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Page IDA Sunday, August 15, 2004 Independent Record www.helenair.com ityState 1 AreaDeaths Ws4 JR Jt i- Guru: Manpower, money in question i- 1 r' 3 Mary Mondloch; his nephew, Timothy Michael Mandic; and cousins Jo Ellen Williams and Rodney Scharf. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Shilo and MacKenzie; brothers, John and Andy Scharf; sisters, Teri Bellus-ci, Jeanne Bartscher, Joan Scharf and Mary Schons-berg; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at St.

Timothys Catholic Church in Mesa, Ariz. A memorial celebration and mass in Helena will be held in late September. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. to improve the states public education system.

Stunningly, it decided not to take Sherlocks decision into consideration. Its not that we couldnt consider the decision, said Lt. Gov. Karl Ohs, a member of the School Renewal Commission. We felt there were so many variables.

It was always a moving target. At the same time, Gov. Judy Martz and her executive staff are rounding the backstretch of her lone term, and whatever she recommends the 2007 Legislature spend on education is likely to be changed by her replacement. And downstairs from Martzs second floor Capitol office sits Schenck, still in limbo over whether to move forward with the massive financial analysis of the states accreditation standards. He wonders if his staff has the money or the manpower to even begin, or finish, such a study.

Im scared to death of the resources necessary to do this, Schenk told lawmakers during a conference call in July. This is certainly extraordinary in terms of its requirements. But before lawmakers go barking up the proverbial money tree, they need to know how and how much to try and shake out of it for schools come January. And thats a problem. Michael Eugene Scharf PHOENIX Michael Eugene Scharf, of Phoenix, died Wednesday, Aug.

11, 2004, after a brief and valiant fight with cancer. Mike was born in Butte on Sept. 27, 1954, to Gene and Joan Scharf. Mike was raised and attended school in Butte. He enlisted in the U.S.

Navy in 1972, and retired after 25 years of service Sept. 27 1995. He had a very distinguished career in the Navy and was commissioned an officer on Feb. 16, 1985. He married Nancy Jo Murray of Helena Dec.

6, 1976. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; all of his grandparents, Ernie and Corinne Scharf, Larin and Byron Frazel Jr. Helena lost a true Smile Maker on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Byron Frazel owner of Capital Dental Laboratory at 734 Helena Ave.

for 25 years, was taken suddenly from his family and friends at the age of 59, a day following his birthday. Byron, a Vietnam veteran, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He leaves behind his father, Byron Frazel three sisters, Edie (Bill) Barham, Barb (Bill) Brehm and Gerry (Jim) Lee; one brother, Michael (Jill) Frazel; his wifepartner for 17 years, continued from 9A of Public Education, the Montana School Boards Association and MEA-MFT, the states largest union of school and government employees, maintain that the Legislature and its fiscal analyst dont have the education expertise to undertake the study. We dont want the Legislature doing this, said Steve Meloy, executive secretary of the state Board of Public Education. And now we have a staff of the Legislature wanting to do this.

I dont know how they can do this. Contrarily, the chairman of the Legislative Finance Committee which oversees and manages the day to day doings of Schencks office said the legislature will never spend the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to commission an expert study. It is increasingly evident to me that the education groups wants an independent study, said Rep. Gary Forrester, D- Billings But people Ive talked to said the Legislative Fiscal Division is going to do the study, be it now or in the session. The division is going to do the study one way or the other.

Meanwhile, the states interim School Renewal Commission has been toiling away for nearly a year, crafting recommendations hacler tYnderson Funeral Home Funeral Notices 1 I ru I 1 tOievet r.r- Ml- tJ Divide, Rob and Celeste Rogers of Helena, Jesse Rogers and Betty from Butte, Randy and his wife Russie of Louisiana, and Susan and her husband Dan Williams of Helena and his dog, Roscoe. Also surviving Bob are brothers-in-law Phil Braaten of Missoula and Bud Chef of Ronan, Dave Trusty and Sonny Trusty of Missoula; sisters-in-law Shirley Swartz and Nancy Hamilton of Missoula, Pat Norling of California, Sharon Jobe of North Carolina and Sheila Noble of Pennsylvania. Many nieces and nephews who enjoyed his company survive him. His favorite pastimes included his friends and coffee hour at the Early Bird Cafd early in the morning before opening time. Working endlessly in his shop was a favorite for not only him, but also his friends who stopped by to help, or to have him fix or build something.

