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3, 2003 Californian SALINAS MONTEREY OBITUARIES Monterey Sheriff's Fanning County Department before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, camping and spending time with 1 her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death 1 by her father, Ernest Blevins, and brother, Ernest Blevins Jr. Survivors: Husband, J.D. Fanning of Salinas; son, Marc T.

Fanning of Salinas; daughters, Regena Rathbun and Deanna Sievers, both of Salinas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: Memorial services 4 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Healey Mortuary Chapel, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Cremation: will be held.

Placement of ashes: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Bobbie Jo Fanning Caesar Colletto Bobbie Jo Fanning, 67, of Sali- Caesar Colletto, 86, of nas, died Monday, March 31, terey, died Sunday, March 2003, at Pacific 2003, at his Coast Care home. Center after a He was born lengthy illness. Sept. 6, 1916, in She was born Monterey and Aug. 16, 1935, in was a lifelong Chandler, resident.

His and had lived in family was one Monterey of the original County for 60 fishing families years. She was a of Monterey, secretary with Bobbie Jo and the bronze Caesar anchor in front of the Custom House was Caesar Colletto brought up by the Colletto's fishing boat, the U.S. Liberator. He began commercial fishing at 15 and was a commercial fisherman for 21 years before working with the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier, retiring at 62.

He was an avid scratch golfer and was a Don at Rancho Golf Course. He enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and was a true friend to all who knew him. He loved to dance and spend time with his family. Memberships: Monterey Masonic Lodge and Monterey Elks Lodge. Survivors: Wife of 67 years, Claire Colletto of Monterey; daughter, Babs Davis of Moab, Utah; son, Jerry Colletto of Cool; sisters, Rosalie Zackby of Monterey, Violet Colletto of Carmel.

Valley and Mamie Balisdell of Santa Maria; brother, Joe Colletto of Carmel Valley; six grandchildren and three great- grandsons. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Monterey Elks Mar Vista Drive, Monterey. Cremation: The Paul Mortuary, 390 Lighthouse Pacific Grove. Memorials: Donor's favorite Traditional jazz bassist Placide Adams dies The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Placide Adams, a string bass player who was one of the stalwarts of traditional New Orleans jazz, died Saturday after a short illness.

He was 73. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Adams performed until recently, and his Onward Brass Band was booked to play the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this spring. Adams is known mostly for traditional jazz, but in the 1950s he played rhythm and blues with such recording stars as Clyde McPhatter, Ruth Brown, Roy Brown, B.B. King, and Big Joe Turner. Adams was a member of a musical family.

SALINAS Jose 'Tite' Pimentel Jose "Tite" Pimentel, nas, died Monday, 2003, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 4, 1950, in Mexico, and lived in Salinas for 25 years. He was a field laborer with Dole Foods Co. He was preceded in death by his mother 52, of SaliMarch 31, Jose 'Tite' Pimentel and father, Anatolia Pimentel and Josefath Pimentel.

Survivors: Children, Sandra Pimentel, Elodia Pimentel, Juan Pimentel and Richard Pimentel, all of Salinas; sisters, Hermelinda Pimentel of Salinas, Susanna Pimentel of Yuma, and Elvira Pimentel of Florida; and brothers, Guillermo Pimentel and Ponciano Pimentel, both of Mexico, Jose Refugio Pimentel of Yuma and Manuel Pimentel of Los Angeles. 1 to 9 p.m. today, April 3, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Rosary: 7 p.m.

today, April 3, at the mortuary chapel. Services: Final visitation 9 a.m. Friday, April 4, at the mortuary chapel followed by procession to Christ the King Church, 240 Calle Cebu, Salinas for funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial: Following at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott Salinas. Andrate Bernard 'Drate' Terry Andrate Bernard "Drate" Terry, 35, of Seaside, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

The cause of death was not known Wednesday. He was born Dec. 8, 1967, in Fort Ord and was a lifelong Monterey County resident. He was an auto detailer with Mercedes Benz. He played Little League baseball, Pop Warner football and Seaside High School football.

He loved music. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cherry Lee Terry, on Dec. 25, 2002. Survivors: Father, Solomon R. Terry Sr.

of Seaside; brothers, Solomon Terry Jr. of Monterey, Jerry Terry of Salinas and Dennis Terry of Palmdale; and sister, Ruby Terry Hill of Palmdale. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Chapel of Seaside Funeral Directors, 1610 Noche Buena Seaside. Services: 11 a.m.

