The Missoulian from Missoula, Montana • 11

Missoulian, Saturday, November 16, 2002 B3 Missing witness casts doubt on murder trial KALISPELL Prosecutors a witness they need for a murder trial has gone missing, and they now wonder if they will have to dismiss charges against an accused double murderer. Troy McGarvey, 35, is scheduled to stand trial next month for shooting Norman Nelson and Clifford Grant at Grant's home in Ferndale in July 2001. But at a pretrial conference Wednesday, County Attorney Tom Esch said a key witness is missing. The witness, Robert Armstrong, is on probation for felony criminal endangerment under a five-year suspended sentence. Grant's sister, Michelle Grant, said she is furious.

"We don't want a murderer running around," she said. According to court transcripts, Esch said he "will not be able to proceed with the trial without the witness and, if they are unable to locate, will file a motion to dismiss" the charges. District Judge Kitty Curtis ordered Esch to file a motion by 5 p.m. Tuesday if he plans to drop the case. If so, McGarvey will walk out of jail after that.

According to court documents, Armstrong has said that McGarvey confessed to killing Grant and Nelson and his account of the events matched what police found at the scene. "His testimony is very important to us," said Detective Commander Bruce Parish of the sheriff's department. "He had details that are very important to the case." Armstrong failed to show up at an appointment with his probation officer and a warrant was issued for his arrest on Oct. 11. Authorities have been unable to find him since then.

Caregiver forum examines local needs, services Across the country, more than 50 million said Friday, "and we do have a gap." business owner and family caregiver Brenda Americans take care of family members who The event, "We Care, a Town Forum," Carpenter. are chronically ill, disabled or elderly. The will be held in the Masquer Theater in the Resource tables will be staffed by agencies value of their work is estimated at about $200 Performing Center at and groups that offer caregiving support. billion a year. the University of Montana on Saturday from Potential volunteers can learn about Caring Caregiving can be a meaningful way to be 1 to 3 p.m.

The forum will combine drama Circles, in which volunteers offer support and present in the life and death of loved ones, with a panel discussion. Dramatic scenes and respite for caregivers. but it can also be isolating and relentless. A monologues illustrating family caregiving will The event marks National Family Missoula forum will be held on Saturday with be interspersed with discussion periods. Caregivers Month, National Hospice Month the hope of giving voice to what caregivers They'll be performed by students from the and Family Caregiving and Hospice Week in need and taking inventory of what Missoula UM Department of Missoula, Nov.

10-16. It will build on the PBS already has to offer, said Barbara Spring of A panel of specialists will include Partners special, "And Thou Shalt Honor," which can Life's End Institute: Missoula Demonstration in Home Care executive director Nancy be borrowed at Life's End Institute at 320 E. Project, who's coordinator of the event. Heyer, Missoula physician Tom Roberts, Main St. "We do have some things in place," she hospice chaplain Tom King and local Ginny Merriam, Missoulian Whitefish old Whitefish WHITEFISH boy (AP) was killed A 16-year- Friday for Washington burns to his hospital legs, to be Highway treated Patrol highway compared death to 196 toll at to the 226 same this time year, evening in a three-vehicle accident officer Dave Mills said.

The 16- last year. teen-ager on Patrol U.S. said. 93, the Montana Highway after year-old's relatives name are will be notified, released police released Also on the Friday, name of a authorities woman The teen died when his said. killed Wednesday in a crash near killed in Chevrolet Blazer collided with a A wheel from the Bronco came Vida.

Ford Bronco II driven by Travis off during the crash and struck a Police say Bobbie Jo Loberg, 22, collision Wartnow, 23, also of Whitefish. Honda passenger car driven by of Wolf Point, died when her car Wartnow's vehicle caught fire Gary Vallieres, 49, of Whitefish. ran off Montana 13 between Wolf after the crash. He was flown to a The fatality raises Montana's Point and Circle and overturned. Goldie L.

