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A-8 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Wednesday, March 24, 2004 REMEMBRANCES Rising water in Mexican cave traps British military divers OAKWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL They have sleeping bags, a first-aid kit, and two-way radio. They are unharmed and morale is high, though they are slightly British Defense Ministry spokesman JOHN E. GREVER Feb. 11, 1930 Feb. 27, 2004 John E.

Grever, formerly of Santa Cruz, died Feb. 27, 2004 at his home In Mlddleton, ID. He was 74. A Memorial Service will be held on March 27th at the VFW Post 7263 on 7th Avenue, in Santa Cruz at 1:00 p.m. All friends family are invited to attend, John was born Feb.

11, 1930, in Denver, Colorado to Jesse Margaret Grever. he was one of 14 children. John was a decorated Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient while serving in the US Marines. He also was a life member of the American Legion; DAV, Eagles', the VFW; as well as retired club manager of VFW Post 7263 of Santa Cruz, CA. John Is survived by his son, Steve Grever; daughters: Rita Knight, Sheryl Grever Terri Anderson; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, seven brothers sisters, and numerous nieces nephews Preceded In death by his wife, Wllma and son, Greg.

"If the water levels don't drop sufficiently for them to walk out," he said. "We will take them out." Two British cave diving experts flew from London to Mexico City early Tuesday, the Defense Ministry spokesman said. The Alpazat cavern snakes about 90 yards down into Puebla's Northern Mountains, and is a total of 8.5 miles long. The drama began about noon last Wednesday, when rain started falling during the planned three-day exercises by members of Britain's Army, Navy and Air Force, known as the Combined Services Cuetzalan Tiger caving expedition. "Several inches of unforecast rain began falling, flooding a low-lying section of the cave," the Defense Ministry spokesman said.

"Realizing the situation, the team switched to an alternate plan, retreating to a pre-prepared camp in an area that had never flooded." The expedition was one of many voluntary adventure training tours organized by Britain's Ministry of Defense. It stressed that the group involved in this exercise are all experienced cavers. By MORGAN LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CUETZALAN DEL PROGRE-SO, Mexico Emergency teams were converging on a remote cave system in central Mexico Tuesday where flood waters had trapped five British military divers and their guide for nearly a week. Members of the expedition had said six Britons were trapped in the Alpazat system, near this town some 110 miles northeast of Mexico City, but authorities said late Tuesday night it was unclear where the guide was from. "They have sleeping bags, a first-aid kit, and two-way radio," a British Defense Ministry spokesman said on condition of anonymity.

"At the moment, they are unharmed and morale is high, though they are slightly bored" after nearly a week in the cave. They were holed up in a non-flooded section of the cavern system, said Stephen Whitlock, the expedition team leader. Whitlock said he and several other team members had been in contact with their trapped mates using special two-way radios. "They're bored stiff and they're FUNERAL j2 KAREN MARIE VALLOW Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Karen passed away peacefully in her sleep on 3-21-04, In her home in Watsonville, CA.

with family near. She was 52 years old. Karen spent her life serving and giving to others, as a nurse for 25 years, most recently at Watsonville Community Hospital. She has many friends and loved ones who will miss working alongside such a wonderful compassionate nurse. Everywhere she went you knew someone special had arrived.

Her eyes were the deepest brown with endless patience, love and compassion. Her life was so short, yet she affected so many people. She is survived by her Mother Alberta C. Wergih and three Daughters, Michele, Catherine, Stephanie, and her husband Daniel. Also surviving is her first grandson and "light of her Daniel Edwin Paddock, two Brothers Charles and Carl Wergln and his wife Charlotte.

Also, sister Debra Williams, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to these people she has three stepchildren (Chris, Jay, and Val) Survived as well Is her stepfather, Carl Wergin. Her ability to nurture others came through In the long list of children who adopted her as a mother as she adopted them. Diana, Ryan, Rachelle, Inna, Angelo, Just to name a few. Her favorite pastimes were spending time with those she loved; she loved to gamble and loved to win.

In our hearts she won every time. There are no words to describe how she will be missed. Visitation will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Thursday March 25, 2004 from 5-9 p.m. Chapel services will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Friday March 26, 2004 at 11 am. A private scattering of the cremalns will be held at a later date.

