The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | April 18, 2024

Caribou County helps build Construction Combine Legacy

The Construction Combine, headed by Scott Stephens of Continuing Education Workforce Training (SWET) at Idaho State University, is made of a large number of moving parts, including contractors, sponsors, leaders, volunteers, businesses, and students. This year, a number of those essential parts came from Caribou County. There are two main goals for the Combine, according to Stephens—to honor veterans, and to provide an opportunity for students considering entering into the construction field to get hands-on experience with the processes and skills involved, along

with a chance to make connections with potential employers looking for motivated and interested potential employees.

Dave Pristupa, who has a long history in Caribou County, including his current role on Grace’s Planning and Zoning Commission, is the primary point person for the veterans’ part of the program. As a result of his tireless efforts, a group of veterans were on hand at the combine to receive new sheds, built and finished by students from around the region. Each shed is also outfitted with a plaque created by students from Gooding, and topped

with a flag pole. Heather Hendren and counselor Walt Eiman brought seven students from North Gem to the Combine, which is an impressive percentage of the school’s total student population of 38. “We thought it sounded like an amazing idea when they told us about it, and it definitely turned out to be!” Hendren said. “We try to give the kids at our school the best opportunities possible for their future,” Eiman added. Based on the enthusiasm of

Arrest in connection with School Threat in Soda; Law Enforcement holds unrelated training at Grace High School

Over the weekend, the Soda Springs Police Department notified the public about action taken to prevent a potential threat toward a local school. Due to the sensitivity of the issue and the minor status of the individual who was taken into custody, the SSPD is not releasing detailed information on the incident at present, however, as details became available in the future, we will continue to present any developments to the public.

In a sobering coincidence, the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office and Soda Springs Police Department held a scheduled training exercise at the high school in Grace on Friday as part of ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training). The two events have no direct connection except that they demonstrate the prevalence of the threat in the country as whole, including our own part of it.

April is an especially sensitive time for the issue of threats against schools, as it is often viewed within the context of the anniversary of the Columbine shooting on April 20,1999, 25 years ago. While there is no evidence that this particular incident has any specific connection to that anniversary, the 25 year mark since that shooting is a sad milestone for a country that has seen a large number of school shootings in the past two and a half decades. The

events in Columbine were certainly not the first of their kind, but they were the first that brought the issue into the kind of national focus that it currently holds.

When reached for comment, Soda Springs Chief of Police Scott Shaw stated: “the Soda Springs Police Department takes these threats very seriously and will prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.” The announcement of the arrest was posted to the Soda Springs Police Department Facebook page, and reads in full as follows: “On Sunday the 14th of April 2024 the Soda Springs Police Department was notified of a possible school threat. The tip came from “Crime Stoppers” information center and was immediately investigated by the police department. The investigation led to the arrest of a juvenile for the crime of Making Threats of Violence Towards a School. The juvenile was transported to JDC in Pocatello by a Caribou County Sheriff’s Deputy. He will remain there pending an initial court appearance. A search warrant was obtained for the juvenile’s residence where multiple firearms were located and seized by officers. The juvenile was acting alone. There is no further threat to the public or our schools. No further information can be released at this time.

Thank you!”

It is worth noting that the event

was brought to law enforcement’s attention through a tip from the public. Anyone who has concerns about an individual expressing a desire to commit violence directed at themselves or others is encouraged to contact authorities with the information, or a related organization such as, in this case, Crime Stoppers.

Lt Overlin and Sgt Call participating in training designed to increase effectiveness in responding to critical incidents in local schools.

Iran attacks Israel; Israel considers response

Over the weekend, the country of Iran attacked Israel in an unprecedented move. The strikes were reported to have done little damage, but escalated the tension and the stakes in the region as Israel mulls its response. The United States and other allies are cautioning Israel to exercise restraint in its response, in order to avoid a massive expansion of the conflict, which has been ongoing ever since Hamas attacked Israel in October of last year. The death toll in Gaza, which has been the primary location of the fighting, was recently estimated to be nearing the 34,000 figure in casualties since the conflict began, though that number is widely believed to be underestimated.

OJ Simpson dead of cancer at 76

Former NFL star and broadcaster

OJ Simpson died at the age of 76 of cancer. While Simpson had a long and impressive career as both an athlete and a TV and media personality, he will almost certainly be remembered most for his 1995 trial for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The trial was a months long sensation that riveted an entire nation, beginning with the infamous slow speed white Bronco chase. The trail was noted for its high-caliber defense team and a variety of innovative and dramatic tactics that ultimately resulted in an acquittal for Simpson on the charges. Simpson would later be convicted of robbery in an unrelated matter of sports memorabilia in 2008 and spent around nine years in prison.

Jury selection underway in Trump “hush money” trial

The selection of a jury for former President Donald Trump’s began this week, and could potentially be a tumultuous process. Both the prosecution and defense are considering which jurors from the pool they want to dismiss. Each side has ten “strikes” that it is allowed for rejecting potential jurors who will evaluate the case against the former president alleging a criminal conspiracy to undermine election integrity through payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to remain quiet about an alleged affair. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to be go to criminal trial. It is likely that the case will be the only one to be brought before a jury within the timeframe remaining before the 2024 presidential election.

Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care ban to go into effect

The Idaho Statesman reported that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Idaho’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors may go into effect, overruling a lower court while the long-term constitutionality of the state’s law is still being litigated. Idaho AG Raúl Labrador asked the high court to allow the ban to go into effect in February, after a federal judge in Idaho temporarily paused the law in December. Judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals subsequently denied Labrador’s request that they overrule the lower court judge, which led him to appeal to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. The court’s three liberal judges dissented with the decision.

Students from North Gem and Soda Springs high schools joined contractors and volunteers at this years Construction Combine in Pocatello. The event created a number of sheds for veterans.

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the students, it seems to have been a good bet.

Vo Ag teacher and Football Coach Colter Evans brought his own 20 or so students from Soda Springs High. The students spent the first day of the combine in a number of practical hands-on sessions related to various aspects of the construction industry.

Each student was initially given a bucket full of tolls and equipment, and then divided up into randomized groups and assigned a lead builder who was in charge of directing them through the construction process for the sheds. On the first day of the Combine, students were taken through a number of stations related to activities such as flooring, framing, equipment use, and so on. After a night in Pocatello to recoup, they started bright and early Thursday morning working toward the completion of the sheds.

Throughout the process, students had the opportunity to ask questions about the construction tasks involved, as well as network with many of the potential employers on hand. The busy parking lot area was a hive of activity, as students all worked together to prepare and put together the solidly built sheds that would eventually be moved by Denny’s Towing to the home locations the veterans’ homes were located.

The veterans themselves represented many of the branches of service, and spanned from a number who served during the Vietnam era to those from the more recent Global War On Terror. Each of them was presented with a commemorative plaque, and thanked for their service by the assembled group included Stephens, a veteran himself.

This was the first year for most of the participants involved. Schools around the southeast Idaho area were contacted by Aimee Harrison-Quinton, who visited many administrators

and presented the idea to them as a way to involve their students in a unique and valuable training camp. At the end of the search, students from Pocatello and Highland High School, TERO, Sho-Ban, Bear Lake High School, North Gem, and Soda Springs joined with volunteer contractors from the BSA and elsewhere in a large sectioned off area of the Home Depot parking lot where the construction projects came together.

While the weather has been on the cold side ever since spring officially started, Thursday and Friday broke the trend with temperatures in the 70s. Although it never became oppressively hot, it was sunny enough that working out in the sun all day brought on a few sunburns by the end of Friday afternoon when the tired students headed back home for a well-deserved rest.

“The Kids at SSHS are highly aware of the need for skilled trade workers and they are aware of the financial benefits related to these careers,” Colter Evans said, recapping the experience. “These kids have gotten job opportunities, and more importantly the chance to recognize our veterans that have made all this possible.” In terms of the spirit of service and community engagement on display, Evans added, “Seeing the trade industry community come together and help kids and teach them skills that will be valuable for their entire life is amazing.”

North Gem students that participated in the Combine included Kaly Foster, Aly Reed, Casey Hill, Katelyn Whiting, Luke Rindlisbaker, Jack Perry, and Mercedez Mabey.

Soda Springs was represented by Braxten Winder, Mark Liechty, Miley Dock, Kaden Miles, Kaden Harrison Kacey Allen, Dakota Billman, Lexy Sturm, Alicia Perkins, Payton Koller, Ryker Hemert, Kaden Maughan, Matt Perkins, Ashton Call, Hayden Koller, Max White, Aiddin Cantrell

Soda Springs teacher Colter Evans raises the flag on a completed shed at the end of the Combine.

Some of theSoda Springs students take a quick break before the ceremony begins, during which the veterans were presented with their sheds.

Heather Hendren and Walt Eiman supervised North Gem students during the Combine.

Dave Pristupa oversees the veteran elements of the Combine.

7 out of 38 high school students at North Gem participated in the Combine. Veterans were presented with their sheds built by students at the end of the afternoon.

Caribou County Food Bank Feeds Community

Every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. community members can “shop” at the Caribou County Community Food Bank at the SEICAA building for needed food, cleaning supplies, and personal care items. In order to qualify for the assistance, those who are interested need to contact Tracy Schumacher at 208-5474257 to determine whether they qualify. Those who do qualify will find a warm and inviting community of supportive and caring individuals who are devoted to providing a system of support, as well as a gathering place. “Only two shoppers are in the Bank at a time, so while the others wait, it’s usually a nice time chatting and catching up for them. Sometimes it’s like a small social club,” volunteer Marilyn Kukachka says.

