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Jth Jkstn Sun B2 I SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1998 rd For th reco Obituaries Richard Schommer, 70 Ellis Leon Reep, 79 PAIMDESEEIT 4 8:49 p.m. Vandalism, 41-900 block of Beacon Hill. 10:01 a.m. Fraud. 77-500 block of Delaware Street.

10:45 a.m. Burglary past, 73-300 block of El Paseo. 4:28 p.m. Shoplifting, 4000 block of Towne Center. 10:20 a.m.

Grand theft auto recovery, 1100 block of South Palm Canyon Drive. 2:23 p-nt. Petty theft, 600 block of West Arenas Road. p.m. Shots fired, 900 block of East Saturn Road.

Police blotter Responses mad to Mloctod calls for pollco sonde In Coacholla Valloy cKlos on Thursday. CATIIDLCITY 3 No roports avallaMo. 10:19 p.m. Shots fired, in the block of Ninth and Highway 111. BECirrr 8:21 a.m.

Stolen vehicle, 1O600 block of San Pablo. 11:07 a-m. Stolen Vehicle, block of Flora Avenue. 1:50 p.m. Petty theft, 66-300 block of Palm.

3:23 p.m. 12-100 block of Palm. 4:05 p.m. Battery, block of Mesqufce Avenue and Hacienda. 4:27 p.m.

Embezzlement, 10-600 block of San Pablo. 6:18 p.m. Battery, 66-700 block of Joseph Way. 11:58 p.m. Petty theft, 65-900 block Pierson Boulevard.

Gladys Y. Murray, 88 Gladys Y. Murray, 88, died Od 4, 1998, at Scholwalter Villa in He8 ston, Kan. after a lengthy illness. She was born June 30, 1910, to Aurthur and Jenny Youngs in Fall brook.

She married William Murray on Nov. 13, 1929, in Hollywood. She opened three businesses in 1932 after moving to Palm Springs with her husband: Murray's Mar ket, Murray's Court and the Wagon Wheel Cafe. She and her husband had the government contract to feed the troops from the local base during World War II. She is survived by three daughters, Neva Buresh of Cathedral City, Trudie Hagerman of Augusta, Pat Busby of Salem, 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Bill Murray Sr. and two sons, Bill Jr. and Tom. Graveside services were held in Hesston, Kan. Arrangements were under the direction of Millers Funeral Home in Hesston, Kan.

The family suggests donations be made to Scholwalter Villa Nursing Center and Retirement Home, P.O.Box 5000, Hesston, 67062. Anne Alma Trimboli, 77 Anne Alma Trimboli, 77, of Sky Valley, died Sept. 30, 1998, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. She was born Aug. 30, 1921, to Edward David and Mattie Marie Davis Holloway, in El Reno, Okla.

She was a property manager for apartment complexes for 25 years. Survivors include a son, William of Cathedral City, and a sister, Lucille Jack. Arrangements are under the direction of Desert Hot Springs Mortuaries in Desert Hot Springs. 4:00 a.m. Petty theft, 100 block of Del Mar.

4:03 pjn. Hit and run non-injury, in the block of Portolla and Highway 111. 11:20 pjn. Public intoxication, Indio jail. 2:58 ajn.

Battery, 33-100 block of Westchester. pjn. Fraud, 77-900 block of Vamer Road. 4:20 pjn. Fraud, 83-100 block of Alvarado Avenue.

4:36 pjn. Burglary past, 16-500 block of Via Corto. pjn. Stolen vehicle, in the block of 39th and Jefferson Street. 8:55 pjn.

Battery, 44400 block of Warner Trail. Police briefly Authorities find meth lab, arrest two YUCCA VALLEY A traffic stop led authorities to what they said is a methamphetamine lab and resulted in the arrests Thursday of two Yucca Valley residents, San Bernardino County sheriffs deputies said. Stephen Smiley was arrested after deputies pulled his car over on Avalon about 3:50 p.m. Thursday for a vehicle-code violation, according to the Sheriffs Department Deputies said they found drugs inside the car and got a search warrant for Smiley's home in the 55-000 block of Coyote Trail. There they found what they believe to be a methamphetamine lab.

