The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | October 17, 2024 by The City Journals

Local educators work to promote early childhood learning

Over the last week, parents have been treated to a number of activities for pre-school aged kids. Shany Beaman, from Bear River Head Start, and Cheryl Kimber, Education Specialist with KISU-TV PBS in Southeast Idaho, have been coordinating on at least one event a month to promote the available services for children in the county.

Shany held an activity day at the Grace Library last week, in which parents and children were treated to a lesson on pumpkins, and a number of other activities. Bear River Head Start serves a number of children and families all around the region, as does the PBS outreach program. As a result of occupying a similar circuit and area, the two educators decided to set up events that would allow them to combine their resources and attention and help as many people as possible with a variety of activities.

Head start is a pre-school program that allows kids to get, well, a head start on their primary education. The program focuses on child development, parenting and attachment, nutrition and health, literacy, employability, and educational goals. Shany specifically works as a Home-Based Family Educator with Head Start, which focuses on “parents being a child’s first teacher.” She provides weekly visits to the home to provide parents and children with Head Start services while also providing social opportunities. The programs through Bear River Head Start are available in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich County in Utah, and Franklin,

Caribou, Oneida, Bear Lake, and South Bannock counties in Idaho.

“Basically, I work with expectant mothers and anyone who has a child ages 0-3, which we call Early Head Start. I focus on really want ever the parents want. They are the ones who know their child best—they’re the primary educator, I’m just there for support,” Beaman says.

“I bring in ideas. I teach about child development. So, if I notice something with their child that they have questions about, I can send them resources and connect them with service like Idaho Infants and Toddlers, or Speech services or whatever it might be. I help them find the resources. I teach them a lot about the typical development of children. We do screeners at the beginning of onboarding the child. If we see anything that is a little low on the screening, then we talk with the parents about what we can do and who we can go to for extra help.”

According to Beaman, parents get to set goals, and that’s what she helps them to accomplish. “So, if they want their children to be talking more, I bring in toys oriented toward talking, and books. We sing a lot of songs, but it’s really parent led. I get to have fun and just show up and bring them toys and activities, and they get to pick what they’d like to do and what works with their family.”

Beaman is on the move most days, with a service area that incorporates a large geographic area. While she lives in Caribou

County, she visits families all over the place, and that’s the benefit of using a home-based family educator. “We set appointments, and I work around a parent’s schedule. I drive to them. While it’s been nice weather, I’ve been meeting a lot of parents at the park where we can work on things like safety, or motor skills.”

Head Start is grant funded and overseen by a federal board, who works with the providers to make sure everything is going well.

Once a month or so, the students and families in a given area will have events that bring multiple families together for work on social skills and communication.

“We have a lot of free play and free art. It’s a lot of fun!”

Shany met Cheryl at a Head Start event, and the two realized that teaming up would make sense. “Activities are great, and so are teams,” Cheryl says.

“I do outreach to libraries, home school groups, Head Start groups. My job is to bring resources and activities to communities in our area,” Kimber says.

The two hosted a STEM day at the Soda Springs library on Monday. In addition to a course on coding, the main focus of the afternoon was a lesson that combined math skills with art and crafting. A group of pre-school aged kids practiced their counting skills by taking a number and telling everyone in the group what they had to

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Slug Creek Fire currently being fought in Caribou County

Caribou-Targhee National Forest released an update stating: Fire crews responded to the Slug Creek Fire burning approximately 20 miles east of Soda Springs. Two hand crews, various air resources and 4 engines worked throughout the day keeping the fire to approximately 60 acres in size. Crews will be on scene again tomorrow (October 14) strengthening the line. Please use caution when recreating on your public lands and do not leave campfires unattended. Despite cooler evenings, vegetation is very dry and susceptible to fire growth. The fire was reported at 120 acres at its peak size on the 13th, but was revised to 58 acres on the second day of engagement. There were various reports about the cause of the fire, which was attributed to an unattended campfire at one point, and an errant spark from a hunting rifle at another. An official cause has not been released yet, but the fire is under control, according to the latest report.

BYU-Idaho welcomes largest incoming class in university history

According to East Idaho News, Fall 2024 semester at BYU-Idaho statistics show a total enrollment of 24,111 campus based students, which is an increase of approximately 3.4% from fall of 2023. 19,388 students are enrolled in face to face courses, and 4,723 are enrolled in online courses or internships. Approximately 21,000 students are living in Rexburg this semester. The campus based students consist of 11,849 males, and 12,262 females. The total number of married students is 5,068 which is about 21% of the total campus based student population. East Idaho News says, “Thanks to its innovative three-track system, in 2024, BYU-Idaho has served 33,836 campus-based students and through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, an additional 29,793 online students…BYU-Idaho continues to integrate its unique student and academic emphasis that includes: the teaching focus of its faculty, the opportunity to gather with other students who share common values, the university’s focus on real-world preparation and a high-value educational experience.”

Human skull found in Brigham City

A hunter that was searching for shed antlers found a human skull on a mountainside near Brigham City. According to the Brigham City Police Department, the shed hunter came across the skull on Friday September 27, 2024. The hunter took pictures of the skull and marked the location while contacting the police. Patrol officers and detectives confirmed it was a human skull before contacting the Office of Medical Examiners. They also requested help from the Rocky Mountain Search Dogs, a non-profit search and rescue organization. The Brigham City police said in a statement, “They are able to assist in several different situations, such as wilderness searches, tracking, water recovery, avalanche searches, urban searches, human remains, and other disaster searches…When contacted by a law enforcement agency they are able to respond any time, day or night, to any emergency.” After several hours of searching the dogs showed no hard indication of any other human remains. The police said the skull was sent to the Office of Medical Examiners and no further details were provided.

Four juvenile males escaped from St. Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says they are still looking for one juvenile that escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center. The other three boys have been caught. Originally they had thought two boys escaped, but 4 juveniles had left the facility on Sunday around 8 p.m. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police, and the St. Anthony Police Department found three of the four that escaped the facility. Officers are still searching for a boy who was described as 5’8” and approximately 135 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a grey sweater and blue jeans. Since he is a minor, no name has been released. A news release said on Monday, “Please continue to secure your buildings and vehicles. And please report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately”.

A fire in the Slug Creek area was first reported on October 13th.

Shany Beaman (Head Start) and Cheryl Kimber (PBS) at the Soda Springs Library.

Beaman hosted a class for pre-school kids at the Grace Library last week.

Artist and Teacher Janel Williams opens show

Black Canyon Elementary School

Art teacher Janel Williams will be featured at Soda Springs Floral’s gallery site for the next several weeks. Marie Crane, artist and owner of the shop, hosted a weekend opening for the watercolor and acrylic paintings of the artist in the shop. Among those who showed up to greet the artist were members of the public, fellow artists, friends, family, and even at least one of her portrait subjects.

William lives in Grace, where she works as both an art teacher as well as a reading specialist. She likes introducing her students to different mediums, as well as art history and different styles from around the world. Each class at the school has an art class once a week, so she gets to know students from a range of ages and skill levels.

Two of her students showed up at the gallery to say hello during the morning. “They saw the posters at the school, and said ‘oh, your name’s Janel?’” she laughed. “They know me as Mrs. Williams.”

She also teaches RTI, which refers to Response to Intervention, a method of identifying and aiding students who have difficulty reading. As a result, she is very comfortable talking about communication, and art as a form of expression. She explained that her interest in art itself was initiated by teachers in her past.

Williams grew up in Rockford, in Bingham County. “I went to Snake River High School, and I took every art class they had. Before that I had a junior high art teacher who was a professional water color artist who took me under her wing, and showed me extra techniques.

“I painted around a little bit when my kids were little, but it wasn’t until they got older that I decided to get back into it.” She started by painting vegetables from a catalog while listening to her husband prepare for soil health workshops for the NRCS he presented at. “I think I picked up the catalog because I was leaving and I thought ‘I need something to paint—and there’s all kinds of stuff in here!’”

Her husband’s cousin, artist Ted Nuttall, invited her to take a course in painting in Scottsdale, where his studio is. “That’s when I learned how to do portraits. Before, I’d paint somebody with a hat tipped down or something, trying to avoid painting the face. I learned to use a lot of light layers. Watercolors are a lot more forgiving than people

think. If you do it light enough, you can often paint over it if you need.”

It’s lucky for everyone that she received the training for faces, as they are some of the most evocative pieces in her collection. Her technique is impressive, and she does an excellent job of capturing the people she paints in moments that seem to capture their personality.

“Most everything I paint has some kind of meaning for me—some kind of reason why. I have painted some things people have asked me to, but mostly it’s because I’m drawn to it,” Williams said.

One of the paintings is of a former art student of hers, who passed away tragically at a young age. Another painting of a young girl is a depiction of one of the young women from her church group who had moved away, and had told her that she was the best thing about living in Grace. “I was thinking about the section in Revelations

when he was much younger. “I took this picture when we were trailing our cattle home from the Chesterfield range in the fall. Our kids have kind of grown up working cows and helping out. And now that little three year old is fourteen, and super helpful. I wanted to paint this for a while, but I didn’t think I could. After I painted some other portraits, I said ‘Okay, I’m ready.’ This represents how much my husband loves all of his kids. My husband asked me why I didn’t find a better model, and I told him that then it wouldn’t mean as much,” Williams said.

The painting is also her favorite, as she explained that “whatever I’ve been working on is my favorite.”

“When I paint someone, I just look at them for so long, staring at their face and thinking about them,” she said.

One of her subjects visited the gallery to say hello, and the two had a lively chat. Janel recounted the origin of the painting.

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where it talks about the mustard seed growing to support a nest, and how that can apply to people and she popped into my head.”

Other paintings include an acrylic painting of her grandfather with a team of horses, an illustrated recipe for her grandmother, a picture her sister had taken at the state fair of a rider carrying an American flag on horseback, and a painting of her children’s cowboy boots from childhood.

Another of her acrylic paintings depicts a pioneer ancestor from the Willie and Martin Company. There are no pictures of her in existence, so Janel used her own daughter as a model for the piece.

A more recent watercolor is of her daughter, who is on a mission to Portland right now. She depicted her and her companion taking a loaf of bread to a house.

