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A2 Obituaries/News wallowa.com O BITUARIES Wallowa County Chieftain ‘Walk With Ease’ classes scheduled Q UALLE GETS LAUGHS AT F ISHTRAP Lolita Fermanich Aug. 16, 1926 – March 21, 2015 Lolita Amelia “Pat” )HUPDQLFKDJHRI%DVV/DNH Wis., died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Antigo, Wis. Pat was born on Aug. 16, 1926, to the late Uley and Georgia (Childers) McGinnis in Enterprise, Ore. Pat was raised in Enterprise and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1944. On Jan. 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to John E. “Jack” Fermanich. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2014. Pat was a member of SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church. 6KHHQMR\HGJRO¿QJERZOLQJWUDYHOLQJUHDGLQJDQGHQWHUWDLQLQJ friends and family. Pat treasured her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. -DFNDQG3DWOLYHGRQ%DVV/DNHDQGLQ:LQWHU+DYHQ)ODZKHUH they welcomed family and friends to their home in a virtual open house for 60 years. 6XUYLYRUVLQFOXGHWZRGDXJKWHUV.DWKOHHQ)UHG.HOPRI Antigo, and Marylin (David McElroy) McGinnis Fermanich of 2UODQGR)ODWKUHHVRQV-HIIUH\7KHUHVH)HUPDQLFKRI$QWLJR7LP %DUE)HUPDQLFKRI$QWLJRDQG3DXO-RGLH)HUPDQLFKRI%DVV /DNHJUDQGFKLOGUHQ-HQQLIHU5HEHFFD7DUD%HDX7LPPL-RKQ -DFRE&DLWOLQ&KORH(OOLHDQG-XVWLQJUHDWJUDQGFKLOGUHQ0DWW 6FRWW-DFN*UHWD/LO\:LOOLDP%HQMDPLQ,]DEHOOH(PPD6WHOOD DQG7DWHIRXUVLVWHUVLQODZ0DULRQ)HUPDQLFKRI$QWLJR0DH 0F*LQQLVRI2UHJRQ/L]0F*LQQLVRI2UHJRQDQG0DU\0F*LQQLV RI2UHJRQDQGPDQ\QLHFHVDQGQHSKHZV ,QDGGLWLRQWRKHUKXVEDQGDQGSDUHQWV3DWZDVSUHFHGHGLQGHDWK by a sister, Marylin Crawford and three brothers Gordon, Howard, and Pat McGinnis. $0DVVRI&KULVWLDQ%XULDOZLOOEHKHOGRQ7KXUVGD\DWDP at SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. Father Charles +RIIPDQQZLOORI¿FLDWH(QWRPEPHQWZLOOEHLQ4XHHQRI3HDFH Mausoleum. A memorial in Pat’s name will be established for All Saints Catholic School. Friends may visit online at www.strasserrollerfh.com. March 25, 2015 Steve Tool/Chieftain Barrie Qualle regales a March 13 Fishtrap audience with a humorous essay/story about a ranch roping incident. Writers Alyssa Halton and Jean Falbo also read from their works at the monthly Fishtrap Fireside. 268 ([WHQVLRQ 6HUYLFH will offer a spring “Walk With Ease” fitness program in Enterprise, March 31 through May 8. The class will meet at Cloverleaf Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. three times a week. Cost for the class is $20, which includes a workbook, water bottle and all related materials. The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program LV DQ H[HUFLVH SURJUDP WKDW aims to reduce pain and im- prove overall health. People who can be on their feet for 10 minutes without in- creased pain can have suc- cess with Walk With Ease, WKH SURJUDP FODLPV %HQ efits may include walking VDIHO\DQGFRPIRUWDEO\LP SURYHG IOH[LELOLW\ VWUHQJWK DQG VWDPLQD DQG UHGXFHG pain. The Walk With Ease pro- gram is designed for adults, particularly those who would benefit from a low impact walking/stretching program and want to learn more about dealing with ar- thritis pain. Walk With Ease is of- fered in cooperation with the Arthritis Foundation, and is made possible with grant funding from the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention. Pre-registration is required and space is lim- ited. For more information FRQWDFW WKH 268 ([WHQVLRQ Service at 541-426-3143. Community Calendar: Elk on the Zumwalt March 27-28 First Aid/CPR/AED classes conducted by Project Heartbeat in Enterprise. Two offerings of 7-hour class to train lay responders to assist in medical emergencies until ambulance arrives. Two-year certification from American Red Cross upon completion. Cost: $45. For more info and to register: 