Arizona Daily Star from Tucson, Arizona • Page 10

B2 Arizona Daily Star Tuesday, January 27, 2004 raimiiEBify alettes? STAR-EYEWITNESS NEWS 4 STUDENT OF THE WEEK Billy Honer Mountain View High School senior and cheerleader EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE OLD PUEBLO YoutView Send us your tips on tax-paid issues hands as she balances on one leg or two, "because it's all me." "What's impressed me the most about him is not only his dedicated, hard work ethic, but also his compassion and his kind heart to the people he's working with," Mountain View cheer sponsor Michele Thelen said. very patient." Honer helps teach the new guys, Thelen said. "I think that he's just a really hard worker and really talented," she said. "It's really rewarding as a teacher to see a kid who puts it all together and makes it successful." Honer said he also enjoys serving the com By Colleen S. Sparks ARIZONA DAILY STAR Mountain View High School senior Billy Honer aims high as he lifts fellow cheerleaders in the air and performs acrobatics.

Honer, 18, an honors student, is in his second year on the varsity cheerleading team at the Marana Unified School District's Mountain View High, 3901 W.Linda Vista Blvd. The team cheers at basketball and football games, and competes, performing together almost the whole school year, he said. He's one of only eight guys on the 24-member varsity team. A football player his freshman and sophomore years at Mountain View, he says a about taxpayer-financed issues that are not getting attention from government. We'll tell you who's responsible for making things right, what they say went wrong and when they say it will be fixed.

Then, from time to time, we'll update you on the progress, or lack of it. But first we need to hear from you. What is paid for with your tax dollars that's not working the way it should? E-mail: Interactive editor Diane Downtown heritage walking tour Meet on the east side of the Downtown Train Depot, 400 E. Toole Ave. Look at the Fox and Rialto theaters, Hotel Congress and the Pioneer Hotel, banks and other buildings along Congress Street.

10 a.m.-noon. $18. 881-1638. "Olivia the Special Pig" Barnes Noble, 5130 E. Broadway.

Read and do related crafts about this special pig and how she saved the circus. 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. 512-0758.

"Nat Straw, Mogollon Mountain Man" Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vis-toso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Author Carolyn O'Bagy Davis will talk about her book, "Nat Straw, Mogollon Mountain Man," which chronicles the life of the trapper who settled in New Mexico's Mogollon Mountains. Noon and 2 p.m. Free.

622-6014. Exchange Club of North Tucson Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. National service organization whose primary purpose is prevention of child abuse. Meet weekly for lunch and a speaker of community interest.

Noon-1 p.m. First meeting is free. 207-0804. John J. Marchalonls Academy Village, 13701 E.

Old Spanish Trail. The Arizona Senior Academy presents John J. Marchalo-nis, head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Arizona, lecturing on "Your Immunity System." 4-5 p.m. Free. 647-0980.

AIMS test parents' forum Tucson Accelerated High School, 7820 E. Wrightstown Road. Forum to help parents understand the new state requirements for graduation and the ATMS test. 7-8 p.m. Free.

7224721. "Lost Boys of Sudan" Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Screening of "The Lost Boys of Sudan" for the International Rescue Committee and the Tucson Cinema Foundation. Director Jon Shenk will attend.

7 p.m. $20. 319-2128. Compiled by Carrie L. Sooy TODAY Mystery Book Club Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W.

Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. Club will discuss "The Kalahari Typing School for Men" by Alexander McCall Smith. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. 229-5300.

Stories In the garden Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Traditional and original stories about the desert and its creatures streamside in the gar- den for children. 10 a.m. discounts available.

742-6455. Tannls Gibson Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. The Arizona Senior Academy pres- entsTannis Gibson, pianist and assistant professor of music at the University of Arizona. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. 647-0980. Pima County Republican Club Sabbar Shine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Weekly forum and lecture luncheon.

11:30 a.m. $7.50 Luncheon buffet. 240-9900. Center Stage Series University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.

Sarlot Eydi perform, combining the ancient arts of magic and dance. Noon-1 p.m. Free. 6264828. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Quaker Meeting House, 931 N.

Fifth Ave. Panel discussion on "A Woman's Decision Today and Forever." 2 p.m. Free. 791-9535. Bubble Wand Week Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S.

Sixth Ave. Children can make their own bubble wands. 3 p.m. $5.50 adults; $3.50 children; $4.50 seniors. 792-9985.