Her most recently completed painting is of her husband and son

“‘I’m going to paint you, Kel,’ I told him. “I ran into him outside the courthouse in the winter when it was snowing and I wanted to get a picture. But he just kept talking, and I told him I was going to have to paint him with his mouth open.” Keller Crane is a local artist, and Janel met him during her time on the Caribou County Fair Board, where she helped put up the art displays.

“You do great work, kid,” Keller said on his way out the door.

Williams smiled and stated that she liked working on the Fair Board. “I did it for about four or five years. So my kids also kind of grew up at the fair, too.”

Janel primarily paints from pictures, as “I have a lot of detail in them, so I can’t usually do it outside. I’ve been using my kitchen table, which I like. My son says it gets in the way of his eating cereal,” she laughed.

During the art show, Williams will be selling prints of her paintings, Christmas cards, and some of her originals. “Some of them are family members or other people that I don’t want to sell, but a lot of them are ones people can buy.”

As Janel will be busy at her day job during most of the show, art can be purchased through Marie Crane, or by taking one of Janel’s cards to contact her directly.

The exhibit will be in place until at least the end of October.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

It’s been a while since I checked in with you directly, but it’s been a busy time for everyone over the last few months—construction, Fair season, school returning to session, and a seemingly endless series of events have kept every week pretty packed. Between Jody Reeves and myself, as well as contributions from many members of the community, we’ve managed to keep on top of a lot of the things happening in and around the county, but we could always improve both our reach and depth. And that’s what brings me to the page once again…

We ran a posting looking for writers for a couple of weeks, and that led to some questions from a few people who were interested but needed more information. I thought I’d lay out exactly what kinds of writing we’re looking for, and what that would look like for those interested.

Because Caribou County has three main locations—Soda, Grace, and Bancroft—as well as a number of other areas including Chesterfield, Henry, Grays Lake, Wayan, Niter, Thatcher, and others, there are often events and ongoing issues that we don’t become aware of until after the fact. I would love to hear from “correspondents” in any of those areas (with the acknowledgement that Allyne Bettancourt in Chesterfield has been posting from there already), as well as many others. I would be looking for essentially a once a month update on events in the area, as well

as any feature stories that might highlight individuals or events that take place there. Our contributor rates are by the story, and I’ll be happy to discuss them with anyone interested at brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com or brandon.h@thecityjournals.com.

Another type of writer that I would like to contact is anyone interested in covering a particular beat on a per-story basis. The main needs I have at the moment are: School Board and Education, Planning and Zoning, Religion and Faith communities, and Outdoor Recreation/Sports. If any of those are things you’d be interested in covering and supplying occasional stories on (again, at about a once a month frequency or as needed for specific events), contact me for details.

The last type of contract writing we could use is submitted feature/focus stories on individuals, groups, or events of local interest. Jody and I try to get everywhere we can, but there are more people and activities than we can reasonably cover, and many we would never think of. These types of stories would also be paid on a per-story basis, which hopefully should make the process as easy as possible for anyone interested. If any of these sound like stories you’d be interested in writing, contact the main office at 208-7664773, or email me at the addresses listed above.

Brandon Hall

(Above) Keller Crane stands with Janel Williams in front of her painting of him at this weekend's art show.

The watercolor painting, the picture for which was taken outside the courthouse.

Janel used her daughter as the model for this acrylic painting of a pioneer ancestor, named Jane.

A watercolor of Janel's husband and her 3 year old son, who is now 14.

Learning

do that number of times. Jumping was a popular choice, as was spinning, much to Kimber’s regret. “Let’s choose something besides spinning,” Cheryl suggested, after performing another seven spins.

After that activity, the students began to draw and assemble a series of pages with drawing on them according to number values. They then composed the pages into a book to take home.

Also taken home were learning kits from PBS with a large variety of materials and activities to continue working on at home.

Cheryl explained that she and Shany were in the process of setting a screening date and time for a new PBS series, which should be held at the Idahn-ha indoor theater in Soda Springs if the event is able to go forward. The screening will feature the debut of a new cartoon series coming to PBS, which Cheryl was very excited about, but will wait until the screening to go into detail about.

More information about Head Start can be found by calling Bear River Head Start at 435-7550081. The Idaho PBS office can be reached at 208-373-7220.

Here is one of the materials kits for home use from PBS.

Shany Beaman begins the lesson by reading a story about how pumpkins grow.

Cheryl Kimber leads the kids in a counting game as part of the math lesson.

4-H/FFA Awards Banquet

Now that the Fair is wrapped up and the winter is looming, an awards banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of Caribou County’s 4-H and FFA participants will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at the Grace High School Cafeteria. Door prizes and checks will be available. Those planning to attend can RSVP the 4-H Extension Office at 208-547-3205.

Grace Halloween events

The Parts City in Grace will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event at 205 S. Main Street on Halloween evening. Prizes will be given out for the best costumes!

The Holiday Boutique will be held in the Grace High School Cafeteria on October 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Senior Citizen Dinner will be held at the Grace Legion Building on October 17 at 6:00 p.m. The dinner will be $4.00 per plate, and feature a baked potato bar, toppings, rolls, and dessert.

Harvest Bazaar November 2

It's time to put this on your calendar...The annual Harvest Bazaar is on Saturday, November 2nd, open 10:30 to 1:00 at the Presbyterian church in Soda Springs! It is a FreeWill Offering for the dinner.

We have so much fun offering this to our community each year. It's worth the drive if coming from out of town. Fill your tummy with a Thanksgiving style full-course turkey dinner. Save room for pie for dessert! There's plenty of seating in the place for the entire group, whether it's family, friends, co-workers, etc. Work clothes will fit in just fine. If you don't have time to stay to eat, we have Take-Out to the rescue (call 208-547-3771). It's perfect for treating the people you

care about that have limited mobility, or for treating the person who is so very busy this weekend and needs a well deserved break from the kitchen.

Side booths offer homemade baked goods, candy, crafts. There's a Silent Auction table, and a 50/50 raffle table, too!

Fundraiser for Tricia Dockstader

Local professionals in the beauty industry are rallying together to put on a fundraiser for fellow cosmetologist & friend Tricia Dockstader who recently lost her husband in a motorcycle accident & sustained serious injuries herself including an amputation.

This event will offer a wide range of services for men & women, all proceeds will go to Tricia.

The event is scheduled for November 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Linz Style Station. To donate or purchase tickets, contact Monica at 208-380-2859.

Craft Fair

Christmas

A Christmas Craft Fair hosted by the PTO will be held at Thirkill Elementary School the weekend of Friday, Nov 8 and Saturday, Nov 9. Lindsey Panek is in charge of organizing the fair, and can be reached at 801-995-1837.

Final plant exchange of 2024 Saturday, October 19, 11 AM to noon at The Robinett Studio, 380 S 3rd W, Soda Springs.

Indoor and outdoor plants, bulbs, rhizomes, seeds, containers, etc. We will definitely have spider plants, aloe, creeping Charlie, and pothos. There will also be geraniums and coleus that both overwinter well indoors. Available upon request: asters, orange day lilies, flax, perennial oregano. Don’t have anything to exchange? No problem, come take some of my plants anyway.

The Caribou Community Choir will begin rehearsals for this year's TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS concert on Sunday, October 20 at the Soda Springs Presbyterian church!

Rehearsals will be Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for singers age 16 and older.All voice types are needed and welcome!

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Russian thistle

Russian thistle (Salsola tragus L.) is a prickly annual weed native to Northern Africa and Asia. It was introduced into North America in the 1870’s as a contaminate in seed. It has an extremely efficient taproot, allowing this weed to thrive in dry conditions. It invades rights-of-way, cereal grain production systems, range land, as well as other disturbed sites. When mature, the stem breaks off and the plant tumbles along the landscape spreading seed as it goes. While it can be utilized by livestock early in the spring before sharp pointed leaves mature or after winter moisture softens plant material it is not the ideal forage.

Russian thistle grows 1 to 3 feet tall, is round in shape, and has highly branched stems. Stems often exhibit purple-red vertical striping. Leaves are small, narrow, linear, and spined at the tip. Plants are succulent when young, but as they mature, they become rigid and stiff. Russian thistle is a prolific seed producer, it can produce 4,500 -150,000 seeds per plant depending on growing conditions and competition. Luckily seeds usually only remain viable for 1 year. One characteristic that makes it extremely successful is its ability to germinate very quickly and with little moisture.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify

this plant. Always plant clean seed. Clean equipment, recreational vehicles, and clothing after leaving invested areas.

• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective on small infestations. Mowing is not a good option; plants can adapt to mowing by producing seed low to the ground.

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

• Chemical—Unfortunately, Russian thistle has become resistant to several herbicides. It is extremely important to rotate herbicide chemistries, use the correct rate, and look for/remove resistant plants. 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

Fire Season and Grazing

Eliason

There is no denying that the 2024 fire season has been unique, for lack of a better term. The above average temps coupled with the below average rainfall have created the perfect environment for an intense fire season. And while there have been other years of hot, dry and fiery conditions, very few fire seasons have ever extended into October.

The thermometer in my yard has yet to record the first hard frost of fall, and truthfully, I’m not complaining. But the extended hot weather and in turn extended fire season has made 2024 one of the worst fire seasons in the recent decades. As of October 14, nearly a half a million total acres have burned in Idaho, a significant number of acres burning outside the normal fire season.

With so much forest and rangeland affected by the devastation of wildfires, it will take some time for those lands to return to their previous state. Previous management practices have dictated that public rangelands be left untouched for years following a fire, fearing that any disturbances to the vegetation regrowth will slow or be restricted.

Because of this, cattle have been fenced off or not been allowed to turn out on BLM or Forest Service rangelands that have been overwhelmed by fire. Past experience and research has indicated that livestock find forages on burned rangelands more palatable, preferring them to feed on non-burned ground. The thought has always been that their preferential grazing on postfire lands will hamper the establishment of emerging growth. But new findings are flipping the script, saying that the wait is unnecessary.

Recently, scientists of the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho have found that grazing on regrowth following a fire has little to do with the plant’s vigor and productivity postfire. In fact, native rangeland grasses

have been found to survive wildfires as the plant’s roots suffer very little from the fires as it is protected by the soil. In many ways, the plant will begin growing again the next season as if the fire had never happened.

