The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | August 15, 2024

What a week it was at the County Fair!

There are many annual events to look forward to, and each person has their own personal highlight, one assumes. But for many people, the week of the county fair is very high on the list. From 4-H and FFA kids who finally get a chance to show and sell their projects, to fans of rodeo, motorsports, monster trucks, fried food and big tent entertainment, it’s hard to beat the fair for a concentrated week of bliss. Some of this year’s highlights included the return of the PRCA Rodeo, local drivers in the Monster Truck Insanity night, Kids Day, with its attendant activities and parade, the Kids Market, and a host of other fantastic events. Obviously, there is too much to fit into a single issue, but we will get as much as we can into this week’s paper, and place the rest in coming weeks. Some of the event tabulation and record-keeping can take a while to process, and so full results from some of the events, and the Open Class categories will have to wait until the next issue of the paper to be presented in their finalized form. In this week’s coverage, we look at the ATV Rodeo, PRCA Rodeo, Royalty, Market Animal Show, Kids Market, and we spotlight Flint Van Buren and his friend Krew.

Coming up will be Open Class winners, Market Sale winners, Caribou’s Got Talent, Kids Day Activities, Parade winners, Vendor Booths, the Hypnotist show, the Quilt Show, the U.S.S. Idaho, the 5K race, and many other areas of the fair. Next week of course also sees the beginning of school, which makes the end of the summer one of the busiest times of the year.

Although there were some periods of high wind and occasional rain squalls, the weather more or less stayed cooler than it might have been without the storm front, and everything ran smoothly. Vendors reported brisk business, and the scheduled events filled the stands throughout the week. Hats off to Caribou County, and the Caribou County Fairboard, as well as the city of Grace and everyone who participated in putting it on for an excellent Fair week!

Idaho firefighter in critical condition after wildfire accident

Justin “Riley” Shaw, 26, from Boise was working on the Coffee Can Saddle Fire in the Salmon River when a falling tree struck him at around 10 p.m. on Saturday. Shaw was life flighted to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston before being taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The forest service said in the release, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured firefighter, as well as their affected family, friends, and co-workers”. A GoFundMe fundraiser set up foar Shaw had raised over $46,000 as of Tuesday. Shaw was described in the account as “dedicated wildland firefighter and proud Christian born and raised in Idaho”. It also said that he had suffered a, “traumatic brain injury as well as several broken bones.” For the foreseeable future, Shaw will be in the hospital’s intensive care unit. New fishing pond near Salmon

According to East Idaho News, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced the opening of Johnson Pond to fishing. Johnson Pond is nearly 6.5 acres, making it the largest community fishing pond in the Salmon Region. The pond has been stocked with 1,000 rainbow trout from the Idaho Fish and Game’s Mackay Fish Hatchery. Months of planning led to an agreement with the access and improvements to the site. The Johnson Pond is bordered to the north by the Bureau of Land Management’s Eight Mile River Access. Fishermen may access the pond by parking at the BLM’s access site and walking 50 yards. Dahle’s Red-E-Mix borders the pond on the southwest side. Fish and Game asks the public to respect the property boundaries to ensure future access to the pond. General fishing season rules apply and small watercraft, such as inflatable rafts or float tubes are allowed.

House

explosion in Maryland kills at least 1

A house in Maryland exploded on Sunday, killing at least one and damaged surrounding homes in its blast radius. The explosion occurred in Bel Air, after a gas leak was reported. The Master Deputy of the Maryland State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire said, the fire department initially responded to a reported gas leak, but while still on their way to the home, the home exploded. Alkire said to reporters, “I’ve been on the job for nearly 18 years…This is one of the largest explosions I’ve seen, especially in Harford County”. Firefighters found one victim dead at the scene and continued to search through piles of debris to locate other potential victims. The house that exploded was listed for sale and it was unknown whether or not anyone was still in the house at the time of the explosion. Alkire said that there was an odor of gas present in the area before the explosion. He told reporters it was unclear if the explosion was intentional. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The public has been asked to stay away from the scene while investigators work in the area.

The Kids Parade highlighted the importance of young people to the fair, and agricultural towns everywhere.

Rodeos filled the week, with events of every type.

One of the Best in Show winners--Robyn Thomas in the Adult Art category.

Horse Show events showed off the skills of riders of all ages.

The fair capped off with local drivers in the Monster Truck Insanity rally.

It's not something you see every day, really. The Saturday evening Parade in Grace was the last one for the season.

The PRCA returned to town with flare.

ATV Rodeo Has Great Success

Jody Reeves

When people in small town America hear the words County Fair they immediately have images of rodeo’s, cowboys, animals, and lots of good food. For many however they prefer their horsepower come with a brap rather than a neigh. That is just the type of crowd the fair board was hoping to attract with the ATV Rodeo. This event is quickly becoming a favorite amongst residents of Caribou County. This year's event had something for all ages. The younger kids had barrel racing, pole bending and a straight race while the more mature riders had log races and a jump competition. There was also the new addition of the blindfold race and one of the crowd favorite events in the four-wheeler balloon pop. With every event filled to its capacity of participants the night was filled with laughter, fun and excitement.

One of the more memorable moments of the evening came when fairboard members Cody Thompson and

Dee Steadman decided to get a little western in the blindfold race. With Thompson driving and Steadman riding shotgun in their side by side the wheel got turned a little sharp and the ATV ended up on its side. After a brief moment of concern Thompson emerged with hands high in the air signaling they were ok and the ATV was righted and they made a crowd driveby on their way to exiting the arena.

In the end Grace Mayor Jackie Barthlome and her partner Payton Spencer won the blindfold race completing the course in the fastest time with the fewest mistakes. Some of the other winners on the night were Kash Mendenhall as the Crowd Favorite, Parker Clegg for long jump, and the team of Dakoda Billman and Matthew Perkins in the 4-wheeler balloon pop.

Personally this is one event that I hope the fairboard continues to bring back every year. It is full of entertainment and it gives locals a chance to spend a moment in the spotlight in front of a large cheering crowd.

PRCA Rodeo Makes Triumphant Return To County Fair

After several years of amateur rodeos the Caribou County Commissioners along with the Fairboard brought pro rodeo back to the Caribou County Fair and it did not disappoint. Initially fairboard members were more than

a little nervous about moving the traditional rodeo nights up a few days from what they previously had been but after tallying up ticket sales and seeing the crowds over the two days any concerns were put to rest. Over the two days of events fans were treated to a litany of rodeo stars in-

cluding the current number one bull rider in the PRCA Josh Frost. In addition to all of the broncs, bulls, and roping the crowds were entertained by pro rodeo clown Scott Allerdings as well as trick rider and roper Spencer Rose. Despite the move to Tuesday and Wednesday nights the

rodeo events still boasted the largest crowds of any of the nighttime fair events. The Fairboard is hopeful that with that show of interest and enthusiasm by residents of the county that the PRCA will be back again for next year's fair.

New Caribou County Rodeo Royalty Announced

Many young girls dream about becoming a princess or queen. They dream about the elegant dress, the sparkly crown and the hundreds of followers cheering them on. For the majority of girls these dreams evolve into other worthy ambitions but for a few those dreams of becoming royalty do actually come true. For a select few those dreams were realized last week during the Caribou County Fair and Rodeo. Unlike other positions of royalty, becoming part of the Rodeo Queen Roy-

alty takes more effort than just being born into the right family or winning a popularity contest. Rodeo royalty must compete in a series of events and competitions to earn their spot in the rodeo grand entry. For this year's contestants these events began on August 2nd. All of the contestants gathered at the Gem Valley Performing Arts Center where they competed in three categories: modeling, speech, and impromptu. The following day the contestants met at the fairgrounds to compete in the horsemanship portion of the contest. Once all of the competitions were com-

pleted only the princess and pee-wee winners were announced. The rest of the contestants would have to wait until the beginning of the PRCA Rodeo on Tuesday night to hear the results of who the Senior and Junior Queens and their attendants would be. As for the Princess and Pee-Wee they were awarded to Jaylee Shei and Averee Spencer respectively.

After three days of waiting the anticipation and holding of breath finally came to a conclusion when the new

Queens and attendants were announced in the arena just prior to the start of the rodeo. Your new Caribou County Rodeo Junior Queen is Addison Wright with first attendant Cady Johnson and second attendant Hailee Abramson. The new Senior Queen Royalty are Jaycie Smith as Queen, Paige Clements as first attendant, and Paisley Barthlome as second attendant.

Congratulations to all of this year's contestants and winners.

Jody Reeves

Jody Reeves

Several youth riders waiting to enter the arena as the sun sets over the ATV rodeo.

A pair of log hop competitors battle it out in this race.

Joe Clegg on one of his attempts during the long jump competition.

A bareback rider holds on to the whistle during this ride in the PRCA rodeo last week.