Capeola Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Teens can learn the Brazilian dance form. 4 and 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Free. 3584287. Cultural Exchange Council Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Goal is to increase cultural awareness and diversity.

Programs vary from performances to speakers. p.m. Free. 327-2628. New Poetry Circle Barnes re lights burned out at i your favorite play ground? Are uncollected rubbish or vandalism marring the appearance of your neighborhood park? Are you getting a phone message when you want to talk to a real person at a city, county or state office? On.

Feb. 1, the Arizona Daily Star is launching a weekly feature on Page B2 called "Taxpayer Watch." We'll publish your tips, questions or complaints Luber at dluberazstarnet.com. Call: 5734209. Be sure to include your name (spell it if you call) and a phone number where you can be reached. Limit phone messages to about Noble, Foothills Mall, 7325 N.

La Cholla Blvd. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss and read poems. A different poet is featured each month. 7 p.m. Free.

742-6402. "Tristan" by Gottfried of Strassburg discussion UA Library Special Collections, 1510 E. University Blvd. Albrecht Classen, professor in German studies at the UA, discusses this provocative work of the Middle Ages and shows how the many illustrations in this 13th century Munich manuscript shed light on the messages contained in the text. 7 p.m.

Free. friend persuaded him to try out for the cheerleading team. "I love cheerleading," Honer said. "You always set a goal for yourself. "We're all best friends," he said of his teammates.

A bonus, he admits, is the attention he gets from girls at competitions. Learning back flips and other gymnastics moves for cheerleading competitions and other events was It's really rewarding as a teacher to see a kid who puts it all together and makes it successful1 on careghring for Alzheimer's patients munity with the Mountain View cheerleading team. The cheerleaders provide families in need with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and gifts, put on drug-prevention programs at area elementary schools, volunteer to work at community sporting events and help out in other ways throughout the year. Honer said he enjoys his English class this year at Mountain View partly because his teacher, Dave Duncan, is "just a fun guy." "He's quiet but he's smart," Duncan said. "He gets really good grades.

Honer said he plans to go to college, where he would like to study fire science, and then become a firefighter. Contact reporter Colleen Sparks at 434-4076 or at colleensazstarnet.com. I The Student of the Week is featured Monday nights at 10 on Eyewitness News 4 and Tuesdays in the Star. Fax brief nominations of K12 students and contact information to 573-4107, or use an online form at www.azstarnet.comleducation Gortmrip Wftlrh 84, passed away on January 23, 2004 in Tucson, AZ. She was born January 22, 1920 Swoyerville, PA.

Married to E. George Welch in New Jersey in 1941. Preceded in death by her husband, E. George, and her parents. Survived by son, George of Santa Clarita, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Brian O'Leary of Springfield, MN and grandchildren, Marie, Jim, Pat and Erinn.

Visitation Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. St Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Funeral Service starting at 12:00 p.m.

that same day. Entombment East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 Grant Rd. IN MEMORIAM Ricardo Barcelo 11-08-29-01-27-05 Dear Pop, Gracias por haber sido el mejor papa el mejor amigo del mundo. Te quiero mucho te extrano. Love Raul fla 4641 Serving lucson Since 1940 AM? it-" 1 four sentences.

Continue to send your road-related questions to Road Runner, P.O. Box 26807, Tucson, AZ 85726; call 5734176; or e-mail roadrunnerazstarnet.com. 321-2583. Hank Topless Plush, 340 E. Sixth St.

9:30 p.m. Free. 798-1298. WEDNESDAY Pruning fruit trees Extension Garden Center, 4210 N. Campbell at 9 a.m.

and at the Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road at 1 p.m. Gardening classes last about an hour. Plants may be brought in for identification, diagnosis and treatment at the end of class. 9 a.m.

Extension Center; 1 p.m. Wilmot Branch Library. Free. 626-5161. cognitive abilities, yet avoid frustration.

Feb. 5: Disease Progression how to adjust assistance as the disease progresses, and know when care should be turned over to professionals. Feb. 12: Challenging Behaviors role-playing, problem- FUNERAL DAY, Ben, 62, born November 24, 1941 died at Tucson Medical Center from complications of leukemia January 24, 2004. Survivors include one sister, Mrs.

Becky McCoy of San Antonio, Texas and one brother, Richard Day of Phoenix, Arizona. Services Wednesday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. St. Philips in the hills Episcopal Church, located at River Road and Campbell Tucson. Ben graduated from Flagstaff High School and the University of Arizona.

