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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC VALLEY STATE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 B7 Ariz. can be solar leader, governor tells civic leaders NAPOLITANO Continued from BI foreign governments to boost exports, which total more than $19 billion a year and can be a source of new jobs and revenue. While Mexico continues to be the largest recipient of Arizona exports, she said, the state has seen significant growth in trade with Canada, Germany and Taiwan in the past year. In the second quarter of 2008, Arizona exports are up 8 percent over the same period last year. "Even in this very challenging economy, we are seeing positive trend lines," Napolitano said, adding that few states have tapped into the enormous trading potential of South America.

In the current economic climate, significant "belt-tightening" at the state level is inevitable, Napolitano said, but she warned that it should not come at the expense of Arizona's students. Sounding a familiar refrain, Napolitano said providing the "capacity, accessibility and affordability" of higher education must remain Arizona's top priority. "We have to have the workforce to sustain a new kind of economy," she said, "and we won't without increasing rigor in our schools and increasing resources for our students." The governor said she envisioned Arizona as a provider of new, innovative goods and services. She said that includes water and environmental cleanup technologies as well as health sciences. At a global biotechnology convention this year in San Teodoro Harris; great kins and Joshua PM on Wednesday, Gov.

Janet Napolitano meets with ambassador to the U.S. Sheinwald attended the governor's International There is no reason Arizona should not be the Persian Gulf of solar energy." Janet Napolitano Governor Diego, Arizona showcased a project among Northern Arizona University and Australia and Asian partners to create an eco-friendly product to control crop-eating rat populations. Napolitano touted Arizona as a leader in the aerospace and optics fields. But she said the state needed to do a better job of securing capital investments for solar and other renewable energies. "There is no reason Arizona "Ted" Lopez, 93, of Peoria, AZ passed away Sept.

27, 2008. A lifelong Arizona resident, he was born Sept. 23, 1915 in Casa Grande, AZ to Teodoro Amelia (Garcia) Lopez. A loving husband, father grandfather, Mr. Lopez was an honest and hardworking provider for his family and his wife of 59 years, Teresa; also surviving are his children Alice Holloway (Frank), Stella Holloway (Charles) Richard Lopez (Mary) Eli Dominguez (Shirley); brother Salvador Lopez; sisters Helen Lopez, Carlota Topete, Amelia Valenzuela, Merced Napoleon Eloise Lopez Olivarria; grandchildren Christina Jenkins, Justin Holloway Erica grandchildren Alexandria Owens, Chase Jenkins, Chelsey JenJordan Holloway.

Visitation will be 6-7 P.M. with Rosary 7:00 Oct. 1, 2008 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Sun City, AZ. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM Oct.

2, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8615 W. Peoria Peoria, AZ. Merryfield, Robert G. 58, of Glendale passed away on September 19, 2008.

He was born November 5, 1949 in Flagstaff AZ to John R. and Lucille S. Merryfield. He was a quiet man who lived life on his own terms. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He was predeceased by his father in 1999. He is survived by his mother Lucille of Mesa, his sister Jennifer (Alex) Sarandos of Glendale, his nephew Doug Stewart of Pacheco niece Laurie (John) Teshner of Chandler, partner Michael Money, long time close friends Jerry Wells and Gary Espe of Phoenix. A Memorial Service will be held On October 12, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, 5510 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ at 2pm In lieu of flowers kindly consider contributions to the Memorial Fund of First United Methodist Church.

Moon, Jonathan Nan L. Moses, Jonathan Moon, age 28, born Aug 6, 1980 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Donald R. Moon Marsha L. Moon. He overcame his pain from Melanoma Cancer on Sep.

26, 2008. He is survived by his Wife Candace L. Moon and Daughters Aurora 6 Ashley Lynn, 4, Father Donald R. Moon, Brother James R. Moon of Milwaukee WI Sister Jennifer L.

Moon of Mesa, AZ as well as Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Son and Friend we will meet again. Arrangements Dignity entrusted to Lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa. 73, of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away on September 26, Memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday October 1, 2008 at First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale beginning at Arrangements entrusted to Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, Arizona Novolik, Josephine 90 of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away September 26, 2008. She was born in Charleroi, PA and worked in the Credit Dept.

at Montgomery Ward. She is preceded in death husband Peter Novolik. She is survived by her sister Clara Castellana and many be nices made and St. nephews. Vincent No de Dignity services are planned.

