[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5737]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING SANDRA WISECAVER

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I honor the life and legacy of 
Sandra Wisecaver, owner and operator of the Buhl Herald in Buhl, ID. 
Sandra leaves an enduring legacy of dedication to her community and 
deep personal strength.
  Sandra is remembered as a remarkable journalist, who led the Buhl 
Herald as owner and operator since 2005 after working at the newspaper 
for many years. She started working at the paper as a senior at Buhl 
High School and worked for the paper while attending the College of 
Southern Idaho. After working in other fields, she became the 
Castleford correspondent for the paper in 1987, and returned to the 
Herald in 1992. She worked as reporter and editor before purchasing the 
newspaper 10 years ago. Sandra's commitment to providing an outlet for 
stories about the achievements of area youth and a sound chronicle of 
community events will not be forgotten. She worked hard to ensure that 
the stories that mattered to her community reached her readership.
  A native of Buhl, Sandra's roots were firmly planted in the community 
she loved. She was born on August 30, 1949, to Jess and Vina Wilson of 
Buhl. In 1967, she graduated from Buhl High School and married Joe 
Wisecaver in 1969. In addition to her work at the newspaper, she also 
worked in Green Giant's payroll department, worked at the Corner Merc 
in Castleford, and Sandra and Joe maintained the contract for the mail 
delivery to Roseworth. She was a community leader also, dedicating 
considerable time as a 4-H leader, Cub Scout den mother, and baseball 
and softball cheer mom and driver.
  Sandra's personal strength cannot be overstated. Beyond her role at 
the newspaper and in the community, Sandra was an example of fortitude. 
She overcame a stroke and persevered through stage IV kidney cancer to 
continue to publish the newspaper that had a central role in Buhl for 
more than a century. Her grit and determination was inspiring. She is 
an exceptional example of staying power and commitment to her 
community.
  I extend my condolences to her husband Joe; her children, Angela and 
Joe Jr.; their families, including her three grandchildren; her many 
friends and the Buhl community. Sandra Wisecaver was an amazing woman 
who leaves behind a legacy of thoughtful and determined 
leadership.

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