Casa Grande Union High School chorus music instructor for 30 years, Ben created the musical ensemble "Blue Notes" which still exists today. He brought the high school music program to prominence. In addition to his music career, Mr. Day was an avid sports fan who loved Wildcat sports and volunteered countless hours to high school teams in Casa Grande and in Tucson. Since retiring to Tucson, Ben became very active in the St.

Philips Church and served as their verger until his death. He loved to travel and find new places to eat He was often accompanied by his long time friend and companion, Jean. In lieu of flowers, Ben's family requests donations be made to the Acolyte Fund in care of St Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Tucson, Arizona. O'HAGIN, Maria Teresa, God's angels ushered our beloved Maria Teresa (Estrada) O'Hagin into the heavenly kingdom on January 26, 2004 at age 69.

Survived by her husband, George; six daughters, one son, twelve grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and two brothers. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at St Margaret Mary Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

PEREZ, John Anthony, 38, died suddenly on January 13, 2004 at his home in Sydney, Australia. John was born January 19, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Canyon Del Oro High School and the University of Arizona in Tucson. He was employed by Microsoft. John is survived by his mother, Mary M.

Menard (Steve); his father, Bernardo M. Perez (Charo); his brother, Matt Perez (Amy); his brother, Christopher Perez (Deborah); and nephews, Vincent Joseph, James, Dominic and John. John touched many people with his generosity, true friendship and his amazing sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Services will be on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.

at St Timothy's Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe, Mesa, AZ. WILSON, Connie Christine, 34, died January 24, 2004. Survived by parents, Walter Chris and Betty Wilson; brother, Alan (Kristine) Wilson; nephews, Kenneth James and Jesse Alan Wilson: and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 29, 2004 at Rincon Baptist Church, 7500 E. Golf Links with Pastor Ed Vernon officiating. Burial to follow in TMP South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E.

Broadway. fairly easy, Honer says, because he took gymnastics classes in sixth and seventh grades at Casas Adobes Baptist Church. Honer also has run track and played soccer at Mountain View, and played Little League baseball. But getting over his fear of dropping the girls when he lifted them in the air and learning the stunts were difficult at first, he said. "It was really tough to learn," Honer said.

"The coaching is different" than in other sports. You've just got to keep working on it, concentrate." Now he said he enjoys "partner stunting," where he is the only person holding one girl in the air on his A 4 Mary Elizabeth Sinchok Died January 24, 2004. Left the bonds of earth to be with her Lord and Savior. Mary was a wonderful wife and mother. Born, Mary Elizabeth Maloney in Lowellville, OH, in 1923.

Married the "Love of her life" Edward Sinchok after he came back from WWII, on her birthday. They raised four children, daughters, Judy (Duane) Sjostrom of Cortland, OH, Sally (Roy) Marencovic of Youngstown, OH, Sandy (Harry) Williams of Tucson, AZ, and James (Kathy) Sinchok, of Tucson, AZ. Ten grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren also survive. Preceded in death by her husband "Eddie" and grandson Michael. Eddie left Mary in 1984 to be with our Lord.

What a joy for Mary to be reunited again with him. We'll miss you mom and you will always be in our hearts. When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.

Be thankful for our beautiful years I gave to you my family. You can only guess how much you've given to me in happiness. I thank you all for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust It's only for a time that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's 5132 E. Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712 or Casa de la Luz Hospice, 400 W. Magee Tucson, AZ 85704. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

solving and case examples. The classes are from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Fountains, 2001 W. Rudasill Road, near Northwest Medical Center. To register, call Carleen Robinson at 797-2001.

Transportation can be arranged and refreshments will be served. NOTICES Edward "Ned" Reardon 70, formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey, died Sunday at the Villa Maria Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, Mr. Reardon moved to New Jersey following four years in the United States Navy. He was employed by Princeton Polychrome Press.

An assigner for the East Brunswick Baseball Umpires Associations, Mr. Reardon was also a member of the Raritan Valley Photographic Society. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Ellen children, Timothy Patrick (Marie) Reardon, Diane Lee Reardon, John Christopher (Meg) Reardon, Christopher Patrick (Monique) Reardon; grandchildren, Colleen, Sean, Michael, Tyler, Matthew, Eric and Daniel. His sister-in-law, Rita Reardon and cousin, Edna Williams also survive. Friends may call at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 3201 E. Presidio. Services will also be held in New Jersey and Massachusetts before burial in North Adams. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Villa Maria Care Center, 4310 East Grant Rd.

