highway 101.Redwood Valley-Calpella FireDepartment Chief TomHession said the cause of thefire had not yet been deter-mined Monday afternoon.
The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire Department andthe California Department ofForestry and Fire Protectionresponded to the incident.
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BONNIE JO REIDBonnie Jo Reid, 76, of
Ukiah passed away on September 9. 2006, of along illness. Born May 21, 1930 in Pollard,Arkansas, she moved to the Ukiah areawith her parents Tom and Thelma Vinson, 3sisters and 1 brother in 1936. She was agraduate of the class of 1949, from UkiahHigh School, and was employed throughouther life with Pacific Telephone Co., Rawles-Golden-Hinkle & Fin-negan Law Firm andretired from the County of Mendocino.
Bonnie, a devoted wifeand loving mother was a member of the St.Mary’s Catholic Church since 1951 and anactive participant of the Sweet AdelinesChorus for over 25 years. She is survived byher 4 children and
12 grandchildren. Bob andMaja Reid of Ukiah, their children- Sam,Brent, Shaun and Carrie. Marie and RickVear of Hillsdale, MI., their children- Joe, Pat,Brain & Dan. Art and Stella Reid of LakeOswego, Or., their chil-dren Ryan and Reagan.Patty and Bob Hug-gett of Sacramento, theirchildren- John and Ellen. She is also survivedby her sisters, Eu-lene (Byron) Bishop ofUkiah, Margie Hill of Ukiah , Odean (Terry) Diasof Visalia, Ca and brother Donald Vinson ofJacksonville, Fl. She was preceded in deathby her husband of 45 years, John (Jack)Reid in November 1996.
Bonnie will be remem-bered for her love of singing and dancing, herradiant smile, sense of humor and infectiouslaugh.
Services will be held inher memory at Ever-soles Mortuary, WednesdaySeptember 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Thefamily wishes that any contributions be madeto her memory to the Parkinsons DiseaseFoundation.
[\ JULIAN FREDRICK BILLY REITZELL, III
Julian Fredrick BillyReitzell, III. The soul of Billy Reitzell was set free
on September 8, 2006. He was bornNovember 24, 1915 and was a native of the State ofLouisiana. He is survived by his belovedwife of 67 years La Verne of Ukiah; son Danand wife Barbara of Eureka; daughter JudySmith of Santa Rosa; son Richard and wife Janaof Monterey; 11 grandchildren and 12great-grandchildren;brother John of Ukiah; sis-ters Vera Kline, Ruth Gregory and BillieJean Lamprieh of Wil-lits. He was predeceased byhis parents and three siblings.
Billy and LaVerne movedto Rockport, CA in 1942 where he wasemployed as a millwright. In 1952 they moved toUkiah where he was employed by Hollow TreeLumber Co. as a millwright and constructionsupervisor until 1963 when he joined AustinHall Construc-tion, and worked with sev-eral other building firms as a carpenter. Heretired in 1980.
Following retirement,Billy and LaVerne trav-eled extensively throughoutthe United States and Canada. During hislifetime, Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing and veg-etable gardening. Summers frequentlybrought his children and grandchildren to the familyhome for backyard
barbecues. Billy’s familywas his life; he will be truly missed by all whoknew and loved him.
Memorial Services willbe held at First Baptist Church, where he was amember of 54 years, 300 Smith St. on ThursdaySeptember 14, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Visitationfor friends and family will be at EversoleMortuary on Thurs-day September 14, 2006between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. In lieu offlowers, memorial don-ations may be made to FirstBaptist Church Building Fund, 300 SmithStreet, Ukiah, CA 95482. Arrangementsunder the direction of the Eversole Mortuary.
[\ WILLIE E. HODGE JR.
Willie E. Hodge Jr. bornNovember 3, 1956 in Oakland CA, passed awayon Tuesday Sep-tember 5, 2006 inSacramento. He had a longtime illness of diabetes.His beloved fa-ther Willie Hodge Sr. ofOakland survives him, along with many rela-tives and close friends in the Oakland,Sacramento and Ukiah areas. Services willbe at Bethal Baptist Church Wednesday,September 13th at 11 a.m., with burial to followat C.P. Bannon Mor-tuary in Oakland, CA.
My wife and I have a reg-ular lunch date each Friday.Although we would preferwarm, fresh, doughy, rich,chocolate chip muffins, rea-son usually overrides and we(begrudgingly) agree to fol-low our diet. Ah, the sacri-fices we make to fight FatherTime’s clutches.
Weaving between seg-ments of light conversation, Ioh-so-casually inquire, “So,what are you going toorder?”
Advanced observers of“dietorial” behavior will notethat this query is not as inno-cent as it appears at firstblush. If she replies -- forexample -- “fish and chips,”I act surprised and reply assuch: “What a great idea! Iwas going to have salad butI’ll have that instead.”
This alleviates me of theguilt of not eating healthy.Follow me please. As a sup-portive life-partner -- in herbest interest -- I don’t wantmy loving wife feeling self-conscious because sheindulged in a fried food festwhile I gently nibbled on let-tuce leaves. Therefore I mustconsume an equal number ofcalories. For domestic tran-quility, I sacrifice.
“I was thinking nachos…”she begins.
I can barely restrain my
excitement; nachos are themother lode! Three entiremenus and two ice creamtrucks have fewer combinedcalories than one order ofnachos. I could inhale adeluxe burrito, beans, cheeseand extra chips while stillappearing to be on a crashdiet compared to a serving ofnachos. My wife is wonder-ful!
“… but I’ve been trying tolose five pounds,” she con-tinues.
My heart drops. Over thetable, thoughts of guacamoleand frosty margaritas vanishin a puff.
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ALANON: Family and friends of alco-holics; noon on Tuesdays, noon on Fridaysand 10:30 on Saturdays; Calvary BaptistChurch, 465 Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621-2721.Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462-7123, www.aaukiah.org.Breastfeeding Support Group: meets sec-ond Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noonand fourth Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. tonoon; Mendocino County Public Health –WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; Tess O’Connell,472-2739.Celebrate Recovery: 12-step group;Fridays; issues include: codependency, sub-stance abuse, depression, eating disorders;Bible based, confidential; teacher/speakermeeting, 7 to 8 p.m.; men’s/women’s smallgroups, 8 to 9 p.m.; Ukiah Bible Church,2140 Arroyo Dr., Ukiah; Dale Higgins, 468-9255, or UBC at 462-0151.Childbirth classes: Learn about nutritionduring pregnancy , preparing for child-birthh, breastfeeding and infant safety.Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Ave., inUkiah, 472-4603Council on Domestic Violence: SecondWednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Public HealthDepartment, 1120 S. Dora St., ConferenceRoom 2, in Ukiah, 472-2699.DBSA: (Depression, Bipolar SupportAlliance), Support group meets in Willitsfirst Mondays at 1 p.m.; 300 Creekside, Apt.3; 456-1133. HCV Education and Support Group:Meets third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.;148 Clara St. in Ukiah; 462-1932La Leche League: Breastfeeding group;meets second Tuesday, various times;Nursery Room at Presbyterian Church, cor-ner of S. Dora and W. Perkins; MargaretTurano, 468-9587.Look Good, Feel Better: A program
offered by the American Cancer Society forwomen undergoing appearance related side-effects of cancer treatment; meets secondMonday of each month at 10 a.m.. Call 462-7642 to register.Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group:People with multiple sclerosis can take onemore step toward ending effects of MS atthe Ukiah group; sponsored by the NationalMS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday.Men’s Cancer Support Group: Asupport-ive place to share your cancer experience;second and fourth Wednesdays of eachmonth; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino CancerResource Center; 467-3828.Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings through-out county; 485-9110.New Life Workshop: Do you need helpmanaging your weight? Noon to 1 p.m.Thursdays; Salvation Army, 714 A S. StateSt., Ukiah; 468-9577.Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747.Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets thirdThursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookside,1199 S. Dora.. Call Jeff at 485-6057.Sweet Success: The California Diabetesand Pregnancy Program; support for specialpregnancies in which women have diabetes;planning pregnancy or are pregnant, needextra support; 463-7527.Tantalizing Tuesdays: Evening events cov-ering various health and wellness topics.Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Full Circle,530 S. Main St., Ukiah. Visit www.fullcir-clewellness.org for‘calendar of events’ forinformation on specific event topics andteachers; and look for yellow fliers postedthroughout the community with the sched-ule of classes. T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly):Weigh in from 9 to 9:30 a.m., meeting from9:30 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, atCalvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave;Carolyn Madole, 463-0261.
T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meetsevery Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E.Gobbi St., in the community room. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda MacDonald,467-2391.T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at WashingtonMutual Building community room, 700 S.State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight-reduction sup-port group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801.T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the MeadowsMobile Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road,Redwood Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.;call 485-8260 or 485-1238.Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line:Need help? Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800)575-help (4357).Ukiah Diabetes Education: The DiabetesEducation Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday;463-7698.Ukiah Valley Blood Center/BloodCenters of the Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pm.;Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 Kings Ct.,Suite 110; make appointment, donate,schedule blood drive at workplace; 1 (888)393-GIVE.Weight-loss Surgery Support Group:Free, open to the public, Gastric ReductionDuodenal Switch (GRDS) support andinformation group; Central ValleyBariatrics; 1st Friday; 6 p.m.; Bartlett Hall,Ukiah Senior Center complex, 499 LeslieStreet, Ukiah; call Ruth Lorain at 485-0455;e-mail, [email protected]’s Cancer Support Group: A sup-portive place to share your cancer experi-ence; first and third Thursday of eachmonth; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino CancerResource Center; 467-3828.If you – or the organization that you repre-sent – change a phone number, an address,or any information in this calendar, pleasecall at the Ukiah Daily Journal at 468-3520,or e-mail us at [email protected].
Colonoscopya lifesaver
DEAR DR. GOTT: Please speak to the effectiveness ofthe sigmoidoscopy versus the colonoscopy in detectingdisease. My primary care physician performs a sigmoi-doscopy every year as part of my annual physical. Is thisnecessary or a waste of medical resources? I have had onlyone colonoscopy, three years ago at age 63, with negativeresults.
DEAR READER: Most authorities would agree thatthe sigmoid exam is a waste of time, money and resources.
The flexible sigmoidoscopy is simple, relatively safeand -- until recently -- was the preferred screening forbowel cancer. The problem? It enabled the physician toview only one-third of the colon -- specifically, thedescending colon. Neither the transverse colon nor theascending colon could be examined by this method; there-fore, two-thirds of the large intestine was not examined,hardly a comforting fact.
When medical studies began endorsing colonoscopy asthe preferred method of testing, I scanned my files and dis-covered that in two years of sigmoidoscopy, I had fourpatients with advanced cancer of the ascending colon.
I got the message. Colonoscopy, despite its nuisance inpreparation and its discomfort, is well worth the inconve-nience. I encourage all of my patients 60 and older to havethis exam. It may be lifesaving. Colon cancer, if discoveredearly, is curable.
In your case, a colon study every five to 10 years shouldsuffice. Additional sigmoid exams would be repetitive andunnecessary.
DEAR DR. GOTT: My husband had triple-bypasssurgery two years ago. I try very hard to prepare meals thatare low in fat and cholesterol so that he may maintain asomewhat healthy heart. My husband loves shrimp andcrab legs, and, on occasion, he does eat them. I realize thatthese two foods are very high in cholesterol. I know thatolive oil is high in cholesterol but have read over and overthat it contains “good” cholesterol. Can you please adviseme on this?
DEAR READER: In my experience, shellfish,although rich in cholesterol, do not need to be avoided ifconsumed in moderation. However, I will defer this deci-sion to your husband’s cardiologist, because I am notfamiliar with your husband’s medical issues. For example,what is his total cholesterol? His bad cholesterol?
Patients with documented coronary artery disease oftenrequire strict diets and cholesterol-lowering drugs in highdosages, so you may wish to review this subject with hisdoctor.
In addition, we must be alert to the disadvantages ofoverly strict dieting. Eating is one of life’s pleasures. Whenwe monkey around with this, we are asking for trouble.Your husband ought to have the right to consume shellfishin moderation. I encourage this flexibility in my patientsbecause it’s a quality-of-life issue. I encourage him to meetwith his cardiologist.
To give you related information, I am sending youcopies of my Health Report “Eating Right For a HealthyHeart” and “Coronary Artery Disease.” Other readers whowould like copies should send a long, self-addressed,stamped envelope and $2 for each report to Newsletter, POBox 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention thetitle(s).
Doctor Gott is a practicing physician and the author ofthe new book “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” (QuillDriver Books, www.quilldriverbooks.com; 1-800-605-7176). If readers would like to contact Dr. Gott, theymay write him at Dr. Gott c/o United Media, 200Madison Ave., 4th fl., New York, NY 10016.
ASK DR. GOTTBy Peter H. Gott, MD
HEALTH CALENDAR
Striving forImperfectionBy Scott “Q” Marcus
Innovative medicalimaging equipmentrecently installedThe Daily Journal
“Heart disease is the mostcommon cause of death in theUnited States,” Mark Levin,Ukiah Valley Medical CenterNuclear Medicine Technician.According to the AmericanHeart Association, n“early 13.2million people suffer from someform of coronary heart disease.Without proper diagnosis andtreatment, far too many willdie.”
To battle this life-threateningdisease, UVMC has justinstalled a state-of-the-artnuclear medicine imagingdevice called the MilleniumMG, manufactured by GEHealthcare.
According to Mark Levin,UVMC Nuclear MedicineTechnician, “We will now beable to provide exceptionalfunctional imaging to comple-ment our MRI, digital mam-mography, digital X-ray andother powerful imaging modali-ties at the hospital.”
is the first medical facility inthe area to offer our patients thistechnology.With this innovativesystem, doctors have the abilityto see the workings of the body.If it is not working properly, thiscamera will enable them todetect, characterize, and quanti-fy diseases to an unprecedentedextent. This is especially truewith coronary heart disease inpatients. The Millenium MGprovides imaging of how bloodis transferred between the heartand the rest of the body. To dothis, the system employs a pow-erful camera that generates
crystal-clear images displayinga person’s internal anatomy,including the smallest heart ves-sels.The Millenium MG waspurchased by UVMC isdesigned capable of handling tohandle a high volume of wholebody imaging, Single PhotonEmission ComputedTomography (SPECT) 3-dimen-sional reconstruction, and imag-ing synchronization with thepatient’s body rhythms. “Thisadvanced technology coupledwith the wide selection of pro-cedures we do and our high pri-ority of customer service makesour program one of the best inNorthern California,” saidLevin.
The camera is designed withpatient safety and comfort as atop priority. Therefore patientscan expect shorter visits withbetter information for their doc-torssustains maximal detector-to-patient proximity, improvesimage quality and shortenspatient scanning time. “
We want to reach the nextgeneration of accuracy with theour unique capabilities of theMillenium MG,” Levin added.“This installation is in keepingwith UVMC’s growing reputa-tion as a center for excellence inpatient cardiac care.”By bring-ing this camera to our commu-nity, UVMC once again contin-ues to prove itself as a center of
excellence for diagnostic imag-ing.”
Ukiah Valley Medical Centeris part of Adventist Health, anot-for-profit, faith-basedhealth system operating inCalifornia, Hawaii, Oregon andWashington. Founded on theSeventh-day Adventist heritageof Christian health care,Adventist Health is comprisedof 20 hospitals with more than3,100 beds, 19,000 employees,numerous clinics and outpatientfacilities, 16 home care agen-cies and three joint-ventureretirement centers. For moreinformation, visitwww.uvmc.org or www.adven-tisthealth.org.
UVMC enhances ability to diagnose cardiac disease
The Daily JournalPhoenix Certified Hospice of Mendocino
County will offer comprehensive volunteertraining in Anderson Valley for prospectivehospice patient care volunteers andbereavement volunteers beginning Oct. 4.This 7-class training will be held at theAnderson Valley Senior Center in Boonvilleand is offered free of charge to anyonewanting to learn more about end-of-lifecare.
Phoenix Certified Hospice is a not-for-profit hospice providing end-of-life care toresidents of Mendocino County for over 16years. Their team of physicians, speciallytrained nurses, aides, medical social work-ers, psychologists and chaplains rely on vol-unteers to add a very special component tothis compassionate, comprehensive care. As
a certified hospice, patients are able toaccess Medi-Cal, Medicare and privateinsurance benefits that cover the cost ofexpensive medications and medical equip-ment. Being certified also means PhoenixHospice provides bereavement care andsupport for families for a full year after theloss of their loved one, and volunteers playa vital role in the grief support of hospicefamilies.
The care provided by Phoenix CertifiedHospice of Mendocino County focuses onliving as well as you can for as long as pos-sible. Volunteers support hospice patientsand families in different ways includingproviding respite care to family memberswho are caring for their loved one and visit-ing with the patient and family. Often justrunning an errand or picking up something
at the store can be a meaningful gesture fora hospice family. Certified HospiceVolunteer Training covers a variety of top-ics including an overview of what hospicecare is, ways to support the spiritual needsof the patients and families dealing with alife-ending illness and the different wayspeople deal with grief and loss. Classes arefree of charge and open to anyone wantingto become a hospice volunteer, bereavementvolunteer or to those interested in learningmore about the special care PhoenixCertified Hospice provides. Volunteerswho complete the training and begin work-ing with the hospice team often express howtruly meaningful and rewarding it is to beable to provide comfort to patients and fam-
Restaurants, diets, and a healthy marriage
The Millenium MG, a state-of-the-art nuclear imaging device, is the newest addition tothe life-saving equipment used at the Ukiah Valley Miedical Center.
Phoenix Certified Hospice of Mendocino County to offer hospice volunteer training in Anderson Valley
See STRIVING Page 5
See PHOENIX, Page 9
F O R U MEditor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 [email protected]
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VIEWPOINTS
Ever since primary election night in June, the con-ventional wisdom has been that Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger is the overwhelming favorite forreelection. Given his charisma and the strong reboundin the polls produced by his move toward a more cen-trist, almost moderate Democrat agenda, that's no sur-prise.
