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The Modesto Bee 2008 www.modbee.com LOCAL NEWS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 BIRTHS The Bee publishes birth information TUERS: Kasey and Scott, Modesto, girl from Memorial Medical Center, Feb. 6 Emanuel Medical Center and Oak AL-ABDULLA: Numa and A. Sahib, Valley Hospital. Other hospitals, Sonora, girl including Doctors Medical Center, do Modesto, Ryan boy and Joshua Sullivan, HART: not provide the information. If a birth SILVA: Rachel and Roy, Riverbank, boy is not listed, ask the hospital to ZAPIEN: Patricia and Keith Myers, release the information or submit a Modesto, boy of the birth certificate to The Feb.

5 copy Bee. Families also can place special AVILA: Jennifer and Kraig Basler, Ceres, boy announcements in our weekly MARTINEZ: Catherine and David, Celebrations section; for information, Newman, girl call 578-2053. TENNY: Melissa and Christopher, Turlock, girl STANISLAUS COUNTY ZOKARI: Tina and Mohamed, Modesto, boy MODESTO TURLOCK Memorial Medical Center Feb. 12 Emanuel Medical Center CAMARGO: Karina and Hector Rodriguez, Feb. 13 Modesto, boy BURCIAGA: Laura, Modesto, girl CORDOVA: Caylin and Arthur Montano, Feb.

12 Modesto, boy DE LA TORRE: Eva and Ipolito, Modesto, JOHNSON: Tanisha and Jessie Burns, girl Modesto, boy ESTRADA: Luz and Jesus, Turlock, girl MARTINEZ: Loammy and Joel, Modesto, FRANKE: Joana and Kent, Merced, girl Feb. 11 SINGH: ROBERTSON: Melissa and girl Chris, Denair, Jyotishna and Elvis Narayan, Modesto, boy girl Feb. 10 TANNER: Erica and Simeon, Ceres, boy GREEN: Brandy and Wesley Frakes, YORBA: Frankie and Danny Sanchez, Riverbank, twin boys Modesto, girl LUCERO: Rocio and Julio, Winton, Feb. 11 MURILLO: Amarisa and Carlos, Turlock, girl CRAWFORD: Sarah and Ben, Modesto, boy boy TARLOCHAN: Kaur and Inderjit Kang, JACOBS: Malina and Mark, Modesto, girl Modesto, girl POWELL: Rebecca and Leslie Ill, VILLEGAS: Esperanza and Alberto, Modesto, boy Livingston, girl SAWYER: Angela and Brian, Modesto, girl Feb. 9 TOSCANO: Monean and Michael Conard, CARTER: Jessica, Turlock, boy Oakdale, girl CAULKINS: Christine and Christopher, WINZER: Shanta and Ricky Cjeda, Modesto, boy Modesto, girl LEMOS: Natalia and Steve, Hilmar, girl Feb.

10 MADRIZ: Seny, Delhi, boy BOONE: Katie and David, Ripon, boy McWETHY: Ashley and David, Turlock, CHAVEZ: Nancy and Emmanuel Luna, girl Ceres, boy SMITH: Gwendolyn and Brian McPheely, EADES: Cinnamon, Ceres, boy Denair, boy KAUR: Gurpreeto, girl Feb. 8 PATTERSON: Marcy and Cameron, ALVIZAR: Maria, Turlock, girl Modesto, twin boys BARRON: Vanessa, Hughson, girl WHEELER: Ashley and Jeremy Prather, DEL TORO: Heather and Robert, Merced, Modesto, boy girl Feb. 9 JAU: Marisela, Turlock, boy MERCADO: Michelle and Penato, PARKER: Lisa and Jonathon, Turlock, boy Riverbank, girl PAZ: Lucila and Mario, Ceres, boy Feb. 8 WHEELER: Kathryn and Benjamin, BELO: Lucy and Joseph Bailey, Hilmar, Modesto, girl boy Feb. 7 GOECKERITZ: Tami and Toby, Escalon, GARNICA: Edith and Jose, Riverbank, girl girl GUTIERREZ: Elizabeth and Mario, Delhi, GREGORIAN: Ramcena and Matthew, girl Modesto, boy MERLOS: Maria, Turlock, girl HOPKINS: Kayla, Modesto, girl VALDIVIA: Rosa and Carlos, Hughson, LUEVANO: Melina and Jerry, Modesto, girl Feb.