Indeed, the Food Bank is entirely a community effort, staffed and managed by members of the Beta Sigma Phi service organization. BSP is a non-collegiate national group, whose chapter members focus on community service. “Everything here is donated by people in the community, and sometimes the plants and local businesses. It’s not like we have any government grants,” member Kaye Moore adds.

While some of the process has changed over the years (for instance, the Boy Scout Scouting for Food program is no longer a major part of food collection as a result of its separation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), there is still a robust level of support from the community. The current Scout organization headed by Wendi Young is still involved, for instance, as are many local businesses and industries. “People still are so generous, we haven’t had a problem. They give us food and monetary donations so that we can go shop,” Ann Hamm explains. “Oh, and the grocery stores always have some kind of program going on.” Lallatins and the Dollar store were responsible for large donations of paper towels and toilet paper that are stacked against the wall, as one example.

“During COVID, I think people were especially thoughtful,” Kukachka says. “They were so worried that people would be food insecure in our area. I was impressed. It made me feel good about the people around here.”

The county provides the building and the utilities for the location, and SEICAA is part of the administrative wing of the Bank. SEICAA also provides a number of other services to the community, such as weatherization, energy assistance, housing assistance, and so on. “The do a big golf tournament, Project Warmth,” Kaye adds.

The Idaho Food Bank is also present in the community, Kaye explains. Kaye: “They come once a month on the third Thursday at about 10 a.m. to the EMS building behind Sanders. People are given a box of stuff—no one gets to choose. A lot of times they have items left over that they bring here.”

“That’s where the raisins came from, I think,” Ann says. “And the pears,” adds Marilyn.

Tigert Middle School also has a Food Assistance program, products. “They’re open from 4-6 on the second and fourth Tuesday, and you don’t have to qualify there, you can just show up. It’s something that the school just decided to do.”

Donations also come from some unexpected sources. One of the room’s large freezers, for instance, is currently full of beef. “A bull was injured, and it got turned into a freezer full of meat. Someone locally who raises it—that’s where it came from,” Ann explains.

Despite the encouragingly active support around the community, the group is clear to stress that there is always a need, though some things are not the specific purview of the Food Bank. “We do have coats here, but we are NOT SET UP to take things like toys, clothes, and those kinds of items,” Marilyn says. “Sometimes people will leave the stuff like that outside, and then we take it over to the thrift store,” Rosli Gier adds.

“For food items, if anyone is going to leave a donation, don’t just leave it at the door if no one is here, especially not the perishable items,” Kaye says.

Food is the most obvious concern of the Bank, but Ann explains that what is actually most needed are personal items. “A lot of things that we don’t have are cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items— shampoos, conditioners—those are things that when we have money available we can go buy ourselves. Those things go pretty fast”

As Rosli explains, “Many people have food stamps, but they are not able to use them for those kinds of personal items. Those things tend to go quickly, paper towels, laundry soap, cleaning products.”

Donations to the Food Bank tend to be heaviest during the winter months around the holidays, which is typical at donation centers across the country. Often those donations slow during the warmer weather. “Our shelves—there are some empty spots. We don’t have a big surplus.”

While donations may be less consistent during the summer months, the needs among those who use the Bank are not. Most qualifying participants are able to use the

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Food Bank every two weeks, “But if they’re desperate they can call us. It’s a good place to shop for food the insecure,” Kaye says.

The group explains that most of their clientele are middle aged and older, so there isn’t a large need for baby food or items. Those items are generally covered through the WIC program, which is not always available to those in need who do not have young children. For their primary customers, “We always need canned food, like stew with a bit of meat in it. A meal in a can sort of stuff,” Marilyn says.

For seniors, the Caribou Senior Center has its own resources for assistance, though the two groups sometimes coordinate on specific instances. Otherwise, the Food Bank tends to fill those needs that exist between young families and seniors. There are between five and twenty households on Wednesdays, with an average of around twelve to thirteen a week. “We’re always glad to we have stuff to give away that people need,” Rosli says. “It’s a generous community.” The Food Bank will continue to fill its unique and much needed role within the community into the

foreseeable future. “Very few food banks are around where you can push a cart,” Marilyn says. “Many banks don’t have space or manpower, and we’re glad that we do.” Other members of the BSP include Sandy Rawlins, Jeri Sturm, and Gloria Erickson.

The national organization also undertakes service projects. “Up until just last year, we used to clean a section of highway. But we don’t have the people who can pick things up like that right now…” The group is looking for a new project to highway cleanup. They do donate to other projects and organizations around town, but will take on a new project once they find the right one.

Beta Sigma Phi was started in the 30s as a community organization to people a way to help the community. “Way before my time, people would get dressed up, and they’d go to listen to lectures and have formal meetings,” Marilyn explains.

For information on joining, volunteering, or donating, Marilyn Kukachka can be reached at 208-540-0763.

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF Jordan T Cooper, Blackfoot, speeding $33.50, costs $56.50

Reed W Crandall, Bancroft, speeding, $33.50, cots $56.50

Grace Grimmer, Alpine, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jonathan James Mask, Scappoose, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Ian E Adams, Port Angeles, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Matthew Lawrence Alley, New Braunfels, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Vasilii Aristov, San Diego, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Alexzander D Atrian, Meridian, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ian S Clements, NA, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Barbel Greene, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Evan J Guedes, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Rubin Lee Hammans, Montpelier, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Emmet Henry Christ Horvath, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kayvon Ali Hoveyda, Gastonia, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Wendy Jane Kabonic, Star Valley Ranch, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Lynnae Kay Kraemer, Cold Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Andres M Lloyd, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Samuel Kabba Mansaray, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Kelly Ryan North, South Weber, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

August Martinez Roquet, Tubac, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Richard Philip Shrader, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Michael Gabriel McCraw, Longmont, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Nathan H Semons, Pocatello, operate moto vehicle while operating mobile device, $75.00, costs $59.50

Brenden Cle Sorensen, Post Falls, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Trilby Wedler, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Joshua D Wheeler, Ammon, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $59.50

Celeste Lee Brown, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Robert Michael Kelley, North Ogden, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Richard L L Mcguckin Jr., Layton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Bradley Arthur Greven Benson, McCammon, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $59.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Joseph M Foraker, Denham Springs, driving under the influence, $700, costs $443.50, 18 months probation – Agency: SSPD

Jeremy Michael Pitcher, Pocatello, driving under the influence, $400.00, costs $202.50, 90 days jail, 88 days suspended, 180 days drivers license suspended, 24 months probation; consume or possess open container by driver, $100.00, costs $187.50, 90 days jail, 88 days suspended, 24 months probation – Agency: SSPD

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Jordan Snedaker, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Brenda Lee Welsh, Pocatello, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Bradley William Yates, Lava Hot Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Alexis Darling Ertz, Rush City, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $59.50

Dusti Shay Rodriquez, Pocatello, possession of marijuana, $300.00, costs $257.50, 90 days jail, 88 days suspended, 24 months probation; use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $200.00, costs $197.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 24 months probation; driving under the influence $600.00, costs $202.50, 120 days jail, 120 days suspended, drivers license suspended 90 days, 24 months probation – Agency: SS PD

Stanley Glen Baker, Sandy, driving under the influence, $600.00, costs $202.50, 90 days jail, 87 days suspended, 130 days drivers license suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: CCSO

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OBITUARIES

Edward (Eddie) Preston Parise

April 4, 2024

Edward (Eddie) Preston Parise, 74, peacefully passed away in his home on April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Connie Simmons Parise for 13 beautiful years. Married in 2011, Eddie and Connie enjoyed a wonderful life together in the countryside home they built surrounded by wildlife, a flowing river, and 3 beautiful grandchildren (Tate, Hudsyn, and Daniel Wade) whom Eddie adored during his final years there.

Born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Eddie was the son of Joyce Elaine Peters and Edward Phillip Parise. He graduated from high school in Remer, Minnesota where his love for the game of football was ignited. During high school, he assisted in the operation of a logging mill and later grew his career in the welding/boil-maker industry where he retired in 1996.

Eddie’s own family began to grow when he became the proud father of two sons, Eddie Jr. and Michael Parise, from his previous marriage to Liz Hayback. He went on to marry Willi Hagen (decd) in 1977 at which time he was blessed with additional children; Michael Hagen, Debbie Ewald, Diane Ribidou, Shelly Suek, Thomas Hage, Julie Charlebois, Mary Swears, and Katy Poitra.

Not one to boast, Eddie was truly proud to have served as the Chairman of the Caribou County Senior Center for 10 wonderful years. What brought even more joy, however, was his love of fishing in the springtime and hunting in the fall. Every spring he would travel to Leech Lake, MN to participate in the Walleye tournament with his son and grandson. In the fall, Eddie enjoyed setting up camp for a month in Dry Valley, ID to bow hunt for elk. He will be greatly remembered for all the wisdom he imparted on others during his life and the selflessness he consistently blessed everyone he encountered with.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Con-

nie Ann Simmons Parise and his sons Eddie Parise Jr, Michael Parise, Tom Hagen, Jake Simmons, and Colt Simmons. He is also survived by daughters Debbie Ewald, Diane Ribidou, Shelly Suek, Mary Swears, Katy Poitra, and Taylor Simmons; siblings Gail Henke and Gloria Herring; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents Joyce Elaine Peters and Edward Phillip Parise. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Joseph Parise, Lenora Smith, Christine Gamble, Paula Parise, Michelle Parise, and Ivan Cockman Jr; children Michael Hagen and Julie Charlebois.