Outgoing rodeo royalty with the newly crowned royalty. Back row Rieta Jensen, Maycie Smith, Cady Johnson, Addison Wright, Hailee Abramson, Paige Clements, Jaycie Smith, Paisley Barthlome, Alex Andrus, Ella Ozburn Front row Averee Spencer, Jaylee Shei

Steer wrestler digs in his heels as he attempts to take down his steer.

Rodeo royalty waiting to take part in the kids parade.

James and Misty Newby try their hand at the blindfold race

Market Animal Shows See Increase In Numbers

Jody Reeves

This year's market animal shows saw a slight bump in the number of youth participants, with the total number of animals shown nearing the century mark. The market animal shows at the Caribou County Fair include beef, sheep, swine, and goats.

There were several new faces showing this year to go with the traditional families that have been showing at the fair for years. This provided each show with its own high level of competition. Each participant in each show not only competed for the honor of their animal being named Grand Champion but also competed in Showmanship classes. Participants in the showmanship classes show their animals in a similar fashion as the quality classes but the judge is judging the human participant rather than the animal.

It is a great honor to win Grand Champion in either class but the Showmanship class is based more on the aspects of the project that are under the youths control such as how well trained their animal is and their knowledge of their project. The top showman in each of the four species of animals then joins the top showman from the horse competition to compete in a Round Robin.

In this competition, each showman makes an attempt to show all five animals against each other for the overall Round Robin winner. With so many

more participants this year's shows were an impressive display of quality animals as well as quality showmen.

Congratulations to all the winners listed below:

Grand Champion Market Steer:

Brigham Mickelson

Reserve Champion Market Steer:

Tessica Jorgensen

Grand Champion Steer Showman: Holt Olenslager

Reserve Champion Steer Showman:

Colt Christensen

Grand Champion Market Sheep:

Rhett Crofts

Reserve Champion Market Sheep:

Lydia Hamilton

Grand Champion Sheep Showman:

Lydia Hamilton

Reserve Champion Sheep Showman:

Bryson Andersen

Grand Champion Market Swine:

Tyelor Turner

Reserve Champion Market Swine:

Carson Reeves

Grand Champion Swine Showman:

Carson Reeves

Reserve Champion Swine Showman: Kadree Andersen

Grand Champion Market Goat: Cady

Johnson

Reserve Champion Market Goat:

Cashlee Smith

Grand Champion Goat Showman:

Kade Kimball

Reserve Champion Goat Showman:

Jenna Wakefield

Grand Champion Showman winners left to right Taygen Lewis (horse), Holt Olenslager (steer), Kade Kimball (goat), Lydia Hamilton (sheep), Carson Reeves (swine).

Reserve Champion steer Tessica Jorgensen purchased by Helena.

Grand Champion steer Brigham Mickelson purchased by Itafos.

Reserve Champion Sheep Lydia Hamilton Purchased by Ireland Bank

Grand Champion sheep Rhett Crofts purchased by Bayer

Grand Champion goat Cady Johnson purchased by Lallatin's

Reserve Champion swine Carson Reeves purchased by Advantage Plus

Reserve Champion goat Cashlee Smith purchased by Point S Tire

Grand Champion swine Tyelor Turner purchased by Artic Circle

Round Robin contestants compete during the sheep portion of the contest.

Kids Market encourages emerging entrepreneurs

On Saturday of Fair Week, the morning’s business was literally turned over to up and coming businesses. Kids from around the county gathered at the east end of the grounds to practice the arts of speaking to customers, making pitches, making change, and keeping track of their revenue. There was a lot of creativity and craft on display, with art, consumer goods, fashion, and many examples of baked goods and homemade drinks to satisfy anyone. Here are representatives of some of the booths. It was not possible to get absolutely everyone due to space, but we fit as many as we could!

Heber and Cora Rainey

Remi and Ellie Crossley

Eva Berg

Oakley, Beau, and Zoey

Brittany and Katelyn Hobbs

Cora and Annie Dodge

Loa and Lytzi VanGass

Isla and Brooklyn Dodge

Talmage, Waylon, Hadley, Ellie, and Taylor Johnson

MacKenzie and Cadence Lahaye

Lane and Levi Hagen

Dawson, Liam, and Avery

Keyten and Kambrie Lester

Kaydre, McCoy, and Chet

Ian, Naomi, Rhett, and Laynee Crofts

Lily, Benson, and Taibree McNeill

Remi's Drinks

Connor Lloyd

Mayslee Potter

Reata Smith and Bobbi Hannan

Cash and Cam Cole

Weston Porter

McKinley, Allee, and Rilyn Turner

Raylee, Charlotte, and Kennedy Crookston

Sawyer Painter

Tristan Kimball

Oaklee Golson and Alethea Beckstead

Sadie McWilliams

Brityn Mathews, Tori Peck, and Bria Mathews

The Yosts

Lainey Chirstensen and Gracie Nichols

Quinn, Lily and Jack Wright

Kaya, Grace, and Joy McClatchy

Suzie Ball

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Juan Santiago Arocho, Castle Rock, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jenifer Avila-Palacios, Rigby, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Adrian Null Bastian Layva, Kearns, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Alisha Nicole Brown, Craig, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Chen Chang, Dallas, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Atanacia Avalos Chavez, Pasco, driving offence by person owning or controlling vehicle, $142.50, costs $157.50

Darla Mae Davis, Salem, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Greyson Emory Floyd, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Valerie Jo Gibson, Clinton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Gary Bret Graves, Alpine, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Bruce Warren Hardy, Washington, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kenneth Matthew Knapp, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Charles Wade Lehmberg, Lehi, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Xu Luo, Yuhua Yuan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tao Ni, Irvine, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Mason Partain, Grace, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fender, covers and mudflaps violation, $10.50, costs $56.50

Kevin Cameron Plattenburg, New York, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Daniel Ponce Pedraza, Logan, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Adriel Manuel Portillo, Ivins, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Evan Eugene Pruett, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Yiling Qiao, Greenbelt, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Dennis Eugene Raffensberger, Au-

burn, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ronald Dale Rainwater, Graham, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Anthony Craig Rentelman, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Parker Eric Reynolds, Alpine, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

John Robert Russell, Grimes, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Margaret S Sandack, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Alexis Beth Schenk, Syracuse, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Keith Neil Sorensen, Salina, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Cruz Carmen Marina Trevino, Boise, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Malinda Twede, Ogden, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Yuqin Wang, Jericho, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Yi Yang, San Juan Capo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Xiao Liang Ye, Trophy Club, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

David Ralph Young, Bend, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Kaeden Ray Young, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Derik Shannon Zigmund, Bemidji, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Tyler G Anderson, Ogden, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Carra R Blake, Owasso, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Sungju Chae, Chungbuk, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Emily M Diorio, Carmel, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, costs $56.50

Rebecca Lee Ann Galvan, Pocatello, speeding $33.50, costs $56.50

Andrew Elliott Garner, Las Vegas,

BRAIN TEASERS

speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Spencer Rex Heiner, Afton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Yun Hu, Shanghai, China, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Anna Joy Mcqade, Cincinnati, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Carlos A Mis Huitzil, Aurora, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Salvador Morales Martinez, Bremerton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jitesh Dumar Reddy Nalogotla, Moraga, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Itzel Navarrovalenzuela, Rialto, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Justin Taylor Reid, Santa Clara, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Andrew Neal Soderquist, West Jordan, improper use of designated lane, $33.50, costs $56.50

Rebecca R Stevens, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Keegan Marcus Taylor, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Brayden Lance Worley, North Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Deanna Louise Hoffinger, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Amy Jo Kramer, Boring, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Cristina Eugenia Neufeld, Ogden, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Jessica Lee Rich, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Hyukeun Shin, San Diego, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Hailey Lynn Casasanta, Franktown, battery, $500.00, costs $207.50, 120 days jail, 60 days suspended, 1 day credit time served, 24 months probation – Agency: CCSO

Marvin Earl Dekay, Soda Springs, petit theft, $500.00, costs $207.50, 90

days jail, 86 day suspended, 4 days credit time served, 18 months probation – Agency: SSPD

Josue Giron Navarro, fish without license (not salmon steelhead, sturgeon or bull trout, $26.00, costs $56.50 –Agency: IDF&G

Bart Andrew Kammeraad, Thayne, disturbing the peace, $142.50, costs $207.50,21 days jail, 21 days suspended, 10 months probation – Agency: CCSO

Karen Kathleen Marshall, Las Vegas, possession of marijuana, $400.00, costs $247.50, 100 days jail, 24 months probation; use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $200.00, costs $197.50 – Agency: SSPD

Denis Smith, Portland, possession of marijuana, $250.00, costs $197.50, 6 days jail, 2 days credit time served –Agency: SSPD

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

August 15 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAN-HA Movie

August 16 – Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie

August 17 – Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie

August 18 – Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

August 19 – Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

First Day of School

August 20 – Tuesday

GSSCDC (5:15pm)

