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Friday, December 29, 2006 LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY MONTEREY BAY SENIOR SINGLES, drinks, 5 p.m., Marina American Legion, 694 Legion Way, Marina. dinner at 6 p.m., 644-9860. MONTEREY YOUTH HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, three divisions for boys and girls, 10U, 12U and 14U. $250 entry fee. 901-8974, www.active.com.www.

pyramidpower.us. SUN. AMERICAN LEGION POST 593, New Year's Eve party, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., 8300 Prunedale Road North. Music and dancing to Alligator.

Shuttle service and midnight breakfast. Snack trays during the evening. $15 per person, $25 couple. 663-3531. SUN.

NEW YEAR'S IN PARADISE, 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Gen. Stillwell Community Center, 4260 Gigling Road, Seaside, Ord Community. Semi-formal event with a Polynesian flare with The Kolo Band. Ages 18 and older.

$70. 373-6868, www. islandfeverevnet.com. Child care: (800) 838-2787. SUN.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., dinner and dance party, live music, photo booths, champagne toast and more at the aquarium on Can- nery Row, Monterey. "Silver Fishes and New Year's Wishes. "Optional dinner at 7:30 p.m. Party, dinner, including VIP lounge.

VIP Lounge, Reserve: (866) 963-9644, www. montereybayaquarium.org. ONE-ON-ONE, private and semi-private classes by appointment at Monterey Sports Center, 301 E. Franklin Monterey. $35.

Lauri, 646-3739. FALL CLOTHING DRIVE, Legacy Real Estate group is holding its annual San Vicente School (Soledad) fall clothing drive for people in the community. Donations accepted of clean, gently used clothing. Clothes will be delivered to the school for you. 678-0701, www.

HOLIDAY SUPPLY DRIVE FOR HOMELESS PETS, Monterey County Animal Services and Salinas Animal Shelter, 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas. Needed: old and new blankets, towels, pet beds, treats and washable toys, also 758-7285. WED. I "CALIFORNIA: THE GREAT EXCEPTION AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE FUTURE?" Gentrain lecture, p.m., Monterey Peninsula College, Lecture Forum 102, 980 Fremont Monterey. Free.

www.gentrain.org. WED. CASA OF MONTEREY COUNTY, informational meeting, 6:30 p.m., Starbucks, Constitution Boulevard, Salinas. Looking for adults, ages 21 and older, in particular men and bilingual volunteers to help children. www.

casamonterey.org. MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM VOLUNTEER GUIDES, information meetings 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 9 at the Aquarium on Cannery Row. Attendance prerequisite to training course to be held Jan.

22-Feb. 1. 648-4867, www.montereybayaquarium. org. FRI.

MONTEREY BAY SENIOR SINGLES, 4:30 p.m. fish and chips and happy hour, London Bridge Pub, Wharf No. 2, Monterey. 644-9860. LOCAL CALENDAR appears daily.

Send information about events and activities taking place in the county care of Local Calendar, Newsroom, The Salinas Californian, PO. Box 81091, Salinas 93912; fax to 754-4293 or e-mail newsroom Margaret Barone SALINAS Margaret Barone, 78, of Salinas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, after a long battle Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Windsor, Canada, on Margaret Barone Sept. 20, 1928.

She was a beautiful woman with an amazing heart for Jesus. She taught her family how to respect others, and how to live a life full of love and grace. She also lived many years in Michigan, Saratoga and, finally, Salinas. Survivors: Children, Richard, Steve, John, Lisa, Michael and Daniel; 14 grandchildren; and great-granddaughter. Celebration of Life: Private family celebration will be held.

Arrangements: Struve and Laporte. Information: www. struveandlaporte.com. HOLLISTER Christy Renz Bonetti dred spirit Christy, left our world for a happier one on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006.

She was born in Hollister on Dec. 23, 1955, and raised in the country near Tres Pinos. With never a thought for herself, she worried most about the feelings of her family and friends and the many others that suffer from cancer. She was on a horse early in life and longed for the she would ride again. Her mother raised her to care for and be an inspiration to others, and through her education at Cal Poly and affiliation with the LindamoodBell Learning Centers, she perfected her skills to those ends.

She was an accomplished watercolorist: and had two paintings made into exclusive prints that she gave away more than she sold. Christy and her aunt, Nanci Bell, recently co-authored a reading program for children titled "Talkies" that will help so many. She was an artist, author, dancer, decorator, gardener, humorist, retailer, teacher, mother, wife and friend who touched so, so many in such a short time. Her father, Bill, who passed in 1986, is very, very proud and happy to see her again. Survivors: Mother, 1 Dolores "Dot" Renz; husband of 29 years, Dave; daughter, Taylor of Salinas; sons, Connor and Brenen of San Luis Obispo; brothers, Bill (Toni Jane) and Jere (Nancy) of Hollister; and sister, Anne (David) Johnson of Salinas.

