Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
September 19, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 37
Health Fair brings awareness of alternative healthcare
Recently, the City Park in Malad was host to a health fair organized by Rhiannon Smith and Kristy Evans. The two are in the process of finding a location for a planned center, which will allow for classes, events, and practitioner space for local providers. The weekend fair was a chance for those practitioners to introduce themselves to the community, and Smith and Evans an opportunity to move further along on their project. Smith explains, “After Kristy Evans and I began talking about working together toward opening a health and wellness center, we decided that we should start with a fair to let the community know who we are and what we do. We hoped to educate the community of the alternative healthcare resources right here in Malad. This fair was a collaborative event between Kristy Evans and myself. She did most of the advertising and organizing of the event including inviting individuals to participate. But the idea and the structure, including the speakers, was a joint effort. We decided to not only include practitioners from Malad but also from surrounding areas such as Lava Hot Springs to show that you don’t have to travel too far to find the support
you may need.” “Alternative healthcare” is something of a catch-all term, and includes many practices that don’t necessarily have a corollary in conventional medical environments, although many aspects of the fields have very long histories. For many people, alternative health practices have an important role alongside what we think of a standard western medicine. As Smith explains, “We were hoping to educate and empower the community to take a more active role in their healthcare. We feel that all types of medicine have a valid role in healthcare and we have many various practitioners within the community. We wanted to explore the theme of whole person health and wellness where all systems of the body are addressed. For us, this includes diet and/or gastrointestinal health, effective stress management, spiritual health, mindful awareness of personal perceptions of one’s life (i.e. how you view yourself and your personal value), how energies of the body work and move, and the importance of exercise, to name a few.” In her case, Smith primarily focuses on a few specific practices: “As one of many holistic providers in
Kellie Black, Katrina Rico, and Stacey Clark (along with Sarah Robbins, not pictured) recently started Plexus Tres Amigos to promote a variety of daily health care produces and plans.
ed of the crimes, he could face life in prison. This horrifying situation is an important reminder that parents should stay vigilant about their kids’ communication on social media, and a reminder to everyone to be cautious about the intentions of those they communicate with. Predators who operate like Gunderson is alleged to rely on their victims being too afraid to speak out, and the courage of the victim in this case should be noted. As has recently been written about in the pages of our previous issues, there are a number of community resources for those who find themselves in situations where they do not know where to go for help. A school teacher and counselor are excellent sources to turn to, as in this case. The Oneida Crisis Center also has an emergency help line, which can be called at any time by dialing 208-766-3119. It is easy to imagine that things like this do not happen in our community, but they do. It takes a community to fight against predators, and to
Rhiannon Smith and Kristy Evans recently brought a health fair to Malad to introduce people to alternative healthcare possibilities.
Malad, I am a Master Reiki Teacher/Practitioner as well as a Shadow Work mentor. Reiki is a healthy living modality that promotes relaxation and a stronger energy system in the body. Shadow work is a type of self introspection that removes negative thought patterns and creates a confident authentic mind set. I will also soon be offering Restorative Yoga for relaxation and stress relief specific to locations of the body that retain stress such as upper back and hips to name a few.” There is a certain amount of skepticism on the part of some people about the concepts involved in alternative practices, or at least the potential efficacy. Smith notes again that there is no need to think of alternative healthcare as a replacement for standard medicine. “All of the services promoted at the fair are complementary to regular healthcare and can potentially increase the overall ability of the body to heal and/or stay healthy.” One of Smith’s messages is that people should pay attention to factors that affect health in a less obvious but ongoing way. “Environmental pollutants, the effects of untreated/ unmanaged stress on the body, and a proper sense of self worth. These may not seem important but it is the overlooked things that can lead to bigger issues.” HEALTH FAIR On Page 2
According to East Idaho News, the FBI is investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” on former President Donald Trump. This occurred just nine weeks after Trump survived another attempt on his life. The U.S. Secret Service opened fire at a man who was pointing an AK-style rifle into the club while Trump was on the course. The person dropped the weapon and fled in a SUV to a nearby county and was later taken into custody. The man was later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh. In an email to supporters Trump said, “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!...Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” The golf course was partially shut down for Trump while he was playing. Agents were a few holes ahead of him when they spotted the person with the firearm. Secret Service agents and officers on golf carts and ATVs generally secure the area several holes ahead and behind Trump. There is also usually an armored vehicle nearby incase of a threat. Trump was scheduled to continue his campaign trail on Tuesday starting in Flint, Michigan. Then onto Long Island, New York on Wednesday.
Man found dead in SUV in Pocatello
A local Pocatello man was found dead in the Portneuf Wellness Complex, according to the Bannock County Coroner’s Office. Saturday at 11:30 a.m., a call was received by the Pocatello Police Department that a man was passed out inside a SUV. The vehicle was found next to Jerome Street and Olympus Drive. Upon arrival, Police found the man unconscious and not breathing. It was determined that he had died by suicide. Torey Danner told East Idaho News, “Normally, we don’t report on suicides, but the fact is that it was in a public area. People were coming and going”. Due to the nature of the incident, the name will not be released to the public.
Man goes on Mule Deer killing spree in Cody, Wyoming
Joseph Michael Uryan Gunderson
provide a safe and supportive place for their victims. Chief Deputy Doug Williams restated the importance of being aware of social media situations, especially those involving cell phones. Williams said, “You’ve really got to watch it. From my experience, parents feel they’re invading their kids’ privacy, but until they’re eighteen you’ve got to protect them. Educate them on what’s out there,”. Although Gunderson has been charged, he has not yet been tried or found guilty and is therefore presumed innocent until the resolution of the trial.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE
Mini Silky Show...................................Pg. 2 Author Carla Kelly...............................Pg. 3 Puzzles................................................Pg. 6
NEWS IN BRIEF
Apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at his Florida golf club
Man charged with felony rape in Oneida County
According to court documents, Joseph Michael Uryan Gunderson, was booked into the Oneida County Jail on September 13, charged with three counts of felony rape and one count of lewd conduct with a child under 16. The Sheriff’s office responded to a call from a Malad area school about a 20 year-old man who had been making inappropriate requests for naked images from students. As a result of the investigation, the victim told detectives that Gunderson had initiated a relationship with her that began on Snapchat. Gunderson allegedly used coercion, enticement, and threats of violence against the victim and her family to perpetuate the crimes, which eventually became physical. After being assaulted, the victim may have been too frightened to report the incidents initially, though eventually told a teacher and counselor, who contacted the Sheriff’s Office. Gunderson was arraigned Monday; no further court dates have been scheduled. If Gunderson is convict-
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Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 Obituaries............................................Pg. 9 Sports........................................... Pg. 11-12
Twenty-year-old, Joshua Tamirat Wielhouwer, went on a mule deer killing spree and scattered the nine carcasses across Cody, Wyoming. Wielhouwer is facing 18 misdemeanor charges, which include nine counts of taking a game animal without a hunting license, and nine counts of wanton destruction of a big game animal, more charges may be added. Wielhouwer’s bond is set at $36,000 in cash. Wielhouwer’s defense attorney said, “It is my client’s intention to remain in the detention center until we have a better idea of these charges as well any potential new charges”. Court documents said a total of two bucks, six does, and a fawn were killed with broadhead hunting arrow wounds. Game wardens believe they caught Wielhouwer killing one of the deer on September 4th. This was before he “ran away and fled the state”. He later returned to Wyoming and turned himself in.