August 21 – Wednesday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Pinochle @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee Aug. 16 - Birthday Dinner, Chicken Stir Fry, Juice, White Bread, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream (InHouse Only)

Aug. 21 - Biscuits & Gravy, Peas, Oranges, Coffee Cake

Children Story Time @ Library

10:30am or 11:30am

IDAN-HA Movie City Council (5pm)

August 22 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAN-HA Movie School Pictures

VB YEA Varsity Jamboree

GRACE

August 18 – Sunday

LDS Services

August 19 – Monday

Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am

August 21 – Wednesday

School Pictures City Council (6pm)

August 22 – Thursday

NHS Inauguration

BANCROFT

August 18 – Sunday

LDS Services

August 19 – Monday First Day of School

ON THIS DAY

1620 Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims

1848 M. Waldo Hanchett patents dental chair

1906 First freight delivery tunnel system begins, underneath Chicago

1911 Procter & Gamble unveils its Crisco shortening

1939 "The Wizard of Oz", American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (Wizard), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch); songs by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg

1945 Victory over Japan Day, Surrender of Japan marks the end of World War ll (Ausust 14 in the Americas due to the time zone difference)

1945 U.S. wartime rationing of gasoline and fuel oil ends

1960 UFO is sighted by 3 California patrolmen

1969 Woodstock Festival opens in Bethel, Ney York on Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm; performers include Richie Havens, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Melanie, Arlo Guthrie, and Joan Baez

2008 Lee Berger and his nine-yearold son, Matthew, discover the two-million-year-old fossils of a new species of human ancestor (Australopithecus sediba) at Malapa Cave, South Africa

2017 Barack Obama's tweet "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." in response to Charlottesville violence becomes most-liked tweet ever

2019 Disney Studios is the first studio to have five films earn over 41 billion each in one year with "Toy Story 4", "Avengers: Endgame", "Captain Marvel", "Aladdin" and "The Lion King"

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, August 19

Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, August 20

Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

BIRTHDAYS

Helen Rae Ridge, Aug. 4

Ruth Mayne, Aug. 4

Merna Christensen, Aug. 4

Randy Nelson, Aug. 5

KC Crump, Aug. 7

Robert Alleman, Aug. 8

Steve Somsen, Aug. 8

Kathy Martinsen, Aug. 9

Penni Kadel, Aug. 13

Gene Gummersall, Aug. 13

Bill Vandergriff, Aug. 14

Susan Bolton, Aug. 16

Chance Hawker, Aug. 16

Cheryl Thompson, Aug. 16

Gayla Godfrey, Aug. 20

Lynn Crossley, Aug. 22

Pete Petersen, Aug. 24

Judy Pabst, Aug. 26

Terry Anderson, Aug. 26

Larry Anderson, Aug. 26

Lori Peoples, Aug. 26

Diane Prahl, Aug. 28

Diana Koller, Aug. 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

Wednesday, August 21

Dutch Waffles, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, August 22

Pizza Rippers, Fruit, Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, August 19

Mini Corndogs, Chuckwagon Corn, Fresh Sliced Apples

Tuesday, August 20

Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Baked Squash, Peaches

Wednesday, August 21

Super Nachos, Seasoned Black Beans, Pineapple Tidbits

Thursday, August 22

Bacon Ranch Flatbread, Broccoli/ Cauliflower Bake, Pears

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, August 19

Alfredo, Breadstick, Food Choices – Roasted Broccoli or Pears

Tuesday, August 20

Breakfast for Lunch, Food Choices – Veggie Sticks or Peaches

Wednesday, August 21

Soft Shell Taco, Food Choice –Refried Beans, Corn, Applesauce or Cookie

Thursday, August 22

Chicken Nuggets, Au gratin Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice – Green Salad or Pears

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

Idaho State Police responded to a motorcycle crash on State highway 34 at mile marker 72 near Henry. Orlo Jensen, 67, of Preston was west bound on a 1984 Honda Goldwing motorcycle, when for unknown reasons he failed to negotiate a curve causing his motorcycle to leave the roadway. Jensen was transported to Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs where he died from his injuries. Jensen was wearing a helmet. The crash is under investigation by the ISP.

Gaye Gunnell volunteered her sculpturing talents to restore the monument of a bedded ewe and lamb, which currently sits north of the geyser, with the encouragement of Marjean Duren. The monument was given to local stockmen 80 years ago as a memento to the importance of livestock in Caribou County.

Firefighters worked Friday night on the Sheep Creek Fire of August 2. The fire which is located five miles southeast of Montpelier, started on private lands. Four engines, as well as the Bear Lake County Fire District responded to the call. Fire investigators were still trying to determine the cause. Those participating in Bear Lake Raspberry Days are urged to use caution as hotter temperatures and dryer fuels are resulting in quicker ignition.

Huckleberry season is here, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest wants to remind the public that while personal berry picking is welcomed, the commercial picking of huckleberries with intent to sell is strictly prohibited. “We want all individuals to experience unique activities on their public lands,” said Mel Bolling, Caribou-Targhee Forest Supervisor. “By limiting huckleberry picking to recreational use only, we are able to give more people those opportunities.”

The Caribou County Senior Center reported that the 2019 Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser to benefit the Caribou County Senior Center was held at the Oregon Trail Country Club. 16 teams participated, including first place Team Humberg (Daryl Humberg, Ron Singleton, Jake Henry, Cassidy Parker), second place Caribou Memorial (Dillon Liechty, Dusty Edwards, Chris Richmond, Jacob Smith), and many others. Todd Hunzeker Ford sponsored a 2019 Ford Ranger Truck for the “Hole in One” giveaway.

10 Years ago, 2014 Mary and Rodger Sorenson were selected as Caribou County’s Fair and Rodeo Grand Marshals for 2014. The couple have lived in Soda Springs since 1975. Mary was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, while Rodger was born in Grace, raised on a dry farm in the in the Ten-Mile Pass area north of town, and graduated from high school in Soda Springs. Mary and Rodger met while attending BYU in Provo, where Mary was majoring in music and Rodger in mechanical engineering. The married in 1965, moved to Billings for pilot training, and then to Minneapolis where Rodger went to work for Northwest Orient Airlines. After moving to Soda Springs, Rodger commuted to domiciles in Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, and Detroit while Mary shouldered the responsibility of raising the family of four daughters and one son. A small ranch was purchased on the Big Lost River to give the children an opportunity to learn to enjoy the wildlife and ride horses, chase cattle, pick rock, change hand line sprinklers, and operate large equipment.

The Albert and Marva Christman family met from Thursday through Saturday at Cub River for a family reunion with an amazing 88 people in attendance. Albert and Marva have been married for 68 years.

Utah Jazz guard Ian Clark, finishing his first year with the team, visited the Soda Springs Stake Center. He played in 23 games for the Jazz in his first year, after being a NCAA standout with the Belmont Bruins, leading them to three consecutive tournaments.

20 Years ago, 2004

The Family Privacy Act requires school districts to notify parents and guardians of their rights regarding the release of directory information. Certain information about district students is considered “directory information” and will be released to individuals who have an educational or reasonable purpose and who follow procedures for requesting the information, district officials said. Unless a parent objects to the release in writing to the principal of the school their student attends, directory information available on a child may be released as requested during the school and calendar year. “Directory information” includes such things as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, photographs, dates of attendance, awards received in school, and most recent school previously attended.

Soda Springs’ welcome sign brackets were in their final selections. City Director Lee Godfrey said that the need for the welcome signs to be placed at the entrances to town was something many people agreed upon. “I fell we need the welcoming to Soda Springs signs up,” Godfrey said. “People kind of miss them.” Council President Randy Prescott and Councilwoman Lynda Lee both said that they liked the geyser logo on the sign samples, and it would still leave the option of adding Oregon Trail cutouts to be added to the signs at a later date. The council agreed to proceed with the signs at the entrances to town.

Keith Rigby presented Caribou County Commissioner Bruce Dredge with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Top Five Rodeo award for the 2003 Small Outdoor Rodeo last week. Board members Joe Elsmore, Delvin Humble, Keith Rigby, Commissioner Dredge, Boyd Schvanveldt, David Banks, Valerie Ackerman, and Pat Stoor were recognized.

An 18 year old who escaped twice last week was apprehended in Reno, Nevada. Cody Binger, 18, of Arimo, was in court last week regarding violating a restraining order. When it came time to handcuff and remand Binger, he ran. The area west of the courthouse in Soda Springs was searched by deputies, police, and off-duty officers, until Binger was spotted in the block between Center and Second South. Binger was then taken to county jail, where he allegedly ate two bars of soap, drank a bottle of shampoo, and cut himself. He was taken to Caribou Memorial Hospital and treated, than transported to the BHC in Pocatello, where he escaped through a venting duct. He was arrested in Reno using a pay phone. The juvenile who had been found was Binger in her family’s vehicle was returned safely to her family.