Lingle KALISPELL Goldie L. Lingle, 93, of Kalispell died on Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at Heritage Place. Goldie was born on Dec. 12, 1908, in Kendall, to Charles and Adelia (Saxby) Brooks.

She married Fred L. Lingle in Frazer on Feb. 18, 1926. Goldie was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 1975 and a son Alvin in 1970. She is survived by her son, Robert L.

Lingle Sr. of Kalispell; daughters Beulah Monroe of Wenatchee, and Mary Bates of Wolf Point; sister Clysta Thoma of Wolf Point; 21 grandchildren; 50 greatgrandchildren; and 37 grandchildren. A funeral service was held Friday at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. DEATH NOTICES Grace E.

Wetzsteon SULA Grace E. Wetzsteon, 96, of Sula, died Friday, Nov. 15, in Portland, Ore. Arrangements will be announced by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. STATE DEATHS Bearcreek Mary Mourich, 90.

Big Timber Mathew Winkley, 62. Billings James Hansen, Dixie Stevens, 62. Butte Roy Bailey, 62, John Frasch, 91. Circle Dale Goodale, 78. Geyser Theodore Klind, 80.

Great Falls Cathy Caniparoli, 52, Frances Jaramillo, 81. Helena Charlotte Heath. Lewistown George Fadrhonc, 83, Noreen Bristol, 83. Public events Associated Press MISSOULA DEMONSTRATION Project, Life's End Institute, town forum about family caregiving, 1-3 p.m., Masquer Theater, Performing Arts Center, University of Montana campus. Panel discussion, entertainment, resources.

Free parking, Adams Center. Call 728- 1613, Ext. 202. "THE DINING Room" performance by Hellgate Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., new Hellgate High School band room, 900 S. Higgins Ave.

Tickets: $5 at the door. HOLIDAY ARTS Craft Fair, Nov. 15- 22, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 219 W. p.m.; Broadway. Guest artists and vendors welcome.

Call 540-0422 or 721-5426. Organizations HAMILTON SENIOR Center, 820 N. Fourth 363-5282: pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m.; craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; square dancing, 7 p.m. MISSOULA SENIOR Center, 705 S. Higgins 543-7154: craft bazaar, a.m.-3 p.m.; Thrift Shop, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

W.O.W On Wheels), luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Holiday Inn RECREATION REPORT RECREATION On the Lolo National Forest, snowmobiles are prohibited after Dec. 1. Big game hunting season is here, so remember to wear safety orange while out in the forest. Also remember: "safety first," and "pack it in, pack it out" during all outdoor activities. Check out the Lolo National Forest home page at www.fs.fed.us/r1/lolo.

LOLO NATIONAL FOREST Missoula Ranger District, (406) 329-3814: Campgrounds in Rock Creek are closed for the season but still available for use with no services and no fees. Lolo Creek Campground is closed, however the lower loop of Lee Creek is available with no services and no fees. The gate is closed at Pattee Canyon picnic area. When cutting firewood, remember there is no cutting within 150 feet of streams, rivers or lakes. Seeley Lake Ranger District, (406) 677-2233: Big Larch and Lake Alva campgrounds remain open for camping and day use.

Day use is also available at Riverpoint Campground on the west wide of Seeley Lake. A real winter chill is in the air up here. The be beat with the snowcapped peaks and the nofading colors of autumn. It's gorgeous; don't forget your camera. A special heads-up: Make sure all fires are "dead out" before leaving a campsite or lunch warming spot.

-Ninemile Ranger District, (406) 626-5201: Come out and see the Historic Ninemile Remount Depot, the Forest Service's largest working ranch in the Northern Region. The Visitors Center is closed for the season. A self-guided tour is available. Firewood permits are available at the district office and also at Bronc's Grocery in Frenchtown. For information on road and trail conditions, call the district.