What is surprising is the reality of who has often setthe agenda of issues to be discussed during the earlymonths of the fall election season: Democratic chal-lenger Phil Angelides.
On issue after issue, Angelides staked out positionsearly on, drawing little immediate public attention andfew headlines. But each time he did that,Schwarzenegger responded strongly, his responsesgetting far more attention than the moves which pro-duced them.
Which means Angelides may be the underdog, butso far he's controlling a lot of the election agenda, eventhough Schwarzenegger gets far more news coverage.It's yet to be seen whether that will work to his advan-tage or whether the positions he's causedSchwarzenegger to stake out will be permanent.
Take the Mexican border, for one example. Fromthe moment President Bush requested National Guardtroops to assist the Border Patrol, Angelides insistedsuch an assignment would overburden California'sNational Guard and render it less effective in respond-ing to natural disasters and other emergencies.
Schwarzenegger's immediate reaction was to deploy1,000 guardsmen to the border, but when Bush askedfor several hundred more troops a month later, the gov-ernor refused. His stated reasons for that refusal readalmost like a carbon copy of the original Angelidesremarks.
Angelides maintains that was typicalSchwarzenegger. "He can't be trusted," the challengersaid. Added Bill Carrick, a top Angelides campaignstrategist, "We will point out that he changes his posi-tions on a dime and has broken a lot of promises andcommitments."
Barely a week after the National Guard incident,Angelides went to San Diego to take an absolutistposition against new drilling for oil and natural gas offthe California coast.
The Schwarzenegger response? Just hours later, hesent a well-publicized letter to RepublicanCongressman Richard Pombo of Tracy, chairman ofthe House Resources Committee, which had recentlyokayed a bill that might open more coastal waters toenergy exploration.
"(I take) a strong stance against any further oil andgas leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf off the coastof California," Schwarzenegger wrote.
Angelides could not have said it better.On education, Angelides ran during the primary on
a pledge to "fully fund" public schools, insisting thatthe minimum funding required by the 1988Proposition 98 is not enough. "We're not going to suc-ceed by having our school rank 43rd in the nation," hesaid. "I'm not satisfied with just limping along and thelegal minimum is just not enough." New taxes he pro-poses on the extremely wealthy ($500,00 and up peryear) would be earmarked principally to improveschools. But Angelides has never mentioned a specificamount by which he would seek to increase per-stu-dent spending.
Responded Schwarzenegger spokesman MattDavid, "Angelides is playing typical politics by dodg-ing questions about the specifics of his proposals. Instark contrast, Gov. Schwarzenegger has funded edu-cation in California at record levels of over $11,000per student per year."
In short, whenever Angelides stakes out a position,Schwarzenegger tries to one-up him. Which has madethe rhetoric of the early months of their contest soundmore like a Democratic primary race than a generalelection. For Schwarzenegger's responses create adebate not about conservative vs. liberal principles, butrather about precisely how liberal California shouldbecome.
All this contrasts starkly to the Schwarzeneggerrhetoric of just one year ago, when he presented him-self as a conservative Republican while pushing spe-cial election ballot measures to reduce the politicalpower of labor unions and limit state spending.
This leaves voters to ponder several unknowns, afew of which may be answered in debates betweenAngelides and the incumbent.
Two of the open questions: Will Angelides be ableto maintain the initiative through the fall months andmake use of his frequent ability to set the agenda? And,how strongly will Schwarzenegger stick to the posi-tions he now espouses if he's reelected and knows henever will have to face the voters again?
Who’s going to fix UkiahHigh School’s tennis courts?
To the Editor:The Ukiah High School tennis courts, a
valuable community asset and in fact partof the City of Ukiah’s Park System, are inemergency need of repair, installation ofFrench drains, and resurfacing in the nextyear. These courts were constructed withtaxpayer funds through the Federal Landand Water Conservation Fund Program,through the California State Department ofParks and Recreation in 1980.
Included in the contractual assurancesagreed to by the City of Ukiah, as prerequi-site to obtaining grant funds for the UkiahHigh School Tennis Courts, was a provisionproviding for the continuing operation andmaintenance of the project lands for publicoutdoor recreation use by the City of Ukiahin perpetuity.
According to a letter to the City ofUkiah from Keith Steinhart, Project Officer,State Parks and Recreation Department, theCity of Ukiah, as grant recipient of record,is ultimately responsible for compliancewith provisions of the program since themoney for the project was given by thestate to the City of Ukiah.
The Ukiah High School and the City ofUkiah failed to maintain these courts overthe past several years allowing them tocrack so badly that they have become dan-gerous for public usage. When this wasbrought to the attention of the Ukiah HighSchool and the City of Ukiah in the Springof 2006, no action was taken to remedytheir status over the summer months.
The Ukiah High School failed to addressthis liability problem and was prepared toput the Girls’ Tennis Team and their physi-cal education tennis classes on these courtswithout repairing them even though boththe City of Ukiah and UUSD could be suedin case of injury due to the condition of thecourts.
The Ukiah High School tennis coach andassistant tennis coach were then informedon August 17, by the Ukiah High Schooladministration, that any cleaning, tree andbush trimming, ivy and poison oak removaloff the courts, the pulling of weeds growingthrough the playing surface, repairing ofthe wind screens, emptying of trash cans,and the repair of cracks were their responsi-bility and that the only action taken wouldbe for the high school to pay for any prod-uct used to accomplish these goals prior totheir first match on September 7, 2006.
In order for Ukiahi to field a tennis teamthis fall, on safe courts, and for your chil-dren to be protected from injury duringphysical education tennis classes, the tennisparents, friends, players, vineyard workcrews, and the coaches went to work toaccomplish this goal even though no otherUkiah High School coaches are asked orrequired to perform any similar type ofmaintenance on their respective sportsfacilities at the High School. These volun-teers should be commended for their dedi-cation to protecting all of your children.
All other sports facilities are maintainedby the Ukiah Unified School District or, inthe case of the golf course, maintained bythe City of Ukiah. It appears that there isdiscrimination against some coaches andsports at the Ukiah High School. This dis-crimination had lead to a point where the
Ukiah High School administration was pre-
pared to let students play on unsafe tenniscourts that were dangerous and could causeinjuries. This dangerous, discriminatoryaction by both public entities is unaccept-able.
I am requesting that the City of Ukiahand the Ukiah Unified School District worktogether to reach an agreement on currentand future upkeep and maintenance of theUkiah High School tennis courts, as part ofthe City of Ukiah Park System. Public useof the tennis courts, at this time, by thepublic, the City of Ukiah, and the UkiahUnified School District presents a publicliability problem due to the lack of mainte-nance, failure by the City of Ukiah to placeFrench drains around and under the tenniscourts in 2001 (as agreed by both entities),and failure to repair cracking and upheavalscaused by both water seepage under thecourts and tree and oleander roots under-mining the court surface starting in 1998.
The courts have now been temporarily,cosmetically patched by volunteers and theCity of Ukiah, reducing the danger ofinjury to players at this time. However,these patches are temporary and will onlylast until the first rains cause them to crackunder pressure from groundwater seepingunder the courts. Therefore, I am requestingthat the City of Ukiah and the UkiahUnified School District establish a currentand future maintenance agreement and alsorepair and resurface them so that they are
not a hazardous liability to either the City
of Ukiah or the school district.I also feel that discrimination against
some sports, especially those sports thatcan be played for an entire lifetime, andsome coaches, be stopped immediately andthat all sports facilities be maintainedequally in the future.
There is a Ukiah Unified School Districtboard meeting tonight at 6:45 p.m. TheUkiah High School Girls’ Tennis Teamplayers and coaches are requesting that par-ents and community members attend thisboard meeting to discuss the above issuesand encourage the Ukiah Unified SchoolDistrict to work with the City of Ukiah onthis project now starting with the installa-tion this fall of French drains.
We also encourage these public entitiesto work toward a joint agreement forupkeep and maintenance of these courts inthe future. We cannot afford to lose thisvaluable asset or place our children at riskin the future. (This is a scheduled item onthe school board agenda.)
Please call or write to members of theUkiah Unified School Board and the UkiahCity Council. We cannot afford to lose thisvaluable public park asset that benefits boththe public and our children attending theUkiah High School.
Rosalind PetersonUkiah High School girls tennis coach
Redwood Valley
Letters from our readers
THOMAS D. ELIAS
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t u k i a h d a i l y j o u r n a l . c o me m a i l u s a t u d j @ p a c i f i c . n e t
Who’s setting the agenda?
Thomas D. Elias is a syndicated columnist.
In our opinion
While opinions will differ across Americaon whether the Homeland SecurityDepartment is a reliable and efficiently oper-ated organization, Mendocino County atleast seems to have made the most of thefunding which has come our way from thatsource.
In our story Sunday, county officials out-lined significant equipment and emergencyresponse supplies that this funding hasbought.
Local agencies including fire, lawenforcement, public health, and hazardousmaterials experts have been working as ateam to create a flexible and nimble emer-gency response system designed specificallyfor our large, rural county.
Among the most significant improve-ments are standardizing our communica-tions system and equipping mobile emer-gency command units throughout the coun-
ty, any one of which could operate on itsown if the others are disabled in a crisis.
Future planning for the team includesanother important component of emergencyresponse management: getting the news outto the public.
As we saw last January during the recordfloods in and around the Ukiah Valley, manyresidents had no idea that evacuations hadbeen ordered in their neighborhoods.Without a local television station and limit-ed local radio broadcasting, plans must bemade to make the most of the available air-waves, plus phone lines or cell communica-tion when a crisis arises.
We are heartened that progress is beingmade from the lessons learned in our coun-ty’s recent history as the nation struggles tolearn from the lessons of crises already yearsold.
Money well spent
O N E D I T O R I A L SDaily Journal editorials are written byEditor K.C. Meadows with the concurrenceof Publisher Kevin McConnell.
President George Bush: The WhiteHouse, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing-ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX(202)456-2461.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger:State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916)445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633
Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart SenateOffice Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510;(202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403-0100 FAX (415) 956-6701
Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sen-ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510.(202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228-3954; SanFrancisco (415) 393-0707; [email protected]
Congressman Mike Thompson: 1stDistrict, 231 Cannon Office Bldg, Washing-ton, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3311; FAX(202)225-4335. Fort Bragg district office,430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, FortBragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962-0934;www.house.gov/write rep
Assemblywoman Patty Berg: StateAssembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137,
Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; SantaRosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576-2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiahoffice located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah,95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is463-5773. E-mail to:[email protected]
Senator Wes Chesbro: State SenateDistrict 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100,Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX(916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 468-8931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and317 3rd St., Suite 6, Eureka, 95501, 445-6508. Email: [email protected].
Mendocino County Supervisors:Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Watten-burger, 2nd District; Hal Wagenet, 3rd Dis-trict; Kendall Smith, 4th District; David Col-fax, 5th District. All can be reached by writ-ing to 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1090,Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, FAX [email protected]
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An internal battle isjoined. Inner Chubby Childwants her to order somethinggooey or greasy so I canhave my “play foods” sansguilt. Adult Husband under-stands how difficult healthychoices can be and wants tobe supportive.
“You’re beautiful; youdon’t need to lose anything,”slithers from my lips. Scoreone for child, husband batszero.
She smiles, her deepbrown eyes dancing. “Thank
you. I’ll still have the salad.”I sigh. Two salads: no sour
cream, hold the taco shell,non-fat dressing -- on theside. Green leafy rabbit foodyet again. Happy happy joyjoy.
While dejectedly pickingat the greenery I try one lasttactic. “Honey, with the calo-ries we saved, what do yousay we order dessert?”
About the author: Scott“Q” Marcus lost 70 pounds
in 1994 and is a professionalspeaker. He is available forspeeches, workshops, orcomments at [email protected] new book, “Striving forImperfection, 52Motivational, PlayfulColumns on Weight Loss,Habit Change, and OtherActs of Faith,” is availableat amazon.com or, by con-tacting him, or visitingwww.TheEatingCycle.co
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The next Phoenix CertifiedHospice BereavementSupport Groups will begin inSeptember. Their eveninggroup will begin on Thursday,Sept. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. inWillits, scheduled close to theend of the working day so thatthose who are working canattend and still get home earlyenough to take care ofevening chores and will nothave to drive home in thedark.
Their daytime group willbe in Ukiah and will alsobegin on Thursday, Sept. 21from 2 to 4 p.m. The groupswill meet for six weeks. Thereis no charge for the groups,however pre-registration isrequired due to limited groupsize. To register or requestfurther information, contactStephanie Gang at 459-1818ext. 260.
Grief is a normal and nat-ural response to loss. Peopleare thrown off balance when
someone important to us dies;their emotions, their bodies,their spirits -- every aspect oftheir lives is affected. Thebereft are often unfamiliarwith the grieving process andtherefore frightened and per-plexed by their feelings.Understanding grief can helppeople recognize that whatthey are feeling is not “crazy,”and to begin the healing thattakes place as we face theirloss and allow themselves togrieve.
Grief is a complex combi-nation of physical, emotional,and other experiences that arealways changing. At first,many people experienceshock, numbness or being “ina fog,” and disbelief that thedeath has really occurred.They may experience exhaus-tion, tension, and sleep andappetite changes. Some peo-ple describe an empty feelingin the stomach, shortness ofbreath, or the sensation of notbeing quite real. Many feel-ings may be experiencedsimultaneously and repeated-ly, in cycles. This mixture offeelings may include sorrow,anguish, regret, guilt, long-ing, loneliness, anger, anxi-ety, depression, confusion,fear, and relief. It is notunusual to sense or perceivethe presence of the one whodied.
Grieving is not easy. Ittakes time, patience, andendurance. During themonths after a death, thebereft learn to face the realityand pain of the loss, to adjusttheir life, to restore them-selves, and to reinvest theirenergy in other people andactivities. Fearful of embar-rassment, appearing “crazy”to others, or frightening awayfriends with “neediness,”many bereaved persons hidetheir true feelings and are thusdeprived of the chance towork through their grief.
Often they view them-selves as “not handling it.”Grief is not a sign of weak-ness; it is an inevitable andfitting reaction -- a tribute tothe loss of someone importantto us.
Hospice recognizes theimportance of acknowledginggrief as well as the individualnature of its expression andduration. Trained profession-als facilitate the Phoenix hos-pice bereavement supportgroups. The bereavementgroup will provide a safeplace to meet and learn fromothers who are grieving. Withfuller understanding of thegrief process, and effectivetechniques to manage stress,participants can move towardrecovery and affirmation ofcontinuing life.
Hospice bereavementsupport group to beginin Willits and Ukiah
By CAROLYN O'NEILCox News Service
ATLANTA -- You've worked throughlunch again because the phone won't stopringing, the e-mails won't stop flying andyour major report has to be done today.
The next thing you know you're staring ata bank of vending machines to find some-thing quick to eat. This situation, or otherswhere the only option is a meal from amachine, doesn't have to be a sad scenario.But it depends on the selection availablewhen playing this version of “the slots.”
Vending machines aren't exactly synony-mous with fine food or good nutrition, butthe overall bad rap isn't fair, says AlanPlaisted of Atlanta-based vending companySouthern Refreshment Services.
“Vending gets such a bad rap all the timeas unhealthy. People don't expect to be satis-fied, so there's image improvement we needto do,” he says.
First came the simple changes like moregranola bars next to candy bars and bottledwater next to soft drinks. But - just like inany business - what the consumer buys iswhat will appear for sale. Aramark, one ofthe big national players in vending, will fillmachines with fresh salads, hard-boiledeggs, carrot sticks, yogurt, cubes of cheeseand fresh fruit.
“We understand that people work a lot ofhours, and the average lunch today is lessthan 36 minutes. We have to provide whatmakes employees happy,” says Aramark'sBrian Zaslow.
So don't despair if you have to use thevending machines for your lunch. There'smuch more than soda and chips to choosefrom.
Jackie Clark, of the National AutomaticMerchandising Association says, “Becauseof technological advances in the machines,we can offer a wider array of products, evenmachines that cook hot foods like grilledchicken or pasta.” NAMA has its ownBalanced for Life campaign to help vendingcompanies develop healthier choices.
For example, Aramark launched a Just4U
healthy vending program with foods that arelower in fat and calories and beverages thatinclude water or 100 percent fruit juices.
If you want healthier snacks, there's usu-ally a number posted on the vendingmachine. If not, you'll just have to hope theperson stocking the machines will noticethat healthy snacks are selling better andwill, therefore, increase those options.
Carolyn O'Neil is a registered dietitianand writes for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. E-mail: healthyeating ATajc.com
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TODAYCOLLEGE SOCCER• Mendocino College at Canada College, 2p.m.PREP TENNIS• Ursuline girls at Ukiah, 4 p.m.PREP GOLF• Ukiah at Ursuline, 3 p.m.PREP BOYS SOCCER• Maria Carrillo at Ukiah, 5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13PREP WATER POLO• Marin Academy at Ukiah, boys at 4 p.m.,girls immediately afterPREP GIRLS SOCCEr• Montgomery at Ukiah, 6 p.m.• Potter Valley at Roseland Prep, 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14PREP VOLLEYBALL• Ukiah at Healdsburg, 6 p.m.PREP TENNIS• Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 4 p.m.PREP GOLF• Elsie Allen girls at Ukiah, 3 p.m.PREP BOYS SOCCER•Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 4 p.m.PREP TENNIS• Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL• Mendocino College at Consumnes RiverJunior College, 6:30 p.m.COLLEGE SOCCER• Shasta College at Mendocino College, 4p.m.PREP WATER POLO• Ukiah girls at Novato TournamentPREP GIRLS SOCCER• Ukiah at Santa Rosa, 6 p.m.• Calistoga at Potter Valley, 4:30 p.m.PREP FOOTBALL• Ukiah at Petaluma, 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16COLLEGE FOOTBALL• Mendocino College versus GavilanCollege at Gilroy, 6 p.m.PREP FOOTBALL• Vacaville Christian at Potter Valley, 7 p.m.PREP VOLLEYBALL• Ukiah at NorCal Invite PREP WATER POLO• Ukiah girls at Novato Tournament
-Calendar listings are culled from the mostrecent schedules provided by the schoolsand organizations in our coverage area.Please report schedule changes or incorrectlistings to The Daily Journal SportsDepartment at 468-3518.
