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a NEWS NEWS Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5A SOCCER Continued from page 1A complex at a special Friday meeting. The supervisors made consideration contingent upon City Council approval of a cooperative agreement for future development of a new county jail just south of the city. It's on privately owned land between Highway 101 and AROUND as expected, the ban will expire around the end of April. THE WORLD News service reports Military chiefs: Go slow on lifting gay ban WASHINGTON Top Army and Air Force officers said Tuesday they would be reluctant to overturn a 17-year policy that prohibits gays from serving openly in the military without more time to ascertain that it won't hurt the services. Army Chief of Staff Gen.

George Casey cautioned the Senate Armed Services Committee against moving too fast to repeal the law. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz made similar remarks before the House. Navy will soon let women serve on subs The Pentagon has notified Congress that women soon will be allowed to serve aboard Navy submarines, making good on the wishes of top Navy commanders announced last fall. Defense Secretary Robert sent legislative leaders announcing the Navy's plan to lift its ban on female submariners within 30 days, giving Congress time to take action.

If Congress does nothing, Lawmakers: Extension of shuttle is unlikely WASHINGTON -Lawmakers say extending the shuttle beyond its remaining four flights is unlikely because of safety concerns and cost. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, who heads the Senate AppropriD ations subcommittee, said, "I think we need to stick to our schedule." Aide: Cheney suffered a 'mild heart attack' WASHINGTON Former Vice President Dick Cheney sustained a "mild heart attack" but is feeling better and likely to leave. the hospital within a day or two, an aide said Tuesday. Cheney, 69, who has a history of heart trouble, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington on Monday after experiencing chest pains.

350 people sick aboard cruise ship CHARLESTON, S.C. About 350 people who got sick a week into a Caribbean cruise were responding well to medicine, the cruise line said Tuesday. Celebrity Cruise spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez said 326 of the more than 1,800 passengers on the Celebrity Mercury began complaining Sunday of upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea. Afghan leader takes control of fraud panel KABUL Afghan President Hamid Karzai has taken control of a formerly independent body that monitors election fraud, raising concern Tuesday that he's reneging on promises to clean up corruption and cronyism. Meanwhile, in another effort to win the the southern tip of the airport.

Councilman Steve Villegas objected to linking the two issues. "What really bothers me is that a lot of this was contingent upon whether we approve a new jail site," he said. "It has nothing to do with the soccer complex. Some of us felt we were held hostage. If we didn't approve it, the soccer complex wasn't trust of Afghans as a mass offensive continues against the Taliban in the south, Gen.

Stanley McChrystal, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces, went on national television to apologize for an airstrike. Three retailers ring up quarterly profits LOS ANGELES -Three of the nation's largest retailers saw earnings rise significantly in the fourth SALINAS Mark A. McComb Mark A. McComb, 46, of Salinas, passed away Monday, Feb.

22, 2010, in Salinas. He was born March 22, 1963, in California. Private Family Celebration of Life: Will be held. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary and Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, www.healeymortuary.com.

SALINAS Winona "Nona" Costales Winona "Nona" Costales, 83, of Salinas, passed away at home Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Salinas. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas.

NASHVILLE, ARK. Denis C. Logsdon Denis C. Logsdon, 57, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born Jan. 28, 1953, in Salinas, to Porter Phil and Maxine Stanfield Logsdon, Jr. Visitation: Beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, until service time, at Nashville Funeral Home.

Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Nashville Funeral Home with Elder Scott Gulley officiating. Condolences: You may send the family an online sympathy message to www.nashvillefh. com.

Arrangements: Nashville Funeral Home, 870-845-1398. SALINAS James L. Moore lengthy illness. He was born March 17, 1945, in Ardmore, Okla. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27, at Madonna Del Sasso Church, Laurel Drive, Salinas. Casual attire (no black please). Memorials: Donations may be made to VNA Hospice or The James L. Moore, 64, of Salinas, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb.

