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2C Wednesday, October 4. 2006 Visalia Times-Delta Democrats abandon bond tour Leaders still support bond measures, but won't join governor The Associated Press SACRAMENTO The Legislature's Democratic leaders on Tuesday abandoned plans to campaign with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for the massive package of public works bonds on the November ballot, a development that signals an abrupt end to the bipartisan dealmaking that has buoyed the governor's re-election bid. It also could jeopardize the record $37.3 billion borrowing plan. Polls released last week show voters supporting the four infrastructure bonds, but just barely.

Tuesday's change of direction came after Schwarzenegger and the two top legislative leaders Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, D-Los Angeles, and Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland had said they would campaign publicly in support of the public works plan in the weeks leading up to the election. Nunez and Perata attended a private fundraiser with Schwarzenegger on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles but did not appear with him at three campaign events around the state to promote the bonds, which would provide money for transportation, levees, schools and housing. "I think we've been pretty consistent in our message, but now it's October and we need to consoli- OBITUARIES Lorentine 'Larry' Borges Retired Lorentine J. "Larry" Borges, 89, of Visalia died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006.

He was a retired Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Tulare.

Burial will be at Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Rita's Catholic Church, 954 S. Street, Tulare, CA 93274. Jimmie Fraley Rural carrier Jimmie Fraley, 83, of Tipton died Monday, Oct.

2, 2006. He was a rural carrier. Memorial service will be private. Arrangements are by Miller's Tulare Funeral Home. Mary Goulart Homemaker Mary L.

Goulart, 80, of Tulare died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006. She was a homemaker for 64 years. Rosary will be 6 p.m. today at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Tulare District Cemetery. Edna L. Hall Edna L. Hall was born around Crowder, Okla.

on Dec. 6, 1917 to Alfred and Winnie Stinnett. She was the oldest of nine children. Edna left this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.

She was a lifetime faithful member of the Church of Christ. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, after 60 years of marriage. Survivors include daughter, Reita Hedrickof Canton, Texas; grandchildren, Robbie Kelley and husband John of Canton, Texas, Cindy Lynn Harrison of Omack, and John D. Parks and wife Mau- Hefner acknowledged partisan politics were at play. "My understanding is that the speaker and the pro tem both obviously being Democrats -h had more pressing demands on their time than to be campaigning with the Republican governor," he said.

Schwarzenegger has used his dealmaking with the Democrats who control the Legislature to great political advantage this year, a strategy that has undermined his Democratic opponent, state Treasurer Phil Angelides. Schwarzenegger has struck deals with Democrats on a wide range of popular issues, including raising the minimum wage, cutting prescription drug prices and signing a The Associated Press Democrat-sponsored bill to reduce Standing next to Interstate 5 in Sherman Oaks, Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg- greenhouse gas emissions. ger, right, with State Sen. Dick Ackerman, (R-Newport Beach), at left, Tues- He also has surrounded himself day urges passage of a series of ballot Propositions 1A through 1E, designed at highly orchestrated bill-signing to provide money for the improvement of the state's aging infrastructure, at ceremonies with some of Califora news conference.

nia's most influential Democrats, including Nunez, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and date the Democratic base, and the tion? The answer is no," Nunez said. San Francisco Mayor Gavin NewRepublicans need to consolidate Paul Hefner, spokesman for the som. their base," he said. Rebuild California Plan, the coali- Those appearances have been Nunez said he and Perata plan to tion supporting the bonds, con- like a poke in the eye to Angelides, use their time to raise money to pay firmed that Nunez and Perata a former California Democratic for television commercials for the would not attend any public events Party chairman who is trailing bonds. Tuesday or Wednesday with the Schwarzenegger in the polls.

