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1r Saturday, November 30, 2013 A4 Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Ore. www.gazettetimes.com OBITUARIES F.Y.I. Frank L. Howard Feb. 27.1936 Nov.

26,2013 Frank L. Howard, 77, of Corvallis went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday. He passed quietly at his home from cancer. He was born in Ventura, to Jay and Ina Howard. His family moved to Philomath in 1946 where Frank graduated from high school and met his future bride, Diane Ferron.

They were married on March 2, 1957, and loved each other deeply the 56 years they were married. Frank served in the Army for two years in Korea. He spent many years coaching and umpiring Little League baseball, coaching youth basketball and attending his kids and grandkids many activities. For 15 years, he volunteered his time with the Benton County Search Rescue as an active member of the Mary's Peak 4- Wheelers. He retired from Oregon State University in 1997, spent time traveling, golfing and was an active member and small- group leader at his church.

He had a wonderful sense of humor that brought an amazing dimension to anything he was part of. When he laughed, the whole world laughed with him even the corny jokes. Most of all, Frank loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Diane; brother Wayne Howard; son David and wife Debbie; son Joseph and wife Cheryl; daughter Anne and husband Brian; daughter Laura; eight grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Wilma Avery; brother Jess Howard; and grandson Sam Howard.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Grant Avenue Baptist Church, 1625 N.W. Grant Corvallis. Memorial donations can be made to Benton County Hospice or Grant Avenue Baptist Church.

DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home is handling arrangements (www.demossdur dan.com). "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Tim. He finished strong. Flora Candace 'Candy' Rogers Singleton March 18,1949 Nov. 29,2013 Flora Candace "Candy" Rogers Singleton, 64, of Lillington, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday.

A native of Princeton, Eugene, to homeless EUGENE(AP) A nonprofit agency known for creating 6-by-10-foot micro houses for the homeless plans to create Eugene's first "rest stop" on city property. It would allow up to 15 people to sleep overnight in tents. They would not be required to leave during the day. If the experiment succeeds, a second site could be set up this winter. The sites would be operational only through March.

The city of Eugene and Community Supported Shelters have signed an agreement to set up the spot in an industrial area near the Union Pacific rail yard, the Eugene Register-Guard reported Friday. The agency won't be paid to supervise the site. The agreement requires Storm, cold snap expected after holiday PORTLAND Thanksgiving weekend in Oregon is expected to end with a storm followed by a cold snap. Forecasters at the National Weather Service say rain and 1 wind are expected to move into the Pacific Northwest on Sunday, with heavy rains on the coast and at higher The weather service says arctic air is expected to move into southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon by Monday evening, bringing snow levels near the floor of the Willamette Valley. N.C., she was a human resource director with Computer Stores Northwest in Corvallis before moving to back to North Carolina.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Wade Singleton; two children, one granddaughter, four siblings and many other family members. All services will be held in North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to any of the following organizations: Susan G. Komen Foundation, Amedisys Hospice of Wake County or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

O'Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home in North Carolina is handling arrangements (www.oquinnpeebles.com). Lee W. Fredrickson Lee W. Fredrickson, 92, died Tuesday at her home in Corvallis. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Suburban Christian Church in Corvallis. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Margaret Marie Lederhos, 86, of Corvallis died Thursday in Corvallis. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6, at McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis. Louise M. Goska Louise M. Goska, 82, died Friday at her home in Corvallis.

DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements. Evelyn G. Grattan Evelyn G. Grattan, 87, died Thursday in Corvallis. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

James P. Howard James P. Howard, 94, of Salem died Thursday in Corvallis. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Charlotte M.

Wessels Charlotte M. Wessels, 86, died Thursday at her Corvallis home. DeMossDurdan Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements. Obituary guidelines: Brief obituaries, death notices and service notices appear in the GazetteTimes as a free public service. A fee must be paid in advance for obituaries longer than 100 words and for a photograph.