8, 2010, after a MILITARY SERVICE The Californian Salinas designates Homes, condos and property of for sale throughout obituaries military Monterey County. veterans with a flag to honor them for their service. shopLocal.com going to get approved. We're going to go along with it, but there's some important issues that still need to be taken care of." "It is what it is," "said supervisors Chairman Simon Salinas. "We're meeting a state deadline the We've got our backs against the wall." The council voted 7-0 to approve the cooperative agreement on the jail site.

quarter and said Tuesday that they expected continued improvement this year even against a slow industry recovery. For the quarter that ended Jan. 30, department store giant Macy's Inc. swung to a $466 million profit after losing billions of dollars in the year earlier period; discounter Target Corp. said profit rose 54 percent; and Sears Holdings Corp.

posted its best quarterly profit in three years. RED BARN Continued from page 1A of code violations that resulted in the closure of the Red Barn's interior as well as the reduction of vending space. About 50 vendors attended the public hearing in support of the flea market. The issue pits vendors' livelihoods against the claims of neighbors that the market generates traffic and safety issues on Highway 101. At one point the vendors stood up and displayed the red cards with their lot numbers.

"I'd like to put a face to all the spaces that will be eliminated," Cesar Cortez said. "The owners have created a situation of unsustainable expectations and unsafe operating conditions," Supervisor Jane Parker said. In a 3-2 vote Parker, Dave Potter and Lou Calcagno rejected the appeal. Simon Salinas and Fernando Armenta dissented. The issue is far from fully resolved, said attorney Myron Etienne, who represents the owners.

"Hopefully we can get a program started that will satisfy the county," said Etienne. "We need 350 to 400 vendors there because we're spending huge amounts of OBITUARIES SALINAS Gayle F. Miller Gayle F. Miller, 69, of Salinas, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21,2010, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Sept. 5, 1940, in Watsonville. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, Donna Counts and father, Ray McCullough; and sister, Bernita Kennedy, Survivors: Four children, Wendy D' Ambrogia, Brett Miller, Jill Pacheco and Shane Miller; loving son and daughterin-law, Carl Pacheco and Gina Miller; grandchildren, Ashley, Stephanie and Dominic D'Ambrogia, Amanda Mumford, Brett and Shane Miller, Blake, Lauren and Chase Pacheco and Katie, Garrett and Jennifer Miller; five greatgrandchildren; sister, Barbara Williams; brother, Richard McCullough; seven nieces and nephews; and many lifelong wonderful friends. Services: At her request, private family services will be held.

Memorials: Donations can be made to SPCA of Monterey, P.O. Box 3058, Monterey, Calif. 93942; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn.

38105. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas. Online condolences: www.struveandlaporte.com SALINAS Robert G. Hawthorne He was born July 14, 1923, in Newark, N.J., to Frank and Edith Hawthorne.

He joined the Army in Feb. 1943 and retired as a Command Seargent Major in Feb. 1963, at Fort Ord. His tours of duty included Germany, France, Korea and Japan. During his tour in Germany, he was a prison guard at the Nuremburg Prison.

He oversaw prisoners awaiting trial. The best known of these trials was the Trial of Major War Commanders which included Hermann Goering and Walter Schellenberg. During his tour of France, he was wounded in action on Feb. 28, 1945, and received the Purple Heart Medal. Among the many medals and commendations he received, were the medals of Good Conduct, Middle Eastern Campaign, Bronze Star, WWII Victory, Army of Occupation, and the Oak Leaf Cluster.

After Robert's honorable discharge from the Army, he was employed with Monterey County and had retired after 20 years as a Superior Court Clerk. Robert met Stella Slavenska at Western Electric, where she was employed. They were married Jan. 26, 1946 and enjoyed nearly 46 years together, until her passing Jan. 2, 1992.

He was deeply involved with the Hudson Essex TerraPlane Club, where many knew him as "Hudson During his lifetime, he owned upward of 50 Hudsons. During his retirement, he enjoyed going to Bingo with his wife, Stella, along with metal detecting, and attending garage sales and swap meets. Recently, he was reunited with his old "Foxhole" buddy from France, Louis Dodd and had also spent some time with his cousin and childhood friend, Gene Conord. They exchanged many fond memories. Robert touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Family wishes to extend their "Thanks" to the staff at Windsor Gardens Rehab Center, for all their care and kindness given to their father. Survivors: Son, Richard Hawthorne of Salinas; daughters, Robin Gray of Salinas, and Rayne (James) Coleman of Marina; dearest friend, Marge Begun; grandchildren, Richard, Kristine, and Joshua Hawthorne, Ashley and Patricia Burton, and Stacey Leclaire. He was preceded in death by wife, Stella Hawthorne; and son, Roy Hawthorne. Services: No services will be held. Memorials: May be made to City of Salinas Animal Shelter, 144 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, Calif.