This continued study on rangeland health post-fire has lent to the question, if cattle are no longer a hazard to the reemerging forages, can cattle in turn help rangelands recover from wildfires? Aside from not being damaging to the vigor and productivity of the plants, grazing livestock may actually play an important part establishing plant diversity as well as reducing invasive plant growth following a fire. Left unmanaged or ungrazed, invasive grasses like cheatgrass quickly begin to take over, even after devastating wildfires. In the early growing season while the grasses are still young and green, cattle will eat down the invasive plants, hampering their growth and spread. Years of no foraging will only allow the antagonistic plants to spread and increase further fuel for future fires.

In addition to reducing invasive plant growth, cattle’s non-uniform grazing habits help reduce the competition for new plants to begin growing. Their foraging will leave patchy, open areas allowing diverse micro environments for different plant species to grow. What’s more is that cattle can add to the soil nutrition with their manure as well as spreading seeds that will pass through the gut. The “cattle are bad for rangelands” sentiments and opinions have outweighed the contrary knowledge and experience of producers for far too long. Research and study are finally catching up to the common sense farmers and ranchers have been using to keep their lands thriving for decades. Managed correctly, cattle grazing will always be beneficial for the rangelands whether it is preventing wildfires or helping restore the land post-fire.

Photo courtesy of Eric Coombs, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org

Allison

Caribou County Commission 10/14

Road and Bridge

Kevin McClain spoke to the county commissioners about the recent multi-county meeting he had attended, in which he had spoken to representatives from other counties. Many other counties use a fully digital approach to record keeping and functionality. Kade Lusk in Davisville is a CAT trainer. Oneida and Franklin have had him come in to do blade operator/grader training. The training runs approximately $1000 per person. McClain suggested that a novice and beginner operator could be teamed up for the training. Teaching new operators to run the current systems in place would make the process more efficient. A total cost of $3000 to the county would be the outlay. The commissioners approved the training.

The concrete work on the top of Fish Creek is making it difficult for some trucks to get into the county. Trucks which need to come into the county through the alternative old highway need pilot vehicles due to the corners. McClain raised the issue of potentially needing to regulate that route, though the commissioners opted to wait and see if the volume on the route would be enough to warrant it.

A rumored windmill farm in Chesterfield on state land was discussed. Caribou county has ordinances against large scale wind and solar operations. A number of regulatory and other obstacles to such a project were noted by Commissioner Somsen. A researcher from the company spent time last week at the courthouse looking into land ownership and other preliminary steps. The commission felt that such a project was unlikely to move forward.

Dwight’s grader is in the process of being fixed. A hydraulic cylinder was acting up, but should be up and running by next week. One of the snowplows needs

alignment adjustment.

McClain was approached by Ray Mullen about leasing the red building for county vehicle storage/shop use. The cost would be $11K/m. There is a long drive-through bay, kitchen area, conference room, etc. The commissioners didn’t feel that it would be well-suited to the county’s needs.

Fire/ambulance

Fire and Ambulance/EMS shared bids with the commissioners to replace old ambulance radios. These radios are the in-ambulance radios, as opposed to the handheld ones that were approved during the last meeting.

Eric Hobson is on site at the Slug Creek Fire.

The rangers and county have been on site. The fire is reported to be the result of a campfire that was not extinguished.

Rowdy Larkins—Maintenance/ Building

The dept had a meeting with a company who might provide a new software suite. Currently, the county uses iWorQ.

Lundell’s has given the day of November 2 to begin the recently approved Event Center.

Larkins discussed the Oregon Trail Marina project. Kevin McClain mentioned that the county was still waiting on a state review by archeologists to approve the plans given the proximity to Oregon Trail historical sites.

Road and Bridge Interviews

The county conducted interviews for Road and Bridge positions during the morning.

City/County

Grace Mayor Jackie Barthlome appeared at the county commissioner meeting as a representative of the city. The county has scheduled

BRAIN TEASERS

quarterly meetings to discuss any issues between the county and cities within. It was agreed that there were no pressing issues of that sort at the moment.

Public Hearing Landfill Fees

The county opened a public hearing on the landfill fees and rates in conjunction with IDAWY. The fees will be set for three years. Apartment rates will be graduated to $100, $140, and $180 over the next three years. New rates for tires were included in the revised fee schedule.

The floor was open for public comment, and there were no comments presented to the board.

Jason Lower from IDAWY asked about the Freedom area, which is where the county line road divides the school district. Billing would follow the same exemptions. “In the past, we’ve always treated anyone on the Idaho side as in-county.” It was agreed to follow the township line.

A motion to adopt the resolution 2024-07 was passed.

Helen Barker, PZ

Barker has talked with a number of companies about taking on the county’s portable toilet service contract. Bids are on the way from several potential providers.

The issue of solar farms in the county has been raised throughout the community, and Barker informed the commission that there have been rumors of a solar farm being planned, though it was reported that while there may be some panels being placed in an area, it was not a “farm”. The issue has become a significant one across the state over the past several years, with both private individuals and large-scale operations showing interest in locating such farms on rural lands. Ordinances to prevent the creation of large energy farms have been passed in many counties, and the issue is likely to be explored

again at the state level over the upcoming session. An MOU regarding flood mitigation in the Grouse Creek area was discussed.

The idea of posting signage detailing the types of structures allowed within the recreational subdivisions in the county was raised. A sign company in Idaho Falls was suggested. There are four such subdivisions in the county. Pebble, Squaw Creek, Soda Springs, and Beaver Dam Canyon.

Aly Schwulst, GIS

Schwulst spoke to the commissioners to coordinate a plan for an upcoming meeting on a new 911 system.

Tom Calton, representing the state, spoke about the next generation 911. He would like to have as many people as possible attend the meeting, especially those who are stakeholders in the 911 system. Because each county has unique concerns and issues, he would prefer to meet with each county individually. The meeting will be completely informational and should last around 2 hours.

Attorney Doug Wood

County Attorney Doug Wood reported that he had attended a multi-jurisdictional training at the fire house. The training included Franklin, Montpelier, Soda and Caribou County. Jared Olson, of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association, provided a caselaw update for law enforcement.

Jill Stoor, County Clerk

The commissioners and staff discussed cell phone service providers. Stoor updated the commissioners on the current liquor license holders. Because the state renewals just went through, the county would like to approve them for 2025. A motion to do so was approved.

Certificate of residencies were approved.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

October 17 – Thursday

Library Story Time (10am)

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

Addition Recovery Program (7pm)

IDAN-HA Movie Homecoming Royalty Assembly/ Parade

October 18 – Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie

FB w/Wendall (Homecoming)

MS Wrestling @ West Side

October 19 – Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie

Homecoming Dance VB Districts

October 20 – Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church Community Choir Rehearsals

October 21 – Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

October 23– Wednesday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Pinochle @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie

MS GBB w/Grace

MS Wrestling @ Grace

GRACE

October 17 – Thursday

Library Story Hour (10am)

Great Idaho Shakeout

VB @ Butte County City P&Z (7pm)

October 18 – Friday

FB w/North Gem

JH Wrestling TD Tourney @ West Side

October 20 – Sunday LDS Services

October 21 – Monday

Book Fair Starts VB Districts Start ASVAB Test

October 23 – Wednesday

JH Wrestling Home w/BL, MV, SS JH GBB @ Soda Springs

BANCROFT

October 17 – Thursday VB Districts Home w/Sho-Ban

October 18 – Friday FB @ Grace

October 19 – Saturday VB Districts

October 20 – Sunday LDS Services

BIRTHDAYS

Craig Boswell, Oct. 1

ValDean Moore, Oct. 1

Charlotte Skinner, Oct. 1

Bonnie Skinner, Oct. 2

Jackie Gessford, Oct. 2

Marjean Duren, Oct. 3

Ann Mendenhall, Oct. 5

Ruth Ann Rasmussen, Oct 6

Tristan Pfeffer, Oct. 8

Sharon Berg, Oct. 12

Rosalie Lemons, Oct. 12

Jeanie Lloyd, Oct. 12

Debbie Rigby, Oct. 17

Kelly Holt, Oct. 18

Charles Prahl, Oct. 19

Connie Lakey, Oct. 20

Erin Olsen, Oct. 20

Chalice Call, Oct. 24

Lynne Weaver, Oct. 26

Julie Hook, Oct. 27

Happy Halloween, Oct 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

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, October 21

Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, October 22

Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit, Veggies

Wednesday, October 23

Dutch Waffle, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, October 24

Sloppy Joe, Tots, Fruit Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, October 21

Sloppy Joe, Cubano Sandwich, Garlicy Green Beans, Strawberries

Tuesday, October 22

Taco Soup, Corn Muffin, Peas, Applesauce

Wednesday, October 23

Super Nachos, Roasted Baby Carrots, Apricots

Thursday, October 24

Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit Jell-O

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, October 21

Hamburger, Tots, Food Choice –Veggie Sticks or Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, October 22

Soft Shell Taco, Food Choice –Seasoned Black Beans, Cowboy Corn Salad or Peaches

Wednesday, October 23

Corndog, Mac & Cheese, Food Choice – California Veggies or Pears

Thursday, October 24

Ravioli, Breadstick, Food Choice – Romaine Salad or Cinnamon Applesauce

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Oct. 18 - French Dip Sandwiches, Broccoli Salad, Juice, Banana Bars

ON THIS DAY

1814 London Beer Flood: Bursting vat at Veux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, killing eight, plus a possible ninth later from alcohol poisoning

1855 Bessemer steelmaking process patented by Henry Bessemer – revolutionizes manufacturing

1888 Thomas Edison files a patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie)

1919 Radio Corporation of America (RCA) is created as a subsidiary of General Electric

1933 Albert Einstein arrives in U.S. as a refugee from Nazi Germany

1972 Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-aling”, is #1

Oct. 23 - Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Cabbage Soup, Lemon Bars

1987 U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan undergoes a modified radical mastectomy

1988 Phillip Morris announces $11 billion tender offer for Kraft

1995 Keith Moore sentenced to 6 years for robbing Sting of $9 million

2006 The United States population reaches 300 million

2007 The Dalai Lama receives the Unites States Congressional Gold Medal

2019 The ‘Blob’, mysterious yellow slime organism (physarum polycephalum) with 720 sexes, moves and can solve problems, to go on display at the Paris Zoological Park

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.

