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"I don't know if many people realize that in order to produce a musician of his caliber, it takes a talented student, an excellent teacher and a dedicated and supportive parent." As the organization's 2009-10 Concerto Competition winner, Choi was recently featured at the Honor Orchestra's concert in Carmel's Sunset Center, performing the first movement of Mozart's "Clarinet Concerto in A Major." "One person in the audience, who is an accomplished clarinet player, mentioned that he has played the Mozart concerto for almost 50 years, but has never been able to achieve the level of expression or richness as he heard from Perry," Micheletti said. Program runs at Oasis Choi spent last summer planning and implement-ingthe Keeping Music Alive program, now fully operating at Oasis Charter Public School in Salinas. "Essentially what we've done is to create a music program. Before this, what they had was a kazoo program. That was good, but we wanted to kick it up a notch." Choi requested and received instruments from the Salinas City Elementary School District.

"They provided what they could, but we still need more," he said. "We had a parent meeting, and some families were in a position Our family serving your family "XS I Convenient for camping, sports, and vacation! -5-" i SCOIT MACUUNALO I'Rbl'iVi and a musician. "Perry has an understanding that his music is not only a performance, but it is a gift to the audience. It, too, is an act of generosity." Said Jane Meade-Roberts, Oasis Charter School's director of education: "Perry's vision is spectacular. We feel very fortunate that he found our Oasis." "All of my team is happy to participate," Choi said.

"The instructors love it. The kids love it. The parents love it. According to many of the parents I hear from, their child will be the first musician in their family." "And," he added, softly, "I am the first musician in mine." "Good Monday Morning" publishes on Page 1 every Monday. Ib suggest a story, e-mail goodmondaythe californian.com, call 831-754-4260 or write "Good Monday Morning" co The Salinas Califomian, PO Box 81091, Salinas CA 93912.

Hye Jeong Jeon, 16, of Pacific Grove, teaches flute Friday at Oasis Charter School in Salinas as part of the Keeping Music Alive program. to provide for their own children, but we are still in need of cellos and other string instruments." It wasn't difficult to round up instructors for the program. "Many of them are fellow members of Youth Music Monterey, and others are musicians I've played with outside of that saidThere are so many people in the community willing to help out." First in the family This spirit of generosity and giving back through Keeping Music Alive came as no surprise to Choi's clarinet teacher of the past five years. Erica Horn of Salinas is principal clarinet in the Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra. Horn expressed the pleasure she felt teaching Choi as he grew as a young man BREAST ENHANCEMENT Breast enhancement can maintain a natural look that is in harmony with your body type while providing a better figure and shapelier silhouette.

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During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1953 he met Clara Breschini, and they married on July 12 of the same year. He was a general building contractor, building and renovating homes, businesses, and dairies in south Monterey County. He also worked as a foreman at Packing Co.

He was a member of the Swiss American Club, a life member of the Salinas Elks Lodge No. 614, and First Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 81. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, doing crossword puzzles, and hunting. His last hunting trip was this past October with friends and his two sons. He was gifted with the ability to repair almost anything, from sewing machines to tractors and enjoyed sharing this gift with family and friends.

Joe also had a passion for restoring classic cars, spending countless hours in his garage where he worked his magic. He was proud, honest, and hardworking and always strived to do his best in everything he did. Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Clara; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Gloria Simonetti of Visalia; son, Steve Simonetti of Salinas; daughter and son-in-law Phil and Julie Herback of South Lake Tahoe; daughter and son-in-law, Jane Simonetti and David Zavislan of Roseville; and grandchildren, Joseph, Lindsay, Ben, Leslie, and Jason. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elsie Tarabbia. Memorial Mass: 10 a.m.

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