TODAYMLBOakland at Minnesota, 5 p.m. (KICU)Colorado at San Francisco, 7 p.m. (FSN)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13MLBColorado at San Francisco, 7 p.m. (FSN)WOMEN’S SOCCERMexico vs. United States at Rochester, N.Y.,4:55 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14MLBColorado at San Francisco, 12:30 p.m.(FSN)Philadelphia at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. (TNT)COLLEGE FOOTBALLMaryland at West Virginia, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) GOLFPGA Golf 84 Lumber Classic, First Round, 1p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15MLBBoston at New York Yankees, 4 p.m. (ESPN)San Francisco at St. Louis, 5 p.m. (FOX)Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 7 p.m.(FSN)COLLEGE FOOTBALLKansas at Toledo, 5 p.m. (ESPN2)GOLFPGA Golf 84 Lumber Classic, SecondRound, 1 p.m.
UHS Booster Clubmeeting Sept. 18
Monday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.there will be a UHS athleticbooster meeting in the careercenter, located in the “A”Building.
The agenda will include discus-sion of the upcoming dinner auc-tion to be held Oct. 2.
Times changed forSAL Boxing inSeptember
Hours for SAL Boxing will bechanged for the month ofSeptember.
Effective immediately the newhours will be Tuesday at 5:30p.m. The cost is still only $5 forthe whole year and classes areongoing at the Redwood HealthClub. To join SAL Boxing youmust fill out SAL paperwork andhave a parental signature if youare under 18. The class is a mixof all levels and ages and you areencouraged to join boxing if youwant to seriously study boxing orjust want a good workout.
Free karate programto be held at RHC
The Sheriff’s Youth ActivitiesKarate Program (Fall version) isteaching free youth, teen, andadult karate programs at theRedwood Health Club in Ukiahon Wednesday nights starting at5:30 p.m. and on Sunday after-noons starting at 2 p.m. for ages6 years old and above.
Registration is available at theclass. SAL membership/insur-ance fees are five dollars annual-ly. You do not have to be a mem-ber of the RHC to participate. Formore inofrmation call the RHC at468-0441 or 376-4419. Also formore information, call SenseiMike Tobin at 354-0565. All class-es are co-ed.
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Fightin’ words?No waysaysSmithBy ROGER PHILLIPSThe Oakland Tribune
SANTA CLARA -There was a time just a fewyears back when if a 49ersreceiver had said he want-ed to have a boxing matchwith the team's quarter-back, the remark wouldhave created a firestorm.
Just think back to thechaotic final days of TerrellOwens and Jeff Garcia.
But Sunday afternoon,following the 49ers' sea-son-opening 34-27 loss atArizona, receiver AntonioBryant said there weretimes in the first half whenthe thought of a “boxingmatch” with Alex Smithcrossed his mind.
But when this was men-tioned Monday to Smith,the 22-year-old quarter-back burst out laughing.And it didn't seem forced.
“He’s funny,” Smithsaid of Bryant. “We jokearound a lot. We have agood relationship. I'drather have a guy whowants the ball rather thansomeone who doesn't.”
Still, all levity aside, thetalented Bryant's temper isan unavoidable issue. The49ers signed him as a freeagent to a four-year con-tract this past off-seasonknowing Bryant at timeshas been hotheaded.
They got a taste of it latein the Arizona game afterBryant was tackled by cor-nerback Eric Green, withwhom he'd been sparringall afternoon. Bryant got tohis feet, said something toGreen, and pointed at himfrom close range, drawinga penalty for taunting.
Monday, coach MikeNolan was asked whetherBryant's temper, as dis-played in the opener, is a
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Arizona Cardinals' Bertrand Berry (92) and Antonio Smith (94) hurry SanFrancisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the first quarter ofNFL football action Sunday at Cardinals Stadium in Glendale. Ariz.
49er notesBy ROGER PHILLIPSThe Oakland Tribune
SANTA CLARA - The 49ers willdefinitely be without starting leftguard Larry Allen for Sunday’s homeopener, and they probably won’t havestarting left tackle Jonas Jennings,either.
But the good news about Allen,
who sprained the medial collateralligament in his left knee at the start ofSunday’s season-opening loss atArizona, is that he will not needsurgery, a team spokesman saidMonday. The 49ers are saying Allenwill miss 2-4 weeks.
Jennings, meanwhile, is holdingout hope of playing Sunday againstthe St. Louis Rams. He suffered aright high ankle sprain late in the firsthalf against the Cardinals. But the
49ers are listing Jennings as doubtful.Tony Wragge replaced Allen on
Sunday. It was Wragge's first appear-ance in an NFL game since 2002,when he was with the Cardinals.Adam Snyder briefly replacedJennings on Sunday, but Jenningswas able to return to the game.
Wragge and Snyder probably willboth start against the Rams, though
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See NOTES, Page 7
By CHRIS HAFT San Jose Mercury News
When Giants reserve MarkSweeney suggested the otherday that Mike Stanton mightbe worth considering as theteam’s Most Valuable Player,it didn’t seem so far-fetched.
Substituting for closerArmando Benitez, who hadperformed erratically beforebeing sidelined with arthritisin both knees, Stanton hasrecorded five saves and a vic-tory while pitching 9 1/3scoreless innings in his lasteight appearances. He haskept the Giants, who begin athree-game series tonight atAT&T Park against Colorado,on the edge of the NationalLeague West and wild cardraces.
“I haven’t done anythingnew,” Stanton said recently.“I've always been a guy whohas thrived on work.” Thatalone makes Stanton, whoranks second in the NL with77 appearances, an ideal fitfor Manager Felipe Alou's oft-summoned bullpen.
By retiring every batter hefaced in his last four saves,Stanton is the only relieverbesides Philadelphia’s TomGordon to accomplish that
feat this season. He also hasstranded all but one of the 19baserunners he has inheritedas a Giant.
“Even if it's not 1-2-3, youbelieve he’s going to get theguy out,”Alou said.
Stanton quickly establishedrespect after being acquiredfrom Washington on July 28for minor-league right-handerShairon Martis. Spending 18seasons in the majors auto-matically conferred credibilityupon Stanton, who enteredprofessional baseball whenMatt Cain was 2 years old.
“He has a great understand-ing of how he can help oth-ers,” left-hander JackTaschner said. “He’s notafraid to approach you,instead of you coming up tohim.”
Said Stanton, “It’s nice toknow that the younger genera-tion doesn’t think they have ittotally figured out.”
It’d be easy for Stanton todwell on himself. Rankingthird all-time with 1,104appearances, he could focuson the pursuit of Jesse Orosco(1,252 games) and JohnFranco (1,119).
Except Stanton, 39, doesn’tcare nearly as much about hislittle slice of baseball historyas others do.
“That's something I’ll thinkabout later,” he said. “Rightnow, it’s all about today’sgame and this series. Youspend your time looking for-ward and not looking back.”
Stanton has answerednumerous questions about hislongevity by repeating, “Godhas blessed me with a resilientarm.” But Stanton knows hemust complement his gifts byattending to the rest of hisbody, so he doggedly per-forms the weightlifting, run-ning and stretching familiar tomost pitchers.
“I’ve been blessed withgood health,” said Stanton,who has visited the disabledlist just twice in his career. “Iknow for a fact that JesseOrosco’s got a good arm; hejust doesn't have the knees tohold him up.”
Stanton’s durability also
reflects his passion. He hashad his share of multiyear,seven-figure contracts, so hedoesn't need the money. Hehas appeared in 53 postseasongames and won World Seriesrings with the New YorkYankees from 1998-2000, sohe doesn’t need more thrills.What keeps him going issomething extremely basic.
“I just love to play base-ball,” he said. “As much aspeople might not believe it,there are too many negativesin this game to do this for along period of time and notlove to play ... More than any-thing else, it's the love of com-petition and love of the sport.”
Stanton intends to sustainthat ardor for at least anotherseason, but as one of theGiants’ 11 free agents, hisimmediate future is in doubt.
The Giants probably canfind more imposing relieversthan Stanton, who relies large-ly on his curveball. But theymight struggle to find otherego-free performers who canhandle any bullpen role withequal aptitude while servingas a surrogate pitching coach.
“His presence on the teamhas really made a big impact,”Alou said.
Giants’ Stanton making an impact
Stanton
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MINNEAPOLIS - The A'straining staff will continue toplay some addition and mem-ory games with catcher JasonKendall this week, just tomake sure he doesn't sufferfrom post-concussion syn-
drome after getting hit in thehead Sunday by a broken bat.
“You're fine when you doit,” trainer Larry Davis said.“But the next couple days,things aren't normal.”
Kendall didn't feel likewaiting in an emergencyroom Sunday, so he receiveda trim of the hair around theinch-long gash and had itglued shut. He was back inMonday's starting lineup, his21st start in a row and 83rd inthe last 89 games.
“I wasn't in la-la land thistime,” Kendall said. “I'malright.”
Kendall's sufferred fourconcussions in his career,none worse than after GarySheffield ran him over in aJune 1999 game, whichKendall described in an inter-view earlier this year.
“I kept saying the samethree words over and over:did we win?” Kendall said.“Our manager, Gene Lamont,had been in a wheelchair forthree weeks and I asked him,‘why are you in a wheel-chair?’ I went out to themound and kept asking, ‘whatare the fundamental signs’ orsomething stupid like that.
“I went to the hospital andgot a CT scan. I calledLamont at 4 in the morningand said, ‘I better be playingtonight.’ I ended up playingand got two knocks, but Iprobably shouldn't have. Forthe next two weeks, I wasdazed. Your brain is notsomething you want to messwith.”
With a smile, Kendalladded, “but I held onto theball.”
When Davis checked onKendall's condition Sunday,he asked him where he was,the count and the score. Davischecked his pupils and wassatisfied that Kendall wasOK. But they'll keep check-ing. Just in case.
HARDEN UPDATE:Pitcher Rich Harden threw 42pitches, mostly fastballs and afew changeups, in a simulatedgame that was summed up bymanager Ken Macha thisway: “he had a smile on hisface and he was pain free.”
Harden is on a startersschedule. He'll throw abullpen Wednesday, anothersimulated game Friday orSaturday, then a decision willbe made if he needs a thirdsimulated game. At thatschedule, Harden will starttwo games, at best, before theregular season is over.
A rehab game at Class-AKane County is “highlyunlikely,” according to asst.general manager David Forstbecause their playoffs mightbe over by Friday, and Hardengenerates enough adrenalinein a simulated game.
ONE-HOPPERS: Centerfielder Mark Kotsay receivedan epidural injection for hisback Monday in the Bay Areaand he'll be re-evaluatedbefore Friday's game. ...Shortstop Bobby Crosby, whois rehabbing in Arizona thisweek, doesn't have the type ofback injury that an epiduralinjection would help.
A’s stillwatchingKendall
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Team won again Thursday,defeating Rancho Cotate, 2-1,and Friday over Fort Bragg, 3-0 to improve its record to 3-1.
In Fort Bragg, Ukiah tookthe lead midway through thefirst period when team captainVictor Ceja served a cornerkick to Adam Kooser whobrilliantly headed the balldown and into the left cornerof the goal.
For next 40 minutes bothteams battled. Aggressiveplay intensified and yellow
cards were handed out as bothteams fought for control of thegame.
Midway through the sec-ond half, Ukiah scored its sec-ond goal when JonathonDominguez dribbled past theFort Bragg defense with ashort powerful burst.Dominguez blasted a shot atthe Fort Bragg goalkeeper,who stopped it, butDominguez scored on thedeflection.
This unassisted playinspired the Wildcats. Ontheir third goal, team captain
Omar Alatorre assisted mid-fielder Andy Walker on athrough play inside the 18-yard box.
Ukiah’s defense playedextremely well, and gamestandouts include goalie MarkPedersen, Sergio Mosqueda,Ivan Gonzalez, JordonMarshall and Oscar Mendoza.
Ukiah plays today, openingup its North Bay Leagueschedule hosting MariaCarrillo at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Ukiah travels toElsie Allen for another 5:30p.m. start.
The Daily JournalThis summer, nine local Jr.
Giants players took the fieldat AT&T Park where they metthe San Francisco Giantsstarting line up, and eachreceived an autographed ball.
“I called a few of thecoaches and asked if any play-er had stood out to them, Iexpected it to be a difficultquestion since they’d onlyplayed a few games. CoachMelissa Tobin knew rightaway that player NicolasVargas showed outstandingdedication. So you can imag-ine how pleased I was whenhe had the opportunity to meetBarry Bonds and get his auto-graph.” Said Jr. GiantsCommissioner KimGarroutte. “This really is aonce in a lifetime opportunityfor these kids.”
Other players taking thefield were Dalton Boen,Cottie Hanson, KylerHawkyard, Devin Kirby,Cameron Lanteigne, AbbySmith, and Kreig Webb theywere selected for their partici-pation in the local Jr. Giantsprogram.
Annually, the SanFrancisco Giants host Jr.Giants Day at the ballparkwhere over 5,000 Jr. Giantscome to watch a game. Thisyear, 75 were from Ukiah.
At the ballpark, eachleague marched in the Jr.Giants parade across homeplate, and throughout thegame many Jr. Giants wererecognized.
The Willie Mac Award ispresented at Jr. Giants Day to
the coaches and players thatwere selected for their out-standing achievements, andlocal player and jr. coach,Adriana Torres, was recog-nized for her achievementsthis year.
“Adriana is dedicated tothis program and demon-strates the character you wantto see in all of your players,”Garroutte said.
The Jr. Giants is a freebaseball program designed topromote character develop-ment within the atmosphere ofbaseball. The program is com-pletely paid for by the GiantsCommunity Fund along withsponsor Bank of America.Locally Mendocino CountySheriff’s Activities Leaguesponsors the program.
This year Ukiah Jr. Giantshas grown by 25% to over 200players and over 35 coaches.“Without the dedication ofcoaches and fields from SouthUkiah Little League and theCity of Ukiah, this programwouldn’t happen. I reallywant to thank them and thelocal business that help uswith their donations to rentour buses to take the kids tothe Jr. Giants Day game.”Said Garroutte.
Also recognized with aWillie Mac Award for theiroutstanding service to the Jr.Giants was coach DanCanady. Canady was creditedwith saving the seniorleague’s season by his will-ingness to step in and coachwhen noone was available,even coaching two teams atonce.
The Daily JournalNOVATO – The Ukiah
boys water polo team hit theroad Saturday, going 1-2 atthe Novato Tournament, high-lighted by a pair of one pointlosses to Novato and SanMarin.
In the first game, Novatoled 11-5 after three quartersand the Wildcats stormedback to hold them scoreless inthe fourth quarter before los-ing, 11-10.
Collin Phenicie led Ukiahin the first game with fivegoals, and Tucker Mattern,Tommy Stover, Sven Hansen,Chad Williams, and SteffanMoore all scored goals also.Cody Ashhurst played a solidgame in goal for Ukiah in thefirst game, according to headcoach Rick Cleland.
In the second game theUkiah “B” team defeated theNovato “B” team, 19-5, withMiles Oswald and A.J.Crawford scoring three goalsapiece and Eric Enberg scor-ing four goals.
In the third game, againstSan Marin, Ukiah led 11-7 atthe end of three quarters, but acrazy fourth quarter found theWildcats tied 15-15 at the endof regulation.
After Mattern got Ukiah onthe board first in overtime,San Marin answered with twogoals for a 17-16 victory.
The Daily JournalSAN JOSE – The
Mendocino College women’ssoccer team picked up a roadvictory over Evergreen ValleyCollege Friday, 1-0, as PotterValley’s Tabitha Olson scoredin the 82nd minute off anassist from Willits productMichiline King.
Mendocino (2-1-2) cameback to the winning side ofthings after a disappointing 0-0 tie against Mission Collegelast Tuesday.
“This game was similar toTuesday at the start,” saidMendocino College headcoach Duncan McMartin.“But the team stuck with it,hung in there and got thewin.”
The Eagles return to actiontoday, traveling to RedwoodCity to take on CanadaCollege.
Game time is 2 p.m.
The Daily JournalThe Mendocino College
women’s volleyball teamcompleted a whirlwind week-end by taking seventh at theMendocino CollegeTournament Saturday inUkiah.
Friday, the Eagles lost toCollege of the Siskiyous, 30-22, 31-29, 30-18.
“In the first game we start-ed slow and finished strong,”said Mendocino head coachEd Schweitzer. “And the sec-ond game came right down tothe wire.”
At the MendocinoTournament Saturday, CanadaCollege defeated ColumbiaCollege in the championship,and Siskiyous took thirdplace.
In pool play, Mendocinolost to Columbia, 30-18,3024, and to Skyline, 30-23,30-25.
The Eagles opened bracketplay by losing to LassenCommunity College, 30-27,30-16.
Mendocino bounced backto beat San Francisco CityCollege, 30-24, 28-30, 15-12,in the seventh and eighthplace game.
Freshman Sarah Luetke ledMendocino at the tourneywith 20 assists on the day, andJen Stark contributed with 18assists.
Becky Suenram led theEagles in kills with 12. GinaSbragia and Katie Stiles had10 kills each.
Stiles led Mendocino indigs, with 15, and also led herteam in blocks, tallying eightover the tourney. Suenramadded five aces.
Mendocino returns toaction Friday, traveling toConsumnes River JuniorCollege.
The Daily JournalUPPER LAKE – The
Potter Valley football teamdropped its home opener toUpper Lake Saturday, 31-12.
The Bearcats were led byRigo Montes de Oca, who tal-lied 45 yards rushing andreturned a kickoff 83 yardsfor a touchdown.
Potter Valley’s other scorecame on a Dalton Olson toCody Cranford 20-yardtouchdown pass.
