The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | May 30, 2024

A busy Memorial Day in Caribou County

With two schools spending the week celebrating graduation and a third anticipating it, a lot of family and friends were in the area for a busy Memorial Day weekend, which could not have been nicer, weather-wise. For many, it was the first sunburn of the season, though unlikely to be the last. On the one hand, the weekend held the excitement of barbecues, cookouts, outdoor recreation up and down the valley, golf, motor sports, archery and shooting, and almost anything else you can imagine. On the other, it was also a somber time for reflection, as the American Legion and many other service organizations and civic groups paid tribute to the sacrifices of those who have given everything in defense of their

country in the armed services. Memorial Day has also become, more generally, a time to visit cemeteries in quiet contemplation and pay respects to family members, loved ones, and friends who have passed on. The valley’s cemeteries all found themselves flower-bedecked and filled with groups visiting those they had cared for in life, or forbears they had long heard tales of.

In observance of a yearly tradition, Chesterfield also officially opened its season with a dance, auction, lunch, wagon rides, and a host of activities to celebrate the true beginning of summer. Inside this edition, find reporting on Chesterfield, Soda Springs and North Gem graduations, and more!

Chesterfield drew large crowds over the long weekend for the kickoff of the season at the Historic Townsite. Events included dances, wagon rides, lunch, an action, tours, and much more for the people from all over who made their way into town, just north of Bancroft.

New Bench honors Varilone Family

Sunday, May 26th Galen Wilson and Bill Horsley had the pleasure of presenting the Tony Varilone Memorial Bench to the Varilone family. Several years ago Ralph Reeves, who has since passed away donated some money for a bench in memory of Tony to be placed on the Hooper Trail Connector. When Tony was on the Caribou Development Foundation, he was a major player in making the Hooper Trail Connector materialize. It took longer than we expected, but after visiting with Jeanne and Heidi about placement and arranging for the City Maintenance department to level us a spot we finally placed the bench earlier this week so we could present it to the family while Chris and Heidi Varilone Thompson were in town for the Memorial Day weekend. The Caribou Historical Society would like to express their thanks to Ralph Reeves, the City maintenance Department, and the Varilone Family.

Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting

The Vatican released an apology to those that may have been offended by the Pope’s recent use of a derogatory term describing homosexual men. According to several news outlets citing two sources from the meeting the pope used the term when giving direction to Bishops to not allow homosexuals to train to become priests. For some this comes as a surprise because in their eyes the Pope has had a track record of welcoming the LGBTQ+ community.

Israel Continues its pursuit against Hamas

Nearly 8 months ago on October 7, 2023 Hamas gunmen infiltrated communities in Israel killing over 1200. These killings and the accompanied kidnappings have created an ongoing conflict with over 30,000 Palestinians killed. Last week Israeli forces attacked Rafah, where reports of more than 30 Palestinian citizens were killed in a fire that broke out in a displacement camp. Polls being conducted throughout the United States show that Americans are torn on their views of the war.

2.7 Million Acres designated Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape

Making up lands owned by the state, feds, and private landowners, this new area including parts of the Bear River, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, the southern arm of the Great Salt Lake, Hill Air Force Base, Tooele Army Depot, Camp Williams, and surrounding areas, the Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape will unifi land owners and managers to protect undeveloped land.

Eastern Idaho Elections came down to 2 votes

Only two votes separate the apparent winner and loser in a razor-thin Republican legislative primary election in Butte County. Initial counts showed a 10 vote difference. But after hand counting the numbers reported to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office were only separated by 2. The race is for State Representative for District 30 Seat B. If the count is correct Challenger Ben Fuhriman with 3,763 votes will defeat incumbent Julianne Young. The Secretary of State's Office will now conduct a recount.

Voter Turnout, State Low, County High

The State, candidates, and political action committees spent a considerable amount of money to drive higher amounts of registered voters to polls this year, but it did not happen. Counties across Idaho held their 2024 Primary election last week. According to numbers released by the state 23.9% of state wide registered voters turned out to vote last week, Oneida county fared considerably higher with a reported 44.9% voter turn out.

Pictured L to R standing: Glen Wilson, Hailey, Chris and Heidi Varilone Thompson, Kayla, Bill Horsley. Seated Ridge, Jeanne Varilone, Skylar.

Memorial day weather was perfect on Monday for a beautiful day at the Fairview Cemetery.

Earlier in the day, the American Legion presented a Military Flag ceremony at the Grace cemetery to honor veterans. It was one of many cemeteries in the region to host Legion events.

The streets were lined with flags all across Caribou county in honor of the day.

Chesterfield's Town Site opening a buoyant success

Allyne

Betancourt

Saturday, May 25

I could hear the music wafting through the open doors as soon as I set foot on the walkway to the Amusement Hall. Familiar sounds of country twang, couples, families, and kids moseying into the large double doors surrounded me. Plenty of laughter, ‘how ya doin’, and ‘come on in,’ blended cheek by jowl. I immediately wanted to start stomping my feet to the beat. The Hatch Family Band has proudly entertained Chesterfield for over 50 years. Starting with Grandpa Mike Hatch on accordion, successive children have taken up and continued the musical family history for 50 years. Saturday’s music was organized by Rustin, a great grandson of Mike Hatch.

Their repertoire embodied country music favorites ranging from the familiar to the new. Locals and out-oftowners of all ages joined the dancing, swinging partners around the floor, and getting in step for the customary and fun line dances. Unable to resist the contagious fun, even this reporter was cajoled to join a line dance.

If you missed this fantastic band,

they will be performing a Street Dance at the Bancroft Pioneer Day festivities on July 24, 2024. Cami Hatch shared their loyalty to the Chesterfield opening events, “Our ancestors settled this place. We all grew up here and we do this as service to our families and memories.”

Their dedication and support of this small-town opening launch is refreshing. I expect we’ll be seeing the Hatch Family Band till the cows come home.

Without a doubt, it is the attendees who bring this celebration to life with their lively dancing, easy conversation, and dedication to the history of our town. Steve Tesch, a current board member of the Chesterfield Town Site, has been travelling to the town for over 25 years to help with the historical restoration. His work has recently expanded to include Board responsibilities and writing the Town Site’s newsletter. Although he doesn’t live in Chesterfield, his dedication and work connect him to the heritage of his Great-great-grandpa Nathan Barlow, an original settler of the town.

A local couple, Kellen and Giny Lahaye, attend the celebrations every year. Giny shared her inspiration, “We

always come. The kids look forward to it because all their friends are here too. Kellen and I were married in the Hall in 2013, so it means a lot to us.”

Monday, May 27, 2024

With food, sweets, and auction items galore, the crowds poured in from all over Idaho and neighboring States. Cooking burgers, Ralph and Diana Parker from Utah, and Lane Foxley from Wyoming, regarded with laughter, “Yup, we were volunteered.”

People lined up out to the road to partake in this fun BBQ cookout.

DeVaugh and Patricia Shipley hail from Blackfoot to make their way to Chesterfield every summer to volunteer conducting the cabin tours and grounds maintenance. He has been on the Chesterfield Board for 10 years and is currently the Treasurer. DeVaugh grew up in Chesterfield and declared, “We moved away from here-but my heart is still here.” Justin Hatch another local who moved away, returns often to visit family and the Chesterfield cemetery where his grandparents are buried. He shared his love for Chesterfield, “I come to this event every year. It’s my heritage-my family. It’s so fun and my kids love to come here to visit

the cabins and ride the wagons.”

Jamie and Trevor Anderson traveled from Utah with their five children for a first-hand experience of where their Great-great-grandma, Mary Call Litton, lived. During their drive they read about their family and Chesterfield heritage to prepare for this fun trip. “My siblings and parents came last year and have been pushing us to come. We’re so glad we did!”

Whether you are a descendant of a Chesterfield native, or a first-time visitor, this quaint, secluded town will draw your heart in and tempt you back every year.

All proceeds from this opening event directly fund the maintenance and administration of the town site. Tours, upkeep, and operation are provided by volunteers. To volunteer or donate, check the website for details, https://www.historicchesterfield.org/ contact.html.

Chesterfield Town Site is officially open for the summer until Labor Day weekend. The mercantile is open for sweets and treats where you can step back in time for a taste of history. Tours of the cabins are free. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., closed Sunday.

Big find in little Chesterfield

Coy Hatch had a big surprise for those who ventured past his home during Chesterfield’s opening Memorial Day weekend. Behind a tent at a “Pop-Up Sale” conducted by his family, Coy had a number of artifacts which had been found on the property, including the main showpiece, a mammoth bone which had been discovered near the creek when Coy was “about five or six.”

When the bone was brought up from the creek, according to Coy, they first thought it was a dinosaur bone. At first, people were skeptical, but once they saw the artifact, they are reported to have said, “Oh man! That is a big bone!”

Eventually, David Byers, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director of the Anthropology program at Utah State University

was contacted about the find, and submitted samples of the bone for scientific analysis. According to Byers, lab results on the mammoth bone revealed that “it is about 14,300 years old—that’s super cool!”

Coy also has a collection of ancient bison bones and teeth, as well as obsidian arrow heads and other artifacts. Coy says that bone shows

that the animal was somewhat young. Although the University was excited about the discovery, they were not able to secure funding to further investigate the site at the moment. Coy and his family intend to hold onto the find for now, as “it is pretty cool!”

A lunch crowd lines up for lunch. This and all Chesterfield pictures courtesy of Raymond Betancourt.

Steve and Shirley Wight

The Hatch Family Band, left to right, Indiana, Olivia, Rusty, Rick, Corey.

Wilder Hatch, Chesterfield resident, runs the tithing house.

For the small fee of $1, Coy Hatch will tell you about the mammoth bone found on his family's property.

These artifacts were found near the location of the mammoth bone found on the Hatch property.

