Summer Reading is here!!! The summer reading program at Burley Public Library is titled “Fit, Food, and Fun in the Park”, which reflects the partnership between Burley Public Library, Cassia Regional Medical Center and Cassia County School District.

Parents, make sure your kids are registered for summer reading. They will have fun each week at Storybook Park and have a chance to win great prizes at our final summer reading celebration. It’s free and all children are invited to attend!! Summer Reading kicks off with a registration day June 3^rd at Storybook Park from 10:30 to 11:30. (Please note that the lunch program will start June 7^th.) Following are the classes and programs offered at Burley Public Library in June:

Wednesday June 2^nd- 10:00 AM, Beginning Computer Class. Perfect for anyone who has little prior knowledge of computers. No registration necessary but limited to class size of 10.

Thursday, June 3^rd- 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Summer Reading Registration at Storybook Park. All children are invited to participate in summer reading, named Fit, Food and Fun in the Park – it’s free and fun! Please come to the park to register for 2010 Summer Reading. Registering will give you a chance to win great prizes at the Fit, Food and Fun in the Park’s final celebration August 5th.

Wednesday, June 9^th- 10:00 AM, Internet and Email Computer Class. This class is designed for someone who has some basic knowledge of computer use. No registration necessary but limited to class size of 10.

Thursday, June 10^th- 10:30 AM “Fit, Food and Fun in the Park” summer reading program. Today’s theme is “LiVe/ The Body Walk. Cassia Regional Medical Center will help children in attendance explore the body and the effects of healthy living. Free lunch served by Cassia County School District Food Services to all children ages 1 to 18 at 11:30.

Wednesday, June 16^th, 10:00 AM, Beginning Microsoft Word 2007 class. Participants will need to have a basic understanding of computer use. No registration necessary but limited to class size of 10.

Thursday, June 17^th, 10:30 AM, “Fit, Food and Fun in the Park” summer reading program. Today’s theme is “An Ocean of Fun”. Children will enjoy games, a simple craft, and a story. Don’t forget to keep reading to be eligible for prizes! Free lunch served by Cassia County School District Food Services to all children ages 1 to 18 at 11:30.

Wednesday, June 23^rd- 10:00 AM, Beginning Microsoft Excel 2007 Class. . Participants will need to have a basic understanding of computer use. No registration necessary but limited to class size of 10.

Thursday, June 24^th- 10:30 AM, “Fit, Food and Fun in the Park” summer reading program. Aargh, mateys! Pirates abound as today’s theme is “High Seas Adventure”! Children will enjoy games, a simple craft, and a story. Don’t forget to keep reading to be eligible for prizes! Free lunch served by Cassia County School District Food Services to all children ages 1 to 18 at 11:30.

Burley

Benny Martinez (affectionately known as “Uncle Benny” to all that knew him), passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley, at the age of 86.

He was born on May 20, 1924, in Pratt, Kansas, the son of Celestino and Felipita (Marquez) Martinez.  He was a self-educated man teaching himself how to read.  Benny proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army being stationed in the South Pacific.  He worked in the mines, for the railroad, and as a farm hand.  He enjoyed watching boxing, going to rodeos, horse racing, fishing, playing cards and bingo, and “shooting the breeze.”  However, most important to Uncle Benny was spending time with his family and eating sweets.  He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by Misty and Henry Munoz and their children, Emilio, Yasmeen, Izabel and Abigail (his “little stinkies”); a sister, Adela Arguello of Rapid City, South Dakota; sisters-in-law, Mary Martinez of Washington State, and Isabel Martinez of Rupert; and many generations of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Evaristo (Everett), Jose (Sepio), and Guiermo (Willie); and his sisters, Ruby and Julia.

Uncle will be greatly missed by and was a hero to his family and to all who crossed his path.

A vigil service will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the Little Flower Catholic Church, 1601 Oakley Ave., with the recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, also at the Little Flower Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Justin Brady as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

Heyburn

Olive Bernice McClintock, age 89, of Heyburn, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Olive was born on May 15, 1921, in O’Neill, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Adeline (Walton) Harvey.  She married August Del McClintock on Aug. 30, 1938, in Neligh, Nebraska.  They had two daughters, Faye and Lillian.  Olive worked for more than 20 years at the Burley Care Center.  She enjoyed gardening and sewing and loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her daughters, Faye Cole of Heyburn, and Lillian Hopkins of Winton, California; one sister, Violet Brandt of Creighton, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers; four sisters; and a niece.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Rupert Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

Rupert

Sheri Alane Massie, age 39, passed away peacefully with her friends close by, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Countryside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rupert, after a 20-year courageous battle with AIDS.