35 Neptune State prison officials told him to change data, analyst says EMMIE "MARIE" ROSS Adored Mother and Grandmother passed away March 18, 2004 In Rosevllle, CA. She was born on December 20, 1917 in Miami, OK. Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Ross; a granddaughter Sondra and 2 great-grandchildren. She Is survived by 1 daughter Joanne Greene (Jim) of Meadow Vista, CA; 1 son Robert Ross (DeDee) of Whldby Island, WA; 6 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Marie will be remembered for tier adoring love of family, Polynesian and square dance, painting, and traveling In her motor home.

Private services were held on March 21, 2004 at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette CA where she is reunited with her husband. In lieu of flowers donation may be sent In her name to the Alzheimer's Association, brnia Society Cruz County of a Century ION ptuitutefe kocsJ Includes tery garden or reti designated person. 831-3 Compare way of dealing with death A Registration Program A Fixed Price Program roaay tor r-Ktt information Phone () City Zip Jose, CA 95112s1 uremaap Serving Sam forever a Ljjarte CREMAT sdatterinz at sea or am Becdto 720536 i i Ml A CREMATION Funeral Home Cemetery J-IV-'-'-i EUGENE H. DA VICO "GENE" 1939-2004 A memorial service will be held for "Gene" who passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2004 from complications do to lung cancer. In the past 19 months he put up a long hard fight.

He was born and raised In Santa Cruz County most of his life. Everyone who knew him will miss his gift of gab. Showing dogs was his passion. He enjoyed camping and driving his "Master Craft." He worked, for Wrlgley's gum factory for 35 years and at the Santa Cruz Metro for the past 5 years. He Is survived by his wife, Rena Da Vico; his sons: Don Da Vico, Jonathan Da Vico, Tony Hamblln; daughter: Anjellca Da Vico; and grandson Kenny Mitchell.

His sister Sharon Pitt; and brothers: Pete Gall and Tom Gall. His sisters-in-law: Jackie Robinson, Dianne Gall; brothers-in-law: Larry Robinson and Ed Pitt; Sheila Robinson; and father-in-law: Ell Robinson; nieces: Hannah Robinson, Kathy Pitt, Teresa Lepez, Jeanette Gall; and nephews: Eddy Jr. Pitt and Tommy Gall. To My Grandfather Clouds are forming In the sky; I feel like I could lie down and cry I miss all the things we used to do But know that it Makes me realize How much I loved you Family reunions won't be the same I miss you so much Only time can stop this pain I hope you had a wonderful life In spite of all the useless fights And when it rains I'll think only of you There would just be one thing I would do I'll get a picture of you and sit on my bed And my thoughts would only be of you- Because in my opinion you're not gone All of the family misses you And I do too I can't wait for that one day when I would be reunited with you again. Written by Kenny Mitchell A memorial service will be held March 28th 12:00 p.m.

at Oakwood Memorial Chapel 3301 Paul Sweet Rd Santa Cruz 475-2464. A gathering at the Da Vico residence will follow. Family and friends are welcomed. 724-6252. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society In memory of Eugene Da Vico.

American Cancer Society 1715 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008 (please not on the check it's a memorial donation in memory of Eugene Da Vico) All arrangements entrusted to the care of Oakwood Memorial Chapel, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. 3301 Paul Sweet Road Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (Across from Dominican Hospital) 475-2464 Lie. FD1530 You are welcome to write about your loved ones in an "In Memoriam" Classified Department 429-2496 iiuc Jist'Itm SAVEIOO On The Oracle MuKI PiirpoM Floor Machine with purchase of any system Make Your Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Marble Carpet look Brand New Again, Dry-Clean Carpets Without Water II Multi-Purpose floor pads attach easilyl NOT VWID WITH ANY OTHER OTOR Oreck XL Professional Air Purifier jr NEW Air Of smemm Half Prlctt Vacuums The Air 24hrs. A Daf Permanant Filter NEVER Needs Replacing Captures Destroys Bacteria NEW 1TMI HOURS IVtoo Fri lOmSpni Sat lOam-Spm NQMLflCEN Sun 12pm 0 pm EJ "Carpet IIIXBE I IHardwood I "Ceramic Concrete I "Vinyl and much growing beards," Whitlock said. "The bottom line is they're fine." Miguel Arrieta, director of local civil protection, said the cavers rejected offers for help from city, state and federal authorities and from volunteer wilderness rescue groups, saying they preferred to wait for British experts.