2019

In the early morning hours of Oct. 3, a devastating chimney fire destroyed the home and property of Sherry and Glen Burton in Grays Lake. The home, over 100 years old, was an icon in the community. It was the childhood home of Sherry, and a place where generations of family gathered together. The Burtons had spent the last few years restoring and remodeling the home. Before retiring, the lived in Layton, UT, and also spent nine and a half years in Okinawa, Japan where Glen worked as a civilian employee from Hill Field, and Sherry as a school nurse. Sherry heard a strange noise in the kitchen around 1:30 a.m. and soon found flames and a hole in the wall near the chimney. She was able to get the car out of the garage, and retrieve their dog Charley, as well as her purse, the couples cell phones, and a few items of clothing while Glen called 911 and tried to put out the fire. Officers Caribou County EMTs and the Caribou County Volunteer Fire Department responded with two pump trucks and two tenders, but were battling mechanical issues with their equipment which is set up to connect to a fire hydrant, not a stream. One pump developed too much pressure from having to both pull the water in and pump it out, and the pump blew up. Thayne Fire Department sent first responders to help at 2:30 a.m. Sherry and Glen thanked the firemen, EMTS, police, as well as Bishop Jim Stoor, Relief Society President Jill Stoor, and Mike Houseman.

2014

The Idaho State Police Department has continued to take new reports from various parts of Idaho of people receiving telephone calls from someone claiming to be from the Idaho State Police. The number appearing on the caller ID will show up as an actual number from the Idaho State Police, however, the number has been spooked, meaning the calling party is deliberately falsifying the telephone number of name relayed as the Caller ID information to disguise their identity. This scam appears to be targeting students and professors, as well as foreign nationals, and is telling the person that they call that they have an arrest warrant and the person needs to pay money to clear the warrant or face arrest and deportation. The Idaho State Police reminds the public that they will never call anyone on the telephone to tell them that a warrant has been issued for them. The also do not collect money or any financial information over the phone for any reason.

2009

The theme for Grace high’s Homecoming is “Forever Strong”. The football game will be against West Side. A special halftime show will feature former coaches, to 2009 royalty, candy bombs, and fireworks. The coaches being honored include Don Schiess, Busby Smith, Lew Lamb, Roger Bruce, Jim Patterson, Keith Bitton, Thayne Keele, Lynn Smith, Richard Condie, and Todd Kap. The student members of the parade committee chose Linda Mickelson, Beverly Gibson, Carol Lewis, and Ida Mansfield to be the grand marshals for the homecoming parade. They have been cleaning the high school for a combined 65 years. These ladies are at the school early and late and in between to make sure the school shines. They have become an integral part of the school community and the students want to acknowledge their years of work care for the buildings and the students of Grace High.

2004

A 70-year-old lost hunter from Florida was found in pretty good shape 18 hours after reported missing near Ephraim Valley in the east part of Caribou County near Elk Valley, the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reported last week. The Sheriff’s Office had received a report of a lost deer hunter at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5. The

hunter, Harry Dailey from Florida, had high blood pressure, was diabetic, and was only wearing light clothing at the time he separated from his hunting partners and was not prepared for the 20-degree night that he would face. Search and Rescue members from Caribou, Bear Lake, and Franklin counties responded, including a bloodhound, as well as Idaho Fish and Game officers and horses and hunters in the area. The search was near the Caribou-Bear Lake County border. Dailey was found some 18 hours after he was reported missing in an adjacent drainage in Robertson Creek by a hunter on horseback who had been alerted to watch for him. Jerry Bavaro of CC Search and Rescue said the hunter first spotted a rifle next to a tree and a coffee cup and realized hi may have found something significant.

Efforts by Ed Duren, a retired Extension Livestock specialist, along with the City of Soda Springs and Dar Weaver, who builds and restores wagons and buggies, has brought the Yellowstone Coach that Pres. Teddy Roosevelt rode in through Yellowstone Park back into shape, with hopes to further display it in the city park. Dr. Evan Kackley donated the coach to the city a number of years ago. It has been in a few parades and stored since then but time took its toll and was in need of repairs. That’s when Duren suggested the city officials have it worked over before it was too late. According to the best research available, the coach is somewhat over 100 years old. It is reported to have carried Theodore Roosevelt through America’s most famous national park in 1903. Duren said that the historic coach should be displayed and some place in the city park would be appropriate.

Senator Mike Crapo, the only candidate for U.S. Senator in Idaho history to go uncontested on the general election ballot, will be stopping in Soda Springs on Tuesday, Oct. 19 for a luncheon hosted in his honor. According to Trent Clark, organizer of the luncheon, “This is not a fund-raiser, it is a chance to meet the candidates. Anyone who’d like to meet Sen. Crapo or ask questions about this year’s election is invited to attend—Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. Everyone is invited.”

1999

Tigert Middle School honor students recently spent a day at the Agrium/Conda phosphate mine and plant facilities. The students were divided into three groups and were rotated through sessions addressing careers, mining operations, geology, engineering and reclamation. The day’s activities were culminated by the students viewing a blast from dynamite, which was strategically placed for opening up new mining areas. Agrium/Conda staff members devoted a great deal of time and effort into making into the field trip for the honor students one of the most valuable educational opportunities experienced on this type of activity. The company continues to make the business/school relationship a rewarding experience for all involved.

Youth from Caribou County participated this summer in a 4-H babysitting club. In. addition to learning how to feed and care for children of various ages, they learned home safety, basic first aid and child CPR. Each child that finished the course made a babysitter’s “magic bag” which was entered in the local fair. As a service project, they decided to make small teddy bears to be donated to the local ambulances. These will be carried on board and given to children who are transported by ambulance to help ease their fears. Each future babysitter put her own personality into the bears resulting in some very interesting and unique bears.

1994

The public is being asked to recycle coats that may be outgrown by donating them to the local Beta Sigma Phi of Soda Springs, who will take the clean, gently worn coats or overcoats for re-use in the community. After the items are collected they will be made available at a coat sale in the first part of November. The coat sale is designed as a service project for Caribou County, not a fund-raising activity.

The items will be nominally priced at about a dollar or less. BSP hopes that everyone who is in need of something warm to wear for winter will be able to find something that they need at the sale. Elaine Simmons and Sue LaRue are heading up the donation collection.

A Listening Post on the Portneuf River will be held at Mick’s Market in Bancroft next week. Listening Posts are being held at Downey, Marsh Valley, Bancroft, Lava, Inkom, and Pocatello. The purpose of these Posts is for members of the Portneuf River Watershed Management Team to visit with and hear concerns of the people on the Portneuf River.

Premier Cable II, Ltd., a cable TV company located in Soda Springs, built a dedicated service line into the new Tigert Middle School free of charge. Premier Cable supplies all schools located within their service areas with free cable service. The programming available with cable service provides teachers with another source of educational information which can be used to present lessons and new information. Television is a powerful tool that teachers can use to reinforce lessons and bring information to students which has been unavailable in the past, according to Superintendent Lawrence Rigby.

1984

According to Grant Simons, North Gem beat Clark County 60 to 0, and “it was a boring night for the spectators, but fun for the younger football players.”

Early hunting for ducks and geese was predicted to be on par with the previous year, as the result of abundant water. Nest flooding was not a problem because most streams and wetlands were high during early spring and the birds were forced to nest on high ground. Another poor flight of ducks was predicted for the Pacific Flyway, however. The duck populations in Saskatchewan and Alberta, where many of the ducks bound for Idaho come from, have declined over the previous ten years as a result of drought conditions, few ponds, and poor nesting success.

1969

Wild Merriam Turkeys on the Salmon River were fair game for a 5-day general hunt. Rifle, shotgun or longbow were permissible to bag the game. Turkeys were planted in this area several years ago by the Idaho Fish and Game Dept. They have thrived well. It was reported that hunters registered 50 percent success during the hunt.

Due to the resignation of Gerald Tolman from the Bancroft City Council, three councilmen will be elected in that city Nov. 4. Burt Barfuss has filed for the remaining two years of Tolman’s term. Six other candidates are bidding for the other two councilmen’s four year terms. They are Ferrebee Butterfield, Hyrum McLain, Alton Hatch, Grant Hulse, George Jenkins, and Frank Barker. Menu for Soda Schools:

Monday—Beef pizza with cheese, buttered corn, Jello with bananas, half pint of milk.

Tuesday—Steamed wieners, scalloped potatoes, cheese wedges, buttered peas and carrots, fresh apple, bread, butter, and milk.

Wednesday—Hamburger on a buttered bun, buttered green beans, tossed green salad with tomatoes, fruit cup, and peanut butter cookie, and milk.

Thursday—Chili with crackers, celery and carrot sticks, cinnamon rolls, peaches and milk.

Friday—Swedish meatballs, whipped potatoes with butter and cheese, creamed corn, half a pear, bread, butter, and milk.

Fowler’s Market weekly specials: Pot Roast—53 cents/pound Tide King Size detergent--$1.19 Wonder Bread—4 for $1 Apples—12.5 cents/pound Lean Ground Chuck—74 cents/ pound Mayonnaise qt—49 cents Mandarin Oranges—5 for $1 Regional Forester Floyd Iverson announced the “shovel, axe, and bucket” restriction of Aug. 9, and the “campfire/smoking” restriction, which will be rescinded this month. Donald Shultz, supervisor of the Caribou National Forest, cautions forest use0rs

to continue to be careful with fire, especially during the hunting season. Many of the man-caused fires occur during the hunting season because of the neglect of some hunters to fully extinguish their camp and warming fires prior to leaving the area.

1966

Like all consumers, we are always interested in new products. But there’s one due on the market next month that’s got us puzzled. It’s a low calorie drink that is said to look like beer, tastes like beer, and smells like beer. It will even develop, when poured, a foamy head. Yet, it contains no alcohol. Call us cantankerous if you will, but we take gloomy view of this beverage. Perhaps that’s because of unhappy memories of the near-beer of prohibition days, which was about as near-to-nothing as our American brewers ever got. For the world has enough things in it already that aren’t what they seem—disarmament talks that aren’t disarmament talks, debt limits, blondes and redheads. With all that, and more, do we really need a beer that isn’t beer?