Sheri was born on March 13, 1971, in Twin Falls, Idaho.  She graduated from Shoshone High School in 1989, and attended the nursing program at C.S.I. until she was too ill to continue.

Sheri has been described as a remarkable and strong spirit.  She showed these characteristics by turning a negative disease into a positive experience.  She volunteered for seven years in and around the Magic Valley speaking to schools and church groups.  In 2002, she received the Health Hero Award, a commendation from the South Central Idaho AIDS Coalition, and the Jefferson Award for work in the community.  Sheri volunteered to sit on the Idaho State Board of HIV Care and Prevention Council for six years until she was too blind to continue.  She attended several retreats every year whenever possible.

She was talented and creative.  Sheri loved music and loved to sing.  In 1988, she received the Who’s Who in Music Award.  There is not a Shania Twain song she couldn’t recite word for word.  She enjoyed scrap-booking, ceramics, mosaics, making thoughtful cards and coloring fuzzy posters.  She also loved to go shopping and work in her flower beds.

She was loving, compassionate, open-minded and friendly.  She liked to visit with people and had many friends.  Sheri accepted a person regardless of background, beliefs or status.  She loved animals and had many in her life including three ferrets and five very spoiled cats.  Sheri was a member of the Rupert First Christian Praise Chapel.  Many church members were so wonderful to come and visit with her, pray with her and bring flowers.

Sheri believed in being educated about AIDS and protecting others from getting this disease.  In this effort, she made a conscious decision to remain single and not raise a family.  But, she leaves a legacy of friends.  Some have preceded her in death including her dear friend, Willy Green.  You only had to meet Sheri once to form an instant bond.  Her family of friends love her and will miss her dearly.  Simply remember that, “Just when the caterpillar thought her life was over, she became a butterfly.”

Dr. Boettcher, thank-you for the care and compassion you showed Sheri.  You treated her very well and she considered you a dear friend.

To the staff at Countryside, Sheri feared having to reside at a nursing facility.  However, you alleviated that by treating her with dignity, respect and compassion.  Your care made her time there comfortable.  She considered many of you friends.  Thank-you for all you have done.

Sheri’s life will be celebrated at the memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Rupert First Christian Praise Chapel, 1110 8^th Street.

Funeral arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

Burley

Margean Wilcox Holm, our loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 76, of Burley, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at her home from pancreatic cancer, with her family at her side.

She was born on April 2, 1934, in Heyburn, Idaho, the daughter of James Franklin Wilcox Jr. and Blanche (Warner) Wilcox.  She was one of six children and the only daughter.  She received her education in Heyburn, and graduated from Heyburn High School in 1952.  She married Larry Holm on Jan. 3, 1956, in Elko, Nevada.  Together, they had four wonderful children, their twins, Randall and Russell, and Bradley and Lori Anne.

She worked many years for Quality Bakery, Shelby’s Bakery and Smith’s Bakery retiring in 1990.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had previously served in many callings including the Primary, Sunday School and Relief Society.  She held an office for three years in the Heyburn Alumni Association from 1993 until 1995, and was a compassionate care giver for several relatives.

Margean enjoyed bowling and bowled in a ladies league for 49 years winning first place trophies and making many lifelong friends.  She loved doing crossword puzzles, walking and bike riding.  Her passion was keeping up with family records, and with her computer she was able to gather and write family histories even when she became legally blind.  Additionally, she liked making many crafts for her friends and family.

She and Larry own a summer cabin at Magic Reservoir where they have spent much time fishing, boating, walking, having family gatherings and spending some quiet time together.  As she loved to travel, they were able to visit all 50 of the United States, all of Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Jamaica, Columbia, South America, and many other cities along the Mexican Coast.  She and Larry loved going on cruises and taking bus tours to different places.