Meanwhile, a group of 15 Mexican soldiers arrived to the cave system to offer their assistance along with two teams of rescue personal armed with ropes and oxygen. All were turned away. Whitlock said the team refused help because the experts coming from London have practiced this kind of rescue while Mexican teams are inexperienced. those expenses were growing from $50 million a year to $75 million year. Those expenses now have ballooned to more than $250 million annually in a $5 billion department that has perennially overspent its budget.

The state's prison system faces mounting criticism about everything from the way it investigates problem employees to the way it treats young offenders at the California Youth Authority. Krupp offered a behind-the-scenes account of how corrections officials responded to the issue of personnel costs. That response was blasted by state Sen. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, who led Monday's hearing and is advocating widespread reform in state prisons. Krupp, who began working in corrections in 1972, told lawmakers that he discovered growing overtime and sick leave costs in early 1998.

He delivered presentations on his findings to top officials in the department, including then-director Cal Terhune and Ed Alameida, who later replaced Terhune as director. But after state auditors began investigating the rising costs, Krupp said, several corrections officials wanted to change projections to show decreasing costs. Calling it a deliberate attempt to deceive auditors, Krupp said he refused to fudge the numbers. "If we convinced the BSA (Bureau of State Auditors) the numbers were going down, how could we address the problem?" COURTS nizance, prosecutor Bill Atkinson said. Judge Kathleen Akao set Michael Drozen's bail at $200,000.

Drozen, 62, will be in court again Friday for further arraignment, Atkinson said. He is accused of fraudulently selling shares in an infomercial investment, targeting seniors in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. DAVENPORT Bicyclist, 64, flown to San Jose after crash A 64-year-old San Jose man was flown to San Jose Medical Center after falling from his bike on Highway 1 near Bonny Doon Road about 4 p.m. Tuesday, said officials with the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The man was conscious with a head injury when firefighters arrived.

He could not tell them what caused the fall, said Capt. Mike Deacon. He had been riding south on a road bike, wearing a helmet, Deacon said, and had landed in the bike lane. It did not appear any vehicles were involved, he said, Beginning in April, the Sentinel will run Pet Remembrances one time per month, on Ihc first Sunday of each month. These paid remembrances must be scheduled one week prior to the run date.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, said at the hearing Monday she was unfamiliar with Krupp's case and would look into it. But the corrections department has launched a legal fight against the Personnel Board decision in favor of Krupp. Speier called on the department to settle with Krupp. 'This is ridiculous," Speier said. "This man has read 200 books earning $72,000 a year at taxpayer expense." LOTTERY TUESDAY Daily 3 Night, 8, 3, afternoon, 1, 0, 5 Dally Derby 1st place: 10, Solid Gold 2nd place: 7, Eureka 3rd place: 11, Money Bags Race time: 1:46.89 Fantasy 5 11, 22, 25, 28, 37 Check results online at www.santacruzsentinel.com.

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When Krupp first warned about sick leave and overtime costs, COPS AND SANTA CRUZ Third arrest made in home robbery A third Seaside resident was arrested Tuesday on robbery and other charges stemming from the home-invasion robbery of a man in his Live Oak residence March 15. Sheriffs deputies did not initially suspect the unidentified 16-year-old teen was involved because he did not enter the victim's home. A search of the teen's home turned up a handgun and a bulletproof vest. Still being sought is Edeki Okoh, 21, of Seaside, who formerly lived in Santa Cruz County and has ties to the area, Sgt. Phil Wowak said.

He is believed to be in the Seaside or San Jose areas; deputies have been in touch with his family. Lee Travis Drone, 19, of Seaside, turned himself in to police Sunday, Wowak said, and Charles Earle, 20, of Seaside, was arrested by Santa Cruz deputies Thursday. The men are accused of entering the Halterman Drive home and robbing a 24-year-old man at gunpoint during a birthday party, and using the man's credit card in Wat-sonvllle and other places. SANTA CRUZ Bail set for salesman in elder fraud case A Judge turned down a request Tuesday to release a Morgan Hill insurance salesman accused of elder abuse, securities fraud and other charges on his own recog a All illlfelli largest selection of fabrics in the county, (lity'workmanshipl fiKnSS 688-4311 7000 Soquel Aptos Mon 10-4, Wed 12-4, All other days by appointment. I I Is now open In Freedom.

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