Tucson, Arizona 85712. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME -327-6341. SUPANCIC Frank 81, of Texas, died January 24, 2004 in Tucson. Loving husband of Rosetta; devoted father of Kathryn (Don) Cottey and Michael (Allison) Supancic. Also survived by one brother, three sisters, and two grandsons.

Mr. Supancic served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Graveside Service Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Len Karlberg officiating.

Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY, N. Oracle W. Miracle Mile. A Glasses focus A series of free weekly classes to help family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients handle the stresses of this disease is offered at The Fountains at La Cholla through mid-February. Taught on Thursdays, the classes aim to improve understanding of dementia and build Emma Baldwin 93, passed away January 24, 2004.

Survived by children, Raymond C. (Vourneen) Baldwin and Hilda M. Baldwin; grandchildren, Raymond C. (Sharon) Baldwin Jr. and Patricia Anne (Joe) Sias; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Bryan Baldwin, and Billy, Karon, and Stephanie Sias; and sister, Biff Lamma.

Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clyde Baldwin. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2004 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Pastor Wes Grimes officiating. Interment to follow in TMP East Lawn. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Emmaus Prison Bible Studies, co Bible Chapel, 1802 E.

Grant, Tucson, 85719. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to service time, Thursday, January 29, 2004, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. 1 Winnifred E.

"Winnie" Ireson 86, passed away on January 16, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Alfred Ireson of Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Gwen (John) Helphrey of Apple Valley, California; son, Tom (Dale) Ireson of Tucson, Arizona and grandchildren, Ashley and Thomas. Memorial services will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California on January 30, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. 1 skills for easier and more effective interactions with patients.

These skills have been shown to ease the depression, anxiety and anger common to caregivers of Alzheimer's victims. Thursday: Verbal Approach understanding and using language. Learn ways to maximize DUNNING, Evelyn Joyce, Passed away January 23, 2004. Born in Comfort, TX, on January 30, 1923, she resided in Tucson for the last four years. Predeceased by her husband, Chantry W.

Dunning, she is survived by her daughters, Russell Ann Pattie and her husband Thomas and Robin Savin and her husband Gary; Seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Joyce was retired from the Alameda Country Library System in California. In lieu of Flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association. A private service will be held for family members. FARAH, Leah 75, of Tucson passed away quietly January 25, 2004.

Predeceased by husband, Louis and survived by daughter, Cheryl Farah of Laguna Beach, CA: granddaughter, Christine Farah of CA; brothers, Norman F. (Lucy) Thomas and Alfred P. (Louise) Thomas and sister, Frieda (James) Tooley all of Tucson and many nieces and nephews. Trisagion Services Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m.

at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 715 W. Vanover Tucson, AZ 85705 with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church Building Fund. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY, N. Oracle Rd.

W. Miracle Mile. HARRISON, Helen Dale, 56, died Saturday, January 24, 2004. Born in Maryland, she came to Tucson when she was four years old. She graduated from Immaculate Heart High School and attended Lamson Business School.

Helen Dale was co-owner, with her mother, of Desertdale Kennels for 17 years. She also bred and showed many award-winning dachshunds, including a champion. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Helen Glick; her brother, Richard "Renny" Harrison; and her father, Forrest Harrison. She is survived by her mother, Alice Harrison; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Dave Wilson; her two canine companions, Cassie and Tippy, and many friends. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 27, 2004 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. Tucson, Arizona.

SCHMIDT, Betty Lou, 68, of Tucson, passed away January 25, 2004. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert H. Schmidt, Sr. and her children, Robert H. Schmidt, Jr.

of Tucson, Raymond D. Schmidt of Tacoma, WA, Mary Catherine O'Higgins of San Antonio, TX, Michael J. Schmidt of Tucson and Theresa Ann Ruger of Lohn, TX. She leaves a brother, Benjamin C. Choat of Tucson; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Schmidt also leaves her extended family of the Park West Estates. A Memorial Service will be held, noon, Tuesday at Park West Estates Community Center, 3003 W. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Lou Schmidt Memorial Fund, Acct 267003510 at Southern Arizona Community Bank.

Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY. Sometimes flowers can say what words cannot. IntflJs Florists OBITUARY COPY DUE RUN DAY OEADUHE Monday Sunday Tuesday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday Thursday Saturday Friday Sunday Friday For more Information Can (520) 573-4293; tax (520) 573-4294 ry- 622 7Teleflora www.ingIisflorists.com.