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Thursday, July 20, 2006 Visalia Times-Delta Hetch Hetchy has high price tag Supporters say cost would be worth it to restore 'rare temple' The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO It would cost between $3 billion and $10 billion to tear down a massive dam and restore Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park more than 80 years after it was flooded, a state report said Wednesday. The valley, once described by conservationist John Muir as "one of nature's rarest and most precious mountain temples," was plugged in 1923 to provide drinking water, irrigation and hydropower to the Bay Area and Central Valley. The study by the state Department of Water Resources made no recommendations on what to do next, but said further investigation should include participation by other stakeholders including the federal government, which oversees the national park in the Sierra Nevada. Environmentalists have sought for decades to remove the 312-foot O'Shaughnessy Dam, but opponents say draining and restoring the submerged valley carries too high a price at a time when California has more pressing infrastructure needs. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir on the Tuolumne River generates 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and provides drinking water to 2.4 million San Francisco Bay area residents.

The restoration campaign gained new momentum two years ago when Environmental Defense pub- OBITUARIES Glenda Sue Baker Teacher's aide Glenda Sue Baker was a teacher's aide for Farmersville Unified School District for 32 years. She passed away Tuesday surrounded by loved ones. In 2005 Glenda was recognized by the school district and students for her years of service and dedication. She enjoyed her job as a reading aide and loved working with students. Among her many hobbies, Glenda enjoyed traveling and visited many places in the United States and Europe.

The highlight of her life was spending time with her family, especially the time she spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Edward Baker of Exeter; mother, Leona Teague of Farmersville; her daughters, Lori McCoy of Bakersfield and Jeannie and husband Brian Kyle of Exeter; her sisters, Ruby Jean and husband, Gene Thomas of Arkansas and Diane and husband Neal Novell of Tulare; her brothers, Sammy and wife Brenda Teague of Farmersville, Bill Teague of Farmersville and Wayne and wife Cathy Teague of Exeter; her stepdaughter, Ryann Derington of Exeter; her stepson, Asa Baker of Visalia; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Services will be 1 p.m.

Friday at the chapel. Burial will be at Exeter District Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to Donald Buchter Retired Glenda Sue Baker Donald Buchter, 73, died Monday, July 17, 2006. Donald was born in Watsonville on Sept. 25, 1932.

He was retired. Donald is preceded in death by his son, Gregory. He is survived by his wife, Janis; two daughters, Lisa Heiser Merced and Lori Buchter of Visalia; two granddaughters, Necole Noriega and Jennifer Heiser; and one great-granddaughter, Alizaya Garcia. Donald is also survived by son Frank, daughter Shelly, numerous grandchildren, one sister, Eleanor Mackey of Dixon, and many nieces and nephews. Donald's wishes were that his services would be private.

Arrangements are by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. James 'Tim' Anthony Cavalier James "Jim" Anthony Cavalier, Volunteers plucked 258,000 cigarettes from state beaches 54,000 Californians joined the global beach cleanup effort The Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Cigarettes and their filters topped the list of trash items culled from beaches worldwide during last year's annual international coastal cleanup, according to a report. In California, where at least 35 coastal cities prohibit smokers from lighting up on the beach, volunteers plucked 258,000 cigarettes and filters from the sand, more than anywhere in the country, The Ocean Conservancy said in a report scheduled for release today. More than 450,000 volunteers removed 8.2 million pounds of debris from 18,000 miles of coastline and waterways in 74 countries during the daylong cleanup in September, the report said.

California and Florida saw the most participation in the U.S., with 54,000 and 25,000 people participating, respectively. Since 1986, more than six million volunteers in the project have removed 109 million pounds of trash from 179 million miles of beaches and waterways in 127 countries, according to the environmental advocacy group. Of the 6.2 million items of debris collected worldwide last year, cigarettes and cigarette butts accounted for roughly 1.6 million. Coming in a close second at 1.3 million were caps and lids, food wrappers and containers. This year's cleanup is set for Sept.

16. The Associated Press Dam on the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in This image provided by Environmental Yosemite National Park in a June 2004 lished a study arguing that water quality and supply could be maintained if the dam was removed. That report, along with requests by state lawmakers, prompted Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to direct the state water agency to analyze previous studies by environmental groups, academic researchers and the U.S. Interior Department.

The study released Wednesday highlighted the technical and legal challenges associated with dismantling the dam, draining the reservoir and replacing the water storage and electricity they provide. The cost would depend on how those issues are addressed. "This is a very ambitious project," age, 90, went to be with Our Lord on July 17, 2006. He was born to Nicholas and Mary Cavalier on Feb. 1, 1916, in Campbell, Ohio.

