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5 Page Eight Section A Tl February 22, 2000 CtJir Arizona Dailu lar various minority groups. ber, welcomed the bank's inter are the first to admit that more than just corporate benevolence Hispanic small business: Taking off Hispanic iiinr miirh more I- has driven Alianza creation. To start, many banks are pressing hard now to overcome the legacy of decades of discriminatory lending practices. As recently as 1997, Bank One itself moved aggressively to head off a case brought by Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods alleging that its Bank One Mortgage Corp. unit resisted processing Yuma County Hispanics' home loan applications.

At that time the bank earned praise for cooperating in the establishment of a $5 million low-to moderate-income home financing program in Yuma County to settle the matter. Otherwise, what Ramos calls "self-interest" dictates that Bank One "tap into one of the fastest-growing business segments in America," and one of the least well-financed. That is why several local Hispanic business owners, including Annette Solis, welcomed the Bank One program yesterday. "Having them getting in with Hispanic small business will definitely be a plus," said Luis Manriquez, chairman of the board of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and owner of LdnscoPrivate Ledger, a financial planning group. And a past president of the Hispanic chamber, Jaime Gibbons, who is president of ABCD Realty, put it more pungently.

"Traditionally, we've had to over another. Also, he said, "The campaign didn't get competitive until New Hampshire. There wasn't a sense of urgency." Barbara Listing, president of the Michigan Right to Life group, said in the recording her group made she highlighted Bush's anti-abortion record, while criticizing McCain for not being sufficiently committed to opposing abortion. But Listing said that before most elections, the group sends three mailings to each household, followed by a phone call from a volunteer prepared to discuss the upcoming vote. Because Right to Life of Michigan was slow to become active in this race, it might be less effective, she said.

"We are limited in this campaign, and we're always best when there's a clear difference for the voters," Listing said. "McCain is indicating he's pro-life." The McCain campaign has responded to the moves from the right by emphasizing the endorsement of Gary Bauer, a conservative Christian who recently dropped his own bid for the presidency and has spent the last two days criss-crossing Michigan to speak in favor of McCain. The In goods ana ciiw $183.8 billion $72.8 billion $24.7 $18-8 billion billion '82 '87 '92 '97 The Arizona Daily Star reapproach them," she said. Who to contact To learn more about the Alianza program, contact the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 620-0005, starting tomorrow. Additional information can be found starting tomorrow at the Bank One online financial Website: www.bankone.comUSHCC or at the site of the U.S.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: www.ushcc.com Or, call 1-800-810-9943. born-again Christian and former Republican member of the Michigan House and Senate, said that he had switched his loyalties to Bush after Steve Forbes pulled out of the race, and was making phone calls on Bush's behalf to many conservative Christians. "They are very concerned about John McCain because of his softness on the right-to-life issue and the support he's getting from the Log Cabin Republicans, the gay rights groups," Cropsey said. Some conservative political analysts here think support from the Christian right could be decisive. "Right to Life is very active on behalf of Bush," said Mickey G.

Craig, the Ross Alexander professor of political science at Hillsdale College, a conservative Christian school in Hillsdale, Mich. The combination of anti-abortion activists and Gov. John Eng-ler of Michigan, a long-time backer of Bush, could prove a formidable obstacle for McCain, he said, adding, "When you have Right to Life for Bush and you have Engler's party machine for Bush, you would think you're going to win." 152 92-'97 And for its part, Bank One has sponsored local Hispanic cliam- bers, including Tucson's, since 1989. And it has supported numerous other Hispanic endeavors for years, including the Tucson International Mariachi Conference. Still, the new program breaks ground with the comprehensiveness of its outreach.

Beyond the bank's $5 million initial capitalization of the venture fund, bank officials promise to help raise another $5 million from investors early on, and they envision driving the fund's total size to $70 million in time. Meanwhile, the project undertakes to connect local entrepreneurs to Bank One financing and products with a major marketing initiative, mailings and personal check series. Then, too, there is an arrangement by which potentially millions of dollars of reward monev for chamber members' use of Bank One will flow to the 200 local Hispanic chambers, including Tucson's. The money will support education programs on topics such as mentoring, new technology or how to obtain loans. Says Bank One's Ramos: "Every chamber will have access to this.