1951

The Harry Sorensen home is rapidly taking shape at its location on Highway 34 north of town. Neils Andersen and Company, builders of Central, are the contractors.

Stockman’s Supply building is getting its face lifted in front. Looks as if it will be a mighty modern looking building when it’s finished. This is more evidence of the progress in our city.

The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce members surveyed the phosphate deposits in the Montpelier vicinity on the “Good Will Tour” through this part of the country a few weeks ago.

If you are a Breakfast Club listener, you know it’s easier to rise with the lark than after one.

The Caribou County Posse took first prize at the Preston Rodeo Friday evening. They were competing with three other posses. On Thursday evening Richmond and Caribou County tied for first place. The 48 Caribou riders were outstanding in their white shirts and maroon ties. The prize was $100 and will be put to good use in the club.

1906

The night operator at this station, who has for some time imagined that he owned the railroad and could insult people at any time he took a notion, has been “canned” and the company is hard at work to fill his place. The wages are, it would seem, sufficient to get a good many for the place as $65 per month is not picked up at every turn of the road.

The Short Line has seen fit to recognize the business done at this station by putting another man at the depot. Allan Strachan is now working inside as clerk and Leland Williams is looking after the freight.

A rumor has been circulating in the vicinity for the past few days to the effect that a headless body has been found buried near Williamsburg but nothing has been reported to confirm it.

Thursday, October 17

Friday, October 18

Saturday, October 19

The Wild Robot (PG) Robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time on a remote island, after the boat transporting her sinks – activated by a curious otter who presses the button on the back of her neck. She is a learning robot who has no idea what her purpose is, apart from to survive.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5)

Wednesday, October 23 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (All seats $5)

Idaho Constitutional Amendment HJR 5

Legislative Council’s Statement of Meaning, Purpose, and Result to Be Accomplished

This proposed constitutional amendment provides that only Idaho residents who are citizens of the United States are eligible to vote in elections in the State of Idaho and that noncitizens are not eligible to vote in any election in the State of Idaho.

Currently, Section 2, Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Idaho provides: “[e]very male or female citizen of the United States, eighteen years old, who has resided in this state, and in the county where he or she offers to vote for the period provided by law, if registered as provided by law, is a qualified elector.” This provision does not expressly prohibit noncitizens from voting. The proposed amendment adds language to provide that only United States citizens may vote in elections in the State of Idaho.

Statements FOR the Proposed Amendment

1. This constitutional amendment is needed to clarify that United States citizenship is a requirement for eligibility to vote in Idaho elections because the current language does not expressly prohibit noncitizens from voting. The proposed amendment will ensure that individuals who are not citizens of the United States do not vote in any government election in the State of Idaho.

2. The amendment is also needed to clarify that the right to vote shall not be granted in the future to individuals who are not citizens of the United States. Noncitizens have been granted the right to vote in some local elections across the United States. Legislation to expand voting to noncitizens has been considered in other states and cities in the United States.

3. Allowing noncitizens to vote in Idaho elections could lead to concerns regarding election integrity and allow for foreign influence in Idaho elections. The proposed constitutional amendment will protect the State of Idaho from such issues.

Statements AGAINST the Proposed Amendment

1. The proposed constitutional amendment is not needed because United States citizenship is currently required for participation in Idaho elections. Under current law, the Idaho Secretary of State requires citizenship and proof of residency with respect to individuals who register to vote, and it is a felony for an individual to provide false information on an Idaho voter registration form. Additionally, federal statute provides that it is a crime for a noncitizen to vote in any federal election.

2. Election fraud involving voting or attempts to vote by noncitizens is not a significant issue in Idaho. Adding additional language to the Idaho Constitution in an effort to solve a problem that is not occurring could inadvertently create new problems or add an additional barrier to registering to vote by new citizens and state residents.

3. The proposed amendment undermines local control of local elections. The amendment would foreclose any opportunity in the future for the Idaho Legislature or local governments in Idaho to authorize noncitizens to vote in certain elections that might directly affect their interests.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a public hearing will be held before the Mayor and City Council of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on the 6th day of November, 2024, at 6:15 pm at the City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, to consider the application of Smith Filter Services, Soda Springs, Idaho, for a De-Annexation Application due to City Services not being provided at the property.

Beginning at the Northwest corner of the NE1/4SW1/4 of said Section 8, and running thence East along the North line of said NE1/4SW1/4, 1320 feet, more or less, to the Northeast corner of said NE1/4SW1/4; thence South along the East line of said NE1/4SW1/4, 1320 feet, more or less, to the Southeast corner of said NE1/4SW1/4, which point is on the North boundary of the Wood Canyon County Road; thence West along the South line of said NE1/4SW1/4 and along the North boundary

of said County Road 333 feet; thence North 40°58' West along the Northerly boundary of said County Road 793 feet; thence North 52°58' West along the said Northerly boundary of said County Road 607 feet, more or less to the West line of said NE1/4SW1/4; thence North along the West line of said NE1/4SW1/4, 378 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning.

If you would like an appointment time to speak, please email andreah@sodaspringsid.com or call Andrea at 208-5472600. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the City Hall at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above hearing should contact Soda Springs City Hall at 208-547-2600 at least seven (7) days before the hearing.

Andrea Haderlie, ClerkTreasurer

Publish: October 17, 2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Mayor and City Council of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on the 6th day of November 2024, at 6:25 pm at the City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, to consider the application for Cameron and Amy Newell, Soda Springs, Idaho, for a De-Annexation Application due to City Services not being provided at the property.

Parcel Number 010000084812, Legal

Description part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 South, Range 42 East of the Boise Meridian, Caribou County, Idaho, being

part of that tract of Land of record in the Office of the Recorder of Caribou County as Instrument No. 199776 as fenced and occupied and commonly known as 2844 Wood Canyon Road, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276.

Andrea Haderlie, ClerkTreasurer Publish: October 17, 2024

By JoAnn Derson

Amendment Text Section 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS. Every male or female citizen of the United States, eighteen years old, who has resided in this state, and in the county where he or she offers to vote for the period provided by law, if registered as provided by law, is a qualified elector. No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be a qualified elector in any election held within the state of Idaho.

JoAnn Derson

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10/1 David Braxton Jones Quinlan

10/2 Jedediah Grady Golson

Heather Jorgensen

10/7 Jeremiah Dalton

10/7

10/11

Annual meeting of The Last Chance Canal Company, Ltd. will be held at the American Legion Hall, Grace, Caribou County, Idaho on Monday November 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. for the following purposes.

1.To review and approve annual reports pertaining to the financial condition and general operation of the company.

2.To elect such directors to the Board of directors to fill any vacancies in said board as set forth in the by-laws of the corporation and to hold office for such terms as may be required and until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify.

3.To transact any and all other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

The close of business on September 30, 2024, has been fixed as the date of record for determining stockholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The stock transfer books for the corporation will remain closed from that date until the annual meeting is adjourned.

All Stockholders are urged to attend the meeting in person or by proxy. If you do not expect to attend the meeting and desire to have the stock registered in your name voted at the meeting, you are requested by the management to fill in, sign and return promptly, a proxy.

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INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR PREPERMIT CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL FOR A STORMWATER POND AT THE ITAFOS CONDA FACILITY, IN SODA SPRINGS

In compliance with Section 58.01.01.213, Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho, notice is hereby given that Itafos Conda, LLC, in Soda Springs, Idaho will apply to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) for a 15-day pre-permit construction approval for an ore beneficiation project.

An informational meeting will be held at the Itafos Conda facility, located at 3010 Conda Rd, in Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho, in the main conference room. The meeting will be held on October 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (MDT).

Members of the public are welcome to attend the informational meeting for further information on the proposed process, proposed emissions, applicable rules, and procedures followed to obtain a permit. Interested parties are informed to contact IDEQ if they want to request a public comment period.

The application will be submitted 10 days in advance of the meeting and will be available on IDEQ’s web page, as is the ability to request a comment period on IDEQ’s proposed action.

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NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY

SHERIFF

Jeramiah John Goodsell, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Liying He, NA, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Hector David Hernandezzelaya, Moorpark, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Kellsey Dawn Kneebone, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ting-Wei Lin, Taoyuan City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jianrong Lu, Shanghai, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Jun Ma, Sunnyvale, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Maximilian Garrett

Marberger, Westminster, speeding (16 mph or over),

$98.50, costs $56.50

Wallace Dan Parkin, Clearfield, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs

$56.50

Hernandez Flores Ruben Antonio, Canovanas, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Yosari Janet Silva, Hous -

ton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Delray Robert Tree, Orem, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Brindin Zane Wallace, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Emma Wiscombe, Saint Charles, fail to fasten plates properly or be clearly legible, $10.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Hailey Gayle Hill, Saint Anthony, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Taiki Morishita, Novi, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Brooklyn N Snow, Highland, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Frank William Zimmerman, Danvers, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Abbigail Katilynn Robinson, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Nicole Sharp, Amalga, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Aaron Knell Smith, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Daniel Harris Mickelson

December 27, 1928 – October 12, 2024

Daniel Harris Mickelson, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Preston, Idaho. He was born December 27, 1928 at home in Lago, Idaho. His parents were Harris Anton Mickelson and Norma Letham. He was the third child of eleven. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Lago. Daniel graduated from Grace High School in 1947. After graduation he continued working on the family farm. In 1948, Daniel married Ruby Elizabeth Holderness. They had one child, Connie. They were later divorced. Daniel married Rose Mary Gilpin in 1957. They were parents to six children. They moved from Lago to Basalt, Idaho in 1958. They made many life-long friends while in Basalt. They returned to Lago in 1963 where Daniel bought his Uncle Raymond “Butch” Swenson’s farm. They named the farm Dew Vale Farm. In 2003, Daniel and Rose Mary’s son, Shawn, died in a farming accident. This was very devastating for them. They then moved to Grace but the farm was just too much for him. He sold the farm and tried to settle down in Grace. He had always worked long, hard hours, and retirement wasn’t easy for him. Daniel was inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2012. He loved his family including his many brothers and sisters, his nieces and nephews, cousins, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved good dairy cattle, good horses, numbers, building things and serving in the temple. Some other things he enjoyed were fishing, playing games, travelling to dairy conventions, visiting with friends, serving in church callings, and later in life, he

became a Utah Jazz fan.