6 SHEA: girl Erika and HOSKINS: Vera and Adam, Modesto, girl Scott, Modesto, girl RODRIGUEZ: Norma, Atwater, VALDOVINOS: Gloria, Modesto, boy SAMANIEGO: Paola and Shawn, Turlock, boy WADLINGTON: Nicole and Brian, boy Modesto, boy TILLEY: Melissa and Michael Sanchez, Feb. 7 Delhi, boy KING: Erin and Brient Barnett, Modesto, ZURITA: Nashielly, Atwater, boy girl ROBINSON: Ranessa and Jonathan COMPILED BY PAT MACHADO, Acosta, Modesto, boy BEE NEWSROOM ASSISTANT OBITUARIES OBITUARIES OBITUARIES Stanislaus County Dale, Effie Brady Frankhouse, Stephen H. Moss, Arthur Wade Price, Joan W. Watson, Frances L. Zabala, David Sr.

EFFIE BRADY DALE SEP. 25, 1919 FEB. 14, 2008 Effie Brady Dale, age 88, of Modesto passed away Feb. 14. Survived by husband, William; son, Lloyd Dale; 4 grandchildren; greatgrandchild.

Visitation 4-8pm, Feb. 19, service 2pm, Feb. 20 at Lakewood Funeral Home, burial, Lakewood Memorial Park. www.modbee.com/obituaries Lakewood Memorial Park Funeral Home CAPO STEPHEN H. FRANKHOUSE SEPT.

1954 FEB. 2008 Stephen Howard Frankhouse, age 54, of Ceres, passed away in Merced. He is survived by his mother, Janice Westlake of The Villages, Florida. Private services are planned. Allen Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.

ARTHUR WADE MOSS APRIL 20, 1917 FEB. 11, 2008 Arthur was a native of Trent, Texas and a resident of Turlock, 90. He was Past President of age Tulare Eagles Lodge and served as Secretary of Modesto Mens Bowling Association from 1958 to 1966 and was employed as an Auto and Auto Parts Salesman for Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Joan Cottle of Turlock; and son, Jerry Moss of Ceres; his brothers, Jerry Moss, Claude Moss and Virgil Ray Moss. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles E.

and Ollie Moss; his first wife, Helen Lorraine Moss and second wife, Rose Anna Kent; and one sister. Visitation will be from noon 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20 at McHenry Chapel-Franklin Downs. Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, www.modbee.com/obituaries PLANNER: He's been with county since 1973 Law Order ARREST IN SHOOTING: Modesto police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder i in Saturday's drive-by shooting near a west Modesto meat market, authorities reported.

The shooting occurred about 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Maze Budget Meats at 125 Maze between South Washington and South Jefferson streets. The 28-year-old victim was in stable condition Sunday, said Modesto police Sgt. Paul Owen. Police arrested Jarian T.

Roya on Saturday at the Inn at 581 S. Ninth St. after he tried to hide in the back seat of a parked car, said officer Michael Amarillas. Roya of Modesto is being held at Stanislaus County Jail in the shooting and on suspicion of firing a firearm with gross negligence. His bail is $500,000.

Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call Detective Phil Owen at 572-9500. LICENSED TO WED ALVAREZ-PRECIADO Armando and Maria ANGELO-ABBOTT Eric and Joann BRISTER-SEHI Ira and Shirley CAMPBELL-BENSON Wallace and Revina CHILDS-DORR-GILBERT Daniel and Kelly EDGECOMB Jason and Desiree GRAHAM-GLOVER Lucky and Julia MITCHELL-WALKER Stuart and Britta OCHOA-TOMERLIN Moises and Brandy PAUL-COELHO William and Melissa POWELL-WILLIAMS Aburey and Donna Source: Stanislaus Record Facts COMPILED BY JILLIAN HANKS, BEE NEWSROOM ASSISTANT OBITUARIES FRANCES L. WATSON AUG. 29, 1919 FEB. 11, 2008 Survived by 4 children, Larry Casey of Arizona; Barbara Casey of Modesto; Sandra Silveira of Modesto; David Casey of Sacramento; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grand children.