Miranda Azaeta was at the home during the raid and was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, deputies said. She was booked into the Mo-rongo Basin Jail in Joshua Tree and held on $500,000 bail. Smiley was booked into the jail on suspicion of transporting a controlled substance for sales, and possession of a controlled substance. His bail was $600,000. Two in custody after McDonald's robbed INDIO Two men remained in jail Friday after being arrested on suspicion of robbing a fast-food restaurant last week.

German Fierro Nieblas of Coachella and Jose Antonio Romero of Indio were arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbing the McDonald's on Highway 111 early on Sept 28, police said. Bail was set at $20,000 for Nieblas, a jailer said. Romero, who was already on parole for a prior conviction, was held without bail. Holiday closures Columbus Day is Monday, Oct 12. BANKS: Closed BUS SERVICE: Regular service COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL OFFICES: Closed COURTS: Closed CITY HALLS: Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs and Indio will be closed.

Others will be open. GROCERY STORES: All open regular hours INDIAN CANYONS: Open 8 a.m. to 8:55 p.m. Battery, 44-400 block of Warner Trail 8:53 a.m. Burglary, forced entry in a non-residence, 83-500 block of Avenue 45.

p.m. Keeping the peace, 46-200 block of Arabia. Ellis Leon Reep, 79, of Indio, died of complications from surgery, Sept. 27, 1998, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. He was bom March 22, 1919, to Osmond and Sally Janes Reep, in Pine Bluff, Ark.

He married Delma L. Shaw on Nov. 17, 1942, in Anderson, S.C. He worked for Indian Palms Country Club for 15 years before retiring. He served in the U.S.

Air Force for 12 years in the Counterintelligence Corps. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Dellis Anne Dunn of Indio; and one grandchild. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 74-140 El Paseo, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Josephine Lenilda Lucas-Lekousis, 92 Josephine "Jo" Lenilda Lucas-Lekousis, 92, of Cathedral City died Oct 6, 1998, in Loma Linda. She was born July 15, 1906, to John and Julia Pisano Iguessa, in Easthaven, Conn.

She married Peter Lekousis Sr. in 1933 in Newhaven, Conn. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, Ladies Guild of St. Louis Catholic Church, Eastern Star and a member of the Cathedral City Senior Center.

Survivors include two sons, Ted Lucas of Walla Walla, and Peter Lekousis Jr. of Lake Arrowhead; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am. with a service at 10:30 a.m.

today, at Palm Springs Mortuary, Ramon Chapel, Cathedral City. Burial will be in Green Acres Memorial Park in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carl H. Runge, 81 Carl H. Runge, 81, a former resident of Palm Springs, died Oct 7, 1998, in Mesa, Ariz.

He was born May 2, 1917, to Henry and Elizabeth Wingrich Runge, in Illinois. He was a project engineer for VP. Electronic Co. Mr. Runge served in the U.S.

Army and Marine Corps during World War H. He was the former president of Palm Desert Greens Golf Club and was active with the Indio Date Festival. Survivors include a sister, Donna Dillon of Hawthorne; a stepson, Gary Hakes; and five stepgrand-children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay. Services will be at 1:30 p.m.

Mondayat Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City. Arrangements are under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuaries in Cathedral City. The family suggests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2060 Chicago Riverside, CA 92507; or the American Heart Association, 74-020 Alessandro Drive, Suite Palm Desert, CA 92260. Crime tips 8:49 a-m. Vandalism past, 46-300 Jefferson Street.

12J.4 pjn. Past burglary, 80-500 block of Oak Tree. 1:37 pjn. Petty theft, 78-900 block of Miles Avenue. 10:09 pjn.