How To Buy A Home & How To Interview REALTORS: A Continuation of the Series Covering the Recent NAR Lawsuit Settlements

Alana Burns, Broker/Owner of Guardian Realty

If you’ve been following along with my weekly articles which have explained the ins-and-outs of the lawsuit settlements against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) then by now you understand the following: details about each of those lawsuits, the “wild west” history of real estate sales in the United States, the two major changes Realtors have to implement this August and how those changes will affect home buyers and sellers, and understanding the cooperative compensation model rule that the lawsuits were all about. If you’ve missed one of the articles I encourage you to go back and give them a read.

At this point the question becomes, “So what?” Well, I’m so glad you asked. I’ve been addressing these questions on social media (@GuardianRealtyID on Facebook and Instagram) if you’d like to see more, but I’ll give a succinct breakdown here.

The most streamlined process for buying a home should look like this now that these lawsuit settlements and changes have been announced:

1) Explore your buying power and preparedness to buy a home by contacting lending institutions to get prequalified for a loan. Because loan officers at various companies will be

requesting the same paperwork from you, I always recommend people submit applications with at least four types of companies: a local credit union, a bank, a mortgage company and an online lender. Submit these four applications within a short timeframe so your credit isn’t hit repeatedly. It’s a good idea to research loan types so you understand the benefits and drawbacks of certain types of loans, the amount of money you’ll need to afford each type of loan you qualify for, and limitations (if any) for the type of home each loan will allow you to purchase. Once you’ve chosen the type of loan you’re interested in getting, compare each of the lenders who said they would give you a loan, to see if you can negotiate a better deal with them – apples to apples, for your preferred loan type. Then, pick one to work with. Also, find out what loan terms you may have to request from a seller in order to purchase a home (a seller concession for closing costs may be necessary depending on how much cash you have on hand), and whether or not you can afford to pay a buyer’s agent out-of-pocket or whether you’ll have to rely on the seller to pay your agent. This commission offering may be available already or you may have to write this fee in to your contract when you’re submitting your offer to buy a home.

2) Research & Interview REALTORS. Research REALTORS in your area who are masters of this service area. Do they know the area you plan to buy a home in? Are they local and available to look for homes on a schedule that works well for you? Do they offer virtual showings? How much are they charging for their services? Do they specialize in the type of home you plan to buy? Are they timely and reliable? Are they responsive? Do they understand their legal forms and contracts well? Do they currently have any legal claims against them or have they in the past? Do they have many good reviews online? If so, what have other people’s experiences been like working with them? Is this agent just paying for advertising in the area you plan to buy, or are they actually aware of that local market and easily able to assist you and provide local experience and support to you? Is this agent ethical, honest and do they have integrity? For a comprehensive explanation of “How to Interview A Realtor” feel free to contact Alana Burns for a more thorough copy of this helpful information.

3) Hire One Realtor & Sign an Exclusive Agreement to Work With Them. In this paperwork, make sure you address your ability to pay them for their services in the event a sell-

er is unwilling to pay them, and how you plan to incorporate their payment into any forthcoming contracts you enter into to buy a home. This may affect the homes you look at though (depending on how much a seller is willing to pay a buyer’s agent), so make sure you verify your financial ability to pay for agency representation with your lender before you commit to anything in writing in the buyers representation agreement. Provide the REALTOR with your prequalification or preapproval letter.

4) Search For A Home

5) Submit An Offer / Negotiate A Deal With The Seller

6) Complete Loan Application, Inspection & Appraisal Contingencies

7) Signing / Close of Escrow

In the past many people would begin their home search online, find any REALTOR who would let them into a home they were interested in seeing, quickly get prequalified with a lender, then submit an offer to purchase the home. Following this new, more streamlined approach to buying, will make the process smoother for everyone involved and empower buyers to be selective about the team they assemble to help them through this important process.

New shade structures coming to park as part of grant

Alana Burns, Soda Springs broker and owner of Guardian Realty, applied for and was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Idaho Realtors Association from their grant program to help afford the materials and construction of new shade structures that will be installed at the new playground at the Soda Springs City Park. City Engineer Alan Skinner is working with Justin Hansen, Director of City Services, to finalize the specifications for the structure, but the group anticipates that the project will be completed in 2024. This grant was one of three $5,000 grants that were awarded throughout the state by the IRA.

Burns explained, “I love this community and the time I get to spend meeting people at the playground when I take my children there to play. Soon we’ll all be able to converse and play more comfortably once these shade structures are installed!” The group had looked at several projects as possibilities for the grant, and ultimately decided on the shade structures as something that would directly and practically improve the experience of visiting the park.

As one of the central locations with-

in the city for gathering and meeting, especially for those with younger children, it can always benefit from improvements to its accessibility and accommodation. The shade provided by the new materials will certainly be welcome as temperatures soar later in the summer. Burns expressed her appreciation for those who have already worked to make the park a great facility, as well as her satisfaction at being able to contribute to that effort. “I am proud to be a REALTOR and even more proud to present this money to The Friends of the Soda Springs City Park group who made this playground dream a reality. The city has also generously offered to provide the labor necessary to install and design these structures. We couldn’t have done this without them either!” Burns said.

Once the city finalizes the design of the new shade structures, Laura Lind and Alana Burns will be calling area providers to gather bids, finalize a budget and timeline, and commence fundraising efforts. If people would like to support this project or contribute to the ongoing fundraising for these shade structures, they can reach out to Laura Lind at 208-604-0885.

5th District Jr. High Track Championships

Holding a check presented to the Friends of the Soda Springs City Park are Carlie Clark, Brandi Carroll, Melanie Birch, Simon Borch, Laura Lind, and Alana Burns.

Jody Reeves

On Friday May 3, athletes from Grace, North Gem, and Tigert middle schools took part in the 5th District track and field championships. Students in grades 6th thru 8th were eligible to participate. Joining the three local schools were five other schools

including Malad, West Side, Rockland, Aberdeen, and Sho-Ban. As the buses began arriving at the host school, Grace, they were welcomed with a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. The cold and wet temperatures would not deter the athletes however as they got right into the field events. By the time the running

events began a couple of hours later the snow had all melted and some sunshine was trying to break through the clouds. When the meet concluded late in the afternoon the Grace Grizzlies finished with some of the best team scores. The Grace girls came in second place as a team in both the 6th grade and Jr. High divisions. The Grace boys would reign supreme as both 6th grade and Jr. High divisions ended as district champions. With the large number of athletes we have only listed those that finished in the top three of their event.

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Parrotfeather milfoil

Parrotfeather milfoil (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an aquatic perennial, native to South America. It was likely introduced as an aquarium plant that then escaped. It invades slow moving shallow bodies of water. It can form dense monocultures that have been known to dam water and cause flooding.

Parrotfeather milfoil is bright green with a soft feather-type appearance. It can be completely submerged, or it can emerge out of the water. Stems can reach up to 5 feet in length. Leaves are arranged in a whorl, pinnately compound and have a feathery appearance (2030 divisions per leaf). Leaves that are submerged in water tend to be smaller, lighter in color and are less divided. Only female parrotfeather milfoil plants are found in North America; thus, it is not known to preform sexual reproduction. It reproduces vegetatively, through rhizomes and other plant parts that are broken off and transported. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Know how to identify this plant and report sight -

ings. Never dispose of aquarium contents in surface waters. Always clean recreational equipment before transporting.

• Mechanical— Mechanical removal is usually not an effective option. Any activity that breaks plant parts increases the density of parrotfeather milfoil.

• Cultural—Physical barriers used for shade can effectively control this weed, but they also kill native species.

• Biological—In some cases North American beavers have been found to reduce parrotfeather milfoil biomass.

• Chemical— Herbicides can provide some control of parrotfeather milfoil. Be sure to use a surfactant because leaves have a waxy covering that inhibits absorption. Consult your local extension office about active ingredients, rates, and other important considerations. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.

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

JLHatch@uidaho.edu

Caribou County Election Results

Last week’s Primary election in Caribou County ended up with the retention of incumbents heading toward the general election. The results are still unofficial until they have been officially certified by the Board of County Commissioners, but are unlikely to change in any significant way.

In the topline races, Representative Mike Simpson won the county with 1032 votes to Scott Cleveland’s 371 votes and Sean Higgins’ 156. Simpson won across the state as well, with 53,467 votes reported unofficially.

US Representative District 2

(W) Mike Simpson County 706 State 53,467

Scott Cleveland County 431 State 35,031

Sean Higgins County 95 State 9,332

Legislative District 35 (W) Mark Harris County 1,246 State 5,033

Doug Toomer County 356 State 3,052

State Representative District 35B (W) Josh Wheeler County 1,129 State 5,048

Brett Skidmore County 419 State 3,044

OBITUARY

Carol Tanons

June

13, 1960 – May 19, 2024

Carol Tanons of Nampa, ID, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on the evening of May 19th, 2024. She suffered from a rapid decline in her health that led to long term medical complications. Her family is deeply saddened but relieved with the knowledge that she is no longer suffering and in pain.

Carol was born on June 13th, 1960, to Stanton and Karla Rasmussen in Preston, ID. She was the eldest of three siblings and grew up in a loving home where she was taught the importance of hard work and a love for the outdoors.

She graduated Valedictorian from Grace High School in 1978 and studied at both Utah State University and Idaho State University pursuing a degree in English. Her dream was to be a teacher.

After college, she moved to Utah to begin her career and family. She worked for a local law firm and welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. She switched companies to establish a career at Hewlett Packard for the next 30 years in administrative, operations, and IT functions. She relocated to the Idaho campus after the tragic loss of her first daughter. There she went on to grow her family; having four more children whom she loved deeply. Carol always found joy in a house full of kids, friends, and dogs.