Eddie will be commemorated during a graveside service on April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Soda Springs followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at 12:00 (noon) at the Caribou County Senior Center in Soda Springs, ID located at 60 S Main St, Soda Springs, ID 83276. Please join us.

It was Eddie’s wish to be cremated and that his ashes be apportioned between laying at rest next to his beloved wife, Connie and on the waters of Leech Lake, MN where his fisherman’s heart beat ever so strong.

Joan Hale Murdoch

March 18, 1937 – April 12, 2024

Joan Hale Murdoch, 87, passed peacefully from this life on Friday April 12, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Joan was born on March 18, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Clayton Samuel and Clara Quinn Hale. She was the fourth of five children. She loved telling stories of her childhood antics and adventures with her sister Glennis, cousins, and neighbors.

Following her graduation from Pocatello High School, Joan attended the Idaho Falls LDS hospital school of nursing. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Dallas Earl Murdoch, at a Ricks College dance. Dallas felt she was the “one” for him, and they were engaged before he left for his two-year mission. They were married in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple on December 10, 1959. They spent their early married years at BYU and University of Washington School of Dentistry. Kathy and Jimmy were born to them during those years.

After Dallas graduated, he and Joan moved their family to Grace, Idaho. Joan was very outgoing and shared her talents and friendship easily with those she met. She was very service oriented and well known for checking blood pressures, giving allergy shots, or helping care for a sick neighbor. She enjoyed participating in “The Singing Grannies,” the county fair, church bazaars, parades, Halloween Carnivals, roadshows, and a myriad of other local activities. Joan was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in many callings. Her favorite was the Young Women organization, where she blessed the lives of many.

Due to infertility, Joan and Dallas turned to adoption to grow their family. They were blessed with three more children: Karen, David and Sheydene. They also acted as foster parents in the Lamanite placement program to Collette Carry Moccasin, Greta Cottonwood, and Mary Church. They opened their home to family and friends, who might stay a few days, weeks, or

more than a year. She also was very caring to her parents. After her father died, Joan cared for her mother until she passed away.

Joan and Dallas travelled around the world as service volunteers providing dental care. They served in Thailand, Tonga, and Peru. They loved traveling to many other countries, where Joan always made new friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas, her parents, brothers Deloy and Evan Hale, sister Glennis Matson, a son David Clayton Murdoch, and a son-in-law Brian Anderson. She leaves behind her children Kathleen Anderson (Gary Beach), James Murdoch (Maili), Karen Brandt, (Tod) and Sheydene Murdoch, plus multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Linda Eaton.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Symbii Home Health and Hospice for the loving care they have given our mother.

A funeral celebrating Joan’s life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Grace, Idaho Stake Center, located at 404 South State Street in Grace, Idaho. The viewing will be from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the funeral.

The funeral services can be viewed via Zoom at: https://zoom. us/j/96876753069

Larry Dennis Petersen

April 28, 1936 – April 10, 2024

Larry Dennis Petersen, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, returned home to heaven on April 10, 2024 to begin the next part of his eternal mission. He passed away at Caribou Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family after various health complications.

Larry was born in Preston, Idaho on April 28, 1936 to Ivan Edwin and Maretta Merle Frederickson Petersen. He was the baby of the family by 10 years and joined siblings Wayne, Verl, and IvaLou “Pete.” They lived on a ranch in Stockton, Idaho where Larry learned to love a cowboy life. He loved to ride their horses bareback all over the mountains to fish and hunt with his friends.

Larry attended elementary school in Swan Lake, Idaho through the 4th grade and then he attended school in Preston. Every winter, his mother would move with the kids to Preston so they could continue to attend school because the winters were so harsh in Stockton. He attended high school in Preston until the 10th grade when he dropped out. Eventually, Larry left Idaho to stay with his sister in the Bay Area of California where he obtained his GED through the California College System.

Larry worked in California as a car mechanic in a garage where he put his skills to good use. He had always been interested in cars and enjoyed fixing up old cars when he could. It was there that he met Sybil Henington and they were married a short time later in 1954. Together they had five children - Phil, Ed, Andy, Matt, and Heather. They also had a foster daughter, Sherrie Ann. During their marriage they moved back and forth between the Bay Area and Idaho a couple of times before settling down in Preston, Idaho. At this time Larry began working for Monsanto in Soda Springs and took over his uncle’s dry farm north of Preston. Larry and Sybil divorced in 1973.

Later that year, he met MarJean Hansen Rindlisbacher at a church dance in Cache Valley, Utah. They quickly fell in love - Larry described their relationship saying he felt they were friends before coming to this earth. On March 22, 1974 they were married and began blending their families. MarJean contributed four more children to the mixCraig, Todd, Blake, and Jill. So together they began building a life together with their nine children. They lived in Smithfield, Utah and Larry drove to Soda Springs, Idaho to work each day for a year before they decided that the drive was too much and bought land in Soda Springs. They built a home out on the hill where they spent 41 of their 50 years of marriage before moving to a smaller house in town.

Larry loved Soda Springs and he and MarJean eventually bought more acreage by their house which allowed him to bring the other great love of his life, his Appaloosa horses, home. When he wasn’t at work or busy with kids’ activities, Larry could be found with his horses. He loved to ride his horses in the mountains and go on pack trips in the Idaho wilderness. He also had a love for shooting and hunting - especially when he got to go with his kids. Larry loved chasing their kids to wres-

tling tournaments, dance competitions, volleyball games, plays, and Soda Pops concerts, always with his camera in tow to document their successes.

Larry also volunteered as a member of the Caribou County Sheriff’s Posse for many years. He participated in many search and rescue missions in the area. After retiring from Monsanto in 1993, Larry went to work for the Caribou County Weed Control Department for 15 years. He enjoyed his coworkers and his association with the residents of the county.

Larry and MarJean served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Soda Springs Third Ward for many years. Larry served as a counselor in the bishopric, ward clerk, and executive secretary. Together, he and MarJean served as stake missionaries. Additionally, for five years they served as ordinance workers in the Logan Utah Temple, an assignment that they looked forward to each week.

Larry’s greatest joy as life continued on was found in his growing family. Each summer for many years, all of the kids and grandkids who could make it would gather together around the northwest for family reunions. It was the highlight of every year to have so many of his family members together at one time.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and granddaughter Ashley Petersen. He is survived by his wife, MarJean and their nine children: Phillip (Vicky) Petersen, Edwin (Sharee) Petersen, Andrew Petersen, Craig (Laura) Rindlisbacher, Todd (Radene) Rindlisbacher, Matthew (Janet) Petersen, Blake (Jodie) Rindlisbacher, Jill (Jim) Stoor and Heather (Alex) McCreary as well as his 40 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Elda Petersen, and his nieces and nephews. His family will miss him dearly, but we know that a grand reunion took place in heaven with his family there. The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff at Enhabit and Caribou Medical Center for the care they gave Larry.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19 at 11:00 at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center. A viewing will be held the night before from 7:00-8:00 as well as the morning before the service from 9:30-10:30. Graveside services will follow at approximately 3:00 at the Smithfield City Cemetery in Smithfield, Utah.

Edward (Eddie) Preston Parise

Joan Hale Murdoch

Larry Dennis Petersen

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

April 18 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

Thirkill Book Fair BOGO (4-6pm)

IDAH-HA Movie

Track @ Bear Lake

Class Elections Assembly

Bingo Night @ Golf Course Clubhouse (6pm)

April 19 – Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAH-HA Movie

BB @ North Fremont Track @ ISU

April 20 – Saturday

IDAH-HA Movie

JV BB w/Marsh Valley (DH)

April 21 – Sunday Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

April 22 – Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

County Commission (9am)

ELA ISAT Start

Golf in Soda Springs (V/JV)

Mr. Soda

April 23 – Tuesday

SB w/Ririe

April 24 – Wednesday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Pinochle @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

Children Story Time @ Library 10:30am or 11:30am

IDAH-HA Movie

BB w/Bear Lake

SB w/West Side

Track @ Bear Lake

MS Track @ Malad

April 25 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAH-HA Movie

SB w/Bear Lake

GRACE

April 18 – Thursday

Early Release

Bingo Night

Kindergarten Registration

Senior Project Presentation (12:30pm)

Boys Golf @ Soda Springs

Girls Golf in Grace

April 19 – Friday

Track @ ISU

April 20 – Saturday

Jr. Prom

April 21 – Sunday

LDS Services

April 22 – Monday

Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am

Golf @ Lava

April 23 – Tuesday

Large Group Festival @ Snake River

April 24 – Wednesday

8th Grade Science ISAT – 2nd Hour

April 25 – Thursday

11th Grade Science ISAT – 2nd

Hour

Track @ Preston

JH Track @ Bear Lake HS Play (1pm)

BANCROFT

April 18 – Thursday

Elementary Swim Lessons (8:30am)

MS Track @ Bear Lake School Play Dress Rehearsal (1pm) School Play Practice (5pm)

April 19 – Friday

Club Practice School Play (7pm)

April 20 – Saturday School Play (7pm)

April 21 – Sunday

LDS Services

April 22 – Monday

Track @ Bear Lake

April 23 – Tuesday

Ready for Kindergarten (5pm)

April 24 – Wednesday

MS Track @ Malad

April 25 – Thursday

Frosh Bingo Night (5pm)

Elementary Swim Lessons (8:30am) Senior Trip

Idaho Senate passes Medicaid budget bill to fund new staffers, provider rate increases

nearly $362,000 for regular employee pay raises called Change in Employee Compensation.

