The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | October 24, 2024

Grizz And Cowboys Battle On Grace’s Senior Night

BY JODY REEVES

Last Friday night the Grace Grizzlies and North Gem Cowboys played in a cross county match-up of two potential playoff teams. This game was also a cross classification match-up, with Grace being 2A and North Gem in the 1A classification. Both teams are senior heavy and battling for playoff position in their respective classifications. With the new Max Preps rankings system in Idaho, even these non-conference games can have an impact on teams’ playoff hopes. In addition to all of the playoff implications, there was the additional matter of county bragging rights, as well as it being Grace’s senior night.

Prior to the kickoff Grace honored its nine senior football players as they were escorted out onto the field by their parents. The nine senior players are Braden Kimball, Derek Hill, Bryant Jensen, Brett Hobbs, Kaylum Balczeski, Carson Welch, Trevor Mathews, Landon Moss and Carson Reeves. Later in the evening Grace also honored their senior cross country runners and cheerleader. Senior cross country runners are Laxin VanGass, Lilly Gilbert, Breanna Heer, Cally Coleman, and cheerleader Aleah Medina.

The game started with North Gem kicking off to the Grizzlies. A freshman got things started for Grace as Dillon Wood returned the kick for good yardage, setting the Grizzlies up with good field position. It would not take Grace long to put points on the board and those points came from senior Brett Hobbs, after which Gavin Draper added the two point conversion and Grace led 8-0 just one and a half minutes into the game. The next few possessions were dominated by defense. The Cowboys were forced to punt on their opening drive then North Gem made a big stand on a Grizzly fourth down to regain possession of the ball. The Grace defense proved tough as well, and the Cowboys were forced to punt a second time. Grace was stopped this time, however, as they drove down the field and capped it off with a Trevor Mathews score, followed by a Bryant Jensen two point conversion catch. With that, the time ran out in the first quarter with Grace leading 16-0.

The second quarter was more of the same, with the Grizzlies trying to get scores for multiple seniors on senior night. Jensen made the next touchdown on an end-around run with Mathews adding the two point conversion. The half wrapped up with Carson Reeves taking his first handoffs of the year and scoring another Grace touchdown and the two point conversion and Grace led at the half 32-0.

In the third quarter, another Grace senior got the chance to score as Landon Moss took the ball around the right side, scampering for the longest run of the night and adding another

touchdown for Grace. The Grizzlies lead at the end of the third quarter 40-0.

Now with a running clock the pace of the game really picked up as the Grizzlies finished the game with one more score, this time from Derek Hill followed by a two point conversion by senior Kaylum Balczeski. The final in this one was 48-0 in favor of the Grizzlies.

Despite not being able to make it to the endzone the Cowboys showed some real toughness in this game. North Gem was down a player and only had nine total guys dressed for the game, in contrast to Grace who had three times that number. The Cowboys were able to put a couple of drives together behind the tough running of Yost and Hatch but in the end, the size and depth of Grace was too much for the undermanned Cowboys. The Cowboys will hold their heads high and get back to work as they play for a chance to claim the district title this week when they travel to Rockland to take on the Bulldogs.

Grace meanwhile will face a huge obstacle as they themselves will be playing for a district title this week as they travel to Arco to take on Butte County. The Pirates are currently the number one team in the state but did suffer their first loss of the season last week.

Both of these games will be exciting ones to watch. The two fanbases should represent well as they both travel very well for their respective teams. Good luck to both North Gem and Grace this Friday as they take on those big challenges.

Harvest Bazaar Set for Saturday Nov. 2nd

The Harvest Bazaar is a longstanding Caribou County tradition, dating back to the first half of the twentieth century. In addition to the other events that have much-anticipated spots on the yearly event calendar, the Bazaar is a chance to enjoy the comfort and warmth of the community coming together to celebrate the season.

The Soda Springs Presbyterian Church is pleased to be hosting the traditional Harvest Bazaar again this year. With the exception of an interruption due to Covid, this event has taken place since 1941, making this year the 83rd year since its inception. According to the October 30, 2014 edition of the Caribou County Sun, the event was initially started “to provide useful items to servicemen, who had been called up after the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor. Many local men and boys immediately volunteered for service, and the women of the church wanted to do something to help. As the years went by, after WWII, it was

IN THIS EDITION

Body falls out of hearse and into traffic

A funeral home in Poland issued an apology on Saturday after a corpse that was being transported fell out of the hearse. A Polish media source reported that a man was driving down a street in Stalowa Wola, a city in southeastern Poland, when he saw a white sheet on his car window. When the sheet fell down he saw a body lying on the road, and he thought maybe he had hit someone. Local media had posted an image of the corpse laying on a white-striped pedestrian crossing where it had fallen out of the hearse. Hades Funeral Services issued a statement that said, “It is with deep regret that we inform you that as a result of an unexpected technical failure of the electric tailgate lock in the hearse, during the transport of the body of the deceased, an unfortunate event occurred which does not reflect the high standards of our company, our deep empathy towards the families of the deceased, and the respect we always show to the deceased…” The statement apologized to “all those who were disappointed and upset by this event.”

Early Voting Underway

Early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election is underway across the state for Idaho counties that offer early voting. Early voting goes through Friday, November 1st. You can find information about early voting by county at https://voteidaho.gov/idaho-general-election/#earlyVoting. Any eligible resident of a county can vote at any early voting location within that county. If you are not registered to vote, you can register and vote at early voting by bringing an accepted form of photo ID and proof of residence. “Early voting offers Idahoans the flexibility to vote on their own schedule, making it easy for voters to participate in this important election. Whether you choose to vote early, by absentee, or on Election Day, make sure your voice is heard on November 5th,” said Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane.

Make sure to attach hunting tags correctly Fish and Game officials are reminding hunters that it is important to follow hunting regulations in order to avoid being receive citations as a result of carelessness. Improperly notched tags are one of the most common violations seen by conservation officers during the hunting season. As a reminder, after animals are harvested, hunters need to validate the hunting tag by completely removing the correct day and month, and attaching it to the largest portion of the carcass.

Haunted Museum open Oct 26 at ISU Idaho State University Haunted Science Laboratory will be open to the public on Saturday, October 26, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Bannock County Event Center, Commercial Building B, just north of the Pocatello Downs Grandstand. The Haunted Science Lab features a Van DeGraaf generator, lasers, and multiple educational and interactive science activities designed to delight, fright, and educate kids of all ages. Some exhibits use the same principles as Disneyland’s Haunted Science Mansion, except they are explained. The cost to attend is $5 per person or $10 per family (limit 6), and cash only. All proceeds from the event go toward Kiwanis-supported charities that benefit children in Southeast Idaho.

Senior Grizzly Brett Hobbs reaches the ball across the goal line for the games first score.

Grace's Trevor Mathews fights for extra yards while Cowboy's Rusty Hatch and Lukky Welker try to bring him down.

The ladies in the kitchen who make the Harvest Bazaar dinner possible.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Think Pink Brunch

The Caribou Medical Center will be doing something different than the traditional Brake for Breakfast this year. According to Erika Dannelly with CMC, "To honor Breast Cancer Awareness this year, the hospital has decided to hold a Think Pink Brunch in lieu of our typical Brake for Breakfast. This decision -- though maybe controversial -was done intentionally and with great thought towards the community and how we might best bring awareness to breast cancer, as well as women's health as a whole.

Caribou Medical Center has been working hard towards expanding our Women's Health service line and we are so proud of the incredible team of providers we have and the services they offer. We are so excited for you to come and meet them at our first annual Think Pink Brunch.”

Often, the Brake for Breakfast event results in a priority on quickly driving through a station to collect a quick bite and a drink mug or other piece of merchandise. This event will take place Friday October 25 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Tigert Middle School and provide interested members of the public direct access to health care providers at the Women’s Clinic, who will be on hand to provide information, answer questions, and discuss the services which are offered by the Caribou Medical Center.

The brunch will include free breakfast and mocktail mimosas (please no alcohol, as the event is on public school grounds and alcohol is prohibited), goodie bags, informational materials about breast cancer and our providers, and door prizes. Local vendors will also be on hand with a variety of items. ISO improves rating for Grace Due to efforts at efficiency and improvement, the Insurance Services Office rating for the city of Grace has been upgraded, which results in lower overall property insurance costs for properties within the community. More information will be forthcoming, but Mayor Barthlome congratulated Fire Chief Curtis Peck on the news.

Senior Dinner Held in Grace

A gathering in Grace took place last week, where a full potato bar was shared among friends and

neighbors at the American Legion Building. Mayor Jackie Barthlome, Libby Hubbard, Sheryl McLain, and Lorna Norstrom were noted as being in charge of organizing and hosting the dinner, but it involved contributions in the form of food and help from many others. “We always had a senior dinner in the past, and it’s something that we think is important and a lot of fun,” Sheryl McClain said. The cost of the dinner was a 4$ donation, which more than accounted for the home cooked chicken alfredo, chili, desserts, and potatoes with toppings.

Community Chorus Rehearsals underway

The Annual Community Christmas Concert rehearsals are underway! The first rehearsal was held Sunday October 20, and rehearsals will be at 6 P.M. Sundays at the Presbyterian Church. All singers from age 16 and up are invited to come and participate. Able and talented directors are studying the scores and preparing for this exciting concert. All who can carry a tune or who would like to learn to carry a tune are needed!