The Soda Springs Class of 1954 held their 50-year class reunion in the banquet and ballroom at the Enders Hotel. Class members also decorated and rode in a float for the city’s annual 4th of July parade. The class started in the fall of

1950, with 34 members. The graduating class of ’54 included 27. Tribute was paid to eight class members who have passed away during the last 50 years. Participants enjoyed a steak dinner, reminiscence about high school activities (which included pranks on teachers and classmates), and entertainment by Kevin Keller and Dave Summers. Valerie Burrell served as the chair of the reunion and was assisted by secretary Darlene Davis. Mrs. Burrell put together a booklet of memories which included an update on each class member. In attendance were Valene Burrell, Sheryl and Grant Peterson, Robert and Sandra Christopherson, Ellen and Lew Nelson, Bill and Charlene Corbett, Doyle and Ruth DeKay, Alice Joy Nichols, Carol Parsons, Jean and Jim Jack, Rex and Ruth Maughan, Harry and Gail Mayne, Lynn Ray and Arnetta Sibbett, Darlene and J.L. Davis, Bob and Sue Archibald, Lorraine Stoker, DeWayne and Donna Christenson, Brent and Arlene Maughan, and Mike and Miki McDaniels. Rex Maughan was the driving force behind restoring the venue, Enders Hotel.

25 Years ago, 1999

Studio Connection of Grace, under the direction of Andrea Holyoak and Jana Mathews recently took some of their students to Salt Lake City to train with New York’s “Manhattan Dance Project.” Over the course of the two day training, Studio Connection dancers were able to have intense training from some of the finest dancers in the world. These dancers included Bill Vernon and Chet Walker. They were able to attend classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, swing, and theater dance. Each student was able to have a lot of individual attention from each instructor, and advance their training to the next level.

The Cheerleaders of America cheer instructors selected Sherlene Kirby, Soda Springs High School cheer coach, as ‘Coach of the Year’ at the cheer camp held at Thirkill School in July. The cheer instructors aid Sherlene received the first Coach of the Year honor they had awarded. Coach of the Year requires a great balance of patience, carrying fun and high expectations. Sherlene works well will the girls she coaches and has earned their respect over and over again. She values the friendships between the girls and she has the ability to push them to be their best without sacrificing those friendships and memories formed through cheering. The instructors came from California as part of the COA organization and commented on how much they enjoyed the Soda Springs area and would like the opportunity to return.

Crews from the City of Soda Springs were busy Friday and Saturday doing chip and seal. The city hires county employees on their days off and pays for the oil, using county equipment. Portions of six or seven streets were completed, including Third East from the state highway to the south city limits.

30 Years ago, 1994

Community Notes— Soda Springs

Soda Springs Booster Club Hosts Fundraiser

The Soda Springs Booster Club is excited to get the new school year started and will do so with a cornhole tournament. The tournament will take place on Thursday August 15th on the Soda Springs High School football field. Registration begins at 5:30 and the tournament begins at 6:30 p.m. It will be a double elimination tournament with cash prizes for the top three teams. There will also be a raffle and food for purchase. They will be announcing all the fall sports teams as well as the dance and cheer teams. The Booster Club would like to invite the whole community to come out for a night of fun, food, and entertainment. So grab a cornhole partner and come support the athletes of Soda Springs High School.

SSHS Student Council and Main Street Cruisers host benefit

City officials discussed a suggestion to try and salvage the octagon cover over the recently acquired Octagon Springs that has local historical significance. Most everyone they talked with said it couldn’t be salvaged. The city will get materials in place to move ahead with rebuilding the spring cover if the old one can’t be used.

City Council of Soda Springs adopted a new animal control ordinance that will allow residents to pay for city violations of the dog and cat ordinance at city hall, saving the $50 court costs. The first fine is $20, the second offense is $30, and the third offense in a year will cost $50. If the cited person doesn’t pay the fine at city hall or protests the citation, they will be issued a misdemeanor ticket and the matter will be taken before the magistrate court.

Last winter Chief Blynn Wilcox pointed out that the $50 court costs, plus fine, was probably a factor in people not claiming their animals and the city having to destroy them. He said the new ordinance would save residents money, hopefully return more dogs to their owners, and the city would receive more net revenue.

The Soda Springs School District requested that the old bricks and masonry items from the demolished junior high school be allowed to be placed in the city gravel pit. The city agreed, but clarified that all other materials would need to go to the landfill.

Problems with kids at the geyser tossing in rocks, sitting on it, and otherwise taking away from the natural beauty were discussed by the city. It was determined to put up a sign encouraging people not to be terrible. A hybrid wolf apparently dug out of his pen in Liger Town Sunday, and killed 18 chickens, 11 geese, five turkeys, one goat, and injured a horse. The wolf was shot by sheriff’s deputy, but fled with an injured leg. 4 goats are still missing. There are allegedly 44 hybrid wolves at Liger Town, as well as numerous other predators. The owner insists that this incident was an anomaly, and the enclosures are secure.

40 Years ago, 1984

For those who like to do their own handy work, Mountain Bell is offering a free booklet on how to pre-wire your home or single-line business for telephone service. The booklet, designed for people who are remodeling or building new homes, gives specific guidelines for home pre-wiring. Consumers benefit by doing their own pre-wiring because they save money by providing both their own labor and materials. Those who do not enjoy the do-it-yourself concept can still ask Mountain Bell to handle inside wiring for a charge or can contract with other vendors providing such services. The FCC recently approved do-it-yourself wiring nationwide, although Mountain Bell had initiated the concept two years earlier. C.E. Hill, Idaho President for Mountain Bell, said the post-divestiture atmosphere offers more opportunity for customers to choose who they want to do their wiring. Wiring supplies needed to do home installation can be purchased at local hardware, telephone equipment or electrical supply stores.

IDAN-HA THEATRE

On August 16 at 7:00 p.m., the Main Street Cruisers and SSHS Student Council will sponsor a Car Cruise to raise funds for Krew Hemmert, a 9 year old boy from Grace who is fighting Lymphoblastic Leukemia. All the money raised at the event will be donated to the family.

Project Warmth Tournament

The Project Warmth Golf Scramble at the Oregon Trail Country Club will be held on August 23. The tournament raises funds to be help with heating costs in the community through SEICAA. Registration of 5-person teams will begin at 7 a.m. and rounds will start at 9:00. 1st place will receive $75 per player, and 2nd will receive $50 per player. Prizes for Longest Putt, Longest Drive, Closest to the pin, and the Hole in One $10,000 prize. Registration is $50 per person/$250 per team. Call 208-547-4257 for more information.

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Thursday, August 15

Friday, August 16

Saturday, August 17

Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, he soon learns his trusty crayon can set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible.

Friday & Saturday

6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5) Wednesday, August 21 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (All seats $5)

208-547-3282

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU MAGISTRATE DIVISION

TREVOR BARFUSS Case No. CV!5-24-0064 Petitioner, vs. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

JENNA DEVINE, Respondent.

TO: Jenna Devine

You have been sued by Trevor Barfuss, Petitioner, in the District Court in and for Caribou County, Idaho, Case No. CV15-24-0064. The nature of the claim against you is for Petition of Paternity, Visitation, Custody, and Child Support. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 159 S. Main St., Soda Springs, ID 83276, 208-5474324, and served a copy ofyour response on the Petitioner's attorney at Nick L. Nielson, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 6159, Pocatello, Idaho 8320, 208-232-1735. A copy of the Summons and Petition can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Petitioner. Ifyou wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

DATED this day

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CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT

BY: Cindy Bunderson Deputy Clerk

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File No.: 667260 / Customer Ref No. Young/Tin Cup Development

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

On Friday, December 6, 2024 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow, LLC located at 71 E 1st S, Soda Springs, ID 83276, Alliance Title & Escrow, LLC, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale (endorsed checks will not be accepted), State of Idaho check or local government check in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Caribou, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 34, Block 2, Grouse Creek Ranch Subdivision Third Amended Final Plat, according to the official plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Caribou County, Idaho, under recorder's Instrument No. 193440

THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: NNA Bareground, Freedom, ID 83120, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXACT LOCATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY, PLEASE CONTACT ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW, LLC AT (208) 287-5108.

Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Brett R Young, an unmarried man, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow, LLC,

as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Tin Cup Development Corporation, as Beneficiary, recorded April 20, 2022 as Instrument No. 209425, Mortgage records of Caribou County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.

Said sale is a public auction for which the bid price must be paid immediately upon close of bidding by certified funds in the acceptable forms stated above. If the acting Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason whatsoever, the successful bidder’s exclusive and sole remedy shall be the return of actual monies paid to the acting Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to:

1. Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $103,200.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 8% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated April 20, 2022. Payments are in default for the months of February 2024 through and including June 2024 in the amount of $871.21 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement.