He is survived by his wife Rose Mary, his children Connie Mickelson, Blaine Mickelson (Cris), Lenae Manhart (Kevin), Stanley Mickelson (Juliet), Lettie Harrison (Steve), Shawn’s wife Mandi, and Nolan Mickelson (Marcia). His surviving sisters are Norma Putnam, Helen Christensen and Nila Panter. He has 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Riley, Norris and Lawrence, and four sisters IdaBelle, Ardelle, Aloma, and Neta and his son Shawn Mickelson.

Funeral services will be held in Niter, Idaho on Saturday October 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building. Viewings will also be held there Friday the 18th from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 –11:30 a.m.

David Lee Schwartz

December 24, 1939 – October 11, 2024

David Lee Schwartz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old.

Born on December 24, 1939, in Preston, Idaho, David was the youngest of five children born to John and Venna Schwartz. He was welcomed home by his adoring sisters, Mae, Nada, and Helen, and his big brother, Keith. David’s childhood on the family farm south of Dayton was filled with laughter, mischief, and memories that fostered lifelong bonds. He often fondly recalled sneaking across the fence to visit friends and family during long days in the beet fields— moments that set the tone for a life rich in cherished relationships.

A graduate of West Side High School in 1958, David embraced his love for sports, agriculture, and scouting. While he briefly pursued college, he quickly realized that farm life was his true calling. Following his heart, he married his high school sweetheart, Anna, on September 23, 1960, in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Together, they raised four wonderful children: Daren J., Kerry Lyn, David Wade, and Tifani Ann, instilling in them the values of love, hard work, and compassion.

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Francis "Frank" Anthony Hamill

July 12, 1930 – October 6, 2024

Francis "Frank" Anthony Hamill passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at the age of 94, in Arbuckle, CA. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by his wife of 70 years, Joan, his brother Patrick, his sons Tony (Carolyn), Matt (Mary), and John (Ann), son-in-law Christopher, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his sisters Nancy, Mary and Jackie, and his beloved daughter, Anne.

Born on July 12, 1930, in Potrerillos Chile, Frank began to distinguish himself early in life. He showcased his athletic talents as a sprinter in the 400 and 800-meter events at the Pan American Games during his high school years. After graduating from the University of Utah, he began a remarkable career in mining engineering, spanning over four decades. His work took him from gold mining in Nicaragua to phosphate mining in Idaho. Notably, he helped engineer and build California's first long-distance slurry pipeline for the cement industry and was issued the only unlimited blasting license in the state at the time.

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Frank had an adventurous spirit. He was an accomplished aviator with nearly 5,000 hours of flight time, and a passionate writer who self-published

his works. He also loved the outdoors. He enjoyed skiing into his eighth decade, and his farm life kept him active and healthy long after retirement.

A devout member of the Catholic Church, Frank's faith was an integral part of his life. To celebrate that life of faith, a memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Colusa on October 26th at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, honoring Frank's commitment to education and faith.

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David’s adventurous spirit was nurtured by his love for scouting, while his early experiences in agriculture forged a strong work ethic. At just fourteen, he began hauling milk for Perry Phillips, igniting a passion for trucking that would define his career for over five decades. Owning his own rigs for forty-six years, David demonstrated unwavering dedication to his work and to the people he served.

Growing up in a close-knit community, David was surrounded by cousins who felt like siblings, and together they shared countless joyful adventures. The Schwartz family gatherings, filled with laughter and love, were a testament to the strong family bonds David cherished throughout his life.

A man of integrity and kindness, David was always mindful of others,

embodying the spirit of giving instilled by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Anna, of Smithfield, Utah; three sons and one daughter, Daren (Angela) Schwartz of Pasco, Washington, Kerry (Sandi) Schwartz of Lehi, Utah, Wade (Bill) Schwartz of Centralia, Washington, and Tifani Schwartz of Logan, Utah; as well as seven grandchildren, plus three grandchildren by choice, and three great-grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by his parents, John and Venna, and his siblings, Keith, Mae Pugmire, Nada Jeo, and Helen Robbins. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Birch Creek Assisted Living Facility and Atlas Hospice for their compassionate, loving, and attentive care of David during his final days. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East, Preston, Idaho. Viewings will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and again on Saturday from 10:3011:30 p.m. also at Webb Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com.

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David Lee Schwartz will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy of love, hard work, and generosity will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

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City Council Soda Springs Wed Oct 2, 2024

A regular meeting of the Soda Springs City Council was held on October 2.

Citizen Input

The floor was opened for citizen input. Since the summer months, citizen input has been opened at both the beginning and the end of the meeting. The attempt is to give more people the opportunity to raise concerns with the city council or engage on issues. Often, there is minimal citizen input during these input sessions, but they undeniably do provide a chance for engagement.

Hearing Zoning Request (Reclass Lot 1,2,3,4 of Block 17)

A public hearing on the matter of a zoning request was opened on the matter of a rezoning of tracts of land east of town. One written comment was received, as well as public comments from Monica Smith asking whether the property near the location will have to change driveways. Engineer Alan Skinner stated that it would not.

The rezone to a Commercial 2 from Residential 3 will allow the developers to get SBSC funding which will reduce costs for everyone.

A discussion about the exact location of the development was held, with aerial images used to help clarify the location. Smith stated that the road for the development would create some problems, and noted that it was unfortunate for her father who owns the adjacent land.

The public hearing was closed.

Council discussed the matter, consulting the minutes of the Planning and Zoning meeting in which PZ had recommended to approve the rezone from r3 to c2, which it found to be in accordance with the comprehensive plan. The motion carried in PZ. Councilmember Ryan Carpenter noted that he felt the council’s hands were tied by the fact that the development met the requirements, and there was no reason to deny it on the basis of the rules. “I agree with Ryan that change is not always easy, but there is a platted street there,” Councilmember Gritton said.

Councilmember Rod Worthington noted that the Comp Plan had been worked on for several years to try to find the right balance with growth etc, and he motioned to approve the rezone from r3 to c2 in accord with comprehensive plan.

The council looked at the allowed uses for the zone, and CM Paul Gritton asked whether those things all might potentially be put onto that property. Council President Hart answered yes, by the statute or conditional use. Storage units are approved in C1, but require a

Conditional Use Permit in C2, so that would require a hearing. Roll call was all ayes, and the rezone was approved.

Enders Discussion

The lessee and a committee representing the city will be meeting to determine what course of action with regard to the lease on the building will be appropriate for both parties moving forward. In past meetings, increasing the cost of the lease has been discussed, as has potentially sharing the lease between multiple parties, selling the building outright, and several other possibilities.

Project Updates

Ledge Creek property. Some commitment from the county [silica loads] and some from Kiewit have been obtained. Engineer Skinner thinks that they can stockpile the sand until they need it to keep it ready for use. The project is moving along, and should ultimately increase the trails by 11.5 miles.

Skinner reported that the County wondered about a suspension bridge behind the hospital, and suggested possibly a loop around the land that sticks out into the reservoir.

Gritton spoke to Cody about hauling some fill to the shooting range. The gun club president and Councilmember Gritton think that the range needs to be shut down during hauling, as this is the busiest season for the range.

Main Street Schedule

According to Engineer Alan Skinner, completion should still be on track for the end of October. All sewer and water lines are connected. The old systems are abandoned and backfill is being put in. Survey is done for curb and gutter. Sidewalk will take another day.

End of the month is still the goal and the prediction for the project. West side should be done soon.

Councilmember Gritton asked whether weather could delay the project. Skinner reported that frost going into the ground could, but it wasn’t expected it. LED lights on 24 poles are expected.

Greenfield Bldg Const Status

The interior of the Greenfield bldg. is making progress. This is the city shop area. The concrete crew will do the steps of the senior center, as well as start on the bldg. sometime next week. The frames are there, but there may be some elements not there yet. Everything but insulation and siding was donated.

PRV Report

This is related to pressure in the

water system. PRV is necessary to balance out system for water with regard to growth. The City signed an agreement with Bayer to supply the drinking water system. The agreement is mutually beneficial. Councilmember Gritton thanked council for their time and work.

Resolution/Fee Schedule

Following up on last time’s discussion, some changes potentially needed to be made to the fee schedule. Attorney Tom Smith says that business license and travelling concessions are set in city code. He recommends saying “per city code” for many things which are not otherwise specifically detailed, but eventually the code should be adjusted to that effect.

Alcohol catering permit is specified in state code at $20, which is what the city will have to go with. Records request. Anything over 100 pages is .25 page. Anything over 2 hours of work, the rate should be at the hourly of the lowest paid person. Code says it has to be the actual cost of the labor and devices.

Tom Smith pointed out that resolutions can be changed whenever they need to, so there’s no reason not to.

PG motioned to approve 2024-5 Fee schedule. Passed unan.

Department Heads

Hope Hansen Hansen spoke to the council about library events. Monday is scheduled for the visit of Randy’L Teton, and the library is hoping for a really good turnout.

The Festival of Trees is scheduled for December, as a fundraiser for the Friends of Library. Those interested in supporting the event can provide donations or enter their own tree. The trees will be in the library. $250/$500/$1000 are options for donations to the Friends of the Library to decorate the trees on behalf of. Future goals include expanding the event even further.

Dan Squires

Squires reported that it had been a “Week for leaks” with the crew dealing with four of them, which had been handled.

Justin Hansen Hansen noted that it was the time of year to clear out dead brush from park. The crew has cleaned out lilacs in Hooper Springs. He reported that the water pressure at Hooper Springs is too high.

The crew is also clearing out Kelly Park pond, and has been working on the geyser a lot over the last months.

Cowboys Take A Step Towards Playoff Berth

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New carpet in city hall is now installed. Hansen reported that the city’s Street sweeper is going on 13 years, so it’s time to start looking for a new one. $37K is a price for a lease. Hansen noted that leasing is a good option for most important equip, as it remains under warranty throughout its use.

CJ Thought about giving some junior badges to Dan and MH.

SRO Trevyn Phelps is working with Idaho Office of Drug Policy. SSHS Student Council will do a DUI event as a part of awareness raising.

Homecoming is the week of the 14th and the parade will be on Thursday.

Misc

The new Maverik will open 6 a.m. next Monday. The certificate of occupancy has been issued.