Festival of Trees

The Friends of the Library are planning a Festival of Trees event on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Soda Springs Library. The FOT is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library, which is the 501c(3) that raises and manages funds that area raised for the library. The event has been a staple community event which has been loved and supported by the people of Soda Springs and surrounding areas over the years.

Local donors, including businesses and individuals, graciously donate fully decorated trees, wreaths, décor, and a variety of gift. Trees can be decorated however a donor wishes in any manner that represents the spirit of their business. Donors can also choose to donate money directly to purchase a tree which will be decorated by library staff on behalf of the donor. The trees are then sold at silent auction. There will also be a raffle, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Refreshments will be served.

Some of the current needs at the library include electrical work. The library has a limited number of electrical outlets. Funds would help the library replace the power strips that are currently in use to provide power a variety of devices and equipment in the library. As a longer term goal, an addition is also being planned to include a community room and classroom style rooms for privacy and quiet.

A 8.5x11” booklet including tree/ wreath photos and descriptions, a sponsor list, ads from local businesses, and information about the

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moved to the November date, where it has remained ever since.”

The dinner has also remained largely the same in terms of its menu, with a Thanksgiving-style spread, sides, and homemade pies.

Representatives of the church explain that “We celebrate our many blessings and friends and neighbors with a turkey dinner with all the trimmin’s and pumpkin pie.

Baked goods, handmade crafts, silent auction and 50/50 raffle all are a part of the Bazaar, which is Saturday, November 2nd. Doors open at 10:00 A.M., take-outs may be obtained from 10:30 - 1 P.M. and dinner is served inhouse from 11 A. M. to 1 P.M. The Presbyterian Church is located at 109 S. 1st East St., across from the northeast corner of City Park. For more information or to place take-out orders on Saturday, please call 208-547-

library will be handed out at the event. Advertisements, logos, and payments are due November 1. Contact sslibraryfriends@gmail. com or call Dorajo Messerly at (208) 547-2606 with any questions or to place an order or commit to donating a tree. A variety of support levels are available.

Soda Springs Homecoming Parade hits the streets

As Homecoming week drew to a close last week, SSHS Royalty, along with the Football, Volleyball, Cross Country teams joined other esteemed alumni in the annual parade through town. Though the weather was on the verge of rain throughout the afternoon, the route managed to stay dry long enough to celebrate coming home to Soda Springs!

3771. There is no charge for dinner. Donations are happily accepted.”

A portion of the funds raised this year will go toward providing wells for clean water in villages which do not have reasonable access to potable water. The Soda Springs Presbyterian Church has provided funding for two wells in Ghana, and helped with funding a well in Ethiopia, to date.

The Soda Presbyterian Church folks always look forward to the Harvest Bazaar, and are grateful for the ongoing community support. They appreciate those who help to make it all happen, including their own congregants, as well as many from other faith communities, and are especially grateful to all those who show up to make this such a great event. “Come see your neighbors, or meet new friends, and enjoy a great meal, a fun time, and celebrate our many blessings,” the organizers say.

SSHS Volleyball

Juniors

SSHS Football

King and Queen Degan and Gracie

Freshmen

Sophomores

Seniors

The Cardettes!

Fish and Game Corner

Fall fishing: Don't let great fishing months slip away

IDAHO FISH AND GAME

Yeah, we get it. You’ve been fishing for months, and hopefully, you’re having a great time and catching some fish. Then fall comes along, the guns come out, and the rods get stashed. Considering hunting seasons tend to be relatively short compared to fishing season, it makes sense.

But if you’re not a hunter, or you can squeeze a fishing trip into your fall, it’s not only worth your time, it could be some of the best fishing of the year.

Don’t let the cooler air temps fool you

Martin Koenig, Idaho Fish and Game’s Sportfishing Program Coordinator, points out that while we’re grabbing our sweatshirts and jackets, there’s a lag time before fish feel that cooler weather due to “thermal momentum,” which essentially means it takes longer to cool water than air.

Also, cooler water will do many fish some good after the summer heat made them lethargic and slower to feed. Many bodies of water, whether still water or rivers and streams, are coming back into prime temperatures for fish to get active again.

Koenig also noted that fish behavior is heavily influenced by both water temperatures and the amount of daylight. As the water cools and days become shorter, fish know winter is coming and food will be soon be in short supply, so they start feeding aggressively in preparation for the long winter.

The stocking trucks return Fish and Game stocks catchable trout year round, but hatchery managers shift their stocking efforts away from lower elevation ponds and reservoirs during summer months when temperatures are too hot for trout.

When that water cools, the trucks return, so a fall fishing trip might be as close a neighborhood pond or local lake or reservoir. Many local ponds are back on the stocking rotation and offer a great fall opportunity close to home. Check Fish and Game’s fish stocking webpage to get current information.

Different seasons, different addresses

Fishing during the rut? What?

Fall fishing is a great time to intercept aggressive fish as they approach spawning seasons. Species like brown trout, lake trout, and brook trout all spawn in the fall, which means some of the largest trout are likely to be the most aggressive and available than in other seasons.

"It's like hunting big bucks during the rut," Koenig said. “Fall may be your best chance to see a trophy brown trout, brook trout or aggressive steelhead.”

A well-placed streamer or lure can provoke a savage strike followed by a battle with a trophy fish.

Another fall spawner is whitefish, which school up and seem to love colder temperatures. They can be found feeding in deep runs and pools of larger trout streams and provide some fun fishing action for fly anglers and on light spinning rods.

And don’t forget the king of fall fishing

Like stampeding horses, oceanfresh steelhead are returning to Idaho, and the run peaks in the fall. Steelhead runs have been below-average in recent years, but forecasts and dam counts are showing higher numbers of steelhead coming to Idaho, especially in the Clearwater River.

If enough fish return to Hells Canyon Dam, you can also expect some steelhead to be trucked to the Boise River, which typically starts in early November. Stay tuned to Fish and Game’s website for details.

Don’t overlook panfish and bass

We know, the best part of fishing for those fish is fast action on a warm, sunny day when sunscreen is as important as having the right bait. But crappie, bluegill, perch and bass feed much later in the season than most people realize. In fact, most never stop feeding, and even largemouth bass are occasionally caught by ice anglers. Don’t plan your outing around that, but the point is, if you can locate fish in the fall and get a bait, lure or fly in front of them, you stand a reasonable chance of hooking a fish. And as any ice angler will confirm, cold water doesn’t bother perch.

And now for the fine print

2024 Hunting Outlook: Elk IDAHO FISH AND GAME

Overall, the numbers for Idaho elk are once again looking steady and impressive. Fish and Game’s Deer and Elk Coordinator Toby Boudreau believes we will see much of the same, if not better conditions, for elk this fall.

“Overall, elk populations are looking good,” Boudreau said. “We saw 87% of collared elk calves and 96% of collared cows make it through the winter, which is a few percentages higher than most years.”

Last Year (2023)

Last year would have been the tenth year in a row for elk harvest to eclipse the 20,000 mark, but that was not how last fall played out.

Elk hunters took home 18,568 elk in 2023, roughly an 11% drop in animals harvested compared to 2022. Roughly 87,864 elk hunters—less than 1% fewer than 2022—took to the mountains in 2023 in search of elk, with 21% of those individuals successfully harvesting an elk.

That drop was unexpected, but within normal fluctuations in annual elk harvests, and probably doesn’t reflect a drop in the elk population. Chances are good we will see that bounce back up above 20,000, but that depends on how many hunters go after elk, and what weather conditions they experience.

By the Numbers

Total elk harvest in 2023: 18,568

2022 harvest total: 20,952

Overall hunter success rate: 21%

Antlered: 11,363

Antlerless: 7,205

Taken during general hunts: 11,719 (17% success rate)

Taken during controlled hunts: 6,849 (23% success rate)

How it stacks up

The most notable statistic from the 2023 elk season? 18,568 total elk harvested, which is down 11% from the previous year and marks the first time since 2013 the statewide harvest dropped below 20,000.

Overall hunter numbers were practically identical to the previous year’s hunter effort. Additionally, general

season hunter success was right in line with previous years (17%), while controlled hunt success dropped substantially from an average of 41% over the previous five years to 23% last year.

Elk populations tend to swing less dramatically than deer, and elk numbers have been relatively consistent in past years. So, what might’ve caused the decline?

It’s difficult to prove exactly what caused the drop, but Boudreau believes seasonal elk distribution during hunting season may have contributed.

“We had a lot of elk stay in their high-country summer ranges longer than usual, and that made them less accessible to hunters, especially hunters with controlled hunt tags limited to a specific area. Elk not being in those traditional hunting areas likely reduced overall harvest,” Boudreau said.

What to expect heading into this season

Hunters will see similar—if not better—elk populations this fall. Harvests should be at or above the 10-year average, which continues to be at a near-record number.

While that’s all good news, hunters are reminded that elk are highly nomadic, and there are no guarantees they will be where in the same places they were in the past. Hunters need to be diligent at finding areas where elk want to be, and not dwell in areas without fresh sign of elk in the area.