The Idaho Senate on Tuesday passed a budget to fund $253 million in new spending for Idaho Medicaid, and take back nearly $278 million in unspent funds. The Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 1456 on a 24-11 vote.

Idaho Republican lawmakers have criticized Idaho Medicaid’s ballooning budget, which has grown from less than $3 billion in fiscal year 2020 to around $4.7 billion next fiscal year, if approved.

Idaho senators debating the new spending budget bill Tuesday clashed over Idaho Medicaid’s increased spending. Idaho Medicaid’s budget for next fiscal year would be 0.6% higher than last year’s allocated budget.

Idaho pays roughly 30% of the state’s Medicaid’s budget. The federal government pays the rest — roughly 70% of overall Medicaid costs. “It’s a very frustrating budget to work on. This is a frustrating bill. I think we all have some sense of concern on this thing,” said Sen. Scott Grow, R-Eagle, co-chair of the Legislature’s powerful budget writing committee, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, or JFAC. “However, I would draw your attention to the fact that we did all we could (in the state’s) control.”

Idaho’s Medicaid’s budget narrowly cleared the Legislature last year, passing the Senate by one vote.

Senate Bill 1456 now heads to the Idaho House for consideration.

The bill includes about $66 million in provider rate increases; $58 million in non-discretionary adjustments and

The nearly $278 million Idaho Medicaid reversion would return around $93 million in state funds and $185 million in federal funds that Medicaid was allotted this fiscal year, but didn’t spend. After that reversion, Idaho’s Medicaid spending for fiscal year 2024 is expected to be $4.4 billion.

The bill would only fund 24.5 of 28 new Medicaid staffers that Idaho Gov. Brad Little had recommended.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, which administers Medicaid, originally requested 60 new Medicaid staffers, saying it struggled with dayto-day oaperations. The agency cited an audit that identified Idaho Medicaid had fewer staff despite serving more people, since Idaho voters expanded Medicaid to include a broader range of low income people.

As part of a new budgeting process rolled out this year by JFAC cochairs, the budget writing committee had previously set Idaho Medicaid’s barebones budget earlier this year, and was considering new spending requests separately.

A legislative committee last year that studied how to save money in Medicaid didn’t conclude if Medicaid should be restructured, but it called for increased oversight of Medicaid contracts.

Forty states tap private companies to manage Medicaid benefits through a model called managed care. Idaho’s Medicaid benefits are managed by the state health department, managed care organizations, and health providers through a model called valuebased care.

ON THIS DAY

1775 Paul Revere and William Dawes ride from Charlestown to Lexington warning “the regulars are coming!”

1783 American Revolution: George Washington issues General Order announcing the end of hostilities with Britain, giving thanks to the Almighty, and offering congratulations and authorizing an extra ration of alcohol to the troops to celebrate

1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire kills nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city

1909 Joan of Arc receives beautification by the Roman Catholic Church at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican

1912 Cunard liner RMS Carpathia brings 705 survivors from the RMS Titanic to New York City

1924 First crossword puzzle book

published by Simon & Schuster

1934 First “Washateria” (laundromat) opens in Fort Worth, Texas

1955 First “Walk”/”Don’t Walk” lighted street signals installed

1963 Dr. James Campbell performed the first human nerve transplant

1987 Gregory Robertson does a 200-mph free fall to save unconscious skydiver near Coolidge, Arizona

2013 Two earth-like planets are discovered orbiting the Star Kepler-62

2023 Fox News settles lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million, moments before trial, with Fox admitting it had defamed Dominion during U.S. 2020 election by broadcasting conspiracy theories

BIRTHDAYS

Gerald Young, Apr. 2

Tom Cartwright, Apr. 4

Jackie Winward, Apr. 4

Janice Jackson, Apr. 11

Jim Farmer, Apr. 11

Jennifer Jones, Apr. 13

Ebony Spruill, Apr. 16

Carol Durfee, Apr. 19

Jessica Fuechsel, Apr. 20

Gary Lemarr, Apr. 20

DeVaughn Smith, Apr. 20

Robyn Alleman, Apr. 23

Paula Burgin, Apr. 23

Terry Mortenson, Apr. 25

Rick Stringham, Apr. 25

Roy Brown, Apr. 26

Benjimn Beckstead, Apr. 26

Larry Peterson, Apr. 28

Pat Farnes, Apr. 28

Lucetta Holt, Apr. 29

Ralph (Duffy) Woolsey, Apr. 30

If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise. com

BRAIN TEASERS

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Monday, April 22

Lunches served with Milk

Cheeseburger, Pork and Beans, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, April 23

Chicken Noodle Soup, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

Wednesday, April 24

Sweet Pork Burrito, Rice, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, April 25

Meatball Sub, Potato Wedges, Fruit, Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, April 22

Italian Dunkers, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, April 23

Baked Potato Bar w/Turkey Gravy or Broccoli Ham & Cheese, Sunshine Carrots, Apricots

Wednesday, April 24

Mac & Cheese w/Chicken Nuggets, Broccoli/Cauliflower Bake, Blueberry Smoothie

Thursday, April 25

Corndogs or French Dip, French Fries, Fresh Apples Slices

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Monday, April 22

Lunches served with Milk

Quesadilla, Food Choices – Refried Beans, Corn or Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, April 23

Popcorn Chicken, Fried Rice, Food Choices – Green Beans or Pears

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee

April 19 - Birthday Dinner, BBQ

Pork Ribs w/Baked Potato, Cauliflower, Applesauce, Dilly Bread, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream (Dine-in Only)

April 24 - Beef Stroganoff, Beets, Pineapple, French Bread, Apple Crisp

Wednesday, April 24

Chicken Burger, Potato Smiles, Food Choices – Salad or Fresh Fruit

Thursday, April 25

Breakfast Sandwich, Food Choices – Fresh Veggie, Hashbrowns or Peaches

LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST

5 Years ago, 2019

37 year old Kevin M. Martinez of Salt Lake City was arraigned at the Caribou County Courthouse on one count of felony robbery before Judge David Kress. Martinez was arrested on April 3 by the Unified Police Department in Salt Lake City on an arrest warrant issued by the Soda Springs Police Department for the robbery of Ireland Bank on March 25. The robber entered the bank around noon and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No firearm was used during the commission of the robbery. The suspect was described as wearing a disguise by witnesses, and seen running from the bank to a white SUV, in white he fled the scene. Soda Springs attorney Criss James represented Martinez in his first court appearance. The felony robbery charge carries a sentence of five years to life, and a fine of up to $50,000. Bond was set at $500,000. The suspect was escorted from the courtroom by SSPD Chief Scott Shaw and CCSO Sheriff Kelly Wells.

A session was planned to train those interested to become weather spotters for the National Weather Service. The training will include definitions and training in climatology related to severe weather, cloud and storm recognition, storm hazards, safety tips, weather reporting procedures, and a review of past weather events. Kevin Smith of the NWS will be the presenter. It was reported that the Eastern Idaho area had over 850 volunteer weather spotters and observers, who provide valuable assistance to the federal weather service.

The 2019 Mr. Soda High winner was announced to be Drew Moldenhauer. 10 boys from the high school were involved in the competition during the evening in which they performed for the assembled audience. Connor Veile won the opening number; Thomas Nielsen won the Physical Fitness award; Darren Michelsen won the Talent portion; Justin Harris Karson Steiner, and Ethan Seyfried won the Mr. Dedication award; Drew Moldenhauer won the Demeanor and Confidence prize; Connor Veile took the Crowd Pleaser award. The Spirit of Mr. Soda High went to Karson Steiner and Payton Lish. Runner up for Mr. Soda was Thomas Nielsen. Caribou County’s Distinguished Young Woman Raegan Yamauchi invited girls between the ages of 4 and 12 to participate in a short self-expression routine that will be performed at the DYW Program.

The DUP held its monthly meeting, with Captain Dorothy Ackerman conducting. Anna Schwartz gave the history on David Ward, who lived in the Oxford area. Marianne Josephsen gave the lesson on the Lost River area of Central Idaho.

It was announced that changes would be coming to the Caribou County Fair Exhibit Building. Division and categories will be simplified, and premium awards will be doubled. The year’s theme will be “Caribou County Fair, What a Gem!” A new quilting category, Diamonds, was announced. Another new development will be the Kids’ Market. Kids from 5-15 are invited to be entrepreneurs and sell any idea they can come up with.

10 Years ago, 2014

Public meetings were scheduled to discuss the potential consolidation between Grace School District 148 and North Gem School District 149. Because the petitions for the consolidation had been presented at the school board meetings in both districts, public hearings had been made mandatory under state law, which requires the signatures of 5 percent of registered voters in a district. The consolidation process was started by a petition from district residents, rather than either of the two school boards themselves. Following the hearings, the proposed plan of consolidation will be submitted to the State Board for Approval, after which the county commissioners will be notified and an election will be scheduled. The consolidation would not require the combining of school building facilities, and would lead to the potential for larger fund-

ing amounts in the aggregate. The proposed name for the consolidated district was the North Gem-Grace Joint School District #147. Severance payment could be offered to up to ten percent of employees.