Council meetings moving forward. The time for city council meetings is laid out in the city’s ordinances, and any permanent changes will need to come through a resolution passed by the council. Meetings have been set for 6:00 p.m., rather than 5:00 p.m. for the last several months as a result of the need for scheduling as a trial to see whether attendance at meetings increases with the time change, and to allow Councilmember Rod Worthington to fulfill his duties as a coach with the Cardinals football team. The council extended the later meeting time through the end of the year, but will require a resolution to make the move permanent if they decide to do so.

Councilmember Paul Gritton raised the issue of city business licenses. As the result of some uncertainty about a business in town that some departments had not been aware of, Gritton would like to revise the business license process for a business in town. The revision would ensure that all of the dept heads would be advised of the new businesses. They would need to approve of a change to the licensing process. Attorney Tom Smith stated that the Fee Schedule would just need to be revised.

In the city code, it says that each application should be investigated by city. A resolution to adjust the business license process will potentially be presented at the next meeting on October 16.

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With just a couple of weeks left in the regular season the North Gem Cowboys took a giant step in the right direction as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. The Cowboys traveled to Mackay last Friday for a Rocky Mountain Conference showdown with the Miners. With the playoff picture tightening up, a Cowboy loss would just about eliminate them from contention. That is a fate that the Cowboys are determined to avoid this year after last season's disappointing finish where they were just edged out of the playoffs due to some tiebreaker scoring. As things started off last Friday, the Cowboys and Miners looked as if they were in for a long slugfest. The Miners received the opening kickoff and chewed up just over six minutes to draw first blood and go up on North Gem 8-0. The Cowboys answered back with some good runs by Rusty Hatch and the game was tied up with eight points each. On the ensuing Mackay possession, the Miners helped the Cowboys defense out by committing several penalties and were forced to punt. A few plays later and the Cowboys were in the endzone again, this time off of a Yost

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On the opening drive of the second, the Miners moved the ball early, but eventually the Cowboys were able to make a defensive stop on fourth down and force the turnover on downs. North Gem took advantage of the turnover, marching down the field with the big play on the drive being a pass to Ryver Hayden to set the Cowboys up in scoring position. Hatch finished the drive off with back-toback quarterback sneaks that ended in the endzone. North Gem now felt in control of the game, leading 24-8 with under five minutes left in the first half. With the Miners on offense and moving down the field in the closing seconds of the first half, things got just a little chippy with several penalties called mostly on the Miners side of the ball. The Cowboys defense made another stand, but this time the Miner’s drive ended with an interception by Ryver Haden.

The third quarter started off rough for the Cowboys. The opening kickoff was a ground burner down the middle of the field that took a big hop right over the Cowboys return man. North Gem was

able to get on the ball but would have to start deep in their own territory. Just a couple of plays later the Cowboys coughed up a fumble and the Miners were given great field position. The Miners then fumbled the ball near the goaline. After an officials’ gathering, a controversial touchdown was awarded to the Miners and the Cowboy lead was cut to 24-14 less than two minutes into the second half. After several more flags were thrown and each team trading punts, Yost was able to break loose again from thirty-three yards out and the Cowboy lead was pushed back up to a 30-14 lead.

From there the Cowboys rolled to victory, adding a Hatch scoring run and a safety in the third quarter, then tacking on three more scores in the fourth. The final score in this one was 62-14. The Cowboy pass defense looked much stronger in this game as they limited the passing yards for the Miners. On the downside there were several penalties called on both teams. This is something the Cowboys will have to address as their competition in the final two weeks of the season will take a step up with 2A Grace and Rocky Mountain Conference leaders Rockland to finish off the season.

1. Name the University of Oregon Ducks basketball star who was selected No. 1 overall by the New York Liberty in the 2020 WNBA Draft.

2. What former CBS and ESPN sportscaster founded sports media content company Walk Swiftly Productions in 2017?

3. What study, first published in 1995, retroactively established rankings for college basketball teams from 1895-1948 before national polling existed?

4. Which legendary Hawaii Rainbow Warriors quarterback had more NCAA career yards passing: Timmy Chang or Colt Brennan?

5. Rangers, Celtic, Dundee, Hibernian and Aberdeen are clubs competing in the top division of what soccer league?

6. In 2011, Charl Schwartzel became the third golfer from what country to win the Masters?

7. Name the “skeletal” offensive formation in American football - popular in the 1970s and ‘80s - that features a quarterback, a fullback and two halfbacks.

Answers

1. Sabrina Ionescu. 2. Bonnie Bernstein. 3. The Premo-Porretta Power Poll. 4. Chang, with 17,072 (Brennan had 14,193).

5. Scottish Professional Football League.

(Brennan had 14,193).

Grace Senior Night

Manager Ellie Robbins

Ellie has been involved in volleyball, FFA, Serendipity, and participated in Girls State. She also enjoys riding horses and spending time with her family and friends, Her favorite memory of volleyball is “When I bet them all donuts, then they actually won and I had to hold up my end of the deal.” Ellie’s future plans include either hiring on as Summer help at the Grace Power Plant or going to Perry, Utah to attend cosmetology school. Ellie’s advice for future Grizzly athletes is “Don’t give up on yourself no matter how hard it gets.”

Kate Williams, #4

Kate Wiliams has been involve in 4 years of volleyball, 2 years of track, 2 years of BPA, 5 years of Serendipity, including serving as the Choir President this year, 2 years of Pep Band, Caribou’s Distinguished Young Woman, 3 years of Spring Musical, and 4 years of Social Dance Club. Her favorite memory of volleyball is at state last year when “everyone in my hotel room was telling scary stories at midnight and then we couldn’t sleep that whole night.” Her future plans include an Associates Degree at BYU-Idaho, serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints, then possibly earning further degrees and finally getting married, raising a big family in a beautiful house with a garden, and teaching piano for the rest of her life. Kate advice to future Grizzly athletes is “Never beat yourself up when you’re doing your best. Don’t let others’ perceptions, judgements, or opinions about you stop you from doing what you love and doing it the best you can. Also, always look for ways to become better and to be a leader on your team, and never get cocky— you’re teammates will thank you.”

Evie Olenslager, #1

Evie plays volleyball and basketball; this is her first year playing sports for Grace High School. In her free time, Evie like to hike in the mountains, spend time with her family and friends, and loves to have a good time. Her favorite memory of volleyball is when Coach Andrea got her Crumbl Cookies for being a “blocking queen!” She also enjoys dancing around in the locaker room with her team before games. Her future plans have not been decided yet, but if you know Evie, you know it will be something great. Evie’s advice for future Grizzly athletes is to “Go have fun and if it isn’t fun… make it fun!”

Josie Newby, #10

Josie has been involved in 4 years of volleyball, 3 years of wrestling. She is currently the Student Body President, making this her 3rd year in student government, 1 year of Serendipity, 2 years of National Honor Society, and 4 years of Social Dance Club. Her favorite memory from volleyball is falling face first into a ditch, while toilet papering Kayci. Her future plans include getting a good education, seeing the world, and having a happy family. Josie’s advice for future Grizzly athletes is to “Enjoy every moment and have fun because it will be gone before you know it.”

Cardinals Look Forward To Homecoming Game

Jody Reeves

Last Friday, the Soda Springs football team traveled to number two ranked Declo. The score results were not unexpected from the lopsided match-up. Prior to the start of last Friday's game, the Hornets had only given up five total touchdowns on the season while Soda had only scored four touchdowns of their own this season. At the completion of the game neither one of those statistics would change as the Hornets rolled over the Cardinals 47-0. The Cardinals continue to show glimpses of quality play but also continue to make errors with penalties and turnovers. Soda will get a chance to improve in those areas this week as they prepare for their homecoming game against Wendell. The homecoming game with the Trojans is the most favorable matchup the Cardinals have faced all sea-

Lady Grizzlies Honor Seniors

Jody Reeves

Last Thursday the Lady Grizzly volleyball team took to their home court for the final time this season. The Grizzlies hosted top ranked Malad, but prior to the opening serve Grace took the opportunity to honor their three senior players as well as their senior manager. The three senior players for Grace are Josie Newby, Kate Williams, and Evie Olenslager with senior manager Ellie Robbins. The four girls were escorted onto the court by their parents and given small gifts by the team and cheerleaders.

Once the senior presentation was over the game got underway. As I mentioned, the Malad Dragons are a top ranked 3A team that have been rolling over teams including the Grizzlies earlier this season. The Grizzlies were not expected to put up much of a fight against the bigger Dragon team, but Grace came ready to play. In addition to great performances by the three senior athletes the Lady Grizzlies also rotated in some younger girls that added some depth to their bench. Sophomores Brooklyn Porter and Brook Wakefield were used heavily in the first few sets and brought some great energy to go along with the older girls. Seniors Olenslager and Williams worked the net well earning blocks and kills while Newby was a leader in the backcourt. Newby used her role as libero to guide

the team while coming up with some great digs. Malad did take control of the first set early but the scrappy Grizzlies would not go away. After trailing early in the set 10-4 Grace used a timeout and came out on fire. The Grizzlies closed the gap quickly, eventually tying the game at eighteen points a piece. The Grizzlies kept up the fight tying the set three more times before finally falling in the first set 25-23.

In the second set the Grizzlies continued to fight to stay in the game and at the midway point of the set they trailed 13-12. Unfortunately, that would be as close as the Grizzlies would get for the rest of the evening. The Dragons began to flex their muscles finishing off the second set by outscoring the Grizzlies 12-2 with the final score of 25-14. The third and final set would be more of the same as the Grizzlies would really take it on the chin losing the third set by the score of 25-11.

Despite the loss the Grizzlies have to feel good about the improved playing they have seen in recent weeks. They will continue to be put to the test as they wrap up the regular season this week with trips to Soda Springs and Butte County. Two very solid squads. Following their trip to Butte County on Thursday the Grizzlies will have to turn right back around and face the Pirates again in the two team district playoff that starts Monday the 21st.