Donations can to Paul Society at St. Daniels Church. Petrovich, Stephie 93 of Reno, NV, passed away on September 25, 2008. The Funeral Service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, Lakeside Chapel I at 1:00 PM. Arrangements are entrusted to Dignity Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N.

Del Webb Sun City, AZ. Phelps, Frances Anna Belle 87, of Phoenix, Az passed away on September 26, 2008. Born Frances Anna Belle Wright in El Paso, Tx. Married William Lee Phelps of Alpine, Tx. Survived by William Michael Phelps and James Franklin Phelps.

She has seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside Service at 1:00 pm at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery 719 27th Ave. Raber, 6747 Broadway keeping with his wear white attire. 4422 Robert Edward (52), of Mesa Arizona, passed away from a brain tumor September 27, 2008 surrounded by his closest friends and family. He is survived by his beloved Patricia Ybarra of 15 years; his three children Bryan Joseph (28), Ciara Lynette (21) and Jason Allyn (19); his grandchildren Isaac Matthew (4), Aidan Nathan (3) and a third on the way; as well as Orlando Trujillo (31) and Rebecca Marie (17) whom he cared for as his own.

For those of you who knew Bob he would be honored to have you join us in commemorating his life. On Wednesday, October 1ST a at 10:00 AM a viewing will be held at Mariposa Gardens Rd in Mesa with a short service to follow at 11:00 AM. In wishes that life is to be celebrated we ask you to please Mariposa Gardens handeled the arrangements (480) 830- Rando, Michelina (Marge) 91, of Phoenix, passed away on September 28, 2008. Marge was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 15, 1917 and married Albert James Rando on January 6, 1946. Marge was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Marge preceded in death by her husband of 46 years. She is survived by her sons Robert and Gregory; daughters-in-law Lynda and Maria; grandchildren Nicholas, Gregory, and Jonathan. Marge lived a full and active life in Arizona for more than 15 years when she was stricken with Alzheimer's disease in 1996. Visitation will be held at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell AZ 85254 on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from service lieu will of follow flowers, at the Association.

the family National suggests Memorial con- to the Alzheimer's British ambassador notes ties with Arizona Sir Nigel Sheinwald today completes his first official visit to Arizona. He was appointed British ambassador to the U.S. in October 2007. Reporter Scott Wong caught up with the ambassador Monday at the Arizona Biltmore before the International State of the State luncheon. Question: Well, what brings you to Arizona? Answer: The U.K.

links with Arizona and with Phoenix are incredibly strong. British companies employ about 5,000 people here. We are the largest single investor of foreign countries in Arizona. British Airways provides the only direct air link between Arizona and Europe, with almost daily flights. We have a number of companies here covering all the key sectors: HSBC (bank) is based here, BP and Shell both have concerns here, a very big majorityBritish company, Resolution Copper, is involved in a huge project in the state.

Most recently, we've also branched out into the retail sector with the arrival of Tesco's Fresh Easy (markets). They are growing their business on a weekly basis. Gov. Janet Napolitano today plans to share her international agenda for Arizona. Where do you see the U.K.

fitting into that plan? This state and the governor personally have been very closely involved in the Western Climate Initiative. The United Kingdom is in a very unique position: We are the only government which has a sort of observer role. We've had our technical experts help with particular work on carbon trading. One of the things I want to talk to the governor about is how that is going, what the prospects are for handling climate here in the state, and how she sees the prospects for the United States as a whole grappling with this most difficult set of issues. The story of the day has been the failure in Congress to pass the $700 billion plan to bailout the financial industry.

Is this the right approach? We've made clear that we supported the rescue It's not the details that (our government) might be involved with, but the principle of it we've supported as a way of stabilizing the financial sector here and emitting a signal of confidence to markets around the world. We hope it can get back on track. It's not as though there are 5, to 10, 20 financial crises going on around the world, there is set of interlocking problems. This is a problem that started here in the summer of last year but the ripple effect was obvious in the U.K. last year, and that's continued over the weekend.