Services: A gathering of friends and relatives is tentatively scheduled for spring 2007. I Memorials: Christy requested charity and efforts go to The Christy Bonetti Children with Cancer Reading Fund, in care of The Rhett Bell Foundation, P.O. Box 12756, San Luis Obispo, CA. 93406. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel I Information: www.

struveandlaporte.com. Christy Renz Bonetti, kin- Cirilo Juarez Ramirez Cirilo Juarez Ramirez, 26, of Salinas, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. He was born May 20, 1980, in Guanajuato, Mexico. Calling hours: 1 to 9 p.m.

today, Dec. 29, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Dec.

29, at Healey Mortuary Chapel. Services: At the family's request, no services will be held. Burial: to take place in Guanajuato, Mexico. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary. THE NAME TO KNOW WHEN YOU'RE READY TO TOW! associates 721 ABBOTT STREET, SALINAS 422-9450 KING CITY Stanley Jitsuo Nakanishi Stanley Jitsuo Nakanishi, 90, died Tuesday, Dec.

26, 2006, in King City. He was born March 15, 1916, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Services: Private family services. 1 Arrangements: Whitehurst Grim Funeral Service, 429 Bassett King City, 385-3241. Aurelio Reyes Jr.

Aurelio Reyes 55, of King City, passed away tragically Tuesday. Dec. 26, 2006 in King City, Calif. He was a loving father and caring husband. He was born Feb.

2, 1951, in Sali- Aurelio Reyes Jr. of the Greenfield Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, where he served faithfully for 30 years. Survivors: By his wife, Janet Reyes, of King City; children, Brandon Reyes of King City, Jeffrey Reyes and Melissa Reyes both of Monterey, Brian Reyes of Redding; grandchildren, Brooklyn and Cade Reyes; mother, Victoria Chambers; brothers, Greg, Danny and Oscar Reyes, all of King City. He will be dearly missed by all his friends and family. Service: 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 251 Oak Ave. Greenfield, Calif. Graveside ceremony: 10 a.m Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at King City Cemetery.

Arrangements: by Whitehurst Grim Funeral Service, King City, CA. 385-3241. POCAHONTAS, ARK. Hersel James Schriver Hersel James Schriver, 77, of Pocahontas, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006.

He was born April 1, 1929 in Pocahontas, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cordia and Ray Schriver; Ralph, John, Joe and Clarence; sisters: Mary, Mabel and Ruthie. Military service: He served in the Navy in 1946. Survivors: Wife, Dorothie Schriver; brothers Frank (Audrey) Schriver of Nevada, Paul (Billy) Schriver of California; sister-in-law, Lola Schriver of California; son, Michael of California; daughter, Gayle of California; stepsons, Gary Davis of California, Jim (Leearnna) Davis of Arizona; stepdaughters, Verna (Bill) Anderson of Colorado, Evie (Steve) Palato of Hiawatha, Carol Russel of Kentucky; grandchildren, Sheri (Daryl) of Hiawatha, Mike (Louella) and Debbie of Colorado, Perry (Rhonda) of MI, Jimmy and Tammi of Washington, Randy (Rosie), Gary Wayne, Timmy, and Kenny, all from California; 14 grandchildren, and five greatgreat-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. i Services: As per his request, no services will be held.

Arrangements: Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.chap eloarksfuneralhome.com. Rosaline Bolcao Rosaline Bolcao Castroville, died Dec. 27, 2006, at Rosaline Bolcao Silva SALINAS Silva Silva, 85, of Wednesday, the Ridge Rehabilitation Center. She was born Salinas on March 14, 1921.

Membership: was a member of the Portuguese SPRSI Native Daughters. Daughters. Survivors: Daughters, RoseMarie (Albert) Weber, Diane (Hubert) Stephens; son, Norman (Jeri Ann) Bolcao; stepchildren, John (Janet) Silva and Elaine (Larry) King, 13 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild, many nieces and nephews. Rosaline is the daughter of Rose and Enos Sarmento, sister of Eddie, Mervyn, Dorothy, Kenneth Sarmento and Marie Chini from Encinitas. Rosaline loved family, traveling, and was an accomplished musician.

Disposition: Castroville District Cemetery, Moss Landing, Calif. Memorials: Heartland Hospice Arrangements: Healey Mortuary Crematory 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, Calif. 93905. SALINAS Martha Jane Williamson 24, 2006, from a sudden illness.

She was born May 22, 1927, at Watsonville Hospital and was a lifelong resident of Monterey County. Her family first lived in Cas- Martha Jane Williamson, 79, of Salinas, passed away Sun- Martha Jane Williamson troville, moved to Spreckels, then settled in Gonzales. She graduated from Gonzales High School in 1945. She married Jack Williamson in 1959, and together they worked hard, raised a family, began their own businesses and traveled the country in their fifth-wheel. She worked as a bookkeeper for Cel-A-Pak and from 1978 on was the bookkeeper for Secondo Farms.