Be sure to review opening and closing dates to elk seasons by reviewing the 2024 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet.

Mandatory Hunter Reports

Hunters are reminded to fill out their report 10 days after harvest, or if the hunter did not hunt or harvest (deer, elk, and pronghorn only), 10 days after the closing date of their season for each tag purchased.

When you file your Mandatory Hunter Report, you give critical hunt and harvest information to wildlife managers to maximize and sustain healthy herds. Help us collect this vital information and conserve your hunting, fishing, and trapping dollars. For more information, check out Fish and Game’s Mandatory Hunter Report webpage.

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Before you grab your rod and run off to where you were smacking fish in the spring or summer, remember fish are migratory, particularly those in larger lakes and reservoirs. Cooling weather will push many bass and panfish offshore, and you’ll need to adjust your tactics to where they are, not where they used to be.

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“They’re found in different places, and that’s the biggest thing for anglers to remember,” Koenig said. For bass and panfish, a quick rule of thumb is deeper and in more open water, not along those convenient shorelines, bays, coves, etc. This is where good electronics can pay big dividends.

But cooling water also means trout will come up more shallow, so bank anglers and trollers alike will see more success fishing closer to the surface than during the heat of summer.

Different locations also include fish in rivers. Many trout streams are low and clear, which means trout may be spooky and lurking in deeper, or more protected waters. Even though you’re fishing, be a hunter. Be on the lookout for prime water and be stealthy so you don’t spook fish before your first cast. If the fish aren’t there, or not biting, move on to the next spot.

Like all fishing, fall fishing can be unpredictable. While all the above is true, a serious cold snap, a big storm, or a blustery day are all possibilities and can put a damper on fishing. To be fair, that applies to spring as well, but in the fall it can feel much more abrupt when sunny and 70 turns to 30s and 40s and spitting snow and rain. But don’t get discouraged by some gray weather. Some of the best fall fishing can happen on those rainy days, when fish feel safer in low, clear water.

Beware of low water, both in rivers and lakes, ponds and reservoirs. That lovely open water you fished in the spring may be much lower, which can make boat ramps problematic and present navigation hazards. Check conditions before you go.

Finally, despite our best efforts to stock fish and supply the best information about fishing for them, fish will be fish. Some days, everything seems to be working in your favor, but the fish just won’t cooperate. And that’s just fishing, which makes it fun and frustrating, but don’t let fall fishing slip away before winter hits and you have to…. go ice fishing?

Sure, why not? But more on that later.

• Medication labels can fade, so when you get yours, put a piece of clear tape over the instructions. This way, you’ll always be able to read the instructions.

• “During the holidays (the height of baking season for me), I keep a large plastic saltshaker filled with flour and a bit of dry rice. The rice helps the flour to shake out without getting clumped up, and I use it to dust cake pans, rolling pins, kneading boards, etc.” — W.F. in Canada

• “One of the household cleaners I prefer comes in a spray bottle, and it’s on the expensive side. I make sure to get all of the liquid out by adding some regular glass marbles to the bottle. It displaces the liquid up, ensuring it finds the bottom of the sprayer’s suction tube.” — T.H. in Mississippi

• “Stack pucks in the holes of a cardboard soda six-pack carrier. Tell your coach. And to keep them bouncy, store them in your freezer (as long as your mom says it’s OK).” — via e-mail

• Keep the fog off your glasses by cleaning them with shaving cream. It will prevent mist-ups when you come in from the cold.

• Save your citrus peels and dry them. You can use them for kindling in your fire. They contain flammable oils, and they smell pretty good, too.

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will hold their fall concert on Wednesday, October 30.

We will perform at 7 p.m. in the SSHS Auditorium.  Performing groups include Middle School bands, choir, and orchestras, and High School band, orchestra, guitar and choir class.

Groups are under the direction of Kimberly Mumford and Debbie Hansen.

Admission is by donation, and families and friends are encouraged to come and hear these wonderful student musicians!

Bancroft City Council Report

This report is based on the official minutes of the meeting recorded by City Clerk Debbie Swensen.

A regular meeting of the Bancroft City Council was held on Monday, September 9.

Senior Project

High School Senior Ryver Hayden would like to make three signs that say “Welcome to Bancroft” for his senior project. Ryver asked if the city council would be willing to donate $100 towards the cost of materials. He would like permission to place the signs on the entrance roads coming into town. Ryver explained that the signs will be 4x4 metal cut from the school’s plasma cutter. He will be putting a round metal tubing around the edge for a border and them black. A motion to donate $100 to the project was approved by the council.

Building Permits

The following building permits were approved:

Kyle Mills—Concrete Foundation and Utility Hook-up Prep.

Curt and Debbie Hill—Fence permit.

James Ackerman—Fence permit.

Keller Associates

Jarod Richins and Jake Paulson introduced themselves to the council.

The two are engineers for Keller Associates. Keller has been in business since 1943 and was founded by a man previously employed by Forsgren Engineers who decided to branch off on his own.

Jarod explained that Keller is a full-service engineering firm and gave each council member a packet of information about their company and listing their core values. The packet includes client’s information for references. Councilmember Nate Eiman asked whether their firm writes large grants for their clients. Jarod explained that they do write larger grants, and have several cities nearby they are working for. Some of those cities include Lava Hot Springs, Georgetown, Bennington, Grace, Pocatello, and many other smaller communities. The grants received are coming from Federal and State funding sources. Jarod explained that some of the grants require a match and some do not. Jarod stated that recipients have up to three years to spend LHRIP grants after they are issued.

James Ackerman asked what they charge to write grants for cities. Jarod explained that it varies, depending on how long it takes to write the grant, what type of grant it is and the amount of money received. Jarod informed council that he is aware of the sewer lagoon needs and has experience with procurements. Council thanked Jarod and Jake for attending, and that they would get ahold of them in the future. Jones and Demille Engineers Michael Hartvigsen introduced himself to the city council members. Michael is a project manager for Jones and Demille Engineering Firm. The company is based out of Utah and has a field office in Preston, Idaho. Michael is working out of the Preston office and travels to small cities like Bancroft. Their firm specializes in small cities and organizations. They have been successful with getting grants for the smaller cities and communities. Michael was raised on a small farm in Downey, Idaho and is familiar with the needs of small cities and communities. Hartvigsen talked about a few of the different grants he has been working on with other cities. Preston and a few of their smaller cities recently received the safety grant. Clerk Swensen asked what the time frame is between receiving an LHTACT grant and re-applying. Hartvignsen was not sure, but will check.

Accounts Payable

CM asked about the number of belts and repairs the city lawn mowers have been going through. Maintenance explained that the lawn mowers are old, and parts for them are difficult to find. CM Christensen asked whether Maintenance had received a quote on purchasing a new mower. They have not had a chance to get quotes yet. CM Christensen recommended a Spartan commercial mower due to its high level of construction and materials. He said he would get a quote from a dealer in Pocatello while rebates are being offered.

Rick Hatch purchased property on Rigby Road and asked whether it would be possible to hook up to the city water line that goes to Rigby Road. He was told that the water line is 2”. Resident James Ackerman believes that the end of the 2” water line is located by the black plastic culvert and then goes to a 1” line by the resident homes. Mayor Spencer explained that recently the homes sold and the water line was separating, so the smaller home had its own shut off valve. Mayor Spencer explained that the city would need to price out the cost for supplies. Council President Hatch asked what the monthly water fees would be. Clerk Swensen advised that the residents on Rigby Road pay a higher water rate at 1.5 times the regular rate due to being on the extended line and outside the city limits.

Mower and Grass Attachment

Mayor Spencer suggested tabling the mower purchase and grass catcher attachment for the next agenda. Mayor Spencer asked maintenance to get three or four quotes on mowers with a gras catcher. Maintenance requested getting a mower with at least a 60” deck.

Mike Ackerman commented that he just finished up a four-million-dollar house in Arizona for a major landscaper. The owner has three facilities and has 150 employees in each one. They do major HOAs and municipalities. Ackerman will get prices on mowers.

Skid Steer Attachments

Mayor Spencer priced out pallet forks and sweeper attachments. There are multiple brands and styles to choose from. A standard set of forks cost approximately $650, and would be sufficient for the amount of jobs in town. Hydraulic forks cost approximately $1,500 to $2,000. Mayor Spencer got a quote on a 72” rotary broom that spins backwards and angles different directions for better pickup. Council discussed going through Caterpillar to purchase the items, due to CAT compatibility.

The clerk was asked to contact the auditors regarding which fund the expenses should come out of. The auditors advised splitting the cost between equipment purchase and streets and roads due to using the equipment to maintain the streets.

A motion to purchase both attachments contingent on available funds was approved.

Gravel Purchase

Mayor Spencer informed the council that he asked maintenance to check the Airport Road conditions looking for the worst areas. Maintenance reported the worst section being approximately 400 feet long located by the two patches that are constantly being filled since the large equipment damages the area.