Nunez said he will continue to governor to campaign for the pub- The decision by Nunez and Perappear with Schwarzenegger at lic works bonds. ata to back out of the public camfundraisers for the bonds but has Perata was expected to attend paign for the public works bond no plans to campaign publicly with another private fundraiser for the could hurt Schwarzenegger on two him before November. bonds Wednesday with levels: It robs chance to "Are we going to fund-raise for Schwarzenegger in the San Fran- appear with leading Democrats the bonds with the governor? The cisco Bay Area, but would not and might threaten the chances at answer is yes. Are we going to cam- attend a press conference sched- the polls of one of his signature polpaign for the governor's re-elec- uled later in the day. icy priorities.

reen of Redlands, greatgrandchildren, Michael Kelley, Colleen Potts, Christy Parks, Alexis Parks, Henry Wayne Harrison and Brendon John Parks; great great-granddaughter, Kristen Louise Camden; brother, Don Stinnett of Canton, Texas; and sister, Betty Potter of Dover, Ark. A memorial service will held 10 a.m. Friday at West Visalia be Church of Christ, 4525 W. Caldwell Visalia. Helen Kuffel School teacher Helen Maxine Kuffel, 83, of Orange Cove died Sunday, Oct.

1, 2006. She was a school teacher. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Memorial service will be 3 p.m.

Church. Interment will Thursday at Dinuba Presbyterian Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Reedley College Kuffel Family Scholarship Fund, 995 N. Reed Reedley, CA 93654 or Dinuba Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 310 N. Street, Dinuba, CA 93618.

James William Lyons Rosary will be recited for James W. Lyons, 54, of Visalia at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Friday at St.

Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Born on Dec. 26,1951 and raised in Visalia. He attended Visalia James Lyons schools and graduated from Redwood High School. He served eight years in the Army National Guard He worked most of his life as a plumber but also, worked for Exeter schools.

He is survived by three sons and two daughter-in-laws, Mark and Andrea of Woodlake, Matthew and Angela of Tulare and Marty Lyons of Visalia; his mother, Patricia In Loving Memory When words are not enough, choose from our elegant selection of floral arrangements. Standing Sprays starting at $59.95 Casket Piece $75.00 Beautiful flowers and so much more. FREE Sequoia Plaza Flowers to local funeral delivery homes! 601 N. Willis St, Visalia (corner of Goshen Willis) (559) 734-1455 You can expect everything from our chapel, except high prices. Smith Family Chapel 505 E.

Pine St. Exeter Leamon 559-592-9119 Sandi Smith www.SmithFamilyChapel.com FD434 Native Americans discuss future at tribal convention dren faces clouded by sadness Despite casino and sorrow," said U.S. Interior gains, many tribes oversees Secretary the Dirk federal Kempthorne, Bureau who of face big problems Indian Affairs. "Drugs, alcohol and gangs are stealing their joys McClatchy-Tribune and their youth." SACRAMENTO For some Speaking to several hundred of America's 4.5 million Native tribal leaders from Alaska to the Americans- 700,000 of whom Carolinas, Kempthorne promlive in California it is the best ised to access additional funds to of times since before contact. "combat the scourge" of methamTribes flush with gambling phetamine.

money, including California Native American activists said nations such as Pechanga, Agua the solution includes better coopCaliente and Rumsey, wield eration between tribal police and unprecedented political power as state and federal law enforcethey rebuild their once-decimat- ment. ed nations. Tribal police don't have authorBut for those Native Americans ity over non-tribal methamremoved from jobs and casino phetamine dealers and users on revenue, or trapped in a web of tribal land, and can only call local methamphetamine use and and federal police for backup, domestic violence on remote "who may pursue it or do nothreservations, it remains the worst ing," said Ben Nighthorse Campof times. bell. Campbell, a one-time Placer The many faces of Indian High School dropout from Country were on display Monday Auburn, went on to serve as U.S.

at the National Congress of senator from Colorado from 1993 American Indians 63rd annual to 2005. convention, being held this week Campbell, a northern Cheyat the Sacramento Convention enne, and other activists said Center. On Monday, the event Native Americans must get out drew 2,000 Native Americans the vote to elect representatives from more than 120 nations. who can help defeat anti-Native "The most important issue American legislation and a growbefore us is the face of our chil- ing assault on tribal gambling. Lyons; two brothers, Steve and Frank Lyons of Visalia; two sisters, Sherry Russell and Carol Hix both of Visalia and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Burial will be at Visalia District Cemetery. E.L. 'George' McClanahan Owner E.L. "George" McClanahan, 85, of Terra Bella died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.

