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Caffldrnian Tuesday, March 22, 2011 NEWS along the way with business owners, residents and nearby school officials and custodians. "Often, people in their cars would honk at us for my wife and I go out on vacation, we'll come back and the yard's taken care of." On Monday, Bill Turner said he still couldn't fathom how his daily routine would soon become a citywide event. "I can't believe what is happening," he said. "I started with a vision and I turned it into a mission." SALINAS Continued from page 1A The meeting spots are: The First Baptist Church, 1130 San Vicente St. Mary's Church, 424 Towt Food-4-Less, 1576 North Sanborn Road; and Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 111 Prado St.

Once attendees are at any of the city's four fire stations, firefighters and volunteers will serve a pancake breakfast and provide tours and host activities. Meanwhile, organizers will seek to promote volunteer opportunities. "In the wake of $7 million budget shortfall and ongoing violence we, now more than ever need to call out to our residents and get them more involved in their city," said City Councilman Steve McShane on Monday. When it comes to helping the city become more peaceful, Bill Turner said, he knows the city's police department is under-staffed. Last year, Turner, a member of an antique car club, asked his friends to "step up to the plate and say some come less than two months after Mayor Dennis Dono-hue first proclaimed 2011 as the "Year of the Neighborhood." "It's one of the great stories of Salinas, there's a lot of people who want to get Salinas through difficult times," the mayor said Monday.

Married for 54 years, the Turners have lived in Cedar Street in east Salinas for over five decades. Bill Turner said he had been retired from Pacific Gas Electric when 20 years ago, he and his thing" when they see crime happen in their neighborhoods. "I got about 35 names who said they will do just that," he said. "That's when I thought, if we can get the whole city to commit to that, that would be something." Turner approached McShane, along with council members Tony Barrera and Gloria De La Rosa, about six months ago and asked them to take his neighborhood-walk concept and expand it to the entire city. The citywide walk would wife began their Monday through Saturday walks rain or shine.

About 10 years ago, the couple started doing their part in cleaning up their neighborhood by picking up trash sometimes up to 15 gallons of it a day. "From walking, we noticed how ugly the area was," Betty Turner, 76, said with a laugh. "So Bill picked up a bucket and we started cleaning." The couple's work has not gone unnoticed, becoming fixtures in their neighborhood, and making friends Concerns about seismic safety have haunted California's two commercial nuclear plants for decades as geologists identified new faults near the generators that could produce earthquakes and safety problems made headlines. said Daniel Hirsch, a lecturer in nuclear policy at University of California, Santa Cruz, before the hearing. Hirsch was scheduled to testify before lawmakers Monday.

Corbett said she hopes to allay fears that the disaster NUCLEAR Continued from page 1A "The events in Japan provide a teachable moment on the wisdom of placing large sources of radiation near earthquake faults," in Japan has inspired. She expected to hear details of the damage California suffered from the tsunami created during March 11 's 9.0-magnitude quake and address some basic questions: "Can these sorts of things happen in Califor nia, and are we ready for them, and if not, what can we do to prepare?" The White House last week asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of safety for all 104 U.S. nuclear plants after radiation leaks and explosions at Japanese plants raised fears on both sides of the Pacific. But at the same time, the Obama administration has been seeking billions of dollars in federal guarantees for the nuclear energy industry. OBITUARIES SALINAS SALINAS DEATH NOTICES mil III I UN jj III i iMii'fi' hi 'ac- Bali, 90, Montara, March 17, 2011, Healey Mortuary Crematorywww.

