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A-l 2 Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Sentinel Obituaries 1 complement current marine research operations there. However, all opponent are opposed to any bousing. Wsler If a drought like 1977'i worst drought oo record were to occur today, water customers would be forced to cut use by 30 percent DedstoK In February, the council must commit to finding a new water supply, which will have environmental and financial impacts. Expected debate: Any new water supply, from treating salt water to digging new wells, will raise environmental opposition. And the high costs, which means raising water rates, will also draw objections.

Upcoming Council issues Terrace Paint: 1 64-acre coastal property on the Westside owned by Wells Fargo Bank. Developers want to build 169 home, marine research facilities, a restaurant and inn. Decision: By January, the council must decide oo the project Residents and nearby property owners have opposed development at the property, located between Younger Lagoon and De Anza Mobile Home Park. Property owners are adamant the project fits the city's General Plan. Expected debate: Most agree that marine research facilities are fine for the rite and would Beach Area Hast As passed, the plan allows development of a 250-room hotel, encourages affordable bousing, and could allow expansion of commercial areas.

Decides; How much low income affordable housing is the council willing to subsidize in that area. What restrictions such as water conservation rules will be Imposed as part of the hotel development's construction. Expected debate: How can the city fund more housing in the area without contributions from expanding businesses there. Will the hotel development remain feasible If too many development restrictions are placed on it 1945 settled in Santa Cruz. Mr.

Hamblin was a carpenter who built five homes and worked on many projects in the Monterey Bay area, including the Capitola Theater. He built a 38-foot yacht, the Seabird and put more than 33,000 nautical miles on her in six years. Mr. Hamblin enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by daughter Jacque Manss; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

At his request no services will be held, but a celebration of his life and scattering of ashes will be Sat FUNERALS JOEL T. ST. GERMAIN Joel T. St. Germain, 33, a native of Long Beach, entered Into rest November 5, 199S, In Salinas, CA.

Mr. St. Germain was an Inside sales consultant for Inprise Corporation of Scotts Valley, CA. He was the beloved son of Jessica H. St.

Germain of Watsonville, CA, and Arthur St. Germain of Cordelia, CA; loving brother of Michael St. Germain of Las Vegas, NV, Sal St. Germain, U.S.N. Pearl Harbor, HI, Commodore St.

Germain and Arthur St. Germain, both of Cordelia, CA; dearest neph- -ew of Helen Irv Richman; and, fond cousin of Roxanne Richman. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., at Darling Fischer Chapel of The Hills, 61 5 N. Santa Cruz Los Gatos, CA. -17 if in I Council Continued from Page A1 made up her mind.

The developers say the project complies with the city's General Plan. They have rejected modifications recommended by the city planning staff, including cutting the project to 90-125 homes. Terrace Point was scheduled to go before the council tonight, but the public hearing was postponed because the Planning Commission won't hold its final hearing on the matter until Nov. 19. Despite such difficult issues looming, new and old council members agree that every issue won't be divisive.

"I'm optimistic and I think we will work together and figure out what makes sense in how to best run government," said four-term Councilman Mike Rotkin, who endorsed Fitzmaurice but not the other winners. Fitzmaurice said he hopes to gain information from the veteran council members and believes they will find ways to solve the city's water and traffic problems. "I have hopes people will get along," said Fitzmaurice, a writing lecturer at UC Santa Cruz. "There's no reason we shouldn't But I also hope the council perceives there was an expression in the election of the general values and approaches that people want." Fitzmaurice said he believes the most important issues are related to traffic, from Mission Street widening to debates about the use of speed bumps. Beiers said she's excited about working with the new members, and believes the council will be committed to developing the beach area plan with full community input.

She's confident the city will be able to help finance a "low and very low income" housing project in the Beach Flats area soon. "I want to get the new council members involved in that because these projects will take years and a lot of city money," she said. In addition, she hopes the council can see that the new police headquarters is completed and will approve a City Hall renovation to help relieve cramped work spaces. While some expect the new council majority to stir things up immediately, Sugar said his first priority would be to reach out to the existing council members. He and others said that one the majority of issues, they will agree.

After all, the so-called new minority on council is still progressive and includes: the city's first Latino councilman in Michael Hernandez; Rotkin, who was one of the founders of the progressive movement in the early 1980s; and Cynthia Mathews, a two-term councilwoman involved in many social causes over the years. "Compromise will be a little bit up to both sides," said David Silva, a longtime community activist who supported the three winners. "I think Katherine is a consensus builder," he said, "and even with the urday from the Sea Dance. Vera Fuller No services are planned for Vera J. Fuller, who died Tuesday in Santa Cruz after a long illness.

