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Saturday, November 27, 2004 Californian LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY VILLA SERRA COUNTRY STORE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1320 Padre Drive, Salinas. Crafts and gifts plus raffle. Wendy 755-5532. NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Spreckels Memorial building, Fifth and Llano Avenue, Spreckels. Texas-style barbecue also.

Free admission. Janet, 899-0717. ONE WARM COAT PROGRAM, donations of gently used coats and jackets collected in front of Macy's, Del Monte Center, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Given to local children and adults in need, all sizes welcome, children's coats particularly needed. Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay. www.one warmcoat.org. TUE. GENERAL PLAN IN SPANISH, 6 p.m., Chualar School.

de Chualar and the Coaliation to Protect Housing, Farmland, Air and Water hosting. 422-4100. TUE. "INVISIBLE CHILDREN," showing of film at 2 and 7 p.m., Gavilan College main campus, Social Sciences building, Room 214, 5055 Santa Teresa Gilroy. Free and open to public.

www.invisiblechild ren.com. PUBLIC MEETINGS MON: SALINAS CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE LIBRARY FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Salinas. TUE. MARINA CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Marina. Public hearing to consider findings to impose city's utility user's tax.

THU. COASTAL CONSERVANCY, 1 p.m., Palo Alto City Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Palo Alto. (510) 286-1015. THU. MONTEREY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, 5 p.m., Office of Emergency Medical Services, 19065 Portola Drive, Salinas.

WAGGIN' TAILS Shelters 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. Tuesday, 6 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 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. 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 Pro- ject, adoption sites throughout Monterey County, rescues animals from shelters. 333-0722, www.animalsfriendsrescue.or g. Monterey County Animal Services Center, 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas.

Adoption Hours: Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m., www.co.monterey.ca.us/healt hanimalservices. 769-8850. WAGGIN' TAILS 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.

Support responsible parenting. Hide 'N Seek Children's Foundation www.hidenseekca.org SALINAS Robert J. Brubaker Robert J. Brubaker, 59, of Salinas, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, following a lengthy illness.

I Disposition: Cremation directed by Healey Crematory Salinas. Inurnment of his ashes will be in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park, Salinas. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. GONZALES Maria Guadalupe Cortina Maria Guadalupe Cortina, 88, of Gonzales, died Monday, Nov.

22, 2004, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Services: Mass today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church, Soledad. Burial will be held in Mexico. 23, 2004, as a result of complications following heart surgery.

His wife of 55 years and three daughters were by his side when he passed away. Frank was born Aug. 6, GREENFIELD Frank 'Buster' Ferreira Frank "Buster" Ferreira, 79, of Greenfield, died Tuesday Nov. Frank 'Buster' Ferreira 1925, in St. Helena.

His family moved to Monterey County in 1926, where he grew up in the Soledad Mission District. Memberships: Buster was instrumental in the creation of the Greenfield Riding Club, where he served as a past president. He was also a past Greenfield volunteer fireman. Buster was a member of the Monterey County Cattlemen's Association, Greenfield American Legion Post 635, Silver Kings and Queens and the Monterey County Tumbleweed RV Club. During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps at Guadalcanal, Guam, and is an Iwo Jima survivor.

He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and also a Good Conduct Medal. On Nov. 23, 1949, he married Erelene "Hudson" Ferreira, and they settled in Greenfield. They owned and operated Ferreira's Welding and Blacksmith Shop. for 35 years, which was one of Greenfield's oldest businesses.

He was proud to be a cowboy and cattle rancher and enjoyed the many hours spent on the ranch with his family and friends. He took pleasure in sharing his passion for branding and ranching with those who otherwise would not have the opportunity. As a young man, he competed in numerous events at local rodeos, including bull riding, bronc riding, wild horse race, wild cow milking and roping. In his early days, he completed at the Salinas California Rodeo, where he later served as a committee member. Buster had a true love of life.