Upper Lake quarterbackBilly Binns finished 10-of-18for 158 yards and a touch-down and Upper Lake widereceiver Jacob Widnenercaught seven passes for 138yards and a touchdown.
Olson finished 3-of-10 for25 yards and one touchdown,while sophomore JesseWilliams provided a defen-sive highlight for theBearcats, intercepting a pass.
Potter Valley returns toaction Saturday, hostingVacaville Christian. Gametime is 7 p.m.
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with him and for as long aswe're together, yes,” Nolansaid, thinking back to Bryant'sfree-agent visit.
Bryant, 25, does not shyaway from the issue, either.He knows opponents will tryto capitalize on his reputation,and attempt to get under hisskin. It was Bryant's self-knowledge that impressedNolan during the free-agentperiod.
“When we sat down for thefirst time that's exactly whathe said to me,” Nolanrecalled. “He talked abouthow much he'd learned. Hetalked about how he needs totake 10 seconds before hedoes certain things.''
The relationship betweenBryant and Smith will besomething to watch in thecoming weeks and years.
Sunday, though he had nocatches at halftime, Bryantthought about boxing butmaintained his composure. Headmitted that would not havebeen the case in the past.
“In 2002,” he said,“Antonio would have been
frustrated. In 2003, Antoniowould have thrown a helmetacross the field. But it's 2006.I knew that, ‘Hey, you've gotto keep your head.’”
Bryant kept his head andcaught four passes for 114yards in the second half. Theonly time he lost his cool waswith the Cardinals' Green.
Still, there are bound to becollisions between Bryant andSmith in the future. It is aninherent aspect of the relation-ship between receivers andquarterbacks. Smith himselfsaid Monday that he has neverknown a receiver who doesnot think he is open everyplay.
Asked if he expectsmoments of strife at somepoint with Bryant, Smith said,“I don't know if I expect them.But there might be times,absolutely, where he and Imight butt heads. In the heatof a game, a lot of things getsaid.”
Smith said there is enoughfor a quarterback to thinkabout during a game withouthaving to listen to a receiverpleading for the ball. There isa time and place, Smith said,for such dialogue.
How Smith handles his on-field relationship with Bryantand the other offensive play-
ers will be a sign of his matu-rity as a quarterback. Veteranbackup quarterback TrentDilfer said Smith's ability tocommand the huddle and leadon the field is not optional,even if he is one of the 49ers'youngest players.
“Age has nothing to dowith it,” Dilfer said. “It's thenature of the position, regard-less of age. He's embracedthat well.”
Bryant said he thinksDilfer's presence this year hasbeen a boon to Smith. It hasprovided Smith with a mentor,and during games Bryant saidit gives the receivers a bufferto approach if they want to letSmith know of somethingthey are seeing on the field.
As for Bryant, he continuesto make an impression onNolan, in a good way.
“I love everything aboutAntonio” Nolan said. “I lovehis competitiveness. We'llhave our moments. But I'mcertainly glad he's here.”
From the standpoint ofDilfer, who is a major advo-cate for Bryant, a variety ofpersonalities will only makethe 49ers stronger.
“Part of growing togetheras a team is letting people whowho they are,” Dilfer said,“not have a bunch of robots.”
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second-year guard DavidBaas also is a candidate.
It was something of a sur-prise Sunday when Wragge -not Snyder - replaced Allen.Coach Mike Nolan saidSnyder is the No. 1 backup atguard and tackle.
That's still the case, Nolansaid Monday. Nolan said thatin the case of injuries during agame, Wragge backs up theguards, and Snyder is the pri-mary backup at tackle. Butgiven a week to prepare forthe absence of an injuredstarter, Nolan said Snyder isthe first backup.
LATE HIT: Nolansaid he plans to send tape tothe NFL of Cardinals tackleDarnell Dockett's first-quarterdive at the knees of AlexSmith after the 49ers' quarter-back had gone out of bounds.
Dockett was assessed a penal-ty on the play for unnecessaryroughness.
“I would guess he'll get acall with a letter,” Nolan said.
Nolan would not saywhether he expects Dockett toreceive
additional discipline fromthe NFL.
SAFETY ROTATION:Strong safety Tony Parrishstarted the game but wound upsplitting time evenly withMark Roman. Nolan said heplans to maintain the rotation,with Mike Adams to continueas the full-time free safety.
“I think they're both capa-ble of playing” Nolan said ofParrish and Roman. “I don'thave a clear-cut starter at theposition right now.”
Would he like to have aclear starter?
“As (former Dallas coach)Tom Landry once said, younever have two starters,”Nolan said. “You've alwaysgot two backups. So until
somebody takes it, that's whatwe've got.”
Parrish, a ninth-year veter-an, has started all 122 NFLgames he has played in.
EXTRA POINTS: Tightend Eric Johnson played spar-ingly, catching only one passfor 2 yards and spendingmuch less time on the fieldthan tight end Billy Bajema,whose forte is his blocking.Nolan said he expected to useJohnson more, but that whenthe 49ers fell behind by twotouchdowns, the team wasforced to use more three-receiver formations. ... Righttackle Kwame Harris wascalled for holding former 49erChike Okeafor in the thirdquarter, nullifying a 52-yardtouchdown pass from AlexSmith to Antonio Bryant.Asked about it, Nolan said, “Ihave thoughts about everycall. The guys at the leagueget paid big money to makethat determination. It's not myplace.”
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Editor’s note: MendocinoCounty has long been at theforefront of organic farming inCalifornia. In this story, TheEureka Times-Standard looksat the burgeoning organiceffort in Humboldt County,especially among milk pro-ducers.By ANN JOHNSON-STROMBERGThe Eureka Times-Standard
EUREKA - Few trendshave infiltrated the foodindustry like the organic andnatural foods movements andHumboldt County farmers arejockeying ahead of the pack.
Two local natural foodsgrocers are in the process oferecting giant full-servicestores less than half a milefrom one another. In addition,Humboldt Creamery isactively pursuing an organicmilk niche and out-of-areadistributors are trying to graba piece of Humboldt organicpie.
Farmers, so used to weath-ering the ups and downs of astormy commodity market,have a rare opportunity tocapture premium prices fortheir goods. But how longwill the ride last and will anonslaught of up-and-comingorganic goods dilute the mar-ket consumers are clamoringfor?
The organic wars Walking down the aisles of
the North Coast Co-op orEureka Natural Foods used tobe synonymous with the dis-tinct aroma of patchouli andincense, but buying naturalfoods is not necessarily thehippie experience it used tobe. North Coast Co-opGeneral Manager Len Mayersaid that there is pure busi-ness logic behind the uprisingof organics in the market-place. If organic productsweren't making money, retail-ers wouldn't sell them.
In March, Wal-Martannounced plans to dip itsfeet in the organic waters bylaunching a huge line oforganics in its Super Walmartgrocery stores throughout thecountry. A spokespersonannounced the intent toundercut the organic premi-ums that farmers and distribu-tors have been making off theproducts to just 10 percentabove conventional costs.And they are not the onlyones. Safeway has its own OOrganics brand and NorthernCalifornia Public AffairsDirector Jennifer Webber saidthe larger chains are addingan important element to con-sumer choices.
“We are making organicitems accessible to a broaderrange of customers and ourcustomers have respondedvery well, so clearly we areproud to offer more than 150products in that line now,”Webber said.
The North Coast Co-op isthe only certified organicretailer north of the Bay Areaand the company is in theprocess of building a newgiant grocery location onFourth Street in Eureka. Thegrowth has been several yearsin the making and the similar-
ly timed addition of a newbigger and better EurekaNatural Foods store withinblocks of the new Co-op isjust a coincidence, Mayersaid. He also said that with somuch emphasis on healthyeating, there is enough roomfor everyone.
“Conventional agriculturehas only been around the last60 years,” he said. “In thenot-too-distant past, 100 per-cent of everything producedwas organic.”
Currently, he said, onlyabout 2.5 percent of agricul-tural and food products soldare organic. Mayer said thereis a variety of reasons forthat, including a lack of wide-spread availability, more dif-ficult production process andfrequent labor shortages. Hesaid that although some pun-dits opine a stalled growthpattern, he thinks the organicpotential is still significant.
“I love to see organicwhen I go into other storeslike Wild Oats, Whole Foods,Safeway, Murphy’s Market,Wildberries,” Mayer said.“We certainly don’t want tobe the only supplier.”
Eureka Natural Foodsowner Rick Littlefield isprobably glad to hear that,considering his 26,000-square-foot, green-built storeis slated to open in February.Littlefield said that those gro-cery stores not willing tojump on the organic wagon
are being left in the dust. “Everybody who has rec-
ognized that organics are thefuture have had double-digitgrowth,” Littlefield said.“The heart and soul of theindustry is that there is a bet-ter way to nourish ourselves.”
He said there are otherstandards that are also of con-cern besides the lack of pesti-cides, antibiotics, growth hor-mones, genetically modifiedand food additives.
“For those of us in the nat-ural food industry, this wayof life is a different paradigmand I don't think the majorscan respond to the new mar-ket in the same way becausethey would have to changetheir whole philosophy toreally accomplish what weare trying to do,” Littlefieldsaid, referring to conceptssuch as sustainable farmingand buying local that typical-ly go hand in hand withorganics.
Sustainable farming andlocal producers
According to Ryan Zinn, aHumboldt State Universitygraduate and national cam-paign coordinator for theOrganic ConsumersAssociation, much of theenvironmental benefits oforganic farming to produce acarton of yogurt or fresh soybeans are lost when the prod-ucts have to be shipped 4,000miles to get to the dinner
table.“There is a lot of talk of a
Wal-Martization of organicand optimists think this isgood for consumers andorganic in general because weare eliminating pesticides,”he said in a phone interviewfrom Anchorage, Alaska.“Ideally what we are advocat-ing is that organic is notenough.”
He said that there are sev-eral large feed-lot type dairiesthat may feed the cowsorganic grain, but there is lit-tle time to be out to pasturewith a three-times-a-daymilking pattern. Cows aregrazing animals, he said, andgrain is not a natural orhealthy food for them -- evenif it is organic.
“A lot of people are buyingorganic because they are con-cerned about animal welfare -- the general premise beingthat they are happier on afield than in a factory set-ting,” he said.
Another concern he hasabout the larger feed-lotfarms is that while they tendto produce larger amounts ofmilk, that milk has to beshipped long distances. Zinnsaid one brand at the fore-front of the sustainable organ-ic milk products is OrganicValley. Zinn said, for exam-ple, the company works tobuy and sell its productswithin the same region,avoiding excessive fossil fuel
waste.The lush green sprawling
pastures of Humboldt Countyand a large concentration ofdairies have created one ofthe largest “milk sheds” inthe country. Fernbridge-baseddairy cooperative HumboldtCreamery has been aggres-sively positioning itself to beat the forefront of U.S. organ-ic milk producers.
Rich Ghilarducci,Humboldt Creamery presi-dent and chief executive offi-cer, said that three monthsago about 20 percent of mem-ber dairies were organic andwithin three months thatnumber will grow to 60 per-cent. The shift is coming as adirect result of a milk short-age that has milk distributorsscrambling to grab organicmilk.
“Each individual dairymanneeds to make that decisionbased on whether (goingorganic) fits into their busi-ness plan, but for many ofour dairymen the environ-ment is conducive to the pas-ture-based cornerstone of theorganic principle,”Ghilarducci said.
Organic Valley andSafeway's O brand are two ofHumboldt Creamery's organicmilk buyers.
Conventional dairies still an option Longtime Ferndale dairy-
man Pete Bansen is nostranger to the concept oforganic dairies. He's heardthe spiel from his Oregondairymen brothers andcousin, from prospective buy-ers of organic milk as well asneighboring dairy farmers.For him, going organic justdoesn't fit in with his person-al philosophy.
Bansen, owner of BancrestDairy, has been milking cowsfor 29 years. He said he usedto be a member of HumboldtCreamery but opted out of theco-op several years ago andnow sells most of his Jerseycow milk to RumainoCheese. He admits that lifeon a dairy has its financialups and downs and says thatsome years he makes moneyand some years he doesn't --depending on the price ofmilk. This is one of thosedown years for the BancrestDairy and most other conven-tional milk producers.
Despite the incentivesoffered from HumboldtCreamery and HorizonOrganic -- a large Colorado-based organic milk buyer --Bansen isn't biting. He saidhe has heard of Horizonoffering local dairymen asmuch as a $60,000 signingbonus with a commitment togo organic. Bansen said heisn't convinced that if hestopped fertilizing his fields,in three years -- when he hada certifiable organic product -- the demand for his milkwould still exist.
Bansen, like manyHumboldt dairymen, does notuse growth hormones on hiscattle to spur milk productionand he also said he does hisbest to avoid unnecessaryantibiotics. But cows, likehumans, get sick and if hehas the ability to help themfeel better Bansen said hewants the freedom to do that.
“Animals tend to get lesscare if you have an economicincentive to not treat the ani-mal for disease,” he said. “Atsome point an animal is goingto struggle -- and I don't liketo see my animals skinny.”
After all the arguments forand against are said and done,there is still one fundamentalreason he is held back fromgoing organic.
“Basically I don't believethat the product is any betterthan conventional milk,” hesaid. “Our milk is tested andis totally as good as any othermilk on the market and thepremium people pay fororganic is probably notmoney well spent.”
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By SCOTT LINDLAWThe Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO --California health officialshave settled on a formula forresolving a wrenching ques-tion that would arise if a birdflu pandemic strikes the state:who gets doses of scarce vac-cine?
The complex process forpicking who would receivebird flu shots is contained inthe state’s PandemicEmergency Preparedness andResponse Plan. State officialscompleted a new version ofthe plan last week, and a copywas obtained late Friday byThe Associated Press.
The state did not draw up ahierarchy of Californians whowould most need inoculation,though it hints at groups mostvulnerable. “Very young per-sons, elderly adults, and per-sons with underlying diseaseare at high risk of complica-tions during interpandemicinfluenza outbreaks,” it states.
Instead of setting out a listof likely candidates, the statedeveloped a scoring systemthat the report says “producesa rank-ordered list of targetgroups prioritized for influen-za vaccination.” The formulais designed to be flexibleenough to accommodate vari-ables in a pandemic.
The system considers:• The goals of a vaccination
program, such as minimizingillness, social disruption andeconomic losses.
• Rationing strategies, suchas emphasizing people whoperform essential emergency-services roles or who are espe-cially vulnerable to disease.
• Precise criteria for deter-mining who qualifies as amember of those critical orvulnerable groups.
The state’s formula repre-sents a new attempt to grapplewith the subject of a fiercedebate over who should beinoculated in a worst-case sce-nario.
Vaccine factory employeesand front-line health workershead the Bush administration’sown list, but there is no con-sensus on who would get vac-cinated next. Should it beschool-age children who areflu’s prime spreaders? Thefrail elderly who may be athighest risk of death? Police,firefighters, utility workerswho would have to keep orderand essential services run-ning?
Congress allocated $3.8 bil-lion last year with the goal ofbeing able to distribute vac-cine to every American withinsix months of a pandemicstriking. The Bush administra-tion leaves it up to states todetermine how to distributethe vaccines.
While several pharmaceuti-cal companies are conductingclinical trials, no vaccine cur-rently exists. It would taketime for researchers to developa highly effective vaccine afterthey identified a lethal bird flustrain.
“It becomes a high-stakesprocess to the extent there’s ashortage of vaccine, and earlyon, that’s certainly likely to bethe case,” said Dr. MarkHorton, the state public healthofficer and chief deputy direc-tor in the CaliforniaDepartment of HealthServices.
The state plan envisionsbeginning vaccinations when apandemic reaches the WorldHealth Organization’s “Phase6” -- the most severe stage in apandemic. At that stage, “sus-tained” human-to-humanspread of the disease is occur-ring.
Currently, the virus has notmutated into a form easilyspread among people. But thedeadly Asian strain of bird fluhas ravaged poultry and killedat least 141 people worldwide.
The state released a draftbird-flu response plan inJanuary. For nearly nine
months, it worked onimprovements. But the versionreleased this month containedonly “relatively minor, techni-cal” changes, Horton said.
However, it is sure toevolve in the coming monthsand years. For instance,Horton said, it currently has nospecific guidance on anotherpotentially grisly issue -- whatto do with a large number ofdead bodies.
California, the nation’smost populous state, is unique-ly vulnerable the virus arrivingvia birds or people. In additionto having a citizenry with tiesto Asia, where the disease hashit hardest, California has a$2.5 billion poultry industry,and millions of birds migratealong its flyways.
State Fish and Gameauthorities have spent the pastfew weeks trying to catchsome of those migrating birds,with limited success. Theyhave been focusing especiallyon pintails, a type of duck withan exceptionally wide range ofmigration, said agencyspokesman Patrick Foy.
Pintails fly all the way toAlaska and Siberia, wheretheir flyways can intersectwith those of birds that havetraveled through Asia, Foysaid.
On the Net: PandemicEmergency Preparedness andResponse Plan:http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/dcdcindex.htm
State formula determineswho gets shots duringbird flu pandemic
The Daily JournalThe community is invited to attend a free
introductory class in the Feldenkrais Method onSaturday from 10 to 11 a.m., sponsored by theCity of Ukiah, Community ServicesDepartment. The class will be held at the UkiahConference Center.
Peggy Agnew and Karen Poplawski will offeran Awareness Through Movement“ lesson aswell as time for questions and discussion aboutthe Feldenkrais Method. Mats for the lesson willbe provided. Participants should wear loose fit-ting, comfortable clothing that allows you tomove freely.
The Feldenkrais Method is an educationalsystem for improving both physical and mentalfunctioning through the exploration of bodymovement patterns with focused mental atten-tion on how you move. Interested parties canlearn effective ways to improve essential areas ofhuman functioning including:
• Ease of movement• Posture• Co-ordination• Relaxation and emotional health• Pain relief
The Feldenkrais Method is taught in twoforms: movement classes called AwarenessThrough Movement and a hands on guidedmovement called Functional Integration.
