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LIFE WALK Page 4 Monday, April 7, 2008 REGION The Indiana Gazette BENEFIT PLANNED John R. Mall TiDE Stadium The Kory Miner Katy Nor walks A DONE lite Ar 19 April It donate MarionCenter HS Track Marion Center HS Track TERI THE KATY MILLER Donate Life Walk will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 19 at the Dr. John R. Mallino Stadium track at Marion Center Area Senior High School.

The walk will be followed by a benefit spaghetti for $6 per person starting at 5 p.m. at the Rayne Drop Inn. All proceeds benefit the Partners Seeking a Cure Donor Awareness group. Ready for the walk are, front row, from left, Jacob Miller, Ashley Miller, Kole Miller, Shelly McGinnis and Myah McGinnis; second row, Karyl Miller, Kathy Miller and Kayla McGinnis. Gary W.

Boring, 62, of Indiana, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, at his home. He was born on April 4, 1946, in Johnstown to Ray and Julia Settlemire Boring. Mr. Boring was a member of the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1481 and Local 154 of the Boilermaker Union.

Gary was employed as a boilermaker for 25 years, working for various employers throughout the United States. He loved to fish, hunt, and most of all, spend time with his family. He was a wonderful and dedicated husband, father and grandfather who always provided well for his family. He was a family man who adored his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a wonderful friend and advocate for others' rights.

Gary is survived by his wife, Francine A. Dabbs Boring, Indiana; five daughters and one son: Scarlett Margetanski and husband Daniel, Bayonne, N.J.; Lori Kelley and husband 1st Sgt. Daniel, Gainesville, Carolee Johnson and William Benish, Stahlstown; Gary L. "Clay" Boring, San Francisco; Julia Lentz and husband Gregory, Louisville, Ohio; and Nicole Greene and husband Robert, Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Brittany, Bradley, Patrick, Karis, Anastasia, Caitlyn, Jayla and Brady; three brothers: Wayne Boring and wife Patricia, Armagh; Galen Boring and wife Paul M. Rice, 87, of Cherry Tree, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Miner's Medical Center in Hastings.

The son of Delmont Rice and Emma Elizabeth (Chapman) Rice Burkett, he was born on Sept. 8, 1920, in Waterman. Mr. Rice was a graduate of the Green Township School Class of 1939. He was a World War II veteran, having served in overseas with the Army Air Force.

In the Asiatic Pacific theater, he was involved in campaigns in China for which he was awarded two bronze stars. Mr. Rice was the oldest member of Pine Grove Church of God. He was a retired mechanic from the Cresson State School, where he was the supervisor in the garage. Mr.

Rice was the Montgomery Township constable, a position he had served in for more than 40 years. He was a former chief of police for Clymer Borough. He was a member of the PA Chief of Police Association, the Fraternal Order of Police and the American Legion Post 222 in Clymer, as well as the Fox and Coon Hunters Club of Indiana. Mr. Rice married his wife, the Lynne, Atlanta; and Terry Boring and wife Susan, Johnstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray Jr. and Vernon Boring; and three nephews: Ryan Boring, Derek Rodkey and Stephen Boring. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m.

Wednesday at St. Bernard Church, Indiana, with the Rev. Fr. Michael Sikon the celebrant. Interment will be made in St.

Bernard Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA, 350 Hospital Road, Suite 3000, Indiana, PA 15701, or to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620. www.bowserminich.com OBITUARIES OBITUARIES former Olive (Lydic), on Sept. 11, 1948. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, of Cherry Tree; his five children: Diane Tiger and husband Ralph, of Cherry Tree; Vernon Rice and wife Sandy, of Northern Cambria; Dennis Rice and wife JoAnn, of Northern Cambria; Janice Smith, of Marion Center; and Beverly Greene, of Indiana; 11 grandchildren: Barry Rice, Penny Miller, Kevin Rice, Ronald Adams, Michael Adams, Dennis Rice Ross Smith, Justin Smith, Miranda Smith, Nathaneal Greene and Kara Greene; and nine greatgrandchildren: Holly, Ian, Katlin, Montana, Michael, Abigail, Caitlin, Dixon and Janelle.

Mr. Rice was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Rice; his sister, Anna Mae Queen; and two infant brothers. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Rairigh Funeral Home Ltd.

in Hillsdale. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Gerald Craker officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at McDowell Cemetery in Green Township. Man dies of heart attack after fight WASHINGTON (AP) Police say a 72-year-old Washington County man died of a heart attack after an argument over his neighbor's dog during which he shot and killed the dog and injured the neighbor.