541-432-0259. Saturday, March 28 Town Hall meeting with 5HS *UHJ %DUUHWR DP Community Connection, 702 NW 1st St., Enterprise. Wallowa County Parkin- son’s Disease Support Group, 2 p.m. at Enterprise VFW Hall. More info: Mike or Lin- GD.RORVNL 426-3598. Meet Oregon Entrepreneurs /HDUQ $ERXW /RFDO ,QYHVW ing Options, 6:30 p.m., Tomas Room, 309 S. River St. in En- terprise. Suggested donation VFDOHRIWRIUHHIRUVWX dents. Sponsored by Northeast Oregon Community Capital Collaborative. More info: 541- 426-3598. WLRQV ,Q :DOORZD DW /LRQV 3DUN,Q-RVHSKDW-RVHSK&LW\ 3DUN,Q(QWHUSULVHDW-HQVHQ Fields (behind Safeway). Sunday, April 5 Troy’s Old-timers Easter Potluck, 4 p.m. at the Troy School. Thursday, April 9 “Recreational Trails as Neighbors,” discussion on Women’s Words & Music Wednesday, April 1 Friday, March 27 Night, 7 p.m. at Josephy Center 6SDJKHWWL 'LQQHU EHQH¿W SURSRVHG-RVHSK%UDQFK5DLO 5RQDOG3URI¿WW Special presentation on in Joseph. Admission $10. Fea- to 8 p.m., Enterprise VFW Hall, with Trail, 6 to 8 p.m. at Hur- Oct. 27, 1961 – March 16, 2015 Rocky Mountain Elk, 6 p.m. turing music and stories from $7 a plate. Supports the Relief ricane Creek Grange. With 5RQDOG³5RQ´0HOYLQ3URI¿WWRI%HQGSDVVHGDZD\0RQGD\ at Wallowology, 508 N. Heidi Muller, Carolyn Lochert, Fund that provides necessities speakers from the Weiser Riv- HU 7UDLO LQ 6RXWKZHVW ,GDKR 0DUFKLQ%HQG Main, Joseph. Free admis- Emma Carlson, Amy Zahm, for local veterans. the 100-mile OC&E Wood 5RQZDVERUQ2FWLQ%R]HPDQ0RQWWR5LFKDUG VLRQ ([SHUWV IURP 2'): -DQLV &DUSHU .DWK\ +XQWHU /LQH 6WDWH 7UDLO LQ .ODPDWK ³'LFN´DQG-RDQ3URI¿WW+HJUDGXDWHGIURP0\UWOH3RLQW+LJK and The Nature Conservan- Jennifer Hobbs, and Pamela Thursday, April 2 School in 1979. He married Susan Strouts, his of wife 30 years. He cy will give a multimedia Royes. Fashion Show, a fundraiser and Lake counties, and the worked in the logging industry. presentation on the history for the Joseph Public Library’s Oregon Parks and Recreation Ron is survived by his wife, his parents, daughter, Heather of Rocky Mountain Elk in Tuesday, March 31 H[SDQVLRQSPDW2.7KH Department. %HFNHUVRQ6WHYHQDQG%ULDQQH6WURXWVEURWKHUV5LFKDUG3URI¿WW Wallowa County and their Workshop for Entrepre- atre in Enterprise. Doors open The Community Calendar DQG5\DQ3URI¿WWVLVWHU0HOLQGD3URI¿WWJUDQGFKLOGUHQ.D\WOLQ current management on neurs, 1 to 3 p.m., Wallowa at 6 p.m. for social hour. Tick- -XVWLQ/D\OD:\DWWDQG+DWWLHDQGJUHDWJUDQGVRQ.DUVRQ the 33,000-acre Zumwalt Resources Conference Room. ets $10, available at Old Town lists fundraisers, free local A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Prairie Preserve. All ages &RVW ([SHUW$P\ +DWFK Café, Joseph Public Library, events and those with a nom- Terrebonne Grange Hall in Terrebonne. welcome. Sponsored by on the new Community Public Soroptimist Thrift Store, M inal fee organized by non- &RQGROHQFHVFDQEHVHQWWRDQGRULQOLHXRIÀRZHUVSOHDVHVHQG Wallowa Land Trust and Offering law and the process of Crow in Lostine. More info: Sro¿ t organizations. Submit information to calendar@ GRQDWLRQVWRZDUGFRVWWR3URI¿WW)DPLO\32%R[5HGPRQG Wallowolgy. More info: listing your company for public 541-432-0141. wallowa.com. Deadline is 25RUWRSURI¿WWIDP#JPDLOFRP wallowalandtrust.org. fundraising. More info: 541- 5 p.m. Friday. To promote Saturday, April 4 Community Easter egg for-pro¿ t events, contact sales hunts in Wallowa, Joseph, and representative Brooke Pace at Are you overwhelmed Enterprise, 10 a.m. all loca- bpace@wallowa.com. GUN SHOW with the stress? Do you feel hopeless or has the joy gone out of your life? Are you struggling to keep your family together? I can help! A few sessions can make a big difference. Jeff Harman, MA., LPC ELGIN STAMPEDE GROUNDS APRIL 4th 9AM to 5PM APRIL 5th 9AM to 3PM Admission $4.00 for adults, children