Her most rewarding times were being with her children and grandchildren.  She loved having family reunions with her family and also having and going to the Wilcox family reunions.  She and her family were avid Utah Jazz fans; going to many games in Salt Lake City, or watching the teams play on TV.  She and Larry loved going to Sun Valley in the summer to watch the professional ice-skaters perform and sometimes having family members accompany them to the show.  She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them especially at Thanksgiving, Christmas and their annual Labor Day camp-outs.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; their four children, Randy (Maggie), Rusty (Susie), Brad (DeeAnn), and Lori (Terro) Anderson; ten grandchildren, Heather, Holly, Haylee (Mike), Sean (Jordyn), Jason (Kara), Tameka, Brennan, Bonita, Marin, and Stephanie (Tyson); a great-grandson; two brothers, Max (DeEtta) Wilcox of Heyburn, and Don (Nadine) Wilcox of Sunbury, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Alta Wilcox of Farmington, Utah; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Carl, Ralph and Wayne; two sisters-in-law, Ann and Letha; her adopted brother-in-law, Roger Hansen of Arizona; and two nephews, Carl James and Kelly Wilcox.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, at the Burley LDS 2^nd and 4^th Ward Church, 515 E. 16^th St., in Burley, with Bishop Royce Otte officiating.  Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Friday at the church.

Some people hear the word “fasting” and they think that is an action for religious folk and it only occurs in highly regimented religions.  However, fasting is used for more than just spiritual reasons.  Fasting has many different benefits that can help awaken the body, purify it and keep it functioning at top speed.

There are many different types of fasts.  The first type of fast is the typical “religious” fast in which there is no food consumption and no drinking ANYTHHNG for 24 hours.  This fast is more for the purpose of forcing the body to submit to the will of the Soul.  Although this form of fasting is mostly a religious practice, it does have health benefits.  It is good for the body to rest every once and a while from digestion and to just have time to clear out all the old and start anew.  This type of fasting really only brings you a minimal glimpse of what a longer fast can offer you.

The second type of fast is the pure water fast.  This type of fasting usually lasts from two days to 40 day.  In this fast you can drink water, but there is no food or calorie consumption of any kind.  The benefits of this type of fast are plentiful.

1. Fasting will detoxify your body of all excess waste and purify your body of toxins and chemicals the body accumulates through food consumption and product use.
2. It helps to rid your mind and body of dependencies on certain foods or chemicals.  A lot of people feel they can’t live without a Diet Coke every day!  Doing a water fast will help to eliminate your body’s perceived need for such things.
3. Water fasting will help to curb and possibly eliminate cravings for foods.  Sugar, carbohydrate and heavy meat cravings can all be replaced with healthier cravings such as fruits and vegetables,

The third type of fasting is juice fasting.  This is where you refrain from consuming anything solid or of a non-fruit variety.  Juice fasts tend to be a little easier to handle for longer periods than either of the other fasts.  Juice fasts will help to cleanse your colon, clean up skin problems and cause your metabolism to reset itself and become more efficient.  Other benefits of fasting are weight loss, skin tightening, improved energy levels, improved breathing and possibly even dysfunction or disease ridding.

Now, with all of these fasts, you most likely will experience headaches for the first one to three days.  This is your body telling you it is dumping out all of the bad stuff it has stored up for so long.  You may also experience bowel irregularity while your body gets going on the fast, but do not fear, if you do not cheat on the fast this will soon correct itself and you with be as regular and regular can be.  One note on juice fasts: you need to choose juice that is 100% juice NOT FROM CONCENTRATE!  The purer and fresher, the better it is for your body and the more benefit you will get from it.

It is recommended that a fast be done two to three times a year to rid your body of impurities and disconnect your body from the abuse it goes through every day.  How long you do a fast is completely up to you.  Listen to your body and do what it tells you to do.  No one knows you and your body better than yourself and you get to honor what your body is telling you.  It is ok to feel discomfort and hunger, but if your mental and physical functions start to breakdown, you need to adjust your plan.

One last note, while you are fasting try to stay away from the use of chemicals.  We are talking unnatural hairsprays, lotions, shampoos, oils, rubs, makeup and so forth.  I know this sounds a bit extreme, but the fact of the matter is our bodies are sponges and nearly everything we touch or come in contact with will be absorbed into our bodies to some extent.  So, at least for the fast, keep it as natural as possible.

So go ahead and do something different!  Jump in the “Fast Lane” and watch the benefits of your efforts appear before your eyes.

