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Wednesday, February 1 8, 2004 NAPA VALLEY REGISTER-A5 1 Ranchers win verdict against Tyson Rover digs in on Mars John Law rence, director of the Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University. The impact of the verdict on consumers pocketbooks, if any, ill depend on the severity of any injunctive action, according to Lawrence. I dont think well see much impact at the consumer level, he said. Domina said U.S. District Judge Lyle Strom likely will wait until after similar trials in Nebraska involving two other large packers.

Swift Co. and Excel before issuing any injunction. The cattlemen will ask Strom to issue an order requiring that a substantial amount" of the nations cattle be bought on the cash market, not ith contracts. Some cattlemen were disappointed ith the verdict. This is a bad verdict because cattle feeders have potentially lost their right to sell their cattle through very efficient and rewarding marketing agreements, said Mike Engler, president of Cactus Feeders.

David Domina, an attorney for the producers. Attorneys for Tyson said they planned to appeal the verdict, which is only a recommendation from the jury and could be lower than $1.28 billion. The final total will depend on the number of cattlemen affected and the amount of damages per animal, yet to be determined by the court. In my view, its incompatible and inconsistent with the evidence, Tyson attorney Thomas C. Green said.

Another legal issue still to be decided is hether the judge will enter an order prohibiting certain uses of contracts. An agricultural economist said an order restricting contracts would determine whether the verdict affects the poultry or pork industries, both of which rely heavily on such contracts. If the judge comes out and prohibits these types of activities, the pork industry probably would feel it more so than others, including the cattle, said ASSOCIATED PRESS NASA Mars Rovsr daputy main selantist Ray Arvidson, of Washington University, shows an Imago of tracks loft by Rover Spirit on the surface of Mars By ANDREW BRIDGES AP Science Writer PASADENA The Opportunity rover spun one of its wheels to dig into Mars, taking just minutes to excavate a 4-inch-deep trench that should open a window into the planet's past, scientists on the NASA mission said Tuesday. Yesterday, we dug a nice big hole on Mars, rover planner Jeffrey Biesiadecki told a news conference at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Opportunity sat parked on the gentle slope of a small crater while digging the 20-inch-long trench, an unprecedented maneuver that took six minutes of wheel spinning to complete.

The operation exposed material buried beneath the surface, including clotted chunks that could be seen protruding from the wall of the trench, said deputy main scientist Ray Arvidson, of Washington University. The six-wheeled rover measured the mineralogy, texture and elemental composition of the trench site before digging and then began a second set of observations once it completed the task. Full results from the before-and-after measurements were expected Thursday. Scientists chose the dig site because earlier observations revealed it is rich in an ironbearing mineral called hematite, which typically forms in water. Measurements should reveal if the mineral is limited to the surface or is present throughout the soil, Arvidson said.

The scientific observations could also turn up traces of other minerals that might point to past water activity at the site. Opportunity and its twin. Appeals court From The Associated Press DENVER Handing a victory to consumers who loathe telemarketers, a federal appeals court Tuesday upheld the popular do-not-call registry, dismissing claims it violates free speech rights and is unfair to business. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals called the registry of more than 56 million phone numbers a reasonable attempt by government to safeguard personal privacy and reduce the danger of telemarketing abuse.

Just as a consumer can avoid door-to-door peddlers by placing a No Solicitation sign in his or her front yard, the do-not-call registry lets consumers avoid unwanted sales pitches that invade the home via telephone, the court said. We are convinced that the First Amendment does not prevent the government from giving consumers this option. Telemarketing officials say Spirit, are searching for geologic evidence that Mars was once a wetter place hospitable to life. Spirit, on the other side of Mars, continued its 1, 150-foot trek to an impact crater. As of Tuesday, Spirit had traveled 3S6 feet, overtaking the 337 feet covered by the far smaller Sojourner rover during 1997s.

Pathfinder mission, project manager Richard Cook said. Cook has replaced Pete The-isinger as head of the $820 million double mission, NASA announced Tuesday. The-isinger now heads the Mars Science Laboratory mission. NASA plans to launch the nuclear-powered rover, about the size of a sport utility vehicle, to Mars in October 2009. Spirit could reach its destination in as little as 12 more days of driving, depending on how many stops it makes on the way to examine rocks flung out from the impact that created the crater, Arvidson said.

"The idea is to drive and look, drive and look, Arvidson said. On the Net: httpmarsroversjpLnasaov By KYLE WINGFIELD Associated Press Writer MONTGOMERY. Ala. Ranchers won a landmark $1.28 billion verdict Tuesday that found Tyson Fresh Meats manipulated cattle prices, a ruling that could have repercussions across the entire agriculture industry. A federal jury agreed with the cattlemen, who claim to represent thousands of beef producers across the country, that the nations largest beef packer used contracts with a select few ranchers to create a captive supply of cattle.

