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OBITUARIES A19 Arizona Daily Star Saturday, January 7, 2017 IN MEMORIAM Scientists watch growing Antarctic crack KANE, Willie 10231962 -172006 Willie, we miss you every day. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.h3gacy.comTucsonobituarieSriisp By Seth Borenstein THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON Scientists are watching, but not alarmed by, a growing crack at the edge of a key floating ice shelf in Antarctica. New images show the long-watched rift in the Larsen ice shelf grew 11 miles in the last few weeks. The crack is now about 60 miles long and about 300 feet wide. If it grows another dozen miles, a Delaware-sized iceberg could break off and float away.

University of Colorado scientist Ted Scambos said that could happen soon, likely in March, and would "cut deeper to the bone" of the ice shelf, changing its shape. Ice shelves sheets of floating ice wrap around three-quarters of the South Pole's coastline. They provide protection and support for inland glaciers. Scambos, who is about to travel to Antarctica for research, and other scientists FUNERAL NOTICES NASA 2016 This November photo shows a crack in the Antarctic Peninsula's Larsen ice shelf that is 60 miles long and 300 feet wide. he said.

There's no evidence linking this crack to climate change, yet it fits the overall warming picture, said Adrian Luckman, a researcher at Swansea University in England, which has been monitoring the crack. said they don't see other key signs that this growing crack would result in a catastrophic collapse of the entire shelf. A chunk of ice will break off, "But it's not going to lead to a runaway disintegration," he said Friday. That's what happened suddenly in 2002 to the smaller Larsen shelf, allowing inland glaciers to shrink rapidly. NASA gla-ciologist Jay Zwally said there's no rapid melting with ponds of water on top of the ice this time.

"By itself this calving is not a cause for alarm," Zwally said. Large icebergs do periodically break off from Antarctica naturally, Zwally said. "But the ice shelf has been thinning as other ice shelves have been thinning in the Antarctic peninsula," AROUND THE WORLD MYANMAR Abuses appear routine, says State Dept. official WASHINGTON Abuses appear "normal and allowed" in Myanmar's response to an armed uprising by Rohingya Muslims, a senior U.S. official said in an interview, casting a pall over one of President Obama's legacy foreign policy achievements.

Obama and his advisers have long held up the former pariah nation's U.S. -backed shift from military rule as a breakthrough for American interests and democratic values in Southeast Asia. But the situation in strife -hit Rakhine State makes the transition no straightforward success story. Rakhine has been largely closed off to foreigners, including aid workers, since member in the group's advisory body, or Shura Council, according to a message sent on the group's Telegram channel. He was also a group leader in the Idlib and Aleppo provinces in northern Syria, where the group has a significant presence.

CHINA DEA to help fight synthetic drug trade SHANGHAI In a sign of improving cooperation between the U.S. and China to fight the global drug trade, the Drug Enforcement Administration will open a new office there and its top chief will visit next week for the first time in more than a decade. The planned new office in the city of Guangzhou will likely be staffed with two special agents, pending final approvals, said Russell Baer, a DEA special agent in Washington. Wire reports "People don't film themselves committing a human rights abuse unless they think that doing so is normal and allowed," Malinowski told The Associated Press. SYRIA Group acknowledges death of top insurgent The al-Qaida-linked group in Syria says one of its leading members has been killed alongside his son in an airstrike in the country's north.

It was not immediately clear who was behind the airstrike Friday. The U.S. has previously targeted Fatah al-Sham Front. Russia and the Syrian government also target the group, which is one of the most powerful among Syria's insurgents. A new week-old cease-fire across Syria doesn't include Fatah al-Sham, the government says.

Younis Shoueib, also known as Abul-Hassan Taftanaz, was a leading DMITRI LOVETSKY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FIERRO, Robert born September 12, 1928, in Tempe, AZ passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and great- greatgrandfather. Preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo. Survived by his wife of nine years, Eva and children, Robert Letticia (Guillermo), Carlos (Maria), Jeannie (Mario), Marco (Eunice) and Sylvia (Carlos); step-daughters, Yolanda (Polo), Irma (Bernave), Martha Elva and Yomara (Curtis). Proud Army veteran who served in the Korean War.

Honorably discharged as an Army Sergeant with the 45th Recon Infinity Division. In keeping with dads wishes, there will only be an Interment Service, to be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsonobituarieSriisp RUSSIAN WINTER The Staraya Ladoga (Old Ladoga) Fortress 80 miles east of St. Petersburg, Russia, casts shadows on the frozen Volkhov River.

The site is known as the first capital of ancient Russia. a deadly insurgent attack against police in October. Subsequent "clearance operations," led by the military and reminiscent of its decades of junta rule, have left at least dozens dead. Tom Malinowski, the State Department's hu man-rights chief, questioned the credibility of that investigation. He said a video of Myanmar police kicking and beating Rohingya filmed by the police and recently surfaced on social media suggests a disturbing pattern.

ASK AMY Mother worries about communion exclusion Dear Amy: My husband's brother and his wife just got divorced after FUNERAL NOTICES SEANEY, Joan Muenzberg, April 18, 1931 December 22, 2016. In loving memory of Joan Muenzberg Seaney, 85, of Oracle, AZ, passed away peacefully December 22, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Hank of 63 years; children, Peggy (Karl) and Jim (Vanessa); 11 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and sister-in-law, Cornelia. Joan was predeceased by her son, Rick (Daphne); grandson, Sam; brother, Bob; sister-in-law, Donna; niece, Leslie and brother-in-law, Mac. She was loved dearly by all her family including nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, many extended family members and life-long friends.

