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Diaz 800-434-BAIL(2245) I OBITUARIES SALINAS SALINAS SALINAS Dorothy V. Havens Voorting Havens Voorting, Friday, Dec. Dorothy V. Havens Voorting Dorothy V. Havens 98, of Salinas, died 5, 2003, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born June 6, 1905, in San Jacinto. She was a cook for Valley Knotty Pine Restaurant in Imperial Valley and the Cameo Buffet. She enjoyed playing the organ, reading, painting ceramics and going to the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Havens, in 1967, and William Voorting, in 1990; and sons, Gordon P. Havens, in 1995, and John.

P. Havens, in 2002. Survivors: Daughters, Rosemary (Joe) Avita of Salinas and Helen Christine Weaver of San Diego; sons, Lee (Betty) Havens of El Centro, Richard (Natasha) Havens of Springfield, and Douglas (Linda) Havens of Chula Vista; daughter-in-law, Vivian Havens of Caliente, sister, Olive (Tootie) Caldwell of Boulder City, 24 grandchildren, 47 greatgrandchildren and seven greatgreat- grandchildren. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. today, Dec.

11, at Hems Brothers Funeral Home, 1975 S. Fourth El Centro. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Evergreen Cemetery, 20 E.

Gillette Road, El Centro. Memorials: Donor's favorite church or the 700 Club. Arrangements: Whitehurst Muller Funeral Service, East Alisal and Pajaro streets, Sali- SPRINGFIELD, MO. Betty Jo Phillips Betty Phillips, 72, of Springfield, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Maranatha Manor in Springfield after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 14, 1931, in Tulsa, and was a lifelong Salinas resident before Betty Jo moving to Springfield 15 Phillips years ago. She was a nursing assistant before retiring. She enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren. Memberships: Oak Grove Assembly of God in Springfield and former member of Pentecostal Church of God in Salinas, the Pink Church. Survivors: Daughters, Linda Phillips-Grady of Springfield and Carla Palumbo of New Jersey; sisters, Mary Brock of Albuquerque, N.M., and Wilma Spencer of Covina; brother, George Scott of Phoenix, four grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas.

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11,2002 A year has passed without you here, and it doesn't seem fair that life has to go on without you. We all love and miss you so much. Our hearts will never be the same. All our love, Paula D. The Serrato Serrato family Grammy, It's been a year since you have passed on, yet it still seems so unreal.

Each day you are in my heart and thoughts. I miss you so much and wish you were here to spend the holidays with me but I know you are watching from above. Whenever I hear holiday songs they bring back memories of you and past holidays. Those memories and other memories of our time together I will cherish in my heart forever. I love you, Grammy.

Your granddaughter, Jessica A year has passed without you here. It's hard to move on and know that you're gone. Our hearts are filled with pain and tears because of the loss of our loved one. You'll always be my Grandma even though you're gone. You're always on my mind and in my heart, always and forever.

I hope to see you soon. I miss you, Grandma. Love always, Your grandson, Gordo laporte.com. laporte.com. Contract to be put out to bid tions in agreeing to the price increase.

Erin McLaughlin, a paramedic for AMR, said the employees are happy with the compromise. The Marina office of AMR was under contract with the county for the next two years, but it notified the county last summer of its plan to exercise an exit clause before the end of 2003 because its costs had skyrocketed. Susan is so confident Your Home or Milton Floyd L. Vadnais Milton Floyd L. Salinas, died 2003, at Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo after a brief illness.

He was born Jan. 6, 1917, in Burlington, and had lived in Salinas since 1960. He was a farm equipment mechanic, selfemployed and formerly with Vadnais, 86, of Sunday, Dec. 7, Milton Floyd L. Vadnais Pringle Tractor and Cornell Tractor Co.

before retiring. He was an avid rock hound. Memberships: 35-year member of Salinas Masonic Lodge No. 204, life member Yorkrite, Eastern Star Reveille Chapter No. 47, past member of Coalinga Rock Club, Hollister Gem and Minerals, Carmel Gem and Minerals and Salinas Gem and Minerals.

Survivors: Son, Milton Vadnais of Prunedale; daughters, Lauria Podeszwa of Salinas and Rose Lenore Vadnais of Hot Springs, brothers, Donnie Vadnais of Auburn, Doug Vadnais of Healdsburg and Herbert Vadnais of Fort Edward, N.Y.; sister, Marilyn Walworth of Hudson Falls, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and 11 great- Visitation: grandchildren. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 W.

San Luis Salinas. Masonic services: 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the mortuary chapel. Entombment: Garden of Memories Memorial Park Mausoleum, 768 Abbott Salinas.

Information: www.struveand From Page 1C VIRTUAL TOURS FULL INTERNET MIS ADVERTISING SERVICE John R. Weaver John R. Weaver, 60, died Sunday, Dec. 7, nas after a massive heart attack. He was born Sept.

12, 1943, in Salinas and had lived in Salinas for 33 years. He was a 1963 graduate of Salinas High School and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. He attended Church of Jesus Christ day Saints. of Salinas, 2003, in Sali- John R. Weaver of Latter- Military service: retired U.S.

