The Desert Sun from Palm Springs, California • Page 16

B2 Thursday, December 14, 2000 The Desert Sun For the record BRIEFLY Laws OBITUARIES Francisco Ortiz Sidney Rubin Woman delivers baby en route to hospital TWENTYNINE PALMS Ambulance and fire crews assisted an 18-year-old woman in the emergency delivery of her baby on the way to a Palm Springs hospital. At about 1 1 5 a.m., a crew from Morongo Basin Ambulance and Twentynine Palms Fire Department responded to a report of a pregnant woman in labor near El Continued from Bl schools will require students to take algebra to graduate from high school beginning in 2003-04. Starting in the fall semester of 2001, all students who meet the academic standards for college will be guaranteed financial aid through the Cal Grant program if they need it. Teachers with credentials also will get a financial boost next year. They will receive a tax credit of 8250 to $1,500, depending on their years of service, against their Michael Tecca Michael Tecca, 94, of Indian Wells, died on Dec.

9, 2000, in Palm Springs. He was born on March 28, 1906, to Dominica Suffaletta and Felix Tecca in Fal-lensby, W.V. He married Gloria Beck on Aug. 14, 1968. He founded and owned Tecca Distributing Co.

He belonged to the Indian Wells Country Club and Lakewood Country Club and the Lions Club in Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria; three sons, George of Lakewood, Ohio, Joseph of Houston, Texas, and Thomas of Tampa, six daughters, Dorothy D'Amico, Mildred Kerg and Carol Corbin, all of Lake-wood, Ohio, Mary Schrader of Avon Lake, Ohio, Virginia Tecca-Picone of Sun City West, and Sister Mary Dorothy of North Olmsted, Ohio; two stepsons, Joseph Beck of Cathedral City and Gregory Beck of Seattle, 42 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Louise Gallagher; three sons, Michael James and William; and two daughters, Ruth Ann Grande and Rita Mihalik. Services were held on Dec. 1 3, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert.

The family suggests donations to the Assistance League of the Palm Springs Desert Area. High-speed chase ends with teen-agers' arrest THOUSAND PALMS A highspeed pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in the arrest of two teenagers on Wednesday, while a third male suspect remains at large, Deputy Ray Verdugo of the Riverside County Sheriffs Department reported. At about 10:20 a.m., a deputy with the Sheriffs Department spotted a stolen Buick in the Thousand Palms area. The deputy tried to stop the car, but the driver, with two passengers aboard, drove away at high speed. The pursuit lasted about 1 5 minutes and ended when the vehicle crashed into a fence on Avenida Ramada south of Camino Aven-tura near Desert Hot Springs.

The suspects reportedly tried to elude police, but two arrests were made, Verdugo said. Donny Gaxiola, 18, of Desert Hot Springs was booked at Riverside County Jail in Indio on suspicion of vehicle theft and felony evading. A 17-year-old male, whose name was not released, was taken to juvenile hall. Anyone with information on the third suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 341 -STOP. Man tied to embezzling scheme denies charges LARSON JUSTICE CENTER An April trial is scheduled for a man charged with embezzling money from a school band fund-raising group.

Frederick Lester Linsk pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday in Riverside County Superior Court. A trial readiness conference is set for April 13. Linsk is accused of taking more than 817,600 from the Palm -Desert Middle School Band ALMANAC state income tax, beginning with the 2000 tax year. At home, pet lovers will be able to keep at least one pet in condominiums and mobile homes. Another new law requires companies testing consumer products to use alternatives to live animals when federally approved options are available.

Medical research is exempted. In nursing homes, operators will face a new law that increases fines, ensures quicker inspections of alleged patient harm, and allows for the temporary takeover of problem homes by state-appointed administrators. The state budget included funds for higher pay ot nursing home staffs. On the farm, contractors who provide growers with workers will have to post higher bonds to cover nonpayment of wages, pay higher licensing fees, and pass tougher tests. Another new law will tighten up the restrictions on operating unsafe farm labor vans.

The bill also authorizes impoundment of unsafe vehicles. Here are other new laws that take effect after Jan. 1 ICE-CREAM TRUCKS: These trucks will have to display a sign warning motorists that children are crossing the street and will be prohibited from parking on blind curves or streets where the speed limit is more than 25 miles per hour. BOOSTER SEATS: Children who are younger than 6 years old and weigh less than 60 pounds would have to ride in booster seats, beginning Jan. 1, 2002.

