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2A ARGUS-COURIER, Petaluma, Wednesday, March 23, 1988 Firefighters rescue choking Petaluman it i I 1 i lev i Ik in i 'Hi ii ii va4wMj4jMiii.J tummammtuximm nni fr i i'eillir' Kriiti Humphrey Ryder Sonoma County Transit workers occupied the county supervisors chambers Tuesday Owl watchers face trespass charge Two men who said they were on the roof of a downtown bar looking for owls were charged with trespassing. Officers reported they found one man behind the Hideaway Bar at 128 Kentucky St and one on the roof at 1:15 a.m. today. Both men, in their 30s, said they were on the roof looking for owls. The bar manager, unimpressed with ornithological research, filed a trespass complaint against the pair and police arrested them.

Calculator taken from business Someone entered a company's offices and stole a calculator and credit cards, police reported. The items were reportedly stolen from J.H. Pomeroy and Co. at 500 Hopper St. between March 18 and 20.

They were valued at $300. Generator stolen from local home A generator was reported stolen from a home in the 300 block of Graylawn Avenue. Police said the thief entered the home Tuesday afternoon through an unlocked attached garage. The equipment was valued at $500. 0 Truce (Continued from page 1) could continue beyond today.

"It is like a boxing match," a Sandinista official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Tuesday. "They were tense (Monday) and they had some sparring (Tuesday)." Adolfo Calero, political leader of the U.S.-supported Contras, described the second round of talks as "direct and frank." "We worked hard during the day," he said. "We clarified (points that coincide) and we are working on differences It was a fruitful day and tomorrow could be even better," he said. The two sides stood far apart at the start of the talks, which opened Monday at this border post 90 miles south of Managua and which represented the government and rebel leaders' first face-to-face meeting in Nicaragua. A battlefield truce that began Monday appeared to be holding." In other developments, a Pentagon source said today American troops are expected to return home Monday and Tuesday following emergency training exercises in Honduras.

The Sandinista proposal, outlined by Deputy Foreign Minister Victor Hugo Tinoco on Tuesday, calls for a truce of up to 90 days during which the Contras would lay down their weapons and join a "national reconciliation agreement while at the same time reducing wages for some drivers by up to $2 an hour. The board postponed its decision until Tuesday, asking the Department of Public Works to develop an estimate of Laidlaw's profit. Yesterday, Public Works Director Don Head said previous studies showed that Laidlaw's profit was in the range of 5 to 7 percent. Worker representative Steve Ruchalski objected. "Right out of the gate I have a problem with the figures presented to the board," he said.

The numbers overestimated some of Laidlaw's cost and underestimated some of their savings, he said. Still, the board was not dissuad- ed and it unanimously approved the new agreement. The board did, however, ask the aclrninistrator to look at a report drafted by bus workers that alleged that Laidlaw was spending more than $550,000 in unneeded administrative costs. "I think it behooves the Board of Supervisors to look at that study," 5th District Supervisor Ernie Carpenter said to the applause of workers. But, in the eyes of the workers, the action was too little and too late.

Calling the board's actions in approving the contract amendment "amoral" the workers walked onto the dais before the supervisors, sat down and linked arms. There they sat for 45 minutes, at first trading comments with three members of the board and then, as the supervisors tried to continue their meeting despite the protestors, the workers stood up and began singing "We Shall Overcome." A few moments later the board finished most of its morning agenda and adjourned. The protestors then took their demonstration into the hallway and slowly broke up, vowing to return next week to stage another, similar action. Multi-vehicle crash reported A number of cars reportedly were involved in a collision on Highway 101 south of the Petaluma River bridge this morning. The California Highway Patrol had no details on the accident at press time, but an unconfirmed report said perhaps six cars were involved.

The Petaluma Fire Department sent no engines or ambulances to the scene, indicating there were no injuries. Tires, rims taken from storage shed Aluminum car wheel rims with tires on them were reported stolen from a storage shed in the 900 block of Transport Way. Police reported today that a padlock was cut to permit entry to the rented shed on March 17. The loss to the auto parts company that had rented the storage building was put at $300. administered a pair of abdominal thrusts to try to dislodge the food.