Functional Integration lessons are individual-ly designed to meet your personal needs. Theguided movement is communicated throughgentle touch and also verbally. The intention, thesame as in Awareness Through Movementlessons, is to enhance students’ self awareness,assisting them in living fuller more satisfyinglives.
Awareness Through Movement is known asan enjoyable and interesting approach to learn-ing by facilitating new ways of moving throughdeveloping greater self awareness. In anAwareness Through Movement lesson theteacher verbally leads the students throughunique sequences of movements as they arelying on a mat or sometimes sitting or standing.The lessons address every area of the body and
all aspects of human functioning. Through theuse of attention, perception and imagination, stu-dents become aware of their habitual movementpatterns and discover new, more beneficial pos-sibilities of movement. The lessons are based onthe evolutionary development of the human ner-vous system and the innate capacity of thehuman brain to learn.
“It isn’t just my movement that changed --everything changed!” -- Awareness ThroughMovement student
The man who developed this method, MosheFeldenkrais, was an engineer and physicist.Throughout his life he was physically active,playing soccer as a young man, and later becom-ing one of the first Europeans to earn his blackbelt in judo. Trying to restore function to achronic knee problem, he developed what is nowknown as the Feldenkrais Method“. He discov-ered that by developing the quality of attentionthat he paid to how he moved, his nervous sys-tem learned to create new movement patterns,restoring the function of his knee and the abilityto move without pain.
“I am not seeking to develop flexible bodies,but flexible minds… I am interested in the re-establishment of our human dignity.” -- MosheFeldenkrais
For more information, call Peggy Agnew at743-1295 or Karen Poplawski at 462-6570.Karen and Peggy have regular ATM classesstarting Sept. 19. See the City of Ukiah’s fallbrochure for details or visit their Web site atwww.pacificsites.com/~kpop. Peggy and Karenalso offer Functional Integration lessons at theiroffice at Full Circle, 530 Main St., Ukiah.
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I am not seeking to developflexible bodies, but flexible minds.. . I am interested in the re-estab-lishment of our human dignity.
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Hundreds of SouthernCalifornia women are beinginformed that their physiciansare being investigated forallegedly obtaining contracep-tives from unlicensed vendors,state health officials said.
At least 850 women willreceive letters telling them theirdoctors illegally boughtintrauterine devices, or IUDs,over the Internet or fromsources based in Mexico.
California doctors arerequired to buy IUDs fromlicensed distributors in the U.S.
“The physicians underinvestigation have failed toprovide proper evidence thatshows they purchased federallyapproved IUDs from FDA-
approved sources,” Californiapublic health officer Dr. MarkHorton said in a statement.“Their safety and effectivenessare unknown.”
Authorities said there wasno specific health threat.
Eight physicians wereordered to send letters to allwomen who had received IUDssince Jan. 1, 2005. Patientswere advised to consult with aphysician on whether to leaveany unapproved IUD in place.Women who have already hadsuch IUDs removed do notneed to take any action.
Only one physician has beennamed. Dr. Hezekiah Moore ofLong Beach has not agreed tonotify his patients as directed,officials said. Moore said hehas been notifying them about
the issue but objected to thestate’s request that he send aletter implying that he mighthave violated state and federallaw. He has insisted the IUDshe bought were identical tothose approved by the FDA andwere made by the same NewYork manufacturer.
Health authorities will seekto suspend Moore from receiv-ing state money for providingcare to the poor under Medi-Cal and the Family PACT pro-gram.
Authorities declined toname the other seven physi-cians because they remainunder investigation. They haveoffices in Alhambra, Downey,Glendale, Hemet, Los Angeles,Norwalk, Santa Ana and VanNuys.
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WASHINGTON — PresidentBush, marking five years since theSept. 11 attacks, said Monday thewar against terror is nothing less than“a struggle for civilization” and mustbe fought to the end. He said defeatwould surrender the Middle East toradical dictators with nuclearweapons.
“We are fighting to maintain theway of life enjoyed by free nations,”Bush said in remarks prepared for aprime-time address from the OvalOffice. Two months beforeNovember elections, the presidentattempted to spell out in graphicterms the stakes he sees in theunpopular war in Iraq and the broad-er war on terror.
The address was coming at theend of a day in which Bush honoredthe memory of the nearly 3,000 peo-ple killed in the attacks that rockedhis presidency and thrust the UnitedStates into a costly and unfinishedwar against terror.
“Our nation has endured trials,and we face a difficult road ahead,”he said.
It was a day of mourning, remem-brance and resolve. Before hisaddress, Bush visited New York,Shanksville, Pa., and the Pentagon toplace wreaths and console relativesof the victims.
Five years ago, the attacks trans-formed Bush’s presidency and awak-ened the world to Osama bin Laden— who is still at large — and hisband of al-Qaida terrorists. While thepublic has soured on the war in Iraq,which Bush calls the central front inthe war on terror, the president stillgets high marks for his handling ofSept. 11.
Terrorism has been a potent polit-ical issue for Republicans, and theyhope to capitalize on it in theNovember elections. GOP lawmak-ers are anxious about holding controlof both houses of Congress.
Congress has approved $432 bil-lion for Iraq and the war on terror-ism. At least 2,666 U.S. servicemen
and women have died in Iraq. Thetoll in Afghanistan is 272.
“America did not ask for this war,and every American wishes it wereover,” the president said. “And so doI. But the war is not over — and itwill not be over until either we or theextremists emerge victorious.”
“If we do not defeat these enemiesnow, we will leave our children toface a Middle East overrun by terror-ist states and radical dictators armedwith nuclear weapons,” Bush said.“We are in a war that will set thecourse for this new century anddetermine the destiny of millionsacross the world.”
White House officials said Bush’sspeech was not intended to outlinenew strategy. Rather, it was por-trayed as an appeal for unity and acommitment to win the struggleagainst terror at a time when the war
in Iraq is widely opposed. There wasno mention of Iraq in the excerpts ofthe speech, but officials said Bushwould talk about it in his address.
“This struggle has been called aclash of civilizations,” the presidentsaid. “In truth it is a struggle for civ-ilization.” He said the United Stateswas standing with democratic lead-ers and reformers, offering a pathaway from radicalism.
“Winning this war will require thedetermined efforts of a unified coun-try,” the president said. “So we mustput aside our differences and worktogether to meet the test that historyhas given us. ... We will defeat ourenemies.”
While Bush urged resolve, the twoco-chairs of the 9/11 Commissionaccused the Bush administration andCongress of a continued lack ofurgency in protecting the country.About half of their 41 recommenda-tions to better secure Americans,offered in July 2004, have becomelaw.
“Where in the world have we beenfor five years?” said former Rep. LeeHamilton, D-Ind., who was joined byhis Republican counterpart, formerNew Jersey Gov. Tom Kean.Hamilton spoke of failures to putfirst responders on the same radiospectrum so they can talk to eachother during an emergency — asfirefighters and police officers whodied in the World Trade Center couldnot in 2001.
The 9/11 attacks changed thepolitical tone in Washington andabroad — but only briefly.
“We had an astonishing momentof unity in America and around theworld,” former President Clintontold a Jewish conference inWashington. That has given way tobitter political divisions betweenDemocrats and Republicans. Manynations that rushed to stand with theUnited States now accuse the Bushadministration of failing to honorhuman rights, tolerance and diversityof cultures.
Bush declares terror war is ‘struggle for civilization’9/11 FIVE YEARS ON
THE BORN LOSER
FRANK AND ERNEST
BEETLE BAILEY
BLONDIE
by Art and Chip Sansom
by Bob Thaves
by Mort Walker
by Dean Young and Jim Raymond
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006For the first time in a long
period, you might be able toacquire some nice thingsyou’ve always wanted butreally don’t need. It’ll makeyou feel good that you’reable to spoil yourself a bit.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22) -- If you attempt to con-
vey an image to others thatisn’t the real you, you willreceive the opposite reactionthan what you had hoped.Just be yourself, and you’llmake a good impression.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.23) -- It’s commendable tofeel compassion for some-one who is in need of aid,but if you can help anddon’t, it won’t be enough inthe eyes of others. Put sub-stance behind your senti-ment.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.22) -- If you want to besomewhere else when you’rewith others, don’t think theywon’t notice, no matter howcordial or charming you tryto be. Enjoy each minute at atime.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t putyourself in a position wheresomeone with a history ofquestionable judgment canmake decisions that affectyou. What this person doesand what you want can bepoles apart.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The restlessnessyou experience could berather severe, but don’t let itinterfere with a job orresponsibility you promisedto do. There could be hard
consequences to pay.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-
Feb. 19) -- Although yourheart is in the right place, itwon’t be of any help if youare too wasteful or ineffec-tive in utilizing yourresources to help another.You’ll both end up in need.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March20) -- People around youcould have a stronger influ-ence than you might expect.If your companion has poorjudgment, don’t follow himor her up a blind alley.
ARIES (March 21-April19) -- You’re in for disap-pointment if you are underthe impression that otherswill take care of whateverunexpected jobs pop up,along with their own respon-
sibilities. Nope, they’llleave those new tasks toyou.
TAURUS (April 20-May20) -- Don’t make the mis-take of prematurely thinkingyou’re out of the woodswhere a financial issue isconcerned. Continue to beprudent until you see withcertainty that you can let upa bit.
GEMINI (May 21-June20) -- There is nothingwrong with wanting to beyour own person, providedyou’re not close-minded anddetermined to have every-thing your way. Makeadjustments to accommo-date others’ wishes.
CANCER (June 21-July22) -- When predicated on
pure logic, your evaluationscan be quite astute. Coupledwith emotion, however, yourassessments are more apt tobe based on wishful thinkingand hope.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Friendship is an intangiblethat should not be weighedor measured as you do withyour material possessions. Ifyou place a friend’s value on“what’s in it for you,” you’llend up a loser.
Virgo, treat yourself to abirthday gift. Send for yourAstro-Graph year-aheadpredictions by mailing $2 toAstro-Graph, c/o this news-paper, P.O. Box 167,Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167.Be sure to state your zodiacsign.
ASTROGRAPHBy Bernice Bede Osol
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DOONESBURY HAGAR THE HORRIBLE
by Charles M. Schulz
by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
by Scott Adams
by Lynn Johnson
by Gary Trudeau by Dik Browne
Today is the 255th day of 2006 and the 84thday of summer.
TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1609, Englishexplorer Henry Hudson entered the river thatwould later bear his name.
In 1940, prehistoric cave paintings were dis-
covered in Lascaux, France. In 2005, Israel evacuated of the Gaza Strip,
turning over power to the PalestinianAuthority.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: H.L. Mencken(1880-1956), journalist/critic; Jesse Owens
(1913-80), Olympic athlete; Mel Torme (1925-99), singer; Ian Holm (1931-), actor, is 75;George Jones (1931-), singer, is 75; BarryWhite (1944-2003); Yao Ming (1980-), basket-ball player, is 26.
TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1979, the IndianaPacers cut Ann Meyers, the first woman on anNBA team.
TODAY’S QUOTE: “As one comes down
the Henry Hudson Parkway along the river inthe dusk, New York is never real; it is alwaysfabulous.” -- Anthony Bailey
TODAY’S FACT: Four teenagers discov-ered the Lascaux cave paintings by chancewhile walking in the woods.
TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon(Sept. 7) and last quarter (Sept. 14).
Datebook: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
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Dear Annie: My husband and I are at ourwits’ end regarding my mother and stepdad.They have recently moved into our neighbor-hood, just one street behind our home, and aredriving our friends and neighbors nuts.
My stepdad, “Jim,” is very outgoing, but hebutts into everyone’s life. He couldn’t care lesswhether his comments are welcome. Mom israther scatterbrained and says nonsensicalthings from time to time, usually in a drunkenstate. By the way, they both are in their late 50sand drink to excess. They also are very self-centered, brag about what they own, wherethey have traveled and how they know every-thing. Everyone is tired of hearing it over andover, and we’ve told them so, to no avail.
Our friends could tolerate Mom and Jimwhen they came to occasional parties and bar-beques (usually uninvited), but now no one canescape because they live so close. The two ofthem were practically driven out of the retire-ment community they previously lived in. All
their neighbors hated them and made no bonesabout it.
My older sister lives 60 miles away and justlaughs about it. She rarely visits. My husbandand I are considering moving closer to myfather and stepmom, despite the distance. Dadand his wife have always been there for us.Still, I am a little ashamed to feel this wayabout my mother. Please help. -- Fences AreNot Enough
Dear Fences: Moving away might not helpif Mom is determined to live near you, and youshouldn’t have to dig up stakes every time shegets too close. You are not responsible forMom’s unpleasant behavior, and her drinking
is undoubtedly a huge factor. Do as muchsocializing as possible where she can’t followyou, and let the rest of the chips fall wherever.Also contact Al-Anon (al- anon-alateen.org) at1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666) for sup-port and suggestions.
Dear Annie: My husband has become anews junkie. All he does is watch the news and,at any given moment, has a yelling match withthe commentators or the people they are inter-viewing. He is extremely angry all the time.
My kids don’t want to talk to their father anylonger because he barks at them and can’t carryon a decent conversation. I have consideredgetting earplugs for the family. Any other sug-gestions? -- Lu
Dear Lu: Politics has a lot of folks upsetthese days, but reasonable people do not makeit the sole focus of their lives. Your husbandhas gone over the edge. When you have a quietmoment and the TV is off, talk to him calmlyabout it. Be sympathetic, but make it clear thathe is losing ground with his children and withyou. If he cannot put his rants aside, it may betime for him to seek professional help.
Sometimes such outward-focused anger is away to avoid dealing with other, more person-al, issues.
Dear Annie: This is for “Carl,” who wrote amathematical treatise for “Cramped and Poorin Ohio,” who shares a bedroom while fourother girls have their own. She asked howmuch rent she should pay.
It’s not just a mathematical issue. One mustconsider the value of one’s own space. Let’s dothe math as Carl suggests. Say it costs $2,000per month for a 2,000-square-foot house andthe bedrooms are 144 square feet each. Withfive bedrooms, that would leave 1,280 squarefeet of common space or 213 feet for each ofthe six girls. Girls with a single room wouldpay $357. The two girls sharing a room wouldpay $285. Is lack of privacy worth $72 permonth? Not in my book. -- Born in 1950
Dear Born in 1950: Actually, we likedCarl’s math. For some, saving $72 a monthwould indeed be worth it, but obviously, youplace a higher value on your personal space, inwhich case, you’d have to negotiate a differentdeal.
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ADVERTISEMENT OF SALENotice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal proper ty and household items described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the CA.Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Bus. & Prof.Code ss 21700-21716). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on September 14, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. on the premises where said property has been stor-ed and which are located at Red Carpet Mini-Storage, 151 Lake Mendocino Dr.,County of Mendocino, Ukiah, CA, the fol-lowing:
Kevin Williams (Hshld items) Unit#E-62Martin Rodriguez (Hshld items) Unit#E-63Marie Hance (Hshld items) Unit#I-17 Melissa Handley (Hshld items) Unit#L-266Carie Lonzanida (Hshld items) Unit#M-70Teresa Valle (Hshld items) Unit#R-396
Purchases must be paid for at the time of pur-chase in cash. All purchased items sold as it, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Auctioneer: Douglas P. Carter, (707) 468-8887 Bond #RED 1040197
635-069-5,12/06
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALENotice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal proper ty and household items described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the CA.Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Bus. & Prof.Code ss 21700-21716). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on September 14, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. on the premises where said property has been stor-ed and which are located at Pete’s Mini Stor-age, 1404 S. State St., County of Mendoci-no, Ukiah, CA. the following:
Nora Galletti (Hshld Items) Unit#H-9Bowe Lemmon (Hshld Items) Unit#S-7
Purchases must be paid for at the time of pur-chase in cash. All purchased items sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Auctioneer: Douglas P. Carter, (707) 468-8885 Bond #RED 1040197.
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FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME
STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0592
THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS:BENSON RANCH PROPERTIES790 Lovers LaneUkiah, Ca 95482Lisa Ray Kelly790 Lovers LaneUkiah, CA 95482This business is con-ducted by an Individ-ual. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 28,2006. Endorsed-Filedon August 28, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office./s Lisa Ray KellyLISA RAY KELLY
652-069-12,19,26-10-3/06FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
File No.: 2006-F0611THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS:RAILROAD CENTERINVESTMENTS169 Mason StreetSuite 300Ukiah, CA 95482Jack L. CoxP.O. Box 1389Ukiah, CA 95482Thomas CarveauExecutor Of The Estate of Raynette CoxP.O. Box 1260 Lakeport, CA 95453This business is con-ducted by co-part-ners The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 28,2006. Endorsed-Filedon September 6,2006 at the Mendoci-no County Clerks Of-fice./s/Kerri VauKERRI VAU
664-069-12,19,26,10/06
FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME
STATEMENTFile No.: 2006-F0590
THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS:ALEX R. THOMAS AND COMPANY,LLC.P.O.Box 748 3501 Taylor Dr.Ukiah, CA 95482Alex R. ThomasP.O.Box 7483501 Taylor Dr.Ukiah, CA 95482Monica H. Thomas P.O. Box 7483501 Taylor Dr.Ukiah, CA 95482Andrew L. ThomasP.O. Box 7483501 Taylor Dr.Ukiah, CA 95482Mary C. ThomasP.O. Box 7483501 Taylor Dr.Ukiah, CA 95482This business is conducted by a Lim-ited Liability Com-pany. The registrants commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1,2005. Endorsed-Filedon August 24, 2006 at the Mendocino County Clerks Office./s/Alex R. Thomas IVALEX R. THOMAS IVManager
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10 NOTICESADOPTIONS &FOSTER CARE
True to Life Children'sServices seeks families.Reimbursement, training & professional support
provided. 463-1100 #236800809
POTTER VALLEYHIGH SCHOOL
REUNION1965, 1966 & 1967
Committee is looking for
the followingclassmates:
1965Linda Watts
1966Stephen Earl (66)Louis Glazier (66)
1967Susan Anderson Gloria Baughman James Murray Deborah Walker Denise Walker Wayne Haux
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30 LOST &FOUND
SHY DANIELIS LOST!
