B2 Friday, January 8, 2010 INVESTIGATION Fresno police confer near where an officer shot an individual near the corner of Yale LOCAL REGION police car are items taken from the suspect. Fresno officer involved in shooting By PAULA LLOYD and JIM GUY The Fresno Bee FRESNO Fresno police officers shot a Latino man in his 40s who they say refused to show his hands and reached into his pants, as if to pull a weapon, after stealing a purse from an 85-year-old woman in a central Fresno supermarket parking lot, Chief Jerry Dyer said this afternoon. Dyer provided the following information during a news conference at Blackstone and Yale avenues, about a block from the shooting site: A witness called police shortly after noon to report an armed robbery in the parking lot of the Save Mart Supermarket at Blackstone and Clinton avenues, and to provide the whereabouts of the alleged robber, whom the witness was following by car. The witness saw the man run inside a nearby FIORINA CONTINUED FROM PAGE BI primary. Fiorina, 55, who presided over a controversial merger with Compaq, left Hewlett Packard with an estimated $42 million severance package.
She called herself a product of "the American dream." But she said that dream is endangered by burdensome government regulations and too many taxes. The struggles of San Joaquin Valley farmers are a prime example of too much meddling from "professional politicians," Fiorina said. "A two-inch fish called a smelt has more respect from Barbara Boxer than 43,000 people who are out of work," said Fiorina, to a round of applause. Fiorina pledged to undo the government decision to cut off water to Valley farmers to protect the endan- PAGEANT CONTINUED FROM PAGE BI toward a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hopes to perform research at the graduate level. She'll perform a concerto on the violin.
She's the daughter of Alejandro Castillo and Adriana Signorini of Merced. Myla Bastien, the 18-yearold daughter of Lana Bastien of Los Angeles. She's a freshman at UC Merced. Her career ambition is to become a general surgeon. She will perform a contemporary dance.
Erika Maldonado, a 22-year-old graduate of UC Merced and the daughter of Oscar and Cecilia Maldonado of Granada Hills. Erika is employed as a therapist for Pacific Child Family Associates. She will be performing a jazz dance. Laura Schwarz, an 18-year-old freshman at San Jose State University and POLICE CALLS Merced police responded to 221 calls in shifts Wednesday through Thursday. The following is a short list of those calls: THURSDAY 2:08 a.m.
Report of an assault at 18th Street, between and streets. 5:49 a.m. Report of a residential burglary at Glen Merced Sun-Star, Merced, Calif. FRESNO and warns he is armed, said Sgt. Dave Ramos of Pharmacy bandit the department's Street sought by police Violence Unit.
Fresno police have two The robber probably is detectives searching an addict, and he may also fulltime for a bandit who be dealing drugs as well, robbed or tried to rob Ramos said. That may be has at least eight pharmacies why he struck four stores of the drug Oxycontin in one night. since October, including The bandit is white, 20 four on Tuesday. to 30 years old, 6-feet tall The robber presents a with a thin or medium note demanding the drug build. FRESNO meat market and then run out the back.
Two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car who happened to be in the area saw the suspect and chased him on foot. The suspect refused to follow officers' commands. One officer shot the suspect after he appeared to go for a weapon. The suspect was shot in the rear of his right shoulder. Dyer said he did not know if the suspect had turned away from the officer before 1 he was shot.
During the robbery, the suspect allegedly brandished a weapon, Dyer said. Police found a loaded silver revolver in the suspect's pants, he said. Police also found the woman's checkbook and other items from her purse in the suspect's possession, Dyer said. MODESTO BEE PHOTO BY DARRYL BUSH Carly Fiorina, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, calls herself a product of the American dream.
gered delta smelt. After a few minutes of opening re- The suspect was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. Dyer said his wound was not life threatening. More information about the suspect's identity was not immediately available. Dyer said investigators will attempt to determine if the suspect was involved in other recent street robberies in the area.
Fresno's new police auditor, Eddie Aubrey, spoke at the news conference after Dyer. "I will be monitoring the process of the investigation to see exactly what's going on and I will receive updates from officers. I'll be reviewing every aspect." Aubrey said he will closely monitor investigators' interviews, either in person or by listening to tapes of the interviews. After the investigation is complete, Aubrey will prepare a recommendation for the Fresno city manager. and ideas from the audience.