BURLEY

Max W. Bingham, 85, of Burley, passed away at home Saturday, May 22, 2010.

He was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Ogden, Utah, to W.S. and Bertha Carline (Anderson) Bingham. His family moved to Burley, Idaho, when he was 5, where he has since resided.  Max married LaDonna Call in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Nov. 17, 1943.

He is survived by his wife, LaDonna; and his sons, Lynn (Sandi), Stanley (Sharon) and Ken (Wendy); and daughter, Marlene (Jerry) Callen; 33 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and a sister, LuDean Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother and two grandchildren.

He was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in Scouting, Mutual, Elder’s Quorum, Sunday school, as finance clerk, ward clerk, stake missionary, home teacher and temple worker. He and LaDonna served a full-time mission in the Oregon Portland Mission. He was a successful farmer and rancher, but he loved his wife and family above all. He also enjoyed his horses, hunting, camping, restoring tractors and serving others, especially working on the church farm.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the Pella LDS Church, 160 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Lyle D. Sager officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday (this evening), May 25, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

For the March Mini-Cassia Leadership Training we focused on Health & Community Service Providers.  We toured through many different companies that all provide a valuable service to our community.

We started off the morning with a Wellness Presentation focused on outlining the most import things to focus on with respect to our physical health.  Some of those things were water quality, sleep quality, and air quality.  It really is amazing how important the things are that we take into our bodies.  We are affected by our surroundings more than we are aware.

Next we toured through Golden Heritage Senior Center.  What a wonderful organization that focuses on feeding and providing recreation for the seniors in our community.  In addition to providing meals from scratch at their facility, they are a “Meal on Wheels” provider and deliver over 30 Meals on Wheels meals at any given time.

We then toured through Parkview Rehabilitation and Care Center.  Under new management, I was impressed with how many different types of services they offer to both their short term and long term care patients.  After touring through Parkview, I was touched with how kind and involved all the employees were.  They have a genuine care and concern for their patients.  There is a sort of reverence walking through Parkview that you do not feel other places.

Touring through Autumn Haven we got to learn a bit about it’s history and just how family oriented the assisted living facility really is.  It really was like walking through a very large home.  We learned about the different services they offer including “Family Night” on Monday nights.  What a wonderful place to work and serve.

The Minidoka Memorial Hospital was a real eye opening experience.  I have a new respect for medical facilities and the struggles they face.  Keeping on top of all the new technology, providing the best medical service possible as well as continually looking to educate people on health issues.

We also learned how to use fire extinguishers at the West End Fire Department and heard from the Mini Cassia Women & Children Shelter.  Lastly, we heard a moving and compelling presentation from the Idaho Meth Project.

The one thing that struck me the most about this leadership day is just how much our service providers rely on volunteers and donations.  Most, if not all of these organizations spend countless hours writing grants in hopes of getting extra funds so they can provide more and improved services for their community.

What a heartwarming and eye opening experience it has been for me to see just how much the people in this community love to serve others and reach out to those in need, for whatever reason.  Really renews my faith in humanity!  If you have an interest in volunteering or getting involved in our community, please contact me at the Chamber of Commerce and I can help you find an avenue to devote to.

Ashley Hull
Office Administrator
Mini Cassia Chamber of Commerce
ashley@minicassiachamber.com
(208) 679-4793

Burley

Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Norene Mitchell, age 90, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.  She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Norene was born and raised in Ririe, Idaho. She was the fifth of seven children born to Fred and Elizabeth Nalder. She loved her siblings and had a close relationship with them.  Her two older sisters, Irene and Alene, died of influenza before she was born, but she kept them alive by always mentioning them whenever she talked about her family.  Growing up, Norene loved to be outside playing with her brothers, Lloyd, Jim and Dean, and her sister, Leona. Her parents had a 40-acre farm and all the kids helped run it.  Norene had a sentimental way of reminiscing about her childhood and could remember very small details about her childhood and shared them often.  She always spoke very affectionately about her family.

She loved doting on her sister, Leona, doing her hair every day from grade school up until she got married.  All the kids helped the family with the farm. They lived completely off the land, growing all their own food, and bringing in their own harvest. Norene hauled hay, picked strawberries, raised pigs and turkeys along with the rest of the family. She said she loved the work because she could spend time with her parents and siblings.

