The Californian from Salinas, California • 7

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7A PUBLIC MEETINGS TODAY MONTEREY BAY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey, 1:30 p.m. 647-9411. TODAY MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SUBCOMMITTEE, Monterey County Administration, 168 W. Alisal Salinas, 10 a.m. in Supervisor Fernando Armenta's office.

755-5117. TODAY SOLEDAD CITY AGENCY, Soledad City Hall, 248 Main Soledad, 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. 678-3963. TODAY SALINAS PLANNING COMMISSION, Salinas City Hall, 200 Lincoln Salinas, 3:30 p.m.

in Council Chambers. 758-7206. TODAY MONTEREY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION, Monterey County Office of Education, 901 Blanco Circle, Salinas, 10:15 a.m. in Dr. Ray Charlson Board Chambers.

755-0312. THU. COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMITTEE, Sand City Hall, 1 Sylvan Park, Sand City, 10 a.m. 658-3811. THU.

SANTA RITA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD, Santa Rita Union School District, 57 Russell Road, Salinas, 6:30 p.m. in conference room. 443-7200. THU. MONTEREY COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING, Quadrangle Building, 1000 S.

Main Salinas, 1 to 3 p.m. in room 110. THU. COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD, Sand City Hall, 1 Sylvan Park, Sand City, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

658-3811. THU. SEVENTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION BOARD, Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, 4 p.m. THU. NORTH MONTEREY COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD, North Monterey County Unified School District, 8142 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, 7 p.m.

in board room. THU. SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BOARD, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas, 2 p.m. in Cislini Plaza board room.

757-4333. THU. SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD, South Monterey County Fire Protection District, 51251 Pine Canyon Road, King City, 9:30 a.m. 333-2645. THU.

SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY BOARD, Gonzales City Hall, 147 Fourth Gonzales, 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. PUBLIC MEETINGS appears daily in the A section. To publish information on local government, school district and other public meetings, send agendas in a timely manner in care of MEETINGS: by fax to 754-4293: by e-1 to or in person or by mail to The Salinas Californian, P.O. Box 81091, Salinas, CA 93912.

Questions: 754-4260. Governor proposes $9B water bond The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday proposed a $9 billion water bond measure that would earmark more than half the money for dams opposed by most of the Democrats who dominate the Legislature. The proposal eclipses the governor's previous $5.9 billion bond plan, in large part by adding a third dam project in Contra Costa County. Whether the lawmakers will go along with dams and how much they are willing to pay for them will be a key part of the negotiations in the Legislature's upcoming special session on water projects.

Schwarzenegger's proposal was introduced by Sen. Dave Cogdill, R-Modesto. SAN DIEGO Verna (Lingley) Carpenter Verna (Lingley) Carpenter, 82, of San Diego, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, after losing her brave battle with cancer. Memorial service: 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22, at First United Verna (Lingley) Methodist Carpenter Church, corner of Lincoln Avenue and West San Luis Street in Salinas. Information: Jerry Moore, 1222 Pasatiempo Way, Salinas; 422-3493. Celeste P. Zamzow Celeste P.

Zamzow, 81, of Gilroy, passed away at home Monday evening, Sept. 17, 2007. A native of Yuba City, she was born Aug. 7, 1926. Memberships: Member of St.

Mary's Celeste P. Church, Zamzow Eucharistic minister, minister to the sick and the Italian Catholic Federation. She was also a member of Gilroy Assistance League, Ridgemark Ladies Golf Group, Eagle Ridge Ladies Golf, Gilroy Golf Course, and was a volunteer at Gilroy Garlic Festival, Relay For Life, Gilroy Coffee Roasting Club, Garlic Ladies Investment Group, Bridge Club, Renew and the Wednesday Westside Grill Tennis group. She was past president of Bellarmine Mothers Guild. Celeste was preceded in death by her husband, Martell L.

Zamzow; parents, Mariano and Elisa Valbusa; and siblings, Esther and Joe Perucca. Survivors: Children, Mark (Patty) Zamzow, Shirley (Greg) Gorman and David (Lorri) Zamzow; grandchildren, Nash (Jen) Zamzow, Jordan Zamzow, Sadie Gorman, Grant Gorman and Nathan Zamzow; siblings, Inez (Mario) Fiorio and Lino (Irene) Valbusa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

20, at Habing Funeral Home, 129 4th Gilroy. Vigil: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Habing Family Funeral Home. Mass: 10 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 11 First Gilroy. Entombment: Will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.