4 miles up Dos Rios Rd. in Layton-ville on Tues. 8/22.He went from the Ukiah Shelter to a foster home to help gain some confi-dence. He got loose and took off.If you have seen him please call Sage at 463-4287 or Robin at 984-8860. Anderson Valley Animal Res-cue.
30 LOST &FOUND
REWARDNO QUESTIONS
ASKED!!!STOLEN
Chihuahua“Chiquis”
with red collar with heart tag with phone no.
from Lake Mendo.Sun. 9/3 from car.Fawn w/white back feet.Needs medical attn.3 yr. old little girl very sad. She can’t sleep at night and wants her doggie back. 463-1137
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IN-HOME CAREWORKERS NEEDED
In-HomeSupportive
Services Public Authority Referral
RegistryWorkers needed to provide domestic
services & personal care to aged, blind
or disabled per-sons. $8.50 per
hour. Health Bene-fits (50 hours
worked a month minimum) and
Workers Compen-sation Insurance.
Tasks may include cleaning, cooking, laundry, bathing,
and feeding. Must consent to be
fingerprinted fora criminal back-ground check,
provide references, and attend an
orientation class.Applications and orientation are
available in Spanish through
the Willits office. To apply, call in Ukiah 467-5875, in Fort
Bragg 962-1150, or in Willits 456-3752
SENIORPROGRAM
SPECIALISTMendocino
CountyDepartment of Social Services
Family and Children’s
Services DivisionSalary $1688-$2052 bi-wkly
Responsible for policy and proce-dure development, developing and conducting staff de-velopment training programs, updating reference material, contract and report development, stat-istical analysis and budgetary monitor-ing. College degree desirable and expe-rience required.
For info call707-467-5866
or go to:www.mss.ca.gov
to “Career Opportunities.”Closes 9/29/06.
Admin. AssistantP/T Tues. & Thurs.
9-2. 468-8911
120 HELPWANTED
EMPLOYMENTand TRAINING
WORKER IMendocino
CountyDepartment ofSocial Services
Job Alliance Program
Fort Bragg OnlyBiweekly Salary
$1258-$1530Seeking individuals
to facilitate a client’s transistion from public assis-tance to employ-
ment. Exp. in voca-tional guidance or employment coun-seling and some college preferred.
Full time w/benefits.Closes: 9/29/06.
For info call707-467-5866 or apply online:
www.mss.ca.gov“Career
Opportunties”
VeteranServices
RepresentativeMendocino
CountyDepartment ofSocial Services
Salary: $2726-$3314/Monthly
Interview, counsel, and assist veterans and/or their de-pendents in the preparation of claims for available benefits. Current vacancy to cover Ukiah and Will i ts.Education and ex-perience.
Apply by 9/29/06 to HR Dept.
579 Low Gap Rd.,Ukiah, CA 95482
707-463-4261w/TDD 800-735-2929; Job Line
707-463-5424 or website:
www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hr.
SUBSTITUTETEACHERNEEDEDAlternativeEducationTeachers
@ $125/dayMendocino
County Office ofEducation
Must have a valid California teaching credential, or a 30-day substitute per-mit or be qualified to apply for a 30-day substitute per-mit (BA/BS degree and have passed the CBEST test).
For an application packet call
707-467-5012 or email [email protected]
ContinuousRecruitment
EOE
NCO Rural Communities Child
Care Program Director - Ukiah
Program DirectorReq. a BA pref in ECE or Child care fo-cus, 5 yrs exp; Un-derstand budgeting for non-profit, starts at $4378-$4597/mo.DOQ; FT, Bene incl.Health, Dental, Vi-sion, STD-LTD, EAP, 403(b), pd hol., vac & sick lv. For appl & job desc; contact NCO 800-606-5550 x 302 or www.ncoinc.org.Closes 5 pm, 9/29/06 (Postmarks not ac-cepted) EOE
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18-30 NEEDED�No exp. necessary
�If you are ambitious�If you are avail. now�If you like sports.�If you like music.
North Coast Appl. Co.
Will star t you at $2000/mo. & offers a $1000 signing bonus as per written agreement.
462-9001
A COOL TRAVEL Job. Now hiring (18-24 positions) to work & travel entire USA.Paid training, trans-
portation, lodging fur-nished. Call today, Start today. 1-877-
646-5050.
AIDE for after-school program for young adults with disabili-ties, 2-3 days/wk,
2:30-7:30 p.m.Dinner included.
$8.75/hr. Resume & cover letter to
Independence Plus, 301 S. State St.,
Ukiah. 463-8725 EOE.
All Shifts FT & PTAvailable!!!No experience
needed. Higher wage with experience.
This year’s seniors welcome. Full train-ing provided. Drug
testing required, can-nabis not tested for hire. Assist disabled in their home and on outings. Call for inter-
view. 485-5168,485-0165
Are you a go-getter, love people & may or may not have a pas-sion for cooking? Be your own boss & make an average of $20-$50 an hour or more. Contact Inde-pendent Sales Direc-tors & Trainers for The Pampered Chef, Colleen-707-489-9660or Karin-707-972-6096
Attention Class A CDL Drivers. Make the move to McKel-vey Trucking. Call 1-800-410-255. 6 mo.
OTR exp. req’d.
AUTO TECH FTExp. helpful but will train right person.
Benefits. P.U. app. at 575 S. State St.
BankingLoan Documentation SpecialistSavings Bank of Mendocino County is accepting appli-cations for LoanDocumentationSpecialist at our Ukiah Main Office.Responsible for the accurate prepara-tion of loan docu-ments and assisting other Loan Servic-ing areas as time allows. Previous Loan or Banking experience is pref-erable. Requires advanced skills in computer windows enviroment,spread-sheet and word processing. Mini-mum keyboarding skill: 50 wpm.Apply in person at
Savings Bank200 N. School St.
Ukiah, CABy Monday,
Sept. 18, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
EOE/AA m/f/v/d
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BankingRMS & Loan
Servicing ClerkSavings Bank of Mendocino County is accepting appli-cations for RMS & Loan ServicingClerk at our Ukiah Main Office. Main-tains integrity of the banks Relationship Management Sys-tem. Serves as backup to various loan documentation and cler ical func-tions. Requires ad-vanced skil ls in computer windows environment. Mini-mum keyboarding skill: 45 wpm.Apply in person at
Savings Bank200 N. School St.
Ukiah, CABy Monday,
Sept. 18, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
EOE/AA m/f/v/d
BOOKKEEPERFT/PT A-R, A-P, Quick-
books, Fax please468-5220 Sal DOE
BOOKKEEPERMUST HAVE EXP.IN BOOKEEPING.
Contact Gloria, David 462-8653
BOOKKEEPERPT for restaurant/inn Exp. in A/P, G/L and knowledge of quick-books Email resume to: [email protected] or fax:
805-541-9569Cabinet Maker/Assembler for
Cloverdale Co. an Exp’d custom/prod.
F/T, wage DOE/Bnfts.
Apply Classic Mill 3033 Coffey Ln.
S Rosa behind gym.
Career Opportunity with
Community Bank!
North Valley Bank is currently recruit-ing for Bank Teller and New Account Representative for our Ukiah location.
Knowledge of bank products and services helpful; excellent cus-tomer service and cross-selling abilities.Minimum 1 year expe-rience in a Bnaking/Fi-nancial institution and new accounts experi-ence preferred; willing-ness to trianing.
Contact Personnel Recruiter Vickie
Sampson at 530-226-2970, email
resumes to [email protected]
or fax to 530-243-1711
CAREGIVERLive in position in
Rwd. Vly. Duties incl.driving, meal prep., light housekeeping, assistance with daily activities. $1800/mo.
831-624-8035 collect.CASE MANAGER
F/T in Ukiah, to help the elderly avoid
nursing home place-ment. MSW pref’d; or
BSW or related degree w/case mgmt
exp. Competitive salary& exc. benefits.Resume, cov. ltr. to MSSP, 301 S. State
St. Ukiah, 95482. EOE
120 HELPWANTED
CNA’s F/T, P/T, days & PM’s.
Great working cond.Apply in person
Valley View Skilled Nursing Center,
1162 S.Dora, Ukiah
COOK - P/T&F/TSenior assisted living. Apply at 1343 S. Dora St.
COOKBreakfast & Lunch
In a fast pacedsetting. Exp. a plus.
Apply withinSchat’s Bakerie’sAsk for Lisa or Phil113 W. Perkins St.
Ukiah.Counselor
Tapestry Family Services
Support Counselor to work w/children in afterschool program
in community & homes in Ukiah.
Req. AA, BA, MA or MSW & exp. w/chil-
dren in mental health or rehabilita-tive setting. $18-$21
/hr depend on education & exp.
Benefits. 463-3300for app. packet.Apply by 9/29/06
Customer Service Representative
Savings Bank of Mendocino County has one full-t ime CSR position open at our Hopland Branch. Cash handling & custom-er service skills req-uired. Must pass Teller Test to qual-ify for interview.Bilingual desirable.Apply in person at
Savings Bank200 N. School St.
Ukiah, CABy Monday,
Sept. 18, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
EOE/AA m/f/v/d
Dental asst. in Willits approx. 30 hrs/wk.Experienced only.
Send resume w/refer-ences to: Box 01072, c/o Ukiah Daily Jour-
nal, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, CA 95482.
DIESELMECHANIC
Excel. pay, good benefits. 3 yrs. min.
exp. Good DMV record. 462-6721
DRIVERCLASS C
$8/hr. Local route.544-3634
DRIVER deliverin our van. Starting $8 hr. Progressive
pay increase, + medical. 489-5115Driver- Covenant
Transport has oppor-tunities for CDL-A
drivers in your area! No matter what your experience level is, we have what you
are looking for. Now hiring Students,
Solos, Terms, Lease Purchase and O/O’s.
Call today! 1-866-684-2519. EOE
DRIVER-EXPERIENCED
& Trainees Needed.Earn up to $40k+
next year. No experi-ence required. $0
down. CDL Training Available. Central
Refrigerated 1-800-521-9277 x4779.
Exp. Servers,Back Waiters.Dishwasher.
Exp. BartenderApply in person 13401 S. Hwy 101 Hopland
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DRIVER: AMERI-CA’S PREMIER
Training Company! Company Sponsored CDL training in 3 1/2 weeks. Must be 21.Have CDL? Tuition Reimbursement!
[email protected] 1-800-781-2778.
DRIVER: TAKE CARE of your Fami-ly. Join ours. Consis-tent miles, regional and dedicated runs.Company paid Com-mercial Drivers Li-
cense training.www.SwiftTruck-
ingJobs.com 1-866-476-6828. EOE.
EXECUTIVEASSISTANT
F/T w/busy Prop.Mgt. firm. Must be dependable, detail
oriented & ableto multi-task.
Computer skills & min. 2 yrs. prev.office exp. req.
Benefit pkg. avail.Applications avail REALTY WORLDSELZER REALTY300 E. Gobbi St.,
Ukiah
Families United -Respite seeks In-Home & Behavior Respite Wrkrs. in Mendo. Co. Provide meaningful interac-tion & qual. care for children & adults w/developmental dis-abilities (some with behavior challenges).All wrkrs are reqrd. to attend staff trainings.Must have, or be willing to obtain a TB test, CPR, First Aid Certs. All staff must get a criminal record clearance. Costs for req. are paid by Fam-ilies United. Wrk is PT to FT, as sched-uled. In-Home Res-pite Workers $7.90 p/hr. Behavior Res-pite Workers $9.50 hr. Mileage reim-bursed w/ proof of Ins. & valid CDL
Families United - Respite at
1-800-640-3992 or 707-263-3921.Deadline 9/22
Fast Growing Co.with opportunity for advancement. FT or PT positions avail.Apply Tower Mart,
180 N. Main St.Willits.
FedEx Ground. O’OTeams. Average
5000 miles per week.$1.249 hub fuel, start $.96. CDL-A with 1 yr. Exp. 1-866-832-
6339.Floating Admin-
istrative Assistant3/4 time 30 hrs. wk.must have 1-2 yrs office exp. Gen. of-fice tasks, back up
admin support. Prof.in Word, Excel &
Outlook. Exc. writ-ten & oral comm.
skills. must be able to travel to Lake &
Mendo ctys on rotat-ing schedule, have reliable trans. Must pass background
check, pre-employ-ment phys & TB, clean DMV. Mail resumes to: Attn:HR P.O. Box 422
Ukiah, CA 95482 or fax to: (707)
462-6994. Facility #’s 175001273, 176800756 &
237000563. EOE
120 HELPWANTED
FT & PT CASHIERS& STOCK PERSONS
Exp. pref. Nights & weekends. Starts
$8/hr. more for exp.See Lee Duncan Apply in person1450 N. State St
Ukiah
Full charge book-keeper. FT/PT if very
efficient. Must be proficient w/ Quick-books system & be self motivated. Wide
variety of officefunctions for a small
production busi-ness. Send reply to
box 01073, c/o Ukiah Daily Journal, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah,
CA 95482-0749.
Graveyard shiftWORKING with kids,small homelike envi-ronment, good pay & benefits. Fax resume
to 463-6957Guidiville Indian
RancheriaTutors, p/t for our education center.
Compensation com-mensurate with
quals. and exp. Must present clean DMV
with application.462-3682
Head Start Teacher and Sub-TeacherPositions available.
Please apply orsend resume to:Pinoleville Native
American Head Start367 N. State St. Ste.
204, Ukiah, Ca. 95482707-463-1454
Health SecretaryGuidiville Indian
Rancheria 462-3682.F/T $10.50/hr. Must present clean DMV with applications.
Home Care Optionsseeks caregivers for PT & FT & live in.EOE. 462-6888
Howard HospitalOpportunities
● RN: ICU per diem● RN: ER per diem● RN: ER FT night● RN: ER PT day● Home Health
Aide: FT● CNA: Per diem● Pharmacist:
PT to FT.● CNA: Med/surg
FT days.● File Clerk Medical
Records FT PM● File Clerk Rad/
HIM FT
HowardHospital.com
or call 456-3105
InstructionalParaprofessional(Formerly Instruc-
tional Aide) needed for pvt. NPS school located in Ukiah,
CA. Must be 21 yrs old, with H.S. diplo-ma or GED equiva-lency, AA degree
preferred. Must pro-vide proof of de-
gree/diploma. Fax resume and cover
letter to: (707) 462-5276
Attn: TonyaAES is an EOE.
Pharmacy Clerk-Typist in training.Computer, typing, MATH, people skills.FT 1-9, PT 3-9, FT 9-5:30.Salary DOE, Drug Test. BLUE DRUG 707-468-5220
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120 HELPWANTED
KEYSTONE SCHOOLS, A NON-PUBLIC
SPECIAL EDUCA-TION SCHOOL HAS 2 CURRENT OPEN-INGS FOR FT EDU-CATIONAL ASSIS-TANT & 1:1 AIDES
AT OUR CAMPUS IN VALLEJO, CA &
ELMIRA, CA POSI-TION DUTIES
INCLUDE ASSIST-ING ON CAMPUS & IN CLASSROOMS W/ STUDENTS &
TRANSPORTING TO & FROM SCHOOL
IN VANS. MUST HAVE EXCELLENT DRIVING RECORD WITH THE ABILITY
TO OBTAIN A CLASS B LICENSE.MUST HAVE MINI-
MUM OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA-
ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR
DEGREE PREF’D.INTERESTEDAPPLICANTSPLEASE FAX
RESUME TO; 909-783-2621 ATTN:RECRUITMENT
DEPT.
Live in Aid for elder-ly lady. Room, board & salary. Cooking,
cleaning and errands for local area woman.
Must have clean DMV and must be
able to pass physical and drug screen
upon job offer. Send reply to box 04034,
c/o Ukiah Daily Jour-nal, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, CA 95482
Loader Operator/Water Truck Driver.Exp. & Class B req.FT, year round, ben-efits pkg. Cold Creek Compost 485-5966
LOCAL BEVERAGEDISTRIBUTORHIRING CLASS A
DELIVERY DRIVERS $14/hr. starting pay + mo. bonus. Valid Class A & medical card req.Also NIGHT LOADERMon/Thurs 8pm-6:30 am. Benefits offered after 90 days. Apply at 455A. Kunzler Ranch Rd. Ukiah
Local Mfg. looking for Production Asst.
Able to lift 70lb., CDL req’d fab. exp. prf’d.PT/FT. Apply 3661 Christy Ln, Ukiah.
463-1333
Logistics/ warehous-ing. Entry level ap-
prenticeship available for H.S. Grad. Must
be willing to relocate & under age 34. Call 1-800-345-6289. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm.
LUBE TECHSLINE TECHSADVISORS
PARTS DEPTpositions opening in fast growing new car dealership.
Apply on line pleasethurstonautoplaza.com
Mail Order Co.located in Ukiah has job openings for the following positions:
• Order processor• Inventory Clerk• Customer Service• Bookkeeper
472-0219 or fax resume to 472-0228
McDonalds has Full & P/T crew positions avail. Apply at your Local McDonald’s
120 HELPWANTED
NCO Head Start -Ukiah - PARENTINVOLVEMENT
COORDINATOR l/llAA Req. Oversee pa-rent involmnt svs for low inc famil ies of children 0-5 yrs in Lk/Mendo Co’s. Bilin-gual pref. $13.77-14.76/hr DOQ. Must submit NCO app:800-606-5550x302.Closes 5PM 9/18 (postmark not ac-cepted). EOE
NEW EXCITING POSITION WORK-
ING WITH KIDS 6 wks pd vacation 401 K. Day & Eve
avail. Small homelike environment, good pay & benefits. Fax
resume to 463-6957.
NEW HOMESALES AGENT
Ukiah, P/T, M-W, Hrly + benefits. Real Estate lic. req’d. New home sales exp. a +.Requires great or-ganizational skil ls.Computer literacy.E-mail resume [email protected] Vichy Agent in the subject line.