When that failed they administered two back blows, finally freeing the obstruction. Maddox had been without air long enough to cause his heart to beat with an irregular rhythm, the Fire Department reported. He responded to medication and eventually became conscious and oriented. He was taken to Petal u-ma Hospital and later that night was released. What made the call unique was that the department's two specially medically trained teams were already out on other calls.

Gement and Cuenin have both been recommended for a commendation for their quick and appropriate action above the ordinary call of duty. Classes in the Heimlich maneuver and other lifesavtng techniques are available through Pet-aluma Valley Hospital, which may be contacted by calling 778-1111. Tobin said more convictions of child abusers could be made if children were more aware of their bodies. Also, she stressed that instruction about addictive behavior belongs in the classroom, calling the curriculum "timely and exciting education for the 21st century." One parent called for a workshop to teach parents about "Human Interaction," a comment which drew a humorous reaction from Board President Matt Hudson. "The Board is wondering if we'll get ADA (average daily attendance funding from the state) for that," he said, eliciting laughter.

Hudson scheduled another 90-minute public hearing on "Human Interaction," to be held April 12, with perhaps a special 2 -hour follow-up hearing to be held April 19. "I can't see how you can single out one." But the person who injures society should repay society, Cochran continued. The mayor said he felt he could support an "across-the-board" cost recapture set-up, rather than one applied to only one category of defendant. City Manager Peter Callinan said the League of California Cities has published information on such cost recaptures and would obtain it for council consideratioa The council agreed to hold further sessions on the issue. alcohol or drugs.

9:58 p.m. Taco Bell, probation violation. 10:31 p.m. Washington and Lakeville streets, found purse. 11:16 p.m.

Fourth and streets, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. WEDNESDAY 12:51 a.m. Quik Stop, warrant service, found property. 1:19 a.m. Hideaway Bar, Kentucky Street, trespassing.

2:12 a.m. Boulevard Bowl, Petaluma Boulevard South, vandalism. fire calls The Petaluma Fire Department responded to the following calls between 8 a.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday: TUESDAY 2:10 p.m.

Ambulance transported patient from Hacienda convalescent hospital to Petaluma Valley Hospital. 5:56 p.m. Ambulance and engine responded to comer of Sixth Street and Mountain View Avenue for medical assistance. No patient. WEDNESDAY 5:39 a.m.

Two engines, rescue unit, ambulance and battalion chief responded to comer of Petaluma Boulevard North and Cherry Street for system malfunction. FUNERAL NOTICE RAPP, Virginia B. Died in Petaluma, California, March 21, 1988, at a local hospital. She was 65 years old. She is survived by a son, Barry Rapp of Petaluma; two daughters, Patricia Sloan of Novato and Wendy Rapp of Petaluma; a brother, Richard Boak of Novato.

Also survived by five grandchildren. Virginia Rapp lived in Petaluma for the past two years. Before that she was a resident of San Anselmo, Marin County, and was employed at Ross General Hospital as a clerk for over 14 years. No services were held at her request. Inurnment at Skyview Memorial Lawn in Vallejo.

Contributions preferred to the American Lung Association of the Redwood Empire in Santa Rosa. By WILL HART ArfUfrOourter SUB Quick reaction by a pair of Petal uma firefighters is the reason a local man Is back home today instead of in the morgue. The pair cleared the air passage of a 74-year-old victim who was choking on a piece of carrot. Firefighters Fred Cement and George Cuenin responded to the choking call and upon arrival found Bill Maddox blue and lying on the floor at the Cherry Hill Lodge, Saturday morning. The staff at Cherry Hill had already unsuccessfully tried the Heimlich maneuver before calling 911.

When the two firefighters arrived they were surprised to find the man passed out, since on 99 percent of the department's choking calls, patients are breathing before emergency workers arrive. Typically, the patient clears the obstruction by coughing. Acting quickly, the two firefighters called for backup and 0 Debate (Continued from poge 1 Age religion," a thought pattern altering the traditional Judeo-Christian belief system. But Petaluma Junior High science teacher Len Svinth said parents are given ample notice of what will be taught in the classroom when the topic turns to sexuality and values. "If we weren't concerned about the kids," he said, "we wouldn't be teaching this subject." The comment drew loud applause.

