V1N39VIAI yiovna -Q- B4 The Sacramento Bee Thursday, December 6, 2007 9 Death Notices, Remembrances, Related Services (916) 321-1323, Fax (916) 321-1205, Emaikf uneralsacbee.com District: Elk Grove schools bracing for lower funding In Loving Memory of KAMMERER, Arnold Philip Of Elk Grove, December 1, 2007. Loving brother of Milt Kammerer (Malinda) of River Pines. Beloved uncle of Kathleen, Dorothy, Steven and Charles. Great uncle of Malinda Jennett, Brianna and Christy. A lifelong resident of the SacramentoElk Grove area, he is a U.S.
Army Veteran of the Korean War, aged 82 years. Friends are welcome for visitation Thursday, until and are invited to attend services Friday, December 7 at in ELK GROVE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, 686-1888. I nterment wi II follow in South East Lawn Memorial Park. HAMBLEN, Carl H.
Of Orangevale, went to Heaven on December 3, 2007, at the young age of 53 years. Loving husband of Gwen Hamblen. Inspiring daddy of Deanna (David) Jones, Shannon (Christopher) Bodily, Kristine Hamblen, and Rachel (Christian) Schaad. Adored grandpa of Alex, Grace, Joseph, Faith, Jacob, and Alaina. Beloved and only son of Bob and the late Evangeline (Vangie) Hamblen.
Baby brother of Linda Paluda and Terry Peterson. He will be remembered for his love of his girls and big heart for all who knew him. Friends are welcome for visitation on Saturday from a.m. and are invited to attend services following at 10:00 a.m. at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Orange-vale Ward Chapel (7950 Hazel Orangevale).
PRICE FUNERAL CHAPEL (725-2109), directors. TODAY'S DEATH NOTICES ADAMS, Clifford C. ALLGAIER, Carmen "Sunny" BECK, Estella Rose BEGG, John "Jack" BLEVINS, John BOWEN, Deborah (Naswall) CHRISTAINSON, Velma DREW, Agnes Mae GOMEZ, Anthony "Flaco" HAMBLEN, Carl H. HALVERSON, Nancy Ruth JOHNSON, Fallon Brittany JONES, Donald D. KAMMERER, Arnold Philip LAKE, Thelma Maxine LATINO, Monte Joseph LAWRENCE, Virginia L.
LAWSON, Anita Louise LAYTON, Norman Price LEECH, Earlene LEFEBVRE, Donald C. LEWIS, GabriellaS. LEWIS, Phyllis Mamuyac, Eleanor Georgia MCMAHON, Ryan Patrick Mc MAHON, Ryan P. MCCARTHY, Lawrence A. MEADOWS, George Thomas MEISENBACH, Vivian MUSTRA, Eli PENROD, Dora PEREIRA, John Francis PHILLIPS, Ty Lyn PORTER, Albert Richard POWERS, Jack R.
ROBERTS, James Arthur ROCHA, Frank Souza RODRIGUEZ, Josephine B. RUSSELL, Dalton Wayne SARABA, Cedo SCHILLING, Harry William SCOTLAND, Lee D. TAYLOR, Phil THOMPSON, Elizabeth WONG, Quock Chee ZIEGLER, Dorothy J. FROM PAGE Bl only 422 new students. Elk Grove Unified also is struggling to fill the new Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and Co-sumnes Oaks High School campus.
The combined campus, which can house 3,600 students, will open next fall with only 475 students, given current boundaries. The students were supposed to come from Elk Grove's Laguna Ridge neighborhood marketed as Madeira. But the development, once expected to include nearly 8,000 new homes between 2004 and 2009, is still little more than model homes and barren fields. In October, the district lowered the school impact fees it collects on new residential construction, citing slowing residential growth and decreased land values. It was the first such decrease in eight years.
"There's no question declining enrollment has become widespread," said David Gordon, superintendent of schools for the Sacramento County Office of Education. "Not only in the area, but the state as a whole." Gordon, who served as Elk Grove Unified's superintendent from 1995 to 2004, said enrollment decline can have a huge impact on a district. In extreme cases, it can result in school closures and cuts to staff and programs. The San Juan Unified School District has closed 10 schools since 2004, after losing thousands of students. In October 2002, 652 new homes were built in the district, said Baranoff.