Carol's happy place was in the mountains, where she felt closest to heaven and the Holy Spirit. Together with her family and dogs, sitting around a campfire with a dutch oven on, enjoying the fresh air and peace. There's nothing quite like hearing Carol's laugh echo through the trees after a sarcastic quip or an expert hand played in a card game.

Carol had the opportunity to take an early retirement, where she was able to shift her focus to her family. She was also blessed with the gift of teaching multiple elementary and kindergarten classes, fulfilling her dream of being a teacher. During this time, a dear friend invited her to church. Carol returned to her faith and as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

County Commission District 3 (W) Mark Mathews 1,006 Kim Spencer 587

County Sheriff (W) Adam Mabey 1,246 Eric Bates 379

County Coroner (W) Casey Batterton 880 Nita Weber 699

County Prosecuting Attorney S. Doug Wood 1,481

Ballot JD 148-Levy In Favor County 350 Total 381 Against County 211 Total 362

Carol Tanons

she received her endowments at the Boise Idaho Temple on September 28th, 2018, where she was sealed to her parents and siblings for eternity. In 2020, she became a grandmother to a beautiful granddaughter, pouring out her love and care in the short time they had together.

Even at the end, Carol's sense of humor outlasted her failing physical health. She will be remembered for her quick wit, beautiful smile, contagious laugh, hidden strength, silent sacrifices, incredible resilience, and her never ending love. We love you Carol and are grateful families are forever.

She is survived by daughters, Emily Tanons, Katie (Chris) DeGiorgio, and Allison Tanons; son, Jared Tanons; granddaughter, Charlotte Tanons; mother, Karla Rasmussen; siblings, Ken (Meloney) Rasmussen and Jackie (Scott) Anderson. Along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Carol was proceeded in death by her daughter, Tara Rasmussen and father, Stanton Rasmussen, who we know welcomed her at the Door of Heaven with warm embraces. We also know a pack of Carol's dogs excitedly waited, wagging their tails, welcoming her home. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house at 3904 E Greenhurst Rd., Nampa, ID, 83686, on May 31st, 2024 at 12:00pm MDT. A graveside service will be held in Grace, ID, with family and friends the following day, June 1st, at 11:00am at the Grace Cemetery.

These ballot counts were confirmed by the Idaho Enterprise using the Idaho State website. These counts are unofficial and will probably change, but results are historically accurate and unlikely to change.

60% of voters voted in favor of the Tax Levy for School District 148.

60% of voters voted in favor of the Tax Levy for School District 150.

The General election will happen November 5th, 2024.

May 30th - June 7th

County Landfill FREE dump days are June 3rd-8th Paint, Chemicals, Asbestos, and other harmful materials will not be accepted City of Bancroft

A Dumpster will be available FREE of Charge Dumpster Location: 114 E. Center St. (City Shop) Tires can be stacked neatly on the atbed at the city shop 114 E. Center (City Shop)

NO DUMPING IN ALLEYS, STREETS, SIDEWALKS

VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED

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EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

May 30 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAH-HA Movie

May 31 – Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAH-HA Movie

June 1 – Saturday

IDAH-HA Movie

June 2 – Sunday Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am) Open Arms Church Services LDS Services

June 3 – Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

June 5 – 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

June 6 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAH-HA Movie

GRACE

June 2 – Sunday

LDS Services

June 3 – Monday

Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am

BANCROFT

May 30 – Thursday Spring Clean Up Begins

June 2 – Sunday LDS Services

BIRTHDAYS

Lloyd Rasmussen, May 4

Kelly Chapin, May 6

Linda Arnold, May 7

Johnny McCuddy, May 7

Maxine Smith, May 8

Vania Smith, May 14

Dagmar Beasley, May 20

MiShaelia Beckstead, May 22

Dana Moore, May 23

Judy Bassett, May 24

Jan Nielsen, May 24

Darryl Dixon, May 24

Lani Sant, May 26

Mads Christensen, May 28

Cammy Parsons, May 29

Teri Olsen, May 29

Cindy Cartwright, May 31

Ed Troseth, May 31

Linda Rasmussen, May 31

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.

ON THIS DAY

1787 Delegates gather in Philadelphia to draw up the Constitution of the United States

1796 English country doctor Edward Jenner administers his revolutionary cowpox-based vaccine for smallpox, in Berkeley, Gloucestershire

1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition sets out from St. Louis for the Pacific Coast, commissioned by Thomas Jefferson

1842 Illustrated London News; the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper, begins publication

1853 Land surveyor, newspaper publisher and inventor Gail Borden patents his process for condensed milk

1918 Sunday baseball is made

legal in Washington, D.C.

1980 Department of Health & Human Services begin operation

1986 Netherlands Institute for War Documentation published Anne Frank's complete diary

1987 Colt revolver (Peacemaker) of 1873 sells for $242,000

1995 Dalai Lama proclaims 6-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima 11th reincarnation of Panchen Lama, Tibet's 2nd most senior spiritual leader

2012 Stanford University scientists develop prototype bionic eye

2018 Chinese mountain climber and double amputee Xia Boyu reaches the summit of Mt. Everest

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Barbara McCollum Christensen, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Iliya Alexei Dale, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs

$56.50

Christopher L Gilbert, Doyles, speeding, (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Erick Raudel Portillo Banuelos, Pueblo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Landon Andrew Severe, Layton, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Xuefei Wang, Columbus, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Jianting Chen, Seattle, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Michael D Dudley, N Troy, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

John David Griffith, Alamogordo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

John Nicholas Ford Hays, Ogden, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Randolph Winfred Keckley, Boise, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Phillip Robert Lewis, Preston, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

David Jerry Mcateer, Chubbuck, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kayden Reid Petersen, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Stephen Douglas Pratt, Myrtle Beach, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kilby J Rindlisbaker, Bancroft, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Jon Frederick Fitterer, Cle Elum, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Shanshan Lu, NA, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Mylez J Ozburn, Soda Springs, Stop sign and yield sign violation, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Kylie Sue Driggs, Driggs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Rebecca Dawn Payne, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50 Xiaoxi Ruan, Shanghai City, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Xuefei Wang, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 3, 2024.

With a firewood permit purchase, forest visitors will receive the permit, tags, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest terms and conditions handout, and a ranger district firewood map to help locate firewood in the appropriate area.

“Firewood is an important resource for many individuals in Idaho,” said Tom Silvey, Caribou-Targhee National Forest timber program manager. “It benefits local communities and allows us to dispose of material that otherwise would incur a cost to burn or remove.”

Firewood may be purchased for $6.25 a cord with a minimum purchase of four cords. The minimum cost of a firewood permit is $25. Additional cords may be purchased for $6.25 a cord, up to a maximum of eight cords per household. Other forest product permits, including transplant permits and post and pole permits will also be available. Please contact your local ranger district for availability. Permits are valid until November 30, 2024, and must be in possession while collecting forest products with the tags visible while transporting the wood.

Firewood permits allow harvesting down or standing dead wood only. It is important to use firewood from local sources to prevent the spread of invasive species. Firewood availability may be limited due to the decline of insect

and disease activity and other naturally occurring factors that create dead trees for firewood. Less traveled roads may be more likely to have firewood available. Expect to travel further and search more than in past years.

Not all lands on the National Forests are open to firewood cutting. Please consult the firewood map to be sure you are in an area where cutting is permitted. Not all land within the forest boundary is publicly owned. It is your responsibility to be certain you are not trespassing on private land.

Firewood permits are available at ranger district offices and participating vendor locations. A list of vendors as well as cutting information and maps are available on the at https://bit. ly/3ycNirz. Please call your local ranger district office for additional options to pay for and obtain firewood permits: Dubois RD - Dubois, ID, 208-3745422 or 208-313-7812

Ashton/Island Park RD – Island Park, ID, 208-558-7301

Ashton/Island Park RD - Ashton, ID, 208-652-7442

Teton Basin RD - Driggs, ID, 208354-2312

Palisades RD - Idaho Falls, ID, 208523-1412

Westside RD - Pocatello, ID, 208236-7500

Soda Springs RD - Soda Springs, ID, 208-547-4356

Montpelier RD - Montpelier, ID, 208-847-0375

District 8 High School Rodeo Results

BULL RIDING

TEICHERT, CLAY NT

MAXFIELD, HUNTER NT

MAXFIELD, WESTON NT

GOAT TYING

1. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 9.010

2. WINWARD, JACEE 9.080

3. CORTA, HAYDEN 9.080

4. HAMILTON, LYDIA 9.280

5. RASMUSSEN, JOSEY 9.520

6. FRANCE, ANNALENE 9.810

7. CRANE, OAKLEY 10.300

8. BROWN, BROOKLYN 11.150

9. MENDENHALL, HANNA 11.320

10. SOLOMON, MYLEE 12.810

11. LEAVITT, CHAISLEE 14.620

12. LOSEE, GERTIE 23.130

PHELPS, HAILEY NT

BRODERICK, CALLI NT

POLE BENDING

1. HOLSTEN, AUBREY 22.420

2. HUNTINGTON, MAKINSY 22.746

3. PHELPS, HAILEY 22.807

4. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 22.972

5. MENDENHALL, HANNA 23.005

23.504

MAKINSY 24.673

SNYDER, LEXIE 25.420

BAXTER, RYLEE 27.165

ROPING

4.650 7. HAMILTON, LYDIA 4.760 8. COVOLO, MCKINLEE 5.130 9. SOLOMON, MYLEE 5.370 10. WINWARD, JACEE 6.020 11. NIELD, PAYZLI 6.930