Parents Dale and Laurel Lear told the board "we can control what's taught in the home, but it's more difficult to control what's taught at school." Bobbin Tobin, a teacher at Petaluma High School, said she had read the document carefully and could find nothing morally damaging to students. A former child abuse counselor, 0 Drunks (Continued from poge 1) fine would be added to the fine handed down to the guilty driver by the court and the "fine" his insurance company would levy in the form of higher insurance premiums. "Mr. Mayor, it sounds like you are being soft on drunken drivers," Cochran responded. Hopkins said the cost recapture should be applied to all those whose illegal activities cost the city money, not just drunken drivers.

Councilman David Eck agreed. police calls Petaluma Police reported these incidents between 8:20 a.m. Tuesday and 12:20 a.m. today among those to which units were dispatched: TUESDAY 8:20 a m. 1300 block of Evergreen Lane, warrant service.

9:20 a.m. 400 block of Stuart Drive, warrant service. 10:17 a.m. Police Department, grand theft report. 10:54 am.

Western Avenue and Keller Street, found property. 11 a.m. Police Department, vehicle repossession. 2:33 p.m. Petaluma Boulevard North, petty theft 2:43 p.m.

Police Department, warrant service. 2:50 p.m. 300 Street, vehicle towed. 2:54 p.m. 100 Countrywood Court, petty theft 3:57 p.m.

Sixth and A streets, abandoned vehicle. 5:36 p.m. Baywood and La Tercera, vandalism. 6:56 p.m. 1400 block of McGregor Avenue, incorrigible child.

7:37 p.m. Washington and Payran streets, warrant service. 7:45 p.m. 0-99 block of Graylawn Avenue, burglary. 8:52 p.m.

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wetkdeyi or p.m. Saturdays end Holidays, oWaillthtArowounef 7t2-54l. Sit-i (Continued from page 1) that inept management and poor training by Laidlaw have led to more problems with safety and stress for workers. On Tuesday, about 30 union members and their supporters filled seats in the board chambers to listen to the supervisors discuss the merits of amending the contract with Laidlaw. The proposal was to pay Laidlaw an additional $146,334 to expand minibus service to Guerne-ville and Windsor, add supervision and pay for additional liability insurance.

When the agreement had come before the board last week, worker representatives estimated that the contractor would be making nearly a 40 percent profit on the obituaries Roland Esposito Roland R. Esposito, a teacher in the Old Adobe Union School District, died suddenly in Petaluma Monday. He was 56. Born in San Francisco, he was reared there and in Chico. He attended City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State College and completed his undergraduate work at Chico State College.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Following his discharge he moved to Petaluma and taught at the Old Adobe district. He taught at Old Adobe, Bernard Eldredge and La Tercera schools. Mr.

Esposito was a popular teacher with his primary grade pupils. One of his favorite times of the year was Halloween and he would participate in making up the children's faces and creating their costumes. He was a member of the California Teachers' Association and the Old Adobe Teachers' Association. He was the father of Mark Esposito of Petaluma and Michael Esposito of Sacramento; the son of Ida Esposito of Petaluma; the grandfather of two. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary, Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk Street. The Rev. Bob Keefer of St Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, will officiate. Inurnment will be private.

The family prefers that contributions be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 415 A St, or to the Hanna Boys Center, P.O. Box 100, CARD OF THANKS The family of Leann Karen Comilli wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Monsianor Tillman of the St. Vincent Catholic diocese, Jim Smith, Director of Parent-Sorensen Funeral Home, Deputy Coroner Gregg Berry all members of the local Butchers Union 115, Sonoma County, and to the Sonoma County Heart Association all immediate friends of the late Patricia I. Christensen for the sympathy, flowers, and notes of encouragement during our recent bereavement. FUNERAL NOTICE DILLINGHAM, L.

Ion -Died in Petaluma March 18, 1988. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dah Mae Dillingham. He was the father of Dalton I. Dillingham of Petaluma and Keith A. Dillingham of Los Angeles.

The grandfather of seven and the great-grandfather of two. Friends are invited to attend graveside memorial services at 3:00 P.M., March 25, 1988, at the Cypress HU1 Memorial Park. Service will be brief, allowing all who wish to say a few words. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. TO FLOWERS Deliveries Daily 763-4943 Patalunw Mrtn Stem I4X South McOowoll lOOrWumoDW.