News EditorThe Record-Bee is seeking an ex-perienced journal-ist dedicated to community cover-age to join our team.The r ight person for the job wil l have newsroom experience and leadership ability, be able to lay outand edit a page, rewrite good sto-ries to make them great, work with repor ters on de-veloping stories,be calm under deadline pressure, and understand journalism stand-ards and ethics.InDesign experi-ence a plus.Journalism degree preferred but not required. This is a great oppor tunity for a journalist who is lookingfor the next step up. Lake County, located in beautiful Nor thern Califor-nia, is home to one of the state'slargest lakes and offers many rec-reational opportu-nities. Send cover letter and resume to Managing Edi-tor Elizabeth Lar-son, P.O. Box 849, Lakeport, CA 95453; or e-mail materials to [email protected]:[email protected] phone calls, please.
Now Hiring! Davy Tree. Must be 18
have CDL, realible trans. OJT. Must
pass drug test. Bene-fits. EOE. 462-1023 Truck Drivers: CDL
training. Up to $20,000 bonus. Ac-celerate your career as a Soldier. Drive
out terrorism by keeping the Army
National Guard sup-plied. 1-800-GO-
GUARD.com/truck
120 HELPWANTED
Office Manager Accounting firm
seeks an organized, motivated detail and
people oriented office manager with experi-
ence in Microsoft Word, Excel and Out-look. Duties include
receptionist, schedul-ing, bookkeeping and payroll preparation.Please e-mail re-
sume and cover letter [email protected]
PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN Appli-
cator or Branch II licensed preferred.
Or will train right per-son. Drug testing & clean DMV. Pay DOE+
benefits 462-7704
PETS CARE TECHPT & FT. Must be
avail. wkends & holi-days. Wages DOE.Job description &
apply in person only.Blue Ribbon Pets 5290 N. State st.
Ukiah
Pharmacist or InternWe are growing!
Ca. licensed ONLYPT/FT, Salary DOE,
Drug test. BLUEDRUG 707-468-5220
Pinoleville PomoNation Vocational
RehabilitationAdministrative Assistant. For
application & job description contact:
Lenora Steele at 707-463-1454
Program Director,Transition Age
Youth Program: FT, Ukiah. Oversee 7
bed transitional living program for older homeless youth,
oversee/implement new services for tran-sition age youth, es-
pecially those w/men-tal health issues.
Requires BA/equiv, counseling, case
management, admin-istrative exp. $14 to
$15.14 per hour, out-standing benefits.Job description/
required application at 463-4915
RDASal. & benes. DOE.Contact office mgr.
702 S. Dora St.UkiahFax: 462-3675
REAL GOODSF/T Sales Assoc. for its retail store located at the Solar Living Center in Hopland.Must be able to work weekends & have strong C/S skills.Retail exp. pref.Immediate opening.P/T-24 hr/week merchant.Must have min. 2 yrs. buying exp. or a degree in marketing pref. w/an emphasis in retail.Self-motivated, work independently & meet deadlines, strong organizational/ analytical skil ls a must. Environmental/ socio/political aware-ness a plus .Please send resume to: 13771 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, CA 95449 or email [email protected] 707.744.1342
RNs/LVNs neededurgently for PT/FT
home care for needy clients. Flex hrs. new mileage reimburse-ment Medical bene-fits avail. Please call 800-462-0717 x101
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Real Goods Solar,country’s largest
provider of solar & renewable energy,
seeks knowledgeable person to sell grid intertie systems & provide great cus-
tomer service w/sales & installations. Solar
installation exp.pref’d. Excellent math
& CAD skills.Computer literacy
req’d. FT. Base sal-ary + commission.Fax resume to 303-222-8702 or email to [email protected]
SALESOutside Sales Rep.
Due to our rapid growth, Pacific Pul-monary services, a
leading home oxygen co., is seeking Sales Reps for our North-ern CA offices. Our Sales Reps build re-lationships with doc-tors & patients. Previ-
ous outside sales exp. pref’d, but not
req’d. must be driven to sell & help people.Base + commission
& benefits/401K.Apply at
www.ppsc.com or fax: 530-345-4653
Schat’s Bakeryis looking for a
CAKEDECORATOR.
Exp. pref. Apply at 113 W. Perkins St.
SecurityUkiah
Mon.-Fri.Full-Time Days!
• Prev. security exp.
• Regular work schedules.
• Law enforcement/military/832PC a plus!
• Excellent Comm.Skills
• Clear DMV-Crim.
• Medical, dental,401K
Referral Bonus and more.
$11 per hour.707-265-2865
Fax: 707-258-8897www.ligouri.com
Seeking people to work one on one sup-porting DD individual in a home setting.Call Cindy 468-9331
Servers WantedExperienced pref.PM & Graveyard
shifts avail. Apply @ Jenson’s Restaurant 1550 Lovers Lane.
TRUE TO LIFECHILDREN’SSERVICES
seeks 2 additional homes for Shelter
Care program Applicants need to
have at least 1 spare bdrm to house a child
for up to 30 days.Guaranteed monthly allotment. Generous increase upon place-ment. Income tax-ex-empt. Exp. with chil-dren req. Parents will receive training, + So-cial Worker, in-home
support & respite.Need 1 or 2-parent
homes, with 1 parent home full time. Home with no more than 1 biological child con-
sidered.Retirees invited to
apply. Contact TLC707-463-1100Lic#236800809
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Service Coordinatorfor Behavior Respite Services. $15 p/hr to start. Benefits. Mile-age. Flex. 30-40 hrs p/wk. Must have 2 yrs. exp. (personal or professional) in De-velopmental Disabili-ties field; 1 yr. exp. in admin. capacity incl.exp. recruiting, train-ing & supervising staff; 1 yr. exp or educ. in behavioral sciences field.Manage day-to-day operations of behav-ior respite program.Must have excel. ve-bal & written commu-nication skills & com-puter exp. Work from office in Lakepor t with travel throughout Lake & Mendo. Cos.
Contact Families United - Respite 800-640-3992 or
707-263-3921. App.Deadline: 9/29/06.
SHOT GUN RESTAURANT/
Lawsons Station inHopland. RestaurantSupervisor Wed-Sun
744-1977
Skills Coach$8.50-$10 hr DOEAll shifts . Will train,
drug test, DMV p.out, HS diploma or equiv req. EOE. Apply 401A Talmage Rd. 462-2395
#236801959
Small Construction Co. Class A Driver.
PT & FT.485-0310
Social Service Asst.Needed immediately.Exp. pref. or willing to
undergo training.Starting pay $7.50/hr.
Please call Kim or Debra 462-6636
SOCIAL SERVICESENTHUSIASTSWANTED ONTHE COAST!
Join our team and suppor t individuals with developmental disabilities to live a good life in the com-munity Nor thStar Services; a progres-sive, person centered organization, located in beautiful Mendoci-no County has open-ings in Fort Bragg. A var iety of ful l t ime and part time sched-ules available. No similar experience is required. Just a love for people and a de-sire to support indi-viduals to become more independent and have valued roles in the communi-ty. Must be enthusi-astic about working evenings and week-ends. Overnights available. Good wag-es & great benefits.Relocation funds available. Must have job references and clean DMV. Call NorthStar Services at 916-239-9343 to learn more.
Wanted immediatelyCNAs PT/FT
for skilled nursing facility. Pleasant
Care. Becky or Joan 462-6636
Wanted: Dynamic person with BA/BSand supervisory exp.
to run therapeutic treatment facility. Fax resume to 463-6957Wanted: Staff person medical . Exp a +,not
req'd. Established medical office. Send resume to: 1225 S.Main St. Willits Ca
95490Water Treatment/
System Operator 1Redwood Valley
Cty. Water District10 miles north of
Ukiah, is accepting resumes in lieu of
applications for Water Treatment
Operator 1/Distribution System
Operator 1. Min.requirements: CA
DOHS T-1, CA DOHS D-1. Clean CA
DMV record.Day shift with on-call
responsibilites.Hourly pay range:
$14-$18 DOQ.Fax resume to 707-485-5148 or email to
[email protected]. Closing
Date: 9-14-2006WINE SALES
F/T or P/T485-1196. Fax
resume to 485-8206
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WEEKENDRECEPTIONISTBusy real estate
office seeks weekend receptionist. Must be dependable, detail oriented and able to multi task. Computer skills required. Min. 2 years experience.Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] orpick up applicaiton at 350 East Gobbi St.
WILLITS MENDO MILL & LUMBER
COMPANY*Cashiers, Full and Part time, some ex-perience req’d. must have great customer service skills.*Yard Sales and Service, Help Cus-tomers, put away building mater ials, forklift exp. helpful.*Department Sales,Bring your previous exp. in paint, electri-cal, plumbing, hard-ware, etc. and help our customers with their projects, full and part time.*Truck Driver, ClassB or better for local area delivery. Be-tween deliveries help customers in building materials yard. Must have clean DMV.
All positions re-quire physicals and drug screens upon job offer. Send re-sume to Attn: HR,Mendo Mill & Lum-ber Company, 1870 N. State St. Ukiah,Ca 95482 or applyat 305 E. Commer-
cial, Willits, Ca.NO PHONE CALLS
PLEASE.
200 SERVICESOFFERED
HUNT ELK, Red Stag, Whitetail,
Buffalo- our season starts 8/25/06 to
03/31/07. Guaran-teed hunting license $5.00, no-game, no-pay policy. Call Days 1-314-209-9800 &
eve. 1-314-293-0610.
205 FINANCIALSERVICES
ADJUSTABLE PAYMENT TRIPLE!!! 5 & 7 year payments
double!! As little known Re-cast provi-sion kicks in. Get Out
Now!! 1-877-647-7700 National Pacific
Capital, Inc.www.NCP4Money.com
210 BUSINESSOPPORT.
ALL CASH CANDYRoute. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your
own local candy route. Includes 30
machines and candy.All for $9,995. Mul-
tiVend, LLC 880 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729.1-888-625-2405
VENDING ROUTE:Full-Line Snacks,
Drinks, All Brands.Great Equipment.
Great Locations. Fi-nanced with $6,500 Down. 1-877-843-
8726. Local.
240 INVESTMENTS
SELL YOUR TIME SHARE! The cheap-est way to Buy, Sell & Rent Timeshares.No commissions or Broker fees. Call 1-800-882-0296 or go
to www.VPResales.com
250 BUSINESSRENTALS
Banquet Hall &Kitchen Ukiah Senior Center 499 Leslie St.
462-4343
COMMERCIALLEASE UKIAH
2030 Industry Rd.1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx.w/400 sf office 2. 5000 Sq. Ft. Aprx.720 sq ft clean roomw/1500 sf office.
Melanie 707-485-1328
Professional Offices2 office suites- $475Single offices- $350
485-1196
300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED
$875-Marlene Tnhse.2br.1.5ba. Pool. A/C.
No pets. Parking.217-2764, 462-1546
1&2bd Apts. availa-ble on N. Main & N.Bush $725/$795/mo,
no pets. 462-4759
2 bdrm 1 bth inUkiah Cov pking, pa-tio areas stor rm N/P $740/mo. 463-3721
Upstairs 2 bdrm N/S1 indoor cat o.k., W/D avail. $1000
dep. $600/mo Avail 10/1 468-5661
300 APARTMENTSUNFURNISHED
2bd. 1 ba. AC, Re-frig, stv, wtr, garb.sewer pd. No pets.
1586 N. Bush $800 + $800 462-1396
2bd. upstairs apt.611 S. Oak St.
$750 + $750 dep.462-4262
2bd/1b Lrg fencedyrd, gar. all new in-side! $1000+$1200 sec. Call 463-3680
2br Cute Cen. loc.NP No sec. 8.
$725+ dep. To view call 472-0322
3 bdrm 1.5 bth T.H.Ukiah. DW, sm. pa-
tio, H20 & Gbg pd. 2 car cov. pking, N/P $850/mo. 463-3721625 N. STATE ST.
PARK PLACE1 bd. $725-$7752 bdr. $850 TH $950.Pool/garg. 462-5009ALDERWOOD APTS
1450 S.State St.NEW OWNERS
Refurbished 2 bd.DW\Garage+pool
$850 mo. 463-2325 Downtown StudioApt. N/P gar/wtr pd.
$575/mo+dep357-5575.
Hopland CharmingLrg. 1- bed. AC.Lease $800/mo.707- 972-2001
LEE KRAEMERPROPERTY MGMT
2bd. 1 ba $8002bd. 1.5 ba $825 OR2 bd. 1.5 ba.Remodeled luxury TH includes new laminate & tile flooring, more! $925
POOL, LAUNDRY,CARPORTS
No Section 8.463-2134MOVE-IN
SPECIAL!!!Sierra Sunset offers 2 bd. apts. w/pool &
laundry facilities, carports & more!
Selzer Realty468-0411
ONLY $500 DEP. NEWUkiah 2bd . Wtr.gar.
pd. N/S, pets? Mason St. $825mo. 433-4040
Potter Vly. Main St.Next to Health Cen-ter 1bd/1b N/P, $650/mo+dep 743-1624
Sml. tri-level 1bd.Priv.yd. new appl.W/D. $1100/mo.
Cent. loca. 489-0201
Spacious 2bd/1bWestside AC, Heat, washer/dryer $900.
462-8600
UKIAH140 Zinfandel1bd1ba. $660
Hud OK.
CENTURY 21Les Ryan RealtyProperty Management
468-0463
Westside 2 bdrmGood credit, NS/ No Pets $725/mo. Call
Mark 462-3563
320 DUPLEXES
2bd1.5ba 1209Homewood. Front yd maintained. $1100.
$1300 sec. 462-4759
3 bd/2bth gar, lg yd, N/P, N/S $1250/mo.$1500 security dep.
707-265-4318
SAUVIGNON CT.2 bed., 1 ba. dplx. F.Place, big yard, no HUD. $1000 + dep.Beverly Sanders Realty 462-5198
330 HOMESFOR RENT
$1200/mo Hoplandcountry home 2bdrm
2bth 1/4 acre, N/P 744-1615/529-7503
2 bd, $800/mo, incl elec. mobile hm, 13 mi W. of Cloverdale
on Hwy 128, Yorkville 894-1854
2bd1.5ba mobilew/office & 2 car gar.N/S, N/P No sec. 8$950mo. + dep + utils. 485-6560
3 bdrm 1 1/2 bth1700 sq ft. House on 1 1/4 acres 900 sq ft
wk shop/gar.$1600/mo. $500 dep.
end of pvt Dr. in Rdwd Val. 695-1311
Avail Now.3 bdrm 1bth
$1300/mo $1000 dep N/P N/S No sec. 8
avail now. 367-3428
3 bdrm 2 bth office, Cent. vac. yard serv-ice, N/P, $1650/mo + dep. 485-7824 after 5
Avail 10-1.Remodeled 3bd/1b Pets nego. $1350 +dep. 468-5014
330 HOMESFOR RENT
3bd/2b Ranch StyleHome-Westside 2 car
gar. Drive by 1370 Carrigan. Call for
app. & info. $1500+ dep. NCR 468-9101
Cute 1bd cottage.Rwd. Vly. $700/mo.Parking for 1 car. 0
Pets/smok. 485-7224
L(�)(�)K!
4bd/3baon largevineyardproperty.
$1800/mo+dep.
462-7615
Nice 2bd 1.5 bth AC, Fire place,W/D, yard $1030 N/P 462-7898116 Clara/State St.Studio Willits $650H20 elect gbg inc.
Must see. N/S/P 707-486-7193/456-0648
TOLLINI LANE2 bed, 1 ba. home.
yard, pet neg. F.place $950+ dep.Beverly Sanders Realty 462-5198
Westside Charmer 3bd/1b Lrg Yard, w/d, AC, gar., +lawn serv-ice. $1275. 468-0411
350 ROOMSFOR RENT
All util. & cable paid.N/P 2180 S State $380+dep $200.
462-4476
380 WANTED TOSHARE RENT
Lrg. rm. $475.$475 dep. Util. incl.
House priv.468-0244
Rm+Priv bath,in R.V.home. w/d, cable tv, internet+all util $550.fem pref. 485-1746
400 NEW & USEDEQUIPMENT
POWER WHEEL-CHAIRS & SCOOT-ERS at little or no
cost to seniors/disa-bled with Medicare, MediCal or Insur-
ance. Free Delivery, Training & Warranty.ProHealth Mobility.1-877-740-4900.
www.ProHealthMobli-ty.com
410 MUSICALINSTRUMENTS
Antique Piano Wings & Son late 1800’s maple, rare 4th pedal tunes to pitch. $1,800 744-8443/c 489-1931
Guitars Fender Acoustic Elect. &
Fender Strat w/cas-es. $350both 463-1329
440 FURNITURE
Oak Ent. Ctr., $160,Dresser, $70. TV $50, Pontiac Bonne-ville ‘92 $2K 462-9391
450 WANTEDTO BUY
PORSCHE:LOOKING FOR Older Porsches.
Regular street cars, 356s, 911s, vintage or old racing cars in any condition. Call Dick Thorpe 1-714-960-2421 or Email:[email protected]
460 APPLIANCES
USEDAPPLIANCES
& FURNITURE.Guaranteed. 485-1216
480 MISC.FOR SALE
2 Tickets to Gretch-en Wilson @ Konocti Oct 15 paid $130 sell
for $100. 462-4106
AIR COMPRESSOR.7.5 hp elect. Ingersal
Rand upright. 24.3 cfm@90psi. Less than
5hrs. New $1800+,Sell for $1400/bo.
707-485-0413
Excel. cond.Ca. King. foammattress. $500.
459-9299
Fire Wood For Sale Can Deliver.
485-1271 or 272-6967 Eddie
Free Hot Tub if you come & get it...& it
works!! Anne or Charles 463-1017
Home Wine MakingEquip. 35 gal. press,
5 gal. glass jugs, misc. 485-7095
Hot Tub ‘06 DeluxeModel. Many jets.