The city is looking to do major renovation but may have to do this project one section at a time due to cost. Mayor Spencer has consulted with the previous Road and Bridge supervisor to get his opinion on the best way to do the repair and reconstruction. The recommendation was to go down at least

War on Weeds—weeds are

everybody’s

THE ISSUE: Musk thistle Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) is a biennial or winter annual, native to Eurasia. It was introduced into the U.S. as a contaminate in soil ballast (from ships). It invades roadsides, pastures, rangeland, and other disturbed sites. It establishes particularly well when there is bare ground. Musk thistle is a significant problem especially in the eastern half of Idaho. It can form dense stands that can grow up to 6 feet tall. Evidence suggests that musk thistle produces allopathic compounds, reducing surrounding vegetation, which leaves more bare ground and more opportunity for musk thistle to take over. Musk thistle forms a rosette during the first part of its life cycle, when conditions are right it bolts, sending up flowering stems. Leaves have deep lobes, prickly toothed margins, and are dark green in color with a light green midrib. Flowers are purple to pink in color, are about 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter. Musk thistle has plumed seed that is easily carried on the wind, on animals, in water, by humans on equipment, in hay, or as a contaminate in crop seed. A single plant can produce 10,000-11,000 seeds per year. Seeds can remain viable for 10-15 years.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Clean equipment after leaving an infested area.

• Mechanical— Using a shovel to cut the root below the soil surface is a good way to remove musk thistle when small infestations are pres-

1’ and probably 2’ if needed, depending on soft spot to prevent sponging of the road. If reconstructing a section of road 24 feet wide with a depth of 400 feet, it will take approximately $13,000 for the materials and haul fees. The city will block off this section of road during the project.

Chemical Lime Co is willing to let the city stockpile the gravel on their property so it is close to the job site.

Mayor Spencer suggested that the city do the project in phases so the soft spots are found and resolved before putting chip seal on top.

A motion to approve spending $15,000 for the gravel purchase and delivery passed.

Appropriations Ordinance

CM Nate Eiman read the Appropriations Ordinance No. 307 to the council and public. The motion was passed unanimously.

Dump Truck Fees

Council discussed the need to increase the fees for renting the city dump truck. CM Christensen is concerned that the city is not covering the cost of maintenance and repairs. He expressed the opinion that the city should not be in the business of hauling garbage off for residents, due to the wear and tear on equipment. CM Eiman stated that he feels like it is a great amenity to the citizens and that he has had to use the truck multiple times. Council would like to increase the fees more than 4.99%, which would require a public hearing.

Resident Malissa Barfuss asked what the county charges to use their roller.

Mayor Spencer explained that the city hasn’t had to pay the county rental fees due to mutual assistance agreements in the past. CP Hatch suggested taking more time to research wear and tear costs and the then schedule a public hearing. Mayor Spencer suggested looking at charging an hourly rate and

problem

ent. Mowing can effectively reduce viable seed production, if mowed at the correct time (when terminal heads are in the late flowering stage). Tillage is also an effective option.

• Cultural— Establish a healthy stand of beneficial plants that will compete for essential resources. Using proper grazing management strategies will allow beneficial plants to have an advantage over weeds.

• Biological— There are two biological agents that have had success suppressing musk thistle. Both are weevils (Trchosirocalus horridus and Rhinocyllus conicus), one attacks rosettes and the other destroys seed heads.

• Chemical— Refer to Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook (https://pnwhandbooks.org) for herbicide recommendations (Search “musk”). 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

possibly setting a minimum fee in addition to hourly rates.

Council and Staff Reports

CM Vawser suggested that the council focus on getting delinquent utility accounts paid up and shutting off the ones that refuse to pay or communicate some type of agreements. She had received one of the warning letters regarding cleanup returned as undeliverable. Mayor Spencer stated that he would see if an updated address for the resident could be found. The city does not have an active utility account with the landowner.

CM Vawser expressed the feeling that the city is willing to work with people making extensions as long as the residents are willing to make the arrangements. She also noted that resident have asked why the city is leaving the flags up for so long after the holidays are over. CM Vawser also asked whether the clerk had a chance to contact the city attorney regarding the resident in fence code violation. Clerk Swensen did contact the attorney and forwarded the information to the mayor. The attorney is willing to write a letter and enforce the penalty, and can legally do so as the prosecuting attorney.

CM Vawser asked about putting together a list of individuals or other types of helpful resources on the city website and Facebook including church youth groups, contractors, etc, that can help residents with non-running car removal, yard cleanup, etc. Mayor Spencer is concerned that some individuals may think that the city is promoting or recommending certain contractors over others which may cause controversy.

CM Eiman suggested offering businesses the option of using the display case to advertise or get the word out. CM Christensen suggested contacting

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Photo courtesy of Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org

Changes to Brucellosis Program

BY ALLISON ELIASON

It was shocking to hear Idaho State Veterinarian Dr. Scott Leibsle announce, “The USDA is phasing out the brucellosis eradication program and soon it will no longer be required to bangs vaccinate female cattle.” While it was more than a year ago that I heard this news, it is still surprising to think of repealing a program that has had such great success in eliminating a disease that can be so costly to cattle producers.

Or at least it was surprising until I did a little research.

The United States began its national brucellosis eradication program in 1934 as a part of an economic recovery effort during the Great Depression. Brucellosis was found to cause abortion in cattle that had been infected with the disease after coming in contact with infected wildlife. More specifically, cattle were becoming infected with the disease after coming in contact with the aborted fetuses, placental membranes or fluids, and other discharges present after an infected animal had aborted or calved. The disease was, and still is, costly for producers to contend with and something needed to be done to help prevent further loss. Years of research and development eventually led to the current eradication program that dates back to 1954.

At that time, 124,000 infected herds crossed the nation. That number was reduced to 700 herds in the mid 1990s and is now in single digit numbers and found only in the proximity of the Greater Yellowstone Area where infected wildlife- bison and elk- live.

To reduce the number of infected herds and move towards eradication of the disease, the program has had a multi-faceted approach. In the early stages of the program, cattle, bison and elk were routinely tested and monitored to locate any infected herds and follow their migration patterns.

Even more surveillance is being done today with regular testing of cattle at auctions and slaughter facilities, as well as milk from dairy herds. Any positive testing will begin a cascade of procedures, including the slaughter of the infected animal, quarantine of the herd, and mandatory testing for the entire herd for three consecutive years of negative test results.

In addition to the monitoring, heifer calves are required to receive a bangs vaccination performed by a certified vet before entering a productive cattle herd. The vaccination itself does not prevent the infection of brucellosis but reduces the spread of the disease by preventing abortions.

With the number of infected herds across the United States reduced to

near zero, the USDA has begun to phase out the bangs vaccination portion. In short, cattle producers will no longer be required to bangs vaccinate their cattle. Instead of focusing their funding on vaccinations, they are now turning greater focus on surveilling and researching the brucellosis spread.

For many cattle producers, this news comes as relief to their pocket book as they will no longer have to pay for a vaccination that is unnecessary when their herd doesn’t come into contact with other infected animals. Since the vaccination doesn’t prevent or cure the disease, it can seem as a useless and dispensable protocol.

But others, especially here in Idaho, are afraid that pulling back the vaccination requirements will bring an uptick in the spread of brucellosis.

The greatest challenge in the fight against brucellosis is the unknown factors surrounding elk herds. Without ever really knowing how many animals are infected and exactly how far they roam, it seems nearly impossible to really say whether or not a herd could come in contact with infected wildlife.

The number of elk have soared to a near all time high in Idaho, more than 120,000 head. At the same time, predators such as bears and wolves are changing the habits of these wildlife by pushing the elk out of the mountains

Bancroft City Council Report

the city attorney for legal advice before putting out contacts for the public.

CM Eiman has been working on the shotgun range project. He has been researching and looking at logistics for the process of building the gun range. Over the last few weeks, he has contacted three different reps from the UPR regarding access point. The UPR has denied access through their proper-

ty. Eiman has been given positive feedback and support from the NRA, who agreed that the land is good sized for a range. He was informed that grants are more likely for established ranges, rather than new builds. The road access would have to all be graded with a locking gate and flagpole system to indicate when it is in use. Other access points for the area outside of UPR land were discussed. Maintenance would like to get cut-

BRAIN TEASERS

ting edges for the skid steer and backhoe.

Resident Malissa Barfuss asked why the city did not discuss the location of the welcome signs, and she expressed concern that the city does not own the right of ways. She asked that the state codes by checked in that regard.

Mayor Spencer stated that the roads coming into town are 80 feet. Barfuss thought that that applied to county roads, while city roads were 60 feet.

into safer havens such as hay meadows and cattle feedgrounds.

In our own experience, more elk have been seen on our very feeding and calving grounds in the fall and winter months than ever before. From just a few head to a herd of hundreds, we can see that they are eating our feed, ruining fences, and destroying crops. And then we have to wonder what other sort of destruction they are wreaking that we can’t even see, like spreading brucellosis.

Just because the state will soon no longer require bangs vaccination, doesn’t mean that producers have to stop including it in their health program. Farmers and ranchers concerned with the spread of the disease in their herd can still use the vaccine as a preventative measure and insurance against a devastating infection.

The ground gained against brucellosis has been truly significant in the last 70 years, there is no question. With that perspective, it isn’t so surprising to hear the repeal and shift of the brucellosis eradication program. But many wonder, including myself, if the risk of greater infection is worth the money saved by no longer mandating vaccinations with the purpose of reducing the spread of disease. Only time will tell if we have truly gotten the upper hand of brucellosis or if we are about to allow a resurgence to begin.