under 12 are admited for free. $1.00 off admission when entering with a firearm to sell or trade ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS WILL BE APPLIED Security will be provided. Concessions will be available. Professional Counseling In A Private Setting For more information or to make reservations (tables are $35.00 per each 8 foot table) Call Russ Smith at 541-786-4270 To schedule an appointment call Jeff Harman • (541) 426-3067 Preferred Provider for Regence Blue Cross, ODS, Cascade Centers and many other private insurance and employee assistance programs. www.jharmancounseling.com 201 East Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR 97828 541.426.0320 FRIENDS OF ENTERPRISE CEMETERY FUND The sole purpose of the FRIENDS OF ENTERPRISE CEMETERY grassroots movement is to assist in restoration of the Enterprise Cemetery. Many have expressed a desire to participate in this cause, so an account has been established at The Bank of Eastern Oregon in Enterprise for anyone wishing to make donations. Donors will receive recognition of gift and information quarterly of activity; full disclosure is available to anyone at any time. Your donation is not tax deductible. Name: ______________________________ Amount: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________ E-mail and Phone: ______________________________ Donations may be sent to: Friends of Enterprise Cemetery C/O Sondra Lozier, 104 W Main, Enterprise, OR 97828 Offer expires 7/31/15 Call 541.426.0320 today to schedule your inspection. Not our customer? Not a problem! We would love to earn your propane business! For a limited time When it comes Ed Sons is to Staub your & home offering Propane or business, Gas Checks for the $39.99! Safe Way $79.99 is (a the Best value) Way! The check may include: • Complete Propane System Leak Check • Appliance Venting Inspection • Systems Recall Inspection • Propane Tank Inspection • Regulator Inspection Upon completion of your inspection, you will be entered to win a Masterbuilt 7-in-1 Smoker and Grill. A $199 value! Please note that the Spring Special $39.99 offer is for a standard single tank system. Additional charges may apply for multiple tank systems and for the repair of any problems found. The Propane Gas Check is an inspection service only. If your propane system or appliances require repairs, please call Ed Staub & Sons at 541-426-0320 to schedule an appointment. Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Relief: ng Providi nus & , Si Allergy Relief for Asthma ears in 30 Y Oregon ast Northe Joseph L. Petrusek, M.D. High and Low Temperatures According to data sent to MesoWest: www.mesowest.utah.edu Enterprise Date March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Low 34 25 31 46 28 35 34 High 49 58 63 55 59 40 n/a Lostine Date March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Joseph Date March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Low 34 27 32 45 30 34 32 Low 43 33 42 49 36 43 40 High 51 52 56 58 57 46 n/a Wallowa High 46 57 61 55 61 43 n/a Date March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Imnaha Date March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Low 37 23 28 43 29 35 32 Low 40 23 36 45 28 37 33 High 52 59 63 57 55 48 n/a Troy High 60 68 69 64 67 51 n/a Date March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Low 40 32 36 48 35 42 38 High 59 67 69 64 65 55 n/a Six-day forecast March 25 - March 31 Source: National Weather Service March 25 H: 49 L: 33 Slight chance of snow/rain March 26 H: 61 L: 38 Mostly sunny March 27 H: 62 L: 40 Mostly clear March 28 H: 62 L: 35 Mostly sunny March 29 H: 63 L: 35 Mostly sunny March 30 H: 62 L: n/a Mostly sunny March 27 Phases of the moon April 3 April 10 April 17 Last Quarter New Moon 1st Quarter Full Moon