The cattlemen said that reserve supply allowed Tyson to stay out of the cash market for cattle when prices were high and re-enter only when prices fell thereby keeping cattle prices low. The verdict really means that independent cattle business has an opportunity to survive, that consolidation will not continue in the feeding sector, and won't be forced by the packers, said OBITUARIES Csnisla Jslinsk-Klussr NAPA Daniela Magdalena Jelinek-Kluger passed away at her Napa home on January 23, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. She was 49. Daniela was bom and spent her childhood years in the beautiful city of Prague with her mother Milena and older sister Mia. Her mother and maternal grandparents nurtured her love for music, literature, and which remained passions throughout her life.

Daniela became an expert skier and, in an ice skating club, performed throughout Europe. When she was 13, the family fled Czechoslovakias communist rule and settled in London, England. Daniela graduated from London University in humanities with emphasis in Slavonic literature. During her school years, she visited the U.S. often and worked with children as an ait counselor.

She later moved to Andorra in the Pyrenees where she became a professional ski instructor. In 1990 she moved to California where she continued working with underprivileged children. She also pursued her passion for food and cooking, training at the Culinary Academy with apprenticeships in Paris and San Francisco and later, as a chef, hosted a TV program on international cuisine. In 1994 Daniela moved to Napa and extended her professional chef expertise by taking classes at Napa Valley College in winemaking. Her love of wine and fluency in several languages made Daniela a natural fit to work in hospitality at Opus One Winery, a role she loved.

Daniela continued a lifelong love of animals by adopting an ex-racing greyhound named Sascha. Always working to help others, Daniela, the winemaker, with some friends created a beautiful Pinot Noir from the Cameras region called ResQ. The profits from the sale of the wine are all being donated to support Greyhound rescue and adoption. In her final months Daniela realized her dream of buying and renovating a home in the mountains she loved near Lake Tahoe. Daniela is survived by her beloved mother Milena Jelinek and her beautiful sister Mia Bartonova, both of London, England.

Her beloved Sascha remains with friends in Napa. Friends are invited to a private celebration of her life at Opus One Winery, 7900 St. Helena Oakville at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 21, 2004.

For details call 259-1348. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Danielas upholds do-not-call registry Sas van Gent, The Netherlands, Jan. 25. 1948. Before moving to the United States in 1977, he lived for nine years in France, where he worked at some of the finest restaurants.

He was also a world class model in Paris. Soon after arriving in Southern California, he worked as maitre at Jimmys, a Beverly Hills restaurant popular with many of Hollywood's rich and famous. Seven years ago he moved to Napa, where he fulfilled a longtime dream of owning a bed and breakfast inn by purchasing the historic Old World Inn on Jefferson Street. He turned the facility into one of Napa's most popular bed and breakfast inns, adding his personal touch to exquisite European decor and furnishings. At the Sam applied his art of hospitality, learned during his early years in Holland.

It was a perfect fit for my vision of innkeeping at its best, he wrote on the Old World Inns Web site. Sam was predeceased by his parents, Adriaan van Hoeve Sr. and Dina Scheele. He is survived by brothers Marinus van Hoeve and his wife, Laura, who reside in Belgium; Sam van Hoeve and his wife Anny, also of Belgium; and sister Suus and her husband, Leon Pleunis, who live in The Netherlands. Other survivors include nieces and nephews Anne-Marie, Chantal, Michel, Adri, Jan van Hoeve, and Peter Pleunis, all of whom live in Belgium, in addition to numerous cousins.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Treadway Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St. A reception for his many friends and relatives will be held following the service. His ashes will be scattered at sea off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, a place dear to his heart.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hospice of Napa Valley, 3299 Claremont Way, Napa, CA 94558; The American Cancer Society, 1031 Jefferson Napa, CA 94558; or the Humane Society of Napa County, P.O. Box 695, Napa, CA 94558. The Register runs dwdi announcements -brief items identifying the deceased, immediate family members, funeral services and contributions free of charge. The Register charges, however, for obituaries -longer accounts detailing family histories, hobbies and memberships. Information concerning Register obituary rates is available from the newspaper's editorial department, 256-2224, or from local funeral homes.

name to Greyhound Friends for Life, P.O. Box 669, Penn Valley CA 95946, or to Hospice of Napa Valley, 3299 Claremont Way, Napa, CA 94558. Thssdsro Lcurent ST. HELENA Lifelong St. Helena resident, Theodore J.

Laurent, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at St. Helena Hospital, he was 91. Ted was bom Feb. 3, 1913, to his parents Eugene and Rose (Caramella) Laurent at the family ranch on Silverado Trail.

Ted was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. He took a lot of care and pride in tending to his vineyard and gardens. His family owned Laurent Winery prior to it becoming Markham. He was a member of the American Legion and Native Sons, and a very strong supporter of the St. Helena Food Pantry.