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Michael Rivera Education Rachel Zentz Calendars, obituaries FEATURES Sierra Rendon Features editor Dave Nordstrand Features, health SALINAS Betty Jane Arnold years and first woman sergeant for the Monterey Coun- Betty Jane Arnold Betty Jane Arnold, 80, of Salinas, died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Dilworth, Okla. She was a deputy sheriff at the Monterey County Jail for 29 the ty Sheriff's Department. She was chosen deputy of the year in 1982.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil P. Arnold, on Feb. Memberships: Past president of California Women's Peace Officers Association, Monterey County Employees Association, the Retired 'Employees Association, California Sheriff's Association and Madonna del Sasso Church. She was a founding member of the Monterey County Employees Association and a lifetime member of the Deputy Sheriffs Association. Survivors: Daughters, Cecilia J.

(Randy) Lyda of Sacramento and Opal C. (Larry) Herrera, of Salinas; sister, Francelia Gregory of Sacramento; brother-in-law, Randolph (Flo) Arnold of Canyon County; nephews she raised, Gene Dee Freeman of San Jose and Michael Parsons of San Leandro; grandchildren, Mary Barnes, James Sanders, Michelle Sanders, Paul L. Herrera and Elizabeth J. De Franco; five greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation: 10 a.m.

to p.m. today, April 3, at Whitehurst Muller Funeral Chapel, East Alisal and Pajaro streets, Salinas. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, April 3, at the mortuary chapel. Services: 1 p.m.

Friday, April 4, at Madonna del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas. Burial: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas. Memorials: Madonna del Sasso Youth Ministry, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas 93905.

THE BIG QUESTION The Californian's Web site, www.californianonline.com, features "The Big Question," an informal reader poll. A new question is introduced each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. WEDNESDAY'S QUESTION: Which two teams will play in Monday's NCAA men's basketball final? As of 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, nine votes had been received. The results: Marquette and Syracuse 0 percent I Marquette and Texas 22.2 percent Kansas and Syracuse 22.2 percent Kansas and Texas 55.6 percent LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY BUILDING MONTEREY, public presentation regarding history of Monterey, p.m., Monterey Conference Center, Colton Room Monterey.

Historian Kent Seavey, hosted by Monterey Historic Preservation Commission.646-3759. TODAY I SALINAS YOUTH FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS, sign ups 5-7 p.m. at Foster Freeze on South Main Street, Salinas. Ages 8-14 with copy of birth certificate and utility bill for proof of residence. $40 nonrefundable.

or 455-2775. TODAY BEEF STEW AND POLENTA LUNCH, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro Salinas. For Meals on Wheels of Salinas Valley.

Deliveries of eight or more lunches. THU. I WINE CLUB, Pajaro Street Grill, 435 Pajaro Salinas, featuring German wines with three-course meal. 754-3738, www.psgrill.net. TODAY I PARENTS' NIGHT OUT DINNER, Rio Grill, Crossroads, Carmel, offering night out for parents with Corporate Kids Events providing child care while parents enjoy three course dinner.

Reservations p.m., children of all ages. $98 per family (inclusive of one child), $20 each additional child, ages younger than 3 TODAY MONTEREY WINE FESTIVAL, new release night 10:30 p.m. today at Monterey Bay Aquarium, $110 per person; Grand Tasting White Wine Night p.m. Friday at Monterey Co Conference Center and Grand Tasting Il: Red Night 4-7 p.m. Saturday.

www.montereywine.com. FRI. I STOP SMOKING TRAINING, American Cancer Society free training for nurses, doctors and other health care professionals to help patients stop smoking, "Make Yours a Fresh Start Family" p.m. Salinas Adult School. Jennifer Miletich, (916) 648-1245.

SAT. I EAHS GRAD NIGHT FUNDRAISER, new children's books for sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Everett Alvarez High School, 1900 Independence Saliproceeds benefit Sober Grad Night 2003 at school. SUN. AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POKER RUN, a.m.

registration begins at American Legion Post 593, 8300 Prunedale North Road. Run starts at 11 a.m. $10 per hand. All proceeds go to Palo Alto VA spinal cord ward. $5 all you can eat breakfast from 8 a.m.

to noon Jack, 384-0886. PUBLIC MEETINGS TODAY I SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EFFICIENT PRACTICES COMMITTEE, noon, Heart Center conference room, 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas. 757-4333. TODAY KING CITY AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, noon, City Council Chambers, 212 S.

