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Californian 2CSATURDAY, October 11 2003 OBITUARIESLOCAL OBITUARIES SALINAS TACOMA.WASH Glen Wayne Bales Frank Sigurnik SALINAS John D.Wagner Jr. John D. Wagner 55, of Salinas, died Tuesday, Oct 7, 2003, at Actress Florence Stanley, 79, dies The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Actress Florence Stanley, who launched her career on KING CITY Elizabeth 'Betty' Gaisford Elizabeth "Betty" Gaisford, 79, of King City, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at Mee Glen Wayne Bales, 80, of Salinas, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, Memorial Hospital in King City.

She was born at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Carnegie, Okla. He had lived in Monterey County for 50 years and was a Realtor. He enjoyed driving big-rig trucks and fo Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 1, 1948, in Carmel and had lived in Salinas all of his life. He worked in building construction for more than 30 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley THE BIG QUESTION The Californian's Web site, www.thecal-ifornian.com, features "The Big Question," an informal reader poll. A new question is introduced each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. FRIDAY'S QUESTION: Should the governor go to voters with ballot initiatives if the Legislature won't approve his plans and programs? As of 4:53 p.m.

Friday, 35 votes had been received. The results: Yes 65.7 percent No 34.3 percent Dec. 9, 1923, in I CT1 Kansas City, i Broadway and was a regular on television shows including "Barney Miller," has died of complications of a stroke. She was 79. Stanley died Oct.

3 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Glen Wayne Bales Mo. She moved to King City in 1945 to marry lifelong resident Richard "Dick" Gais- John D. Wagner Jr. Florence Stanley Elizabeth 'Betty' Gaisford ford. The couple met in the LOCAL CALENDAR Navy where they both were in the Hospital Corps.

The couple was looking forward to celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary on Dec. 30. She was said her hus- band, Martin Newman. She appeared on Broadway in "Fiddler on The Roof," "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" and was in the Manhattan Theater Club's "What's Wrong with This Picture?" before heading to Hollywood. Her TV appearances include Judge Margaret Wilbur on "My Two Dads" and Bernice Fish on "Barney Miller," as well as numerous guest roles on shows including "Dharma Greg" last year.

member of Silver Frank Sigurnik, 88, of Tacoma, Wash, died Tuesday, Oct 7, 2003, at Waddling Chateau in Tacoma after a brief illness. He was born Oct 1, 1915, in Red Lodge, Mont He was a former resident of Salinas. In July 1934, he enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corp. for two years. After that tour, he was project 'assistant for the US.

Forest Service regional office of the Cabinet National Forest at Thompson Falls, Mont, where he worked until April 1942. He then transferred to the US. Geological Survey, Water Resources Branch at Helena, Mont, and worked there until December 1942. He went back to the US. Forest Service as a payroll clerk and office manager for the Guayule Emergency Rubber Project at Camp McCallum.

After one year with the Guayule project, he and partner Pat Sullivan purchased the commissary and general store at Camp McCallum, which they operated until September 1960. He then transferred to the Salinas Post Office, until he retired as a rural mail carrier in 1979. He was preceded in death by his wife, Manalchus Benthall Sigurnik; sisters, Katherine Melmer, Anne Reiffe and Mary Sigurnik; brothers, Peter Sigurnik and Joe Sigurnik. Survivors: Son, Delafield Sigurnik of Salinas; sisters, Antonia Kerze of Roseville, Rose Puis of Tacoma, Wash, and Vera Krohn of Fair Oaks. Visitation: 10 a.m.

to 2 pan, Monday, Oct 13, at the Struve and Laporte ChapeL 41 W. San Luis St, Salinas. Services: 2 pm Monday, Oct 13, at the Struve and Laporte ChapeL Burial: Garden of Memories Memorial Park, Salinas. Kings and Queens and enjoyed traveling, Davidson, surfing, camping, sailing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Evelyn Reeves Aoki.

Survivors: Father, John D. (Maggie) Wagner M.D., of Carmel; sons, John D. Wagner III of Salinas and Aaron Lesser of Sacramento; daughter, Lisa Wagner of Salinas; sister, Christina Wagner of Los Banos; brothers, Richard Wagner of Torrance and Walter Wagner of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: At his request, none will be held. He will be cremated.