DRIVER'S LICENSES: The Department of Motor Vehicles must test a driver if a doctor, traffic officer or relative reports that the motorist can't drive safely. DMV also is supposed to review the records of all drivers for evidence of such problems before renewing licenses. RACIAL PROFILING: It will be unlawful for police to engage in racial profiling, that is, targeting individuals for enforcement action based on their race. The new law also requires more training for police in racial tolerance. DNA TESTING: Prisoners who were convicted before DNA tests were available can call for these tests to prove their innocence.

BOATING: Children younger than 12 years of age will have to wear a life vest in operating boats under 26 feet in length. This re quirement now applies to children younger than seven years. TAX ADVICE: Advice provided by a tax preparer will receive the same confidentiality protection as attorney-client relations. BINDING ARBITRATION: Labor disputes between local governments and their police or firefighters that can't be resolved through negotiations must go to binding arbitration. Jake Henshaw can be reached at (916) 446-1036 or by e-mail at Jake.Henshawthedesertsun.com GAMBLERS HELP Gamblers Anonymous, Coachella Valley: 325-2808 National Council On Problem Gambling Helpline: (800) 522-4700 California Council on Problem Gambling Helpline: 320-0234, or (800)322-8748 Sidney Rubin, 91, a winter resident of Rancho Mirage, died on Dec.

11, 2000, at home in Houston, Texas. He was born on Aug. 1 2, 1 909, to Joe and Bessie Tobis Rubin in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Ruth Grund on Oct. 26, 1930.

He was co-founder, chair and chief executive officer of Hocken-berg Rubin a food brokerage firm. He served as president of Tifereth Israel Synagogue and the Jewish Federation of Des Moines and as chair of the Jewish Federation All-in-One-Campaign. He received the National Council of Christians and Jews and B'nai B'rith's Man of the Year awards. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Des Moines, Iowa and Houston, Texas; his son, Gary of Des Moines; his daughter, Bobbi Asarch of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Services will be at noon today at Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Des Moines, Iowa.

Burial will be in Jewish Glen-dale Cemetery in Iowa, with Dunn's Funeral Home of Des Moines, Iowa, in charge of arrangements. The family suggests donations to the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Des Moines, Iowa. AIDS SERVICES Desert AIDS Project-1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, 323-2118; 81-893 Dr. Carreon Suite 3, Indio, 342-4197 AIDS Assistance Program: 216 E.

Arenas, Palm Springs, 325-8481 State hot line: South California: (800) 922-2437 mm 321-0994 Blackmore, Harold Services: Dec. 13, St. Louis Catholic Church, Cathedral City. Inurnment: Palm Springs Mausoleum, Cathedral City. Ellis, Charles Memorial Services: Ramon Reception Room, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City.

Higwell, Mary Memorial Services: Monday, 18th, 1 1 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Desert Hot Springs Ingenito, Frank Visitation: Today, Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City with Rosary at Services: Fit, 1 1 St. Theresa Catholic Church, Palm Springs. Montgomery, Janet Private Services Montgomery, George Memonal Services: 1 1 Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs Morgan, Woodrow Memonal Services: 1 1 Ramon Reception Room, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City. Inurnment: Tranquility Falls, Palm Springs Mausoleum.

Schneiderbeck, Eva Private Services Smith, Jacqueline Pnvate Services Turnage, Thomas K. Major General, US Army, retired Services: 11 Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City. Interment: Dec. 28, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In Memory Of Koontz, Ronald Visitation 9-1 1 a.m.

Saturday wservice 1 1a.m. Saturday at Rtzhenry's Indio Chapel Boeckman, Franklin Services Pending Palm Desert Rossiter, Arthur Services Pending Indio Ellis, Pamela Services Pending -indio Hardin, Katina Services Pending Indio Garza, Ubaldo Services Pending Indio Francisco T. Ortiz, 77, a 17-year resident of Coachella, died on Dec. 1 1 2000, in Indio. He was bom on Dec.

4, 1923, to Aniceto and Francisca Terjo Ortiz in Ajo, Ariz. He was a driver with Phelps Dodge Corp. for 30 years and worked in a copper mine. He is survived by three sons, Francisco of Indio, Jose Maria of Thermal and Richard of La Quin-ta; his daughter, Gloria Buelna of Indio; three sisters, Lola, Mercy and Elena, all of Indio; two brothers, Gustavo and Benjamin, both of Indio; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosina Rendon Ortiz; his daughter, Ester Diaz; two brothers, Ar-turo and Carlos; and his sister, Keta.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. Rosary at Chapel of the Palms Funeral Home in Coachella. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m.

on Friday at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella. Interment will be in Coachella Valley Cemetery, with Chapel of the Palms Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. SATURDAY Bicycle Club of the Desert, Bike ride for all ages at 7:30 a.m. at Palm Desert Civic Center Park, San Pablo, Palm Desert, 770-4748 or 343- 1700. Save-A-Pet, 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Pet adoptions at The Smoke Tree Pets and Supplies, 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs. 329-8510.