She was born in Milwaukee, Wl and moved to AZ in 1949 to attend the University of Arizona. Joan made AZ her home, raising three children with Hank in the copper mining town of San Manuel. She loved art, travel and most all, her family. She was the heart of her family and will be sorely missed. A Memorial Service in her honor will take place at a later date.

Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the nonprofit of your choice. To express condolences visit the guestboot at www.lfigacy.comTucsonobituaries.asp because you can't please them, you should gracefully bow out and let them do what they want to do, on their own. Dear Amy: I have a simple solution for "Worried Future Mother-in-law," who was worried that the mother of the groom would be drunk and disorderly at the wedding. They should simply not serve alcohol at the reception, although they shouldn't tell the groom's mother ahead of time, otherwise she might bring her own, or arrive drunk. Problem Solved Dear Problem Solved: I have read that "dry" receptions are on the upswing, but many marrying couples, their families and friends, are not willing to sacrifice their own celebratory imbibing for others' sake.

I absolutely believe in limiting alcohol served at these celebrations. Alcohol use at weddings leads to problems that last far beyond the typical hangover. Drunken revelers damage property and relationships, and the consequences of drinking at these open-bar events are sometimes tragic. Contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamyamydickinson.coin Follow her on Twitter askingamy or like her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson's memoir, "The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them" (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

17 years of marriage and 25 years of being together. They have three children, who are close cousins to my three children. All the children are under the age of 15. My children love their aunt and uncle, and consider her still their aunt, even though she is no longer married to their uncle. I too consider this woman my family, even though technically she is no longer my sister-in-law.

My daughter's communion is this spring, and this woman is godmother to my little girl. Naturally I want to invite her to the church and dinner afterward, but my brother-in-law forbids it! My husband is inclined to side with his brother and say she is not welcome, and that I need to honor this since it is his family. My daughter will feel terrible if her godmother is not welcome, and I am also fearful that the cousins will not come if their mother is not welcomed. Am I wrong in thinking it is OK to invite her, even though they aren't married anymore? Is my husband acting appropriately in telling me it is his call to decide? We are now fighting over this and it isn't pleasant for anyone. What's appropriate here? Upset Dear Upset: Your husband and his brother have what could be called host a bridal tea for her.

She accepted my offer of hosting a shower. Soon after, I was informed, by her mother, that they are getting married ASAP with only his parents, her parents and siblings in attendance. They want to spend funds that would be spent on a wedding on other things. Now, she and her mother seem to think they get to make all the decisions about the shower, and I am to show up with checkbook in hand to pay for the event. I have been cussed, screamed at and hung up on.

Is it too late to call this off without causing a big (or should I say bigger) row in the family? I was under the impression that the hostess organized the shower and the bride-to-be furnished the guest list. Am I that much of an old fogey Have things changed that much? Curious Aunt Dear Aunt have not changed all that much. People who offer to host events should be thanked, and the recipients of this generosity should gracefully accept, offer to help and not interfere. Cussing, screaming and hanging up on people has never been an acceptable way to communicate and it's not acceptable now. You have learned some unfortunate truths about these family members, and Amy Dickinson the primary relationship in this tough triangle.

They grew up in the same household and have longstanding familial loyalties that your husband is anchoring to now. You can imagine that your husband is under some pressure from his brother regarding this event. Sibling loyalty (unfortunately) trumps your close relationship with your sister-in-law. You can also imagine that, given the breakup of this marriage, she might not be ready to amicably attend a family event alongside her ex. Because she is the child's godmother, this is an issue you should take to clergy.

You and your husband should ask for a meeting and attend together. In my view, you should invite her, and the couple should work out between themselves who will attend. You and your former sister-in-law should work hard to maintain your friendship and relationship, regardless of what happens with this event. Dear Amy: My niece recently got engaged. I sent a card congratulating her and offered to ONGLEY, Jill V.

71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 1st, 2017. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan in September of 1945 to parents Gwendolyn and James Victor Henderson. Jill graduated from Dearborn High School in 1963, going on to further her education at Northern Michigan University, Pima Community College, and University of Arizona. She married Elton Keith Ongley on September 24th, 1966. Jill and E.K.

moved to Sahuarita, AZ, in the summer of 1975. After managing a local Circle she "helped build the family owned machine shop working as a machinist. Her journey level experience running a milling machine qualified her for a career at Hughes Aircraft (Raytheon) in their machine shop. By the time she retired, Jill had worked her way to a senior Calibration Technician in Raytheon's Metrology Mechanical Lab. Her prior work as a Manager, fueled her desire to own her own business.

In 1993 she fulfilled her goals and became the owner of Jill's Little Store. Throughout her career, her toughest job was raising a family. This is where Jill excelled raising two sons and a daughter, as well as being a loving wife to her husband. Both Jill and E.K. were small business owners during which time Jill continued her career with Raytheon.

This gave the whole family a strong sense of duty, hard work and dedication. Jill V. is survived by her husband of 50 years, Elton "E.K." Ongley; her sons, Patrick (Tammy) and Jeffrey (Taunia) and daughter, Jamie (Carlos). She leaves behind her grandchildren, Sean (Natalie), Carlos III, Alexandria, Maxwell, Lucas, James, Weston and Annalissia. Services will be held at St.

Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive Green Valley, AZ on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Viewing will be at 9:00 a.m. with Services to follow at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY.

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