RASMUSSEN, JOSEY 8.810

HAYDEN NT

RYLEE NT

HAILEY JO NT LOSEE, GERTIE NT COOLEY, SAGE NT HOLSTEN, AUBREY NT

BRODERICK, CALLI NT

JACKSON, GRACIE NT

PHELPS, HAILEY NT

TALBOT, TESSLY NT

LEAVITT, CHAISLEE NT

6. FRANCE, ANNALENE 23.315

7. CALDWELL, MCKENNA 23.459

8. LOSEE, GERTIE 23.667

9. SNYDER, LEXIE 23.848

10. COOLEY, SAGE 24.245

11. JOHNSON, KODEE 24.788

12. NIELD, PAYZLI 25.153

13. LEAVITT, CHAISLEE 26.516

14. SOLOMON, MYLEE 26.950

15. CORTA, HAYDEN 27.075

16. HUNTINGTON, KENDRA 27.552

17. LESEBERG, KAYLEE 27.980

18. REAM, HAILEY JO 28.098

19. COVOLO, MCKINLEE 28.217

20. HAMILTON, LYDIA 29.001

21. BROWN, BROOKLYN 33.128 JACKSON, GRACIE NT

SADDLE BRONC

1. ANGELL, TOMMY 60.0

STEER WRESTLING

1. POWELL, KODALE 7.190

2. TALBOT, TRENTON 8.360

3. ROMRELL, CADE 21.650

SMITH, DUKE NT

TEAM ROPING

1. FRANCE, ANNALENE (HD) & HEEL-

BRAIN TEASERS

ER #1, DRAW (HL) 9.770

2. SOLOMON, MYLEE (HD) & ROMRELL, CADE (HL) 11.330

3. CRANE, OAKLEY (HD) & ERICKSON, COLE (HL) 13.500

4. HILTON, TRISTEN (HD) & HILTON, ROSS (HL) 15.470

5. LOSEE, GERTIE (HD) & STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH (HL) 22.390

6. SMITH, DUKE (HD) & KEETCH, KUTLER (HL) 23.110

7. COOLEY, SAGE (HD) & POPE, DAXTON (HL) 25.760

8. HAMILTON, LYDIA (HD) & RASMUSSEN, JOSEY (HL) NT

NIELD, PAYZLI (HD) & BROWN, BROOKLYN (HL) NT

SMITH, KRUZ (HD) & CUTLER, WYATT (HL) NT

BAXTER, RYLEE (HD) & HOLSTEN, AUBREY (HL) NT

TALBOT, TESSLY (HD) & SKINNER, COOPER (HL) NT

COVOLO, MCKINLEE (HD) & REAM, HAILEY JO (HL) NT

SEARS, SIERRA (HD) & WINWARD, JACEE (HL) NT

POWELL, TEGANN (HD) & POWELL, KODALE (HL) NT

CORTA, HAYDEN (HD) & MENDENHALL, HANNA (HL) NT

REEDER, LINCOLN (HD) & TALBOT, TRENTON (HL) NT

KERR, RYDER (HD) & KERR, CASE (HL) NT

MERRITT, BODRIE (HD) & PHELPS, HAILEY (HL) NT

TIE DOWN ROPING

1. CUTLER, WYATT 11.340

2. KERR, CASE 19.350

3. HILTON, ROSS 19.880

4. SMITH, DUKE 23.950

5. POPE, DAXTON 28.560

6. MERRITT, BODRIE 29.750

POPE, STEEHL NT

POWELL, KODALE NT POWELL, TEGANN NT ROMRELL, CADE NT ERICKSON, COLE NT KEETCH, KUTLER NT KERR, RYDER NT

Friday, May 25

BAREBACK RIDING REEDER, LINCOLN NT

NT

LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST

The following stories are summarized from past issues of the Caribou County Sun over the last fifty plus years. The Enterprise thanks Mark Steele for permission to use the contents, and the Grace Public Library for access to the archives.

5 Years ago, 2019

USA Track and Field Coach Jeremy Smith planned to lead young athletes, ages 7-14, at the Soda Flyers summer track club. Coach Smith previously directed the popular Idaho Falls Flyers summer track club, coaching thousands of of athletes over the course of his 16 year career. Practices are planned at Soda Springs High school for Mondays and Tuesdays during June, for all athletes who want to increase their skills in a fun and positive, safe environment.

Colton Fetzer, the son of Roy Fetzer and Terah Jones, was nominated as a delegate to Boys State this year, which will be held the first week of June in Nampa. Colton will have the opportunity to participate, learn, and be a part of the legislative process that goes on in the government, both on the state and federal levels. This is sponsored by the American Legion and its affiliates every year for the improvement of and advancement of the youth and community.

Soda Smiles and Dr, Matt Kunz planned to hold their fourth annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament on May 24 and 25 at Soda Springs High School. The tournament will feature 5th through 9th grade boys and girls, in a fun and competitive environment.

North Gem superintendent Rustan Bradshaw accepted a $500 check from Representative Marc Gibbs. Gibbs is a state representative in District 32 Seat A. As a part of his endorsement with the high Five program, which is a children’s health collaborative, he also donated a High Five bundle with sports equipment.

The Cardinal track teams headed west for the 2019 State Track Meet with nineteen athletes who qualified from districts. The Cards hit Middleton High School for a pre-meet practice to get a feel for the facilities they would be competing on. Rain showers and wind greeted the athletes, as they had for much of the track season. Despite the weather, the meet went on and set the stage for great performances. Scott Hunsaker set a PR in pole vault, and Jori Balls claimed the first medal for the Cards finishing in 5th place in the girls shot put with a toss of 32’ 6.5”. Isaac Cunningham was state runner-up in the triple jump with a jump of 42’ 7.5” to take the silver. Other highlights included Tom Nielsen finishing fourth in the long jump with a jump of 20’ 4.5”, the boys 4x200 meter relay team of Scott Hunsaker, Isaac Cunningham, Will Torman and Hayden Obray finishing 5th, and a 6th place finish for the girls team of Leilani Finlayson, Hayley Naef, Reagan Yamauchi, and Kate White. Coach Jeff Horsley congratulated his team on their excellent performance, and thanked Dr. Matt at Soda Smiles for their donation to the team.

The Grizzly boys and girls teams made the trip to Burley for the 2A Golf tournament at Rivers Edge golf course. Last year, both teams finished as runners up and were determined to bring home some hardware this time. At the end of the second round, the girls team, led by Lindsey Lloyd, Zoeigh Walker, Amber Mansfield, Britton Lloyd and Katelyn Anderson once again ended up in second place, but after a great showing on the links. On the boys side of things, Cole Valley, Jacob Smith, Camm Jorgensen, Stockton Lloyd, and Ryan McCurdy led the team to a state title.

North Gem students grades 6 to 8 went to Lagoon as a reward for an exceptional AR Reading year, with everyone meeting their expectations. Students read 770 books and earned 6,112 points. ITAFOS provided travel money for the bus.

Caribou County Assessor Aaron Cook stated that “everything is up. I’ve never seen a market quite like this,” in reference to property value notices going out at the beginning of June. The notices inform homeowners of the appraised value of their homes. Cook reported that the taxable value of the homes in the coun-

ty was up by about 5 percent, or 35 million dollars, to 740 million. Overall, the total value is up to over a billion dollars, including non-taxable properties.

20 Years ago, 2004

Kimberly Banks of North Gem High School was recently presented with the highest agricultural award presented by the school, the Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by the Monsanto company. Banks is the daughter of John and Rhonda Banks, and received the award for excellence in academics, leadership, and agricultural work experience. Banks has served as the 2003-2004 North Gem FFA President, earned her state FFA degree, and owned her own herd of cattle. Over the past 57 years, more than 150,000 high school seniors from across the country received the Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, which has become a symbol for excellence.

First Lady of Idaho Patricia Kempthorne sponsored a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to provide leadership to keep children alcohol free at Grace Elementary. The school has been planning for the week for two months. Students learned about addition by having one group stay off sugar for a week, while the rest of the groups tried to influence them to try it. Their responses were used to suggest a corollary reaction to alcohol, and the effects of peer pressure and addiction.

Derek Smith of Soda Springs High School placed third in the Rocky Mountain Shootout for Welders, sponsored by ISU College of Technology Welding program. Students from Blackfoot, Bonneville, Gooding, Highland, Marsh Valley, Skyline, Snake River, Soda Springs, and Canyon-Owyhee competed in the shootout.

Nancy Hydzik, RN, who teaches the nurse aid program at Soda Springs High School, won the raffle for the afghan handmade by Elizabeth Peck at Caribou Memorial Hospital’s Health Fair. Peck is the mother of Community Health Fair organizer Michael Peck, who is the assistant administrator at the local hospital. All of the proceeds were donated to the CMH Foundation. The foundation uses the money it raises to fund scholarships for local individuals to become nurses who will live and work in Caribou County, according the foundation president Lawrence Rigby. The foundation also encouraged attendees to make sure they came to the annual golf scramble at the Oregon Trail Golf Club in Soda Springs.

30 Years ago, 1994

In the County Commission primary race, Carol Davids was elected over incumbent Alton Hatch for the Democratic candidate. Davids earned 435 votes to Hatch’s 181. The Sun reported that Davids likely had the help of some crossover voters from the Republican side in her primary win. Moving forward to the general, Davids was slated to face David Clegg in November. Senator Hansen was edged out in Caribou County by Dale

SPRING IS HERE!!

The City of Grace would like to ask all citizens of the city to take pride in the community and clean up around the outside of their homes and around their properties. The annual Spring Clean-Up will be June 3rd - 8th.

Large dumpsters are available at no cost on a first come first serve basis. The city flatbed truck is also available at no cost.

PLEASE CALL CITY HALL AT 208-425-3533 TO RESERVE.

Wistisen, but was reported to be leading across the district with 58 percent of the vote, and faces no opposition in the general election. 30 percent turnout was reported in the election by County Clerk Edie Izatt.

