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Births
Births (Published Feb. 15):
PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER, POCATELLO
Babies' names (Published Feb. 15):
BARRY - Carson DelMoine, son of Jacob and Candace Barry, Pocatello, Jan. 19.
Deaths
Dale G. Sortor
POCATELLO - Dale G. Sortor, 73, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at his daughter's home with his family by his side. Dale was born Aug. 28, 1930, the third of 11 children of Howard L. Sortor and Lucy Mae Higley Sortor in Tetonia, Idaho. Dale joined the U.S. Army on Aug. 28, 1947 at age 17. He served two years in Korea and one year in Japan. He was home on furlough when the war started in Korea. He was called to Korea on July 26, 1950 and was shot in the leg Sept. 24, 1950. He served in the military until 1952.
Evelyn B. Jones
VENTURA, Calif. - Evelyn B. Jones, 86, longtime Pocatello resident, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 in Ventura, Calif.
U.L. Branch
COLDSPRING, Texas - Mr. U.L. Branch was born to Mr. Robert and Mrs. Vinicia Branch on Aug. 21, 1940. He was reared in the town of his birth, Coldspring, Texas.
Esther Simpson Turner
POCATELLO - Esther Simpson Turner, 74, Pocatello, died Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2004 at a local health care center. A complete obituary will be in a future edition of the Idaho State Journal. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison ~ Henderson Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello.
Joseph Palmer
LAS VEGAS - Joseph Palmer, 74, Las Vegas, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, 2004 at a Hospital in Las Vegas. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Paradise LDS Chapel, corner of Bringhurst and Yellowstone, with Bishop Roger Holyoak conducting. The family will receive friends at the Cornelison ~ Henderson Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m., and also at the Church from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday prior to the services. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Maxine Hendricks
RIVERDALE - Funeral services for Maxine Hendricks, who died Feb. 11, 2004 at her home in Riverdale, Idaho, will be noon, Monday, Feb. 16 at Webb Funeral Home, Preston, with Bishop Sam Smith conducting. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the funeral home, or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., also at the funeral home Monday. Burial will be in the Riverdale Cemetery.
Engagements
Kevin Glenn-Danielle Hortin
POCATELLO - Scott Kent and Julie Hortin, 1921 Monte Vista, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Danielle Hortin, to Kevin Tai Glenn, son of Terry and Pamela Glenn, 2071 Beth.
Jennifer Underwood-Kyle Herbst
POCATELLO - Jeff and Joyce Underwood are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer, to Kyle Ross Herbst, son of Ross and Clarise Herbst of Blackfoot.
Ryan Peterson - Amanda Jolley
SODA SPRINGS - Joe and Sue Rice of Soda Springs and Charles and Jan Jolley of Decatur, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda Sue Jolley, to Ryan Blake Peterson, son of Ralph and Debbie Peterson of Bancroft.
Maryellen Ward-Tobyn Birch
BLACKFOOT - Maryellen and Tobyn Birch soon will begin their married lives together.
Marriages
John McNabb-Sheila Mora
INKOM - John C. and Karen McNabb are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, John D. McNabb, to Sheila Mora, the daughter of Ciprian and Lucy Mora of Quillabamba, Peru.
James Spencer - Karey Miles
POCATELLO - Karey Lee Miles and James Devin Spencer were married Nov. 22, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. President Dean Sorensen of the Idaho Falls Temple presidency presided at the double-ring ceremony.
Missions
To Zimbabwe
POCATELLO - Spencer Ward, 19, son of Karl and Pam Ward, 4711 Carlile, has been called to serve in the Zimbabwe/Harare mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
To Chile
CHUBBUCK - Nicholas Stephens, 19, son of Tom and Cindy Stephens, of 5103 Redfish, Chubbuck, has been called to serve a two- year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Milestones
Women send quilt to President Bush
OAKLEY, Idaho - Two former Pocatellans created a Depression lace quilt for President George Bush. They are sisters, Barbara Richardson and Alice Peck, who operate The Bizzee Bee in Oakley, Idaho.
Bear Lake High choir performs at Disneyland
MONTPELIER - The Bear Lake High School show choir, the Bear Essentials, is having a great year.
Local dog scores high at obedience competition
POCATELLO - Jean Thornock and her Brittany, Destiny "Desi," finished their companion dog title at the recent obedience trials in Ogden, Utah, sponsored by the Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club.
Military News
Two area Marines complete training
Mailbag
Milton B. Clay sent this letter to the Journal.