We're having to do very much the same things as your government and banking sector are doing here. Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently praised Barack Obama in a magazine op-ed, saying that it is the "Democrats who are generating the ideas to help people through more difficult times." Does the prime minister think that Obama is better suited than John McCain to lead this country out of the financial mess? The position of our government is very simple: We are neutral as far as the U.S. election is concerned. We can't take sides and we don't take sides. And nothing that our prime minister has said or anyone else has said changes that fundamental principle.

We don't interfere in each others' elections and we can't express a preference between the parties. Our prime minister has met both the candidates for president and his view is that whoever wins, we will have, our country will have and Europe will have an excellent relationship with the next president of the United States. There are a huge number of challenges ahead for the next president, economic, environmental, but also a huge range of challenges in foreign policy and security, and we believe the next president will be able to work toward a new chapter in international relations and trans-Atlantic relations. JACK ARIZONA REPUBLIC Nigel Sheinwald, the British and his wife, Julia, (center) State of the State address. should not be the Persian Gulf of solar energy," she said.

Rick Stephenson, one of several foreign diplomats who attended the luncheon, said Arizona is playing catch-up in the race to turn solar rays into revenue. "I questioned right off the bat, why is this not a center for excellence in solar energy?" said Stephenson, Canada's consul and senior trade commissioner in Phoenix. "I mean you have all the perfect conditions here in the world. Ger' many and Japan, even Canada, and these other places have greater advances in 1 solar energy than you have here." Reach the reporter. at scott.

republic.com or 602-444-6914. OBITUARIES Rutledge, LaVernne 83, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 28, 2008. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 16, 1924. LaVernne was employed at Arizona Bible College, then later at Scottsdale Christian Academy prior to retirement. She is survived by on brother, Wayman, and two nephews, Don, Jr.

Kenneth. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Scottsdale. The funeral service and burial will be held at 9AM, Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel.

Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortu- Slater, Martin 67, of Paradise Valley passed away on September 26, 2008. Predeceased by parents, Myra Jack Slater. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Daniel (Shelyn) Slater; daughter, Marcy (Gregg) Sherman; sister, Linda (Gary) Tobin; 6 beloved grandchildren. Funeral services and interment will be held in Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Research Grants Program, 2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000; El Segundo, CA 90245 A it: www.pancan.org.

www.ParskyLevy.com To leave a message of condolence, please vis- Sylvia, Vera 96, of Phoenix, AZ, from 5-6PM with 30, 2008, Hansen dale. A graveside ber 1, 2008, Phoenix nix. ary, 480-991-5800. passed away September 26, 2008. Visitation will be held a prayer service at 6PM, Tuesday, September service will be held at 10AM, Wednesday, Octo Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E.

Bell Scotts- Hamite Che med Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Phoe- Arlene June Mathieson June 29, 1918 September 27, 2008 Arlene, loving mother, grandmother and extraordinary friend passed away at her home on Saturday, September 27, 2008. She was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the unique community of Hershey. As she was the valedictorian of her high school, Milton Hershey himself placed the diploma in her hand. During World War Il she worked in the accounting department of Hershey Chocolate and published a newsletter for local servicemen.

In 1957 Arlene and her 2 young daughters moved to Phoenix where she worked for the Methodist Church for 15 years and later in public relations. She found fulfillment in her career, but she always pursued additional interests and educational opportunities. She was active in Phoenix College's Evening Division and served on their board organizing a concert and lecture series. Arlene had a zest for life, love of music and a hearty laugh. She was good natured, a supportive friend, great listener, wonderful cook and always ready for an adventure.

Underneath her easy-going exterior, however, she harbored a steely determination to survive and live independently. When she could no longer remain in her home alone she was fortunate to find a home at Spectrum Adult Care where they provided a loving and caring environmertt until her final moments. Arlene is survived by her 2 daughters, Linda McKinney of Cambodia, Heather Slosar of Massachusetts and her 5 grandchildren, Ted and Maia McKinney, Magdalena Helena and Louisa Slosar. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 5510 N. Central Ave on Tuesday, September 30 with a visitation at 2 pm and a memorial service at 3 pm.