Lisa Ayers was given the oath of office to serve another term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Teresa Watkins and Suzie Nelson discussed Geyser Pride Days, would be holding its third annual event. It would include a fun run, ceremony, salmon dinner, kids’ parade, kids’ train rides and activities, the UPRR mini-train, and a 10 piece band and street dance. It was reported that 750 pounds of salmon had been used the year before. Dennis Peck, president of the Field Archers, asked to use Kelly Park for the club’s annual outdoor shoot, during which time disc golf would be closed.

The City of Grace heard from Sheldon Mansfield of the Sheriff’s Office explained the program called Nixle, which would alert citizens of Caribou County through phone or text messages of possible emergencies, school closures, and events within the community. As a result of a report by Fire Chief Curtis Peck on a burn that had spread from an un-permitted fire, it was decided to put a notice in utility bills to makes citizens aware that burn permits are required by the city.

The St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Organization thanked the community for its support of their April lasagna dinner, held in the church hall. Donations raised during the event will be used to purchase new kneelers for the church.

The Soda Springs Lions Club met at the Geyser View Restaurant with Club President Doug Wood conducting. The business mainly involved the discussion of the 2014 County Distinguished Young Women scholarship program. Tracie Erickson is the chairman of this year’s program, which will involve the participation of 10 girls. Another item for discussion was what the club planned to do to celebrate the club’s 65th anniversary.

The School District 150 Board of Trustees celebrated the undefeated 7th and 8th grade Quiz Bowl teams from Tigert Middle School. The students spoke to the board and explained how the competition worked. Emergency Levy Funds for the district were scheduled to be used on technology, and improved curriculum.

20 Years ago, 2004

The 2004 issue of Zion’s Bank’s Insight Economic News of Idaho and Nation reported that Idaho’s economic rebound was on track. Following several years of economic turbulence and decline, the state’s growth was viewed as showing evidence of marking a solidly upward trajectory.

Discussion on heritage designations and foundation grants were discussed by the mayor and City Council of Soda Springs. Mayor Kirk Hansen clarified the current status of the proposed jail project. The jail, he explained, was not a city jail but a county jail on county property within city limits, which met zoning requirements. A potential National Heritage Area for the Bear River region was discussed. Trent Clark, representing Monsanto, suggested caution before endorsing the area. At issue was the fact that the area designation would not be in effect for up to ten years, and the legislation surrounding it was subject to changes in the interim.

David Jessop and Kyle Yates have returned home briefly before military deployment. The Elders cut their missions a bit short in order to report to military training with their Preston National Guard units on April 12. The two will leave Caribou County for Bliss, Texas and then California for more intensive training. They will serve in Iraq for approximately one year. It was reported that Seth Smith had returned from a year’s service in Iraq with the Fourth Infantry. He and his wife Elizabeth will be able to spend time together in Fort Hood, Texas, where he arrived.

Numerous area residents have joined the newly formed Friends of the Library and are off and running

with their first project. They are joining with the grace District Library and the American Legion in a countywide effort to supply paperback books of good quality and high interest to overseas U.S. Troops.

The first meeting was attended by Kenneth Piippo, Trent Clark, Marilyn Kukachka, Julie Franson, Julie Smith, Melinda Woods, Parlene Davis, Caludia Piippo, Kaye Moore, Mary Sorensen, Cindy Erickson, Betty Loenshal, Mike Lauman, and Randy Johnson.

The Burgoyne School of Music launched its annual Community Birthday Calendar sales drive. Customers can have their birthdays and anniversaries added to the calendar by contacting Linda Hubbard or Eva Jean Simonson.

30 Years ago, 1994

Erin Humble was announced as the Junior Miss at the completion of the Soda Springs Lions Club competition. Jennifer Nelson was selected as the first runner-up. Humble performed a humorous reading and art presentation for her creative and performing arts number. Winners of the individual categories were Mariah Titcomb, Jamie Norman, Wendy Fowler and Stacie Anderson. Finalists were Humble, Nelson and Anderson, as well as Ashley Brown, and Darla Spencer.

An Open House for retiring Chief Deputy Claude Snooks was held on at the Courthouse.

Jon Hall, Chairman of the Soda Springs School District and Principal Wayne Waddoups were on hand at Thirkill Elementary as students demonstrated their reading skills to the two administrators. The “Every Child a Reader” program is in its second year, and has been very successful at bringing K-3 students up to grade level across the district.

Michelle Rasmussen will be the featured reader at the Grace Public Library’s Story hour. Michelle and her husband Scott live in Grace after living in the Minnedoka area.

Mark Heidelman, prosecutor in the Jaralee Underwood case, spoke to the Rotary Club about the case, the prosecution, and the background of the convicted murderer James Wood.

Utah State Danceworks toured Grace and Thatcher Elementary Schools as part of its traditional visit to schools in Utah and Southeast Idaho. Danceworks is the performing dance company for USU, and recently competed in the American College Dance Festival regionals in Albuquerque.

Justin Summers was awarded his Eagle Scout, with both grandparents as well as his 94 year old great-grandmother in attendance. His Eagle Scout project was the mailbox stand in the Wood Canyon subdivision.

40 Years ago, 1984

The Caribou County Sheriff’s office reported that $27,279 in property was reported stolen in March, with $25,330 of it recovered. Only $5 in Vandalism was reported in the same time period. 11 arrests were made, and 17 prisoners served 128 days.

The Caribou Historical Society announced an evening slide-tape presentation on Southeast Idaho history, which would be presented by visiting speaker Dr. Susan Hendricks Davis, assistant professor of English at ISU. She received grants from the Association for the Humanities in Idaho to support the creation of the presentation. President Elaine Johnson expressed her excitement at the upcoming visit.

The Sophomore Carnival for Bancroft community was reported to be even bigger and better at the North Gem gymnasium this year. There was something for everyone, including a child’s fishing pond, a dunking machine, and an adult Bingo game.

Eight Idaho State University students in the School of Vocational-Technical Education won first place gold medals in the Idaho State Skill Olympics, recently held at ISU. They included Terry Sorenson of Grace, in diesel mechanics.

Kimberly Johnson reported to work as the new soil scientist for the Soil Conservation Service in Soda Springs. She will be working on the Bear Lake-Caribou progressive soil survey. She and her husband Paul recently moved to the area. Michael Combs started work as the new soil conservation technician for the SCS as well.

The South Bannock County Historical Society announced that it would be opening a museum facility in Lava Hot Springs. The opening exhibit will feature “Trails, Trappers, Trains, and Travelers.” The museum will opened in a converted garage building downtown.

Arsenic & Old Lace

Saturday April 20th at 7:00 at the North Gem High School auditorium.

Arsenic and Old Lace, written by Joseph Kesselring, is a 1944 comedy with a runtime of about two hours. It is a vintage comedy classic that stands the test of time. Its witty dialog, unforgettable characters, and clever plot twists make it a must-see for fans of dark humor and classic cinema. It is sure to entertain and delight audiences of all ages.

Reservations or tickets are not required. Admission is free, and donations are always gratefully accepted.

HELP WANTED

River Basin will ensure proper delivery of water in times of shortage and ensure certainty of water right ownership to property owners.

The purpose of this notice is to inform you of the commencement of the Bear River Basin Adjudication and your legal responsibilities at this stage of the adjudication. You are receiving this notice because you may be the owner of property located within the boundaries of the Bear River Basin Adjudication.

I. YOU ARE HEREBY

NOTIFIED THAT

On June 15, 2021, the Fifth Judicial District Court in and for the County of Twin Falls issued an order commencing a general adjudication of water rights within the Bear River Basin water system in Idaho. A general adjudication is a court case which will result in a decree determining all water rights within a water system. The purpose of the adjudication is to determine the elements and necessary provisions for the administration of water rights and to compile an inventory of all the water rights in the Bear River Basin water system.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENT TO FILE A NOTICE OF CLAIM

Idaho Code § 42-1409 requires that a Notice of Claim be filed for all water rights within the boundaries of the Bear River Basin water system in the State of Idaho, except for certain water rights specifically excluded by law. “All water rights within the boundaries of the Bear River Basin water system in Idaho” includes rights to the use of water from any water source including streams, springs, lakes, ground water, developed water, waste water, or any other source. A map showing the boundaries of the water system is included at the end of this notice. The Notice of Claim must be filed with the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR). Failure to file a required notice

right holders who elect to defer filing at this time may be required to file, at a later date, a motion with the Court to have the water right adjudicated. These water rights holders may also be required to pay their own costs of serving notice of the motion, advertising, and all costs incurred for investigation and preparation of a report to be filed with the Court. In short, waiting will result in significantly more work and more expense for the water right holder.

A water right holder should be certain their water use qualifies for the deferral procedure for D&S rights before deciding not to file a Notice of Claim at this time. A D&S right holder will be bound by the terms of any decrees entered in this adjudication (including the limitation on D&S water rights that may be adjudicated at a later date) regardless of whether or not the water right holder files a notice of claim for the D&S right at this time. For more information, please consult Idaho Code §§ 42-111 and 42-1401A.