Ted worked at Kaiser Steel as a rigger and then joined the Army. Upon return Jrom the service he went back to Kaiser and later retired, having 25 years of employment. However, his lifelong passion was in his vineyard. Ted is preceded in death by his wife, Maryann Elizabeth Coolidge, who passed away Nov. 22, 1988.

He is survived by his son, Ted E. Laurent and wife Sharon. Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Michele Laurent of Napa, Kenneth Laurent of Angwin, Kimberly Laurent of St. Helena and James Laurent of Calistoga; great-grandchildren, Melissa, Andy, Adam, Travis and Kiley; great-great-granddaughter Natkosha; stepsons, James (Debra) and David (Shari) Eyler; stepgrandchil-dren, Jim, Kelly, Brianne, Kay-lan and Celine; stepgreat-great-grandson, Little Jimmy; and his relatives from the Bartolucci and Rolleri families. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb.

20 at 1:00 p.m., with viewing starting at 1 1 :00 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel, 990 Vintage St. Helena. Services will conclude at the Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Teds memory to The St.

Helena Food Pantry, P.O. Box 108, St. Helena, CA 94574, or to a charity of choice. Condolences may be written to the family at www.morrisonfu-neralchapel.com. Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel, Napa Valley, 963-3536.

Sssn van Heave NAPA Adriaan Marinus Salomon Sam van Hoeve died peacefully at his home in Napa Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, following a long battle with cancer. He was 56. It was fitting that he left this world on Valentines Day, as he was a caring, loving man. Sam was bom to Adriaan van Hoeve Sr.

and Dina Scheele in Tu locay Cemetery Crematory CALL DAY OR NGHT 252-4727 41 1 CoomtKvilk Rd Napa. CA dinner hour, will not be interrupted. The appeals court overturned U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham of Denver, who said the registry, which took effect in October, violated free-speech rights by barring calls from businesses but not charities and political organizations. As a general rule, the First Amendment does not require that the government regulate all aspects of a problem before it can make progress on any front, the appeals court said.

The court said there was also no evidence suggesting charitable or political callers were as troublesome. The court consolidated the appeal of Nottingham's decision with two related challenges a case brought against the Federal Communications Commission by Denver telemarketers and the FTCs appeal of a ruling in Oklahoma that said the agency had no authority to create and enforce the list Frederick was a longtime employee of Napa Bowl. Survivors include his children, Michael Deyerle of San Francisco, Phillip Deyerle of Fairfield, and Russell Deyerle and Rita Deyerle, both of Napa; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Charles Deyerle of Salem, and Robert W. Deyerle of Triangle, sister, Betty Ann Brewton of Salisbury, and former wife Georgia Rawlings of Napa. Funeral services were held Jan.

30 in Virginia with internment in Fairview Cemetery. Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St, Napa. WINDHAM, Edwin 1 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3875 Jefferson SL, Napa. DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS they expect 2 million of their 6.5 million workers to lose their jobs within two years if the do-not-call rules stand. Tim Searcy, executive director of the American Teleservices Association trade group, said he was disappointed but not surprised, predicting the case would ultimately have to be resolved by the Supreme Court.

The Direct Marketing Association said the industry will follow the law while it considers whether to appeal. Our industry will respect the wishes of consumers who have placed their household telephone numbers on the do-not-call list, association president H. Robert Wientzen said. Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, called the decision a triumph for consumers. His counterpart at the Federal Trade Commission, Timothy Muris, said he was pleased that this popular program, like Americas Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m.

at Treadway Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs Napa, with funeral services Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Missionary Church, 721 Trancas Napa. DEYERLE FREDERICK Former Napa resident Frederick A. Deyerle 73, of Roanoke, died Friday, Jan.

23, 2004, in Richmond, Va. He served in the Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. p.m., Morrison Funeral Chapel, 990 Vintage St. Helena. SATURDAY BASKIN, George 2 p.m., St.

Francis Episcopal Church, 399 San Fernando Way, San Francisco. JELINEK-KLUGER, Daniela 6:30 p.m., Opus One Winery, 7900 St. Helena Oakville. VAN HOEVE, Adrian S. Sam; 3 p.m., Treadway CLAUDINO, LILLIAN Longtime Napa resident Lillian Ellen Claudino, 96, died Monday, Feb.

16, 2004. She was born Sept. 27, 1907, in Bakersfield, to Edwin and Lydia Thompson. Lillian was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy, and her husband, Joseph Claudino. She is survived by her children, Marjorie Neufeld of Mesa, Bob Claudino of Napa, and Joe Claudino of American Canyon; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

UPCOMING SERVICES THURSDAY CLAUDINO, Lillian 11 a.m., Treadway Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St, Napa. FROELICHER, James 4 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 960 Caymus SL, Napa. FRIDAY ADAMS, Mary 1:30 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2725 Elm Napa.

LAURENT, Theodore 1 Direct Cremation within 30 miles of Tulocay Cemetery $750.00 Complete Excludes State Fees www.lulocayceiiKicry.on Ltccnv CRI 13 4 FDI786 I.