Memorial services will be Feb. 19, 2008, at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Community Hospice, 2201 Euclid Hughson, Ca 95326. www.modbee.com/obituaries DAVID ZABALA SR. AUG.

10 1929 FEB. 12 2008 David Zabala born August 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA moved to San Jose where he lived 50 years, and moved to Modesto, CA in 1992 where he lived 15 years. He passed away February 12, 2008 at Memorial Hospital, Modesto. Loving husband to Helen Zabala of 61 years. Father to David Jr.

of Marysville, John of Los Angeles, Stella of Modesto, Susie of Modesto, Gene of San Jose, Thomas of Victorville, Michael of Turlock, and Timothy of Modesto. Grandfather to 34 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren Services Wednesday, Feb. 20th from 4-8pm; services Thursday, Feb. 21st at 2pm at Lakewood Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Hughson, CA. (209) 883-4465 www.modbee.com/obituaries Lakewood Memorial Park Funeral Home CA ND LJ6 302 IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF JAMES HARVEY ELLIOTT FEB.

18, 1921 AUG. 17, 2004 Happy Birthday Dad! It is hard to believe it has almost been 4 years since you left this Earth. I miss you each and every day. Your words of knowledge, voice on the phone, your CONTINUED FROM A-3 "Ron has been just an outstanding director of planning and community development," said county Chief Executive Officer Rick Robinson. "I can't say enough good things about him.

He is a consummate professional. We are going to miss him." Denny Jackman, a former Modesto city councilman and a co-author of Measure a successful land-use initiative that limits residential growth in the unincorporated areas, agreed. "He's done a heck of a job representing the county," Jackman said, citing Freitas' work on the recent update of the agricultural element to the general plan. The board of supervisors sent the ag element back for more details and then drew the wrath of the building industry because it required builders to preserve equivalent farmland when takfarmland out of production. "I'm pleased with the work on the ag element.

It was a tough situation with land-use issues. It's a tough game," Jackman said. He also cited Freitas' work on the Salida Plan, a controversial development northwest of Modesto. "The county is fairly aggressive in urbanization. Salida is all prime farmland," Jackman said.

"It's very difficult to toe a straight line when you know the area urbanizing is prime farmland. I have nothing ill to say of the staff whatsoever, and Ron is a part of that." County Farm Bureau executive manager Wayne Zipser also praised Freitas. "I think he did an outstanding job, especially on land-use issues in agriculture," Zipser said. "I think he was fair. I didn't agree with him all the time, but het did a good job of representing the county." Dennis Wilson, a consultant who has represented many developers before the county, also praised Freitas.

"He has guided the county through many complex projects like Diablo Grande and the Sali- IN MEMORY OF presence the Holidays and just you being my Dad. Thank you for everything that you taught me, always being there for me when I was sick, and all the one on one times you and I spent together as I was growing up. I will Cherish them in my heart forever. I just know that you, Mom and Bruce are all sitting upstairs having many a breakfast together, shining down, and you see all that we have done. I know you are very proud and I feel it.

Please give Mom and Bruce a Hug and Kiss for me (Group Hug), and until we reunite again someday always remember I love you Daddy! Your Baby Girl, Sally (Elliott) Wallace www.modbee.com/obituaries FUNERAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES EVINS Funeral Home Crematorium FD 1663 CR 170 Funeral Packages from $1999 Cremation Packages from $450 522-3846 evinsfuneralhome.com ACACIA MEMORIAL PARK Since 1879 801 Scenic Drive Modesto PH: 209.522.0452 FAX: 209.522.7925 COA 67 581641 Lic. RON FREITAS WHO IS HE? Stanislaus County's director of planning and community development. He's retiring from the county in March after 35 years of service. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Freitas, 58, counts the county's first general plan, approved in 1974, as a highlight. The plan put to paper the philosophy that growth should occur in cities rather than unincorporated areas.