2. Pay, when due and before delinquency, the real property taxes for 2022 and 2023, plus penalties and interest.

The principal balance as of July 1, 2024 is $101,817.09 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the rate of 8% per annum. The per diem is $22.3161. In addition to the above, there is also due any real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure; together with any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure.

The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $101,817.09, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee’s fees and/or reasonable attorney’s fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust.

Dated: August 6, 2024

Alliance Title & Escrow, LLC

By: Bobbi Dilley, Trust Officer Phone: (208) 287-5108

This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The following described property located in the City of Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho, is hereby reclassified from its present zoning classification of R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone to the zoning classification of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone, legally described as follows:

Township 9 South, Range 42 East of the Boise Meridian: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 7, from which the North quarter corner of Section 7 bears South 88∞50’47” West 2648.88 feet; Thence South 56∞43’01” West 1550.81 feet to a 5/8” rebar with cap labeled, “A.A’ Hudson, PLS 13173”, set at the Northeast corner of said Block 47, the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence South 00∞02’02” East 363.55 feet along the East line of said Block 47 to a 5/8” rebar with cap set on the North line of the parcel of land owned by Thomas M. and Donna J. McCullough which parcel is described as Instrument No. 188030 in the official records of Caribou County; Thence South 89∞53’41” West 315.00 feet along said North line and its extension to a 5/8” rebar with cap; Thence North 00∞02’02” West 363.55 feet to a 5/8 “rebar with cap set on the North line of said Black 47; Thence North 89∞53’41” East 315.00 feet along said North line, to the True Point of Beginning.

Section 2: The official zoning map of the City of Soda Springs is hereby amended to reflect said reclassification. The City Clerk is directed to cause said changes to the zoning map to be made to reflect the amendment contained in this ordinance, and to cause the zoning map, as amended, to be attached to the zoning ordinance of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho.

Section 3: The rule requiring that this ordinance be read on three (3) separate occasions is hereby waived.

Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication according to law.

PASSED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on this 7th day of August 2024.

APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, this 7th day of August 2024.

CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO

BY: Austin W. Robinson, Mayor

Attest: Andrea Haderlie, City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 703

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN ZONING FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERICIAL ZONE; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE PROPERTY RECLASSIFIED; PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK SHALL CAUSE AN AMENDED ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO BE PREPARED TO REFLECT SAID RECLASSIFICATION; WAIVING THE RULE THAT THE ORDINANCE BE READ ON THREE (3) SEPARATE OCCASIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.

SECTION 1. Section 12.12 of the Soda Springs, Idaho, Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 12.12EXCAVATIONS

Sections: 12.12.010 - Bond required— Condition. It is unlawful and punishable as a misdemeanor for any individual or person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association of such to make, cause to be made, any excavation in or under the surface of any public street, alleys, sidewalk, curbing, gutter or other city-owned property unless and until such person has deposited with the clerk a surety bond, certified check or cash. Bond and inspection fees shall be paid by all applicants which fees shall be established and amended from time to time, by resolution of the city council. Said resolution is on file with, and may be reviewed at the Soda Springs city hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, 83276. Such bond shall be left with the city clerk until said work is completed, approved and inspected by the public works superintendent. The obligation of such bond shall be that the person performing such work shall comply with all the provisions of this chapter governing the matters of excavation of public streets and alleys and other thoroughfares and city-owned property. Further condition that the surety issuing such bond will hold city free and harmless by reason of any damages that may be assessed against the city and any of its officers and/or employees by reason of any work being performed by such permittee in making excavations in or under the surface of any public street, alley, sidewalk, curb, gutter, or other city-owned property. It shall further be the obligation of said bond that the person issuing said bond will pay all fines, forfeitures and penalties assessed against permittee. (Prior code §9-9-1).

12.12.020 - Permit— Required when.

It is unlawful for any person to make or cause any public street, alley, sidewalk, curb, gutter and any other city- owned property for the installation, repair, or removal of any pipe, conduit, duct or tunnel, or for any other purpose, without first obtaining from the city clerk a written permit, countersigned by the superintendent of city works, to make such excavation, said permit to be issued only after a bond, as provided in Section 12.12.010 shall have been deposited. (Prior code §9-9-2).

12.12.030 - Permit— Application. Applications for permits shall contain information the public works superintendent requires. Forms will be furnished by the city. (Prior code §9-9-3).

12.12.040 - Permit— Excavation conformance required. It is unlawful and punishable as a misdemeanor for any person to make, cause, permit to be made for any excavation or to install, maintain, cause or permit to be installed, maintain any tank, pipe, conduit, duct, tunnel, or excavation in or under the surface of any public street, alley, sidewalk, or other city- owned property at any location other than the one set forth and described in the application. (Prior code §9-9-4).

site. They shall comply with standard specifications and drawings on file in the office of the city clerk. Warning signs shall be required for all construction, reconstruction, and other like activities on or upon a public street, alley, right-of-way or easement. (Ord. 429 §5, 1979: prior code §9-9-6(A)).

12.12.070 - Explosives. When the use of explosives is necessary, the person or agency performing the work shall use the utmost care to avoid endangering persons or property and whenever so directed shall limit the number and size of explosive charges. At least eight hours before blasting, the person or agency using explosives shall notify the public works superintendent, the proper representative of any public service company and any individual or company whose property might be damaged. No person shall use explosives without first having filed evidence to the city clerk of the city of having liability insurance covering the use of explosives in the amount of no less than one hundred thousand dollars per person and three hundred thousand dollars per accident. (Prior code §9-9-6(D)).

12.12.080 – PENALTY.

Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, refuses to comply with, or resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations as adopted by the city, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall for each offense be punished by a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

12.12.090 - WINTERTIME EXCAVATIONS.

In order to prevent complications created by inclement weather during the winter, it is unlawful for any person, contractor, utility or agents of the same to excavate within the city rightsof-way between November 15 and March 15 each winter. Emergency exception. If an emergency situation arises and excavation is needed during the restricted period, the public works superintendent shall have the authority to authorize such excavation which may need to be commenced prior to the next scheduled City Council meeting. If the excavation is not required to be conducted prior to the next City Council meeting, then prior written permission must be obtained from the City Council. The Council will determine the number of days in which the emergency work must be completed. Each day that the work or excavation remains open or unfinished beyond what the Council specifies will constitute another violation.

SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. The rule requiring that this ordinance be read on three (3) separate occasions is hereby waived.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication according to law.

ORDINANCE NO. 705

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, AMENDING SECTION 12.12, SODA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EXCAVATIONS WITHIN THE CITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; WAIVING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT THIS ORDINANCE BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:

12.12.050 - Permit—Terms. All permits must be applied for at least twenty-four hours before work of excavation shall commence. Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. All permits shall provide a limit within which the work shall be completed. In the event such work is not completed within the time set forth in the permit, the permit will be deemed void. Unless an extension thereof has been granted as provided for in this chapter. (Prior code §9-9-5).

12.12.060 - Compliance with standard specifications and drawings. All excavation, trenching, backfill material, bedding material, and warning signs are required at construction

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, THIS 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

AUSTIN ROBINSON— MAYOR

ATTEST: ANDREA HADERLIE— CITY CLERK #1025-8-15-24-T1

Welcome Back from the Superintendents

Soda Springs School District Parents,

The 2024-2025 school year has arrived! We are looking forward to having your students for another great school year. Students will begin on Monday August 19, 2024!

I want to remind everyone that emails for all staff can be found in power school. We do not put them on our website due to the high volume of SPAM that is sent. If you have questions about how to find them, please contact the school your child attends.

I want to share with you information about the new CTE building that is being built at the high school. We are excited to further expand to our students’ opportunities that will prepare them for life after high school. The programs that will be offered new this year will be auto mechanics, construction class, and other classes that we hope to have in the future. Thanks to Mr. McMurray and all of his hard work bringing this opportunity to Soda Springs.

Congratulations to Thirkill Elementary School for being in the top 6 for fall to spring growth on the IRI scores, this was a 24.7% growth. Thanks to all the hard work our staff at Thirkill has shown.

We also want to welcome all the new staff to the district we are excited to have everyone with us teaching our students. We especially want to congratulate Mrs. Chris Ledbetter as our new Tigert Middle School Principal.

We want to remind you that to be successful in school, students need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you assist us in guiding and supporting your child’s learning by helping them to:

1) Attend school daily and arrive on time, ready for learning

2) Complete all homework and actively seek assistance if needed

4) Share school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE VACANCY

Due to the resignation of Trustee Alan Erickson, from Zone 2, on the evening of June 19, 2024 the Board of Trustees of Soda Springs Jt. School District declared a vacancy for Zone 2 on July 23, 2024 and is commencing the process to fill this vacancy.