And they can do what they want with this money. The point is to create a seamless, personalized, multi-dimensional program to help Hispanic entrepreneurs gain access to financing." Of course, Bank One officials Bush Continued from Page One considerable support in Michigan in 1988, when he ran in the Republican primary against George Bush, the governor's father. When Ronna Romney, an anti-abortion candidate, competed in the 1996 primary for the Republican Senate nomination against Jim Nicholson, a businessman supported by much of the state's Republican business establishment, she won easily, only to be defeated in the general election by Sen. Carl Levin, a Democrat. James Muffett, the president of Citizens for Traditional Values, a lobbying group that leans toward Gov.

Bush, said that while some pastors had initially favored McCain, sentiment has shifted as Bush has increasingly been perceived as more conservative. Muffett said he had met with three groups of conservative pastors yesterday and found that almost all of them supported Bush. But pastors in Michigan seldom make political statements from the pulpit, particularly in favor of one Republican candidate McCain Continued from Page One ally obscure Hispanic enterprises. "Basically, we're saying Hispanic small businesses are the fastest-growing sector of business irt" America and that we want to be the bank to that market," said Reuben Ramos, the Phoenix-based national program manager Of the new initiative. And Ray Arvizu, a Phoenix businessman who is chairman of the board of the national cham FUNERAL BADE, Dorothy, a resident of Tucson lor 64 years, passed away February 18, 2000.

Preceded in death by husband, A.E. "Jack" Bade, who was the Assessor of Pima County lor many years. Survived by nephews, Warren Gathje ot Sun City West, AZ; James Kettelson ot Houston, TX; Tim Gottar of Florence, OR; niece, Sarah Baumer of 0 Fallon, MO; numerous great-nieces and nephews. Dorothy was born in Davenport, IA 8, 1907. For 25 years she was office manager of the Tucson Clinic.

Dorothy and her husband were long time members of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and gave the chimes in the tower and new equipment for the sound booth. She was active in the Women's Group and for many years served as a circle leader. Memorial Service Noon, Wednesday. February 23 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1949 E. Helen.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or your favorite charity. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. BECHTOLD, Katherlne Christine, 86, died February 21, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

4t tttfcn. AURORA BRASKER 93, of Tucson, passed away on February 19, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert one son, Robert and one grandson, David Garza. She is survived by her two daughters, Emma (Leonzo) Garza, Mary Barnett; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a member -of the American Legion for many years.

She was an avid knitter and volunteered her ervices to the "American Red Cross" and for Britain" organizations. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February "I from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at :00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on -Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at South Lawn "Cemetery, with a Visitation one hour prior at 2he mortuary. Arrangements made by -SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

Dana Marie, infant, of Tucson, passed away February 17, 2000. Survived by parents, Eugene and Lillian Doe; grand-parents, David and Hortencia Valenzuela; jugene and Virginia Doe; brothers, Mark Anthony Doe and Eugene Doe III. Also "survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and two nephews and one niece. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, 23, 2000 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, "(Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. Jjjraveside Services wiH be held at 2:00 p.m Holy Hope Cemetery. Dana, we will love "Jou and miss you forever. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY.

Margaret. The family of Margaret unk acknowledges with grateful Appreciation your kind expression of Sympathy for attending her memorial service "on February 12, 2000 at Catalina United Church. "GERBERG. Israel, of Tucson, passed away February 20, 2000. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Eleanor and Slaughter, Hermine.

He is survived by daughter, Betty: and son, Alan; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Moxn in Brooklyn, NY on November 2, 1907. "He graduated from Boys High School, Cornell University, and Down State Medical School. He served in World War II as a Captain in the Medical Corps. He was the Chief of Ophthalmology at Coney Island Hospital and practiced medicine for over 50 years.

He was the former President of Flatbush Jewish Center in Brooklyn. He worked tirelessly for the state of Israel and Jewish causes. Upon retirement he moved to Tucson in 1983 and became an active member of Congregation Anshei Israel. The funeral was Monday, February 21 at Evergreen Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to CJA or the Tucson Association for the Blind.

Arrangements by i EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY. VERNON C. GRIGG, JR. LL Cot, Ret, US Army of Tucson, died February 18, 2000. Husband Of Nora father of Monique Y.

Harley, Vernon C. (Denise) Grigg III, Dana J.L. Grigg, Nicole K. Grigg; one grandchild, Drew E. Harley; brother of Don A.

Grigg and Family. Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3435 N.

1st Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 5:00 to 7:00 Mh i If Jt est. "Alianza really jturtp-starts the process of (the business estab lishment) beginning to understand the dynamic, emerging, different market of Hispanic small businesses," Arvizu stud. "We think this effort is going to connect Hispanic business people to the mainstream in a big new way." The new relationship, in truth, is not entirely new. Almost every bank group in the country maintains "affinity" marketing efforts to link with NOTICES GRAM, Erik, 81, of Tucson, died February 19, 2000. Bom May 9, 1918 in Denmark.