She was 81. A native of Michigan, she taught physical education at several schools in Michigan and upstate New York. She retired in 1985 to Boulder Creek, where she appreciated the mild climate. She enjoyed spending time with her neighbors in Boulder Creek. Miss Fuller is survived by several nieces and nephews in Michigan.

Contributions are preferred to a favorite charity. Arrangements were handled by Santa Cruz Memorial Park Funeral Home, 1927 Ocean Santa Cruz. Donald Starn Services will be today for Donald L. Starn, who died Friday in Santa Cruz after a long battle with diabetes. He was 73.

He was born in Turlock and moved to Santa Cruz in 1964. As a boy, he had vacationed here at a family cabin in Mission Springs. Mr. Starn was part of an underwater demolition team in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He was a member of the Santa Cruz Ham Radio and Radio Relay Club. His other interests included computers, photography, flying and gardening. He took great joy and pride in his family and his home. He will be remembered him for his keen wit, wry observations and his courageous fight with diabetes, the family said. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Doris Starn; father Arthur Starn of Turlock; sons Mark Starn of San Jose and Steven Starn of Modesto; daughter Kristi Durward of Aptos; brothers Lloyd Starn of Turlock and Richard Starn of Twain Harte; a sister, Dorothy Johnson of Hughson; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; His sons Michael and Gary died before him, both from complications of diabetes.

Church services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Eucharist Church, 527 Corralitos Road, Cor-ralitos. Private graveside services will be at Santa Cruz Memorial Park, 1927 Ocean Santa Cruz. Arrangements are by Santa Cruz Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Contributions are preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

This obituary is being reprinted to correct an omission. Newsline 24 HOUR INFORMATION SERVICE 423-NEWS EVERETT "CURLY" HAMBIN Everett "Curly" Hambln died Monday, November 1. His health had deteriorated in the last few years. Mr. Hambln was born in Norton, KS, Jan.

1909. He was graduated in 1927 and accepted to Annapolis Naval Academy. He decided to see some of the U.S. before leaving for Maryland; and, the "travel bug" bit he never made It to Annapolis! He traveled and worked throughout most of the U.S., including the Santa Cruz area. In 1938, he returned to Norton and married Aris "Babe" Page.

He moved the family to San Francisco, then to Richmond, CA, where both he and his wife worked in the shipyards during the war. In 1945, the family came to Santa Cruz and built the first of 5 family homes. He worked as a carpenter on many projects In the Monterey Bay Area, including the Capitola Theatre. In 1967, he built a 38 ft. sailing yawl names "Sea which he and Ethyl Tynan sailed for six years: some 33,000 nautical miles.

Then, In 1978, he and his lady friend, Hazel Cleveland, shipped their VW bus to England and traveled through Europe for 7 months. He enloyed life and loved his family. He Is survived by daughter Jacgue Manss, granddaughter Kim Manss, grandson Todd Manss, granddaughter-in-law Ginger Manss, and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Manss and Kevin Manss, plus many who thought of him as At his request, no services will be held. A celebration and scattering of his ashes will take place from the "Sea Dance" Saturday, Nov. 14.

Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, May vour spirit soar, We love you. Your family 1000-Time Temperature 1 Ill-lottery UOO-See today's business page for the latest stock quotes, updated every 15 minutesl See today's Sports page for the latest sports scores upper hand she will continue that way. And as much as Mike (Rotkin) and I disagree on some issues, he will also try to build consensus. "I don't think people will be angry with compromise even though there are always some things that come up where the differences will be obvious." Most of what the council does is "nuts and bolts" work, from approving budgets and building designs to traffic calming projects in neighborhoods. But even something like approving the city's annual budget in June could bring up a whole new list of debates.

Questions will arise, for instance, about how to finance social-service programs. This year, the city will spend about $1.3 million on services such as toddler care, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Santa Cruz AIDS Project Rotkin said approving and agreeing on a city budget is the biggest issue the new council will face. "It's a question of what we will do if there's not sufficient funding for social services," Rotkin said. "So the whole question leads to development issues because that's where the money to fund those programs comes from." Rotkin also said the city must undertake decisive action on the potential water shortage as well as continuing to ensure the fire and police departments are well staffed. "I think we all agree that developing a new source of water is important" Rotkin said.

"But it also has consequences and I don't think the issue will split along new vs. old lines. "Some probably will be against it for cost reasons, others because of where the new source is located and others because of environmental issues," he said. There are plenty of other issues that will lead to heavy discussion. One is the proposal to raise garbage rates by 22 percent over the next three years, starting in February.