Local names
Local makes dean's list at Georgia Tech
Local girl is top youth volunteer
POCATELLO - A Pocatello High School senior has been named Idaho's top youth volunteer for 2004 in the high school age group by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Schedules
SR. COMM. CENTER
Forrests give $80,000 pipe organ to Idaho State music department
POCATELLO - Robert and Susanne Forrest of Pocatello have donated a five rank Wicks pipe organ, valued at $80,000, to the Idaho State University music department.
UI extension offers nutrition education class
POCATELLO - Audrey Liddel, family and consumer sciences educator with the University of Idaho, Bannock County extension, will have a lunchtime discussion for citizens of Bannock County. She has been busy with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Extension Nutrition Program teaching classes on the food pyramid, food safety, cooking, saving money while grocery shopping, feeding children and money management.
Farm Bureau announces county speech contest winners
POCATELLO - Stetson Wilson, a student at Highland High School, was awarded first place recognition at the speech contest sponsored by Bannock County Farm Bureau on Jan. 22. Stetson's speech combined humor with statistics as he described the Wagyu beef industry in Idaho.
Persuasions to perform in American Falls
AMERICAN FALLS - The story of the Persuasions singing group begins in February or March of 1962 as Jimmy "Bro" Hayes remembers it.
Community
Elks pool tournament benefits Vets' Home
DAR picks three area 'Good Citizens'
POCATELLO - Wyeth Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has chosen three recipients of the Good Citizen award. They are:
Marshall library chief seeks public input
POCATELLO - The new director of the Marshall Public Library is interested in knowing what direction the public would like the facility to go.
High schools take part in ISU business contest
POCATELLO - The Idaho State University College of Technology recently hosted the 2004 Region 8 Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition, which attracted more than 300 high school students from southeast Idaho.
'Biologues' creator to perform at Idaho State Feb. 24
POCATELLO - "Well behaved women seldom made history," according to Melissa Borders Stevenson, creator and performer of Biologues. She will be featured Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the College of Education Auditorium.
'Ninety-nines' welcome new member
POCATELLO - The Eastern Idaho Chapter of Ninety-nines has been aging and shrinking during the past few years.
Elko gives marriage license to local couple
ELKO, Nev. - A marriage license was issued in Elko, Nev., to Peter Christopher Forsman, 49, of Pierce and Shelley Renae Bergin, 41, Blackfoot.
Community
AARP schedules speaker for Feb. 18
Landscaping, nursery association announces award winner
POCATELLO - Williams Northwest Pipleine, Barnard Pipeline and Green Works Inc. of Pocatello received a landscaping award from the Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association for the best recreational or sports project for 2003.
Century High to perform 'Guys and Dolls'
POCATELLO - The Century High drama and music departments, along with Lemmon and Sons will present Frank Loesser's Broadway musical, "Guys and Dolls" for four performances Feb. 26-28 and March 1. All shows start at 7:30 p.m., and will be in the Century High School auditorium.
IdahoStars invites child-care providers to take part in program
POCATELLO - There is no greater responsibility than caring for children, nurturing them and watching them learn and grow. Anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, IdahoStars Child Care Resource and Referral is the place to come.
Idaho State choirs to perform Feb. 20
POCATELLO - The Idaho State University Chamber and Women's Choirs will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in St. Joseph's Chapel, 403 N. Hayes Ave., in Old Town Pocatello.
Pocatello performing groups collaborate for classical concert
POCATELLO - A collaboration between the Pocatello High School orchestra and choir is resulting in a classical concert Feb. 18.
Journal Roses
Editor's note: The Journal Roses column is designed to recognize those who perform special services. Send nominations to Journal Roses, Idaho State Journal, Box 431, Pocatello, Idaho 83204. Please don't send long lists of individuals or businesses who supported your project. Just write a general thank you.
Anniversaries
Richard and Paula Baugh's 25th
POCATELLO - Richard and Paula Baugh were married the day they met at the Bonneville County Courthouse by Judge Linda Cook on Dec. 22, 1978. While enjoying a lifetime of happiness, they are now celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.
Linda and Angel Baca's 25th
POCATELLO - Angel and Linda Baca celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Oct. 7, 2003. They were married at the Pocatello courthouse in 1978, and celebrated the occasion with a reception at the Memorial Building downtown.
Reunions
Birthdays
Fred Roberts Jr.'s 80th
POCATELLO - Fred Roberts Jr. will be celebrating his 80th birthday. He was born Feb. 18, 1924.
Donald Jones' 80th
POCATELLO - Donald C. Jones, longtime resident of Pocatello, was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Cherry Creek, Idaho, just south of Malad to Hyrum John and Clara Burkhardt Jones. His mother passed away when Don was two weeks old.
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