Ranger District, (406) 822-4233: Trout Creek Campground is open without services. Reservations are being taken for the Savenac Historic Cookhouse, Bunkhouse and West Cottage for winter use. Drive with caution on forest roads; snow and icy conditions may be encountered at higher elevations. Call the district for information. a Falls Ranger District, (406) 826-3821: Goldrush, West Fork Fishtrap Creek and Fishtrap Lake campgrounds will remain open through the fall, but with reduced services.

The Bend Work Center rental cabin is available year-round. Call the district for more information on road and trail conditions. SMOKEJUMPER VISITOR CENTER a Aerial Fire Depot (406) 329-4934: The Smokejumper Visitor Center is closed for the season. Call to schedule group tours. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Missoula Field Office, (406) 329-3914: BLM is looking for volunteers to help manage the public lands.

Contact the Missoula office to check out the opportunities. Garnet Ghost Town is open seven days a week. The Visitors Center, however, is open only from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

It's time to start thinking about reserving a night in one of the rental cabins in the ghost town. For information on Garnet go online to garnetghosttown.org or call BLM. LOLO PASS VISITOR CENTER Highway 12 campgrounds, Powell Ranger District, (208) 942-3113; Kooskia office, (208) 926-4274. Clearwater National Forest Web site: www.fs.fed.us/ The Lolo Pass Visitor Center is closed for construction. There were 14.5 inches of snow at Lolo Pass as of Tuesday.

The new visitor center is tentatively scheduled to open either Dec. 6 or Dec. 13. Three feet of snow for Our family serving your family Missonda's only. independent, locally owned Funeral Home Conveniently located at the comer of Spurgin Reserve 543-5595 Cremation Burial Saciety of the Rockies grooming is needed before the visitor center will open.

Season and day passes will be available by Nov. 23 at the Trail Head, High Country Sports, Pipestone Mountaineering and Lolo Hot Springs. Prices will be $20 for a season pass and $5 for a day pass. Wendover and Whitehouse campgrounds are closed for the season. Powell Campground will remain open until Nov.

19 with no fees or services. Whitesands Campground will remain open until the snow flies. Picnic areas along Highway 12 will remain open for the late-season outings with no water and no fees. BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST -Hamilton, (406) 363-7100. Recreation Web site: www.fs.fed.us/r1/bitterroot.

Stevensville, (406) 777-5461: Charles Waters Campground closed for the season. St. Lookout IS NOT an overnight camping destination. The upstairs is open for short-term shelter, and the woodstove been removed for the winter. Contact the district for more information.

Darby, (406) 821-3913: Cameron and Rye Creek drainage areas are closed due logging. Lost Horse to Twin Lakes is open. Darby Visitor is open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Upper Como and Black Bear campgrounds remain open with no fees or services. Lake Como area country motorized travel is allowed on the lakeshore west Wood's cabin.

Call the ranger district for more information. Sula, 821-3201: Martin Creek, Jennings Camp and Crazy Creek campgrounds remain open with no fees or services. Call the ranger district for information. West Fork, 821-3269: Painted Rocks Lake road construction is continuing Monday-Friday with closures expected 8-10 a.m., noon-2 and 4-6 p.m. with short delays during the open periods.

No construction occurs on weekends and holidays. campground is closed. All campgrounds are open, with fees or services. Pack out all garbage. Disabled hunting access in Basin Creek is available by reservation.

An "able to hunt from a vehicle" permit is needed to qualify. DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST -Dillon, 683-3900: The following campgrounds are open on the Pintler Ranger District for the remainder of the year: Stony Creek, Copper Creek, East Fork, Spillway, Flint Creek Cable Creek Lodgepole, Philipsburg Bay (A loop), Warm Springs, Racetrack and Orofino. These campgrounds will remain open until they are no longer accessible due to snow conditions. Just a reminder: The maximum length of stay is 16 days. MISSOULA AREA Funeral Homes Rick Evans Funeral GARDEN CITY Funeral Home 1705 W.