B. OTHER EXCEPTIONS

A Notice of Claim is not required to be filed for water right permits for which proof of beneficial use was filed after June 15, 2021. However, the Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources may, at a later date, require holders of such permits to file a Notice of Claim. If the Director does issue such an order, the permit holder will be notified by mail. A Notice of Claim is not required for an application for permit that has been filed with IDWR but has not yet been approved. Additionally, a water user need not file a Notice of Claim where the water user is not the owner of the water right. For example, a Notice of Claim is not required for any person who receives water solely by virtue of ownership of shares of stock in,

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Meadow Hawkweed

Meadow Hawkweed (Hieracium caespitosum) is a perennial forb native to Europe. It Invades roadsides, grasslands, meadows, hay fields, and lawns. This weed reproduces and spreads very aggressively from rhizomes (underground stems), stolons (runners on the soil surface) and seed. It produces very dense matts of vegetation crowding out native/desirable species. It is also considered allelopathic, meaning it produces chemical compounds that discourage the growth of other plants.

Meadow hawkweed forms basal rosettes, each of which can produce 10 to 30 flowering stems. Multiple yellow flowers (5-30) are produced on each stem and each flower can produce 12- 50 seeds. A single rosette can produce 600- 45,000 seeds in a single year. Leaves are covered in hairs and can grow up to 6 inches long. Stems can grow up to 3 feet tall, are covered in coarse hair, and are usually leafless (may have a small leaf near the middle).

Look-a-Likes: Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) has orange flowers while meadow hawkweed

flowers are yellow. When both species are in the rosette stage there are subtle differences. Orange hawkweed stems/stolons have more of a reddish coloring than meadow hawkweed. Meadow hawkweed rosettes have more of an erect growth habit.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Options:

Prevention—

Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Always plant clean seed!

Mechanical— Do not disturb soil, as this will aid in the spread of meadow hawkweed.

Cultural— Applying nitrogen after a selective herbicide application on pasture can help to suppress this weed.

Chemical— The following selective herbicide active ingredients can effectively control this weed: 2,4-D, Clopyralid, and Picloram. Apply herbicides in the spring while weeds are in the rosette stage. Make sure to use a surfactant. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu

HPAI (Bird Flu) detected in Idaho dairy herd

Extension Educator Sawyer Fonnesbeck announced that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus was confirmed to be found in a dairy herd in Idaho earlier this week, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Idaho is the fifth state to have a confirmed case of HPAI this year. You can see the full USDA press release for more information at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/ agency-announcements/usda-confirms-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-dairy-herd-idaho

Fonnesbeck explains that “There continues to be a low risk for humans to get this virus.” According to the press release from the USDA, “There continues to be no concern that this circumstance poses a risk to consumer health, or that it affects the safety of the commercial milk supply because products are pasteurized before entering the market.” As always, the

best way to prevent the spread of this disease between states and livestock populations is to practice good biosecurity measures! These may include:

Not allowing visitors to handle your livestock animals

Properly disinfecting clothing/ boots coming in or off the farm

Washing your hands before and after coming in contact with animals

Monitoring new animals for diseases prior to introducing them to your herd/flock.

Fonnesbeck mentioned that caution should be taken with any unpasteurized milk. Animal herds and flocks should be observed for signs of unusual or unexplained illness.

If you have any questions about these biosecurity practices or HPAI, please reach out to the Extension Office. The Extension Office in Caribou County can be contacted at 208-547-3205.

Photo courtesy of Michael Shephard, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

TRACK RESULTS

Discus: 2-Carson Reeves 112’4, 14-Case Williams 93’7, 16-Bryant

Moss 87’4, 31-Nathaniel Smith 71’9.5

Pole Vault: 13-Carter Kimball 9’

Long Jump: 35-Gavin Draper

14’11

Triple Jump: 3-Jonah Wilkerson 39’1

North Gem Girl’s Results

300m Hurdles: 18-Rusten Hatch

51.55

4X100 Relay: 7-Helber Langrus, Isaac Yost, Alex Curtis, Rusten

Hatch 50.94

4x200 Relay: 7-Helber Langrus, Rusten Hatch, Evan O’Brien, Alex Curtis 1:45.94

Shot Put: 14-Evan O’Brien 32’2.75, 15-Rusten Hatch 31’11, 17-Isaac Yost 31’7.25, 18-Haydn Frandsen

31’4, 26-Hyrum Barnes 29’2

Discus: 4-Evan O’Brien 110’8, 24-Hyrum Barnes 75’5, 40-Isaac

Yost 62’6

Grace Boy’s Results

100 Meters:7-Braden Kimball

11.82, 26-Carson Welch 12.55, 55-Scottie Heer 13.37, 55-Bryant

Moss 13.37, 58-Toby Barnes 13.39, 91-Case William 15.70

200 Meters: 6-Braden Kimball 23.85, 12-Trevor Mathews 24.8, 15-Adrian Mejia 25.02, 18-Bryant

Jensen 25.29, 26-Carson Reeves 26.45, 28-Scottie Heer 26.79, 37Toby Barnes 27.34, 53-Bryant Moss 28.17, 57-Gavin Draper 28.57

400 Meters: 17-Scottie Heer 1:00.83, 19-Gavin Draper 1:01.79

800 Meters: 1-Adrian Mejia 2:05.85, 9-Brock Johnson 2:17.40

1600 Meters: 2-Brock Johnson

5:05.23

110m Hurdles: 1-Landon Moss 17.43, 2-Nathaniel Smith 17.93, 11-Parker Yost 20.14

300m Hurdles: 3-Jonah Wilkerson 44.32, 4-Landon Moss 44.92, 5-Nathaniel Smith 45.24, 14-Parker Yost 48.35, 17-Brett Hobbs 50.13

4x100 Relay: 4-Bryant Jensen, Braden Kimball, Carson Welch, Trevor Mathews 46.04

4x400 Relay: 2-Adrian Mejia, Landon Moss, Jonah Wilkerson, Brock Johnson 3:48.03, 7-Scottie Heer, Nathaniel Smith, Parker Yost, Brett Hobbs 4:04.61

Shot Put: 3-Trevor Mathews 41’00.5, 4-Carson Welch 35’11.5, 5-Carson Reeves 35’08, 6-Bryant Moss 35’3, 30-Case Williams 27’4.5

100 Meters: 19-Indyana Hatch

14.9, 28-Sadie Daniels 15.15

200 Meters: 35-Sadie Daniels

32.99, 44-Mariah O’Brien 35.00

400 Meters: 16-Mariah O’Brien

1:20.51

4x100 Relay: 10-Sadie Daniels, Indyana Hatch, Kymberli Jensen, Shalyn Thompson 1:02.92

4x200 Relay: 5-Sadie Daniels, Indyana Hatch, Mariah O’Brien, Shalyn Thompson 2:15.37

Shot Put: 15-Kymberli Jensen

21’8.5

Long Jump: 9-Indyana Hatch

13’6.5, Kymberli Jensen 10’6, Mariah O’Brien 9’5

Grace Girl’s Results

100 Meters: 8-Jeanaelie Shaffer

14.57, 13-Kallie Stoddard 14.67, 29-Alayna Smith 15.19, 32-Skyla

Cloud 15.22

200 Meters: 13 Tayler Yost 30.34, 38 Alayna Smith 33.28

800 Meters: 4-Brooklyn Porter

2:34.24, 8-Tessica Jorgensen

2:47.47, 12-Breanna Heer 2:56.42, 14-Kate Williams 3:00.86, 16-Lilly

Gilbert 3:05.53

1600 Meters: 3-Lilly Gilbert

6:05.51, 11-Breanna Heer 6:48.39

3200 Meters: 2-Brooklyn Porter

14:45.5, 3-Tessica Jorgensen 15:13.58

100m Hurdles: 9-Bella Eddins

18.93, 13-Tayler Yost 20.24

300m Hurdles: 5-Tayler Yost 54.23, 14-Alexis Bitton 1:01.64, 16-Alayna

Smith 1:04.12

4x100 Relay: 3-Kallie Stoddard, Tayler Yost, Jeanaelie Shaffer, Bella Eddins 54.43

4x400 Relay: 2-Kallie Stoddard, Jeanaelie Shaffer, Bella Eddins, Brooklyn Porter 4:39.29, 5-Lilly

Gilbert, Breanna Heer, Tessica Jorgensen, Katie Williams 5:09.75

Shot Put: 6-Alexis Bitton 28’1

Discus: 25-Kate Williams 55’00.5, 29-Alexis Bitton 49’5

Triple Jump: 6-Bella Eddins 29’4.5, 10-Skyla Cloud 27’7

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As the Second Regular Session of the 67th Idaho Legisature comes to an end, I wish to express what an honor and a privilege it is to serve the good people of Legislative District 35 in the Idaho State Senate. I have the privilege of serving on the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, the Senate Resources and Environment Committee, and the Senate State Affairs Committee. And I was also re-elected by my fellow Senators to serve in a leadership capacity as the Senate Majority Caucus Chair.

The 2024 Legislative Session has been a very busy Session! There were nearly 700 pieces of legislation offered for consideration. Following is a small portion of the legislation I sponsored and supported — Lately, the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) has been struggling to perform electrical and plumbing inspections in a timely manner. Representative Jon Weber (LD-34) and I sponsored House Bill 478 (H478) to help with this problem. The bill gives the option of local county government to perform inspections instead of waiting for the State to show up. Local government and industry have wanted this option change for a while, and this bill should speed up and improve the inspection process for contractors and the Idahoans they serve. It is important to note that the inspection standards will not change.