Memorials: The American Cancer Society. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Mortuary, 41 W. San Luis St, Salinas. especially on cruises. spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He was a very loving husband and father. Membership: Trinity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bales, who was killed in World War II; his granddaughter, Michelle Parker, and son-in-law, Michael D. Parker. Survivors: Wife of 60 years, Mary Bales of the family home; daughter, Roberta (Vincent) Rose of Salinas; son, Robert (Cheri) Bales of Salinas; grandchildren, Robert Glen Bales of Salinas, Andrea N.

Parker of New York, Shawna C. Parker of Salinas and Michael J. (Lori) Parker of Salinas. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. today, Oct.

11, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct 12, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Services: Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct.

13, at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott Salinas. CARE From Page 1C WE REMEMBER Felipe L. Arias May 26, 1921 -Oct 12, 2002 Dad Tata, It's been a year since our hearts were broken into pieces at the Her biggest love was her family. She especially enjoyed pulling slot machine handles at various casinos, she was a cat lover, and many litters of kittens were raised at the Gaisford home. Primarily a homemaker, she worked at St.

John's Catholic School as a volunteer secretary. The children called her Mrs. She also worked as a hostess at the King's Table for many years. Friend Geral-dine "Cookie" Solari said her friend was "always so caring and good to everybody. If they asked her to do something, she was right there." Survivors: Husband, Dick; daughter, Lynda Locke of King City; son, Dale Gaisford of King City; and grandchildren and great-grandchildrea Rosary: 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 12, at Whitehurst Grim Funeral Service, 429 Bassett St, King City. Services: Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct 13, at St John's Catholic Church, 503 N. Third St, King City. Burial: King City Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mee Memorial Hospital Dialysis Center, 809 Broadway, King City, or charity of the donor's choice. TODAY I ALBACORE BARBECUE, benefit for Prunedale Senior Center, Phil's Fish Market and Eatery presenting, 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Oaks Park, Maher Road, Royal Oaks. $20, $5 ages 12 and younger (hot dogs). Take out available.

Entertainment by blue grass bands. 663-5023. TODAY BOYS GIRLS CLUB, membership registration from 3 to 6 p.m. at the club, Harden Youth Development Center. Volunteer orientation every second Saturday of the month from 9 to 1 1 a.m.

Information: www.bgcmc.org TODAY-1012 MONTEREY COAST BREWING OKTOBERFEST, p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at the brewery, 165 Main Salinas. Salinas High School Jazz Band. Portion of proceeds goes to band fund.

Information: Lucy or Charles, 758-2337 or 772-9664. TODAY 1 10TH ANNUAL HARVEST JUBILEE, 1 0 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 830 Padre Drive, Salinas. Country Bakery, Farmers Market, crafts, kitchen. TODAY AROMAS GRANGE CONTRA DANCE, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Rose and Bardue, Aromas. Music by Stump Tail Dog with calling by Warren Blier. Instruction 7:15 p.m. Come alone or with a friend. $8.

726-7253. TODAY CREEKSIDE'S FOURTH FALL FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Creekside School courtyard, Salinas. Games for 50 cents, food booths, haunted house. Classes keep 100 percent of profits.

Tickets: 1 0, 443-5134. TODAY PAY THE TAXES BARBECUE, 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion Monterey Cypress Post No. 694, Legion Way, Marina. Food, music, prizes.

Indooroutdoor seating. $5-58. 384-6616. TODAY COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY.Ocon Family Chiropractic, 1 23 E. Alisal Salinas.

Food, music, free exam, X-ray if necessary and doctors report for new patients, free adjustment for established patients. Reserve: 424-4537. SUN. 1012 THIRD ANNUAL SAVOR MONTEREY PENINSULAI The Turf Club, Monterey County Fairgrounds. Food and wine event fundraiser for Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

648-5356. SUN. 1012 HEALTH AND RESOURCE FAIR, 1 0 a.m. to 2 p.m., Alisal Community Health Start Center, 1441 Del Monte Salinas. Free dental screenings for children, blood pressure checks, information tables, entertainment, flea market, food and more.

Opening event of Binational Health Week. 753-5748. SALINAS Maurice Jackson Haley Maurice Jackson Haley, 80, of Salinas, died Wednesday, Oct 8, i A tip yA 7 J7 WE REMEMBER dad or other local hospitals, the board report says. "Some people who no longer qualify, or qualify with out-of-pocket payments, may choose to go to the emergency room," Majewski said. Limit MIA eligibility to lawful residents of Monterey County.