She asked to know that side of the road the signs would be places on. The matter will be discussed with property owners before they are placed.

Resident Mike Ackerman asked the city to clarify what its curfew ordinance is. Malissa Barfuss stated that curfew was 10:00 p.m. unless a minor has a note from a parent. The time will be checked. The weekend curfew was changed to 1:00 a..m due to students coming back from away games.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

October 24 – Thursday

Library Story Time (10am)

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

Addition Recovery Program (7pm)

IDAN-HA Movie

MS GBB w/West Side

MS Wrestling @ Bear Lake

VB Districts

XC Districts @ Soda Springs

October 25 – Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie

FB @ Aberdeen

October 26 – Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie VB Districts

October 27 – Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

October 28 – Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

County Commissioner Mtg. (9am)

October 29 – Tuesday

MS GBB @ Aberdeen ES & MS Picture Retakes

October 30– Wednesday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Pinochle @ The Senior Center Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie MS Wrestling @ Aberdeen

GRACE

October 24 – Thursday

Library Story Hour (10am)

JH Wrestling @ Aberdeen

XC Districts @ Soda Springs

October 25 – Friday

FB @ Butte County

October 26 – Saturday VB Play-In Game

October 27 – Sunday LDS Services

October 28 – Monday Red Ribbon Week Starts

October 29 – Tuesday

JH GBB w/Malad

October 30 – Wednesday

JH Wrestling @ Marsh Valley

JH GBB @ Snake River PTO Carnival (6pm)

BANCROFT

October 25 – Friday

FB @ Grace

October 27 – Sunday

LDS Services

October 28 – Monday Booster Club Mtg. (6:30pm)

October 29 – Tuesday

MS GBB @ Rockland

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Oct. 23 - Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Cabbage Soup, Lemon Bars Oct. 25 - Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Peaches, Potato Bread, Brownies

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 28

Quesadilla, Tortilla Chips, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, October 29

Spaghetti, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

Wednesday, October 30

Pizza, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, October 31

Bat Wings, Spider Eggs, Poison Apples, Rice Creepies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, October 28

Orange Chicken w/Rice, Biscuits w/Gravy, Green Beans, Pineapple Crisp

Tuesday, October 29

Meatball Sub Sandwich, Sunshine Carrots, Peaches

Wednesday, October 30

Cereal for Lunch (ES), Breakfast Tator Tot Casserole, California

Spinach Salad, Mixed Fruit

Thursday, October 31

Trick or Treat Bags (ES), Frankenweenies, Fresh Veggies, Pumpkin Cups

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, October 28

Chicken Alfredo, Food Choice –Green Salad or Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, October 29

Pepperoni Cheese Bread, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

ON THIS DAY

79 Mt. Vesuvius erupts, burying the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae and killing thousands. New research in 2019 suggests the eruption occurred at about this date, not the previously used 24 August

1836 Earliest American patent for a phosphorus friction match by Alonzo Dwight Phillips of Springfield, Massachusetts

1861 First U.S. transcontinental telegram is sent (from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.)

1901 First woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (Anna Taylor)

1908 Billy Murray hits the charts with "Take Me Out To the Ball Game"

1924 Nobel prize for physiology or medicine awarded to Dutchman Willem Einthoven "for his discovery of the mechanism of the electrocardiogram"

Wednesday, October 30

Mummy Wrap, Food Choice –Spooky Veggies or Slime

Thursday, October 31 NO SCHOOL (ES)

1931 Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion

1946 A camera on board the B-2 No. 13 rocket, launched from White Sands U.S., takes the first photograph of earth from outer space

1989 American televangelist Jim Baker is sentenced to 45 years in prison for fraud, but the sentence is later reduced to eight years on appeal

2017 Albert Einstein's "Theory of Happiness", written as a note for a bellboy instead of a tip in Tokyo in 1922 sells for $1.56 million

2018 Largest jackpot in U.S. history at $1.6 billion won by one person in South Carolina

2021 Michael Jordan's 1984 Nike Air Ships sell for $1.472 million at Sotheby's, a new record for sneakers at auction

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

Larry Weaver of the Caribou County Emergency Services spoke to the Soda Springs City Council about the urgent need for more volunteer EMTs. “We’re in dire straits,” Weaver said. In the last 18 months, we have lost 11 EMTs.” Weaver said that Grace and Bancroft were worse off than Soda Springs at the moment, and that the problem was widespread throughout the state. Weaver said that the alternative was a paid ambulance service and one person reported it would raise taxes 300 percent to hire six to eight full time paramedics and run the ambulances out of Soda Springs only. Weaver asked the council to encourage the city employees to take the upcoming EMT class and test and then go on ambulance runs. The course is 140 hours, Weaver said, but can now be done online, along with hands-on training and quizzes. “We need all the help we can get.” Volunteers can be as young as 16 years with parental permission and a waiver.

The Grace Public Library was the recipient of a generous contribution received in honor of Curtis Wilker, who passed away from a seven-year battle with cancer, from the members of the 1959 State Championship Basketball team and their coach, Dick Motta. Coach Motta returned to Grace with his wife Janice Fraser Motta to honor teammate Curtis along with many members of the 1959 team, family, and friends. The event was held in Niter in conjunction with the passing of his mother Maxine Wilker. The team has remained close through all of these years. They have celebrated reunions, alumni basketball games, Coach Motta clinics, Cedar View dinners, Boise “Legends of the Game 2002,” and every two years since 2006, three-day weekends at Motta’s Bluebird Inn on Bear Lake, dining on delicious food and recalling memories that tended to become bigger and faster and stronger with each telling. They have cared about one another and have always included their wives, who became part of the fun, laughter, and magic. Coach Motta went on to coach college teams Colorado State and Weber State, then the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, and NBA Champion Washington Bullets.

2014

Two term incumbent Idaho governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is facing a challenge from businessman A.J. Balukoff, a Democrat who is the chair of the Boise School District. Balukoff has campaigned on Otter’s out-of-touchness with most Idahoans, as well as his “coziness with big business interests” and special deals with private firms to prohibit lawsuits. Various political action committees involved in the election have on the other have branded Balukoff as a ”liberal Democrat connected to Obama.” Balukoff campaigned for Mitt Romney in the 2012 election cycle. Balukoff would like to increase Idaho’s education spending, which has not been popular among some voters, while Otter has been criticized by the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party as “not conservative enough.” It is presumed that the rift in the Republican party will diminish after the election. Incumbent Republican Lt. Governor Brad Little is challenged by Marsh Valley Democrat Bert Marley. Departing Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna leaves behind a contested race between Republican Sherri Ybarra and Democrat Jana Jones.

The Grace High School lunch room will be the site of a benefit dinner for Jeremy and Tiffani Higley and family. They lost their home to a recent fire in Grace. The dinner will feature a chili cook-off, bake sale, and auction.

2009 Scout Troop 503 removed several items from the Bear River by the Centennial Bridge by the dentist office. They found eight car batteries, two bicycles, one skateboard, one shopping cart, one sign, and a few piec-

es of garbage. They can’t figure out why someone would throw batteries into the lake. Those who helped were youth, Cory Humphreys, Tyler Humphreys, and Riley Yamauchi. Adults were Bryce Griffiths, Scott Shuler, Howard Humphreys, Ron Myers, and Jim McCulloch.

Last Wednesday, the Cardinal cross country teams were in action for the Preston Invitational. This meet would serve as a tune-up for the district meet which will be held next Thursday at Bear Lake High school. Both Cardinal teams would run well at the meet with the Lady Cardinals finishing in first place ahead of host Preston and the boys team finished in third only nine points behind winner Sugar-Salem and runner-up Preston.

The Caribou Memorial Hospital Auxiliary “Pink Ladies” each year provide a Christmas party with entertainment, refreshments, personal items and clothing gifts for each Living Center resident. This year, because of all the generous donations, they purchased cell shades for all the windows in the dining room, whimsical items of décor, and new dining room linen tablecloths. In addition, a 45” TV/VCR and several DVDs were purchased for the therapy room.

2004

Sgt. Benjamin D. Owens, son of Ronald and Julie Owens, has been selected for the rank of staff sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. SSgt. Owens has just returned from his second tour of duty in Iraq on Sept. 12, where he has been since March 3 of this year. He has been on three deployments that have taken him places such as East Timor, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq. He has circumnavigated the globe two times. He joined the Marine Corps on March 17, 1999. He is currently on his second enlistment. During that time he has received many honors and awards.

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 President Teddy Roosevelt rode in through Yellowstone Park back into shape, with hopes to further display it in the city park. Dr. Evan M. 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 it was in need or repairs. That’s when Duren suggested the city officials have it worked over before it was too late. The best research so far is that the coach is something over 100 years old. It carried President Roosevelt in 1903. Weaver said the wood is popular and the wheels are ash.

Former Soda Springs resident Kyla Pepper had two weeks off from her studies in Israel and flew back to the United States to be with her family and friends, as well as her parents Kerry and Joette Pepper of Pocatello.

The City of Soda Springs is sponsoring its first ever Trunk or Treat on Saturday. This is being billed as a “fun alternative that gives families the option to get a lot of trick or treating done in a short amount of time, in a safe place, among locals that can be trusted.” Local businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals have agreed to meet in the north parking lot at city park for the event, with over 30 decorated trunks expected.