healeymortuary.com Edgerton, Elmer Jay 84, Brownsville, March 20, 201 1, Patton Funeral Home, Brownsville, KY Gevara, Eloise 68, Greenfield, March 18, 2011, Alta Vista Mortuary www.altavistamortuary.com Guevara, Manuela 83, Salinas, March 19, 2011, Alta Vista Mortuary www.altavistamortuary.com Hernandez Medrano, Josefina 65, Salinas, March 17, 201 1, Healey Mortuary Crematory www. healeymortuary.com Johnson, Lee A. 77, Salinas, March 20, 2011, Healey Mortuary Crematory www.healeymortuary.com Loomis, John 82, Salinas, March 20, 201 1, Struve and Laporte Funeral Home www.struveandlaporte.com Ralph, Jack Lee 82, Salinas, March 18,2011, Healey Mortuary Crematory www.healeymortuary.com Reese, Milton Hilmer 78, Magalia, March 16, 201 1 Rubalcaba Angela Newborn, Salinas, March 19, 20 1 1 AltaVista Mortuary www.altavistamortuary.com Scofield, Richard 67, Salinas, March 18, 201 1, Struve and Laporte Funeral Home www.struveandlaporte.com Yung, Kwok 84, Salinas, March 17,2011, Healey Mortuary Crematory www.healeymortuary.com John D. Loomis John D. Loomis left this life surrounded by his loving family on his 82nd birthday.

He loved to spend time with his family, his faithful canine companion, Tucker and friends. He enjoyed a good time, a stiff drink, blue jokes, John Wayne movies and big band music. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hannelore; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In keeping with John's wishes, there will be no services held. If you would like to honor him, please be kind to an animal or donations can be made to the Salinas City Animal Shelter.

Thanks to everyone who kept John in their thoughts during this difficult time. Love to all! Arrangements by Struve and Laportc Chapel Online condolences: www.struveandlaporte.com Lee A. Johnson Lee A. Johnson, 77, longtime resident of Salinas, passed away peacefully March 20, 201 1 at her home. She was born April 3, 1933 in Wonju, South Korea.

Lee enjoyed raising cockatiels and especially loved spending time with her family. Lee is survived by her husband of 50 years, Niels Johnson of Salinas; a daughter, Johanna (Jerry) Young of Gonzales; her grandchildren David, Jennifer, and Cheryl. She was preceded in death by her son, Chris Johnson in 1989. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, 201 1, from 1-9 pm at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA 93905.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 2011 at 1 1 :00 am at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA 93907. Entombment will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Healey Mortuary Crematory www.healeymortuary.com SALINAS MAGALIA SALINAS Jack Lee Raiph Jack Ralph, 82, longtime resident of Salinas, passed away March 18, 201 1 at his home. He was a former plant supervisor at Spreckcls Sugar Co. for more than 35 years.

1 le proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6849 in Spreckels and also a member of the Church of the Rock in Salinas. Jack enjoyed the "Great he especially loved to fish.and hunt.

He is survived by son, Danny Ralph and family of Salinas; daughter, Carolyn and husband. Leon Conner of Prunedale; brother, Lloyd Ralph of Nevada City, CA: grandchildren, Jason, Jacob and Joseph Conner, Brian. Briltni and Brandon Ralph; and great-grandchildren, Melody, Leah, Penny, and Jack. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Margie" Ralph in April, 2009. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, 201 1, from l-9pm at Healey Mortuary, 405 N.

Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA 93905. Graveside services with full Military Honors on Friday, March 25, 2011 at llam at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA 93907. Arrangements entrusted to Healey Mortuary' Crematory www.healeymortuary.com Milton Hilmer Reese Milton Hilmer Reese, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Paradise, from cancer. He was born March 3 1 1 932, in Los Angeles. He graduated from UCLA in 1955 and was employed by the Dept.

of the Navy as Supervisory Mathematician Meteorologist for Fleet Numerological Oceanography Operations in Monterey. In 1987, Milt received the U.S. Navy Meritorious Service Award. He was a quiet intellectual who enjoyed music, literature, camping and cultural studies. He loved amateur radio, and was a member of the ARRL (KB6JS).

He married Naurcne Cuthbert in 1958 (deceased). Milt leaves behind four children, Susan, Eric, Timothy and Robyn; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; wife, Dorothy; step-son, Sterling; stepdaughter, Virginia (Ginger) and two sisters, Doris and Ailcen. Celebration of will be held at 1 1 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Congregational Church of Chico on 1 190 East 1st Chico. Richard L.

Scofield Richard Lowell Scofield, 67, of Salinas, passed away at his home Friday, March 18, 201 1. He was born March 3, 1944 in Sacramento. He attended Marshal School 1st 6th grade, Sutter Jr. High and graduated from El Camino High School. He worked for the State of California Department of Motors Vehicles for 1 5 years, and owned and operated Copy Print ASAP Signs for 31 years in Salinas.