Now about 17 percent of patients in the MIA program are undocumented immigrants. They would still be eligible for limited Medi-Cal emergency services and some other services, the board report says. Lower the income eligibility standard for MIA patients from 130 percent of the federal poverty level to 100 percent of the poverty level, now $749 a month for a single person. This would save the county $200,000. Restrict MIA coverage to services not covered by other state and federal programs, such as pregnancy, organ transplants and breast, cervical and prostate cancer.

Increase patient co-payment and pharmacy fees, including raising the fee for emergency room visits from $5 to $25. This would save $57,000, the board report says. sight ol you leaving us to be in a better world. Our memories and pictures show the happiness we shared with you. Sadness will always linger on and you will always live within us, Felipe L.

Arias v. 2003, in Salinas. He was born March 25, 1923, in Duke, Okla. He loved to fish and enjoyed NASCAR races and working in his garden. He was an office machine repairman for Peninsula Office Equip because you are our guardian angel.

Arias family Vhriana Marie Diaz-Aviles Vivi- Happy sixth birthday, princess! I can't believe another year has gone by, and to me it seems only like yesterday. I think of you every' day. It seems that anything I lay my eyes upon makes me think of the what if you were here, and I know I shouldn't think this way, but some days it's hard not to. I miss you, baby, so much. God works in mysterious ways, and I'm just learning to accept it Until we meet again.

Loving you always, Mommy (Rosie Diaz) I Military service Maurice Jackson Haley The Californian designates obituaries of military veterans with a flag to honor them for their service. ment for 30 years and owned Elaine's Letter Shop. Military: U.S. Navy, World War MM 1 II- psoo root esitiofo 1 cf I WAGGIN' TAILS Shelters Monterey County Animal Services Shelter, 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas. Hours: Monday C33 IT 111 Sk mMm Virtual tours on all my listings i.

I ir www.come2montereycounty.com Diaz Dros40ail Bor.Js 444-0444 r-888-904-BAIL 2 jM Memberships: Toast Masters International, American Legion Post No. 593, Salinas Valley Boat Club and Western Aircraft Owners Association. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Haley. Survivors: Sons, Steve (Lezley) Haley of Lakeside and Doug Snodgrass of Prunedale; brother, Gene Haley; grandchildren, Deborah Killion, Steve Haley Darryl Haley and Amanda Haley. Seven great-grandchildren also survive.

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 11, at Whitehurst Muller Chapel, East Alisal and Pajaro streets, Salinas, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

12, at the chapel. Services: Graveside at '0 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Dami-an Way, Salinas. Burial: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas.

through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. For information, call 769-8850. Gabriella, animal NO.A043230 at the Monterey County Animal Services Center at 160 Hitchcock Road in Salinas, is a 1 -year-old TO I i I yI'a a i jy Bsi Mi Queen Of Heaven Cemetery Serving Your Community Does Your Family Know Your Final Wishes? 114 SALINAS Service Parts Sales Qua! Volvo Scrvbc and Depair Since 1993 GOTHENBURGS finest Roger Nichols Ketn Conner (031) 75-VOLVO (758 6586) its 4 Probate and Trust Administration Knowledgeable 'Affordable Experienced Effective Realistic Fees Prompt Efficient Service Free Consultation J. To publish news obituaries The Californian publishes free news obituaries, within content and length guidelines. Obituaries usually must come from funeral homes.

Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Photos are welcomed but their return is not guaranteed. If you have questions, please call 754-4260. i. female, brown and black.German shepherd mix.

She's a very sweet girl with a heart of gold who's been waiting for a new home for a long time. Information: 769 8850. Salinas Animal Shelter, 144 Hitchcock Road. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Shelter telecasts "Animal Tails" featuring stray pets found within Salinas, 8 p.m.

Tues a.m. Wednesday and 4 p.m. Thursday on KMST channel 26. For information, call 758-7285 or www.ci.salinas.ca.us. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Highway 68 across from Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca.

Hours: 1 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 1 a.m. to 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday.

Adoption fees are $85 for dogs and $65 for cats and include initial vaccinations, microchip, SPCA ID tag, spayneuter surgery and other extras. License fees for some jurisdictions are extra. For information, call 422-4721 or www.spcamc.org. Marina Animal Shelter, 3040 Lake Drive, Marina. Hours: 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. 384-2528, www.marinaanimalshelter.com. Animal Friends Rescue Project adoption sites throughout Monterey County, rescues animals from shelters. 333-0722, www.animalsfriendsres-cue.org.

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