N. 7U-7S44 UX SKIM form Or. IX1ES JL FLOWERS Sonoma, 95476, in memory of Mr. Esposito. Agnes V.

Matney VACAVILLE Agnes Veronica Matney, a former Petaluma resident, died Monday in a convalescent hospital here after being ill with cancer for the past six months. She was 87. Mrs. Matney was born and raised in New York City. She was educated in New York public schools.

She married Walter Earl Matney in 1919. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Topeka, where they owned and operated a farm. She was a homemaker. They eventually moved to Missouri, then to Vallejo, where Mr. Matney worked for Mare Island Naval Shipyard.

In 1941, they moved to Petaluma, settling in a house on Keokuk Street. Mrs. Matney was active in Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband and her only son, Robert Elwood Matney.

A sister, Kitty, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Matney is survived by two daughters, Arlene V. Bammer of Fair Oaks, and Barbara A. Stoltz of Sacramento; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main Va-caville. A Catholic graveside service will be held at Cypress Hill Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Friday. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity.

FUNERAL NOTICE TANAKA, Fred Shigeru -Died in Santa Rosa March 20, 1988. Loving uncle of Calvin Tanaka of Sacramento, Diana Tanaka Mukai of Whittier. Great uncle of Jef ery Mukai of Whittier, Cal. A native of Sebastopol, Ca. Aged 68 years.

Born and educated in Sebastopol. Mr. Tanaka served in the U.S. Army. He was a nurseryman working around in the Sonoma Co.

area, most recently at the Kyoto Koi Garden Center in Santa Rosa. Mr. Tanaka was a member of the Enmanji Buddhist Temple of Sebastopol, the Church of the 1 World Messianity of San Fan-I Cisco, and the J. A.C.L Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on March 24, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. at the Enmanji Buddhist Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Hwy.

South, Sebastopol, Ca. Private inurnment. Friends may call at the Pleasant Hill Analy CLeary Mortuary 1700 Pleasant Hill Rd. Sebastopol, Ca. on March 23, 1988 from 10:00 A.M.

to 5:00 P.M. and again on 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for visitation. Parent'Sorensen Mortuary AAAGNOLIA KEOKUK PETALUMA FOR INFORMATION, PHONE763-4131 MARTIN D.

(BUZZ) RODGERS, DirectorOwner JAMES M. SMITH, DirectorOwner ROESSEL, Dr. Fred P. Memorial service Sunday 1 :00 P.M. at Elim Lutheran Church.

ESPOSITO, Roland R. Memorial service Thursday 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary. ROESSEL In Petaluma March 21, 1988 Dr. Fred P.

Roessel. Devoted huband of Emma I. Roessel of Petaluma. Loving father of Arthur J. Roessel of Chico, Robert B.

Roessel of Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Fred P. Roessel, Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia, Yvonne A. Petersen of Hopkins, Minnesota and Maryn I.

Gary of Petaluma, Ca. Loving grandfather of 17, and loving great-grandfather of 9. A native of Gary, Indiana. Aged 76 years. A member of Elim Lutheran Church of Petaluma.

Friends are invited to attend the Memorial Services, Sunday, March 27, 1988 at 1:00 P.M. at the Elim Lutheran Church, 220 Stanley St. Petaluma. Rev. Tim Kellgren of the Elim Lutheran Church will officiate.

Those who prefer may contribute to the Elim Lutheran Church Growth Fund, 220 Stanley St. Petaluma, Ca. 94952 in memory of Dr. Fred P. Roessel.

Arrangements were made with PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY, Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk St. Inurnment Private: Cypress Hill Memorial Park. ESPOSITO In Petaluma March 21, 1988. Roland R. Esposito.

Loving father of Mark Esposito of Petaluma, Ca. and Michael Esposito of Sacramento, Ca. Adored son of Ida Esposito of Petaluma, Ca. Loving grandfather of Jessica Esposito of Petaluma and Justin Esposito of Petaluma, Ca. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A native of San Francisco. Aged 56 years. Friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service Thursday March 24, 1988 at 7:00 P.M at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY, Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk St. Petaluma, Ca. Contributions prefered by the family to Hospice of Petaluma, 415 A St Petaluma, Ca.

94952 or to The Hanna Boys Center, P.O. Box 100 Sonoma, Ca. 95476. Inurnment Private..