Representative James Petzke (LD21) and I sponsored House Bill 404 (H404) this Session. Some people, including anti-hunting activists, through public record requests have been using the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s trail camera locations to track and find big game. H404 is designed to prevent these “bad actors” from using public record requests to get individual location data on wildlife. This bill will protect the harassment of wildlife and preserve legal and ethical hunting. The bill will also shield private property owners from trespassers and harassment.

Working with the American Suppressor Association, I was able to write and sponsor Senate Joint Memorial 104 (SJM104). Currently, gun suppressors are heavily regulated under the prohibition era National Firearms Act of 1934. SJM104 expresses the desire of Idaho gunowners, sportsmen, and hunters to encourage the United States Congress to pass the Hearing Protection Act that will allow Idaho’s law-abiding gun owners to protect their hearing by purchasing a suppressor while enjoying their shooting sports activities. We also have many businesses in Idaho that manufacture suppressors and support SJM104. SJM104 passed both the Senate and the House. The bill was also supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Another issue I have spent a lot of time working on is pesticide legislation. It has been met with consideration political opposition. It came about because of the many financially debilitating lawsuits that have been in the news over the last few years as pesticide companies, including Caribou County’s Bayer phosphate mining operation, has been sued for billions of dollars. For the past six years, tort litigation centered around pesticide warning labels and has created uncertainty about whether U.S. products will continue to be available for our U.S.-based agricultural industries. How much can these companies lose to out-of-control judge and jury settlements before they must shut down and go elsewhere?

The issue locally is the fact that Soda Springs is the only place in the Western Hemisphere that mines and manufactures elemental phosphorus. Bayer employs 800 of our friends and neighbors — their kids attend our schools; our local hospitals, doctors, and nurses take care of them when they are sick; and they buy groceries and other products in our local stores. These good people also volunteer in our communities and churches. In addition, the products created by Bayer are used by nearly every farmer in Idaho and throughout

the United States. The sugar beet industry would cease to exist without pesticides. Without Bayer, we would be forced to get the products we use to grow food from Communist China placing our food supply and our national security at risk. China and Vietnam are the only other places in the world that mine these elements. Some of my legislative colleagues do not see this as an important issue to Idaho. I see it as critically important! Therefore, I will do all I can to protect the livelihood of our people who manufacture these products here in Southeast Idaho, as well as to the farmers and others that depend on these products to grow our nation’s food.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is another issue that is very important to me. I helped write, sponsor, and carried Senate Bill 1416 (S1416) this Session. S1416 is a step in the process to help our EMS personnel and districts throughout the State that are underfunded and often understaffed. These districts are dealing with burnout and problems recruiting and retaining volunteers. S1416 is beginning the process that will result in eventual assistance with funding to help with equipment and support. It is important to note that EMS volunteers will remain volunteers and keep their independence. Every district is different, and we want them to stay that way. S1416 has intent language that will make EMS an essential service in the State of Idaho where currently it is not essential. Our EMS personnel are always at the scene of an emergency doing what they do best, saving lives! We appreciate these good volunteers and the work they do. S1416 easily passed the Senate but, unfortunately, was met with not even a hearing in the House State Affairs Committee. Although it was unsuccessful this year, I will continue to work on making EMS services essential in the State of Idaho.

There were many more pieces of legislation I worked on and supported, including funding for public education, many agriculture and natural resources bills, and legislation to assist law enforcement and county coroners develop a data base to help locate the next-of-kin of accident victims (S1365).

On an uplifting note, this Session I was honored by the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities when their Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities voted for me to receive their “2024 Disability Champion Award”. The Consortium is a coalition of Idaho agencies and organizations concerned with issues affecting people with disabilities. I was humbled to receive this award.

I heard from many of you regarding issues that concerned you, I listened, and I appreciate all that reached out. We may not agree on every issue, but I regard every decision I make and every vote I cast as my responsibility to represent you in the Idaho State Senate. I take this responsibility very seriously and I do my best to give you a voice on important issues.

Most sincerely,

Mark

Isaac Yost handing off to Alex Curtis for North Gem Relay.

Cardinals Face Another Busy Week

Jody Reeves

The Cardinal baseball team finished one busy week and jumped right into another one. Last week Soda Springs took part in the Glenns Ferry tournament. They faced some tough competition and finished winless in the tournament, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.

The Cardinals got the weekend started early as they took on the Gooding Senators. Early on, Soda matching Gooding pitch for pitch as neither team scored in the first inning. In the second inning the Cardinals continued to struggle at the plate failing to get anyone on base. Gooding, on the other hand, was able to put four runs on the board. The third and fourth innings saw Gooding add just one run while Soda remained scoreless. In the fifth, the Cardinals finally got some runs with Stephens, Bowen and McCullough each scoring once. The Cardinals ran out of gas after that, allowing Gooding to score eight more times losing 13-3.

Next, the Cardinals faced off against Grangeville. Grangeville entered the contest as the number four team in the state. Despite being considered as the underdogs Soda Springs battled tough in the early going of this game as well. After four innings the Cardinals trailed by just three runs. Unfortunately, Soda failed to score in the final two and a half innings while giving up six runs and dropped this game 9-0.

The Filer Wildcats were the Cardinals’ first opponent on Saturday. Filer struck first in the game and took a 3-0 lead into the second. Filer added another three runs in the top of the second and now led 6-0. The Cardinals got things going in the bottom of the second as seven different players scored runs, giving Soda the lead at 7-6. From there, things would not go the Cardinals’ way as they would be outscored 15-0 over the last three innings, taking a loss with a score of 21-7.

Will McCollough pitching for Soda Springs.

In the final game of the weekend Soda Springs faced Glenns Ferry. As things started off, the Cardinals had better luck getting on base, but failed to score in the first while giving up four runs. The Cards would get on the board in the second, but as the inning came to a close they trailed 6-1. Each team scored a single run in the third, but once again in the fourth the Cardinals were outscored and trailed 8-2. In the fifth inning, Soda chipped away at the lead, putting up two more runs but still trailing 9-4. In the sixth inning, the Cardinals had their best at bat as they added four more runs and cut the lead to just a single run. Glenns Ferry answered back in the bottom of the inning and took an 11-8 lead, which is where this one would end.

The Cardinals will look to improve on their record this week as they will be in action on three separate days. Things will start off on Wednesday as they travel to district foe Malad before making the long trek to North Freemont for a double header on Friday. The Cardinals will wrap things up with another double header on Saturday with their home opener against Marsh Valley. So come on out and support the boys on their home field at noon on Saturday.

A Plethora Of PR’s For Cowboys And Grizzlies

Jody Reeves

The North Gem and Grace track teams traveled to Malad last week to compete on the oval. They were joined by seven other teams from the fifth and sixth districts. Being the only two 1A teams in attendance both schools made some tremendous strides in their season and left an impression on their competitors. With the sun shining and the temperatures rising both the Grizzlies and the Cowboys saw a number of athletes put their best foot forward and have their season best marks. So many of the athletes set season and personal records that it would be easier to list the performances that didn’t break those marks.

Starting with the relays, every relay that both schools ran set season records. The North Gem girls accomplished this in the 4x100 and 4x200. The North Gem boys matched that accomplishment by setting their own PR’s in the same two relays. Grace saw their girls set PR’s in the 4x100 and with two separate teams in the 4x400. The Grace boys set PR’s in the 4x100 and with

two teams of their own in the 4x400.

Evan O’Brien would shine for the North Gem boys, earning a PR in the Discus and moving into fourth all time in the Cowboy records. Additionally, Rusten Hatch would PR in the 300 hurdles and Haydn Frandsen also PR’ed in the 800 meters.

For Grace, Trevor Mathews would PR in the 200 meters, Landon Moss and Nathaniel Smith would both PR in the 110 hurdles moving into fourth and fifth all time for Grace. Carson Reeves improved his discus throw by seventeen feet and move into fourth all time for Grace. Adrian Mejia won the 800 meter race with a PR and move to third all time for Grace. Breanna Heer cracked the top ten all time with her PR in the 1600 meters and Alexis Bitton saw a huge PR in the shot put placing fourth all time for Grace. Perhaps the most impressive performance of the day came from Brooklyn Porter who earned PRs in both the 3200 meters and the 800 meters. Brooklyn’s 800 meter time is the fastest time ever recorded for a Grace girl and she is still just a freshman.

Cardinals Impress At Logan Meet

Jody Reeves

On Saturday April 13th the Soda Springs track team traveled to Cache Valley to take part in the Grizz Invite at Logan High School. The Cardinals joined eighteen other schools from three different states for this meet. Many of the other schools were considerably larger than Soda yet the Cardinals were able to see great success. Coach Horsley stated, “Warm temperatures, little wind, and sunny skies were a welcome change.” The Cardinal boys team would finish tenth overall while the girls would place an impressive third.

Once again hurdle specialist Degan Stoor would shine by placing first in both the 110m hurdles and the 300m

Karli Christensen

A Look At The Links

On Wednesday April 10th the Soda Springs and Grace golf teams traveled to Preston where they faced off for the first time this season. They were joined there by Aberdeen and Grace Lutheran which made for a great opportunity for each team to see some of the district competition. The sunshine and the greening grass was a welcome sight for the county golfers as they have just started to be able to get outside on their home courses. With their limited time outside of the simulators and gyms both schools represented well in this competition.