After graduating from Memorial High School in Campbell, he began working in the steel mills as a coupling setup man. On June 8, 1936, he married his childhood sweetheart, Anne Dambrogio. In 1956 Jim, Anne and their two children, Merri and Jim, came to Visalia, where he worked until retiring from Wheeling Pacific as a sales representative. After retiring, he worked part-time for Enterprise Car Rentals. Jim and Anne were married 66 years until Anne's death on May 20, 2002.

Jim was a very active member of the Sons of Italy Lodge and a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a fourth-degree knight of the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary's Church. loved bowling and golf and wits known for the beautiful wind chimes he created.

As a skilled poet, he saw many of his poems published in several magazines. He loved to write poems for his family and friends. On July 15, 2005, Jim married Carmina Stepp at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Visalia. For his 90th birthday, relatives and friends came from many areas of the United States to celebrate with him.

Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne, and Nicky, an infant son. He is survived by his wife, Carmina Stepp-Cavalier; a son, Jim Cavalier and his daughter, Merri Cavalier both of Phoenix, four step-children, Dan Airozo, Renee Rocha, Colette Mathewson, all of Visalia, and Kenneth Airozo of Juneau, Alaska; and seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Memorial Chapel of Visalia. The rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m.

today at the chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Robert McBratney Physician James Cavalier Robert Francis McBratney of Three Rivers died Friday, June 23, be 2006.

He was a physician. Per his request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Three Rivers Lions Club. Richard Point Logger Richard Craig Point, 55, of Miramonte died Monday, July 17, 2006. He was a logger who owned his own mill.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Eshom Valley Cemetery, Badger. Arrangements are by Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Defense shows the 0'Shaughnessy file photo. said Gary Bardini, the state's chief hydrologist.

The study's authors said more indepth studies would be required if the public wanted to pursue the idea. The project goes beyond the state's jurisdiction and would likely require approval by Congress, they said. Supporters said the study showed that restoring the glacially carved valley was possible, and called on state and federal leaders to move ahead with further studies. "This study confirms that it is within our reach to restore Yosemite Valley's lost twin without compromising California's longterm water and power supply," said James Jim' Porter Maintenance mechanic James "Jim" Alan Porter, 44, of Tulare died Friday, July 14,2006. He was employed as a maintenance mechanic.

Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Services will be private. Herman Potter Machinist Herman Junior Potter, 79, of Exeter died Monday, July 17, 2006. He worked as a machinist for many years before owning and operating Potter Machine Shop.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Exeter District Cemetery. Arrangements are by Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Online condolences: www.smithfamilychapel Leonard Rodriguez Car salesman Leonard Rodriguez, was born in Visalia to Louis and Eppie Rodriguez. He passed away on July 12, 2006, at the age of 57.

He was a car salesman. He was preceded in death by: two sisters; one brother; two nephews; his father; and, just two years and 25 days earlier, his wife, Janet Rodriguez. He is survived by his mother, Eppie Rodriguez; four children, David Borges, Oona Mariano, Amber Flores and Danette Garcia; three brothers, Albert, Louie and George Rodriguez; two sisters, Helen Fielding and Mary Alice grandchildren; and 41 and nieces. Leonard was by everyone who knew the void he has left may filled. He will be missed Graveside services will a.m.

Friday at the Visalia Cemetery. Arrangements Miller Memorial Chapel, Leonard Rodriguez Jose GavinaSantoyo Maintenance man Hull; 10 nephews very loved him, and never be always. be at 9 District are by Visalia. Jose Luis Gavina-Santoyo, 42, of Assemblywoman Lois Wolk, D- Davis. But opponents said the study showed that the project was unwarranted at a time when California needs to increase its water and energy supplies.

"Draining the reservoir would be far too expensive and leave the state vulnerable to both drought and blackout," Sen. Dianne Feinstein said. Susan Leal, general manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, said the report "confirms our worst fears about the enormous costs and monumental risks to the Bay Area's water and power supply." Dinuba died Saturday, July 15,2006. He was a maintenance man. Rosary will be at 5 p.m.

today at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Burial will be at Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico. William Wolfe William D. (Bill) Wolfe, 80, of Tulare died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Visalia. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna; sons Scott (Bonnie) of Visalia and Kirk (Nancy) of Elk Grove; daughter Nancy (Scott Kroeger) of Schuyler, granddaughters Katie Paulsen (Jeremy) of Pasadena and Betsy Nickols (Riley) of New York, N.Y.; his brother, Bob (Shirley); and his sister, Eileen Yost (Gary) of Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys, and his brother, Jack, all of Nebraska. Bill loved agriculture. He was named Nebraska State Future Farmer of the Year in 1941. After serving in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, Bill returned home to farm with his dad and brother, Bob, in Schuyler, until 1956.