Broadway 543-4190 GEBERT, Jason C. Viewing at Garden City, Saturday, 12-2 p.m. Services at Garden City at 2 p.m. Burial at Fort Missoula Cemetery with military honors with reception to follow at the funeral home. SUNSET MEMORIAL Funeral I lome 7405 Mullan Road 549-2857 HILL, Lloyd E.

Services will be Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. LIVINGSTON MALLETTA GERAGHTY: Funeral Home 224 W. Spruce 5433137 MONTANA CREMATION MEMORIAL SOCIETY 3035 S.

Russell 542-3378 STERN, Arthur Viewing will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Monday, Nov. 18. from noon until service at 1 p.m. 1. Burial at Sunset Memorial Cemetery followed by a reception back at the church.

is Mary's has to cross not of OBITUARIES Marvin George Cromwell MISSOULA Marvin Cromwell, a twin, was born on Christmas day 1945 in Missoula to Mildred (Janes) and Clifford Cromwell. He ended his life at the age of 55 on or about Oct. 29, 2001, with a self-inflicted gunshot from a .22 caliber pistol. After many months of intensive search efforts by the Missoula Sheriff's Department, various search and rescue teams, family and friends, his remains were discovered by a deer hunter on Oct. 28, 2002, in thick brush approximately 10 miles north of Cromwell Seeley Lake, less than one-half mile from where his van was parked.

Marvin had left a suicide note in his house near East Missoula. Why Marvin had decided to do this we shall never know. He was in excellent health Cromwell and appeared to be extremely happy. But if he were truly despondent, he camouflaged his feelings so well. He left no clues.

Nor did his personality fit the act of committing suicide. All through life Marvin had a wonderful sense of humor. He always told his friends that he and his twin were "womb mates." Marvin was always happy, constantly joking, and never seemed to take life too seriously. So it seemed. Marvin's interests included traveling, snowmobiles, chess, football, classic cars, coin collecting, photography, hiking, fishing, hunting, motorcycles and church.

Marvin never married he liked girls, loved to tease them, but did not want a relationship. "Too much hassle," he always said. Marvin had a very soft spot in his heart for small animals, especially rabbits. He always had a pet rabbit and his latest was "Gizmo." After graduation from Stevensville High School in 1964, Marvin joined the U.S. Army and spent 21 months in Vietnam as crew gunner on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

He served his country well, with numerous combat air medals and an honorable discharge. Marvin did not have to go to Vietnam, as a brother was already there (which was against Army regulations). The Army never connected the dots; he was determined to do his part and would not go back home. For their he and his twin brother flew around for a week in his helicopter, flying sorties and other combat missions. This was an unforgettable experience.

Marvin was very well liked and respected by his pilots, except for the fact none of them could beat him in chess. That was Marvin. He loved his job and he did it well. After Vietnam, Marvin enrolled at the University of Montana in 1969 and pursued a teaching profession for four years. Just before graduation, Marvin terminated his college career and decided instead to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad.

As a track repairman, he worked for about 15 years throughout western Montana and was proud of the fact they were called "gandy dancers." In about 1991 Marvin bought an old run-down, dilapidated trailer court on Margaret Street and immediately put all his time and effort into repairs, landscaping, fencing and upgrades. He soon pounded and molded the Town and Country Trailer Court into a successful business. Over the years Marvin had accumulated a lot of "best friends" just about everywhere he went: Bill COMMUNITY CALENDAR Parkside, 200 S. Pattee St. Call 549- 9612 or 721-1751.

BOOTS 'N' CALICO Square Dance Club, plus lessons, 7 p.m.; Red, White Blue mainstream with plus tips dance, 8 p.m., Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. Fourth Hamilton. Caller: Ray Dunbar. Call 363-3680 or 642-3440. MISSOULA FOLKLORE Society, beginner workshop, 7:30 p.m.; contra dance, 8-11 p.m., Union Hall, upstairs, 208 E.

Main St. Band: Out of Wood. Caller: Roy Curet. Call Buell, 728- 5736. On campus UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Safety On Snow Fair: consign winter equipment and skis, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; sale, Sunday, Nov.