Disturbing the peace, 53400 block of Avenida Ramirez. Crime Stoppers: 341-7867. Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization that gives cash rewards to informants whose tips lead to the arrest of crime suspects. The program is run by volunteers. Informants remain anonymous.

Richard George Schommer, 70, of Indian Wells, died Oct. 7, 1998, at Rancho Mirage Healthcare. He was born Aug. 31, 1928, to George M. and Elda Schwamer Schommer, in Appleton, Wis.

He married Nancy Thrasher White on March 23, 1928, in San Francisco. Mr. Schommer worked in sales and marketing management with Rexnord Corp. in Milwaukee for 30 years. He served in the U.S.

Army for two years. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, various civic organizations, and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Services and burial will be held in Palatine, 111. Arrangements are under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuaries in Cathedral City.

Norene A. Hoerman, 85 Norene A. Hoerman, 85, of Palm Desert, died Oct 6, 1998, in Walnut Creek. She was born June 8, 1913, to Otho G. and Ellen Tinsley Baynes in Rockport, Ky.

She married William Hoerman on Feb. 25, 1943. She was a waitress for The Gourmet in Hollywood for 30 years. Survivors include two sisters, Bernadine Batugo of Lafayette and Betty Campbell of Westminister. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997.

Visitation will be from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday at FitzHenry Funeral Home Palm Desert Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at Coachella Valley Cemetery. John R.

Avlla, 75 John R. Avila, 75, of Coachella, died Oct 8, 1998, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. He was born June 27, 1923, to Juan and Maria Reyes Avila in ElModena. Mr. Avila was a drill operator for Kaiser Steel for 18 years.

He was a member of Sociedad Progresista of Coachella Lodge No. 63, and was a member of Operating Engineers Local No. 12 in Los Angeles. Survivors include a son, Javier, six daughters, Bertha Avila Job-bagy of West Covina, Mary Esther Gil of Indio, Sandra Lopez of Indio, Leticia Herrera of Coachella, Mag-dalena Hoy of La Quinta and Am-parto Munoz of Coachella; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Adolph of Mountain Center and Edward of Palm Desert; and four sisters, Esther Acosta of Indio, Betty Jaramil-lo of Idaho, Ruth Porras of Menefee and Katie Hernandez of Coachella. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella. Burial will be in Coachella Valley Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of FitzHenry Funeral Home Desert Chapel in Coachella. AIDS services Do you have questions about AIDS or need to find out how to be tested? Here are some sources: Desert AIDS Project: 750 S. Vella Road, Palm Springs, 323-2118; 81-893 Dr. Carreon Suite 3, Indio, 3424197 AIDS Assistance Program: 216 E. Arenas, Palm Springs, 3258481 State hot lines: Southern California, (800) 922-2437 Avoiding bees Safety tips, information: Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control: 3980119.

Answers questions, inspects sites, provides safety brochures. 'MlUgUHIHts POSTAL SERVICE: No regular service, express delivery only ROAD CONDITIONS: Coachella Valley roads, SunLine Transit Agency, 343-3456; regular service Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California Highway Patrol, 345-2767; California, Department of Transportation SHOPPING MALLS: Palm Desert Town Center, open regular hours PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY: Open TRASHRECYCLING SERVICE: Regular service 6 p.m. JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL MONUMENT: Park open 24 hours PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM: Open regular hours LIBRARIES: Open UVINO DESERT: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., last admission 4:30 p.m. MOVIE THEATERS: Open MUSEUMS: Desert Museum open, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum open NEWSPAPER: Regular delivery; circulation phones regular hours 321-0994 Gray, Mary Graveside Services: 2pm, Inglewood Park Cemetery, How to help Inglewood, CA Green, Mabel Visitation: 1 -2 pm.