This October, just 131 homes were built. He also looks at the birthrate in the district. A downturn in enrollment has already hit neighboring school systems with similar student populations. After growing by several hundred students each year from 1997-98 to a peak of 53,418 in 2001-02, the Sacramento City Unified School District saw its enrollment drop by more than 1,000 students each year from 2003-04 to 2006-07, when it hit 49,355. San Juan Unified saw enrollment growth, too, from 1998-99 to a peak enrollment in 2002-03 of 52,212.
By 2006-07, enrollment had fallen to 47,862. These districts are in mature, built-out communities, however. "As the housing slump gets resolved, I would expect Elk Grove to return to its previous growth," Odegaard said. Board member Brian Myers praised Odegaard for his stewardship of the district's finances. "It's like the Weather Channel saying, 'It's hurricane and one is headed right for us.
You've got our windows boarded up and we're ready for it," said Myers. "You've done an excellent job in getting us out of deficit spending and built some reserves, now we can ride out some bumps. Call The Bee's Melissa Nix, (916)478-2653. It also means less money for school districts. The state funds schools based on a formula that includes student enrollment and daily attendance.
Elk Grove Unified receives $35 per student per day in state funding. With perfect attendance, the annual amount comes to about $5,700 per student. While the district predicts a budget surplus ranging from $8 million to $10 million each year over the next three years, it will now have to be very prudent about how it spends its dollars, Odegaard said. The state is predicting a 1 0 billion budget shortfall over the next two years and has asked state agencies to find ways to trim 10 percent of their budgets. "We'll have a double whammy with (potential) declining enrollment and declining state funds," he said.
"We need to be very careful in how we approach our duties this year." The district's total operating budget this school year is $507 million and nearly 92 percent comes from the state. The district will have a better idea next week about how many students it could lose. Constan-tine Baranoff, the interim associate superintendent of facilities, is crunching the numbers. "It could be one student, it could be 10," he said. To get enrollment predictions, Baranoff looks at the number of new houses being built district-wide, as well as within individual neighborhoods.
GOMEZ, Anthony "Flaco" Anthony passed away unexpectedly at home in Sacramento, on December 3, 2007. He is survived by his mother Mary Munoz, stepfather Patrick Munoz, his children Anthony Salvador, Ramona, and Ralphy, and his only grand baby, Anthony Gomez III. He was awaiting the arrival of his second grand-baby, blessed to him by his daughter. He is also survived by his siblings Salvador Gomez Jimmy and Theresa Gomez, Phillip and Salina Hernandez, Robert and Deserie Campos, and Jaime Gomez, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anthony was born on July 15, 1963, in Sacramento and was only 44 years old.
Familia was everything to him and he loved to reminisce about the past. He enjoyed the sweet sounds of oldies and soft rock music. Anthony will be deeply missed and will live in our hearts forever. Rosary and funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 10, at St.
Rose's Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Sacramento. Anthony will be laid to rest with his father Salvador Gomez Sr. and his nephew Raymond Hernandez at St. Mary's Cemetery following the services. LAKE, Thelma Maxine In Sloughhouse Dec.
1, 2007. Wife of the late Lovis Lake who passed away Nov. 28, 2001 Mother of Dorsie (Joseph) Wilson of Sloughhouse, Robby C. (Janet) Lake of Sacramento and Edward A. Lake of Sloughhouse.
Grandmother of Scott Ott, Seana (Jay) Gubrud, Cassie (Joel) Merrill, Robin Lake, Matthew (Abbey) Lake. Great-grandmother of Apton Caitlin Merrill, Ashley, Abbie Alexis Gubrud and Jaden Lake. Sister of James (Dorothy) Matthews, Lydia White, Galen Matthews, Sarah King, and the late Twila Shenkle Robert Matthews. A native of Ottawa County, OK aged 84 years. She has lived in the Sacramento area since 1948.
She was a member of the Teamsters Local Union 227 at Campbell's Soup Co. where she retired after 35 years as a Filler Operator. Friends are respectfully invited to attend Funeral Services Saturday, Dec 8, 2007 at 1 i the East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary Chapel, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 43rd Folsom I Sacramento.
Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in her memory. BEGG, John "Jack" Oct. 19, 1919-Nov. 28, 2007 Having spent the last 2 years of his life at his son daughter-in-law's home in Rocklin, CA, Jack Begg passed away peacefully with Julie, his devoted caregiver, at his side. Just prior to his death, his loving family members spent quality time with him and witnessed a miracle, as he gave his "farewell speech" (www.
louise8.net). aving endured numerous cancer operations and inclusion body myositis, this diehard Kings' fan knew how to survive. Born in Highland Park, Michigan and a graduate of Highland Park High School. Served as a Captain in the Army Medical Administrative Corps during World War II. He obtained his BBA in accounting from the University of Detroit.