Grace Superintendent Ray Weiker asked residents of Grace to conserve water, as the city water situation was “not good.” The water level in the city springs was reported to have peaked, and now beginning to drop, causing the well pump to kick on in order to provide the city with water.

Mayor Kelly Holt did not believe that rationing was in order yet, though cautioned residents to take care when watering.

Stephen D. Nadauld, General Authority of the LDS Church, planned to stop in Chesterfield as part of the opening day activities. He announced that he would be visiting with people at the meeting house there at 6 p.m. Nadauld is from Idaho Falls, and has worked as an investment banker on Wall Street, and the president of a regional dairy cooperative, as well as a consultant to the government and President of Weber State University.

Nu-West donated $1,000 to assist in the replacement of the hospital’s current cardiac monitoring system. The hospital reported that it was currently pursuing several sources of funding to raise a needed $64,600 to replace the heart monitors. The equipment is utilized to monitor cardiac, surgical, trauma, and other related conditions. One hundred percent of the nurses on staff have completed courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

40 Years ago, 1984

Rich Condie, graduate of Grace High School and Idaho State University, has been named as a defensive backfield coach at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. Coach Condie has been doing his student teaching and assisting with the football and track program at Soda Springs High school over the last year. He has been teaching physical education under Mr. Beus and U.S. History under Coach Morgan. Condie has been a basketball official for several years, was congratulated and wished well in his new position by Coach Morgan, who wished wanted him to stay on at SSHS.

Soda Springs High School students

Sarah Lau and Aaron Dimitt earned National Merit Honors in the PSAT test, which is reserved for the top 4% of students tested across the country as part of the national aptitude test used in preparation for college admissions.

The U.S. Achievement Academy announced that Jeannine Robinett was named a 1984 United States National Award winner in leadership. The award is a prestigious honor that few students obtain, according the Academy.

Grace High School elected the following officers for the upcoming 1984-1985 school year: Clark Bitton as president, Rodney Sanders as vice president, Collette Jensen as secretary, Stacy Gibson as reporter, and Jeff Jordan as the mascot.

Several local amateur beekeepers

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Thank you to our Sponsors: Baked Fresh Sourdough Bakery Bayer Caribou Medical Center Collins Accounting Divine Dance Studio

have decided to form an informational association to provide help and encouragement to those interested in the apiary hobby. Those with interest in started beekeeping, those who professionally keep bees, and those with a scientific interest in the insects are all invited to attend the organizational meeting, which will be held at the home of William Smith of Soda Springs. Topics covered will include procedures, wintering bees in Idaho, special tools and techniques, queen rearing and changing, splitting hives, and sources for supplies.

Joyce Fowler conducted proceedings of the May Tea of the GFWB Literary Club in May at Turner’s Café with a large attendance of members and guests. The local club received recognition at the state convention held in Nampa, including the first district certificate for Partners in Progress, the community improvement project. Third place was also awarded for this year’s scrapbook, and honorable mention for the club’s history. Ric Keele wone second place in the 4th division poetry contest, and Jodi Smith won third place. Sheydene Murdoch took first place in the first division. Valerie Sanders won third place in the 12 division with her short story. Juanita McCurdy entertained with three songs.

Monsanto reminded people to keep their cleaning products out of children’s sight, and to remain vigilant about their presence, and to take any products with them when going to answer the phone or otherwise leave them in an area that may contain a temporarily unattended child. Parents were also advised to keep the products in their original containers, and transfer the label to any new containers the product was moved to. May was proclaimed Mental Health Month by Governor John Evans. It is also the period during which the Mental Health Association in Idaho has its Bell Ringer campaign. Seeking donations for the association in Soda Springs were Colleen Layland and Colleen Potter. Two goals of the group locally will be to establish an incoming watts line for persons needing help of communications, and a contact person in town.

The Caribou Soil Conservation District will join the nationwide celebration of Soil Stewardship Week to take place on May 27 through June 3, according to an announcement by Harry Dean Ozburn, chairman of the Caribou SCD. The theme of the celebration for 1984 was “Conservation: A Common Commitment.” The National Association of Conservation Districts published its 30th annual reference booklet, which highlights the reluctance of the human race to fully accept its role as caretakers of God’s earth.

Hans Mussler, commander in the United States Naval Reserve, received the Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding service with the Military Sealift Command, Europe, during the past three years. Awarded by the President and Chief of Naval Operations, the citation lauds Commander Mussler for his “inspiring devotion” to duty.

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Thursday, May 30 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 1

The Garfield Movie (PG)

Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat who draws him into a highstakes heist

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5) Wednesday, June 5 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (All seats $5)

208-547-3282

SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER June 2024

June weather is approaching, and with that comes extended sun exposure, potential sun burns, and dehydration.

Tips to safely enjoy the sun this summer:

• Apply sun lotion, and REAPPLY often (every 2-3 hours if outside)

• Wear protective eye coverings

• Sun hats with a large brim

• Sunglasses or goggles when swimming

• Wear light layers

• Light weighted layers that are easily removable

Stay hydrated with plenty of water!

• 8 cups per day recommended (at least)

Flavor water with:

• Cucumber slices

• Berries

• Lemon or lime

Cheers to Drinking More Water

The sun is out and as temperatures are rising, so is the body’s need for more water. Unlike food, we cannot survive long without water. It is required to keep the heart pumping, blood circulating, and digestion system moving. The body is made up of about 60% water and is required for every cell, organ, and tissue to function properly. Proper hydration aids in weight loss, helps brighten skin, relieves joint pain, improves energy, and may even reduce brain fog and improve mood.

How much is enough? It’s simple: take your weight in pounds and divide by 2, this equals how many fluid ounces you should drink in a day. If you have serious medical conditions your hydration needs may vary, so make sure to reach out to your physician or registered dietitian to discuss individualized needs. Here are a few tips to keep yourself hydrated:

1. Invest in a water bottle and keep it with you during the day. It is best to sip every hour rather than guzzle a large volume.

2. Boost the flavor of your water by infusing it with fruit and/or herbs.

a. Common fruits used to infuse water include melons, berries, and citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, or limes.

b. Popular herbs to use are basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or mint.

c. Great combinations include strawberry and mint, orange and basil, or lemon and rosemary. Simply add the fruit and/or herbs to a pitcher of cold water or straight into your water bottle and let infuse for 1-2 hours.

3. Sip on hot or cold herbal tea. Great herbal teas include hibiscus, ginger, mint, or chamomile.

4. Try a no-sugar-added sparkling water. Some brand examples of these include La Croix, Bubbly, or Izze. If the flavor is too bitter, try adding a wedge of lemon, lime, or orange to add sweeter flavor.

NOTICES

NOTICE OF BUDGET

HEARING

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 148

Grace Jt. School District Caribou, Franklin & Bannock Counties, Idaho

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Jt. School District No. 148, Caribou, Franklin and Bannock Counties, Idaho, will be held on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Black Canyon Elementary School, at which a meeting there shall be a public hearing on the maintenance and operations to amend the 2024-2025 budget and set the maintenance and operations budget for the 2024-2025 school year.

A copy of the proposed budget as determined by the Board of Trustees is available for public inspection at the School District Office at 605 South 4th West, Grace, Idaho, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from the date of this notice, Monday thru Thursday, until the date of the hearing.

This budget hearing is called pursuant to Section 33-801, Idaho Code as amended.

Billie Ann Straatman Clerk

Grace School District No. 148 Caribou, Franklin & Bannock Counties, Idaho #1000-5-30-24-T1

Combinations:

3 Infused Water Recipes

Strawberry, Basil and Lemon: 1/2 cup strawberries stemmed and sliced, fresh or frozen 5 large fresh basil leaves torn

1 lemon thinly sliced

Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint: 1/2 cup honeydew cubes 1 cucumber thinly sliced 10 fresh mint leaves torn

Blueberry, Lemon, and Rosemary: 1/2 pint blueberries 1 lemon thinly sliced

4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions:

1. In a large pitcher, add the desired combination of fruit and herbs.

2. Add 5 cups of water and 1 cup ice (optional). Add additional fruit or herbs to garnish, if desired. Let steep for 1 hour.

Seasonal Foods in June

• Mangos • Strawberries • Watermelon • Cucumbers

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee

May 31 - Cod w/Rice, California Veggies, Mandarins, Oatmeal Bread, Fantasy Cake

June 5 - Pork & Veggies Stir Fry, Mandarins, Brown Rice, French Bread, Rhubarb Cobbler

June 7 - French Dip Sandwiches on WW Bun, Broccoli Salad, Potato Chips, Snickerdoodles

June 12 - BBQ Chicken, Church Potatoes, Spinach Salad, Pears, Oatmeal Bread, Coffee Cake

June 14 - Hamburger Rice Casserole, Mixed Fruit, Potato Bread, Peanut Butter Cookie

June 19 - Chicken Stuffing Casserole, Broccoli, White Bread, Pineapple Upside Down Cake

June 21 - Birthday Dinner, Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Potato Chips, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream (In-House Only)

June 26 - Spaghetti, Green Salad, Apricots, Breadstick, Spice Cake

June 28 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas, Dilly Bread, Lemon Bars