After moving west, he settled his family in Modesto. He was regional sales representative for the SperryNew Holland William Wolfe Farm Machinery Company for William Wolfe eight years, before being transferred to Tulare in 1967 to manage the Sperry-New Holland stores in Tulare and Hanford. He held this position until his retirement in 1980. Bill put down deep roots in Tulare. He served on the board of directors of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce and the Tulare Board of Public Utilities.

In 1967, Bill was an integral part of the small group that came up with an idea to start a farm-equipment fair to showcase the agricultural diversity of California. Bill served as the second chairperson of the California Farm Equipment Show and was a show volunteer for more than 35 years. The event has now grown to become the enormously successful World Ag Expo. Bill was recognized for his 50 years of membership in the Acacia Lodge No. 34 of the Nebraska Masonic Lodge in November, 2005.

A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Visalia First Presbyterian Church, 215 North Locust Street. Private interment will be at the Tulare Cemetery. Visalia's Finest Tradition of Funeral Service NEW LOCATION Since 1892 SERVING ALL FAITHS Conveniently Located Downtown CHAPEL 917 W. Center Visalia 93291 (559) 734-6769 Former police officer sentenced for attempted child molestation The Associated Press SAN FERNANDO A former police officer convicted of using the Internet to try to prey on underage girls was sentenced to nearly eight years behind bars.

Arthur Crabtree, 45, now a family law attorney, received the maximum sentence Tuesday of five years and eight months in state prison, followed by two years in In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bill's name to the Tulare Future Farmers of America, 426 N. Blackstone, Tulare CA 93274. Services Today Steve Babagian, 73, died July 15. Mass 10 a.m. at Ramon Chapel at Forest Lawn, Cathedral City.

Vida Brassfield, 92, died July 15. Services 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God, Porterville. Myers Chapel, Porterville. Shirley Garner, 66, died July 16.

Graveside services 1:30 p.m. at Woodville District Cemetery. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Margaret Lopez, 86, died July 16. Services 10 a.m.

at Praise Center Church, Visalia. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Stacey McKinney, 27, died July 13. Chapel: services 10 a.m. at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.

Sebastian Robles, 84, died July 15. Services 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Exeter. Myers Chapel, Porterville. Jose Gavina-Santoyo, 42, died July 15.

Rosary 5 p.m. at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Gladys Thomas, 91, died July 17. Services 1 p.m. at Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel.

Friday Glenda Rice-Baker, 61, died July 18. Services 1 p.m. at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. James Cavalier, 90, died July 17. Mass 10 a.m.

at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Debra Clark, 45, died July 13. Memorial service 11 a.m.

at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Edgar Davis, 80, died July 15. Services 1 p.m. at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home. Isaac Gonzalez, 83, died July 15.

Services 9 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Porterville. Myers Chapel, Porterville. Gabino Montemayor 44, died July 8.

Services 10 a.m. at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Margaret "Polly" Pierson, 98, died July 14. Graveside services 10 a.m. at Visalia Public District At life's most difficult moments, our family is here to help! John Floodman Ray Gomez, county jail.

A jury convicted the former Glendale police officer of five felony counts, including attempted lewd acts on a child and trying to send harmful matter electronically. He also was convicted of five misdemeanor counts, including attempted child molestation and attempted child annoying. Cemetery. Wildrose Chapel and Funeral Home, Fresno. Richard Point, 55, died July 17.

Graveside services 2 p.m. at Eshom Valley Cemetery, Badger. Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Herman Potter, 79, died July 17. Graveside services 10 a.m.

at Exeter District Cemetery. Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Leonard Rodriguez, 57, died July 12. Graveside services 9 a.m. at Visalia District Cemetery.

Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. William (Bill) Wolfe, 80, died July 17. Memorial service 11 a.m. at Visalia First Presbyterian Church. Saturday George Coley 84, died June 11.

Memorial service 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Visalia. Herbert Jackson, 74, died June 25. Memorial service 2 p.m. at Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel, Tehachapi.

Marcia Karbo, 53, died July 11. Mass of Christian Burial 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia.

July 29 Doris Merchant, 79, died July 4. Services 10:30 a.m. at Exeter Church of Christ. Aug. 4 Nourhalma (Springer) Nielsen, 95, died July 7.

Memorial service 11 a.m. at Exeter Presbyterian Church. Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Aug. 26 Marie Rose, 87, died July 4.

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