Mission Chapel. Services: 2 pm, Mission Chapel, Desert Hot Springs Mortuary. Interment: Los Angeles National Cemetery, Westwood Harrel, Leroy Services: Today, 6 pm, Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary at Cathedral City Homme, Brett Memorial Services: Today, 2 pm, Religious Science Church of the Desert, Palm Desert Jasinskl, Joseph Private Services Inurnment: Windridge Cemetery, Cary, IL Lucas-Lekousis, Josephine Visitation: Today, 9:30 am. Memorial Services: 10:30 am, Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary at Cathedral City Morand, Florence Services: 3 pm. Mission Chapel, Desert Hot Springs Mortuary.

Interment: Pacific View Cemetery, Newport Beach Rogers, William Services: Today, 1pm, Ramon Chapel with Reception to follow, Palm Springs Mortuary at Cathedral City Runge, Carl Graveside Services: 1:30 pm, Desert Memorial Park Schommer, Richard Interment: St Michael's The Arch Angel Cemetery, Palatine, IL Scott, Norma Memorial Services: Oct. 17, 1pm, Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary at Cathedral City Dr. Hugh H. llaldy Born in Shaker Heights, OH, April 9, 1907. He passed away in Scripps Torrey Pines Convalescent Home, La Sept 28, 1998.

Hugh served in the Navy in WWII. Practiced dentistry in Cleveland, OH before coming to California. He was a long-time member of Bermuda Dunes CC. He is survived by his wife, Jean; niece, Nancy Broughten; 3 great-nieces, Jill 3977. Birth Choice of the Desert needs volunteers and new members to help in Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Bilingual volunteers especially needed. Training provided. Indio office. 775-5683. Braille Institute Desert Center, recruiting volunteers for several position including front desk.

Training provided. Center is dedicated to education for blind and visually impaired citizens. 70-251 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage. Robert Kuehl, 321-1111. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program needs volunteers who will be placed with abused or neglected children as a voice in court or with community.

346-2497. Cathedral CHy Animal Shorter needs dog walkers. 68615 Perez Road, Cathedral City. 3208758. Cathedral CHy Citizens on Patrol needs volunteers to work with CCPD in patrol duties and other assignments.

Bruce Marble, 324-4506; 202-1475. Cathedral Ctty Senior Center needs volunteers, Monday and 10 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday. Needs exercise volunteer leader 10-11 a.m. Monday.

321-1548. Children of Parkinsonians needs volunteers for a variety of duties, folding or stuffing envelopes, answering phones, helping with mailings, helping plan and coordinate fund raising events, and data entry 773-5628. Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert needs volunteers as museum guides and docents for classroom field trips, outreach programs and special events, gift shop, handymanfix-it person, lobby admission and office workers. Open to all ages. 321-0602.

CKy of Hope Thrift Shop needs volunteers from Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: Call Patt at 321-2266. CKy of Palm Desert, looking for Hygelund, Judy Clifford Jina Saunders stepdaughter, Loretta Whitten. Services are pending. help adults improve reading and writing.

Indio Library, 200 Civic Center Mall. Ilene, 342-2580. Coachella Valley Special Olympics needs volunteers to help in these areas: directors, training, competition, finance, fundraising, outreach, family training and public relations. Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert, 73-255 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 346-1611.

Coachella Valtey Wild Bird Center needs volunteers to assist in the care and feeding of turtles and tortoises waiting for adoption. Duties includes chopping vegetables and feeding, cleaning cages, administering medications. Opportunities to assist in care of wild birds at the center also. Indio. Linda York, 347-2647.

Coachella Valley Youth Inc. needs donations of paint and supplies to support graffiti abatement program. For pickup or to request service: fax to 321-6890. College of the Desert, seeks host homes for foreign exchange students. Fee paid by student to host family.

Josielind, 776-7205. Community Access Center needs volunteers to assist people with disabilities. All skills needed. Call for information. 3474888.