Some of his favorite activities included fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, scuba diving, destruction derbies and attending many family activities. Buster and Erelene are wellknown for their enjoyment of dancing. Buster was preceded in death by his son, Terry Ferreira; his mother, Marie Broach; and his father, Frank Ferreira. Survivors: wife, Erelene Ferreira of Greenfield; daughter, Debbie (David) Pedrazzi of Salinas, Sandy (Monte) Larick Chualar and Leslie (Patrick) Jones of Templeton; brother, Paul (Pat) Ferreira of Sonora; grandchildren, Justin (Tiffany) Ferreira, Casey Ferreira, Nicci, Nette and Peter Pedrazzi, Tyler, Austin, Pierce and Hannah Larick and Blaine and Preston Jones; great grandson, Dylan Ferreira and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 28, at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov.

29, at St. John's Catholic Church, 502 North Third King City. Burial: will follow in the King City Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 1184 Monroe Suite 1, Salinas; Terry Ferreira Memorial Scholarship Fund, King City High School, 720 Broadway King City; donor's favorite charity. Information: www.struveand laporte.com.

William "Bill" Phillips William "Bill" Phillips, 56, of Gustine, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, at Kesterson National Wildfire Refuge in Gustine. Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.

Service conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Gustine. SALINAS 2004, at her residence in Salinas. Amelia was born on April 18, 1937, in Yuma, Ariz. She was a retired clerk- court interpreter for the Monterey County Courthouse. Amelia loved going to Amelia 'Tusa' Ramirez Amelia "Tusa" 67, of Salinas, died Tuesday, Nov.

23, Amelia 'Tusa' Ramirez casinos and enjoyed dancing, shopping and loved her Popsicles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Ramirez; parents, Bonifacia and Ralph Ruiz; brother, Charlie Ruiz; nephew, Timothy Bustos; niece, Bree Ruiz. Survivors: daughters, Jacqueline (Pablo) Ortiz of Salinas, Juanita (Arthur) Zamora of Salinas; grandchildren, Vanesa (Saul) Salinas of Oxnard, Jonathan Zamora of Salinas, Arthur Zamora Andrew Zamora, Mia Ortiz, Marisol Ortiz, Ariana Ortiz; sisters, Mary Helen Bustos of Salinas, Beatrice Agraan of Salinas, Laura Ruiz of Santa Clara; brother, Robert Ruiz of Atlanta, Ga; several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at Struve and Laporte Chapel.

Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Valley Baptist Church, 320 Church Street, Salinas. I Memorials: VNA Hospice, 957A Blanco Circle, Salinas; American Diabetes Association, 1475 S. Bascom Ave.

Suite 103, Campbell, CA 95008, or beloved offering for Amelia Ramirez: Washington Mutual Bank 6014. WE REMEMBER Joey Gonzales Aug. 18, 1999, to Nov. 22, 2000 Joey, Today it has been four long years since the Lord called Joey Gonzales you home. Life is difficult and painful without you by my side.

A little touch of heaven brushed quickly Joey Gonzales life in the my through form of an angel. I thank God for his wonderful gift. This little boy I dearly loved brightened all my rainy days. His big brown eyes melted all my worries away. But then just as quickly as he breathed, his life came to an end.

Now my little touch of heaven sleeps silently in his grave, and his mother's heart is aching for the love he so freely gave. I love you, son, and miss you so much. Love, Mommy, brother and sisters And all those who had the privilege of loving you Noel Perrin, writer on rural living, dies at 77 The Associated Press THETFORD, Vt. Noel Perrin, a wry, urbane writer who catalogued his lifelong experiments in rural living in a series of popular books, died Sunday at his home after a long illness, his wife said. He was 77.

Perrin wrote earlier this year of suffering from "a remarkably unpleasant version of Parkinson's disease," and of leaving the farm he'd lived on for 4 41 years. Perrin taught at least two generations of Dartmouth College students, first as an English professor specializing in modern poetry, then as a professor of environmental studies. But he will likely be best remembered for his personal essays about life on his 85-acre farm in Thetford Center. SALINAS CARMEL Amanda Jo Close Amanda Jo Close, 25, of Salinas, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Natividad Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Amanda was born on March 9, 1979, and lived her entire life in Salinas. Amanda Jo Close preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Leo and Sybil Bray, and her paternal grandmother, Mildred Close. Memberships: Social Vocational Service; participated for many years in local Special Olymipcs. Amanda was a special daughter and will be missed by all. Survivors: parents, Terrence and Cynthia Close of the family home; brothers, Greg (Janelle) Close of Hollister, Brian Close of Monterey; nieces, Faige and Sarah Close, both of Hollister; caregiver, Mama Daisy Parcasio; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Visitation: 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Healey Mortuary. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Monday, Nov.