93901 or Alzheimer's Association, 182 El Dorado, Monterey, Calif. 93940. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary and Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, www.healeymortuary.com. Robert G.

Hawthorne, 86, of Salinas, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Legacy.com offers you a full listing of local funeral homes sales, specials and deals at stores near you. RICHARD GREEN Attorney Myron Etienne, representing the Red Barn flea market, speaks at Tuesday's Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting. money correcting violations we had no idea existed.

We're rebuilding two bridges out there." Some ofthe code violations also required a remodeling of the barn's interior. While that's going on, about 50 vendors will operate outdoors on a temporary basis, but will have to move inside when renovations are complete. Most vendors prefer to work outdoors. "I'm not interested in shutting down the current operation," Armenta said. "This county has had full knowledge the for years.

We should allow the majority of vendors to stay until we work on a plan of mediation and corrections." SANTA CRUZ Frances Mabel Sargenti Frances Mabel Sargenti, 91, died peacefully in her sleep at 5:30 am, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Driftwood in Santa Cruz. Fran was born Oct. 19, 1918, in Winchester, Tenn. As a young girl she spent many happy years in Avila Beach with her family of fishermen that owned the Farris Fish Co.

"Franny" operated a day care in Santa Cruz for 32 years and retired at the age of 81. Survivors: She was blessed with eight children, Fran Ellingwood, Judy Strickland, John Sargenti, Alva Sargenti, Lana Sargenti, Charles Sargenti, Carleen Sargenti-Mansour and Candida Stricklen. She had 18 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, and hundreds of day care children that she raised as her own. We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Mass: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27, at Holy Cross Church, 126 High Santa Cruz. Rosary: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Benito Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga Santa Cruz.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Women's Shelters or a chari ty of your choice. Arrangements: Benito Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga Santa Cruz, 831-423-5721. SALINAS Raymond Peter Puck Raymond Peter Puck, 87, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Salinas. He was born Nov.

27, 1922. Mr. Puck was a native of San Jose and a resident of Salinas for 56 years. Mr. Puck graduated from San Jose State College in 1949 receiving a Bachelor of Science degree.

While at San Jose State College he was a member of the Tau Delta Phi Honorary Scholastic Fraternity. He earned his Master of Arts in Geology and Education from Stanford University in 1954. His college education was interrupted when he was called to active duty in 1943. As a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, Mr. Puck served in the 15th Air Force, 5th Wing, 301st Bomb Group, 352nd Bomb Squadron as a B-17 Bombardier and Navigator.

He saw action in the African Campaign and the European Theatre of War where he was stationed at Lucera 8 in Foggia, Italy. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1945, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters in 1944 and the Bronze Battle Star in 1945. He remained in the reserves after WWII and retired as a Major in 1967. He began his teaching career at Lassen Community College in Susanville. During the summers, he was a Park Ranger at Lassen Volcanic National Park from 1953 through 1963.

Mr. Puck taught at Jefferson High School in Daly City while attending Stanford University. Upon completion of his Masters Degree, he became professor in the Physical Seience Department at Hartnell College until his retirement in 1983. Married to Graciela V. Puck for 57 years, she preceded him in death in 2004.

In their retirement years, Mr. Puck and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and Europe. He was a guest lecturer and led field trips on the geology of California for many community organizations. He was a member of the VFW Post 6849 and served as their Chaplin. Mr.

Puck was also a member of the SIRS Branch 56 in Salinas. He was a lifelong avid train enthusiast finding adventure around the world in train travel and train chasing. Survivors: He is survived by his four children and their families, Maria, Julie Ann and Gregory Snodgrass of Roseville; Temby, Lawrence and Samantha Wishnak of Corral de Tierra; Julia, Don, Amanda and Ryan Williams of Granite Bay; Douglas, Teresa, Nicholas and Temby Puck of Corral de Tierra. His son, R. Peter Puck, preceded him in death in 2000.

Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Salinas. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to The Lester Bodine Fund of the The Lassen Park Foundation P.O. Box 3155, Chico, Calif.

95927 (www.lassenparkfoundation.org), VFW Post 6849, P.O. Box 7025, Spreckels, Calif. 93962 or to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas.

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