He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and was Chief Engineer on the first nuclear powered cargo ship Survived by niece, June Hansen; nephew, Henry Hansen, both of Olympia, WA; sister-in-law, Camilla Mencinger, brother-in-law, Bill Mencinger, both of Tucson; sister, Bertha Carstensen; brother, Alfred Gram, both of Denmark; many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Kirsten Gram. Private Services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Erik Gram. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY.

GRAY, Mabel 87, passed away February 19, 2000. Survived by daughter, Laura Walters and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Greg, Chad (Angela), and Ryan (Debra); great-granddaughters, Nichole and Taylor. Graveside Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 22 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

ROUSH, Patricia September 16, 1930 to February 20, 2000. Our beloved mother has finally joined her father in heaven. She is survived by her children: Jim, David, Patricia Daniel (Steven), John Michael (Saundra), Janie McMahan (Gary), Steven and Richard; her grandchildren, Bob, Beth, Jill, Brad, LeAnn, Lisa, Robert, Ryan, Alex, Hilary, Jeremy and Jason. Also survived by her special niece and nephew, Jean Ellis and Richard Piellisch and many wonderful family and friends too numerous to list. A Celebration of Pats life will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N.

Greasewood, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. STOOTS, James died February 19, 2000 in Tucson. He was bom October 27, 1939. Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Katherine M.

Stoots; one son, William Robert Stoots; two daughters. Shelly Lynn Stoots and Teresa Ann Prince; three brothers, Walter Pierce, Paul Pierce, and William Chamble'e; three sisters, Loretta Arriaga, Paulette Pierce, and Anita Gould; mother, Elizabeth Morrison; and 11 grandchildren. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL In lieu of flowers family would like donations to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St.

Mary's Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338. THOMAS, Lois Ann, 49, of Tucson, passed away on February 15, 2000. She is survived by one son, Damon and one daughter, Trinette.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 10:00 a.m at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. WHITE, Earl Delap, 90, of Tucson, AZ, died Monday, February 21, 2000. Preceded in death by wife, Mabel; and daughter, Edith. Survived by son, Morris (Lucky) of Washington State; daughters, Dallas (Ed) and Lila (Jim) of Arizona.

A resident and active church and community statesman of Mammoth, AZ. He retired from Pinal County and moved to Catalina, AZ in 1974. He was a faithful man of God, a good husband and father. He was a role model for all who knew him. He leaves 12 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staff and friends who cared for him at Mt View Care Center. Friends may call at Cortaro Vista Community Church, 8600 N. Camino de Oeste Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Cortaro Vista Community Church.

Burial will follow at Mammoth Cemetery, Mammoth, AZ, Thursday, February 24, 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made to Cortaro Vista Community Church Building Fund in memory of Earl. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave Maqee. WILDFANG, Ross 65, of Tucson, loving husband and devoted father, died February 19, 2000, following a brief illness.

Survived by wife, Inge; daughter, Deborah; son, Corey, all of Tucson; sisters, Shirley Giilck of Waterloo, Ontario; Marion Becker of FL; Ruby (Henry) Holdenmeyer of Kitchener, Ontario; many nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Fred Walter of Tucson; Helmut (Millie) Walter of Denver CO. Mr. Wildfang was born June 23, 1934 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1968 he moved to Tucson and in 1971 he opened Wildfang Business Products, which he operated through 1999.

Private services arranged by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Tucson, 85716. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER Yvonne Earnshaw February 22, 1910 December 5, 1997 John Earnshaw February 17, 1904 January 25, 1996 From the first day until the end, and you were my mother and my friend. Always, daughter, Dorene and family.

it r- HAZEL MANNING JOLLIFFE April 28, 1951 February 22, 1999 Hazel, you have not left us. You are in our hearts and minds. We love you and miss you but we know you have found peace. Charles 8 Ruth Manning Many more Hispanic- owned 82 '92-'97 1,401.538 771.708 422,363 233,975 '82 '87 '92 '97 SOURCE: U.S. Small Business Administration make do with long hours and family help, operating on a cash-only basis, but we need capital like everybody else," said Gibbons.