17, Adams Center. Call 523-7856. Humanities and Culture conference: "Mormonism in Montana, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; discussion, 3:30 p.m., O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West, 250 Station 9 Drive (old Milwaukee Station). Call 243-7700.

Hunger Awareness Week: banquet, Nov. 25, 6-8 p.m. Speakers: George McGovern and Jenn Adams. Tickets Haley, Kenny Andrews, Vadan Scruggs, John Woods, Dorie Moday, Jay Bertek, Troy and Helen Hauerwas, Brad and Angela, to name a few locally. Even though he was a dedicated bachelor, Marvin had charisma and charm for everyone, was always eager to share his time and enthusiastically engage in conversation on just about anything.

He made friends easily and quickly. Marvin was preceded in death by a set of twins, who died at birth, and his father Clifford, who was killed in a logging accident in 1953. He is survived by his mother Mildred Morrell (Riverside Health Care Center); brother Donald and twin brother Marshall of Missoula; brother Neil of Portland, sister Phyllis Owen of Middlefield, Ohio; and a favorite uncle Larry Janes of Corvallis. Why Marvin decided to give up the rest of his life will remain a mystery forever. This was indeed a tragedy, and the reasons behind it will never be fully understood, nor will the shock ever subside.

Fragments of a Bible were scattered around his remains and now we know Marvin just wanted to move from this world into another one, as soon as possible. He is at peace now and that is good enough for us. Marvin was one outstanding person, an excellent brother, enthusiastic in everything he did, and was always laughing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In his suicide note, Marvin stated he did not want a funeral.

As per his wishes, his remains will be cremated and his ashes spread over Swift Current Lookout in Glacier National Park. There will be a get-together, however, to remember and honor Marvin's life with family and friends. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Christian Assembly Four Square Church, 1001 Cleveland Missoula, with Pastor Michael McGovern officiating. Coming soon MISSOULA GOODFELLOWS Club, free community Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov.

28, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 4B's Restaurant, 4951 N. Reserve St. Traditional holiday dinner with pumpkin pie. Beach Transportation and Mountain Line provides free shuttle from the Courthouse Transfer Center and back from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DINNER and lights tour, Thursday, Dec. 19, 5-9 p.m. Leave Rosauer's parking lot, 5 p.m.; return 9 p.m. Cost: $19, includes dinner and transportation. Births Sheila and Terry Betschart, Hamilton, girl, Nov.

7. Liza Murphy and Steven Gill, Missoula, girl, Nov. 13. Bethannie Fulkerson and Paul Hor, Stevensville, girl, Nov. 13.

Misty and Randy Doss, Pablo, boy, Nov. 14. Karen and Andrew Oberg, Missoula, boy, Nov. 15. Marcie and Kelly Teed, Missoula, girl, Nov.

15. Lanette and Weslie Bohlken, Missoula, girl, Nov. 15. Beth and Justin Anderson, Missoula, girl, Nov. 15.

p.m. Rombo other no available with donation at The Ark, 538 University or call 549-7821. Continuing Education winter session: Jan. 6-24. Registration open.

Call 243- 6014. Show: comedian Margaret Cho, 7 p.m., University Theater, $25; available at TIC-IT-EZs or call 1-888-243-4051 or 243-4051. Movies: "Rushmore," 7 p.m.; "The Royal Tenebaums," 9 p.m., University Center Theater, $2 students, faculty, staff, retirees; $4 general. Call 243- FILM. Director's festival: "This is Our Youth" (not suitable for children), through Nov.

16, 7:30 p.m., and "Waiting for Godot," Nov. 19-23, 7:30 nightly, Masquer Theater, Performing Arts and Center, $6. Call 243- 4581. Benefits VASA SWEDISH bazaar and Scandinavian bake sale, Saturday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 2701 S. Russell St.

Variety of Swedish items; beverages, lunch. CORVALLIS CHRISTMAS bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corvallis High School gymnasium. Call 961-3961..