Grizzlies Finish Regular Season At Firth

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son. The two teams sit at the bottom of the conference with no chance of making the playoffs. That means this game will be all about pride. As things stand now, the Soda Springs Cardinals have the edge in the maxpreps rankings sitting at fifteenth while Wendell sits in eighteenth place. Wendelll has the edge on offense as they have been able to score multiple touchdowns in three of their games this season while the Cardinals have yet to score twice in the same game. On the flip side the Cardinal defense has a slight edge in points allowed. This is an intriguing matchup that should be very entertaining to watch. Get out and take part in all of the Homecoming festivities this week and finish things off with supporting a great group of young men that will be fighting for their first win of the season in their last home appearance of the year.

The Grace Grizzly cross country teams took in their last race of the regular season last week and will now prepare to make a run at some district titles next week. The Grizzly boys and girls teams wrapped up the season at the Firth Invitational. The course is essentially a two lap race that encompasses the football, baseball and softball fields with varying types of surfaces. There are a few small hills on the course that eventually ends on the high school track for the final three hundred meters. The day was unseasonably warm adding an extra challenge to the runners. The race was smaller than some of the bigger well known races ran by the Grizzlies this season but still featured some stiff competition. Fifteen boys teams competed in the varsity race with just over one hundred individual runners. The Grizzly boys team took tenth place but was only bested by one 3A school and finished highest amongst all 1A and 2A schools. The Grizzly men only entered five runners in the race with Adrian Mejia once again finishing as the fastest Grace team

member. Mejia placed 24th with a time of 17:40.4. The other Grizzly members were Brock Johnson (40) 18:15.2, Colt Coleman (50) 18:33.4, Jonah Wilkerson (66) 19:06.5 and Cutler Andersen (90) 21:32.8

The Lady Grizzlies placed very well finishing fourth as a team with 134pts. They were only beaten by three 4A schools who were Sugar-Salem 82pts, Snake River 108pts, and just edging the Grizzlies was Teton with 133pts. Individually the Coleman sisters finished highest for the Grizzlies who had seven girls entered in the race. Oldest sister Cally Coleman placed best in 5th place with a time of 20:12.4. Lily Coleman led the rest of the Lady Grizzlies with her placing of 18th with a time of 21:00.2. The rest of the Lady Grizzlies were as follows, Kallie Stoddard (27) 21:44.3, Lilly Gilbert (32) 21:58.5, Breanna Heer (53) 23:12.6, Shaston Lloyd (79) 25:07.1, and Hayden Ball (87) 25:56.9.

The Grizzlies will be out of action this week before taking on the course at Kelly Park for the district championship races on Thursday the 24th.

Senior Evie Olenslager goes for a kill on senior night inside the Grizzly Den.

Grizzlies Take A Long Trip North Lady Cowboy’s Start Tournament Play

Jody Reeves

Last Friday, the Grace Grizzlies found themselves in Kooskia facing the Clearwater Valley Rams. The trip was a two night trek for the Grizzlies. The Grace football team left to head north late Thursday night. They delayed their leave time so that they could stay home long enough to support the Grace volleyball team on their senior night. After pulling out of Grace at 8:30 Thursday night, the Grizzlies made it to Jerome where they spent the night. On Friday morning, the Grizzlies continued their trip up north arriving at the game field in Clearwater Valley with time to spare. Even with the long road trip, the Grizzlies entered the game as the favorites to win. Neither team has had a game at full strength this season as both squads have had banged up players keeping them from their full potential. On Friday night each team saw the return of some key players to their lineups, increasing the strength of each team. The Rams welcomed back their quarterback who has missed much of the season. The Grizzlies were thrilled to have versatile player Braden Kimball back on the field for the first time since their opening game of the season. Kimball would play a crucial role in the game plan for the Grizzlies.

The game started with the Grizzlies on the receiving end of an attempted onside kick from the Rams. With the recovery, the Grizzlies were set up near midfield. It would only take Grace two plays to score. On the second play from scrimmage, Draper pitched the ball to Mathews who broke a tackle and ran for forty-nine yards and the score. The lead didn't last long however, as the Rams scored on a run of their own from midfield and the game was tied at six.

On just the Grizzlies third offensive play Kimball made his presence known scoring a touchdown from sixty-five yards out and Grace took the lead once again 14-6. After some fast and furious scoring the defenses settled in. The Grace defense made the first stop forcing a turnover on downs. Following the turnover the Grizzlies put together a good drive taking the ball all the way down to the three yard line facing a fourth and goal. A missed block and a blitzing linebacker doomed the Grizzlies as they were caught in the backfield turning the ball over on downs at the ten yard line and the first quarter came to a close.

In the second quarter of the game the Grizzly defense continued to hold forcing the Rams to punt on the next possession. Following the punt

Grace made a long drive capped off with a touchdown pass to Derek Hill from Draper and the Grizzlies pushed the lead to 22-6. The first half would come to an end when the Grizzly defense once again forced a turnover on downs.

The entirety of the third quarter was a defensive battle. The Rams would start the quarter in good field position and on offense. After driving down near the goaline the Grace defense made a stand. With the Rams having a fourth and goal they ran the ball outside and looked like they would score but the Grace defense got there in time knocking the runner out of bounds at the two yard line. Grace would get out of the shadow of the endzone with another good pass play to Hill but their drive would stall as well and the quarter would end with them turning the ball over on downs near midfield.

Starting the fourth the Rams would slip past the stout Grizzly defense with their second score of the game. The score now stood at 22-12. After scoring the Rams kicked an onside kick that they recovered, setting themselves up in good position again. Kimball made his next big play with the Rams driving when he made a diving interception at the four yard line. Once again the Grizzlies needed to get some breathing room and got it with a pass to Cooper Andersen. Once the Grizzlies got the ball out away from the goal line it didn't take them long to score this time with another Kimball run and the score stretched to 30-12. Once again the Rams would be able to move the ball down the field but once again the Grace defense would make a stand in the red zone. Following a turnover on downs the Grizzlies took possession with just twenty-seven seconds left. With the nature of the maxprep playoff rankings the Grace coaches made the decision to not go to victory formation. They felt they needed one more score to keep them in the playoff race. After some completed passes and a penalty that went against the Grizzlies which negated a score Grace was left with one second on the clock and a final chance at a hail mary. Draper took the snap and heaved the ball to the back of the endzone where who else but Braden Kimball came down with the ball with the time expired. Grace gets the win in this one 36-12.

This Friday the Grizzlies host cross county rival North Gem for the Grizzlies senior night. This will be a fun game to watch with a lot of senior power from each team. Kickoff is an early one at 6:00 p.m.

Jody Reeves

Last week, the North Gem volleyball team finished off the regular season by hosting Taylors Crossing. With both teams sitting near the bottom of the Rocky Mountain Conference, a trip to the play-in round of the district tournament this week was a sure thing. However, seeding still needed to be decided, and it never hurts to go into a tournament on a winning streak with some confidence. North Gem had the home court advantage and seemed to have the edge in talent as well. The Lady Cowboys easily took the first set winning 25-16. The second set would be much more competitive with the Eagles edging out the Cowboys 26-24 evening up the match at one set each. North Gem turned things back on in the third set and ran away with it winning 25-14. With the 2-1 set lead the Cowboys just needed one more set win to take the match. That's just what the Cowboys did. The set was a little tighter but the Cowboys grabbed the win 25-21.

With the win North Gem earned the seventh seed in the eleven team con-

ference tournament. Round one of the tournament takes place on Thursday with high seed hosting. North Gem will be facing the ten seeded Sho-ban Lady Chiefs. That game will be held at North Gem High School at 6:00 p.m. In their only regular season meeting the Cowboys easily defeated the Chiefs in three sets holding Sho-Ban to single digits in each set. Following the opening round on Thursday night the remainder of the tournament will be held on the neutral court of Shelley High School beginning on Saturday. If North Gem wins on Thursday night they will face Mackay at 11:30 on Saturday. A loss will put them into the losers bracket against the loser of Leadore and Challis. No matter where they land on Saturday they will have their hands full. The Cowboys have only won a total of one set against those three teams this season. That being said the Cowboys seem to be on a roll as of late and are primed to pull off an upset over any one of the teams. Cowboy fans get ready. Playoff time is here!

Lady Cards Swat The Hornets

Jody Reeves

Earlier this season, the Soda Springs Lady Cardinals traveled to Declo to take on the Declo Hornets. What ensued could easily be considered the most thrilling match of the year. It was one of those matches that becomes an instant classic. The two evenly matched teams battled back and forth throughout the night, going the full five sets with one set score exceeding thirty points. Unfortunately for the Lady Cardinals, that match ended with the Hornets getting the win three sets to two.

Ever since that match, I have personally been looking forward to round two between these teams. The rematch took place last Wednesday at the Bird Nest in Soda Springs. The Lady Cardinals came out with lots of energy and jumped all over the Hornets in the early going. The Cardinals built a lead out to 12-6 at one point. It looked as if maybe the Cardinals would run away with this highly anticipated rematch, but the Hornets had other plans. Slowly but surely Declo fought their way back into the match, eventually tying then passing the Cardinals on the scoreboard. The importance of the game became very evident with each team taking timeouts towards the end of the first set to

try to gain an advantage. Neither team would earn much of an advantage and the first set went into extra points with the Cardinals eventually coming away with the 27-25 win.

Set number two was be much of the same, with the teams going toe-to-toe, with Declo grabbing the early lead then Soda Springs battling back into the game. Once the teams reached the midway point of the set, things stayed tight. When the scores hit the twenty point mark, the Lady Cards were able to get just a small cushion, winning the second set by the score of 25-21.

The third set belonged to the Cardinals throughout. The lead was never dominating but significant enough to hold to the end, winning the set 25-15 and the match three games to none. The Lady Cardinals earned their revenge on the Hornets evening the season series.

The Lady Cardinals have a busy week as they wrap up the regular season. They were home against Grace on Tuesday and faced off with Malad on Wednesday. The ladies will get a short break as the district tournament kicks off on Saturday. At the time of the writing of this article the location and time were not yet known. Watch for a recap of the district tournament and where the Cardinals stand in next week's edition of the Idaho Enterprise.

The Grizzly defense made several crucial plays bottling up the Rams run game.

Kymberli Jensen sets the ball up during this home game. Photo credit Jamie Hill.

Sage Daniels jumps for a spike for the Lady Cowboys Photo credit Jamie Hill.

The Lady Cardinals during the announcing of starting lineups.

The Lady Cards have shown great unity and improvement throughout the season.