Worked for Chrysler Corporation Bendix Homes as division controller. He loved playing bridge was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Yolo Fliers Club for 30 years and president of the club from 1988-1989. Although he spent a majority of his early years in Michigan, he also lived in Kansas, So. California, and resided in Woodland for 33 years.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Betty Older; his caring wife of 1-12 years, Elizabeth Maddox; and his sister, Lee Etta Fraser. Survived by his devoted wife of 15 years, Eloise Schladweiler; his children their spouses, Jim Begg of Fair Oaks, CA, Bill Begg (Louise) of Rocklin, CA, Barbara Wilson (Ron) of Doha, Qatar, Joanne Hufford (Don) of Sacramento, CA; stepchildren, Sara Walter (Steve), John Schladweiler (Joyce), Jill Peloquin (Michael). He had 8 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Jack's life to be held on February 3, 2008 3pm at Covell Gardens, Davis, CA. JONES, Donald D.
Of Roseville, CA, passed away Nov. 26, 2007. Born on August 2, 1924 in Quimby, IA. Was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army Air Corps. He then started a long career in retail management on the west coast.
Moving to Roseville in 1982, he and Vicki owned and operated Vicki's Hallmark in Birdcage. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a loving son Terry in 1999. Don leaves behind his beloved wife, Vicki, of 57 years; his loving daughter Connie Flynn of Stockton, 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother and sister of Cherokee, IA. Private military graveside services were held on Nov. 30, 2007 i Cherokee, IA.
4 0. sv 1 'r 1 NOTE TO READERS: The Notices that follow may NOT be in true alphabetical order. Soldier: Wife says Dayton was excited to become a dad LATINO, Monte Joseph BOWEN, Deborah (Naswall) Sept 2, 1955-NOV29, 2007 Cherished daughter of David and Elaine Naswall, beloved mother of Kristine Bowen, precious sister to Ron Naswall, Cindy Hart (Scott), and Michelle Smith (Greg), and auntie to Patrick and Madeline Hart. Debbie and her joyful laughter will be greatly missed. In Sacramento, passed All Funeral Notices published in The Sacramento Bee are posted online at www.sacbee.comfuneral The notices are searchable by last name.
Guest Books are also available online for one year in which family members and friends may express their condolences. LAWRENCE, Virginia L. Longtime Sacramento resident, Virginia L. Lawrence, 92, passed away December 1 in Albuquerque, NM where she had resided the past six years. Virginia is survived by her son, Brit and his wife, Debra of Chama, NM; by her granddaughter, Michelle Mulkey and her husband, Duane and great-grandchi I-dren Karlee and Garrett of Albuquerque; by her grandson, Rocky Lawrence and his wife Kelly and re at-grandchild re Ashlyn and Braeden of Albuquerque; by her nieces, Denice Shipp, Adra Ann Ames and Margaret Hart of Sacramento; and by her wo nde rf I friend, Amelia Scivier, of the Village of Alameda in Albuquerque.
In Sacramento, Virginia worked for the General Electric Company for over thirty years. She was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Los Ninos Service League for many years. She also traveled extensively and had visited every continent. Virginia will always be loved and respected for her success in life. She will be remembered most for her dedication to her family.
A memorial service will be held at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, on Dec. 6, 2007 at In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations i Virginia's name to the Los Ninos Service League, 2760 Sutterville CA 95820. CHRISTAINSON, Velma Passed away at age 80 on December 1 2007. Graveside service on Friday, Dec. 7, at 2:00 p.m.
at Woodland Cemetery. There will be a memorial on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 5th in Rio Linda. JOHNSON, Fallon Brittany Mar 13, 1985-Nov 29, 2007 Age 22, of Elk Grove, CA died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007.
Fallon Brittany Johnson was born March 13, 1985, in Sacramento, CA to Tyrone Sandra (Laubinger) Johnson. She graduated in August 2007 from Iowa State University with bachelor's degrees in psychology and sociology. After graduation, Fallon lived in Ames, Iowa and worked as a counselor at Lutheran Social Services of Iowa. She was a four-year letter winner in softball at ISU. Fallon started all four seasons in centerfield, playing in 198 games, which ranks third in school history.