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GOAT TYING

1. MENDENHALL, HANNA 7.610

2. CRANE, OAKLEY 7.720

3. CORTA, HAYDEN 7.860

4. LOSEE, GERTIE 8.170

5. WINWARD, JACEE 8.210

6. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 8.370

7. HAMILTON, LYDIA 8.460

8. FRANCE, ANNALENE 8.910

9. SOLOMON, MYLEE 11.380

10. BROWN, BROOKLYN 11.990

11. RASMUSSEN, JOSEY 19.580

PHELPS, HAILEY NT

LEAVITT, CHAISLEE NT

BRODERICK, CALLI NT

POLE BENDING

1. REAM, HAILEY JO 21.662

2. CORTA, HAYDEN 21.806

3. HOLSTEN, AUBREY 21.963

4. FRANCE, ANNALENE 22.042

5. COOLEY, SAGE 22.473

6. LOSEE, GERTIE 22.565

7. MENDENHALL, HANNA 22.579

8. PHELPS, HAILEY 22.739

9. CALDWELL, MCKENNA 22.845

10. HAMILTON, LYDIA 23.260

11. LEAVITT, CHAISLEE 24.652

12. HUNTINGTON, KENDRA 27.545

13. NIELD, PAYZLI 29.931

14. COVOLO, MCKINLEE 33.402

15. BROWN, BROOKLYN 34.641

16. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 36.923

HUNTINGTON, MAKINSY NT

JOHNSON, KODEE NT

JACKSON, GRACIE NT

SOLOMON, MYLEE NT

LESEBERG, KAYLEE NT SNYDER, LEXIE NT

SADDLE BRONC ANGELL, TOMMY NT

STEER WRESTLING

1. SMITH, DUKE 4.470

2. ROMRELL, CADE 11.560 POWELL, KODALE NT TALBOT, TRENTON NT

TEAM ROPING

1. HILTON, TRISTEN (HD) & HILTON, ROSS (HL) 9.880

2. CRANE, OAKLEY (HD) & ERICKSON, COLE (HL) 12.430

3. FRANCE, ANNALENE (HD) & FRANCE, CAL (HL) 12.530

Lexie Ponce, Idaho Capital Sun

If anyone has travel plans after May 7, 2025, a Star Card will be required for air travel and access to certain government buildings.

After the passing of the Federal REAL ID Act in 2005, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke and state transportation officials are urging Idahoans to prepare to obtain their Idaho Star Card.

Under the changes, a Star Card, U.S. passport, military identification or another type of federal ID will be needed to board a flight or have access to a federal building for any U.S. traveler who is 18 years and older.

4. SMITH, KRUZ (HD) & CUTLER, WYATT (HL) 14.820

5. CORTA, HAYDEN (HD) & MENDENHALL, HANNA (HL) 25.760

6. LOSEE, GERTIE (HD) & STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH (HL) 26.260 KERR, RYDER (HD) & KERR, CASE (HL) NT

NIELD, PAYZLI (HD) & BROWN, BROOKLYN (HL) NT

SEARS, SIERRA (HD) & WINWARD, JACEE (HL) NT

MERRITT, BODRIE (HD) & PHELPS, HAILEY (HL) NT

HAMILTON, LYDIA (HD) & RASMUSSEN, JOSEY (HL) NT

TALBOT, TESSLY (HD) & SKINNER, COOPER (HL) NT

REEDER, LINCOLN (HD) & TALBOT, TRENTON (HL) NT

BAXTER, RYLEE (HD) & HOLSTEN, AUBREY (HL) NT

COVOLO, MCKINLEE (HD) & REAM, HAILEY JO (HL) NT

SMITH, DUKE (HD) & KEETCH, KUTLER (HL) NT

SOLOMON, MYLEE (HD) & ROMRELL, CADE (HL) NT

POWELL, TEGANN (HD) & POWELL, KODALE (HL) NT

COOLEY, SAGE (HD) & HEELER #1, DRAW (HL) NT

TIE DOWN ROPING

1. CUTLER, WYATT 12.850

2. KEETCH, KUTLER 20.930

3. KERR, RYDER 21.360

4. KERR, CASE 24.260

5. ROMRELL, CADE 26.900

6. SMITH, DUKE 27.480

7. ERICKSON, COLE 29.560

POWELL, KODALE NT MERRITT, BODRIE NT POWELL, TEGANN NT

HILTON, ROSS NT POPE, STEEHL NT

Saturday, May 26

BARREL RACING

1. LESEBERG, KAYLEE 18.065

2. REAM, HAILEY JO 18.098

3. PHELPS, HAILEY 18.169

4. SOLOMON, MYLEE 18.309

5. CORTA, HAYDEN 18.429

6. LOSEE, GERTIE 18.487

7. BROWN, BROOKLYN 18.511

8. LEAVITT, CHAISLEE 18.672

9. CALDWELL, MCKENNA 18.687

10. HUNTINGTON, KENDRA 18.743

11. COVOLO, MCKINLEE 18.757

12. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 18.852

13. WINWARD, JACEE 18.942

14. TALBOT, TESSLY 19.092

Despite the Star Card being similar to a normal driver’s license, more documentation will be required to get one, such as a birth certificate, Social Security card, and two proofs of Idaho residency, such as a mortgage statement or current utility bill to verify your identity.

“The federal deadline for the REAL ID will be here before we know it, so to avoid any disruptions to your future travel plans, now is the time to get your Star Card from your local DMV,” Bedke said in a press release.

The deadline for the REAL ID had to be extended various times due to low adoption rates across the United States

15. SNYDER, LEXIE 19.160

16. BROWN, OAKLEY 19.365

17. JOHNSON, KODEE 19.587

18. NIELD, PAYZLI 21.026

19. JACKSON, GRACIE 21.458

20. MENDENHALL, HANNA 22.941

21. HUNTINGTON, MAKINSY 25.244

22. BAXTER, RYLEE 26.846 COOLEY, SAGE NT

BREAKAWAY ROPING

1. CORTA, HAYDEN 2.750

2. MENDENHALL, HANNA 3.360

3. CRANE, OAKLEY 3.510

4. COOLEY, SAGE 4.470

5. NIELD, PAYZLI 7.180

BRODERICK, CALLI NT

PHELPS, HAILEY NT

TALBOT, TESSLY NT

SOLOMON, MYLEE NT

JACKSON, GRACIE NT

HOLSTEN, AUBREY NT

REAM, HAILEY JO NT

STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH NT

COVOLO, MCKINLEE NT

BROWN, BROOKLYN NT

WINWARD, JACEE NT

LOSEE, GERTIE NT

BAXTER, RYLEE NT

HAMILTON, LYDIA NT

FRANCE, ANNALENE NT

RASMUSSEN, JOSEY NT

LEAVITT, CHAISLEE NT

SEARS, SIERRA NT

BULL RIDING

MAXFIELD, HUNTER NT

MAXFIELD, WESTON NT

TEICHERT, CLAY NT

GOAT TYING

1. CORTA, HAYDEN 7.460

2. FRANCE, ANNALENE 8.260

3. MENDENHALL, HANNA 8.920

4. LOSEE, GERTIE 9.320

5. SOLOMON, MYLEE 10.130

6. HAMILTON, LYDIA 10.410

7. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 1.480

8. RASMUSSEN, JOSEY 12.460

9. LEAVITT, CHAISLEE 13.420

WINWARD, JACEE NT

CRANE, OAKLEY NT

BRODERICK, CALLI NT

PHELPS, HAILEY NT

BROWN, BROOKLYN NT

POLE BENDING

1. HAMILTON, LYDIA 21.601

2. CORTA, HAYDEN 21.626

3. FRANCE, ANNALENE 21.644

4. HOLSTEN, AUBREY 21.658

5. MENDENHALL, HANNA 21.820

6. STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH 21.832

7. SOLOMON, MYLEE 21.880

and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The federal REAL ID Act has existed since 2005, and it’s been a long time coming,” said Ellen Mattila, public information officer for the Idaho Transportation Department. “The extensions were necessary because the adoption rates were not as high as expected.”

Currently, only 49% of Idahoans have a Star Card. The Idaho Transportation Department officials emphasize the need for those without a REAL ID to plan ahead. They suggest gathering necessary documents, such as birth certificates, which may need to be ordered in some cases.

BRONC ANGELL, TOMMY NT

STEER WRESTLING 1. SMITH, DUKE 4.090 2. TALBOT, TRENTON 7.100 3. ROMRELL, CADE 9.700 POWELL, KODALE NT TEAM ROPING 1. HILTON, TRISTEN (HD) & HILTON, ROSS (HL) 7.680

2. LOSEE, GERTIE (HD) & STEADMAN, PRESLEIGH (HL) 15.130

3. SOLOMON, MYLEE (HD) & ROMRELL, CADE (HL) 15.400

4. COVOLO, MCKINLEE (HD) & REAM, HAILEY JO (HL) 19.070

5. SEARS, SIERRA (HD) & WINWARD, JACEE (HL) 23.540

6. MERRITT, BODRIE (HD) & PHELPS, HAILEY (HL) NT

TALBOT, TESSLY (HD) & SKINNER, COOPER (HL) NT

HAMILTON, LYDIA (HD) & RASMUSSEN, JOSEY (HL) NT

NIELD, PAYZLI (HD) & BROWN, BROOKLYN (HL) NT

KERR, RYDER (HD) & KERR, CASE (HL) NT

SMITH, DUKE (HD) & KEETCH, KUTLER (HL) NT

POWELL, TEGANN (HD) & POWELL, KODALE (HL) NT

CORTA, HAYDEN (HD) & MENDENHALL, HANNA (HL) NT

FRANCE, ANNALENE (HD) & FRANCE, CAL (HL) NT

SMITH, KRUZ (HD) & CUTLER, WYATT (HL) NT

HEADER #1, DRAW (HD) & TALBOT, TRENTON (HL) NT

CRANE, OAKLEY (HD) & ERICKSON, COLE (HL) NT

BAXTER, RYLEE (HD) & HOLSTEN, AUBREY (HL) NT

COOLEY, SAGE (HD) & HEELER #1, DRAW (HL) NT

The renewal process is also straightforward: Those who already have a Star Card will need no additional paperwork when renewing their card unless there may be changes in their personal information, such as a name or address change.