Animal Action League, noon to 4 p.m. Animal Adoption Clinic at PetCo, 72-453 Highway 111 at Desert Crossing Center in Palm Desert. 322-4560. Palm Springs Youth Center, 9 a.m. to noon.

3rd annual "Breakfast with Santa." 3601 E. Mesquite Road in Palm Springs. Under 12, free; over 12, $5. 320-6430. SUNDAY Save-A-Pet, 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Pet adoptions at The Smoke Tree Pets and Supplies, 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs. 329-8510.

MONDAY Coachella Valley Woodcarvers, 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 347-1751. Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert Salsa -dance class from 7 8 p.m. for beginners; 8 9 p.m.

for intermediates. Cost for beginners is $4 for members, $5 for nonmembers; intermediates, $6 for members, $7 for nonmembers. 340-3220. Desert Hot Springs Police Activities League, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kindergarten through second grades; from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

for children ages 2 to and 5 to 6 p.m, for sixth through 12th grades. Dance classes through June 2001. Bubbling Wells Elementary. Instructor: Cat Orlando. $20 monthly fee.

329-2417. Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert Free pan card games at 1 p.m. 340-3220. Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Joslyn Singers at 10 a.m.

341-2365. Fitzhinrj tlFuneraW: Homes Indio Chapel 347-3531 lic.no.FD967 Desert Chapel 347-3611 lie. no. FD640 Pafm Desert Chapel 776-8866 lie. no.

FD157I Pasco Dnvc and Yucca Avenue who was ready to deliver. The delivery began en route to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, but the umbilical cord was wrapped around the babies neck. Paramedic Scott Squire of Morongo Basin Ambulance and Twentynine Palms firefighter Don Simard reportedly were able to keep the baby's airway open and care for the mother until the baby was successfully delivered in the parking lot at Desert Regional Medical Center. Both the mother and baby, who's names were not released, were rushed into the emergency room. They were in good condition Wednesday at Desert Regional Medical Center.

Traffic-enforcement sting nets citations, seizures INDIO A total of 103 citations were issued and nine vehicles towed during a traffic enforcement operation. The operation was conducted by the Valley Motor Enforcement Team, comprised of motorcycle police officers from Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Indio. Efforts were focused on speed violations along Indio Boulevard, Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Requa Avenue and Monroe Street in Indio. The next operation by the team will be in Cathedral City in January. Staff Reports Persian Gulf crisis by Jan.

3. President Bush said he would nominate Lynn Martin to succeed Elizabeth H. Dole as labor secretary. Five years ago: Presidents Alija Izetbegovic of Bosnia, Slobodan Milosevic of Serbia and Franjo Tudjman of Croatia signed the Bosnian peace treaty in Paris. AIDS patient Jeff Getty received the first-ever bone-marrow transplant from a baboon.

The experimental procedure at a San Francisco hospital was criticized by animal rights activists. One year ago: Ahmed Ressam, an Algerian national, was arrested after authorities allegedly found nitroglycerin in the trunk of his car as he arrived from Canada by ferry at Port Angeles, Wash. U.S. and German negotiators agreed to establish a $5.2 billion fund for Nazi-era slave and forced laborers. Charles M.

Schulz announced he was retiring the "Peanuts" comic strip. Today's Birthdays: Jazz musician Clark Terry is 80. "60 Minutes" executive producer Don Hewitt is 78. Actor-playwright George Furth is 68. Actor Hal Williams is 62.

Actress Patty Duke is 54. Pop singer Joyce Vincent-Wilson (Tony Orlando and Dawn) is 54. Entertainment executive Michael Ovitz is 54. Actress Dee Wallace Stone is 52. Rock musician Cliff Williams (ACDC) is 51.

Rock ,7. singer-musician Mike Scott (The Waterboys) is 42. Singer-musician Peter "Spider" Stacy (The Pogues) is 42. Actress Cynthia Gibb is 37. Rhythm-and-blues singer Brian Dalyrimple (Soul For Real) is 25.

Thought for Today: "You can close your eyes to reality but not to memories." Stanlslaw J. Lec, Polish author (1909-1966) LOTTERY Dally DerbyWednesday 1st place 10, Solid Gold 2nd place 4, Big Ben 3rd place ITWriiri Win Race time 1:42:36" Match winners and race time for top prue. Match winners Of race time for other prizes. Fantasy 5Wednesday Numbers picked 11,33,35,37,38 Match all five numbers to win top prize. Match at least three to win other prizes.