FUTURE PLANS: Freitas said he hopes to spend time hunting and fishing, and taking day trips with his wife. da Plan," Wilson said. "I hate to see him retire; he's done a great job for the county. No one can say he was pro-builder, or progrowth." "I can't imagine very many people could go through four or five CEOs, a constantly changing Board of Supervisors," Supervisor Jeff Grover said. "He's been able to keep moving ahead.

His personality and his professionalism, his work ethic will be hard to replace," Grover said. The job can be a pressure cooker, Freitas admitted. "I have a lot less hair, and what I do have is gray," he said with a laugh. He praised the supervisors he has worked with over the years, and the staff in the planning department for making his tenure successful. The biggest accomplishment in those 35 years? The first county general plan, approved in 1974, Freitas said.

The plan rezoned 110,000 acres of virtually unclassified land into agriculture. The plan put to paper the philosophy that growth should occur in cities rather than unincorporated areas. "It was a defining moment," Freitas said. Other milestones included raising the minimum farm parcel from 10 acres to 40 acres in 1984; forming the first redevelopment agency in 1991; creating the county's first agricultural element to the general plan in 1992; adopting developer fees for public improvements in 1992; and merging the building and planning departments last year. Despite criticism to the contrary, Freitas said the county has by and large stuck to the pledge of directing growth to the cities.

The county population has remained relatively constant over the years, he said, while city populations have in some cases tripled. "In 1950, 75 percent of the population lived in the unincorporated areas and 25 percent were in cities. That's reversed now, with 75 percent living in Freitas said. Challenges coming up include completing the Salida Plan, coming to a decision on the Crows Landing Air Facility and West Park, a new general plan update, and a new housing element update to that plan, Freitas said. The tug-of-war between development and farmland will continue, he said, because the same factors that make the area ideal for farming make it desirable for people moving from colder climates.

Farming will survive here for a long time, Freitas believes, because people are aware of its importance, and groups such as the Central Valley Farmland Trust are working to save it. Large scale developments such as the West Park proposal at Crows Landing and the Salida Plan are a doubled- edged sword, eating up vast swaths of farmland but offering the ability to comprehensively plan for amenities such as roads, water and sewer systems, Freitas said. The economies of scale for developers make them more attractive, he said. As for his future, Freitas said he hopes to spend time hunting and fishing, and taking day trips with his wife. To comment, click on the link with this story at www.modbee.com.

Bee staff writer Tim Moran can be reached at or 578-2349. Family-owned since 1952 After -MORTUARY Generations of Professional, Compassionate and Affordable Care www.allenmortuary.com 247 N. BROADWAY I TURLOCK 634-5829 JOAN W. PRICE JUNE 23, 1929 FEB. 10, 2008 Joan W.

Price of Modesto passed away on Sunday, February 10, after a long illness. She was born on June 23, 1929 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Johnnie and Lloyd Williams. Joan and her parents moved to Modesto, CA in 1941. She graduated from Modesto High School in 1947 and shortly after began working as a telephone operator for Pacific Telephone Company. She retired from the telephone company after 42 years of service.

Joan enjoyed her family, going to Reno, playing bingo, watching the Sacramento Kings, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club. She is also survived by her three daughters, Kathy Delaney, of Modesto, Sandi Silva (husband, Dave) of Turlock, Barbara McDonough of Modesto; she is also survived by her grandchildren, Frankie Rodriguez (wife, April), Sunshine Shoup (husband, Rick), Aaron Snider, D.J. McDonough, Matt McDonough and Derek Snider; step-granddaughterin-law, Stacy Mikkelsen; seven great grandchildren whom lovingly refer to her as "G.G.", Kadie Jo Dias, Dillon and Dalton Shoup, Ashlyn, Kristin, Nathan and Madison Joann Rodriguez. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 19, from 4pm-7pm at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral services: Wednesday, February 20, at 10am, Lakewood Memorial Park.

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