When it comes to replacing a lost or misplaced Star Card, the process works the same as replacing a standard driver’s license. “Getting all the required documents can be more work, but it’s essential to meet federal standards,” Mattila said. “We encourage everyone to plan early and ensure they have all the required documents to avoid last-minute issues.”

Soda Springs Class of 2024

Soda Springs High School joined North Gem High School last week as both schools celebrated the last moments of the seniors’ high school careers in fine style.

The audience was officially welcomed to the event by Makaylie Petterborg, Student Body President.

The Valedictorian’s address was given by Benjamin Beutler, who opened by thanking, first of all, secretary Ann Poulsen “without whom the school would cease to function.” He noted that everyone was sad to see her leave, but excited to see her start the next chapter of her life. He thanked superintendent Scott Muir and Principal Jess McMurray—“they both have amazing personalities, and I encourage future students to get to know them.”

Beutler also thanked the many other teachers, staff, and administrators at SSHS who had helped make the students’ journeys possible, including special shout outs to Jeff Horsley, Kim Mumford, Bryan Jensen, Jeff Uskoski and seminary teacher brother Hayes.

“All right guys, we did it—we graduated! And guess what…it was really hard. Really hard. If I had to describe my high school experience, I’d recite these lyrics from a song called ‘The Town Inside Me’. ‘The town inside me, and everyone's voice/ Only I'm not there, just watching from afar.’ Let’s break it down…. we each have our own town inside us we try to control, but many voices and people keep pushing and shoving us in many different directions. It gets to the point where we feel we have no control over our lives, which leads us to the second set of lyrics. As we stick with the flow, we start to realize that we are watching parts of our world rise and crumble, sometimes without our influence. Our life has been a roller coaster of emotions. Entering the next stage of our life, many of us ask ourselves ‘who am I? Who is concealed behind some other sport or activity? The time has come for these questions to be answered. We may be surprised by the answers that come. Few of us will be successful at or even participate in the extracurricular activities we did.”

“It is time to take on the greatest challenge of our lives—self-discovery. I have faith that each of us will rise up and find the courage to try new things and develop ourselves. I encourage the class of 2024 to make good habits and break bad habits right now. Ask any of your elders— the older you get, the harder it is to create good habits. I promise that

you each can and will discover yourselves, scout’s honor. We are a class above others, but there is opportunity to improve. If there wasn’t, I know I wouldn’t still be going to college. There is still time to shine and make the world a better place. We are the future entrepreneurs, scientists, and performers and artists each in our own individual ways. If anyone questions your ability to change the world, make them hear you, and when they hear you the Class of 2024 and I will be near you.”

Salutatorian Quinten Hansen followed. He also thanked all those who had helped him on the way. Then confessed that “I brainstormed a speech last night, and hopefully, like all the other assignments I’ve procrastinated, I’ll finish it with a passing grade!”

“First thing to keep in mind is the reason I kept trying so hard at everything—not just athletically but academically. I wanted to be a part of everything, and I wanted to be good at it too. But I wondered why. Why did I go to every class, every practice, and try to show up at everything? Well, at this point I started to think about the people that mean that most to me…it wasn’t because my friends told me to, and it wasn’t because my parents made me. Then I thought about my little brother, little sister, and the other little kids I meet. I realized that when I thought about the younger kids I realized that every time I stepped out onto the court, they were looking up to me…”

“My parents were always telling me about how I did some things better than they did in school. I didn’t understand why until just this year. I always wanted to be great, but I realized that true greatness is paving the way for those who come after me. I was always asked if my little brother was going to be as good as me, and I would always say ‘I don’t know,’ but I sure hope so, because I want him to be better than I ever was.

As we start the rest of our lives as students, employees and parents, be great at what you do, for those that come after you.”

Speaker Isabella Shelton then addressed the graduates. “My name is Isabella Shelton, but you all know me as Izzy. I wasn’t really sure what to say in this speech, so I spent the last couple weeks observing, and trying to find someone to say something inspirational I could write my speech on. But unfortunately, I had no luck… one night I was thinking and I came up with a new perspective. We’ve all heard the saying ‘If walls could talk’…So I wrote a letter from the

SSH building to us. I may not know every detail about everyone, but I do know that we all share something in common. We all share a story about our lives, and I thought the best way to share a story about the last four years was from the perspective of the building that has seen it all.

‘Dear Class of 2024, I’ve seen it all from the time you were freshman. I watched you walk through my door on the first day of school with a proud smile on your face to be able to say you were finally in high school. I watched you walk down my hallways intimidated by the seniors, but later on it was hard to let go, because we were a family.

I watched all of you drive in the parking lot for the first time you got your driver’s licenses, and watched certain individuals drive their car into a power pole because they were late to practice. I will not name this individual, but if you have any questions about what happened, Quentin would be happy to answer them.

We spent hours together decorating for homecoming, and playing games like Flower Wars and Power Puff, hours of practices, on band, musicals, BPA, FCCLA, esports…standing in the student section dressing up for theme games chanting your favorite cheer…you looked up to senior year for one reason and one reason only— seniors got the front row.

In your final years, I have watched individuals mature and exceed out of their comfort zones, master the skills of procrastination…

We spent these last years making memories together that we will always remember. You’ve left your

mark here at SSHS, whether it was from physically making a hole, leaving a name on a record , having your memories talked about, and overall being good kids.

We have spent thousands of hours together and I’ve watched all of you go from Freshmen to Seniors, and I’m proud of all of you for graduating as Cardinals. Our departure is not forever—it’s just temporary because like Mrs. Kirby always says, ‘Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal. Sincerely, SSHS.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Class of 2024.”

Principal Jess McMurray then spoke to his students, explaining that they were ready to move on, and commenting that many people would not be sad to see them go—especially competitors from other schools who might finally be able to win with some of them gone. “This class has provided many memories,” he stated, and then went on to mention many students by name and list their accomplishments, contributions, and the things about them that he felt represented the exceptional qualities of the Class of 2024, including 50% of the class who had received job training certification in CNA and other programs. 80% earned college credits, a total of nearly 1000 total. He finished with a story about how life will throw some hard things at you, but it’s “okay to bleed every once in a while” but also encouraged students to seek help when they needed it.

Diplomas were awarded by members of the Board of Trustees, and Superintendent Scott Muir.

Hats off to the SSHS Class of 2024! Photos from this graduation courtesy of Alana Burns.

Principal Jess McMurray explained why some--mostly athletes from other schools--won't be sorry to see the class of 2024 go.

Superintendent Muir congratulates students as they receive their long awaited diplomas.

Valedictorian Benjamin Beutler. Salutatorian Quinten Hansen.

Speaker Izzy Shelton.

The Class of 2024 awaiting their freedom.

North Gem graduation

The North Gem Class of 2024 makes up for what it lacks in size with personality and quality. Somewhat uniquely in the area, the region, the state, and even the country, North Gem is a school where students from K-12 are all housed within the same building, and in the case of many of these Cowboys, spend most of their school careers together as a group. As was mentioned several times during the Awards ceremony and Graduation, the seven members of the graduating class are closer than most (although they also made a point to make it clear that they hadn’t dated!).

Journey Gunter, Mayson Jenkins, Heather Langrus, Evan O’Brien, Jack Perry, Alyson Reed, and Samantha Yost all had their time in the spotlight as the graduation week events unfolded.

Wednesday’s Awards ceremony saw them featured among the full school’s worth of students recognized by their teachers and peers for their accomplishments in both sports and academics, with two names dominating the categories, including Valedictorian and Salutatorian—Alyson Reed and Samantha Yost, respectively. The two received an impressive array of awards and scholarships throughout the evening, including Reed’s degree from CSI, which she earned while simultaneously attending High School.

While the two certainly featured in a lot of the accolades given during the night, many of the high school’s students were also honored, most for multiple accomplishments. As a school with a population of 39, almost every student wore several hats throughout the year, whether as part of the drama class, music classes, FFA, art, academic subjects, or athletics. It was rare to see

a student only once.

Hayden Corta was recognized for her having been named the Rocky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. While not enrolled at North Gem High School due to graduating as part of a homeschooling program, Corta was a member of the North Gem Girls Basketball team, and earned the honor in its jersey.

In addition to the students and their accomplishments, retiring teachers were also thanked for their years of work and love for the students. Diana Saxton, Julie Holbrook, Candy Porter-Hatch, and Karen Davids were all spoken about, and Candy was on hand to accept the acknowledgement in person.

Superintendent Todd Shumway was also celebrated, as he makes a large move to New Zealand in the upcoming year.

Evan O’Brien and Samantha Yost were named the “Cowboys of the Year” during the ceremony. Corry Hatch was named the All-Conference Coach of the Year for his amazing work with a very short-handed football team that demanded a lot from every player. Joy Nelson received the Teacher of the Year honor. Rick Hatch was named the “Student Choice Faculty member,” and gave the parting words to this year’s Award ceremony. Retiring teacher Julie Holbrook tearfully bid farewell to this year’s class at the close of graduation, after which the students stayed to mingle with friends, family, and well-wishers, taking in the last moments of what seems in every case to have been a fun and fulfilling one.

A list of Senior Scholarships and awards accompanies this article.