In addition to battling for top team score the intersquad competition continues as the jockeying for top golfer on each team continues to fluctuate. For the boys teams Soda Springs was just edged out of second place by Aberdeen scoring a team total of 391. The Cardinals were led by Ozburn and Tingey who shot a 91 and 94 re-

SS Boys Results

P. Ozburn 91

R. Tingey 94

B. Hobbs 102

C. Jacobson 104

G. Peck 115

SS Girls Results

O. Peck 93

C. Capell 97

T. Vedder 100

W. Lowe 105

J. Stoor 107

Girls Results

spectively. The Grace boys came out on top as a team scoring a solid 352 as a team. The Grizzlies were led by Smith and Edwards who were also the top two overall scorers on the day with a 82 and 83 respectively.

On the girls’ side of the day Soda and Grace easily outpaced the rest of the teams with the Lady Cardinals placing second as a team with a score of 395. Peck and Capell led Soda Springs, with Peck placing third overall on the day with a 93. Grace would grab the top spot for the girls teams scoring an impressive 361.

The Lady Grizzlies had the top two overall golfers on the day with K. Christensen and Mansfield scoring 81 and 84 respectively.

The Cardinals and the Grizzlies will see each other once again on Thursday as Grace will host the girls and Soda Springs will host the boys.

Grace Boys Results

J. Smith 82

K. Edwards 83

T. Williams 92

K. Rindlisbaker 95

D. Hill 100

J. Eddins 110

Grace Girls Results

K. Christensen 81

K. Mansfield 84

M. Edwards 98

S. Lloyd 98

A. Christensen 122

Grizz Invite

100 Meters: 1-Jinettie Garbett 12.65,

hurdles. Cole Garbett continues to develop as he grabbed third place medals in both the shot put and discus. Senior standouts Jinettie Garbett and Izzy Shelton each earned first place medals, Garbett in the 100 and 200 meter sprints and Shelton in shot put. Both girls would earn additional medals Garbett in the 400 meter race and Shelton in the discus and javelin. Rosie Harris and Genevieve Fullmer placed third and fourth respectively in the pole vault. The girls 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams each grabbed second place as well.

The Cardinals will next be in action at the Direct.Com meet in Pocatello this Friday which has become one of the largest meets in our area of the state.

Harris, Aspen Christensen 1:48.31

4x400 Relay: 2-Brooklyn Kempe, Rebekah Evans, Rosie Harris, Jinettie Garbett 4:10.29

Shot Put: 1-Izzy Shelton 38’08, 33-Chloe Garbett

Degan Stoor on top of the podium following his 110m Hurdle win.

Team of The Week: Soda Springs Softball

Jody Reeves

It has been a common theme throughout the early part of the spring sports season that teams have struggled to get quality practices in due to the weather. It has been no different for the Lady Cardinals this softball season. However on Wednesday evening when I had a chance to stop by their practice they were excited to get their first moments outside on real grass. Although their own practice field was still under snow, the recent warm temperatures had cleared enough of the ground at the middle school for the coaches to hit some balls to the girls. As the players spent some time warming up playing catch I took the opportunity to speak with coaches Breanne Evans and Sierra Woods. Coach Evans is in her third year of coaching the Cardinals and her second year as head coach. Coach Evans is excited about the growth she has seen in the girls this season compared to the two previous seasons. “The first season was a little rough. We were still young. Last year was definitely better but the snow really impacted us. We didn’t get on our field until the last week of the season.” This season Coach Evans has a good mix of players as there are four returning seniors to go with five juniors. In the underclassmen they only have two sophomores but gained five total freshmen to build with and develop.

To go along with her strong returning group I asked coach Evans what she has seen as her team’s strengths as well as some areas where there needs to be some improvement. “Our bats have come alive really early, which we haven’t seen in the past. Our base running has improved which has been fun to watch as well.” Coach Evans went on to say that defensively they are really versatile. The coaches feel they can move the girls to any position on the field with the confidence that they will perform well. Coach Sierra Woods also pointed to a change in the culture of the team, “Their attitude has shifted this year. We’re able to battle back in games and I think the girls realize that.” Coach Evans thought one area where some improvement needs to be made is in the pitching. She feels they have

very capable pitchers but would like a little more depth at the position as well as experience since some of the pitchers are still very young.

I was also able to speak to a couple of the players and asked them what they enjoyed about playing softball this year. Abby Goodin answered, “I think the team aspect is a lot of fun and the dugout is loud.” When asked about the coaching staff Kinley Ozburn responded, “I think the most I’ve ever learned from a coach is from these guys. They talk to us about college, different jobs, being mothers just all sorts of stuff. They have advice for us in anything that we need.”

The general feel of the team is one of excitement and high expectations. Coach Evans wrapped it up this way, “It’s a super fun group of girls. They’re going to be a force to be reckoned with and I think we’re going to do really well this year.”

Following our interview the Lady Cardinals entered their busiest stretch of the season as they played seven games in a ten day period. They started that stretch with a loss at American Falls. The 13-14 loss was their third one run loss of the year. With so many close games it was just a matter of time until the Cardinals would break through and get their first win of the season. That is exactly what they did the following day when they traveled to Ririe. That game looked as though it would be similar to many of the other games as the scoring would go back and forth from inning to inning. Entering the top of the final inning Soda would trail 9-8. The Cardinals would need to score a couple of runs and hold on defense to get the win. They would go on to score six runs then hold Rire scoreless in the bottom of the inning to grab the win 14-9.

The Cardinals would follow up their first win of the season with a dominating performance at West Side beating the Pirates 20-5. From there the Lady Cardinals would make the long journey to take part in the Glenns Ferry tournament. There they would face four very good teams. On day one they would start with West Jefferson. The game would stay close for the first three innings before the Panthers would pull away for an

11-1 win over the Cardinals. Next they would take on Glenns Ferry and once again early in the game it would be tight as things got knotted up at two runs a piece. Unfortunately, the Pilots would go on a 7-1 run to take down the Cardinals 9-3. As Saturday got started the Cardinals were determined to be the aggressors and get a win. That is exactly what they did as they would grab the early lead over Grangeville. The Bulldogs would make a run in the middle of the game and cut the deficit to just two runs but in the end the Cardinals would pull away and win this one 14-8. In their final game they would take on Wilder. The Lady Cardinals would stay hot in this game as they would dominate Wilder and run away with this one winning 16-1. Aspen Davis had a great tournament as she would get an over the fence home run while Liz Hunsaker would shine on defense playing first base.

The Cardinals had a less busy week this week but faced a couple of really tough opponents. Their home opener took place on Tuesday against Snake River and they traveled to number one ranked Malad on Wednesday. Look for a recap on these games in next week’s edition.

Grizzlies Have Big Day At Highland Gold Baton Relays

The Grizzly track team took part in the unique Gold Baton Relays last Friday. Many of the athletes were limited on events at this meet but the events that they did take part in the Grizzlies saw great improvements. Several athletes saw individual success but the big stories on the day were some of the Grace relay teams. The distance medley relay is not a race that is run often however the Lady Grizzlies did run it on Friday. Oh did they ever run it. The team which consisted of Lilly Gilbert, Breanna Heer, Tessica Jorgensen and Brooklyn Porter set a new school record taking almost two minutes off of the previous best time. Not to be outdone, the boys 4x800 relay would also set a new school record. Again

this relay isn’t one that is commonly run but on that day the team of Adrian Mejia, Landon Moss, Jonah Wilkerson, and Brock Johnson would knock an impressive fifty-six seconds off of the previous record. Finally perhaps the most impressive relay for the Grizzlies came from the most unlikely team. The throwers 4x100 relay is typically run for nothing more than pure entertainment for the spectators. In many cases throwers don’t usually run competitively. That is not the case for the Grizzlies. The members of the Grizzly throwers relay are good all around athletes and don’t look like your traditional throwers. When the race began it is not likely that anyone in attendance knew what they were about to witness. Not even the runners themselves could have ever imagined what was about to hap-

pen. The fact that the Grizzly men flew around the track and blazed to an impressive first place finish was not that surprising to the four man team. What did catch most off guard was when it was announced that the Grizzly throwers relay had just finished with the second fastest time in the nation this season. Again it is not a race that is typically run or trained for but for Trevor Mathews, Carson Reeves, Carson Welch, and Bryant Moss can take pride in knowing that they are in the tops of the nation in their event. That is something that a whole community can take pride in. The nationally ranked throwers relay will defend their ranking along with the rest of the Grace track and field team at the Direct.Com meet in Pocatello on Friday.

Boys Results

100 Meters:42-Trevor Mathews

12.39 53-Bryant Jensen 12.77, 58Toby Barnes 13.33

400 Meters: 8-Bryant Jensen 54.75, 32-Scottie Heer 1:00.72, 37-Gavin Draper 1:03.96

1600 Meters: 15-Adrian Mejia 4:56.11, 18-Brock Johnson 4:59.90

300m Hurdles: 22-Parker Yost 47.64

4x100 Throwers Relay: 1-Carson Welch, Trevor Mathews, Bryant Moss, Carson Reeves 47.78

4x200 Relay: 11-Bryant Jensen, Adrian Mejia, Trevor Mathews, Braden Kimball 1:35.7, 15-Carson

Welch, Gavin Draper, Brett Hobbs, Scottie Heer 1:37.12

4x800 Relay: 6-Adrian Mejia, Landon Moss, Jonah Wilkerson, Brock Johnson 9:17.54

Abby Goodin slides into base in the nick of time. Aspen Davis at the plate.

Jody Reeves