She was fourth in ISU history with 26 stolen bases. She en-i oyed visiting with friends and family and recently enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her parents, Sandy and Steven Yien, and Tyrone Johnson; one sister, Shaelah Johnson; one brother, Trenton Johnson; her grandmother, Nana Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by two uncles, Ernest Laubinger Jr. and Timothy "Mac" Reed; and grandparents, Ernest and Marianne Laubinger, and Howard Johnson.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 6, 2007 at and Viewing from to at the The Cordova Church of Christ, 10577 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA. Monetary donations will go toward the establishment of the Fallon Johnson Scholarship Fund. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. ADAMS, Clifford C. Of Carmichael, passed away on November 28, 2007.
Preceded in death by his wife Etta. Beloved father of Marvin (Mary) Adams, and Marlys Smith Cochran (Ned), and Lee (Linda) Adams. Grandfather of six and great-grandfather of 12. Beloved brother of Doris Hines and Pauline Brown. Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services at New Hope Church 7380 English Colony Penryn, on Saturday, December 8, at Noon.
Inurnment will be private. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF THE VALLEY 916-797-1448 away on uecemDer 6, 2007 from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease. Mr. Latino was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Mildred. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jim Pierce; his sons and daughters-in-law, Monte and Gail, Tom and April, Joe and Tracy; brother, John; sisters, Rosie, Vera, and Louise; grandchildren, Larry and Jimmy Pierce, Gina Kassis, Juli Santioriello, Ryan Marie Armstrong, Andy and Joseph Latino; and great-grandfather of 19.
Mr. Latino was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Anthony; rot hers, Joseph, Vince, Sam, Thomas and Louie; sisters, Annie, Frances and Mary. Born December 27, 1916 in New Orleans, a graduate of Sacramento High School, served in the United States Army and retired from Western Pacific Railroad after 46 years of service. Mr. Latino had many great qualities, but best known for his athleticism.
He was inducted into Sacramento Hall of Fame for baseball, softball, soccer and later for horseshoe pitching after claiming the world championship. Friends are invited to attend a Rosary Thursday, December 6, 2007 at at NICOLETTI, CULJIS HERBERGER Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd. 451-7284 and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 7, 2007 at at ST. ROSE CHURCH, 5961 Franklin Blvd. Interment St.
Mary's Cemetery. together but really got to know each other about three years ago. "From the first conversation we had, I knew I wanted to be part of his life. She said she moved to North Carolina when he returned from Afghanistan, and they were married soon afterward. She was six months pregnant when they learned he was going to Iraq.
"When I was pregnant," she recalled, "Kyle went out at 11 p.m. and used his last two dollars to get me the Dairy Queen hot dogs I just couldn't live without." Nicole Dayton gave birth to their son 3V2 months ago, while her husband was overseas. "The one thing I really wish he could have done was hold our son, Sean, just once," Nicole Dayton said. "He was so excited about becoming a daddy." Kyle Dayton received numerous awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. In addition to his wife, son and grandparents, he is survived by his mother, Linda McLaurin of Tracy.
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916)608-7451. enrolled at the University of California, Riverside, and Dayton enlisted in the Army in 2003. But Banuelos said the two continued to e-mail each other regularly. The friends last corresponded about three days before Dayton died. Dayton joined the military because he didn't think he was ready for college, Banuelos said, but his goal was eventually to become a police officer.
He had been with the 82nd Airborne Division since September 2005. Dayton served in Afghanistan before he was sent to Iraq in June. He was affected by his experience in Afghanistan, his friend said. "For the first time, he was not as confident in himself," Banuelos said. "He thought he was going to die." But Dayton began to get some of his old spirit back after getting married, Banuelos said.
"What I'll remember most about Kyle was his laugh," said Nicole Dayton, "and his amazing ability to make me laugh when I needed it and his unfailing selfless nature." Nicole Dayton said that she and Dayton attended high school FROM PAGE Bl Dayton, 22, of El Dorado Hills was remembered Wednesday as a steadfast friend. "If a friend was ever in need, Kyle would be the first one by their side," Dayton's wife, Nicole, of Folsom, said in an e-mail. James Banuelos agreed: "He was the most loyal person I ever met stubborn as hell, but loyal." Banuelos said the two became best friends during their junior year at Oak Ridge. "When he thought he was right, he would fight to the death to make sure people knew he was right." Banuelos said he and Kyle Dayton lived a few houses from each other in El Dorado Hills after Dayton moved in with his grandparents, Eleanor and Jim Miller. The two youths were like brothers.