When Norene graduated from high school she moved into the Rigby Hotel and lived with Leona, while working as a telephone operator.  On Sept. 9, 1939, Norene went to the Harvest Dance in Ririe, where she met Nile Mitchell.  They courted for two years. Nile would drive 25 miles just to see her.  Nile and Norene were married in the Logan LDS Temple on Jan. 9, 1942, and one month later Nile was drafted into World War II.  They were separated for approximately  3 ½ years during the war.

When Nile returned home from the service, he and Norene started their family. They were blessed with six children, Neldon, Nilene, Lynn, Dell, Brent and Bruce. She loved being a mother but worried and fretted over her children. She was alone with the children many summers while Nile had to work in California for the A & P Tea Company buying and selling produce.  She always said she managed by relying heavily on prayer and the Lord.

When Nile retired in 1989, he and Norene were able to spend time doing things they loved: fishing, gardening, cooking for anyone who walked through the door, and spending time with their family. Norene spent countless hours making quilts for each family member, doing genealogy and preparing Books of Remembrance for each of her children and grandchildren.  She baked wonderful homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and too many meals to count.  You never left the Mitchell’s house hungry.  Even if you said you just ate, it was as if they couldn’t hear you, and they fixed you a plate anyway.  Grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles and mashed potatoes will be greatly missed.  It didn’t matter the weather, Norene couldn’t let you drive away without sending you off with a loaf of bread and following you all the way down the driveway saying, “Tally-ho!!!” and blowing kisses.

Norene was a lifelong member of the LDS Church and served in the Relief Society, Young Women’s, as a genealogy extractor, a Scout merit badge councilor, in the Indian placement program, and loved going to the temple.  She was a spiritual person who often shared her personal experiences. She loved the Book of Mormon and was a living example of compassionate service.

Norene is survived by her sister, Leona Ricks of Farmington, Utah; her sons, Neldon (Susan) of Spokane, Washington, Lynn (Jan), and Dell (Susan) all of Declo, Brent (Karen) of Rupert, and Bruce (Elaine) of Oakley; along with 29 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters; her husband, Nile Mitchell; her daughter, Nilene (Dale) Turner; and one grandson, Brian Neldon Mitchell.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Delores Gerhardt.  Delores has been Mom’s care giver for the last 2 ½ years since Dad’s passing, and she has become a close personal friend.  Her service to our mother and grandmother went above and beyond care giving.  Knowing that Norene was never alone was an extreme comfort to the family.  Norene and Delores formed a bond so strong that Grandma began introducing her as “my sister.”  A special thank you to all the care givers that cared for our mom.  Thank you to the staff at Cassia Regional Medical Center and to the hospice team for making Mom’s last days on this earth as comfortable as possible. A special thank you to Grandma’s home teacher, Keith Crockett, and family.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, at the Springdale LDS Church, 475 E. 200 S., of Burley, with Bishop Gregg M. Harman officiating.  Burial will be in the Declo Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Monday at the Church.

Heyburn

Oley D. Jacobsen, age 68, of Heyburn, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at his home following a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.

He was born on May 25, 1941, in Driggs, Idaho, the son of Herman and Ruth Gwen (Hatt) Jacobsen.  He received and completed his education in Jerome.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years.  He married Carolyn Sue Bartholomew on Dec. 20, 1963, in Jerome.  Together, they had three children, Darryl, DeeAnn and Dennis.

Oley and Sue moved to the Mini-Cassia area in 1964.  Oley worked several years for Bunting Tractor in Burley.  He later worked for and retired from United Electric in Heyburn.  He was a master wood craftsman and enjoyed fishing, camping and being with family.  He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Oley is survived by his wife, Sue of Heyburn; his children, Darryl Jacobsen of Jerome, DeeAnn (Brad) Holm of Burley, and Dennis Jacobsen of Meridian; two grandchildren, Stephanie (Tyson) Damron and Morgan Jacobsen; and two sisters, Jaclyn (Andy) Grimes of Bois D’Arc, Missouri, and Treena (Marv) Black of Fredericksburg, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Bruce and Theron.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Heyburn LDS 1^st and 2^nd Ward Church, 530 Villa Drive with Thomas Bailey (bishop’s counselor) officiating.  Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Jerome Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Dr. Wendell Wells and staff, Dee Bailey, Frank and Lois Saldana, and Sarahmay Griffin for the kindness shown to Oley during his illness.