1999

Cities throughout Idaho will be holding elections for council some mayor positions next Tuesday, Nov. 2. In Soda Springs, voters will choose between three candidates for two council positions. Incumbents running for re-election are Bart Conlin and Mitchell Hart. Anthony Varilone is the third candidate. The two with the most votes will win the two four0year seats. Evelyn Dalton Twiss was one of the three finalists for the Teacher of the Year award from the Idaho Council of Teachers of English. Mrs. Twiss began her teaching career at Soda Springs in 1973. During her time there, she has taught English, drama, French, and Psychology on all four class levels. She is especially respected in the English Department for her excellent teaching of writing, as well as her love

of literature. She is known for her compassion and understanding of teenagers, and for the intellectual challenge of her classes.

The Grace Junior High 8th grade volleyball team beat West Side 7-15, 15-6, 15-13 to take first place in the A-3 tournament held in Malad. The team includes Kristen Elsmore, Lyndsie Cronquist, Holly Hubbard, Natalie Keetch, Natalie Miller, Brittney Jensen, Ashley Smith, and Alisa Smith. They are coached by Sue Christensen.

1994

Grace High school swimmer Glen Washburn attended the Twin Falls High School Invitational Swim Meet. Washburn swam away with a 1st place in the 50 meter freestyle and a 5th in the 100 meter breaststroke for his high school.

Joining the staff at Soda Springs, including Ken Gunderson of Boise, Dawn Worthington of Montana, and John Dunt of Iowa and Soda Springs. Mr. Gunderson will be tracing Earth Science, Applied Science, and Algebra II. Mrs. Worthington will be teaching World History, American History, and she is the coach of the Cardettes. Mr. Dunt will be teaching Biology and PE. He is the head wrestling coach and assistant football coach.

North Gem’s volleyball team bested the Soda Springs Cardinals in two games to win the Caribou County TriMatch trophy last Wednesday. The victory was the first time in three years that the Cowboys have won the trophy, which is contested by Soda Springs and Grace.

1984

Ross Anderson of Pocatello walked out of the Pocatello Creek area after spending the night in the mountains when he got separated from a hunting companion and a snowstorm set in. Sheriff Richard Weaver said Anderson had been hunting Inman Canyon on the other side of Pebble Creek. After not being able to locate his partner, he was caught in a heavy snowstorm and became lost. Weaver said he crossed over the mountain and after dark built a large fire and dried his wet clothing. He walked out and was found by the Sheriff’s Office the next morning at about 9:30 a.m. one mile south of the Pebble Creek Subdivision. The Sheriff said the hunter used his head and avoided the hypothermia by having sense enough to stop and build a fire during the night and not try to walk out.

Day care centers and whether or how to license them dominated the recent Soda Springs City Council meeting last week. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Beauregard met and voiced concerns over too many cars and the increase in traffic in their neighborhood because of a talent school for youngsters being held in a residence there. The issue of home instruction, as well as day care centers for babysitting youngsters, was discussed. City Administrator Roy Rainey told the city council that his frustration was that the council and Planning and Zoning could not decide whether to register or license the facilities or do nothing. City Attorney Clyde Nelson suggested that the city change the number of children allowed in a day care center and put them as a category under schools, which can be allowed in residential areas. Administrator Rainey said that state regulations for day care centers were voluntary. He added that California has the strictest standards and that is where much of the recent abuses of children at such centers had been centered*.

[*Editor’s note—this caught my eye because it was printed during the peak of what would eventually become called the “Satanic Panic,” which is its own convoluted series of stories. The California day care centers being referenced in the original article would include the McMartin Preschool in Kern County, which became the iconic figurehead of the panic. The staff were accused of committing atrocities against the students, many of which were so unbelievable—like dozens of children being murdered and eaten at the school with a total population of a few dozen in total, as well as being “flushed down the toilet to secret tunnels under the city for sex trafficking”—that the incident is looked back on as an example of mass hysteria and irrational mania. The “evidence” was

based on leading hypnosis sessions with the children, and “expert” opinion from an author later convicted of fraud. It seems insane, but the parallels to modern manias of this type are undeniable.]

1969 The Girls Pops Choir at Soda Springs High school is new this year. There are 29 girls in the group. The kind of music being sung is popular, such as “Theme from Romeo and Juliet.” Later on in the year the group may go to the district music festival as a girls’ chorus. Uniforms will be made as soon as the material arrives. The officers are Sally Snell, Tonia Walker, and Delma Johnson. Mrs. Alldaffer is the director and the one who got the group going. Thanks go to her for adding another group to the Choral Department.

Another good steelhead trout fishing season is here. As many as 400 boats in a single day have been observed on the Clearwater River from Lewiston to Orofino recently. More than 45,000 steelhead have been counted so far over the dams at Ice Harbor and Lower Monumental. Close to 20,000 additional sea-run rainbow trout could go through these counting facilities before the end of this “fish year,” June 30, 1970. This was the number counted last year from the end of October through June 30.

Grace Theatre presented “The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit” starring Dean Jones, Diane Baker, and Morey Amsterdam in the Walt Disney production.

1964

Mrs. Orville Burt and Mrs. Loren Fowler entertained at a dinner party Sunday evening at the Burt home in honor of their husbands’ birthday anniversary. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Heber Lau, Dr. and Mrs. Russell Tigert, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Poulson, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Lansberry and Mrs. Doug Nelson.

Idaho’s estimated cougar kill during the winter of 1963-1964 reached 162 animals statewide, compared to the seven-year average of 112. Two of these seasons were during the era when the Department paid bounties on the big cats, a system that was discontinued at the end of 1959. Cougar kill estimates are obtained by the Department via an annual questionnaire, which is completed by conservation officers. 183 of the cougars taken last week were bagged during hunting safaris, 19 were taken incidental to other activities, and five were trapped. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Whitman have returned to the United States from Lahore, Pakistan, where Whitman was Food and Agriculture Officer for the U.S. Aid Mission, giving technical assistance to that country. The Whitmans visited relatives in Soda Springs before going to Glendale, California, to visit their son and family. Mr. Whitman said that his four years in Pakistan strengthened its agricultural extension and experimental service and in developing agricultural educational institutions. Of major importance was the development of irrigation water through tube wells and the desalinization of soils to improve agricultural production.

IDAN-HA THEATRE

-INDOOR-

Thursday, October 24

Friday, October 25

Saturday, October 26

Venom:

The Last

Dance (PG-13) Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday, October 30 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (All seats $5)

208-547-3282

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.

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.

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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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Lane V. Erickson (ISB#: 5979)

RACINE OLSON PLLP

P. O. Box 1391

Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391

Telephone: (208) 232-6101

Fax: (208) 232-6109

Email: lane@racineolson.com

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

In the Matter of the Estates of: RICHARD MARVIN FOSTER and HELEN FRANCES FOSTER, Deceased. Case No. CV15-24-0178

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JILL ASKEW has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedents.

All persons having claims against the decedents or the estates are required to present

their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 14th day of October, 2024.

RACINE OLSON PLLP

By: /S/LANE V. ERICKSON LANE V. ERICKSON

Attorney for Personal Representative P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391 lane@racineolson.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on the 12th day of November 2024 at 6:05 P.M., at City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, for the purpose to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a contractors shop to be placed within a building and outside storage screened by fences surrounding the property. The property involved in this request is as follows:

Parcel I: Township 9 South, Range 42 East, Boise Meridian, Caribou County, Idaho: Section 8: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 8, Township 9 South, Range 42 East of the Boise Meridian, which point is 300 feet South and 107 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section 8, and running Thence East 355 feet; Thence South 170 feet; Thence West 355 feet; Thence North 170 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Commonly known as 118 N Hooper Avenue.

All persons present at the public hearings shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Secretary at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276, or email chelseyd@ sodaspringsid.com. 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.

Dated this 22nd day of October, 2024.

Chelsey Davids, Planning & Zoning Secretary

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Eliza Jo Ball, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Colter W Brown, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over),

$98.50, costs $56.50

Daniel Lee Dye, Bloomfield, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Jesse Weston Evans, Smithfield, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Russell Glen Floyd, Soda Springs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Victor Garcia-Morales, Victor, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Shih-Lun Guan, Phoenix, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Isaac Gentry Hansen, Nampa, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Morgan John Ingmire, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Lexy Zhen Ru Kahya, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50; improper use of designated lane, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Huijue Liu, Davis, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Maximilian Garrett Marberger, Westminster, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Jose Perez Fuentes, Soda Springs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

McKenna Marie Pressley, Caldwell, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Misael Antonio Rodriquez, Port St Lucie, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs

$56.50

Kimberly Ann Shupe, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Cole Duke Smith, Montpelier, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Wyatt Clayton Stanger, Bancroft, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Brayden Kay Waddoups, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Raelene Wassmuth, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Jung Hyoun Yi, Natick,

speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Colby Adam Coombs, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Liang Fu, Monterrey Park, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Thomas Edward Fuechel, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Shimu None Ju, Colorado Springs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fail to obey traffic control device/red signal, $33.50, costs $56.50

Alexander Steven Mallett, South Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jerald Frank Moore, Soda Springs, speed exceeds school zone speed limit, $100.00, costs $56.50

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

James Richard Msigwa, Boise, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Dillon Wayne A Murray, Brigham City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Craig J Perkins, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ian B Phillips, Shelley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Justis Morgan Whitworth, McCammon, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Josiah I Erickson, Osburn, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; driving without privileges, $150.00, costs $172.50 – Agency: CCSO

Liang Fu, Monterrey Park, inattentive or careless driving, $92.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: SSPD

Montoya R Ledesma, Alpine, reckless driving, $300.00, costs $157.50 – Agency: SSPD

Justin Maurice Michaud, Richland, possession of marijuana, $800.00, suspended $400.00, costs $307.50 –Agency: SSPD

Jeffery N Robbins, Montpelier, consume or possess open container by driver, $150.00, costs $187.50 – Agency: IDF&G

Bancroft announces utility increase

The city of Bancroft recently passed a utility increase, which will be effective November 1, 2024.