Air Force staff ser- geant; served two tours in Vietnam and received medals including a Bronze Star. Memberships: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7895. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Brian Montes, and father, Raymond E. Weaver.

Survivors: Mother, Cleo Weaver of Salinas; sisters, Susan Montes of Soledad and Norma Rios of Salinas; nieces, Kimberly Perez and Lori Scariot, both of Soledad; and nephew, Anthony Rios of San Jose. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Dec.

11, at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, W. San Luis Salinas. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salinas.

Burial: Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott Salinas. Memorials: American Heart Association; Central Mission Trails Chapter, 1514 Moffett Suite Salinas 93905-3342. Information: www.struveand "The extension was basically done to make sure we have continuity of service to see no disruptions," said board Chairman Fernando Armenta. The EMS Council unanimously agreed to open the bidding in March and to finalize a new contract by July AMR expects to participate and likely retain the contract, although at much higher cost to county residents. "We're very happy that we are Susan McGee Homeselling System American Properties, Inc.

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afternoon at 460 RADIO Local News Local Weather Local Traffic Local Sports LOCAL TALK Must make decision From Page1C leave the post vacant until the city's next general election in November. A third option is holding a special election within 30 days of the resignation, but Zechentmayer said the step is unlikely because of the city's tight budget. "I don't know yet," Myers said of the council's next step. "It's a little early for that." He said Lynn's resignation was not linked to his involvement in King City's $4.5 million court battle with Community Bank. The city filed a lawsuit against the bank in April after the bank froze funds in a city account, saying they were a deposit on a loan for the city's Town Square project, completed in 2002.

The lawsuit alleges a conflict of interest, saying Lynn participated in meetings about the lawsuit and Town Center project, despite owning 5,000 shares of Community Bank stock. When reached at home Wednesday evening, he declined to comment. Pedersen to move From Page 1C criminal, civil and traffic divisions next summer into one computer program. The county's Superior Court system includes divisions in Monterey, Salinas, King City and Marina. Pederson, who lives in Carmel Valley with her husband Tom, said she is moving to the Auburn area east of Sacramento, where she hopes to relax by skiing and hiking.

Tom Pedersen is chief of law enforcement for the state Department of Fish and Game and works in Sacramento, she said, another reason for moving to Auburn. Christmas Open House AL Annie's Cottage Dec. 12 2pm-7pm Dec. 13 11am-7pm Come to our Open House in the Garden. Refreshments hosted by Mariposa Restaurant.

Receive FREE Ornament from Santa his helper. NEW MERCHANDISE FOR CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 103 The Alameda San Juan Bautista 831-623-2004 able to continue to operate in this county," AMR vice president Robert Zuckswert said. "We certainly anticipate entering into the competitive bid process." JUNE 1922 DECEMBER 2003 Chet Thomae 81 loving husband and father a retired bar and restaurant owner died Dec. 7th at his home following a brief illness. He was born June 17th 1922 in Columbus Ohio, and had resided on the Monterey Peninsula the past 51 years.

Mr. Thomae served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII as a B-17 pilot. Shortly after the war, Mr. Thomae attended his Alma Mater Ohio State University until coming to the Monterey Peninsula for a golf tournament in the summer of 1952.

He never left. Mr. Thomae was part owner and President of Mortimer's Inc. from 1959-1983 and opened Chet's sports bar and restaurant in 1984 which he operated until his retirement in the year 2000. Mr.

Thomae was a member of the American Legion Post 694, VFW Post 811, the Masonic Lodge 331, the Monterey Bay York Rite Chapter 59, the Marina Civic Association, the CBN 700 Club, and attended Shoreline Church. Mr. Thomae was an avid golfer in his youth and remained a fan of all the major sports throughout his life. Year in and year out, Mr. Thomae loved to spend quality time with his family and grandchildren always making them feel safe and loved.

He passed on the importance of Buckeye football, but more importantly, the value of humbly helping those in need. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Thomae of a sister Roberta (Richard) Hyme of Columbus, Ohio, his 3 sons, Christopher (Ronda) Thomae, Craig Thomae, Brian (Darrilyn) Thomae, all of Marina. Six grandchildren, Christina Thomae, Brittany Thomae, Troy Thomae, all of Marina, Heather (Charlie) Bryant, Matthew Linscheid both of Seattle, Wash and Caitlin Linscheid of Chico, CA and 3 great grandchildren Alexander, Sophi, and Gemma Bryant of Seattle, Wash. Mr. Thomae was preceded in death by his two brothers Harold Thomae of Canada, Leroy Thomae of Columbus, Ohio, and his son Alexander Thomae of Chico, CA.

The Thomae family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful and caring staff of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and the Visiting Nurse's Association of Hospice. We do not have the words to convey the gratitude we feel. Private family services to be followed by a celebration of Chet's life on December 27th at 3:00 pm at the Marina VFW Post 811 located at 3131 Cresent Ave. Marina, CA. Any contributions should be made to the Hospice Visiting Nurses Association P.O.

Box 2480 Monterey, CA 93942 God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arm around him, and whispered "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away: Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hand to rest; God touched our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the Best. We Love You Grandpal CHESTER GEORGE (CHET) THOMAE The.