Richards's hobbies included fishing, camping, movies and sight seeing. He is survived by his wife, Irma Scofield; daughters, Jos-lyn Scofield, Lesley Hall; sons, Zachary Scofield, Edric Garcia and Vince Jorge; one grandchild, Haven Avila, a son of Joslyn, and brother, Robert Scofield. Visitation will be held today, March 22, 201 1, from 1pm to 5pm at the Struve and Laporte Mortuary, 4 1 West San Luis Salinas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 23, 201 1 at I lam at the Struve and Laporte Chapel. Burial will be held at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas.

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Requests for corrections should be directed to the appropriate funeral home. We have included a list below of local funeral homes for your convenience. AltaVista Mortuary 831-424-9700 Healey Mortuary Crematory 831-424-1848 Struve and Laporte Chapel 831-424-0311 Whitehurst Grim Funeral 831-385-3241 Woodyard Funeral Service 831-678-9100 Thank you for choosing The Salinas Californian SALINAS 4 1 SEARCH OBITUARIES www.thecallfornian.comoblts I Sign Guest Books, Send Flowers, Search Archived Obituaries. Share condolences. Search millions of obituaries from more than 900 newspapers in the U.S.

and around the world. www.thecallfornlan.comoblts Eloise P. Gevara Eloise P. Gevara, 68, a lifelong resident of Greenfield, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 201 1 in Ba-kersfield. She was surrounded by her children, their spouses and grandchildren.

Eloise was born December 16, 1942 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She started her family in Monterey County were she resided most ot her life. Eloise attended the First Presbyterian Church in Salinas during the last few months of her life and was full of devotion towards our Lord the Savior. She was preceded in death by her parent's, Esteban and An-gelita Gevara; her sister, Elvira dcLeon; her daughter, Diana Bernal and her grandson, Jonathan Gibbs. She is survived by her daughters, Susanna (Richard) Zara-goza of Queen Creek, Rosemaric Bernal of Salinas; her sons, Joe Angel (Helen) Bernal and Johnny (Kristcn) Urquidez of Bakersficld, David Urquidez of Salinas and 15 grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters, Otilia (Francisco) deLeon, Celia (Leo) Trevino and Adeliada Gevara (Greenfield, Jenny (Sammy) Martinez of Modesto; her brothers, Charles (Maria) Gevara of Redwood City and Steve Gevara of Hayward. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 22, 201 1 from 1 :00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Alta Vista Mortuary, 41 East Alisal Salinas, CA. Funeral Prayer service by Pastor Mike Ladra of Salinas, will take place Wednesday, March 23 at 1 1:00 am at Alta Vista Mortuary, 41 E. Alisal, Salinas, to share special memories and stories of our beloved mother and friend. Burial service will take place immediately following the prayer service at Oak Park Cemetery, 12603 Elm Greenfield.

Arrangements by Alta Vista Mortuary, 831-424-9700. Online condolences: www.altavistamortuary.com Kwok Ying Yung Kwok Ying Yung, 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, March 1 7, 201 1 at his home in Salinas. He was born November 22, 1926 in Sihui, Canton, China. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sit Francisco Yung and Lok Liu Yung. Kwok is survived by his loving and caring wife of 62 years, Fong Lai Yung; his children, Tina Yung, Karry (Rachel) Yung, Kevin (Yvonne) Yung, Kenny and Andy Yung.

Also surviving is his sister, Cindy (Raymond) Leong; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended loving family living in the U.S., Hong Kong, and China. As a young man, Kwok lived in Havana, Cuba before returning to Hong Kong to start a family. In 1976 the family moved to Salinas. He always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed.

Memorial Gathering at his final resting place will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 12 Noon, at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the American Red Cross, for the Japan Tsunami relief, or to VNA Hospice of Monterey County. Arrangement are entrusted to the Healey Mortuary and Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas; www.hcalcymortuary.com Californian Lcgacy.com Invite family and friends from across the country to sign the guest book at Legacy.com.