Sweet News

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Lori Update

Linda Towne Young wrote on the Ola Newsletter Facebook Wall: Laurie hasn't had any surgeries. The brain bleed was on the outer, not inner, she has a gash in her head, 9 broken ribs, a ruptured vertebrae in her neck and a sprained shoulder. They are keeping an eye on her and so far, everything is going good.

Lori Link (Lanham) Injured

Lori Link (Lanham)was injured yesterday while breaking a horse. She was admitted to the St.Al's trauma unit with severe head and neck injuries, along with several broken ribs. As more news becomes available I will update as soon as possible. All are prayers are with her and her family.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

John Louden Obituarie

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/messenger-index/obituary.aspx?n=john-louden&pid=157738118&FBNF=ShareObitAt&refsvce=blogger#.T8FBeDRmvvQ.blogger

Courtesy: Messenger Index

Messenger Index, serving Gem County

Police need your help
In the early morning hours on May 24, 2012, two individuals forced their way into a home in Horseshoe Bend, and committed an armed robbery. See a video at www.messenger-index.com.
One suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5' 8", and in his late 20's to early 30's. The second suspect... is described as a white female, approximately 5' 3", and in her mid to late 20's. Both suspects kept their faces covered.
Idaho State Police is seeking information regarding this crime, and the two suspects. If you have any information, contact Idaho State Police dispatch at 846-7500.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bunco and Dinner Night at the New Sweet Fire Station!!!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

5:00pm

New Sweet Fire Station

Please join us for dinner, Bunco, and lots of door prizes! You will need to purchase a ticket to attend, and seating is limited. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes dinner, Bunco, and door prize drawings. Just about everyone left with a prize last year!

Dinner Menu: Chicken and Beef Taco Bar or Nacho Bar, Lemonade, and Dessert

Lots of Door Prizes for Bunco! Raffle Drawing that night! Fun! Fun! Fun!

Location: New Sweet Station - 6922 Sweet-Ola Highway, Sweet

Buy your Dinner/Bunco tickets today before they sell out! Tickets will be sold at the door if they are available.

Contact Heather Jaillett for availability, 584-3324, hjaillett@yahoo.com, or message me on Facebook.

RAFFLE
Summer Fun Basket - includes a $100 Chevron gas card!
Spa Basket - includes a gift certificate to Roystone Hot Springs!
BBQ Basket - includes a Coleman Road trip Barbecue Grill!
Tickets are $1 each/6 for $5
Drawing will be held on June 9th during Bunco. Do not have to be present to win.

We thank you for your support!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

John Louden family lives out of state. His daughter Margaret is here taking care of all the loose ends as much as they can. Anyone interested in sending condolence cards can mail them to: Jim Graves, Tom Graves Margaret Williams 126 14th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94402

Wishing Everyone A Happy Mother's

Day!!

Saturday, May 12, 2012

JOHN LOUDEN of Sweet our neighbor of many years has passed away. He was life-flighted to Boise and died on Thursday, May 10th. He was a good neighbor and will be sincerely missed. All our condolences go out to the family. No word on the services at this time but will post as soon as I hear.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Jan Reed Posted to Ola Newsletter:

7:54pm May 9

William G. “Bill” Perkins of Ola, age 72 03/20/1940 - 05/08/2012.
Bill Perkins very best friend and loving husband to Barb, Dad to John (Sheri), Lee (Shannon) Tom (Tamara), Billi (Dennis), Grandpa to Audri, Nikki, Kasi, Justin, Shane, Seth, Tate, Tucker, Tommy and Great Grandpa to Kyler left to go to a better place on May 8, 2012. Bill was born March 20, 1940 at the Triangle in Montour, ID. He was raised in Ola, attending elementary school there and his high school years were spent in Emmett. After graduation in 1958 he worked for Carlock Logging & Sawmill in Ola. In 1961 he joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1965. He then worked for Hoff Lumber in Horseshoe Bend and for Boise Cascade after they purchased the mill from Hoff Lumber. He was employed there until the closure of the molding plant in 1986. After leaving Boise Cascade, he followed his dream of farming and ranching. On November 24, 1971, he and Barbara Leisy were married and spent 40 wonderful years together. In addition to farming and ranching, they owned and operated several restaurants consisting of The Riverside in Horseshoe Bend, Billy Barbs in Emmett and the Triangle in Montour.
Bill is survived by his wife, kids, and grandkids as well as his Mom, Annabell Perkins, sisters Jan (Kim) Reed, Sue (Jim) Brockway, brother Ted Perkins, sister-in-law Nadean Perkins, and aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins and many many friends. He was preceded in death by his Mother June Valentine, Dad Lawrence Perkins and his brother Bob Perkins.
Services will be held at the Ola Community Hall with burial to follow at the Ola Cemetery on May 14 at 11:00 In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to the Ola Community Hall. A viewing will be held at Potter Funeral Chapel on May 13 at 3:00 until 7:00 A great person has left us and he will be deeply missed. Good bye Bill, until we all meet again.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Ola Rough Striders

The Ola Rough Striders/Relay For Life will be having their first fundraising event of the year on Saturday, March 10th. This will be a Sock Hop at the Ola Community Hall. In preparation for the dance, free dancing lessons will be given at the Ola Inn, Wednesdays February 22 and 29th, and March 7th, if needed. These lessons will be given by Roger Beal, with Tia and Mark assisting.

Our first Relay For Life meeting will be February 25th, 10:00AM, at the Ola Inn. More details regarding the Sock Hop will be posted after the meeting.