Starting on that day, utility statements will reflect the 4.99% increase voted on during the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budgeting Process, which followed from a series of public Budget hearings. Special Rate Accounts-Multi-Dwelling Units, Businesses, Apartments, Water/Outside City Limits, Water &Garbage/No Sewer, Extended water line users, etc—can contact City Hall at 208-648-7648 for specific information.

Auto-Pay Customers are notified to please contact your banking institution or log on to the city website at www.cityofbancroft.com to make payment adjustment updates Public Meetings held to discuss rate increases included regular council meeting, budget workshop, pre-budget and final budget hearing.

Questions regarding New Rates or Account Totals should be directed to City Hall (208)648-7648 or in writing to City of Bancroft, PO Box 39, 95 S. Main St, Bancroft, ID 83217 Or by email to bancroftcity@icsofidaho.net.

We need your help! Caribou County is embarking on an initiative to assist communities in reducing risk from natural and man-made hazards. We are conducting a survey designed to help us understand your perceptions of those hazards. The information you provide will help improve coordination of risk reduction activities within the County. You can access the survey by entering in the following URL into your web browser. https://arcg.is/05PCiX0

We need your help! Caribou County is embarking on an initiative to assist communities in reducing risk from natural and man-made hazards. We are conducting a survey designed to help us understand your perceptions of those hazards. The information you provide will help improve coordination of risk reduction activities within the County. You can access the survey by entering in the following URL into your web browser. https://arcg.is/05PCiX0

Or scan the QR code with your phone.

Or scan the QR code with your phone. The First 200 to complete this survey will be entered into a drawing for one of our GREAT PRIZES!

FAITH

The Enterprise is proud to begin a semi-regular series from Caribou County’s Jim McCullough, who will be speaking with local faith leaders and others about issues of interest in the faith communities in the area. This first column features an interview with Pastor Nathan Sobers, who leads the First Presbyterian Church in Soda Springs. The timing works out well, as the annual Bazaar will take place at the beginning of next month.

Jim McCulloch is fascinated with the good in others, and desires to

help foster greater connection in the community by increasing our understanding of others and their beliefs. He enjoys deep relations with many friends of other faiths. One thing we all have in common is a desire to help our fellowman, as evidenced by so many outreach events by our various denominations. This article is one in a series highlighting different faiths practiced by members of our community. As Jim's good friend, Father John Worster says, "We're all under the same tent." Jim can be reached at mccinidaho@gmail.com.

A Matter of Faith

A discussion with Pastor Nathan Sobers

How would you define the nature of God?

God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Creator, Savior and Comforter. The Trinity; three persons in one What is the nature of heaven in your religious tradition?

Heaven is not some distant place far removed from us, but it is the Kingdom of God, which we are called to work to bring about here on earth. What constitutes canon for those of your faith?

In the Presbyterian Church (USA), our canons are found in the Book of Confessions, which constitute part of the church’s constitution and includes the following:

Nicene Creed, the Apostles' Creed, the Scots Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Second Helvetic Confession, the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Shorter Catechism, the Larger Catechism, the Theological Declaration of Barmen, the Confession of 1967, the Confession of Belhar, and the Brief Statement of Faith.

I’ll note that many of these are read in a historical context today. The idea that the Pope is the anti-Christ, for example, which is part of the Westminster Confession, is no longer the official position of the denomination. What kind of hierarchy does your religious tradition have?

The hierarchy of the PC(USA) is best described as more along the lines of grassroots, or bottom up, as opposed to top down. We are a connectional church, which means that each part of the church relates, and answers to, the next highest level. This starts at the individual congregational level, which is governed by Elders (The Session) elected by the congregation. The Session, along with the pastor, have the responsibility for the day to day operations of the local church. The next level is the Presbytery, which is a regional grouping of congregations. Each church elects commissioners to Presbytery, who make decisions for the regional body and are responsible for the examination and ordination of clergy within their bounds. Above that is the Synod, which is a regional grouping of Presbyteries. Each Presbytery elects

commissioners to Synod which has oversight responsibilities for all of the Presbyteries within its bounds. Finally, there is the General Assembly, which is the highest governing body of the church. Every two years, Presbyteries elect commissioners to attend General Assembly, much in the same way that we elect representatives to Congress. These commissioners vote on matters pertaining to the life of the entire denomination.

What are the most important rites of your faith and what do those mean?

In the PC(USA), we hold that the preaching and teaching of God’s word is the central focus of worship. This is important in order to understand what God is telling us through Holy Scripture, and how we should order our lives.

Presbyterians celebrate two sacraments; the sacrament of baptism, which is a person’s entry into the family of God, and the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, which reminds us of the sacrifice that Jesus made for all of humankind.

How do the roles of men and women differ in your religious tradition?

The PC(USA) believes that God calls both men and women to serve at all levels of the church. There are no restrictions regarding roles. We have ordained women to the office of Deacon since the 1910s, the office of Elder since the 1930s and we ordained the first women minister to serve in the denomination in 1956. Currently, the three highest positions (Stated Clerk, Co-Moderator of the General Assembly and the President and Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency) are held by women. While there are those within the denomination who still argue against women in ministry, based on a firm belief in the principle of God alone is the Lord of the Conscience, and a narrow interpretation of the Apostle Paul’s writings, they are a minority within the church.

How does your religious tradition view other religions?

The PC(USA) has a long history of ecumenical outreach to other Christian faith traditions. We believe there are many mansions in God’s house and we respect the beliefs and traditions of all faiths.

What sets your faith apart from other religions in the world?

The way we govern ourselves. As I noted, we are governed from the bottom up. We believe that the best way to hear God’s voice is through debate and discussion and actively listening to the Holy Spirit.

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OBITUARY

Thelma Bingham Bell

1930 – October 18, 2024

Thelma Bingham Bell passed away October 18, 2024, in Soda Springs, Idaho. She was born in 1930 in Logan, Utah to Lafayette and Thelma Ida Bell.

Thelma grew up in Hyrum, Utah with her parents and 3 brothers, Paul, Kenneth and Billy. They later moved to Pocatello when Thelma was a teenager. She was a tomboy and loved running around the streets and foothills.

She met her husband, Gale, after he returned from his WWII service and married in Pocatello 1947. They welcomed their first daughter, Jerry, followed by the twins, Linda and Roy, Larry, Susan and their baby girl, Gay.

Thelma was a go-getter and hard worker. She worked for Fraziers Farm many years but always wanted more in a career. Later on, she earned her GED with the help of her son, Roy. She began her career with Farmers Insurance, later moving on to MetLife for 20 years where she earned several recognition awards.

She was an avid outdoor person along with her husband. They especially enjoyed the times they rode in the wild mustang roundups. They spent much of their free time hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, snowmobiling, camping and lots of bending the elbow at their famous Wednesday night steak fry. Thelma was famous for her competitive card playing. She belonged to the Pinochle and Bridge clubs in Soda Springs.

Would you share your personal faith journey/story that led to your present position?

I was raised LDS and was excommunicated from the LDS church in 1982 for being gay. In 1992, I was living in Seattle and was hired to be the organist for a small inner city, predominately African American Presbyterian Church. During this period, the PC(USA) was fiercely debating the role of LGBTQIA+ people within the denomination, particularly around ordination. When the denomination lifted the ban on ordination of LGBTQIA+ clergy in 2011, I was encouraged to seek ordination. With that encouragement, I was able to pursue my lifelong dream of being a pastor and was ordained in 2015. I have served congregations in Seattle and Palm Springs, CA, and came to Soda Springs in the summer of 2021.

What are some of the concerns you have for our community here in Caribou County, and in what ways can your faith make a difference?

Drugs are a major issue in our community and I feel that a positive, non-judgmental attitude from the faith community, at large, could go a long ways towards providing help for people suffering from addiction.

What advice would you give a person experiencing a faith crisis?

First, and foremost, I would offer a non-judgmental space for someone experiencing a faith crisis to simply talk. I would also assure them of

Thelma is survived by her 2 brothers, Kenneth and Billy: her 6 children, Jerry (Michael), Linda, Roy, Larry (Kathy), Susan (Jay), Gay (Jerry), 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gale, one brother, Paul, one grandchild, Nikie. Mom will be greatly missed!