Obituaries published in the newspaper also appear at www.gazettetimes.com. For more information or to place an obituary, contact Jane Stoltz at or 541- 758-9524. agency 'rest -time supervision; clean, portable restrooms and trash collection; a roster of individuals allowed on the site; and a ban on alcohol and illegal drugs, said Michael Wisth, a. city community programs analyst for the city. Erik de Buhr, the executive director of the agency, said it will be known as Safe Spot for its emphasis on the safety of both residents and neighbors.

Writing in the paper, he said the agency plans to put five of the micro houses known as Conestoga huts on the property for carefully screened on -site managers. Homeless people will feel safe because their personal belongings will be secure, even when they leave the camp, he said, and their tents will be on elevated platforms F.Y.I. is a community calendar. To accommodate demand for the print edition, we ask that items be brief and include time, date, place, address, admission cost and a contact number for publication. Inclusion of items is at the discretion of the Gazette-Times.

Further information is available at 541-758-9524 or jane.stoltz@lee.net. Assistance SUNDAY Emergency food boxes, by appointment, North Corvallis Ministry Center, 5050N.E. Elliott Circle. Appointments: 541-220- 1040. Stone Soup Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., McLean Hall, First Christian Church, 602 S.W.

Madison Ave. A free meal to anyone in need. MONDAY Emergency food boxes, by appointment, North Corvallis Ministry Center, 5050 N.E. Elliott Circle. Appointments: 541-220- 1040.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA), 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Free, confidential, impartial Medicare counseling and education. Appointments required; call 541- 812-0849. Stone Soup dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., gymnasium, St.

Mary's Catholic School, 501 N.W. 25th St. Free meal for those in need. Classes SUNDAY "What to Do in the Garden in December," noon, Garland Nursery. 5470 N.E.

Highway 20. Garden experts will share techniques for preparing your garden for a successful spring. "Relax and Recharge," 5 p.m., Fitness Over 50,6735 S.W. Country Club Drive. Information: 971- 218-6798 or com.

MONDAY Hula lessons, 5:30 to 8:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 125 N.W. 10th St. Beginners. 5:30 p.m.; first level, 6 p.m.; intermediate level class, 7:15 p.m. Cost: $5 per class.

Information: 541-908- 9190, or corvallishula.com. Events SUNDAY Peace vigil, 5 to 6 p.m., in front of the Benton County Courthouse. 120 N.W. Fourth St. Information: 541-829-0553.

MONDAY Baby story time, 10 a.m., youth story time room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St. For children through 12 months. Jammin' for the Hungry, 5 p.m., community kitchen, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. Volunteers make jam for local food banks.

Information: com. agree stop' to keep them out of the rain. Rules about noise, violence, theft, respect, cleanliness and community participation will be enforced, de Buhr said, and nearby businesses will be given a phone number to report problems. "These camps will be 'safe' only if their neighbors feel safe being next to them," he said. Wisth said the city is encouraging the" agency to make a priority at the "rest stop" sites for people now living in an illegal homeless camp dubbed "Whoville." "It's in the city's interest to get these 'rest stops' set up because we believe they'll be safer and more manageable and legal," he said.

FURNITURE BEDS of Oregon Truckload SALE Sofas Starting at WIDE SELECTION OF COLORST. Made in Oregon Largest Selection in Linn County! 230 Lyon St. (541) 924-0494 Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Chess night, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 S.W.

Second St. Any level of experience welcome. Information: 541-753-1005. Fundraisers SUNDAY Doernbecher Day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Yogurt Extreme, 2001 N.W.

Monroe Suite 108, and 922 N.W. Circle No. 120. The stores will donate 50 percent of all proceeds to Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Government MONDAY Corvallis City Council, 6 p.m., Construction and Engineering Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W.

26th St. Executive session. Followed by regular session at 6:30 p.m. Philomath Fire and Rescue Board, 5 p.m., city hall, 980 Applegate St. Executive session to conduct labor negotiations and review performance of an employee.