• The individual selected to fill this term will serve the balance of the unexpired term, currently ending on December 31, 2027. The Board of Trustees has a period of 90 days from the declaration of the vacancy to fill this position with a qualified

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individual who resides within Zone 2. If this does not occur, the Board may appoint a person at-large from within the boundaries of the school district. Otherwise, after 120 days, the appointment shall be made by the board of the county commissioners. The process that will be utilized by the Board of Trustees to fill this vacancy shall be: The Board will be taking applications for review and then conducting interviews or some other process.

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5) Work with the teacher and your child to feel success in and out of school.

Please consider volunteering in our schools or if you are looking for some work we are always looking for substitute teachers, paraprofessionals or bus drivers.

Thank you all for your support for all our students and our schools.

Sincerely,

Scott Muir Superintendent of Schools

North Gem School District

Dear North Gem Students and Families,

As we embark on a new school year, I want to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome back to all our students, families, and staff. My name is Kyler Miller, and I am honored to serve as your Superintendent.

The start of a new academic year is always filled with anticipation and excitement, and this year is no exception. Our dedicated team of educators and staff have been working diligently over the summer to prepare for your return, ensuring that our school is ready to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all students.

I am particularly excited about the opportunity to get to know each of you better. Building strong relationships with students and their families is a top priority for me, as I believe it is essential for creating a vibrant and successful school community. I encourage you to reach out, share your ideas, and become actively involved in the many opportunities that will be available throughout the year.

As we move forward together, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Whether it’s through academics, arts, sports, or other extracurricular activities, there will be numerous ways for you to explore your passions and talents. We will be having back to school night August 15. Please join us from 5:30-7:00 pm at the school.

Thank you for being a part of the North Gem community. I am confident that with your support and engagement, we can make this year a remarkable one for all of our students. Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences!

Sincerely,

Kyler Miller Superintendent North Gem School District

Grace School District

Summer has flown by! I don’t remember it ever going by this quickly. We’re already beginning preparations for the new school year as much as we want summer to continue for a few more weeks. We’re only 2 weeks away from the first day of school. Our maintenance and custodial staff have been working hard to make sure the schools and grounds are ready to go when school starts. Please read this entire document as there are important dates and events listed at the end.

In the last couple years, we’ve been able to complete several vital repairs and projects. First, we were able to re-roof the north side of the junior high. We experienced no leaks last year and hope that it will continue to hold up. A new membrane was also installed on the remainder of the high school roof, effectively [hopefully] stopping any leaks we had from previous years. We’re slowly addressing issues that will help improve our buildings. I credit our maintenance and custodial staff for assessing the condition of our buildings and prioritizing projects that will add continuity to our facilities. Other projects we’d like to complete include air conditioning in the high school gymnasium, flipping the bleachers on the football field so our home crowd is in the shade, constructing a new building that will house concessions and restrooms on the north side of the football field across from the elementary, replacing the lights on our football field to LED lights, and adding a sprinkler system on the football field. We currently don’t have funding for these projects, but we’re looking into how to complete them in the near future.

Each year, it is my goal to be better than I was the previous year. We experienced some hardships in the district last year, mostly due to inconsistent communication at all levels. I’d say we finished the year on fumes. Our goal is to re-brand Grace School District and improve the culture of our district. I believe we have the staff and leadership to do so. Our strategic plan committee has been meeting and working hard to come up with ways to do that. This includes creating a new mission and vision for Grace School District, new focus areas and goals, and a new district logo. We’re still working to complete the strategic plan and submit it to the Board of Trustees for review, but we also want to do a district-wide kickoff event, perhaps during Homecoming week (Sept. 2-6). We want to include everyone from the community and remember how great our district and schools are. It’s a distinct honor to be a part of Grace School District and we need all involved to help us celebrate that. It starts with each of us as we all play a vital role.

The old Grace Elementary School was demolished more than a year ago. The site has not been approved for sale by the Board of Trustees. It has been decided that we’re going to keep the property, which equates to about 2 residential city lots. We’d like to level the site, but before we do that, we’d like to collect the gravel from the site and use it to expand parking in the rear of the elementary and junior high areas. That project likely will not be completed until a later date.

The elementary playground will soon receive a makeover. Due to a very generous donation from the Black Canyon Elementary PTO, we were able to purchase very nice basketball equipment, including 4 complete hoop systems. This equipment is of high quality and one of the seniors from GHS has taken it upon himself to install these as part of his senior project. He will receive help installing them in the concrete, but will then paint the lines, as well. There will be one full court set and the other 2 hoops will be on the side for many to enjoy. There’s also a possibility that he will paint pickleball lines, as well. It’s a very exciting project at the elementary that will benefit many kids [and adults].

This is a very exciting time of year, mainly because I’m a huge football fan. I can’t see myself doing anything else on Friday night than watching the Grace Grizzlies play under the lights. Good luck to all our teams competing in the fall sports, the Lady Grizzly volleyball teams (JH & HS), boys and girls cross country, and the JH and HS football teams. The fall also promises a tremendous music concert, as well as social dance, among other activities. We will look to continue our great success in our extracurricular programs. GO BIG RED!

Dr. Jason Moss, Superintendent

OBITUARY

Scott Smith Lloyd

September 25, 1957 – August 7, 2024

Scott Smith Lloyd passed away at home at the age of 66 on August 7, 2024, from natural causes after suffering a debilitating stroke three years previously. He was born on September 25, 1957, in Logan, Utah, to Ray Hall and Barbara Smith Lloyd.

Scott attended Brigham Young University, during which he was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halifax, Canada. After returning home, he finished his education and graduated from BYU and the University of Utah with bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting and a master’s degree in business.

Scott married Wendy Strachan and they later divorced. They were blessed with one son, Jameson, whom they adored. Scott enjoyed being a father and was loving, attentive, and always proud of Jameson.

Scott married Diane Imlay in the Salt Lake Temple and they enjoyed many years together. Their threeyear journey after his stroke was not an easy one but was filled with many tender and sweet moments that will always be cherished. Scott was loving, kind, patient, thoughtful, and empathetic throughout this adversity, often laughing and lightening the mood when things became particularly challenging or stressful. His perseverance and resilience through continual daily struggle and difficulty were astounding.

Scott worked in finance and spent most of his career at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of an outstanding organization with incredible people who made a difference in the community. In addition to managing the finances, he was a thoughtful and impactful leader. He was instrumental in overseeing the construction and design of the Primary Children’s and Families’ Cancer Research Center, which was near and dear to his heart. He also worked to accelerate the goals of the Institute to meet the demands of the future while fostering the caring culture that was so important at Huntsman. This care extended to his colleagues, including those whom he mentored and believed in. He derived great pleasure from observing their career achievements and advancements.

Later in life, Scott discovered a new passion in road cycling and had a natural ability for it. This was a source of great joy to him. He loved riding on a beautiful day in a beautiful place while listening to his much-loved music and enjoying time with his friends.

Scott was a wonderful man. He was supportive, protective, and generous to all those he loved. He was bright, talented, and a dedicated and hard worker. He was a homebody

and liked to read. He was a no-fuss, no-frills kind of guy and a man of simple pleasures. He had a strong will, a dry wit, and at times could be a little feisty. He was very competitive (especially when biking), practical (unless it came to biking), organized, and had unwavering determination. He also liked to help others. He preferred taking action over talking unless the talking was about anything related to biking. He particularly appreciated a good cycling metaphor.

Scott was a member of and served in many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He developed many meaningful and lasting relationships during his service in the Church as well as throughout his professional career. He valued those relationships and especially those he had with family and friends.

Scott’s many personal sacrifices and example have left a long legacy and positive impact in the lives of his family and friends as well as all those he touched. He will be deeply missed. Scott is survived by his wife, Diane; son, Jameson (Vikram Pradhan); mother, Barbara Lloyd; and sisters Leslie (Stan) Johnson, Susan (the late LaRon) Kimball, and Stephanie (Kasey) Christensen. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Lloyd.

Special thanks to family and friends for their countless acts of kindness during these past three years, which have uplifted and blessed our lives. A special thanks to Scott’s hospice nurse, Rose, for her support.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parleys 1st Ward building, 2350 S. 2100 E., in Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the same location. Burial will be in the Grace, Idaho Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Condolences may be given online at www.daltonhoopes.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Huntsman Cancer Institute.

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War on Weeds—weeds

THE ISSUE: Syrian beancaper

Syrian beancaper (Zygophyllum fabago) is a deep-rooted herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean area. It invades disturbed areas, roadways, grasslands, and other sites. It can form dense monocultures that outcompete native species. Its presence reduces forage quality seeing how it is unpalatable to livestock.