"Bank One is wise to reach out to us and help." As for Solis, who was soured eight years ago on Bank One, she's willing to give the bank another look, given what she's heard about Alianza. For a while now, she said, she's been looking for a way to finance moving to a more visible, and pricier, storefront. "Maybe it's time to "We are limited in this campaign, and we're always best when there's a clear difference for the voters. McCain is indicating he's pro-life." Barbara Listing President, Michigan Right to Life Arizona senator firmly opposes abortion, said Michael Hudome, his top adviser in Michigan, who added that criticisms by Right to Life were "completely unfounded." About a quarter of the voters in today's primary are likely to be conservative Christians and they are likely to support Bush, said Edward V. Sarpolus, a politically independent pollster here.

But unlike in South Carolina, the number of conservative Christians voting might be little changed from previous Republican primaries, because conservative Christians have long had the highest percentage turnout, he said. Such predictions have not slowed the Bush campaign's energetic efforts. Alan Cropsey, a RECORDS maker. Feb. 13, Abbey.

PALM, Albert, 75, attorney, Feb. 14, Bring's Broadway. PARKER, Raymond, 79, civil service food service manager. Feb. 19, Bring's Broadway.

PASCUAL, Jose 83, engineer, Feb. 19, Desert Rose. SABORI, Enrique 39, foreman, Feb. 14, South Lawn. SCOTT, Brenda "Kay," 44, teacher's aide, Feb.

17, South Lawn. SEGALOFF, Rita 61, office Feb. 16. East Lawn. SHERER, Howard, 91, sales manager, Feb.

18, East Lawn. SINGER, Norman, 79, engineer, Feb. 15, East Lawn. SITGREAVES, Sybil 87, homemaker, Feb. 12.

East Lawn. SPENCER, Maylea Rose, infant, Feb. 1, Adair Avalon. STONEHAM, Christina. 102.

SaddleBrooke, homemaker, Feb. 3, Adair Ava- Arizona presidential among David Lynn Libertarians polling places but will have In system, only vote in the The next month. presidential Although system to the not four is that it's Larry Since Carolina, snowy auto plants the west. As in where Bush, with shtick. tax, party-hearty one.

"You've as much The volume of both his "mature" "on-the-job This wire reports. i i I LIBERTARIAN PRIMARY Libertarians will also hold their preference primary today, selecting Harry Browne, Larry Hines- and Hollist. will vote at the same 119 in Pima County as Republicans, their own ballot. Arizona's closed presidential primary Republicans can vote in the Republican primary and only Libertarians can Libertarian primary. Democrats will hold their primary Independents are not allowed to vote in primaries.

the state adopted an open primary last year, that law only applies regular fall primaries for all other offices, the special spring primary held every years to nominate presidential Continued from Page One lighting and fog machines gave Bear Down the look of a rock concert. McCain flew in from a day of campaigning in Michigan which also holds its GOP primary today for the late-night rally at the University of Arizona. Running late, he landed at the airport at 9:40 p.m. to board a bus for the gym, where by the rally's 9 o'clock start about 3,400 people waited inside. Another 400 people stood in line outside after police closed the doors.

"I want the chance to see someone who might be the president," said Shawn Yazzie, 27, a UA student and member of the Navajo tribe. As an Arizona senator for 13 years, "John McCain has done a lot for Indian people," he added. Joel Sanchez, 15, said, "I came for the history of it." All he knows of McCain is that he served in Vietnam, but that's enough, he said. "I think he would be a pretty good president since he was in the war and all." The nightclub-style lighting threw green, yellow and bright white rays around the gym, who hasn't appeared in Arizona since December. Pima County Republican Chairman Joe Pennington said McCain may have selected Tucson for his final Arizona appearance in an effort to appeal to the generally more moderate Southern Arizona voter.

In South Carolina and Michigan, both of which have open primaries, McCain made a push for moderate Republican voters, and for independents and crossover Democrats who are allowed to vote in the primary of their choice in those states. Arizona, however, has a closed primary, meaning only Republicans can vote in the Republican primary and only Libertarians can vote in today's simultaneous Libertarian primary. The Democratic presidential primary won't be held until March 11. Pennington said Pima County Republicans are "more moderate and centrist in their views" than their Maricopa County counterparts. If Pima County turns out in high numbers, he said, it will only help McCain.

If Maricopa County has a high turnout, Pennington predicts it could give Bush more of a boost, although he still expects McCain to do well there. Pima County Elections Director Mitch Etter expects as many as 45 percent of the county's nearly 149,000 registered Republicans to go to the polls, compared to 39 percent who voted four years ago. The Secretary of State's Office is not making a statewide voter turnout projection. Maricopa County elections officials also aren't predicting, except to say they expect the turnout to be better than the 36 percent they saw in 1996. They do note, however, tihat voters there have requested 51,000 early ballots, a 150 percent increase from four years ago, and 26,000 early ballots have already been returned.

