Santa Maria Times from Santa Maria, California • 11

Monday, June 24, 2002 SANTA MARIA TIMES A11 SPACE CAMP: Continued from page A-1 "The crew has to get along. They haven't figured that one out." Shouts of "lift it up" and "turn it over" came from the satellite builders in the pool as they struggled to assemble the structure. Others battled over the basics. "See how this team is working together, and this team had a breakdown in communications?" Hollister asked. Ford said the experience wrestling with plastic pipes taught her about working together as a team, and the challenges of communicating in a group event.

She said when she urged fellow teammates to put the structure down, they moved it up. "It was really hard," said Stephanie Horn, 10, of Lompoc. "It's hard to stay up and put things together at the same time." Derrin Stull, 11, of Vandenberg Air Force Base said the program taught teamwork and strength. 'Actually, it's very hard," he said. "Water gets in the tube, so it's heavy." Assembling a satellite is just one of many activities youth get to do during the summer's eight week-long sessions that include building rockets, learning about space and just having a good time.

The program which was designed by a group of engineers who work at Vandenberg Air Force Base, focuses on hands-on, mind-on learning. "It's very fun, and you build stuff. Its just been a lot of fun," added Horn, 10, of Lompoc, adding she learned about the solar system and how to put together a rocket. "Not, like, real rockets, but you know, John Franklin Pierce John Franklin Pierce, 75, of Orcutt died June 21, 2002 at his residence. He will be cremated and a or "Jack," was born March 8, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa.

He married Lois in 1947. He moved to California in 1953 to work for the Air Force civil service as a carpenter. He was transferred to Vandenberg AFB in 1958 as a foreman and took up residence in Los Alamos. In 1968, he was employed by Motel 6 as a construction superintendent and traveled the United States building motels. He took an early retirement and became a self employed carpenter and relocated to Santa Maria.

He loved to travel the country on his motorcycles and go camping and fishing. He was a man of many talents from mechanical and construction to drawing and writing. He also loved music and sports. His greatest pride was in his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lois L.

Pierce; son Bill Pierce and wife Becky Pierce; son Jim Pierce and wife Patty Pierce; daughter, Debi Lemos and husband Mike Lemos; grandchildren, Mark Pierce and Erin Fitzgerald, Beau Pierce, Kimberly Pierce, Melissah Bridge, Jimmy Pierce and greatgranddaughter Cassidy Pierce; brother David Pierce, sisters, Vivian Bond and Peg Worrell and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Pamela Pierce, fa- graveside service will be held in his memory at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at Los Alamos Cemetery with Rev. Jason Asselstine officiating. A reception will follow at Los Alamos park.

Mr. Pierce John, With water splashing around her, Stephanie Horn struggles to keep part of the 'satellite' frame submerged. wooden rockets." "I'd like to inspire everyone to come here because it's a really fun place to come to and you learn about space, too," said Stull. 1 Staff writer Janene Scully can be reached at (805,) 739-2214 or by e-mail at ther James Pierce and mother Bessie Pierce, and brothers James, Charles and Ray Pierce. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory.

Eugene Edward Dulany Eugene Edward Dulany, 78, of Nipomo passed away June 21, 2002 in a Visalia hospital. Visitation will be at the Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach on Wednesday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The funeral service will be at the Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rick Eastman of the Church of the Nazarene in San Luis Obispo officiating.

A graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Santa Maria Cemetery. Officiating will be the Nipomo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post He was born in Stratford, Calif. on March 20, 1924 and was a graduate of Lemoore High School. Mr.

Dulany was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was a flight engineer on B- 17s from England to Germany. He started farming at the age of 10 in Stratford, continuing until 1959. He was then involved in vehicle maintenance for Kings County and the city of Hanford and after that he was the for Lyon Moving and Storage. A Nipomo resident since 1974, he was a member of the Nipomo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10978 where he was a past commander.

Mr. Dulany's favorite enjoyments of life were his family, fishing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shirley Dulany of Nipomo; five children, Dorothy Ann McKinley of Hanford, Patricia Martella and husband Robin of Hanford, Betty Jean Oliveira of Hanford, Roland Dulany and wife Kelly of Nipomo, Willie Dulany and wife Roni of Yerington, 17 grandchildren, seven great dren, one brother, John Everhart and wife Betty of Auburn; RESTROOM PRODUCTS PAPER and DISPENSERS ODOR CONTROL TRASH LINERS Where Quality Service Means Value Cleaning Supply Warehouse 1000 N. Broadway, Santa Maria (805) 739-5354 ale Ant Fires merge into single blaze of 300,000 acres SHOW LOW, Ariz. Two wildfires raging unchecked through paper dry forest merged Sunday into a single blaze of about 300,000 acres that threatened to burn into this evacuated town, a fire official said.