There also has been some grumbling from community activists about the city's camping or "sleeping" ban. The newly elected council members said during the campaign they would be willing to take up the issue again but there most likely isn't support to overturn it Lottery Daily 3 5, 6,5 Daily Derby First place, No.5, California Classic; second place, No. 11, Money Bags; and third place, No. 12, Lucky Charms. Race time: 1:41.41 Fantasy 5 13, 5, 3, 32, 33 For 24-hour lottery results, coll 423-NEWS, selection No.

1UL PUBLICATION DATE Wednesday, November 25 in the Sentinel Saturday, November 28 in County Marketplace AD DEADLINE Friday, November 13 you to participate C. Richard Kear Services will be later for C. Richard Kear, who died Oct 29. He was 75. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he was a bomber pilot during World War II, earning the distinguished Flying Cross and three Oak Leaf Clusters Air Medals.

Mr. Kear returned to Ohio after being shot down in Yugoslavia and attended Ohio State University. He married his wife, Marion, in 1950 and during this time worked for General Motors Finance Corp. in Cleveland, moving to Fort Lauderdale, in 1976. They moved to California in 1988 to be near their daughter and her family.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Marika and Kim-berly Anderson, and making people laugh. Mr. Kear is survived by his wife, Marion Kear, daughter Pamela Kear; sisters Beverly Williams of Ohio and Tiny Patterson of Arizona; and brother Peter Phillips of New York. A celebration of his life will be later this month. Donations are preferred to the American Red Cross, 2960 Soquel Santa Cruz.

Helen Martin Services will be Thursday for Helen Martin, who died Friday. She was 91. A native of Santa Cruz, she was an active member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs. Martin was an avid traveler and took several overseas trips.

She is survived by grandsons Brett Taylor of Vacaville and Bradley Taylor of Brentwood; sisters Alvina Jones of Fairfield, Alice Peterson of Oakland and Grace Boltshauser of Santa Cruz; close friend and confidant Jim Lee; and two great-grandchildren. Her son, James Taylor, died before her. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Santa Cruz Memorial Park, 1927 Ocean Santa Cruz. Lois Wilmsen Private family services are planned for Lois Irene Wilmsen, who died Nov.

3. She was 84. Mrs. Wilmsen was a resident of Santa Cruz for the past 19 years, and for many years was close to Ray Lester. She is survived daughter Fern Dean; sons Robert, James and John Thompson; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to shelters for the homeless andor abused women. Everett Hamblin Services will be Saturday for Everett "Curly" Hamblin, who died Monday. He was 89. A native of Norton, he was accepted to Annapolis Naval Academy. However, the travel bug bit him before he got there.

He traveled extensively throughout the United States, eventually returning to Norton where he married Aris "Babe" Page. They moved to the San Francisco area and in Rumer Godden, novelist, dies Switliwl vwtra report Rumer Godden, the prolific British author of "Black Narcissus" and "The River" and a writer of children's books that are enjoyed throughout the world, died on Sunday at her home in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. She was 91. In a career that began in 1935, Ms. Godden published some 70 novels, children's books, memoirs, biographies and collections of poetry and stories, many of them set in India, where she spent her childhood and had her first successes as a writer.

She also had the experience, rare for authors, of having two of her most widely admired novels, "Black Narcissus" and "The River," turned into films that are regarded as classics. It was Ms. Godden's third novel, "Black Narcissus" (1939), about a band of Anglo-Catholic nuns of the Order of the Servants of Mary who try to overcome formidable psychological and physical challenges to establish a hospital and school on a remote, windswept Himalayan mountain, that first brought her critical attention and commercial success. "Black Narcissus" was also the first of Ms. Godden's many novels to be brought to the screen, in a memorable 1947 film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger that starred Deborah Kerr, David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Sabu, Jean Simmons and Flora Robson.

Four years later Jean Renoir, the renowned French director, made "The River," recognized as one of the great color films, a lyrical adaptation of Ms. Godden's novel about English children growing up In Bengal. Pwmt (Usury flm Chimney iweep 40.0S 400-4(1 OO VC Sr(City Swttpt You ara welcome to write about your loved ones In an "In Memorlam" For detent cad Kathy Kounkl el It keeps more than memories alive. American Heart Association, Fighting Heart ENsmm AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIALS TRIBUTES 1-800-AHA-USA1 How to use Newsline ICall (408) 423-6397 (NEWS) 2 Press the four-digit category you want to hear 3 return to the main menu, press any time. Sentinel's PUBLICATION DATE Thursday, December 17 in the Sentinel Saturday, December 19 in County Marketplace AD DEADLINE Tuesday, December 4 This standard size section with a "re limited in the Santa Cruz County While the pain of loss can be difficult, often the greatest comfort can be found in those closest to you.

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