More than 555,000 of Arizona's registered Republicans, or 61 percent, live in Maricopa county. "We're going to win Arizona and we're very optimistic in Michigan. My understanding even there," McCain's state director Pike said last night. Saturday's loss to Bush in South McCain has raced through the Michigan landscape, from the rusty of the east to the rolling farms of South Carolina and New Hampshire, he scored an 18-point win over McCain sought to combine substance When kids at Michigan State University cheered his proposal to kill the marriage he said he had no idea so many guys wanted to get married. "Congratulations, my he said to found someone who loves you as you do." major difference in Michigan was the criticism about his younger opponent, overt and subtle.

McCain refers to policies and his lack of need for training." story included information from surprising Canadian Paul Blair, 19. "It's like a concert, almost. They don't do it like this in Canada," he said. Gerhard Fichtel, 60, a winter visitor, said he'll be back in Chicago in time to vote for McCain in Illinois' March 21 primary. Jessica Lee, 19, said she arrived hours early last night.

"I wanted to get the whole experience of it," she said, adding she's encouraging her friends to vote for McCain. The rally was to be McCain's final pre-primary appearance in Arizona, and his only public event in his home state since starting an intense two weeks of campaigning in South Carolina. He lost there to Texas Gov. George W. Bush by 1 1 points Saturday.

Meantime, Bush's Arizona campaign leaders tried without success to arrange an online news conference with their candidate, PUBLIC GIEHM, Dorothy, 108, teacher, Feb. 4, Adair Avalon. GRANDE, Vivienne, 76, medical office secretary, Feb. 16, Bring's Broadway. GREER, Charles, 49, systems supervisor, Feb.

15. Bring's Broadway. HEIGHT, Elgene, 76, public school food service worker, Feb. 18, Bring's Broadway. HIGDON, CMover 92, homemaker, Feb.

16, East Lawn. HILL, Elizabeth 84, homemaker, Feb. 17, Abbey. HOLMES, Forster 74, electrical engineer, Feb. 16, East Lawn.

KENNEDY, Jean 81, school administrator, Feb. 16, Abbey. LESSER, Robert 73, aerospace engineer, Feb. 15, Abbey. UCITRA, Kate, 93, homemaker, Feb.

Feb. 13. East Lawn. MAMMANA, Nicholas 70, Feb. 7, Adair Avalon.

NORIEGA, Martina 92, Nogales, home- TEETER, Gerald, 68, commercial truck driver, Feb. 10, Abbey. THOMAS, David 80, minister, Feb. 18, Desert Rose. THOMAS, Lois, 50, Feb.

15, South Lawn. THORN, John 86, plant manager, Feb. 17, Adair Avalon. TILUSON, Robert 54, truck driver, Feb. 18, South Lawn.

TURNER, Gretel 60, Feb. 10, East Lawn. VAN GILDER, Eva 78, registered nurse, Feb. 16, East Lawn. VOLLBRECHT, Patricia, 65, homemaker, Feb.

18. Desert Rose. WARGO, George, 82, heavy equipment operator. Feb. 14, Adair Avalon.

WEST, Harry 85, engineer, Feb. 15, East Lawn. WILLIAMSON, Lily Anna 92, homemaker, Feb. 13. East Lawn.

WLAHOVICH, John, 81. electrical technician. Feb. 18, South Lawn. DEATHS (The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.

Occupations are stated when available.) BECKMAN, George 80, refrigeration technician, Feb. 16, East Lawn. BUTLER, Elizabeth 70, real estate loan officer, Feb. 19, East Lawn. CHEPIL.

Andrew, 84, motorman, Feb. 19, Adair Avalon. CHILDRESS, Jane, 77, homemaker, Feb. 16, Bring's Broadway. CORRIDON, Robert 81, food industry salesman, Feb.

15, Bring's Broadway. DAVIS, Eleanore, 82, homemaker, Feb. 18, Bring's Broadway. DIVAN, Ruby, 84, homemaker, Feb. 14, Bring's Broadway.

DUPERRE, Helen, 97, homemaker, Feb. 19. Bring's Broadway. EDWARDS, Burton, 88, salesman, Feb. 15, Bring's Broadway.

FAIRCHILD, Arthur, 86, sales expediter, Feb. 15, Bring's Broadway..