State police say 39-year-old Thomas Wright dog ran from his house onto the property of Herschel Hupp, of Amwell Township, and began chasing Hupp's cattle. Police say Hupp got a .22 caliber rifle and tried to shoot the Charlton Heston remembered for political stance By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer Gary Boring Paul Rice dog. Police say Wright stepped in and was shot in the thumb, and the same bullet killed the dog. Wright wrestled the rifle from Hupp and went to check on his dog, but Hupp then collapsed and stopped breathing. Police say Wright performed CPR on Hupp and both men were taken to Washington Hospital, where Hupp had a heart attack and died.

No charges have been filed, but police will continue to investigate. LOS ANGELES Nancy Reagan was heartbroken over Charlton Heston's death. President Bush hailed him as a "strong advocate for liberty," while John McCain called Heston a devotee for civil and constitutional rights. Even Michael Moore, who mocked Heston in his gun-control documentary "Bowling for Columbine," posted the actor's picture on his Web site to mark his passing. Heston, who died Saturday night at 84, was a towering figure both in his politics and on screen, where his characters had the ear of God (Moses in "The Ten survived apocalyptic plagues Omega and endured one of Hollywood's mostgrueling action sequences (the chariot race in "Ben-Hur," which earned him the bestactor Academy Award).

Better known in recent years as a fierce gun-rights advocate who headed the National Rifle Association, Heston played legendary leaders and ordinary men hurled into heroic struggles. "In taking on epic and commanding roles, he showed himself to be one of our nation's most gifted actors, and his legacy will forever be a part of our cinema," Republican presidential candidate McCain said in a statement that also noted Heston's involvement in the civilrights movement and his stand against gun control. Heston's jutting jaw, regal bearing and booming voice served him well as Marc Antony in "Julius Caesar" and "Antony and Cleopatra," Michelangelo in "The Agony and the Ecstasy," John the Baptist in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and an astronaut on a topsy-turvy world where simians rule in "Planet of the Apes." "Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than Heston's family said in a statement. "We knew him as an adoring husband, a kind and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather with an infectious sense of humor. He served these far greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity." The actor died at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife, Lydia, at his side, family spokesman Bill Powers said.

He declined to comment on the cause of death or provide further details Sunday. One of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s, '60s and '70s, Heston's work dwindled largely to small parts and narration and other voice roles from the 1980s on, including an uncredited cameo as an ape in Tim Burton's 2001 remake of "Planet of the Apes." Shirley Jones, who co-starred with Heston in one of his last leading roles in the 1999 drama "Gideon," said his talent as an actor sometimes is forgotten because of the epic characters he played. "To me, he was the consummate leading man. He was tall, he was handsome, he was sensitive, he was gruff when he had to be. He was a great cowboy, he was perfect for those historical roles," Jones said.

"He could do everything, and there aren't many actors around today who In 2002, near the end of his five years as president of the NRA, Heston disclosed he had symptoms consistent with Alzheimer's disease. The disclosure was soon followed by an unflattering appearance in Moore's 2003 best SLANSKY, Joseph, Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, (724) 349-3100 Lois Mae Silvis Lois Mae Silvis, 72, of Coral, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the Communities at Indian Haven. A daughter of William H. and Carrie A. White Miller, she was born Oct.

18, 1935, in Indiana. Mrs. Silvis was a homemaker and attended the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the YMCA Silver Sneakers and also the trip coordinator for the Silver Sneakers. She is survived by three sons: Eugene and wife Mary, of Lakeland, Timothy L.

and wife Janet, of Home; and Christopher H. and wife Julie, of Black Lick; four grandchildren: Jennifer and Daniel Silvis, of Florida; Matthew LATE DEATH and wife Jennifer and Mark and wife Jamie, all of Creekside; three great-grandchildren; a brother, William P. Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 35 years, William F. Silvis; and a granddaughter, Melissa Ann Silvis, in 1982.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 a and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Robinson-Lytle in Indiana, with Rev. George E. Porter Jr.

officiating. Interment will be in the Coral Lutheran Chapel. www.robinsonlytleinc.com Edward Stanislaw Edward A. Stanislaw, 68, of Bolivar, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at his residence. He was born Oct.

25, 1939, in Fairfield Township to Steven Sr. and Katherine (Ridilla) Stanislav. A life -long farmer, foundry worker, union laborer and timber contractor, Mr. Stanislaw was a member of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Orthodox Church.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing as a pastime. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Palombo) Stanislaw; one son, Joseph Stanislaw, and his wife Becky, of Illinois; four daughters: Rebecca Bacan-Silvis and her husband, Christopher, of Greensburg, Marianne DiMatteo and her husband, Steve, of Greensburg, Virginia Ribblet and her husband, Harry E. III, of Blairsville, and Susie Marie Stanislaw, of Bolivar; one brother, Steve Stanislav, of New Florence; five sisters: Margaret Cook-Ferkler and her husband, Frank, of Michigan, Catherine Volchko, of Latrobe, Rose Marie LaFountain-Langeland and her husband Harold, of Michigan, Agnes Kowalczyk, of Sharon, and Mary Jane Westbrook, of South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Laverne Stanislaw, of Ligonier; five grandchildren: Maria DiMatteo, Victoria DiMatteo, Vincent DiMatteo, Anastasia Ribblet and Briana Stanislaw; and by a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Stanislaw; four brothers: George Stanislaw, John, Charles and Victor Stanislav; one sister, Lucille Stanislav; and brothers and sisters-in-law Dorothy Stanislav, Richard Cook, Jack LaFountain, John Kowalczyk and William Volchko.

