Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
February 22, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 8
Crisis Center Gala and Virtual Auction
Last Friday, the Oneida Crisis Center held its annual Gala event, during which several thousand dollars were raised during a live auction to help support the various programs provided by the center. Additional funds were raised through a virtual auction, which took place through Saturday. The Dove Award, which recognizes volunteers who have made significant contributions to the Crisis Center and the local community, was awarded to Randy and Sherrie Martindale. The Gala celebrated the crisis center’s year of operation in the valley, and serves as the primary fundraising event for the center for the year. Crisis center director Holly Llewellyn and Shelter Operations Manager Terrie Valentine and Forensic Interviewer and Educator Jeanie Jones were on hand to help emcee the event. The major sponsors for the event included Oxford Packing, Edith’s Collective, Nancy and Buddy Asay, Iron Door Catering, Janelle Thorpe, Ronnie Keller, PT Solutions, Inc., Dude Ranch Café, Ken Probst, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, and the Probst Cattle Company, LLC. Many other companies, groups, and individuals contributed to the auction items that raised money for the center over the course of the evening and the three days of the virtual auction event. The Dove award is given out every year by the Crisis Center to a person (or people) who have directly contributed to the operations of the Crisis Center and helped it fulfill its mission. The Martindales certainly fit that bill. The following was read during prior to the presentation by the Crisis Center: “Randy and Sherrie Martindale have lived in Malad for seven years. They came here from Hermiston, Oregon. Randy has six children from a former marriage, four girls and two sons, one of them passing as
NEWS IN BRIEF Ecuadoran Gang Leader Escaped from Prison
Vice President of the Crisis Center Board Melissa Clark emceed Friday's Gala event.
a young child. Sherrie has four sons from a previous marriage, with one passing away at the age of 26. Randy and Sherrie have been married for 25 years now. Randy worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a mechanic, and Sherries was a hairdresser, and later worked in a school with Spanish speaking students. For the past four years they have been taking care of Randy’s parents in their home. This past August they lost his mother, and just a couple weeks ago his father passed away. Randy and Sherrie can be seen around Malad volunteering and one of these places is at the Food Bank, which distributes food out at the fairgrounds monthly. You will also see them in Malad’s festive parades, as they drive their battery-operated train and throw out candy to all the kids. On their train the put up an Oneida Crisis Center banner in support of what we do, and we appreciate that. Randy is also known for playing Santa and handing out stiffed animals. He donates a lot of these stuffed an-
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imals to the Senior Center as well, and they love getting them as much as the children do. They can be seen driving around town on their electric bikes as well. Randy is known as the “The Ice Cream Man” in his ward at church. When someone moves in, he is there to welcome them with a container of ice cream. Sherrie and Randy enjoy gardening, canning, and freeze drying. They have many grandchildren they enjoy as well. Not only does our community love them, but Randy’s sister showed up tonight to surprise them! It is our honor to present them with this Dove award, and we appreciate all they do in our community.” Like the Martindales, there are many members of the Oneida County community who help the center function throughout the year. While the center is able to stay running through a combination of grants and federal and state funds, the size and existence CRISIS CENTER GALA On Page 2
MHS Wrestling Wins 2A District— Headed to State
Jose Adolfo Macias, the leader of the Los Choneros gang in Ecuador escaped from his prison cell in Guayaquil in January, leading to an ongoing violent situation throughout the country, as President Noboa, who had promised to curb gang power and institute prison reform sought to control the situation. Since Macias’ breakout, the situation has continued to deteriorate in the country, with police and prison staff taken hostage, a TV studio raided by gun wielding men, a gang prosecutor murdered, and rival gangleader Fabricio Colon Pico also escaped from prison during the chaos. The massive corruption inside the prison system has come under intense scrutiny as the country attempts to reign in the pandemonium, and reinforce prisons throughout the country.
Murder Charges in Chiefs shooting
Two men were charged with murder and other felonies for their roles in the mass shooting in Kansas City that resulted in one death and a number of injuries, including nearly a dozen children. Both were charged with murder, although it was determined that Dominic Miller’s firearm was the source of the bullet that ultimately killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan. Lyndell Mays was also charged, and have been in custody since the shooting, which resulted from a argument with a third individual that spiraled out of control into an armed brawl. Two separate defendants are facing resisting arrest and gun charges from the same incident.
Jordan Spieth DQ’ed for scorecard
PGA Tour golfer Jordan Spieth was kicked out of the Genesis Invitational Tournament in California over the weekend for incorrectly signing a scorecard after the second round. Due to what he claimed was an accident, Spieth accidentally marked his fourth hole at the Riviera Country Club with a par, when he had in fac shot a bogey. Rules for the PGA state that any submitted score lower than the earned score is grounds for disqualification. Spieth accepted responsibility for the error, but stated that he believed he had followed the procedures for submitting the card correctly. The question of why pro golfers are required to keep their own scorecards despite the armies of statisticians and experts on the field was immediately raised.
Filmmakers Sought
All of Malad;s Senior wrestlers, and many of their teammates, will be heading to the state tournament this week.
The Dragon wrestlers proudly added another 2A District 1st place trophy to their impressive collection after another successful district tournament on the mats. Not only did the MHS wrestlers bring home the win, but they made a statement as they won the title with 264 team points, 60 points ahead of 2nd place. Malad now boasts of 12 district titles over the last 13 years the program has been run by
Head Coach Devin Morrison. As the tournament wound down, the Dragon wrestling team, coaches and fans cheered on as 3 district champions, 8 district runner ups, 4 third place medalists and 2 wild cards from their own team were qualified to wrestle in the upcoming state tournament held at the Holt Arena in Pocatello. Proud of his team, Coach Morri-
son shared, “The team wrestled well and did what we needed them to. Everyone on the team whether they are headed to state or not contributes to the success of the team. With all of our seniors headed to state it shows that they have been great team leaders and the hard work they put in. We WRESTLING On Page 12
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE
Dinner for Brielle ......................................... Pg. 2 Code Enforcement ..................................... Pg. 4 City Council Report..................................... Pg. 5
Puzzles ...................................................Pg.6 Looking Back .....................................Pg.7 Sports......................................................Pg.12
Rotary District 5400, which covers all of southern Idaho, announced that its Environmental Stewardship Action Team is sponsoring a Youth Eco Film Contest. Film makers from the area of southern Idaho between the ages of 14 and 19 are invited to submit short films that highlight climate solutions. The deadline to register is February 29. The committee is looking for films that promote or encourage action, and offer an alternative to the hopelessness “common in the discourse anout climate.” First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $750, and third will receive $500. There will also be two runners up named. The films will be screened at the 5400 Rotary club conference, as well as at Lookout Point across from the Library in Pocatello. Registration information and guidleines can be found at https://rotary5400.org/sitepage/d5400-treeproject/youth-video-contest