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Saturday, June 3, 1989 Part II 3 CosAnflelefl Cimes Officials Give Survivors' Account of Julian Gold Mining Shoot-Out 7 rxt etc Writer Julian men, Edward (Joe) John Lopes, 66, and Christopher Mark Zerbe, 34, were both killed. There were no independent witnesses to the shooting to corroborate the survivor's tale, authorities said. Investigators have refused to release the complete names of the survivors, claiming disclosure could jeopardize the family's safety and possibly compromise investigations. No one has been charged or arrested in the incident, said LL John Tenwolde of the sheriffs homicide unit On Friday, investigators released a summary account of the shoot-out, compiled from interviews with the seven survivors. "This is a summary statement about the incident as provided by the family," Tenwolde said.

"It is also reflective of the evidence we discovered at the scene, and it also includes information provided from the coroner's office." And the Story. According to authorities, the East County family arrived at the federal-owned mining site Monday afternoon to picnic, shoot target practice and explore what they said was their mining claim. Once at the site, the family encountered Lopes and Zerbe, who insisted that the family was trespassing. Zerbe was caretaker of the site for two businessmen, who also hold claims in the area. During an ensuing debate over who had a legitimate right to be on the property, the two Julian men were profane and belligerent, the family claimed.

The dispute ended after the Lopes and Zerbe inspected the family's papers showing they had claim to the property. But, as the family entered the property, Zerbe allegedly threatened, "Go ahead, but don't touch my stuff or we'll bury you, and we've got people who will back us up." Later that day, a female East County group member's movement on the property angered the Julian men, who reportedly fired upon the family. The East County group retaliated and killed Lopes and Zerbe. No one from the family was injured. According to Dr.

John Eisele, the county deputy medical examiner who conducted the autopsies of the Julian men, Zerbe was struck with six bullets, causing two superficial wounds in the head and penetrating wounds, one each, in the chest. Please see JULIAN, Page 6 STAN HONDA Dorothy Vesall poses as a patient to train the happy Hummer, restrained by owner Sam Bazzelt. PETS: 4-Footed Visitors the Right Rx By GENE YASUDA, Times Staff After days of investigating in almost total silence a shoot-out between two bands of gold miners on the outskirts of Julian, authorities Friday released a detailed account as told by the survivorsdescribing hostile exchanges between the groups that preceded a staccato burst of gunfire that left two men dead. Sheriffs deputies investigating the Memorial Day shooting, which occurred 6 miles east of Julian, revealed that the dueling groups an East County family and two Julian men were both heavily armed with weapons, including an AK-47 semiautomatic assault rifle, shotguns and high-powered rifles. Oae-Sided Version The shooting is reminiscent of days gone by, when prospectors quarreled violently over mineral claims in Julian, a 19th-century gold mining town.

Residents and investigators are searching for an accurate account of what happened amid rumors and speculatioa So far, the shooting remains shrouded in questions. Deputies' investigations have been limited, since only one version of the gun battle exists the one provided by the East County family. The two movers, slightly damaged, discontinued, mistakes or one-of-a-kinds. Plus some special Continued from Page 1 patients with the couple's springer spaniel, Skidmoor. "Medical research has shown that, when people pet or hold dogs, their blood pressure is lowered," Moir said.

"The unconditional love and loyalty which canines show to the afflicted definitely promotes the healing process." The pet parade began officially on May 1 with six dogs of varying breeds visiting patients from 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. After a four-week run, Gail Loof-bourrow, nurse manager for the oncology unit and coordinator for the pet therapy program, pronounced it a tremendous success. Actually, she confessed, she "snuck in" a few lonesome patients' pets before Rx Pets started. And she has initiated a spinoff program that allows patients (with their doctor's permission) to have visits from their own pets.

Loofbourrow started the personal pet program after broaching the idea of a visit by Rx Pets to one patient. The patient broke into tears, confessing her desire to see her own pet. "Hospitals have a way of saying to patients how much we care," Loofbourrow said, adding that sometimes hospital routines get in the way of caring gestures, like personal pet visits, that could speed a patient toward recovery. There is no pressure on patients to participate in the Rx Pets program, Loofbourrow said, but there around the neck and shoulders), was a bit too rambunctious, Schaefer explained. With a little behavior counseling and more familiarity Please see PETS, Pa(e 7 More than is pressure from other patients and staff members who want to be included on the pet visiting list Palomar hospital trustees have voted to expand Rx Pets into the pediatrics department The program's popularity has put an added burden on Shannon Schaefer, owner of Doggie Tech and a canine behavioral specialist Schaefer, who has two of her own dogs in the program, has volunteered to screen and test canine candidates for the program.

Learning the Ropes Proper manners, for both the pet and the handler; control of the pet; hygiene and common sense are all features that Schaefer looks for in the candidates and their handlers. The initial batch of volunteers belonged to hospital personnel or persons familiar with hospital routines, but the newer entrants are not, she said. The dogs are allowed to enter the patient's room, put their paws up on the bed or even climb up on the bed if the patient requests it. So, Schaefer explained, it is vital that the handler have control of the animal so that an overeager pet does not injure the patient or damage delicate medical apparatus. Of the newest group of six, four pets passed the screen test and were awarded their red Rx Pet jackets and personal ID badges, complete with photo.

One of the losers, Chan, a full-grown Shar-pei (the breed with all that excess skin son. "He came to America because he loved this country, and it was a better opportunity." De Jong is survived by his wife, seven sons, three daughters, 54 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. HOW TO REACH THE TIMES' SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE Delivery, service and billing Delivery guaranteed by: 6 a.m. Mon-Fri 7 a.m. Saturday 8 a.m.

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"He did not have book learning, but he had other kinds of learning," said Klaas Dehaan, a controller at the dairy who had known De Jong since 1958. "He was a good man. He was very optimistic." De Jong enjoyed taking care of the cows in the dairy more than he enjoyed performing the administrative duties of his position as president, Dehaan said. During World War II, De Jong opposed the German occupation of the Netherlands and "he made sure that the family and the people around him had plenty to eat," said Tom De Jong, 63, De Jong's oldest you're even thinking about new furniture, this won't want to miss! CHAIR $3S3 $1000 Value SECTIONAL $1188 $3300 Value I II Newsroom City Desk 544-6001 North County Coast 434-6451 Inland 745-7502 Business News 544-6040 Calendar 544-6018 View 544-6018 Sports 544-6047 Advertising San Diego 238-1617 North County Coast 727-0702 Inland 745-7502 Los Angeles Times 701 Suite 501 San Diego, Calif. 92101 LOVESEAT $1400 Value Check in-store for BRAND MEW TECHUME MODULARS 40 OFF I Already priced low to pickup unassembled, Techline modulars are a steal at 40 off! This is the only time of year you can buy our most popular wall units at this incredible price.

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