The family suggests memorial contributions made in her name to First United Methodist Church. Upham, Elizabeth Sturtevant Sturtevant 92, passed away September 24, 2008 in Mesa Az. Elizabeth was born in Santa Ana, Ca. on April 10, 1916; the only child of Ethel Thompson Sturtevant and Kirk Maurice Sturtevant. Elizabeth was a long time resident of Orinda, Ca.

before moving to live with her son in Gilbert, December 2006. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Frank Transue Upham. She is survived by their son Arthur F. Upham, daughter-in-law Patricia Upham, grandson Christopher H. Upham (wife Michelle Upham) all of Washington State; son Steven W.

Upham, daughter-in-law Susan Upham, grandchildren Kathleen Deaver, Jeffery Deaver (wife Stephanie), Matthew Upham Monica Minton), and three great grandchildren Abbie, Courtney and Elise all of Arizona; nephews Herbert Upham (wife Shirley), George Upham (wife Christine) and niece Dorothy Jennings (husband Dwight) all of California. Elizabeth graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in Public Heath Nursing. She enjoyed a long nursing career that included working for the Hospital of Good Samaritan, L.A.; Providence Hospital, Bakersfield; Sonoma County Hospital, Santa Rosa; Oakland and Alameda County Heath Depts. and the Mt.

Diablo School District where she retired from school nursing in 1981. Elizabeth was a member of the Sun Valley Church of Christ, Gilbert, Az. Honoring her request there will be no memorial services. Elizabeth's ashes will join her husband's by being scattered over San Francisco Bay. Winn, Helen Andree Helen, Andree she is Winn, survived 78, by passed her away husband on Ralph; September daughter 26, 2008.

Charlotte Born November Heather; granddaughter Sydney Blackmore; adoptive on and daughter Ralph and Nettie and granddaughter Cera Martinez and cousin( Dignity Dorothy Shylk. Services are private. Carr-Tenney Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements. Wires, Corinne Beach of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta, Marietta, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1921 in Barlow, Ohio to Ben and Florence Lawton Beach.

Corinne attended Warren local schools, graduating from Barlow Vincent Local High School (Warren High School), and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. After her marriage to Darrell E. Wires, the family moved to a Little Hocking farm in Ohio where they engaged in dairying. Corinne was an elementary and special reading teacher for 34 years. She loved and understood children, and tried to help each one toward maturity.

Her interesting and creative projects always helped children learn and grow. In 1978, Darrell and Corinne moved to Apache Junction, AZ, and were later joined by son, Ben. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ada, and beloved husband of forty years. Corinne is survived by son, Beach Wires (Susan), of New Jersey: son, Ben Wires, of Arizona; care givers, nephew Paul Beach and wife, Teresa, of Barlow; grandsons, Beach J. (Ellen), Kent (Maggie), and Adam Wires; great nieces, Jodi Beach Hughey and family, Chris Beach Franks and family, Beth Beach, and Summer Heddleston; great nephews, Alex and Tyler Heddleston; sister-in-law.

Virginia Wires Louk (Ray); nieces, Kay Wires and Carolyn Wires Stahl (Jerry); nephews, Harold Wires (Cindy), Richard Wires (Tammy), Roger Wires (Debbie), sister-in-law, Roseen Wires Trout; niece Brenda, nephews Bryan Thrasher, Brett Thrasher (Jamie), and Barry Thrasher, plus many great nieces and nephews. Corinne will be missed deeply by her family and her many, many friends. According to her wishes, she was cremated and a grave side service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the family plot in Barlow Cemetery, in Barlow, Ohio where Corinne will be beside her dear husband, parents, grandparents and great grandparents. In her memory donations may be made to Barlow Cemetery, Diane Welch, 525 Brackenridge Road, Vincent, OH 45784.

The family requests that fond memories, stories, and condolences be sent to her family at www.cawleyandpeoples.com In Loving Memory of Johnny Martinez June 23, 1974 Sept. 30, 1998 10th Year Anniversary in Heaven We will never forget Johnny, his smile, his humor and the love that he shared. One day we will be there with him and celebrate our reunion and love for each other. We thank Jesus for sharing Johnny with us. We will always remember Johnny, as a son, father, brother, family member, loved one and friend.

We Love and Miss you Johnny! In Loving memory Barry R. Garthofner Jan. 28, 1943 Sep. 30, 2007 "The love of my we can't believe that one year has passed since you left us. We miss you and think of you everyday.

You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Forever in Our Jan, Christina and Brett Road, Scottsdale, Graveside Cemetery of Arizona. tributions be made.