Therapy seat.Warranty. Never
used. Can deliver.Worth $5700. Sell$1750 with new
cover. 707-766-8622
480 MISC.FOR SALE
Leather couch w/2built in reclyners
$500. Treadmill Pro-form elect. pwr extra poles arm excersizer.
$300. 463-5523
New Raidrs BckPck $25 Dbl Stroller E/C $50 drp leaf tble 2 chairs $50 Leanna
272-0835NUTRISYSTEM 4
wks complete supply of food. Box unop-ened. Will sell for
$150. Kathi 462-9391SPA-Deluxe ‘06 model. 30 jets.
Therapy seat. Never used. Warr.Can del.$2850.707-468-4300STEEL BUILDINGS.FACTORY Inventory.Best Deals 40X60 to
120X300. FREE Same Day Quote. 1-
800-668-5422.
500 PETS &SUPPLIES
AKC PURE BREDGerman Shephard puppies. $400 ea, 8 M, 5 F. Both parents
on site. Call Scott 357-1731
Boxer Puppies AKCChamp lines. Brindle
& fawns. 3M3F.Parents on site. $700
ea. 707-391-6107Chocolate Lab Pups
3 males. Beautiful.Both parents on site.$400 ea. 984-9602
Greetings!I’m DEVON
I’m a Great Dane mix with 5 broth-ers & sisters.We’re 5 mo. old.We will be availa-ble for adoption Thurs., Sept. 7 at the Ukiah Shelter.
We are BEAUTIFULAND BIG!!!!
There are also other puppies available to adopt.Come on down and meet us at 298 Plant Rd., Ukiah or call our fr iend Sage at 463-4782. Ander-son Valley Animal Rescue.
Hi! I’m MindyI’m a Lab mix &I need a home!
I’m 1 year old and I am spayed.My sisters and I were in bad shape when our foster mom found us.We are now healthy & happy.My sisters have found homes and left me her by my-self and now it’s my turn.I am happy and quiet at home but am a bit shy with strangers.If you have room
in your ❤heart❤ for me,PLEASE call AV
Rescue at 895-3785 or
Mary 462-3948.
Huskies 3m/1f cur-rent shots, partially
house trained. $300.each 462-3699 POMERANIAN
PUPS, born 7/15. 4F, 1M, assorted colors,
$500. Parents on site, 961-0732
TRAINING - Call for new schedule.
Blue Ribbon Pets.5290 N. State St.Ukiah. 485-8454
510 LIVESTOCK
2 horse trailer.Imperial with alloptions. Brown,
white stripe. Gd tires.Gd cond. Floor excl.
$1600. 707-972-1294
590 GARAGESALES
3-Family Yard & Plant Sale. Fri-Sat 8-
4. 428 Park Blvd.Furn, hsehld, clothes
Alert-Senior Center Thrift Open Mon-Sat 10-4, Donations of
good quality furniture only & volunteers needed 462-4343FREE GARAGE
SALE SIGNS.Realty World Selzer Realty. 350 E. Gobbi
590 GARAGESALES
Sectional sofa,hyda-bed w/ recliner
$400, wall oven, range top, dish-washer, clothes,
hshld items, canning jars ect. Thurs-Sun 9-3.1540 Stanford
Ranch Rd.All must go!
610 REC VEHCAMPING
‘93 28’ Bounder Motor Home. Class
A. 41K mi. Excl.cond. $17,500.462-8763 or 621-0802
‘93 Dutchman33’ 5th wheel
with living room slide out. $6800.
274-4448 or 349-0194
620 MOTOR-CYCLES
Honda ‘87 CBR600Xtra Engine, many spare parts $1700.Suzuki ‘78 GS750Free to good home
462-1311
Suzuki ‘97 GS 500.Low Milage Great
Shape $2500.707-621-3090
650 4X4'SFOR SALE
Mazda ‘94 NavajoLtd Edition Great Condition. $5000.
BO. 621-0553
670 TRUCKSFOR SALE
Dodge ‘90 Ram 1tonDIESEL 156k, AT,$3900Marino’s Auto Sales
672294 485-0499
680 CARSFOR SALE
Chevy 06’ Silver HHR, $15,350Low Mileage462-5789
DEPENDABLE‘95 Taurus GL 3.0 V6, AT, 4 whl disc.
Elec. win., Dr. RWD Def. CC. Very cln. 30 mpg hwy. $2200/obo.485-8627, 489-6374
Honda ‘00 Accord LXAT, 121K. $7900
Marino’s Auto Sales#000681 485-0499
Honda ‘02 Civic LXAT, 93K, 592780. $8900Marino’s Auto Sales
485-0499
Honda ‘95 AccordEX. Grn. AT. $4900Marino’s Auto Sales#045164 485-0499
Mercedes 300 D ‘79Turbo, runs great.Needs rear seat.
$1500/bo. 467-1959
Subaru Legacy Wgn.‘90. $750/obo 159K Runs strong. Nds
work.As is. 485-1892
VW Bug, 69’New engine, new
tires. $1200 467-9221
730 MOBILESWITH LAND
MANUFACTURED/MOBILE / MODULAR home factory direct, factory tours daily, factory direct sav-ings, factory direct value, floor plans,
models and more at www.FactorySe-
lectHomes.com or call 1-800-620-3762.
760 LOTS &ACREAGE
A DREAM FIND - 20 Acres - Reduced $129,900. Near
Tehachapi. Fresh mountain air and
picture perfect views.Streams and oaks.
Ideal for horses, county getaway, or to
buy and hold.Financing. Call owner
1-888-821-5253.
ARIZONA- NEW TO MARKET- 36AC-
$49,900. Perfect for private retreat. End-less views, beautiful
setting w/fresh moun-tain air. abundant
wildlife. Secluded w/ good access.
Financing available.Call AZLR 1-866-
467-9209.
Fish Lake Valley,NV. New to Market.7ac $27,900; 10ac
Trout Stream $59,900 (Abuts
BLM). Eastern slope of White Mtns, Within looming presence of
Nevada’s highest peak & range. Snow covered year round.Providing cool, clean water that feeds the Rainbow Trout Creek which boarders the
entire back boundary.One of a kind! Inspir-ing, must see! Call 1-
888-581-5263.
THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL TUESDAY, SEPT. 12, 2006 -15
SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORY
LANDSCAPING
CREEKSIDELANDSCAPE
License #624806 C27RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIALComplete Landscape Installation
• Concrete & Masonry • Retaining Walls• Irrigation & Drip Sprinklers
• Drainage Systems • Consulting & Design• Bobcat Grading • Tractor Service
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(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 41 Years
OgeeGutter
CurvedFaceGutter
5 1/2” 5 1/2”4”
FasciaGutter
MASSAGE THERAPYRedwood Valley
MassageThorough & SensitiveDeep Tissue & Sports
MassageMy work is to reduce your pain,improve your ability to do your
work, and allow you to play harder
1st Visit Special2 Hrs/$65
485-1881By appointment 8am to 6:30pm, M-F
Oolah Boudreau-Taylor
(707) 485-0810
HANDYMAN
Serving Ukiah,Redwood Valley,
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TERMITE BUSINESS
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COUNTERTOPS
CL 856023
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SOLID SURFACE &LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS2485 N. State St. • Ukiah
REFINISHINGFurniture
and AntiqueRepair
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in Redwood Valley
free estimatesAllen Strong
707-485-0802
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LANDSCAPINGSangiacomoLandscape
Lic. #367676
• Consult • Design• Install
Exclusive Lineof Bobcat track loadersEstablished in 1970
Office (707) 468-0747Cell (707) 391-7676
HOME REPAIRCalMend
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SPA & SALON
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• Tractor work• Hauling• Clean up• Painting• Fences• Decks
TREE TRIMMING
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Yard WorkDump Runs
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DEBT CONSOLIDATION
CONSTRUCTION
• New Construction• Additions• Remodels• RepairsAll phases
of constructionand repairs
Lic#872592
(707) 489-3158
UPHOLSTERY
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Though administrationspokesman Darrel Ngdeclined to comment on theGOP letter, he saidSchwarzenegger wants thehalf-dozen compacts signed“as soon as possible.”
“Should the governordecide to recall theLegislature, he will make anannouncement,” Ng said.
An anti-gambling groupsaid it was outraged at theprospects of reconvening theLegislature simply to “fleece”Californians more, even ifcash-starved government doesget a share of the revenue.
“Does this (GOP) lettertruly represent the soul of theCalifornia Republican Party?If so, it appears one of our twomajor political parties hassold its soul for gamblingmoney,” said Fred Jones, anattorney for the CaliforniaCoalition Against GamblingExpansion.
The governor had hoped totout government revenue fromthe pacts, expected to bringbillions of dollars into thestate’s deficit-plagued coffers,during his campaign for re-election Nov. 7 againstDemocratic challenger PhilAngelides.
But given to lawmakers atthe 11th-hour of the 2005-06legislative year that endedAug. 31, Democratic majorityleaders refused to approve thedeals without in-depth scruti-ny, starting with next year’ssession.
Repeated attempts byMediaNews and a spokes-woman for Senate leader DonPerata to reach the OaklandDemocrat were unsuccessful.Fabian Nunez, D-LosAngeles, also could not bereached for immediate com-ment.
At the end of session,administration officials dis-missed the Democratic lead-ers’ claims they were given tothe Legislature at the lastminute on purpose and hintedat a special session by sayingthey would press for actionanyway.
Republican lawmakersaccused Democrats of serving
labor groups that want Indiangaming casino workers union-ized - an assertion discountedby Perata.
In their letter toDemocratic leaders, SenateGOP leader Dick Ackermanand Assembly GOP leaderGeorge Plescia said that thecompacts “are too importantto our state’s economic well-being and the prosperity ofcommunities acrossCalifornia to wait until theLegislature reconvenes.”
The GOP leaders said theyalso wanted to address woesafflicting California’s horseracing industry.
Schwarzenegger, who onceopposed unlimited expansionof gambling on Indian lands,has signed deals with severaltribes, allowing them to installtens of thousands of new slotmachines.
The latest of the state gam-bling compacts were twoagreements that would allowthe Sycuan Band of theKumeyaay Nation to installup to 3,000 new slot machinesat its El Cajon casino andresort, and the Yurok Tribe toinstall the first 99 slotmachines on its reservation inHumboldt and Del Nortecounties.
The administration previ-ously announced deals allow-ing three other tribes toincrease the number of slotsthey operate from 2,000 to7,500 each.
The largest casinos in LasVegas have only have 3,000slots.
In return, the Indian gam-bling compacts substantiallyincrease the amount of casinorevenue tribes pay annually tothe state’s general fund. Over the life of the contracts,which typically last 30 years,the deals could send tens ofbillions of dollars to thestate’s coffers.
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Napa 89/48/s 77/50/pcNeedles 102/78/s 101/78/tOakland 77/53/pc 72/53/pcOntario 94/62/s 89/62/sOrange 94/59/s 89/61/pcOxnard 72/59/pc 72/60/pcPalm Springs 107/78/s 105/76/sPasadena 92/66/s 87/65/sPomona 96/57/s 92/59/sPotter Valley 101/53/s 90/50/sRedding 102/59/s 96/58/sRiverside 94/62/s 93/60/sSacramento 97/59/s 88/54/sSalinas 76/53/pc 67/53/pcSan Bernardino 94/62/s 91/61/sSan Diego 77/67/pc 74/65/pcSan Fernando 95/63/s 88/61/sSan Francisco 78/56/pc 74/54/pcSan Jose 87/59/s 78/55/pcSan Luis Obispo 85/53/pc 80/52/pcSan Rafael 89/52/pc 75/52/pcSanta Ana 80/65/pc 76/65/pcSanta Barbara 73/57/pc 71/55/pcSanta Cruz 77/55/pc 70/55/pcSanta Monica 76/62/s 75/61/pcSanta Rosa 94/50/s 84/48/pcS. Lake Tahoe 82/40/s 79/41/sStockton 99/56/s 94/52/sTahoe Valley 82/40/s 78/41/sTorrance 80/63/pc 77/63/pcVacaville 98/57/s 93/56/sVallejo 91/50/pc 78/51/pcVan Nuys 96/63/s 88/61/sVisalia 98/61/s 98/58/sWillits 101/51/s 90/48/sYosemite Valley 89/50/s 89/50/sYreka 93/46/s 86/46/s
City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WToday Wed. Today Wed.
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.
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MOON PHASES
REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES
Precipitation
Ukiah through 2 p.m. Monday
Temperature
24 hrs to 2 p.m. Mon. ................ 0.00”Month to date ............................ 0.00”Normal month to date ................ 0.18”Season to date .......................... 0.00”Last season to date .................. 0.00”Normal season to date .............. 0.37”
High .............................................. 92°Low .............................................. 54°Normal high .................................. 87°Normal low .................................... 52°Record high .................. 105° in 1951Record low ...................... 39° in 1928
UKIAH103/53
64/49Fort Bragg
68/52Westport
100/55Covelo
101/51Willits
101/53Redwood Valley
99/52Lakeport
94/52Clearlake
98/52Lucerne
101/61Willows
68/55Elk
62/50Gualala
96/54Cloverdale
97/54Boonville
68/52Rockport
103°
TODAY
Blazing sunshine
53°
TONIGHT
Clear
91°
50°
WEDNESDAY
Plenty of sunshine
73°
44°
THURSDAY
Partly sunny; areas of fogearly; colder
Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highsand tonight’s lows.
Laytonville99/54
83/51Philo
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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 734.72 feet; Storage: 63,827 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 109 cfs Outflow: 140 cfsAir quality – Ozone: .050 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .33 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .014 ppm (.25 ppm)
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asking for cosmetologist vol-unteers, said she did sobecause she had had womenask her questions at her salonthat she was unable toanswer.
“I was getting just anincredible number of ladiesthat were being diagnosedwith breast cancer and otherforms of cancer, and becauseI couldn’t answer their ques-tions, it was really frustratingme,” Wright said.
Now, she’s able to pointher clients to the AmericanCancer Society.
“The clients that I have inmy salon that have come tothe ‘Look Good ... FeelBetter’ program are still talk-ing about it, and saying theywould have been lost withoutit. That it was just one morestep to their recovery, to theirhealing,” Wright said.
“Look Good ... FeelBetter” is a partnershipbetween the American CancerSociety, the NationalCosmetology Association andthe Cosmetic, Toiletry andFragrance Association, whichrepresents the cosmeticsindustry that donates morethan $10 million worth ofcosmetics to “Look Good …Feel Better” participants inthe United States each year.
Licensed cosmetologistsreceive training for the ses-sions administered by theAmerican Cancer Society.Through donations, theAmerican Cancer Societysupplies wigs, scarves andhats also free of charge.
In Ukiah, a room withshelves lined with mannequinheads modeling wigs, andboxes full of even more wigsand scarves, is open at anytime to women undergoingchemotherapy or radiationtreatment free of charge.
“I tell people it’s likeMervyn’s or JC Penney with-out the check-out counter,”
Keegan said.While the wigs are avail-
able during any office hours,Keegan said “Look Good ...Feel Better” is helpful, sincewearing a wig will be new tomost women.
The Monday sessions runfrom 10 a.m. to noon, andKeegan said most monthsthere are about four or fiveparticipants, though she ishappy when even one showsup.
“It’s hard, because thewomen are generally goingthrough chemotherapy, so asyou can imagine, they are notfeeling great,” Keegan said.“If one woman shows up, it isworth it to us.”
She enjoys seeing thewomen leave with smiles ontheir faces.
“When the women firstcome in, they are very sub-dued and serious. After about45 minutes I’ll hear a giggle,and by the end of two hours,they’re laughing and tryingon all sorts of things,”
Keegan said.And it’s not just the partic-
ipants that enjoy their time.“I think when the cosme-
tologists leave, they’re ashappy as the women they arehelping,” Keegan said.
Wright echoed these senti-ments.
“It’s unbelievable whatthey go through and are stillable to laugh and be happyand giggly as they walk outthe door,” Wright said. “It’sbeen a great experience forme because I’m feeling won-derful when I walk out thatdoor because of them.They’re my heroes.”
The Mendocino-LakeCounty unit of the AmericanCancer Society is looking for“Look Good ... Feel Better”volunteers in Lake County.For information about volun-teering or to schedule a“Look Good ... Feel Better”appointment, call 462-3603.
Katie Mintz can bereached [email protected].
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Cosmetologist Lin Wright, owner of Creations Salon in Willits (left), demonstrates one way to tie a scarf on“Look Good ... Feel Better” participant Kathy Starback (right) at the Mendocino-Lake County unit of theAmerican Cancer Society in Ukiah, Monday
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SlotsBy LAURAN NEERGAARDAP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON — Asian-American women living inBergen County, N.J., lead thenation in longevity, typicallyreaching their 91st birthdays.Worst off are American Indianmen in swaths of SouthDakota, who die around age58 — three decades sooner.
Where you live, combinedwith race and income, plays ahuge role in the nation’shealth disparities, differences
so stark that a report issuedMonday contends it’s as ifthere are eight separateAmericas instead of one.
Millions of the worst-offAmericans have life expectan-cies typical of developingcountries, concluded Dr.Christopher Murray of theHarvard School of PublicHealth.
Asian-American womencan expect to live 13 yearslonger than low-income blackwomen in the rural South, for
example. Compare thoselongest-living women toinner-city black men, and thelife-expectancy gap is 21years.
Health disparities are wide-ly considered an issue ofminorities and the poor beingunable to find or afford goodmedical care. Murray’s coun-ty-by-county comparison oflife expectancy shows theproblem is far more complex,and that geography plays acrucial role.
Consider: The longest-liv-ing whites weren’t the rela-tively wealthy, ...they’reedged out by low-income res-idents of the rural NorthernPlains. He cites AmericanIndians as another example.Those who don’t live on ornear reservations in the Westhave life expectancies similarto whites’.
On the Net:Harvard data: www.glob-alhealth.harvard.edu
Where you live can affect your longevity
