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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 The Lompoc Record A3 Local News County officials unfazed by big budget hole VIVA Pet of the Week Budget shows shortfall for 2010-11 County budget revenues vs. expenditures 2007-'1 5 fflk 007-08 '08-09 '09-10 '10-11 '11-12 '12-15 '1 3-14 '14-15 Fewer jobs; greater costs M.tooffull-nmeco coo 5200 Total cost of employee salaries and benefits i'ii' I i I 2004-05 '05-06 '06-07 '07-08 '08-10 '09-10 SIK3 come at a time when staff levels and programs and services for the public have been cut three years running. "We are facing some extremely difficult times, and we have to look at a myriad of tools," said Wolf who asked for the amount of savings re -alizedby implementing an early retirement incentive Board members requested other budgetary figures, but on the whole it seemed they would bide their time on comments until the Feb 23 meeting. In two weeks the county's departments will outline proposed staff and service cuts needed to balance the 2010 -11 budget. The supervisors did get more vocal when the potential effects of the governor's proposed state budget were presented.

The state faces a $19.9 billion hole through June 30, 2011, and the proposed budget indicates deep cuts to health andhuman services. If the federal government bails the state out to the tune of $6.9 billion, staff estimates show that the county's Cal-WORKS program will lose $5.5 million, in-home support services will see $26.5 million in cuts and Healthy Families, alow-cost children's health insurance will lose $200,000. BySamWomack staff writer swomacklompocrecord.com Other than taking a firm stance against executive bonuses, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors had a relatively mild reaction Tuesday to the news that the county will be $38.7 million in the hole for the 2010 -11 fiscal year. The gap is the result of increasing county staff salaries and retirement and health benefits, according to the presentation the board received and filed during its meeting in Santa Maria. If the board chooses to maintain current staffing levels, it would cost an additional $13.6 million in salaries and $25.1 million in employee benefits $20 million of which is due to the county's increased contribution rate to the employee pension fund.

In the board's budget packet, an estimated been included in the budget estimates for executive project bonuses, but county staff explained it was tentative at best and probably unsustainable "There is no place for executive bonuses ever, but es -pecially now," said 2nd Dis trict Supervisor Janet Wolf. "Nobonuses" agreedlst District Supervisor Salud Carbajal. "It sounds awful." He added that the board shouldbe fair with regard to salary negotiations with management and with em -ployee unions. On Tuesday, two of the four public speakers were representatives for separate county employees unions, andboth urged the board to consider a 30-year amortization period for retirement costs. Last year, the Board of Retirement working on request from the Board of Supervisors, increased the debt payment plan for pension contributions from a 15 -year to a 17-year amortization rate.

Bumping it to a 3 0 -year plan would decrease the annual cost, perhaps staving off cuts to staff and services, but it would cost the county an additional 1 billion in new debt that taxpayers would have to pay" over time said county CEO Mike Brown. He reiterated that the supervisors "took a prudent, middle-ground step" in attempting to pay down the pension fund's losses in the recent stock market decline The enormous increases in pension and salary costs Full-time equivalents Executive Office However, if the federal funds don't come through, the governor's proposal would eliminate those three programs as well as maneuver funding and require -ments regarding Medi- Cal, mental health, parole and prison programs. "I'm so dismayed by this budget It's a phony budget Carbajal said. "It's draconian, unacceptable, ridiculous and phony." "It would decimate services for our most vulnerable citizens," he added. Even with these strong words, though, long-time government watchdog Andy Caldwell said, "(I) just don't see the Board of Supervisors in emergency mode." Contributed Yvette was rescued as a young kitten from a feral colony after her mother was trapped by a neighbor and removed from the city.

She is a beautiful 8-month-old torti who loves attention. She has been in foster care for several months and now wants a permanent home. She enjoys the company of other cats and prefers to snuggle in bed at night. If you have room in your home for another feline, please stop by to visit with Yvette at VIVA Pet Adoption Center, 133 North from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Call 735-6741 or visit www.viva.petfinder.com. AUDIT: Frontier adds daily flights from SB to Denver STAFF REPORT WALLIN: Continued from pageA2 noting that they will testify against Wallin in the trial in exchange for leniency concerning their punishment "They see him pull the trigger and then hear the gun go off," Bramsen said. "They're speechless" she added. During his opening statement Wallin said that at the time Grinder was killed, he had afull-time job that he quit to attend Hancock College.