He didnt mind a little golf now and then. He has many friends at Perkins, his favorite dinner place. Bob also maintained lifelong friendships. Many people will miss his presence. He planned an extended trip for this fall to visit family members in many states, an adventure he wont be taking to the disappointment of many.

As father, grandfather, brother and friend he leaves a legacy that is irreplaceable. Visitation will begin at noon until 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. IS, and continue 9 a.m. through noon on Monday, Aug.

16. A graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Bobs name to Alzheimers Association, Montana Chapter, 3010 -11th Ave. North, Billings, MT 59101, in memory of his wife Jane.

family. She learned to understand and enjoy football, wrestling, baseball, basketball, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, hockey, golf, bowling, jazz, tap, band, vocal music and most other spectator sports. She also participated in a few activities herself. June loved the outdoors. She taught her children and grandchildren to appreciate the simple beauties of nature.

She was known to swim or wade in the creek at any opportunity even if it was while stopping for a flat tire. Sunsets, wildflowers and creeks will always remind her family of her. June is survived by four sons, Dan, Ben (Patty), Ed, and Gary (Lisa); one daughter, Lisa Hance; nine grandchildren, Melissa Lesofski, Jake Lesofski, Joe Lesofski, Blake Hance, Tyler Hance, Dana Hance, Lawrence Lesofski, and Matthew Lesofski, all of Heleha and Kelly Anderson of Spooner one sister, Marion Kelly of Kalispell; and two brothers, George McCallum of Terry and Bob McCallum of Columbia Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, daughter, Rhonda, sisters Sharlene Scott and Jesse Cayer, and her brother, Bill McCallum. She will be missed.

Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Retz Funeral Home. Funeral liturgy will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.

The family asks that donations in Junes memory be invested within your family while spending time together. Rogers Robert Vern Bob Rogers Robert Vern Bob Rogers passed away quietly at St. Peters Hospital on the morning of Aug. 13, 2004, ten days following his seventy-third birthday. Bob was born Aug.

3, 1931, the sixth of seven children, to Jess Vern Rogers and Josephine Reynolds Rogers. The family lived in Ronan and Missoula while he was growing up. He met Mary Jane Trusty in Missoula and they were married Sept. 9, 1949. Bob spent his lifetime as a skilled ironworker, and continued welding and building in his shop at home until his death.

He passed on a work ethic to his children and grandchildren, and he took -pride in his determination to always work hard and to produce the best. He expected the same from his offspring. Bob and Janie spent their years enjoying their family and raising four children. Bob was always proud of the fact that he was able to see 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren in his lifetime. His parents and his siblings, Ed, Jesse, Ida Mae, Ruth, Adelle and Bill, preceded Bob in death.

An infant son, William Allen, also preceded him in death. His wife, Janie, preceded him in death on June 22, 2002. Surviving him are his children, Karen and her husband Bob Sampson of May June (McCallum) Lesofski May June (McCallum) Lesofski died Aug. 13, 2004, of cancer. She was born May 31, 1934, at Mrs.

Taylors boarding house near Hot Springs. Her family raised sheep in northwestern Montana. June graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1952. She transferred to Great Falls while working for Western Union. She met her future husband, Larry Lesofski, at Frenchys in Wolf Creek.

They were married Sept. 6, 1954. June and Larry had six children, Dan, Ben, Ed and Rhonda (who died at birth), and Lisa and Gary. They raised their family in the Wolf Creek and Helena areas. June worked at the Wolf Creek Post Office, the state of Montana, and then began her real estate career after battling and surviving her first bout with cancer.

She worked for 22 years as a Realtor. She earned many awards and the respect of her associates and customers. June was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She cared deeply for people and tried to help those she knew. This combination made her a delight to be with.