"We were always there for each other," Banuelos said. They participated in football as well as track and field at Oak Ridge High. Dayton was a defensive end and outside linebacker on the varsity team, and also threw the shot put and discus, Banuelos recalled. The two went their separate ways after graduation. Banuelos Every now and then, take a second, breathe deeply, and think of me.
Smile, and know that I am always with you. ALLGAIER, Carmen "Sunny" At age 76, passed away on December 3, 2007, in Sacramento. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, laudette, daughter and son-in-law Heidi and Rafael Salazar, granddaughter Ashleigh and sister Kathleen Stanley. Funeral Services are Friday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m.
at EAST LAWN ELK GROVE MORTUARY, 9189 E. Stockton Elk Grove, Calif. Viewing will be on Thursday 10:00 a.m. p.m., with a private committal at the Sacramento Valley National Life is not about the amount of time we're given, but what we did with the time we had. Life is not about the amount of time we're given, but what we did with the time we had.
HALVERSON, Nancy Ruth Born in Montevideo, on August 27, 1922, Nancy R. Halver-son died on Sun DREW, Agnes Mae Passed away in Sacramento, CA on December 1, 2007, at the age of 95. Mae was born on February 3, 1912, in Winters, CA, but due to the death of her mother at childbirth, was raised in Dixon, CA by her grandmother, Virdella Conyers, and her uncle, Elmer McNair. Mrs. Drew enjoyed golfing and flying with her husband, John, in their private plane all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
They were also world travelers. She was a longtime member of the Del Paso Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Drew were generous benefactors to the Shriners Hospital, Sutter Hospitals, Eskaton Loaves and Fishes.
Mae had been married for 61 years before the death of her husband on December 14, 1996. Mr. Drew had once been Sacramento's largest car dealer. Mae was also predeceased by her cousins, Agnes Avilla of Woodland and Virdella Kahl of Dixon. She is survived by her cousins, Lynn Avilla, Erline Goodman and Mike Avilla and her devoted caregiver, Mau reen Young.
At her request, no services will be held. Her cremated remains will be interred at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd Street and Folsom Boulevard. Remembrances may be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1701 19th San Francisco 94122 or Sutter VNA Hospice, 1836 Sierra Gardens Ste. 160, Roseville, CA 95661. day, December 2 at age as.
bne naa lived in Rancho Cordova since 1 967, was the mother of four sons, Michael, Kris, Rex and Dan and the wife of the BECK, Estella Rose Born Jan 2, 1986 and passed Nov. 28, 2007. Estella was a nursing student. She is survived by husband, Stephen, daughter Hailey, mother Sharal, father Richard, sister Rachelle, brothers Ricky and Gary, nephew and niece, Gary, Jr. and Rachel.
Viewing will be Thursday, Dec. 6 from 2-4 PM, and services Friday, Dec. 7 at 3:00 PM, both at North Sacramento Funeral Home, 725 El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. We love you and you will be missed.
late Lt. col. A.K. I Halverson, a fighter Pilot in Drone: Unmanned aircraft won't be used to spy, police chief says both WWII and the Korean war. Nancy and Hal ma rried i Phoe nix, in 1942 I and chose to retire LAYTON, Norman Price Passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007, at the age of 87 from cancer.
He is survived by his daughter Donna Ryan, son-in-law Michael Ryan, grandsons Scott Schweiger (Sandy), Larry Schweiger and a granddaughter Kathy Layton, great-grandson Zachary, Blake and Hunter, great-grand-daughter Amber Schweiger. Norm was in the Auto Wrecking business for 40 years. His favorite past time was going to garage sales. A celebration of Norm's good and full life will be held on Friday, December 14, at his daughters at Noon. In lieu of flowers and to honor him donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
here after 24 years in the military. As an Air Force family, she lived in many places, including: Greenville, Mississippi, Wiesbaden AFB in Germany, Webb AFB in Big Spring, Texas and Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas. Nancy dearly loved to dance, travel and, debate politics; and, as the consummate hostess, threw many memorable co*cktail and dinner parties for friends. Widely read, she learned to paint in Paris, to ski in Kitzbuhl and to cook from visiting Pakistani pilots, all the while raising four rambunctious boys. She was also very adventurous, having crossed into East Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie before the Berlin Wall was built.