Memorials: Family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society, Odyssey Hospice or donor's favorite charity. Arrangements: Habing Funeral Home. Information: (408) 847-4040. SALINAS Jeannette Elizabeth Robinson Jeannette Elizabeth Robinson, 73, of Salinas, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007.

She was born July 8, 1934, in Salinas. Jeannette was a Bingo fan. She was preceded in death by husband, Jimmie Lee Robinson; sons, Michael Thomas Robinson and Jimmie Lee Robinson and grandson, Christopher Fitzer. Survivors: Son, Kevin A. Robinson; daughters, Lori A.

Robinson and Tracy Whitworth; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Rebecca, Patrick, Earl, Christine and Robert Jr. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Prunedale Chapel, 19230 Mallory Canyon Road, Prunedale. Reception: Immediately following the service, at 739 Via Maria, Salinas.

Memorials: Donations in Jeannette's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. Robert Jordon dies The Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Author Robert Jordan, whose "Wheel of Time" series of fantasy novels sold millions of copies, died of a rare blood disease. He was 58. Jordan, whose real name was James Oliver Rigney was born and lived in this southern city most of his life.

He died Sunday. SALINAS Richard S. Richard S. Salinas, passed day, Sept. 15, Richard S.

Amaya Amaya Amaya, 45, of away Satur2007, at Natividad Medical Center. He was born Oct. 22, 1961, in Ontario, Ore. Richard was an auto mechanic. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, father, grandfather, brother and son, and a friend to everyone he knew.

Richard was willing to help anyone in their time of need. He always took care of the neighborhood by making sure everyone knew him. Richard will always be loved, missed and never forgotten. Survivors: Wife, Judy Avita Amaya of the family home; daughters, Amelia and Carmen Amaya, both of Salinas; sons, Richard Amaya Jr. of Salinas, Ruben and Lorenzo Amaya, both of Salinas; mother, Amelia Serrano of Texas; father, Albert Amaya of Texas; brothers, Albert Amaya Jr of Texas and Oscar Pena of Idaho; sisters, Anna Hernandez of Idaho and Amelia Pena of Texas; and grandchildren, Katherine and Ezekial Amaya.

Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Services: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 20, at Healey Mortuary Chapel. Memorials: Contributions to help with funeral and burial expenses can be made to Washington Mutual Bank, Account 4413123136, Salinas, Calif. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary. Information: (831) 424-1848, www.healeymortuary.com Spector jurors say they are deadlocked Foreman reports a 7-5 split By LINDA DEUTSCH The Associated Press LOS ANGELES The foreman of the jury in Phil Spector's murder trial told the court Tuesday that the panel was at a 7-5 impasse in its seventh day of deliberations, and the judge told lawyers he may take the unusual step of allowing jurors to consider the lesser offense of involuntary manslaughter.

The forem a revealed the split after Phil Spector be in ordered by the judge to not indicate how many favored guilt and how many favored acquittal. The foreman also said the jury had taken four ballots. The judge asked if there was any way he could help, including re-reading specific instructions, finding new instructions or clarifying instructions, or even having attorneys re-argue part or all of the case. "Do you believe that as the foreperson that any of these might assist the jury in resolving its dispute?" Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler asked. "We've discussed that at some length," the foreman said.

"I believe it comes down to the individual jurors' conclusions that are drawn from the facts. At this time I don't believe that anything else will change the positions of the jurors, based on the facts that are in evidence." Polled individually, some jurors agreed with the foreman and others disagreed. One suggested further instruction about reasonable doubt. The judge, amid discussions with lawyers, told the jury he wanted them to take a break and sent them home with orders to return today, possibly for more instructions or to have the lawyers re-argue part of the case. OURKIDS Traveling milk cow educates students GILROY GAP also showed students from Ilene McCraig's kindergarten class demonstration for Greenfield Elementary School on Sept.

11. funded by dairy proprietors across the southwest. Ellie is loaned to the traveling show by her owner, Monterey County Supervisor Lou Calcagno, who owns Moonglow Dairy in Moss Landing. The program has been active for more than 40 years and locally is sponsored by Monterey Education. the Greenfield show was Jeff Byers, who explained to the wide-eyed crowd that Ellie was a milk cow who needs to be milked twice a day.

Byers demonstrated how milking is done with and without a machine. His demonstration of hand-milking brought laughter from the children as Ellie smacked him across the head with her tail. at 871 Jessie St. THU. STORY TIME, El Gabilan Library, 1400 N.

Main Salinas, 4 p.m. Free crafts, stories and activities for younger children. 758-7302. THU. ALTERING THE CULTURE OF CRUELTY, Salinas City Elementary School District, 840 S.