She was everybodys mom and friend. She was very proud of her MONDAY BRATLIEN, Gerald Jerry Charles, age 62, of Helena. The family invites friends to a celebration of Jerrys life at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, at 4850 Arrowhead Drive.

Memorial contribution are suggested to the Jerry Bratlien Memorial Fund, First Interstate Bank, 3401 N. Montana co Nancy Fuller. The Funds will go to: Montana Reining Horse Association for a Rookie of the Year Award; the City Babe Ruth League and Lewis Clark 4-H Program, representing his lifelong involvement with youth. PENDING WALBERT, Bud Melvin age 68, of Helena, formerly of the Three Forks area. His remains have been forwarded to the Mortuary in Three Forks with interment to be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Willow Creek, MT.

Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home 442-8520 MONDAY FRAZEL, M. Byron, age 59, of Helena. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Retz Funeral Home.

Please help us celebrate Byrons life with stories and memories. ROGERS, Robert age 73, of Helena. Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. today, Aug. 15, and continue 9 a.m.

through noon Monday, Aug. 16. A graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested in Roberts name to Alzheimers Association, Montana Chapter, 3010 11th Ave.

North, Billings, MT 59101. TUESDAY LESOFSKI, May June, age 70, of Clancy. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Retz Funeral Home.

Funeral liturgy will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. The family asks that donations in Junes memory be invested within your family while spending time together. Retz Funeral Home 442-1550 Joanne Frazel; four children, Rhonda Gerleman (Ron White), Anita (Jesse) Gomes, Brian (Farrell) LaMetterey and Denise (Matt) Anderson; eight grandchildren, Doug Baertsch, Michael Bakke, Sean Gomes, Whitney and Chase Gerleman, Aubrey, Dale and Kaitlyn LaMetterey; and one great-grandchild, Mason Baertsch. Also surviving are associates Bill Schauer and Tom Ditchey, Dan Snarr; and special friends Loren Kovich and Carl Spencer.

Byron loved traveling, golf, singing, dancing, being with family and especially the wildlife in his own backyard. A memorial service will be held at Retz Funeral Home 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16. Please help us celebrate Byrons life with stories and memories.

INVITE YOU COMPARE Heartfelt Thanks from the Family of Freda Toner To Dr. Tom Weiner; the Cancer Center staff, and the iSurgicalOncological nursing staff of St. Peter's Hospitali for the compassionate care of our mother, Freda Special thanks to Mary Thomas, RN, for the healing gift of her beautiful voice at Fredas funeral. Friends are Treasured Gifts To the very dear friends of Freda who have been so helpful and kind to our family during this time of loss. Special acknowledgment to Hattie Christiansen, Sharon Brown, Leona Williams, Marge Crennan and the Sanders Street neighborsfor their kindness and generosity.

Dr. Rich Hopkins would like to thank all of the well wishers regarding his recent illness. Many thanks for all the prayers, professional expertise of my fellow physicians and surgeons and also for the great care provided by the staff of St. Peters Hospital. Dr.

Hopkins will be returning to part-time practice August 16, 2004. 301 Saddle Drive, Helena 443-4040 WE TO 1 amity Sltcetdy eocpmsotxowt newdfdf apptedatian to ikt (txUl ptajed lot Jnd ub, wflM, phoned, oent catdsf. e-mail), food, dot fatal, menvualo and cut soex (Put pw found apptsdct'n fat tie coat ten ty ft (dots Stand It if 7, p'tC and Jameo I fffoliex. We due- to C. at Ifdz fox' -clalofSL Sidrna, otaff and i petoonalmaod and luncheon.

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It is proposed by the East Helena safety committee that Kalispell Street be changed to north-bound one-way traffic from the Main Street intersection to the Dudley Street intersection. The purpose of this proposed change is better traffic flow to the East Valley Middle School, reduction of the congestion at the present intersection of Main and Kalispell and redirection of new south-bound traffic from the KR subdivision. Ralph Filcher A choice thats as simple or as elaborate as you wish. If you've decided on cremation, you probably have a multitude of questions. We're available to answer your questions, big or small.

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