29, at the mortuary chapel. Cremation: will follow service under the direction of Healey Crematory. Inurnment: will take place in the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Salinas. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary. 405 N.

Sanborn Road, Salinas. SALINAS Robert E. Reynolds Robert E. Reynolds, 61, of Salinas, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Robert was born Feb. 5, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a maintenance supervisor for the Salinas City School District. Robert lived in Salinas for 31 years and was an avid car enthusiast and loved fixing up bicycles for the neighborhood kids. Survivors: mother, Opal Reynolds of Salinas; brother, Rick Hatchett of Salinas; four uncles and three aunts; numerous cousins and neighborhood friends.

Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Healey Mortuary. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the mortuary chapel.

Burial: will follow service in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Salinas Arrangements: Healey Mortuary, 405 North Sanborn Road, Salinas. Writer Larry Brown dies Los Angeles Times Larry Brown, a critically praised writer of Southern fiction who used plain language to tell complex stories about ordinary people in crisis, died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack at his home in Oxford, his publisher said. Patricia Dean Hulsman Patricia. Dean Hulsman of Carmel passed away peacefully the afternoon of Nov. 16, 2004.

Patricia was born in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 1923. independently spiriwith that independ- Patricia Dean ence desired no Hulsman formal service be held. Numerous enjoyable years were spent with her late husband, Mark Hulsman, racing sailboats. Her love of the sea later drew her up the coast to her wonderful home in Carmel.

Patricia will always be with us a toast of warm sake, to a tender kiss and a hug. She was a world class listener with an ironic sense of humor. Though her star is not on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it will be forever burned in our hearts, and branded on our souls. Memberships: Screen Actors Guild; stuntwoman for Esther Williams, Jane Russell, and a female pioneer in many underwater productions such as "Seahunt," "Creature From the Black Lagoon" and "Underwater." Survivors: Daughter, Stacy Hulsman Crawford of the Monterey Peninsula; son, Dean Scott Smith and wife Maggie of Eureka, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Donations: Hospice of the Central Coast; Meals-on-Wheels of the Salinas Valley.

Arrangements: Healey Mortuary. GREENFIELD Hortensia Hernandez Hortensia Hernandez, 84, of Greenfield, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at her own residence. Services: Mass, noon today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Greenfield. Burial will be private.

Architect J. Edward Martin dies The Associated press LOS ANGELES J. Edward Martin, a partner in an architectural firm that helped design some of down-town's most recognizable buildings, died Monday of old age at his home, his family's firm announced. He was 88. Since its founding 98 years ago by Martin's father, Albert C.

Martin AC Martin Partners has designed buildings including the Million Dollar Theater, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Building, Arco Plaza and the Union Bank Building. The senior Martin also collaborated on the design of Los Angeles City Hall in the late 1920s. Martin and his brother, Albert took over management of the firm after World War II. Edward ran its management division and Albert was the community and design expert. ROSE CLARK.

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The findings by University of California, Los Angeles, researchers echo opponents of the initiative approved by 61 percent of voters in November 2000. Judges and prosecutors favored drug court programs that include stronger penalties for offenders who skip or fail treatment programs, while Proposition 36 requires that first- and second-time nonviolent drug offenders be sent to treatment programs instead of prison. But the UCLA study, published in the American Society of Criminology journal Criminology Public Policy, suggests a big problem is that Proposition 36 offenders aren't getting enough treatment to make a difference. Even those with severe addictions or accompanying mental health problems were far less likely to enter high intensity residential programs than were offenders diverted through other criminal justice programs. Many Proposition 36 clients simply attend classes or group counseling sessions, and the researchers found the highest arrest rate among those who reported severe drug problems but merely received outpatient care.

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