Vanderhurst King City. TODAY MONTEREY BAY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 1:30 p.m., 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey. 647-9411. TODAY MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY RESERVOIR OPERATIONS COMMITTEE, 1:30 p.m., MCWRA, 893 Blanco Circle, Salinas. 755-4860.

TODAY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 6 p.m., TAMC conference room, 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas. 775-0903, www.tamcmonterey.org. WAGGIN' TAILS Shelters Salinas Animal Shelter, 144 Hitchcock Road. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 758-7285.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Highway 68 across. from Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adoption fees are $85 for dogs and $65 for cats and include initial vaccinations, microchip, SPCA ID tag, surgery and other extras. License fees for some jurisdictions are extra. For information, call 422-4721 or www.spcamc.org.

Monterey County Animal Services Shelter, 2840 Fifth Marina (former Fort Ord). Hours: Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. For information, call 384-1396. Marina Animal Shelter, 3040, Lake Drive, Marina. Hours: 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. 384-2528, www.marinaanimalshelter.com. WAGGIN' TAILS I is a public service column intended for the free exchange, not the sale, of animals. Notice may be placed free for one publication by calling 754-4260.

Items for animals also appear in the classifieds section. Bobbie Jo Way, Salinas. SEASIDE Frank Lewis Bettencourt Frank Lewis Bettencourt, 86, of Seaside, died of natural causes Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He was born June 21, 1906, in Gilroy. He was a machinist for 20 years and an avid square dancer.

He was preceded in death by his son, Frank Bettencourt, and sisters, Mary Bettencourt and Minnie Leal. Memberships: St. Francis Xavier Church in Seaside, Vagabonds Camping Group and IDS Portuguese. Survivors: Companion, Elma Griffith of Seaside; brother, Manuel Bettencourt of Texas; and sisters, Clara Patane of Linden and Sara Bettencourt of Lodi. Memorial services: 11 a.m.

Today, April 3, at Casa Munras, 700 Munras Monterey. Arrangements: Monterey Peninsula Mortuary at Mission Memorial Park, 1915 Ord Grove Seaside. SALINAS Eunice A. Oster Eunice A. Oster, 84, of Salinas, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born Aug. 17, 1918, in Branch, and lived in Santa Clara County before moving to Salinas four years ago. She was self-employed as a beautician for 50 years. Her hobbies included golfing, bowling and playing cards. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her great- grandson, Dan Hart in 2001. Memberships: Women of the Moose, Chapter No. 658 of Salinas and Trinity Baptist Church in Gilroy. Survivors: Daughters, Linda (Leo) Pisciotta of San iviiguel and Barbara (Jerry) Pemberton of Coalinga; five sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren, 12 great- three great- great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: Memorial services 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 5, at Healey Mortuary Chapel, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Cremation: Under the direction of the mortuary. Memorials: Donor's favorite charity. PLACE YOUR AD HERE LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Mike Nemeth City editor LOCAL NEWS Glenn Cravens South county, gaming Brian Gaylord Business, agriculture Jerry Jimenez City of Salinas Kelly Nix Police, courts Larry Parsons County government Mon30, KING CITY Harvey Wyatt Parker Harvey Wyatt Parker, 82, of King City, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at George L.

Mee Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 22, 1920, in Texas. He was an agriculture consultant with Spreckels Sugar Co. before retiring, and his line of work brought him to Monterey County.

He was a graduate of the University of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Parker; sister, Edith Swanson; and brother, Riley Parker. Military service: U.S. Army. Memberships: Past 1 member of Masons, Scottish Rite, King City School Board and King City Men's Golf Club, and past club champion.

Survivors: Son, William H. Parker of Clovis; daughter, Karen Parker of Fresno; sisters, Sutah Thomas of Casa Grande, and Katie Thomas of Elephant Butte, N.M.; and one grandchild. Services: No services planned. Arrangements: WhitehurstGrim Funeral Service, 429 Bassett King City. Motown singer- composer Edwin Starr dies at age 61 Associated Press Writer LONDON Edwin Starr, the soul singer who produced No.

1 Motown hits such as "War," died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday, his manager said. He was 61. Starr, who lived in England, died at his home near the central city of Nottingham, said Edwin manager Lilian Starr Kyle. Last year, Starr Edwin Starr from the Motown stable and similar in style to James Brown performed at the wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Gest in New York. He also had sung live with Bruce Springsteen.

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