She once had an audience with Pope John, a highlight in her life, and was a delightful and accomplished raconteur, entertaining family and friends with her wonderfully funny stories. Although Nancy suffered with dementia during the last two and a half years, she kept the care staff at Sunrise Assisted Living entertained and enchanted with her wickedly funny sense of humor. She is survived by Michael and Kathy Halverson of Richardson, Texas, Rex and Gail Halverson of Folsom, California, and her sister Betty Lou Broadbent of Omaha, Nebraska. She is also survived by three grandchildren Michael E. Halverson, Kara Brogan and Brett Halverson and four greatgrandchildren Ashley, Katelyn, Lillian and Melodie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and two sons, Dan and Kris Halverson. Since Nancy died in the same week as her son Kris, a joint memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 803 Figue-roa Street in Old Folsom. A private funeral service is planned at Fair Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St.
Michael's Episcopal Day School Memorial Fund at 2140 Mission Carmichael, CA 95608 or the Salvation Army. BLEVINS, John "Jay" Lee Mar 31, 1945- Dec 2, 2007 Born March 31, 1945, to John Blevins, and Ruby Timmins (Haines), of Dos Palos, California. His parents and sister, Belva, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, John Lee Blevins, III and his family of Marysville, CA. Also survived by his sisters and their families: Thelma Shelton (Blevins) and her husband, James; Jerry Wyatt (Blevins); Susan Zemansky (Timmins) and Doug; Diana Chamberlain (Timmins) and James; and his brother, Donald Timmins and Brenda.
He will be deeply missed by his 3 grandchildren, 14 nephews, 4 nieces and many, many family and friends. Jay was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying many days hunting and fishing. Jay was well loved by all those who crossed his path. Family and close friends are welcome to join us in celebrating Jay's life at 1:00 PM Saturday. 916-517-0344 for information.
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He said the aircraft will not be used to spy and will act as a cost-effective complement to helicopters. "All of the laws that apply to privacy issues apply to this," he said. Mark Bateson, an electronics engineer who works as a consultant to the Police Department and has been flying radio-controlled aircraft for 30 years, designed the device in his garage and is donating it to the department. Bateson said he believes the aircraft will "save somebody's life someday" and will also save the department money. "What we need to do during this budget crunch is to get more out of our technology," he said.
The department is applying for federal grants that would be earmarked specifically to run the aircraft. Stanley said the fact that police helicopters can be expensive to use and maintain "ensures departments will only use them when they really need them. "When technology becomes automated and cheaper and easier, then it destroys the natural limits on surveillance," he said. FAA approval is required to fly any aircraft used for anything other than recreational use, including unmanned drones. The Police Department is in the process of applying for a certificate of authority from the FAA and is hoping its aircraft will be operational by next summer.
At first, police plan to use the aircraft only at crime scenes, where it would fly tight patterns within view of officers on the ground. Eventually, officials hope the drone will take off from and land at the department's communications center near Tahoe Park and be used to find missing children, monitor levees during heavy rains and detect prowlers. Najera said the aircraft would have been useful during an incident Monday at the Save Mart in east Sacramento in which an alleged robber held up the store and retreated into the attic. Officers searched the store for five hours longer than a helicopter could be used at one incident before determining the suspect had gotten away. "It will never truly replace a trained police officer in the air, but it will certainly be a very cost-effective alternative to that," Najera said.
Call The Bee's Ryan LRUs, (916) 321-1085. FROM PAGE Bl a prototype and working on the technology that will link video and infrared images taken by the drone to officers on the ground and in helicopters. The department said it already has much of the technology in place to broadcast the images and that the project's start-up costs are minimal. The FAA said it has seen an increase in the number of law enforcement agencies across the country interested in using unmanned drones, but so far only police departments in Houston and Miami have begun testing the technology. The Sacramento Police Department has not flown its prototype, because it has not completed its application to the FAA.
The American Civil Liberties Union has been monitoring law enforcement's use of drones "for a couple of years now" and is concerned it is "another example of the technology getting ahead of the law," said Jay Stanley, director of the ACLU's technology and liberty program. "It certainly goes beyond the old-fashioned notion of privacy that most people have, especially when you start talking about infrared," Stanley said. "Your perception of your privacy and what the police can do are two differ It's the quality, not the length of life that matters most. on lino Hmoral OuotLnooi: ii lolioo.coinfunoral: CA" licKucrnncnui Iki OUTPUT: 120507 21:24 USER: BFINLEY BEEBR0AD MASTER 06-26-02.