AWARDS

Distinguished Honors

(Semester GPA above 3.95)

Alyson Reed (4.46)

Samantha Yost (4.23)

Shirley Cook (4.10)

Kaly Foster (4.10)

Rusten Hatch (4.00)

Ryver Hayden (4.00)

Mercedez Mabey. (3.96)

Katelyn Whiting (3.96)

Parker Hill (4.34)

Gracie Josephsen (4.00)

Mariah O’Brien (3.95)

High Honors (GPA 3.70-3.94)

Hyrum Barnes (3.73)

Sage Daniels (3.79)

Hayden Ward (3.82)

Alex Curtis (3.88)

Indyana Hatch (3.73)

Honors (GPA 3.30-3.69)

Helber Langrus (3.63)

Sadie Daniels (3.40)

Jack Curtis (3.68)

Shalyn Thompson (3.63)

Myken Rindlisbaker (3.52)

William Wakley (3.67)

Kaylin Jenkins (3.47)

Academic Scholar of the Year:

Feshman: Mariah O’Brien

Sophomore: Parker Hill

Juniors: Kally Foster and Katelyn

Whiting

Seniors: Aly Reed and Sam Yost GRADUATION

Graduating Seniors: Journey Gunter, Mayson Jenkins (Class President), Helber Langrus (Class Secretary), Evan O’Brien (Class Representative), Jack Perry (Class Vice President), Alyson Reed, Samantha Yost

Scholarships: Alyson Reed (Valedictorian): United States Senate Youth Program ($10,000) ISU Freshman Four Year Scholarship ($25,000)

Idaho LAUNCH Scholarship ($8,000)

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship ($14,000) ISU Alumni Scholarship ($1,000)

North Gem Education Foundation Scholarship ($200)

Idaho School Board Association ($500)

Boise State University Presidential Scholarship ($36,000)

Segal Education Award ($1,800)

Samantha Yost (Salutatorian): Idaho State University ROAD Scholarship ($2000)

Jessie Moore Gagon-Freshman Scholarship ($985)

North Gem Booster Club Scholarship ($200) North Gem Ed Foundation Scholarship ($600)

Date G. Yost Memorial Fund Scholarship Idaho State University Incoming Freshman Scholarship ($12,000) Idaho Launch ($8,000)

Journey Gunter Idaho State University Incoming Freshman Four Year Scholarship ($4,000)

Idaho LAUNCH ($8,000)

Evan O’Brien ISU Incoming Freshman Four Year Scholarship ($4,000) Idaho LAUNCH ($8,000)

Mayson Jenkins Idaho LAUNCH ($8,000)

Student Choice Faculty Member Rick Hatch.

Valedictorian Alyson Reed giving her commencement address. Mrs. Yost and the volleyball team had an amazing year.

The participants of North Drama drama were all called up to the stand by retiring teacher Candy Rindlisbkaer-Porter and Raquel Reed.

Coach Corry Hatch was presented with the All-Conference Coach of the Year honor.

Teacher of the Year Joy Nelson

Speaker Julie Holbrook imparted her love and wisdom to the graduating class. After the ceremony the graduates gathered to meet with friends and family.

Spring Sports Wrap Up

Jody Reeves

Yet another school year and sports season has come and gone far too quickly. It seems like every year the month of May just flies by before anyone can catch their breath. With that in mind let's sit back and take one last look at the spring sports around the county.

Soda Springs Baseball: As the baseball season began way back in mid March the Cardinals had high hopes for the season. With snow still covering the ground Soda faced some challenges that other teams did not have. After opening up with a loss at Declo the Cardinals bounced back and got a huge win in American Falls the next day. Unfortunately, Soda would struggle from there and it would be a month before they could notch their next win when they split a double header with North Fremont. A week later the Cards would play in a thriller of a game against district foe Bear Lake. In front of a home crowd the Cardinals would win the shootout over the Bears by a single run. Soda would drop the final two games of the regular season and head to districts as the number three seed in a three team conference. In the opening game of districts the Cardinals would fall to the Bears in a hard fought battle. After Malad defeated the Bears in the next game Soda would face a rematch with the Bears once again. It would be another tight, hard fought game but this time the one run victory would go in the favor of the Bears. The Cardinals season came to an end with just three wins on the year. Soda Springs has said goodbye to five seniors leaving them with fourteen players eligible to return next season. Despite the disappointing season you can bet the Cardinals will be back next season to give it their all and break their current playoff drought.

Soda Springs Softball: Like their male counterparts the Lady Cardinals would face some early season challenges brought by the late winter conditions that we here in Caribou County have come accustomed to. One of the coaches' pre-season concerns was getting the girls to believe that they were capable of winning games and making it to state. A month into the season Soda had a record of 4-6 with three of their losses being by two runs or less. The girls had bought into the team philosophy but they would face a tough road to get to state. Being in a district with the top ranked team in the state the Cardinals would have to finish in at least second place to keep their state dreams alive. Everyone knew Malad would be tough to beat

but fans and players were hopeful that the Cards could get past Bear Lake. As the regular season came to a close that was now in doubt after two late season losses to the Bears. Soda would open up districts with yet another loss to the Bears and face an elimination game versus West Side. After dispatching the Pirates, Soda would face Bear Lake for the fourth time this year in another elimination game. This time fate would be with the Cardinals and they would finally get the win over the Bears. After dropping the championship game to Malad the Cardinals would go to a playin game against Declo. That is where their season would end short of a state birth. Though the season ended earlier than they would have liked with the loss of just four seniors the Cardinals should be back in the mix again next season with a solid group of girls coming back. Soda Springs Golf: The Soda Springs golf teams entered the season with a bunch of youth led by just a few veteran senior players. The Cardinal men would make great strides throughout the season. With some very tough boys teams in the district the Cardinals would not threaten for a district title or state berth this season, but will only lose one senior to graduation and with several sophomores and freshmen could be building for a bright future. The Lady Cardinals had a similarly built team. With just two seniors the girls team is loaded with underclassmen talent. Coach Jorgensen had faith that the girls would be able to pull off a district championship not only this year but potentially for the next several years. Some would have their doubts however as week after week the Cardinals would finish behind Grace. Soda did not panic however and they kept working. On the day of the district tournament the Lady Cardinals would at last have their revenge on Grace when they would indeed grab the district title and qualify for state. After a long trip to the north side of the state the Lady Cardinals would represent well at the state tournament despite not bringing home a trophy. As was mentioned the girls team is very young and should be in great shape going into next season.

Grace Golf: The Grizzly golf teams entered this season with the highest of expectations. Not only did both teams expect to win district titles but they expected to compete for a state championship. For most of the season the Grizzlies seemed to be right on track to accomplish their goals. The boys team saw only a couple of second place finishes during the season. Those losses were to larger 3A schools. They

remained perfect against 2A teams. The Grizzlies would go into the district championship as the favorites and would not disappoint. Grace would earn a convincing win at districts and head to state. At the state tournament things would not go the Grizzlies way and they would come up short of winning a state trophy. The Lady Grizzlies would go the full regular season unblemished winning every meet and tournament they were in. Going into the district championships they were heavy favorites as everyone expected them to roll to an easy win. Unfortunately a single small mistake on a scorecard would cost the Lady Grizzlies their district championship and nearly cost them a trip to state. After just qualifying for the state championship Grace would do their best to bounce back and would finish their season with a third place finish. Both the boys and girls teams for Grace are very young as each team will have their top golfers returning next season. The Grizzly teams should once again be in the mix for a district and state championship.

North Gem Track: The Cowboy track team was few in numbers but saw some great growth throughout the season. With just eight boys and six girls the Cowboy teams would not stand much of a chance to win any team titles so they would focus on making strides and setting PR’s in their individual events. Both the boys and girls teams would improve as they worked towards their individual goals. At the final meet of the year, the district championships, nearly every Cowboy athlete would set a PR in one of their events. The Cowboys only graduated three boys from their team but with already low numbers they will look to do some recruiting to build their numbers and increase their chances of winning a district title and qualify some for state.

Grace Track: The Grizzly track teams entered the season with a lot of question marks particularly on the boys team. After graduating one of the most successful classes in Grace track history a year ago the coaching staff was unsure what this season would bring. What this year's group of Grizzlies brought was a flurry of unexpected yet pleasant surprises. The athletes that were young and inexperienced a season ago developed into a quality group of veterans this season. The boys team saw several PR’s and broken school records throughout the season and saw the athletes peak at the right time. As the Grizzlies took part in the district meet they would see several ups and downs and as the meet

was coming to a close the boys were in striking distance of a district title. When the final race was finished that is exactly what the boys accomplished. For the second time in three years the Grizzly men won a district championship. The Lady Grizzlies saw their own success at the district meet. Though they were not as deep as the boys in number of athletes, a quality group of upperclassmen combined with an outstanding freshman class saw the girls earn their share of PR’s and state qualifiers. At the state meet in Middleton the Grizzlies were unable to win any individual or team titles but several Grizzlies did medal and earn team points. Of the fifteen athletes that qualified for the state meet only one was a senior. With that much youth returning for Grace combined with a very strong incoming class the Grizzlies will likely be in the running for many more medals and titles next season.

Soda Springs Track: The Cardinals have a strong culture of running in their school. This season however Soda showed great balance and strength in all aspects of the track and field events. The Cardinal men were a little low on numbers but boasted some quality athletes. Their low numbers would hurt their chances of winning team titles but several of the Cardinal men placed very high in the district meet and qualified for state. The Lady Cardinals did not have an issue with numbers as the very deep and diverse group would dominate much of the season. Going into the district meet the Cardinals were primed to win the title and after two very cold days in Bear Lake that is exactly what the Lady Cardinals did. But, winning the district title and qualifying several athletes would not be the pinnacle of their season. The Lady Cardinals have been knocking on the door of a state title for the last two years. This year near perfect weather and points coming from a variety of different girls and events saw the Cardinals not only get that door open but kicked wide open. The Lady Cardinals dominated the state meet in Middleton and won the girls first ever state title for Soda Springs. With a very talented group of kids graduated and now gone Soda will look to build on their success with a strong group of boys and girls that now have some great state meet experience.

There you have it. A very quick look at what took place this spring. With school now over the kids will hit their summer jobs and camps as they prepare to compete in August when the fall season of sports will begin.

Grace Boys and Girls Golf Team

Soda Springs Softball Team

Cardinals Senior Trey Stephens at bat Evan O'Brien throwing disc

Brooklyn Kempe handing off to Macee Simmons