Main Salinas, Parent information meeting. THU. CALIFORNIA CLASSICS BATON CLUB REGISTRATION, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 315 E. Alvin Drive, Salinas, Registration at church: 3:30 p.m. ages 4 to 6, 4:30 p.m.

7 to 13 and cheer at 5:30 p.m. 754-2004. "PETER PAN," Indoor Forest Theater, Mountain View Avenue and Santa Rita Street, Carmel, 7:30 p.m. through Sunday. 622-0100, www.pacrep.org.

FRI. PLANETARIUM SHOW, Hartnell College, 156 Homestead Salinas, A higher pitched mooing, coming from the back of the trailer, interrupted the show. Byers then introduced Ellie's calf, Della. "Della is only 3 weeks old," said Byers of the calf, who stood as tall as many of the children in the audience. "Today is Della's first day in school." This comment brought howls of laughter at the concept of a cow in school.

At the conclusion of the show, the children formed a line, walked by baby Della, and reached out to pet her on the head, neck and back. Later in the day, students discussed the presentation in Ilene McCaig's kindergarten class. "I liked it when the cow made noise," said Christopher Gutierrez. 7 p.m. "Moon Dreams" and "Origins of Life." 755-6800.

SAT. STORY TIME, John Steinbeck Library, San Luis and Lincoln, Salinas, 10 a.m. Free crafts, stories and activities for younger children. 758-7311. SAT.

FOURTH ANNUAL MONTEREY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OPEN HOUSE, Monterey County Sheriff's Office, 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the sheriff, demonstrations and displays by K-9 unit, bomb unit, SWAT and CERT, mounted unit, motor squad, search and rescue and sheriff helicopter. Also tours of the facilities, bicycle helmets and balloons for children, clowns and face painting and photos and artifacts on display. Lisa Nash, 759-7259.

OUR KIDS NEWS EVENTS appears Wednesday in Community. We invite news items, photos and story ideas regarding youth achievement, programs, activities, classes, sports and related topics. Send in a timely manner in care of KIDS. See "Share your news" on the section front for details. Welcome Te WINDSOR GARDENS Rehabilitation Center OF SALINAS RESIDENTS, FAMILY, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING TOGETHER GIVE WINDSOR GARDENS A VERY SPECIAL SPIRIT! THE MORE THEY ENJOY LIFE THE BETTER THEY FEEL Our staff is specially prepared to serve the unique needs of all the residents.

We invite you to come in and take a tour and see all that we have to offer for your loved ones. (831)424-0687 637 EAST ROMIE LANE SALINAS, CA. 93901 PROVIDED PHOTO how a cow is milked as part of Greenfield kids treated to dairy demonstration By JODY SMITH For The Salinas Californian Greenfield Elementary School had two special visitors Sept. 11. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade attended two assemblies on the blacktop to learn about Moontop Mack Perfection, also known to her friends as just Ellie, a traveling dairy cow, and her 3- week-old calf, Della.

The traveling milk cow is sponsored by the Mobile Dairy Council of California, an educational program Our Kids News Events Compiled from staff reports IN BRIEF YMCA offering day camp for fall break The YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula will offer a day camp for youth for the two weeks of school break, Oct. 8-12 and Oct. 15-29. The day camp is for youth entering kindergarten to sixth grade. SI and Cal Works accepted, also YMCA scholarships are available for families in need.

Information: 373-4167. Registration for baton club on Thursday California Classics Baton Club is continuing its fall registration on Thursday at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 315 E. Alvin Drive. Classes are 3:30 p.m. ages 4 to 6 years; 4:30 p.m.

ages 7 to 13 years and cheer class is at 5:30 p.m. 754-2004. CALENDAR TODAY FAMILY NIGHT, Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie Monterey, Drop-in program for local teens and their families offering activities such as billiards, air hockey, Ping-Pong, foosball, video games and computer games. Free. 646-3975.

TODAY BILINGUAL STORY TIME AND CRAFT ACTIVITY, Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Road, Salinas, 4 to 5 p.m. for the whole family. Free. 758-7340, ext. 1 or 2.

KIDS FLEA MARKET, Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie Monterey, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29. For ages 6 to 17 to sell items.

Register at 546 Dutra Monterey. 646- 3866. BALLET FOR CHILDREN, Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie Monterey, Fridays: Pre-Ballet 1 at 1:15 p.m.; Pre-Ballet 2 at 2 p.m.; Ballet 1 at 2:45 p.m.; or Ballet 2 at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5-Nov.

9. Register.