RhwiMt offkw: (800) 568 8379 renowned Artist, Author. Spiritual nnwm win TODAY Indio Senior and Community Center, 10 a.m. Indio Singers, Towne Street in Indio. 347-5111. Coachella Valley Woodcarvers, 5 to 8 p.m.

at the Indio Senior Center, on Towne Street, by the Civic Center. 347-1751. Expressionist Toastmaster Club, 6:30 p.m. at 2100 Racquet Club Road, Palm Springs. Improve communication skills.

320-7002. AARP 12:30 4:30 p.m. 55 Alive Driving Seminar at Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. $10 advanced registration. 340-3220.

AARP 12:30 4:30 p.m. 55 Alive Driving Seminar at Desert Hot Springs Senior Center, 11-777 West Dr. in Desert Hot Springs. $10 advanced registration. 329-0222.

Joslyn Senior Center, noon to 4 p.m. 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Free Mah-jong classes for those who know how to play the game. 340-3220. Palm Springs Toastmasters Club, 4062, at noon in the Mizell Senior Center, Ramon Road and Sunrise Way in Palm Springs.

Open to ages 18 and older. 325-7625. Coachella Valley Depressive Manic Depressive Association, 7:30 p.m. at Desert Regional Medical Center, Jerry Stergios Building, Room 1150 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs.

343-2781 or 363-7445. Desert Hot Springs Police Activities League, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kindergarten through second grades; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for third through fifth grades. Dance classes through June 2001.

Two Bunch Palms Elementary. Instructor: Cat Orlando. Cost is $20 per month. 329-2417. FRIDAY Welwood Murray Memorial Library, 100 S.

Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Ongoing book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portola Community Center, 45-480 Portola Palm Desert. Free meditation education from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

341-6649. The Desert Sidewinder, 8 to 10 p.m. at Palm Desert Recreational Center, 43-900 San Pablo, Palm Desert. Square dancing with guest callers. 340-0086.

Mizell Senior Center, 1 p.m. "Christmas Remembered," Noia Auditorium, 480 S. Sunnse Way in Palm Springs. $5. 323-5689.

Boosters organization while serving as president of the group two years ago. TODAY IN HISTORY 349th day of the year There are 17 days left in the year In 1799: The first president of the United States, George Washington, died at his Mount Vernon, home at age 67. In 1819: Alabama joined the Union as the 22nd state. In 1861: Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, died in London. In 1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole, beating out an expedition led by Robert F.

Scott. In 1939: The Soviet Union was dropped from the League of Nations. In 1946: The United Nations General Assembly voted to establish U.N. headquarters in New York. In 1962: The U.S.

space probe Mariner 2 approached Venus, transmitting information about the planet. In 1975: Six South Moluccan extremists surrendered after holding 23 hostages for 12 days on a train near the Dutch town of Beilen. In 1980: Fans around the world paid tribute to John Lennon, six days after he was shot to death in New York City. In 1981: Israel annexed the Golan Heights, which it had seized from Syria in 1967. In 1985: Wilma Mankiller became the first woman to lead a major American Indian tribe as she took office as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Ten years ago: President Bush prodded Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to agree to talks on the CALIFORNIA SuperLotto PlusWednesday Numbers picked 12-15-16-29-39 Meganumber 23 Jackpot $15 million Numbers are picked at 7:57 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Match all five plus meganumber to win jackpot; various combinations for otiier prues. Dally 3Wednesday Numbers picked 5,5,8 Match three, In order, for top prize. Match various combinations for other prizes.

On the Wtb: www.calottery.com Lottery InfonMttm, ARILYN SUNDERMAN, Teacher, and friend to many, passed on at the Flagstaff Medical Center on rVfpmher ft. 2000. in FlapsratT. Ari2iina. 0 i In Memory Of MarjorieCyr S.

Graveside Service: Friday, Desert Memorial Park Anne Domfeld Memorial Service: Saturday, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, -47-518 Van Buren Indio Violet Sherman. -5 Interment Sunday, Hillside Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA EricSokol Private Inurnment William McCorkle Private Inurnment Barbara Colman Private Inurnment 327-125? jjl Maiylin was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota on December 1 1, 1935 and was a long A time resident of Sedona, Ariama and Honolulu, Hawaii. 1 ft She leaves behind her brothers Charles, Dale and Duane, her nieces and nephews, ft dog Apollo, and friends from all over the world whose lives she so beautifully ft touched. ft 8 A memorial service is planned for early January. In heu of flowers, a luundarion will be established in her name.

Donations an be sent te r.w. dux iujj, jcuona, 0 Arrangements are being handled byNorvel Owens Mortuary of Flagstaff. Ltititietitziitit.