Family and friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home 601 Weldon Latrobe. Parastas service will be held 7 p.m.

Monday in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Nicholas Ferencz officiating. Interment will follow in St.

John Cemetery, Wilpen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of Marianne DiMatteo, 242 Bonita Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. To sign online guest book, send condolences, or to view detailed obituary information, please visit www.lopatich.com. Kiski School to hold open house and parents are welcome to high school graduates. Day opvisit the school's 350-acre cam- tions are also available for boys pus for a tour of the school and who live in the area.

Candidates Night on Wednesday DISTANT The Armstrong County Farm Bureau, with support from the Armstrong Conservation District, is hosting Candidates Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Distant Fire Hall, 2239 Madison Road. Candidates Night is for candidates running in the primary for the 63rd Legislative District, held by retiring Rep. Fred McIllhatten. The five invited candidates will be given an opportunity to make an opening statement and then the public will have an opportunity to submit questions for the candidates.

SALTSBURG The Kiski an overview of its programs. School will host an open house The Kiski School is a college on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 preparatory boarding school for p.m. All prospective students boys in grades 9 through 12 and documentary winner "Bowling for Columbine," which took America to task for its gun laws. Moore used a clip of Heston holding aloft a rifle at an NRA rally and proclaiming "from my cold, dead hands." The director flustered the actor in an interview later in the film by pressing him on his gun-control stance.

There was no other reaction on the site from Moore about Heston's death. Moore did not immediately respond to e-mail and phone requests seeking comment. Jones, who worked with Heston on "Gideon" near the beginning of his tenure as NRA president, said she discussed gun control with him and came to respect his stand, even though she disagreed with it. She said he told her his family grew up poor in the country and "had to go out and kill a deer if we wanted meat." "He was a caring, sweet gentleman who believed in his country," Jones said. "He believed the Constitution said it's OK, we have to defend ourselves." Like fellow conservative Ronald Reagan, Heston served as president of the Screen Actors Guild.

Former first lady Nancy Reagan said in a statement that she was heartbroken to hear of his death. "He was one of Ronnie's and my dearest friends," she said. "I will never forget Chuck as a hero on the big screen in the roles he played, but more importantly I considered him a hero in life for the many times that he stepped up to support Ronnie in whatever he was doing." Current Screen Actors Guild president Alan Rosenberg called Heston "a capable and visionary union leader" in a Sunday statement. Bush who in 2003 presented Heston the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor called Heston a "man of character and integrity, with a big heart." California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had Heston as a co- in 1994's "True Lies," said in a statement that Heston "entertained millions of people around the world during his legendary film career." "He cared deeply about his craft and he loved his family, his work and his country with all his heart," Schwarzenegger said. Decades before his NRA leadership, Heston was a strong advocate for civil rights in the 1960s, joining marches and offering financial assistance.

Civil-rights leaders in Los Angeles held a moment of silence in Heston's memory Sunday after an unrelated news conference. Heston had contributed and raised thousands of dollars in Hollywood for Martin Luther King movement, said Earl Ofari Hutchinson, president of the Los Angeles Urban Policy Round Table. "We certainly disagree with his position as NRA head and also his firm, firm, unwavering support of the unlimited right to bear arms," Hutchinson said. But, he added, "Charlton Heston was a complex individual. He lived a long time, and certainly, there were many phases.

The phases we prefer to remember were certainly his con Born Charles Carter in a Chicago suburb on Oct. 4, 1923, Heston grew up in the Michigan wilderness, where his father operated a lumber mill. Heston and his wife had a daughter, Holly Ann, and a son, Fraser Clarke, who played the infant Moses in "The Ten Commandments." Swastika painted on Obama sign State police say a swastika be an isolated incident. was spray painted on a cam- Youssef is 86 years old and paign sign for Sen. Barack moved to the United States Obama along Mahoning Road, from Egypt.

He became a citiEast Mahoning Township. zen in 1958. Kamal Youssef and his wife, His wife is an immigrant from Maria, say they found the de- Czechoslovakia and is also a faced sign on Saturday in their U.S. citizen. yard.

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