Syrian beancaper can grow up to 3ft in height and width. Branched stems extend from a woody crown. Leaves are leathery, thick, hairless, and are composed of two ovel shaped leaflets, giving them a y-shape. Flowers are small and compact each having 5petals. They are white, cream, yellow or copper colored with pinkish veins. Seed pods are oblong, ribbed, have 5 compartments, and are 1 ½” long. Each seed pod compartment contains several seeds. Syrian beancaper reproduces from seed and vegetatively from rhizomes. Seed is dispersed by wind, water, animals and humans. Control of this weed can be very difficult.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Options:

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

• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective on small infestations. Remove as much of the roots as possible. Tillage is not recommended because it can repro-

courtesy of California Department of Food and Agriculture, CDFA, Bugwood.org

duce from rhizomes, allowing it to spread.

• Cultural— Establish a healthy stand of beneficial plants that will compete for essential resources.

• Chemical—Glyphosate and Metsulfuron are two herbicide active ingredients that may control this weed. Refer to https://pnwhandbooks.org/ weed then search “beancaper”. 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

Rotary Blood Drive

The Rotary Club held its summer Blood Drive last week, and even during a busy Fair week was able to fulfill its goal for units collected. “I can’t remember a time when we haven’t reached the goal,” Ethan Waltermire said. Waltermire is an employee at Bayer, who uses his paid volunteer days to help with the Blood Drive. Soda Springs Superintendent Scott Muir is also a member of Rotary, and helps out with the drives, which are held four or five times a year.

“This county gives a lot of blood,” Muir laughed.

As proof of that claim, Walt Eiman, counselor at North Gem in Bancroft, waited for his turn to be drawn. Eiman

is a practiced blood donor, but this was his first time donating in Soda Springs. “The Red Cross keeps me on their mailing list,” he said. Drive-lead Pam Gustin agreed. “Ethan has us coming here like clockwork. The community really comes out here, and we appreciate that,” she said. Gustin explained that the summer was always a slow time for blood donations, though the need was often higher. “A lot of people driving during the summer, and other accidents make for a high demand.”

The next scheduled drive will be on November 26 at the Soda Springs Stake Center, and then again on January 23.

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Ethan Waltermire and Scott Muir direct traffic at this summer's Rotary sponsored Red Cross blood drive. The drive met its donation number, despite the busy Fair week.

Frequent donor Walt Eiman prepares for his bloodletting.

Scott Smith Lloyd

Some Pig? Some Kid!

Jody Reeves

Back in March the Van Buren family embarked on their first ever journey into the 4-H market animal world. That is when nine year old Flint Van Buren purchased his pig a flashy little Hampshire cross barrow that Flint named Piggy Smalls. “I just liked the way he looked,” Flint stated. Flint and Piggy Smalls bonded immediately. Never has a show pig been treated so well. Flint would spend hours with Piggy Smalls over the next several months training him and giving him endless belly scratches. Life was simple and enjoyable for the Van Buren family and their budding 4-H project when they received some news that would change their outlook on life.

In addition to his new found friendship with his pig, Flint has a passion and love for football and wrestling. This is a passion that Flint shares with his whole family. I myself got to watch Flint’s dad Matt compete in sports in high school for Grace High. Though Matt had his fair share of success in high school like most dads Matt views his athletic performances as insignificant to those of his sons. Matt and his wife Nicole were able to share in a proud parent moment when Flint competed in and won the Idaway wrestling tournament this past spring giving him the title of State Champion at a very young age. “It was pretty awesome coming from a big wrestling family to be able to watch him compete at that level,” Flint’s dad Matt said showing his obvious pride. Nicole commented, “It was such a fun

experience to see kids he had wrestled against cheering him on in the title match.”

Not only does Flint share his love of sport with his family but he shares it with one of his friends Krew Hemmert. Krew is an accomplished wrestler in his own right. Krew and Flint engage in friendly competition in both wrestling and football. Matt who also helps coach little league wrestling talked about their competitiveness, “Krew is one kid that really pushes Flint. They make each other better.”

Flint and Krew were enjoying the perks of being friends and living the typical life of small town kids when the news came that Krew was diagnosed with leukemia. Immediately the Van Buren family wanted to help the Hemmert family in any way that they could. One way they helped was by putting on a football camp fundraiser that Matt would head up himself. The football camp had a bit of a low turnout and with skyrocketing medical bills and a long road ahead for Krew and his family Flint wanted to do more.

That brings us back to Piggy Smalls and that 4-H project that Flint had started months earlier. The project that had started out as a way for Flint to learn some responsibility and earn some money was about to become a lesson on humanity and selfless service. You see, every year dozens of kids take on a market animal project through the 4-H and FFA. Those projects culminate in early August for Caribou County youth when they show, then sell their animals at the Caribou Coun-

“Grasshoppers

Ag Beat, by

Allison Eliason

Farmers and ranchers tease that production agriculture is a game. It’s a gamble to try and predict what Mother Nature will throw at you from season to season. The work may be cyclical but it seems like every year brings something new like some game of “Never have I ever” as farmers and ranchers have to find a new remedy or face a new challenge. They literally play “Whack-a-mole” as they bounce across their fields cutting hay. Trying out new crops or holding out for a better contract often feels like high stakes “Truth or dare.” Swapping stories with fellow producers often makes you wonder if the game is “Two truths and a lie,” but more often than not, all the outlandish stories really are true.

Lately, ranching and farming seems to feel like a twisted game of would you rather. Would you rather have terribly harsh winters that can cause frost damage and freezing calving conditions or warm dry winters that allow pests to multiply, better soil health and fall planted crops to thrive? Would you rather have plenty of spring rains that will bring sufficient range feed but also extra fuel come fire season? Would you rather comfortable summer temperatures for cattle that will promote their growth or the hotter temperatures that will help corn and sorghum to grow?

Richard “Dimples” Fields had it right when he sang, “If It Ain’t One Thing It’s Another.”

ty Fair. The projects give the kids a chance to learn about the livestock industry while gaining responsibility and work ethic. The sale gives many local businesses the opportunity to reward the youth for their hard work by purchasing the animals for what is usually well above market price. Flint had put in hours of hard work with Piggy Smalls and built a bond beyond your typical showman and their animal. The Market Animal Sale at the Fair often has its share of emotions especially for the youngest of exhibitors. It would be no different for Flint and Piggy Smalls but what Flint did that day at the sale would bring a tear to the eye of even the toughest most grizzled farmers and ranchers in attendance. Flint had decided earlier in the summer that he would not just donate a portion of his proceeds from Piggy Smalls but rather his full earnings from the sale to his friend Krew. As Flint and Piggy Smalls entered the sales arena the Van Buren family hoped that the sale would earn maybe a couple of thousand dollars and they were thrilled when the auctioneer yelled sold when the price reached $3800. Nicole had been filming the sale on her cell phone. “I turned my camera off and Flint was headed to the gate when they told us the buyer had upped the sale to $5000.” To their astonishment the buyer asked that the pig be sold again so that it could earn even more money and the process repeated again and again until

Really Suck”

The most recent challenge western farmers and ranchers are facing- grasshoppers. It might not be as devastating as the hordes of locust Pharaoh faced but it certainly seems like a plague.

The current influx of grasshoppers isn’t due to only this summer’s weather patterns, but those of the last year. A long warm summer and fall lends to more healthy females with more time to lay more eggs. More of those eggs will survive longer and hatch into grasshoppers if there is a lack of fall rains, wet and cold winters, and spring rains. In essence a dry year promotes better conditions and survival of grasshopper eggs.

Farming practices can hinder or help grasshopper numbers. No-till farming or fallow years leave the soil undisturbed where the grasshopper eggs are laid, once again promoting their growth into adult grasshoppers.

The number of grasshoppers coupled with the summer heat wave leads to the perfect setting for grasshoppers to swarm ag country. The hot dry weather is difficult for plants to grow as they deal with the effects of dehydration at the cellular level. Stunted growth means smaller and less leafy plants which in turn decreases the canopy, allowing for more airflow and drier conditions, just the sort of environment a grasshopper thrives in.

Grasshopper infestations in the blooming stages can severely hinder plant growth and maturation as they destroy flowering buds. As the flowers are stripped away, it not only

reduces the potential pods that will grow from the flowers, but will set back the entire plant’s growth as it compensates for the lost biomass.

The heaviest crop damage comes as grasshoppers strip the plants of the nutritious leaves. They can easily leave plants to stems alone. With sig nificant numbers, the grasshoppers will even eat the more fibrous stems. They will eat on grain heads such as wheat, corn, oats, and barley, and even if they don’t consume or ruin the grain, they will often clip off the head making it unable to be harvested. Their damage will dramatically decrease a crop’s nutrient value as well as overall yield.

that proud Hampshire cross pig and his best friend walked out of the arena having earned the Hemmert family $11,800 with an unknown number of add on’s as well. When Flint and Piggy Smalls got back to the pig barn Flint had a wide grin as he told everyone within sight what Piggy Smalls had just sold for. Never had I seen a young person so excited to give away such a large amount of money. Though thrilled and excited over the success of the sale just over twenty-four hours later Flint was once again on that emotional rollercoaster that comes with raising livestock. Flint was faced with saying his final goodbye to a pig that had become such a large part of his life. In a world full of competition and greed, the smallest among us sometimes stand as giants when they are able to show so much love that they are willing to say goodbye to one friend in order to help another. Matt had spent the entirety of the interview looking pretty stoic but as we wrapped up our time together with both of us having watery eyes Matt concluded with, “We are definitely blessed. I can't tell you how proud we are.” Piggy Smalls will go down in history as being “Some Pig” but let us not forget the actions of Flint Van Buren who I think is “Some Kid”.