Shanna Ford of Boron, encircles herself in the frame of the mock satellite during the camp exercise. Photos by Ed Obituaries one sister, Eileen Benito of Lemoore; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Dulany was preceded in death by his former wife and lifetime friend Betty Kredo in November 2001, one son, Eddie Dulany, in April 1985; and three brothers, Harold, Leonard and Cloyd Fall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10978, 450 Eucalyptus, Nipomo, 93444.

Arrangementd are under the direction of the Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach. Michael M. "Mike" Farrell Before they came together, stroyed about 185 homes lands of eastern Arizona, 25,000 people had fled towns, including Show See complete story on A4 An Erickson Sky-Crane, golf course after filling water that will be used Show Low, Sunday Low Firefighter Randy out, looks towards down the fires had deelsewhere in the highand as many as more than half a dozen Low. above, lifts off from a with about 2,500 gallons of to fight the Rodeo fire near afternoon. Right, Show Chevalier, acting as a lookthe smoke and fire touching on the edge of the town.

Photos by Associated Press worked several years for Learning Science in the production of educational videos. Mike was a member of the Santa Maria Valley Carvers, the 16th Infantry Regiment Assoc. and the National Rifle Assoc. He was a former member of the Santa Maria Elks Lodge and the Exchange Club of Santa Maria (past president). His hobbies were woodworking, reading and most of all, his family.

He also enjoyed being a "Practicing Curmudgeon. Survivors include his wife, Jean Farrell of Nipomo; daughter Shannon Harris and her husband Tim of Arroyo Grande; stepson Keith Millsap of Santa Maria; grandson Jason Harris of Arroyo Grande; granddaughter Jenna Harris of Arroyo Grande. Mike was preceded in death by his father William S. Farrell, his mother, Laura Mills Deering and his stepfather, Carl F. Deering.

No flowers please. Memorial donations may be made to Villanova Preparatory School. 12096 North Ventura Ojai, CA 93023, or Woods Humane Society 4679 Broad San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dudley-Hoff- Mary G. McCurdy A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 11 a.m., at The Church of the Nazarene, 1026 Sierra Madre, Santa Maria, for Mary G.

McCurdy, 80 who died Thursday Evening of natural causes. Dr. Charles Gibbs and Pastor James Line will officiate. Mary was born in Tahoka, Texas on Oct. 31, 1921 to Tom and Minnie Smith.

She was the youngest of 5 children. Mary married John A. McCurdy of Sedalia, Missouri on Oct. 19, 1946. Mary and John moved to Santa Maria in 1958.

Mary established the exclusive Flower Carriage Gifts, Etc. CALL US WE'LL CREATE IT Custom arrangements for home, office or special events. Unique gifts, too! 2255 S. Broadway Santa Maria 922-0578 dress shop Town Togs, which was a part of Santa Maria for 35 Mrs. McCurdy years.

The unique slogan "For with men in mind" will be remembered, as will the beautiful clothes she selected for the ladies of Mrs. McCurdy Santa Maria. Mary was very proud of the many trips she made to Hong Kong and Korea to buy for the store. She loved sharing her experiences in Asia. Mary was a member of the Minerva Club for 40 years, Serving as Vice President for 2 years from 1998 to 2000.

She enjoyed playing Bridge Minerva on Tuesday Afternoons. Mary was a Volunteer at the Marian Cancer Center since 1997, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Mary was a member of the Nazarene Church and gave hours of service for many years. She was a member of the Santa Maria Valley Pioneer Association and she loved to cook and bake, and her culinary skills were enjoyed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 55 years John A McCur- a of dy, her granddaughter Shayna Levine of Rockwall, Texas, grandson Michael Levine of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; greatgrandchildren James Long, Andre and Nathan Asslin; brother Boyd Smith of Lubbock, Texas; sisters and brother-in-laws Mary Francis and Jack Herndon and Betty and Leon Wells of Sedalia, Missouri, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Felicia Kae Rogers in 1997 and her son John Michael McCurdy in 1986. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Marian Cancer Center, 210 South Palisade. Santa Maria, CA 93454 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley Hoffman Mortuary. Death Notices Michael M.

"Mike" Farrell, 66, of Nipomo died June 21, 2002 at a Santa Maria hospital. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the chapel of the DudleyHoffman Mortuary. Cremation was requested with private inurnment to be in the DudleyHoffman Columbarium. He was born Sept.

1935 in Los Angeles, CA. Mike was a fourth generation Californian and Farrell a descendent Mr. of the pioneer O'Hara family of Santa Paula. He was raised in Santa Paula, Ojai and Ventura. He was a graduate of Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai, Ventura College and La Verne University.

He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Mike and his loving wife Jean were married on June 2, 1962. He was a 31-year member of the Santa Maria Police Department, retiring with the rank of captain. After retirement 1 he Jose Gonzalez Gomez, 50, Guadalupe, June 23, 2002, Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.

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