"I was impressed with the fact that she was letting the Valley have a voice," said Ray Prock, the Farm Bureau secretary. "She didn't talk at us; she let us talk, too." Retired Burchell Nursery sales representative Ladd Hackler called Fiorina a "breath of fresh air" who reminds him of Sarah Palin. But he noted that Fiorina was preaching to the choir at the Farm Bureau talk. Hackler said he doubted her pro-ag message would play well in Los Angeles or San Francisco. "There at too many gooders for the fish, and there's plenty of food at the store," Hackler said, meaning that city dwellers often are ignorant about where their food comes from.
"There's a disconnect. People who live there don't understand ag and for questions why we Jose State University seeking a bachelor's in marketing; Sophie Andrade, 22, a graduate of UC Berkeley studying for Juris Doctorate degree; Erin Bolhorst, 23, a student at UC Santa Cruz studying toward a bachelor's in sociology; Shantel Byrd, 20, a student at CSU Monterey Bay majoring in teledramatic arts and technology; Alexandra Calingo, 22, a postgraduate student at Dominican University of California in biological sciences. Tiffany Flossman, 20, student at UC Davis, a junior genetics major; Nicole Honaker, 24, a graduate of CSU Sacramento with a bachelor's of science in kinesiology; Elizabeth Kress, 23, a graduate of Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in advertising and marketing; Jasmine Nachtigall, 19, a sophom*ore at Stanford University studying for a bachelor's in economics and a master's in public policy; 9:39 a.m. Report of a sex offense on Sugarbird Court. 10:31 a.m.
Report of a noninjury accident on Loughborough Drive between Avenue and Santa Rosa Court. 2:05 p.m. Report of a noninjury accident at Merced and Almond Avenue. 3:25 p.m. Report of graffiti at North Bear Creek Drive between Street and Park Place.
4:02 p.m. Report of an assault at Street and Gerard Avenue. 5:46 p.m. Report of a OBITUARIES Obituaries in the Merced Sun-Star are paid announcements prepared by local funeral homes and survivors of the deceased. They are published here as-is, without any editing from Merced Sun-Star staff.
BARBARA LOIS WALKENHORST August 14, 1932 January 5, 2010 Barbara Lois Walkenhorst, 77, passed away on January 5, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center Merced from the results of diabetes and heart complications. Barbara was born to Clyde and Caroline Blades in Fresno, August 14, 1932. She was raised in Peppertown, Indiana and moved to California in 1950, residing in Sanger, Selma and Fresno, before moving to Merced in 2001. She was a homemaker. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Elaine Valladao (Randy) of Merced, son, Rick (Kim) of Clovis, daughter Patricia Kromberg of Texas, and daughter Carolyn Kromberg of Fresno; one grandson, Monte Valladao of Merced; brothers Carson Blaydes of Springville and Robert Blaydes (Carol) of Clovis.
She is also survived by special friends and neighbors, Joe and Robbie Rios. She was preceded in death by her companion cat, Baldy. Barbara was a great seamstress who made many of her daughter's clothes when growing up and also made beautiful quilts. She was a Lakers and Nascar fan and loved watching her sports on television. She relished her independence, and once losing the ability to drive, would get all around town on her scooter and the Bus.
Her grandson, Monte, was her biggest pride and joy and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially loved going to the Blaydes cousin reunions, most recently attending in Foley, Alabama and Clovis. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Plainsburg Cemetery. Chaplain Steven Heath will officate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home FD 538 209-722-4191 ORMOND JAMES SOUZA March 9, 1944 January 5, 2010 Ormond James Souza, 65, of Los Banos California passed away on January 5th, 2010. He was born on March 9th, 1944 in Oakland California and moved to Los Banos as an infant, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was retired from the San Joaquin Valley Dairymen Assoc, where he worked for over 37 years. Ormond had a passion for classic cars and enjoyed working on them in his spare time.
He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved to visit his daughters and grandchildren in San Diego, which he called his second home. He is survived by his fiance Heidi Ceccarelli of Los Banos; daughters and son-in-laws, Tamara and Jason Carrillo and Myshel and Justin Romans all from San Diego, CA; brother Louis Ciuffo and sisters Linda fa*gundes and Colleen Cristea; grandchildren Tannen Carrillo and Jace Madox Ro-. mans. Ormond was also preceded in death by his mother Valentina Cuiffo, father Pete Souza, and grandparents Manuel and Virginia Brandon. A visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m.
with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Los Banos Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church followed by a funeral mass on Monday January 11th at 10:30 AM also at the church. Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Los Banos.