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They can cause further damage to crops that have already been harvested if there were large numbers of grasshoppers living in them. A high number of insect parts can lower the food quality potential, although some foodies out there might appreciate the added protein with their grains. Grain cut with a high infestation can lead to odor or staining that can also downgrade the quality.

Just like the grain heads, grasshoppers often clip off grass stems or leaves to the ground, not even consuming them. Left on the ground, the cut forage is once again lost since livestock won’t eat it, proving that grasshopper damage can be just as devastating in grazing fields and rangeland as it is with crops.

Managing grasshopper numbers can be done in several ways over the various life stages. Depending on the se-

ity and time of year will determine the best way to reduce grasshopper numbers. Implementing different practices like tilling up fields, reducing fallow fields left with weeds and treating field margins can significantly reduce grasshopper numbers without having to treat crops directly. Still, chemical insecticides can be appropriate when infestations become problematic. Would I rather fire over grasshoppers or terribly cold calving winters over grasshoppers? I’m not too sure which hard I would pick. But I do know that with every hard situation, there is always a solution to be found and through it all we find ways to better our operations. It might be time for a new game for rancher’s. A new game like “Do you love your neighbor?” that gives them a safe space to rest for a moment and maybe even a moment of affection. Until then, “Would you rather” will have to suffice for those willing to put a little skin in the game

Flint Van Buren and Krew Hemmert pose with Piggy Smalls during last weeks fair.

Flint Van Buren stands on the top of the podium during the Idaway wrestling tournament.

Flint and Piggy Smalls early in the spring.

“The Springs of Soda”

Recently, Bill Horsley led a group of those interested in the history of Soda Springs’ various…well, springs, on a tour of some of the local highlights. Galen Wilson and Jerry Stoor from the Caribou Historical Society joined Horsley and a score of spring-devotees and the spring-curious. The largish group made its way by car caravan around the environs of Soda Springs, from Steamboat Springs to Hooper Spring and all points between. As the tour progressed, attendees were invited to sample the waters of the various, colorfully named water sources and compare them.

“I think this one is the coldest and the best. It’s my favorite,” Horsley said of Lover’s Delight at the base of Chester Hill on the banks of Soda Creek. The spring was so-named for probably obvious reasons, with the more chaste patina of the times underwriting the implications. The spring was also known as Svengali Springs, after the craftsman Ludvig Suhrke who built the walkway and benches around the spring. Ludvig was said to resemble the character Svengali from the novel Trilby, and the subsequent films that chose to use the villain’s name for their title. Svengali the character was a bit of a cad, so Horsley prefers the “Lover’s Delight” moniker.

The spring is near the edge of the creek down a slope, meaning that it can be harder for some people to access, even with the walkway. Horsley apologized for the vegetation that was growing near the mouth of the spring, but the water comes out pure and fresh. In fact, the same is true of most of the springs on the tour. Due to space, there isn’t room for a catalogic recounting to the stops on the way, but a short recap of some of the highlights would read as follows:

Steamboat, accessible through the road west of the country club, was named by early trappers because of the sounds it made “resembling a steamboat engine as it gurgled and then exploded from its cone into a steaming geyser 3 feet high,” according to Bill. It is mostly submerged at this point, as its location was covered by water when Alexander Reservoir was filled in 1925. As Galen Wilson points out, though, the spot where the waters bubble up can still be spot-

ted just offshore when the waters are calm enough.

Hooper Springs was named after William Henry Hooper, Salt Lake banker, President of ZCMI, and business associate of Brigham Young. While neither of the two church leaders ever lived in the Soda Springs area, both had summer homes where the town’s upper town was located during early settlement. Fred Kiesel of the Natural Mineral Water Co., and Joseph T. Torgesen “placed a five foot diameter surplus pipe from the bottling works over the spring and laid planks across the marshy areas to improve access.” In 1937, Mayor S.E. Matthews and Councilmen J.O. Wallace, R.J. Coppard, T.J. Corrigan, and C.A. Lallatin built the arched bridge and the lava rock enclosure around the spring.” According to Bill and Galen, Hooper Springs is probably the most frequently visited of the remaining active springs.

Ludvig Shurke (Svengali himself!) returned to the story again as the original builder of the eight-sided canopy over the Octagon Spring. As Horsley explained, the origin of the name (that is, whether the spring was named after the canopy or vice versa) is not known for sure, though the likely explanation is that the structure was built first and the design maintained over subsequent reconstructions.

During the tour, Horsley presented a fascinating overview of the evolution and use of many of the springs over the past.

In 1893, mineral water from Soda Springs was awarded recognition by the World’s Fair and Exposition in Chicago, and historic bottles of locally sourced water have made their way to the Historical Society, as have other artifacts related to the history of the town’s geysers. Members of the Caribou Historical Society are fonts of knowledge on the subject, and the museum on Hooper Ave is open on Saturdays when its members are not off on field trips.

The tour finished at Octagon Spring, with the variant of Soda water many people prefer, which adds lemon and lime juice, as well as sugar to the effervescent drink. As families and tour members chatted, Horsley continued to answer the many questions people

still had.

After spending a morning on tour with locals, visitors, and those in the know, many people came away with a new appreciation for the history that is literally right beneath their feet.

Golden Rod #64 celebrates 100 years

The Golden Rod Chapter of the Eastern Star officially celebrated its 100th year of organization in Soda Springs over the weekend. Past Grand Matron and Past Matron Karen Juell spoke to members of the chapter and members of the public about the chapter’s history, following just two years after the chartering of the Caribou Masonic Lodge in 1922. By 1923, it was deemed that there was sufficient interest to start a chapter in Soda Springs, and a petition was submitted in November of that year. In January of 1924, word was received that dispensation had been granted to form a Chapter, and that Worthy Grand Patron James Delaney would be coming to formally institute it and install the first slate of officers, who included Worthy Matron Bernice Pickren, Secretary Leora Butler, Worthy Patron Roy LaRue, Associate Matron Ruby Scott, Conductress Kathryn

Largilliere, Associated Conductress Ruth Cate, and Treasurer Mary Parkinson.

Early on, the chapter saw growing pains as some members moved away and others moved in. The meetings were held on the first Mondays of the month, as Mondays were the only days the Odd Fellows was available. The new Chapter was honored in short order with several Grand Representative, Grand Officer, and Grand Chapter Committee appointments, and sent representatives to Grand Chapter Sessions from Couer d’Alene and Moscow and Boise.

In 1930, Brother Leon Rose and his wife Mabel were the first husband and wife to serve as Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron of the Golden Rod Chapter. Sister Bernice Pickren wrote a history of the chapter in 1930, in which she said “The reign of Golden Rod Chap -

ter No. 64 has been one of harmony and great success, financially, socially, and uplifting.” The new temple was completed in 1939, and meetings began to be held within. The temple was dedicated in 1941, and, as Juell wrote “we borrowed dishes from every organization in town and silverware from the Burgoyne Hotel.”

Juell recounted other major events and changes through the Chapter’s history, up to the present. Her catalog of events demonstrated that the Chapter has long been involved with charitable causes within and without the community, from meeting the needs of local students through scholarships to such national celebrations as a memorial for Franklin Delano Roosevelt on his passing, and international causes such as the donation of clothing overseas to refugees and displaced peoples. The history also demon -

strates that the Eastern Star chapter is proud of its tradition both nationally and within the community.

The event was hosted by Gary Lemarr and Robbie Lemarr, who have served and do serve in a number of capacities within the organization, included Worthy Patron and Matron.

The event was also attended by Kari Finch-Start, descendent of Henry L. Finch and Lydia Finch, who were instrumental to the growth and evolution of Golden Rod #64.

In the hundred years, a total of 306 members have signed the permanent record book, according to Juell. As she says, “the history of Golden Rod is the history of Soda Springs.”

Some of the springs are now on private property, which makes a tour of this type the best way to see them.

Members of the Eastern Star celebrate their 100th year.

Kari Finch-Start and Mason Irvin Christensen observed the festivities.

Karen Juell and Robbie Lemarr get ready to serve celebratory cake.

Lovers Delight, or Svengali Springs, is Horsley's personal favorite, tastewise.

Hooper Spring is likely the most popular of the area's many springs, with a nice enclosure to protect it.

Bill Horsley and Galen Wilson talk about Steamboat Spring, which is underwater due to the opening of Alexander reservoir.