Martha loved family gatherings, and in August of this year, enjoyed visiting with her brother, Bill, and all the nieces, nephews and cousins who gathered for the Bontadelli Family Reunion. She also loved baking, collecting cookbooks and planning menus for the next great meal. She was preceded in' death by her grandson, Anthony Erik Pappes, in 1978. Survivors: Husband of 47 years, Jack; daughters, Susanne (Michael) McBride of Salinas, Lynda (Michael) Alamo of San Luis Obispo, Karen (Leo) Rothove of Yorba Linda; grandchildren, Kate McBride of Salinas and Charles Alamo of San Luis Obispo; and brother, Bill Bontadelli of Arizona. Services: At her request, private services have been held.

Celebration of Life: The family will host a Celebration of Life on Jan. 13, 2007. Memorials: Donations may be made in her memory to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel. struveandlaporte.com.

ROSE CLARK, ABR, GRI "Making Dreams Come True" Virtual tours on all my listings "In Real Estate, experience is not measured in years, but Winner Voted Best REALTOR in Monterey County Choice for 3 Consecutive Years 809-2799 cell Awards TOWN 'N COUNTRY REALTY 424-0001 office www.come2montereycounty.com SMOGS 4 LESS BRAKE AND LAMP ADJUSTMENT STATION DIAGNOSTIC REPAIR TUNEUPS BRAKE SERVICE 95. SMOG CHECK $20 ASE Electronic Certificate Transfer Fee 88 CHAMBERLAIN ST. (OFF ABBOTT ST.) SALINAS, CA 95901 (present coupon before service) 831-758-2942 FAX: 831-758-2944 Californian Billie May Cahoon Billie May Cahoon, 92, of Salinas, passed away peacefully at Billie May Cahoon home on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, with her devoted and loving caregivers and friends at her side. She was born in Los Angeles on Aug.

31, 1914. Billie was a lifelong resident of Salinas. Billie loved life, people and animals. When she wasn't pursuing her love of travel, she was a gracious hostess who enjoyed entertaining. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Bill) W.

Cahoon. Memberships: She was a member of the Moose Lodge and Native Daughters of the Golden Services: At her request, no services will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Disposition: Cremation to be conducted under the direction of Healey Crematory Co. Salinas, Calif.

Arrangements: Healey Mortuary 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, Calif. 93905. WE REMEMBER Ronald Joseph McNeal Sept, 10, 1964, to Dec. 28, 1997 Ronald, from us nine seems like Ronald Joseph McNeal you were years ago, yesterday.

We want to you know you missed loved much. think about the good we had you were us. We remember your laughter, warmth, your words, and most of all, love for your family friends. Words can't express the way that we You'll always be in our as a son, brother, friend, nephew, grandson. We love you, From your mother, father, sisters, nephews and PUBLIC MEETINGS THU.

MONTEREY COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION, 3:30 p.m., administration office, 855 E. Laurel Drive, Building Salinas. 755-4895. MON. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF MONTEREY COUNTY, 4 p.m.

public hearing, Monterey Room, 168 W. Alisal Salinas. TUE. MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT POLICY ADVISORY AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES, 9:30 a.m., conference room, 5 Harris Court, Building Monterey. 658-5600.

California Digest Compiled from wire reports SANTA CRUZ County sheriff to open rural crime substation A new Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office substation dedicated to fighting agricultural crime is coming to the county. The rural crime station is the latest step the county has taken to combat theft and other crime in the county's $400 million agricultural industry. Earlier this year, Santa Cruz joined forces with 10 other counties in the Tulare County-based Agricultural Crime Technology Information and operations Network. The federally funded partnership brings together expertise and technology to prevent, solve and track crimes against California farmers. The new substation will occupy a former Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District station.

LOS ANGELES Community college fees to decrease Monday Students at California's community colleges will have some extra money in their wallets starting Monday, when school fees drop by 23 percent. The fee decrease from $26 to $20 per unit was approved this fall over concerns about falling enrollment in the state community college system. Enrollment at the state's 109 community colleges dropped from 1.16 million full-time students in 2002-2003, to 1.12 million in 2005-2006. Fees rose from $11 to $26 over the past three years. SACRAMENTO Governor wants panel to study retiree costs Gov.

Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he will appoint a bipartisan commission to study the growing cost of funding state public pensions and retiree health benefits. The governor said the mounting costs, mostly due to health care, "remain one of the biggest problems facing governments everywhere" and threaten to take money away from education, public safety, environmental protection and health care for the poor. Over time, the state will have to come up with between $40 billion and $70 billion to pay for the health benefits promised to retired state workers, taken and it just let that are and SO We all times when with smile, kind your and even feel. hearts uncle, cousin, Duck, brothers, nieces according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office. To do that, the LAO says the state should set aside an extra $6 billion a year.

SALINAS IN MEMORIAM GERALD R. FORD 1913 2006 "We are bound together by the most powerful of all ties, our fervent love for freedom and independence, which knows no homeland but the human heart." Address before the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe August 1, 1975 In an uprecedented time, President Ford rose to the challenges of this country with integrity and resolve. We honorably remember our 38th President, Gerald Ford. The PAUL MORTUARY FD CAdfinity Photo courtesy of The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.