He was an owner trucking. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Myers Chapel, Porterville. Services will be Friday at Church of the Nazarene, Terra Bella. Interment will be Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville.

Eliza 'Pauline' Mize Farm laborer Eliza "Pauline" Mize, 79, of Dinuba died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006. She was a farm laborer. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba.

Arrangements are by Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Juanita Sanders Homemaker Juanita Sanders, 81, of Dinuba died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be noon to 5 p.m.

today at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. Russel Schrotenboer Owner Russel Schrotenboer, 92, of Springville died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.

He was owner upholstery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon today at Myers Chapel, Porterville. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville.

Robert Trevino Student Robert Jesus Trevino, 16, of Visalia died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006. He was a student. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Visalia District Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to salserand Maria Villa Homemaker Maria L. Villa, 76, of Visalia died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.

She was a homemaker. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Friday at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Rosary will be prayed 6:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Burial will be at Visalia District Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to Bernard Zachos Supervisor Bernard Zachos, 82, of Ivanhoe died Thursday, Sept.

28, 2006. He was a supervisor. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Condolences may be e-mailed to Services Today Jacob Oder, died Sept.

28. Celebration of life 3-6 p.m. in Tulare at the clubhouse at Oak Estates. Russel Schrotenboer, 92, died Sept. 30.

Graveside services 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville. Myers Chapel, Porterville. Lao See, 79, died Oct. 1.

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at Goble-Miller Chapel, Tulare. Mary Goulart, 80, died Oct. 2. Graveside services 1 p.m. at Tulare District Cemetery.

Peers Loretnzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Helen Kuffel, 83, died Oct. 1. Memorial service 3 p.m. at Dinuba Presbyterian Church.

Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Alma Lowe, 89, died Oct. 1. Services 11 a.m. at Myers Chapel, Porterville.

Geraldine Pettigrew, 82, died Oct. 2. Graveside services 11 a.m. at Visalia District Cemetery. Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia.

George Romero, 38, died Sept. 28. Graveside services 10 a.m. at Woodlake Cemetery. Smith Family Chapel, Exeter.

Juanita Sanders, 81, died Oct. 2. Graveside services 10 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba.

Friday Carrie Abbona, 38. Memorial service 4:30 p.m. at Whitney Wild Oak Ranch, Exeter. Lorentine "Larry" Borges, 89, died Oct. 1.

Mass 11 a.m. at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Tulare. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Edna Hall, died Sept.

30. Memorial service 10 a.m. at West Visalia Church of Christ. James W. Lyons, 54, died Sept.

28. Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia.

E.L. "George" McClanahan, 85, died Sept. 30. Services 11 a.m. at Church of the Nazarene.

Myers Chapel, Porterville. Eliza "Pauline" Mize, 79, died Sept. 30. Graveside services 10:30 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba.

Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. David Partaker, 33, died Sept. 18. Rosary and mass 1:30 p.m. at St.

Aloysius Catholic Church, Tulare. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Saturday Maria Villa, 76, died Sept. 30. Mass 9 a.m.

at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Monday Robert Trevino, 16, died Oct. 1.

Graveside services 11 a.m. at Visalia District Cemetery. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Oct. 22 Everett Krackov, died Sept.

29. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. at Friends Meetinghouse of Visalia. Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Oct.

27 Dorothy Weiland, 92, died Sept. 20. Memorial service 11 a.m. at First Christian Church of Visalia. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia.

Pending Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service, Tulare Ray Grissom, 89, of Visalia died Oct. 3. Obituary policy The Visalia Times-Delta reports deaths and funeral information at no charge. For a fee, obituaries can include additional information in print and online at www. VisaliaTimesDelta.com.

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