"Is that something a gang member does?" he asked. Wallin added that he is a father. The owner of the house in which Grinder was report -edly tiedup will testify that events never transpired the way the prosecution claims they did on that October night, he said. The owner of the car the prosecution alleges Wallin used to drive Grinder to the spot where he was killed will testify that she never let Wallin borrow the car, the defendant said. Wallin said that the only people who say they saw him commit murder are those who have been offered le -niency in exchange for their testimony.

In addition, four witness -es have four different stories, the defendant said. "Five years later, I'm still trying to find out what hap-penedto Jeremy Grinder," Wallin said. He said six bullet shells were found on a dirt road in the area Grinder's body was found, and Wallin said he be -lieves someone shot around Grinder, hitting him with the final shot as Grinder moved. Someone 's playing with Jeremy Grinder," Wallin said. The trial is set to resume Thursday with testimony from prosecution witnesses.

numbers, according to Dow's report. Since the charter school is located within the geographic boundaries of the Lompoc Unified School District the district is responsible for monitoring the school, including looking over the audit reports. The look at Manzanita's financial track record comes just weeks before the school's organizers will formally ask for permission to open a second, similar charter school named Madrone The LUSD Board of Education is scheduled to hold a public hear -ing on Feb. 23 to consider the re -quest. District Superintendent Greg Kampf told the board to expect a full agenda at that meeting, including the district's enrollment projections and staffing plans for next school year, as well as an update on labor negotiations.

The public board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and be held in the district office 13 01 North A St. Continued from pageAl and has autonomy over how to use the money at its disposal. "We just verify the dollars and verify the attendance," Smith said. The annual audit shows Man-zanita, an elementary school featuring an emphasis on dual-language immersion, operating well in the black for the 2008-2009 year, with net assets of more than $143,406.

According to the first interim report, Manzanita's biggest budgetary strains are coming from school growth. Transportation for the majority of the school's students tobe moved from downtown Lompoc to the school location on Vandenberg AFB costs $130,000 annually, according to Nancy Dow, who han -dies fiscal services for the school. Another major expense has been the hiring of two additional teachers to match enrollment Frontier Airlines' summer schedule announced Tuesday includes new twice-daily nonstop service between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Denver International Airport beginning June 4. Fares for the new service will be available for purchase Sunday onFrontierAirlines.com. Daniel Shurz, Frontier's vice president of planning and strategy, said the delivery of three new Airbus A320s and additional Embraer 190 aircraft this spring will allow the airline to expand its serv -ice to new andunderservedmarkets out of Denver.

Frontier's Santa Barbara service will be flown by the 99-passenger Embraer 190s, with leather seating in atwo-by-two configuration. In addition to the new Santa Barbara service Frontier also announced the launch of service between Denver and Long Beach and will add a fifth daily frequency to San Francisco on May 14. ou uaries Marvin Jacob "Sandy" Sands Henry "Butch" Weigel, Jr. nally Caltrans said the roadway would be shut down two to three weeks, but later indicated the work would take much longer. CalPortland Construction of Santa Maria has been awardedthe $900,000 contract to repair the road, Shivers said.

Funding for the repairs comes from a special account for emergencies, according to Caltrans officials. CLOSED: Continued from pageAl site will continue for 12 hours a day, seven days a week, he said. A sinkhole about two car lengths long formed in a section of the highway north of San Antonio Road, causing the pavement to buckle and collapse. The roadway has been closed since Jan. 21.

Origi Services tor Marvin Jacob Sandy Sands will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 135 South Lompoc, CA, with Pastor Joe Byrd officiating. A light luncheon will follow. Sandy was born June 15, 1915 and left peacefully to be with the LORD February 4, 2010. He was born in Creston, California on the Twitchell Ranch. The family moved to Santa Barbara, where he later met his lovely wife, Mary Ida Henry Butch Weigel, Jr.

passed away on January 31, 2010 at the age of 64. He was born on January 2, 1946 in Orange, New Jersey. After 14 years of service in the United States Air Force, he attended the Police Academy, graduating with valedictorian honors. He became a member of the Lompoc Police Department for 8 years before joining the Santa Barbara County Marshall's Office who later merged with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department. An injury in 2003 led to an early retirement.