FRANK T. GUERRERO July 6, 1924 December 29, 2009 Frank was born in Needies, California to Pedro Guerrero and Catalina Silva; he passed away in Modesto, California at the age of 85. He attended Livingston High School. He was a welder at Mare Island Shipyard during WWII, until he was drafted by Uncle Sam in to the United States Army in 1943. He was a truck driver delivering produce over 40 years for Ed Nahas and Sons Produce in Merced, and OK Produce in Fresno.
Frank was married to Adelina Valdez from 1943 to 1977. In 1978 he married Evva Jean Rodriguez. He was a very active member of Sociedad Morelos, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and belonged to the Teamsters Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evva Jean; first wife Adelina and their infant daughter, Gloria; sisters, Mary Massetti and Lucy Navarro; brothers, Martin and Raymond Guerrero; daughter-in-law, Liz Guerrero and granddaughter Alicia Guerrero. Frank T.
is survived by daughters, Betty (Jorge Perez) Santillo, Roxanne Bryson; sons, Alvin (Maria) Guerrero, Charles (Carnation) Guerrero, Eddie Guerrero, George Guerrero and Frank J. (Cindy) Guerrero, Paul (Barbara) Rodriguez and Mark (Sherree) Rodriguez. He will also be missed by his 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Bertha Valencia, Margaret Mendoza, Isabel Navarro, Pauline Garcia and brothers, Manuel Guerrero, Joe and John Navarro. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m.
on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 Street Merced, CA. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Avenue Fresno, CA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Miller's Place, 730 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, California 95350. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans need water." the daughter of Richard and Diane Schwarz.
She graduated from Merced High School in June 2009. She will perform a ballet piece. Briana Verderber, the 17-year-old daughter of Gerard and Mary Ann Verderber. She's a senior at Buhach Colony High School and after graduation will begin her first year of college at CSU, Stanislaus. She will perform a vocal selection.
Two other titles will be awarded the same evening. Miss Yosemite Valley and Miss Sierra Nevada will be selected from the young women competing in the open competition. It's open to any young woman from California. The competition will be held with Miss Merced County, but with separate judging, organizers said. Thirteen young women will compete for the two open titles.
They are Felicia Alvarez, 22, a student at San Avenue, between East Santa Fe Avenue and East 26th Street. WEDNESDAY 6:42 a.m. Report of a commercial burglary on Riggs Avenue, between South West Avenue and Falcon Way. 7:17 a.m. Report of graffiti on Street, between Craig Drive and Sandy Lane.
8:53 a.m. Report of graffiti on Main Street, between Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. 9:18 a.m. Report of an assault of McKee Road and Olive Avenue.
Sara Risvold, 20, Porterville College, general education; Sarah Rutan, 22, graduate of San Jose State University with a bachelor's in public relations; Marissa Santana, 19, CSU Monterey Bay, pursuing a bachelor's; Brittany Taylor, 20, Saddleback Community College and Saddleback College; Jennifer Humble, 18, Dominican University, pursuing a bachelor's in biology. The current Miss California 2009, Kristen Cavinder, (Miss Yosemite Valley 2009) will be on hand to perform and to crown the new titleholders. She will leave the next week for Las Vegas where she'll compete in the 2010 Miss America Pageant. Presale tickets may be obtained from any of the contestants and committee members. For more information, call (209) 261-9363.
residential burglary at 12th Street, between and streets. 6:47 p.m. Report of a noninjury accident at Yosemite Avenue and Street. 8:53 p.m. Report of vandalism at Branco Avenue.
To report crimes, call the Merced Police Department at (209) 385-6912, or the automated tip-line at (209) 385-4725. To report gang crimes, call the Merced Multi-Agency Gang Task Force at (209) 385-7314 or toll-free, call (866) 264-5251. Callers can always remain anonymous. For emergencies, 911. Merced Funeral Home.
Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home FD 538 209-722-4191 DOUGLAS LAVERE MOREN Jan.21, 1955 Dec. 7, 2009 A memorial service is planned for 11AM Sat. Jan. 9,2009 at the Livingston United Methodist Church on 11695 W. Olive, Livingston, CA.
For information on placing obituaries, please contact the Obituaries Coordinator Lindsay Swanson (209) 385-2463 The deadline for submitting an obituary is for the following day. The obituary desk is open Monday through Friday,.