Followed by regular session at 7 p.m. Health MONDAY Benton Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 530 N.W. 27th St. Family medicine for infants, children and adults.

Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid accepted. Information: 541-766-6835. Lincoln Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1), 121 S.E.

Viewmont Ave. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid accepted. Information: 541-766- 3546. Free medical clinic, 8:30 a.m., Community Outreach, 856 N.W. Reiman Ave.

Provides care to lowincome people without health insurance. Monroe Family Medicine, 1 to 5 p.m., 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid accepted. Information: 541- 847-5143. HIV testing, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Westminster House, 101 NW 23rd St.

On free evening testing by the Benton County Health Department, organized by Valley AIDS Information Network, in honor of World AIDS Day. Takes 20 minutes; no appointment needed. Opportunities The Oregon Cascades West It's not too late to Council of Governments is seeking for volunteer advocates to serve on the Disability Services Advisory Committee. The committee's purpose is to a advise the COG staff and board of directors on matters relating to the development and operation of a comprehensive service delivery system for people with disabilities in the COG's area of jurisdiction (Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties). Information: 541-924-8421.

Organizations SUNDAY Corvallis Bicycle Collective, 4 to 7 p.m.; for location, call 541- 224-6885 or go to www.corvallis bikes.org. The group welcomes all to volunteer or to work on their own bikes. Corvallis Pokemon League, 2 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Open to all ages.

MONDAY Corvallis Woodcarvers, 4 p.m., First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store, 1007 S.W. Third St. Open to novices and experienced carvers alike. Information: 541-758-0709. Parents and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People, 6 p.m., Martha Room, basement, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W.

Monroe Ave. PFLAG holiday potluck. Bring a dish to share. Plates, silverware and beverages provided. Open to all who respect and celebrate diversity.

Information: 541-782-8829. Toastmasters No. 395, 6:10 p.m., Izzy's Restaurant, 2475 N.W. Ninth St. Free to guests; $20 new member fee.

Information: 541- 760-0223. Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., conference room, BSWCD, 456 S.W. Monroe Suite 110. Discussion with Manette Simpson of the Oregon Department of Agriculture about soil and water conservation districts. Information: 541-753- 7208.

Book Club (Philomath), 6:30 p.m., Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St. "Buddha in the Attic" by Julie Otsuka. Schools MONDAY Corvallis School District Board of directors, 4:45 p.m., library, Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 N.E. Cleveland Ave.

Work session. pick up your Thanksgiving ENTER TO THANKS Support groups SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous: a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. (men's meeting). Corl House, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive.

p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. p.m. (open meeting), College United Methodist Church, 1123 Main Philomath. Information (24 hours): 967-4252 or www.aa-oregon.org.

Narcotics Anonymous, 5 p.m., room 11, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information (24 hours): 877-233-4287 or www.lblna.org. Sex Addicts Anonymous, 7 p.m., room 11, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

Information: 541-757-2204. MONDAY Alcoholics Anonymous: a.m., noon, room 11, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. p.m., library, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 501 N.W.

25th St. "Living Sober" study. p.m. (women's meeting), lounge, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St.

p.m., Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2555 N.W. Highland Drive. Information (24 hours): 541- 967-4252 or www.aa-oregon.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., College United Methodist Church, 1123 Main Philomath. Information: 541-619- 1358.

Lifestyles Overcoming Troubles Utilizing Support Group (LOTUS), 11 a.m., Benton County Health Department, 530 N.W. 27th St. Information: 541-766- 6107. Pregnancy and Postpartum Stress Group, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sponsored by WellMama. For pregnant women and mothers. For location, call 541-231- 4343. Narcotics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., 7 p.m., room 11, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

Information (24 hours): 877-233-4287 or www.lblna.org. Domestic Violence Support Group, 6 p.m. Call 541-754-0110 for location. For women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse in relationships with their partners. Child care is available.

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