Community Blood Bank seeks volunteer drivers to make deliveries to area hospital laboratories. Weekend and night drivers a plus. Open 24 hours. 7734190. Desert AIDS Project needs volunteers for many areas, including HIV Health Center, thrift shop, special events, clerical work, mailings and telephones.

Training provided. 750 S. Vella Road, Palm Springs. 323-2118. Desert Area Long-Term-Care Ombudsman Program needs qualified volunteers as advocates for residents of Coachella Valley nursing homes and board-anoScare facilities.

770-9999. (909) 6864402. Desert Beautiful needs volunteers for clerical, mailing and telephone help. 74-075 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Appointment 346-2217.

Desert Blind ft Handicapped Association needs volunteers for its thrift store. Dee, 3234414. Desert Hospital Auxiliary needs volunteers for gift shop, reception desks and family waiting areas, offices and other areas in the hospital. Orientation meetings held second Tuesday of each month. Call for interview.

3236394. A list of opportunities to volunteer In the Coachella Valley. Academic Year in America, a nonprofit American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation, seeks host families for exchange students (with own medical insurance and spending money). Kathleen Keever (800) 458-7100. American Cancer Society Desert Palm Unit needs volunteers at El Paseo unit to help with phones, special projects and mailings, fund raising, speaking to civic groups.

568-2691. American Diabetes Association needs volunteers for various positions. 564-1338. American Field Service bitercultural Programs, looking for homes for foreign exchange students for one semester or one year openings. (888) 6114237; AFS Info Center, (800) 2374636.

American brtercurturai Student Exchange, accepting applications from families to host a foreign exchange student for year or semester. (800) 742-5464. American Lung Association needs volunteers to help "Open Airways for Schools," an asthma prevention program for children. 341-6795. American Red Cross needs volunteers for disaster action team.

773-9105. Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation Inc. needs volunteers for tutoring, fundraisers, mailings and as recreational aides. 329-6471. Animal Samaritans SPCA volunteers needed to groom and care for cats and dogs, help with special events, do clerical work and work on special projects.

Applications at the shelter. 343-3477. Barbara Sinatra Children's Center needs volunteers for driving, play area and office work. 340-2336. Bet Chesed House of Companion Legal Services, seeking volunteers to interview prospective clients on civil cases (training provided), receptionists with typing skills.

Office hours 9 a.m.-noon Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Desert needs adult mentor volunteers as big brothers and sisters. Also need volunteers to staff office and for special events. Groups focuses on children ages 6-12 years, frorrwPalms Springs to Salton SeA from single parent homes. 45480 Portoia Palm Desert 568- Tuesday Tee Time! Every Tuesday in the Sports section, you can meet interesting people involved in the game, keep up on the latest equipment, pick up tips from the pros, see how your favorite golfers are doing on tour, and visit local courses. Killer bees (Africanized honeybees) look similar to the milder common honey bee, but are hostile.

If an attack occurs: Leave the area quickly; use your clothes to cover your eyes and mouth; seek shelter in a car, shed or building; pull out or scrape off stingers as soon as possible; see a doctor immediately. Bse proof your home: Seal openings, patch stucco, repair screens, trim foliage, fill in holes. Hiking safety If you're going hHdng In mountains or canyons, emergency officials offer these safety tips: Bring and drink plenty of water. Wear proper foot gear. Make an Itinerary and stick to It Make sure someone knows when you are to return, and tell that person to call authorities if you're late.

Avoid hiking alone. volunteers for Veteran Day Committee to plan celebration Every Tuesday in Sports DgSGft (JJ the Desert Sun Dttcovr wtiatg In forytm To begin convergent home delivery call 322-5555. honors valley veterans. Pat Scully, 7766352. Coachella Valley Industry Education Council needs a volunteer to invest a couple of hours a month in creating a caring relationship with student Webster Wilson 773-1737.

Coachella Valley Literacy Program needs volunteer tutors to give three to four hours a week to i.