SALESALESALE During his time with the Lompoc Police Department, he became an Expert Marksman, Fingerprinting Expert, a Certified CPR instructor, Self Defense instructor and helped at the Lompoc Police Firing Range. Butch coached many youth football and baseball teams with three sons, touching the lives of many families in the community. When Butch wasn't coaching on the sidelines you could find him behind a video camera recording the games. Survivors include his wife of 43 years MaryAnn Weigel; children Michael, Joey and his wife Cherridah and their daughter Jordan of Lompoc, Donnie and wife Tiffany and their children Chase and Cooper of Las Vegas, NV. A private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Come in and let Bobby show you all the great buys at 50 off on selected ladies apparel jewelry PLUS ALL giftware.and take an additional 10 off ALL GIFTWARE. 101 No. Street 757-9772 LACE Rena M. Brosche OollllIK i.Vil Mow.

thcu Sat. 10 5:30 7tfi- in hi1 Lk? fi i v.ul.ir imK- Nile irca h.miir nk. DeMotte. She, at about 17 years, viewed him through her kitchen window and grabbed a freshly baked cinnamon roll, ran out to the Model jumped up on the running board and asked, "Wanna bite?" They were wed on August 10, 1936 in the same town at the First Presbyterian Church. He was drafted into the Civilian Conservation Corps in August 1934 and served on the Ridge Route building bridges and roads.

He graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1933 and then from Santa Barbara State Teacher's Normal School (now UCSB) in 1943. Sandy and Mary Ida moved to Delano in 1945 with their two daughters. He was employed as an industrial arts teacher. He was soon hired as the new building inspector for the City of Delano and held this position until he retired in 1979. He was a tireless and relentless worker, helping others with personal endeavors and community events throughout his 31 years of service to the community.

After retirement, Sandy and Mary Ida visited many friends and family in their motor home. His greatest joy was being with family and encouraging others. His spirit has endeared him to so many people, from family to Comprehensive Care friends and staff, to Bethany Lutheran Church family and on into all facets of his life. He left a wonderful legacy by setting a great example for all to follow. Although we miss him greatly, we rejoice in the knowledge that he is celebrating eternity with our LORD, Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ida; and grandson, Mitchell Lane. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Peachey of Kent, Washington, and Laurie Lane of Lompoc; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Darlene Sands of Weiser, Idaho. Extended family includes Michael, Pam and Samantha Peachey; Joel, Kristin, Rachel, Emily Robinson; Mark, Holli, Savanah, Andrew and Ryan Peachey; Chris Lane; David Lane; Gina, Noelle and Michelle Lane; Brian, Teresa and Owen Lane. He will be missed by those who loved him, and remembered as a kind, gentle, caring man who was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3150 Loma Vista Ventura.

IV Rena M. Brosche of Lompoc quietly and peacefully went to join the angels with her loved ones by her side on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the age of 64. Rena was born February 27, 1945 to Phil and Audrey Brosche in Santa Maria. A resident of Lompoc for the last 2 years Jfo a ta cat she worked as a kitchen aid with the vocational training center in Santa Maria. tfbokol Rena enjoyed ice cream, Diet Coke, westerns and coloring, and was crazy about Elvis.

She had a delightful sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. She touched everyone around her and was loved by anyone who knew her. Rena is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Juanita and Chuck Hopkins of Modesto, brother-in-law Larry Dufer, her nephews Eric Palmer, Brad and Cindi Dufer and their family, niece Michele Breves and her husband Art, niece Charlane Von Langen and her husband Peter. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister Phyllis Durfur. She is also survived by her extended family, Waive and Francisco Navarro of Lompoc, Marta Dela Mora of Lompoc, Miguel Murillo of Lompoc, Robert and Sara Delibertis of Lompoc, Anthony and Gianni Navarro, Ricardo, Michael and Ruben Murillo, Luciano, Trey, Adrianna, Jewelianna Delibertis, Jose Napoles, Teresa Bravo, Cindy Grayum, April Gilmore, Jorday, Alex and Kenzie Gilmore of Bakersfield, Felisa Ancheta and her VTC family.

The celebration of Rena's life was held at her home in Lompoc. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. Rena will be forever in our hearts. A "Family Tradition" For more than 80 years DEATHNOTICES MRS. DORCAS IVA LEACH, age 92, passed away February 9, 2010.

Resident of Santa Maria, CA. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory. www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com 376 Ave of Flags, Buellton (805) 688-5581 www.peasoupan dersens.net.