A viewing will be held October 24th from 6-8 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home, Soda Springs. A private graveside service will be held October 25th, 1 p.m. at Restlawn Cemetary.

The family would like to thank Caribou Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tanner Davis, R.N. James McClatchy, and their nurses for their compassion, professionalism, and most excellent care of our mom and her family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Caribou Memorial Hospital Bereavement Fund.

God’s love for them, no matter what was going on, and explain that it often takes time to heal from religious trauma, which is, more often than not, the root cause of the crisis. I would offer to walk along side anyone experiencing a faith crisis and do my best to help them rediscover their own faith, regardless of where that takes them. Where and when do you hold worship services?

First Presbyterian Church of Soda Springs holds regular Sunday worship services at 10:30 AM either online (https://www.facebook.com/ Presbychurchsodasprings) or in person. The church is located at 109 S. 1st E. in Soda Springs. Outside of your regularly scheduled worship service, are there additional events the community should be aware of and are welcomed to?

In addition to our Annual Harvest Bazaar, which is held on the first Saturday of November, and our Christmas Eve service, we also host a regular Bible study on Tuesday nights at 5:30 PM at the church, where we study the text for the following Sunday in a number of different translations and then have a lively discussion about the differences. We also host a regular Thursday night social, in the church’s Fellowship Hall, along with a number of other events. You can check out the church’s website, http://www.sodapc.org for more details regarding all of our activities and events.

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Grace Senior Night

Braden’s

Cally

Cally’s favorite

from cross country is just running and making memories with her

Soda Springs

Landon Moss - Football

Landon is the son of Becky and Jason Moss

Landon’s favorite memory from football is starting on the field with his brother Bryant.

Laexin

Laexin’s

Lilly’s favorite

from cross country was coming home from state her sophomore year and the team talked until 1 a.m. on the bus.

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Braden Kimball - Football

Braden is the son of Jessie and Jason Kimball

favorite memory of football was playing in the state championship game.

Cally Coleman - Cross Country

is the daughter of Cindy and Dan Coleman

memory

team.

Laexin VanGass - Cross Country

is the son of Liberti and LeGrand VanGass

favorite memory from cross country is when they shaved Scotties head on the Boise trip.

Lilly Gilbert - Cross Country

Lilly is the daughter of Tonya and Clint Gilbert

memory

Kaylum Balczewski - Football

Kaylum is the son of Crystal and Brent Peterson

Kaylum’s favorite memory from football was playing Bruno Mars on the bus trip to Clearwater Valley

Trevor Mathews - Football

Trevor is the son of Jodi and Richard Mathews

Trevor’s favorite memory of football is from his sophomore year playing in the state championship.

Bryant Jensen - Football Bryant is the son of Sarah and Kenneth Jensen Bryant’s favorite memory from football was playing for the state championship in the dome.

Brett Hobbs - Football Brett is the son of Amy and Josh Hobbs Brett’s favorite memory of football was watching Carson Welch fall in the river

Breanna Heer - Cross Country Breanna is the daughter of Scott Heer Breanna’s favorite memory from cross country is from cross country camp when they foated the river and got in a mud fight.

Derek Hill - Football

Derek is the son of Suzanne and Matt Hill Derek’s favorite memory from football was when they went to the state championship and got to play in the dome.

Carson Reeves - Football Carson is the son of Shelley and Jody Reeves Carson’s favorite memory from football is eating breakfast on home gameday’s with his brothers on the line.

Aleaha Medina - Cheerleading Aleaha is the daughter of Daphney and Esau Medina Aleaha’s favorite memory from cheerleading was during the Glenns Ferry game when the student section moved to the band bleachers and were very engaging.

Carson Welch - Football Carson is the son of Shelli and Brody Welch Carson’s favorite memory from football is falling in the river coming home from Clearwater Valley

Heartbreak on Homecoming after a triple overtime shootout!

BY JODY REEVES

After struggling through a long season facing several mismatches, the Soda Springs Cardinals finally got an opponent that they could compete with. It just so happened that the game was also the Cardinals homecoming game. The Cardinals opponents in the game were the Wendell Trojans. The two teams came into the evening without a single win between them. The two teams are also district opponents this year with the combination of the fourth and fifth districts. With both teams showing a zero in the win column some would assume that the game would not be all that exciting to watch. If that was your assumption, you were in for a pleasant surprise as this game was full of drama and excitement.

The excitement kicked off with the delivery of the game ball via helicopter by Air Idaho Rescue. The ball was pitched to senior Cardinal Ryder Bendtsen. Following tha,t the introduction of starters took place and the game got underway with the Cardinals kicking to the Trojans. The Soda Springs defense was then able to make an early stand forcing the Trojans to punt. On the ensuing possession the Cardinals put together a slow methodical drive getting down inside the thirty yard line before stalling out and turning the ball over on downs. After forcing another punt, the Cardinal offense was on the move once again. This time the Cardinals would not stall out as Cole Garbett took the ball off the right side of the line for the games first score followed by a successful extra point and Soda Springs led 7-0. The first quarter came to a close as the Trojans were putting together a good drive of their own but the Cards still led the game 7-0.

It did not take long for the Trojans to strike in the second as on their first play the running back broke loose and the game was tied up at seven points each. Just four plays later, disaster would strike again for the Cardinals when they were forced to punt and the coverage outran the ball giving the Trojans an easy return for their second score in less than two minutes. The Trojans failed to convert the extra point and took the lead 13-7. Following the Trojan score the Cardinals would

ride their three headed running game of Bendtsen, Garbett and Garbett down the field on another long drive culminating with Cole Garbett earning his second score of the evening. The Trojans jumped offsides on the extra point which moved the ball closer, enticing the Cardinals to go for two points. A bobbled snap put an end to that, however, and the score was once again tied this time at thirteen points a piece. The next few minutes were a defensive battle. The first half drama wasn't quite over yet though as Dunford took a reverse handoff down to the fifteen yard line with just twenty-nine seconds left putting Soda in scoring position. Unfortunately the Cardinals threw an interception in the endzone, turning the ball over. The Soda defense stepped up though and earned an interception of their own giving the Cardinals one last shot at scoring in the first half but time ran out following two incomplete passes to the endzone.

There was plenty of excitement and entertainment in the second half with turnovers and touchdowns being called back, but the score on the scoreboard

did not change as the clock ticked down to zero. With the game still tied at thirteen the two teams headed to overtime.

In overtime, Soda won the coin toss, selecting to go on defense first. The Trojans scored first in overtime on a pass to the back of the endzone. The extra point came up short and the Trojans took a 19-13 lead. It was now the Cardinals’ turn to try to score. Soda Springs would lose yards on first and second down falling back to the thirty yard line. On third down the Cards heaved the ball into the endzone where it was caught, once again tying the game up with the extra point to come. Wendell tried icing the kicker by calling a timeout just before the ball was snapped. Out of the timeout, the kick went go through the uprights but an offsides on the defense would negate the play and the Cardinals would have to make another attempt. The second attempt was blocked and the game moved to its second overtime. In the second overtime Soda was on offense first and scored on fourth down with a ten yard pass play. Once again Wendell jumped offsides on the extra point attempt and Soda elected to go for two after the penalty. The two point conversion was good and Soda led 27-19. Wendell answered back quickly with a pass of their own and a two point conversion and once again we were tied. In the third overtime Wendell was on offense first and punched the ball in for the touchdown and two point conversion taking a 35-27 lead. The Cardinals now needed to score and get a two point conversion so the game would continue on. On second down the Cards ran an option play and the ball carrier took the pitch down near the goaline when the ball popped loose rolling towards the end line between two Trojans. It looked like all was lost when a Cardinal player dove from behind, landing on the ball and it was ruled a Soda touchdown. Now the Cards needed to convert the two point conversion. They made their attempt through the air and the pass fell incomplete, handing the game to the Trojans with a final score of 35-33.

Cardinal fans obviously wanted a win but it gave fans a glimmer of pride to see the team fight so hard through three overtimes and given everything they had in the effort.

Lady Cowboys Face Must Win Game

BY JODY REEVES

The Lady Cowboys kicked off their district tournament by defeating ShoBan in what is called the playin round. That match took place in Bancroft last Thursday evening. North Gem was heavily favored in the match and despite missing one of their top players Eliza Ball, they did not disappoint the home crowd as they swept the Lady Chiefs winning in three sets with scores of 2512, 25-5, and 25-16. With the win the Lady Cowboys advanced to a first round match-up with the number two seed of the tournament the

Mackay Miners.

The Lady Miners were in a unique position in the tournament due to the fact that they are the number one ranked team by MaxPreps, but losses to Rockland placed them as the number two seed in the district tournament. What that all boiled down to for the Lady Cowboys was a very tough matchup against one of the top seeded teams. The district tournament continued at a neutral site in Shelley High School on Saturday. The Lady Cowboys put their best effort in but were unable to pull off the upset against the Lady Miners sending North Gem to the loser side of the

bracket. This meant that they would face a long road through the bracket to attempt to earn a spot to the state tournament.

The Lady Cowboys took that first step by facing off with Watersprings Christian. The Lady Cowboys and Lady Warriors split their regular season matches, each winning one match. This time the Lady Cowboys would control the match from start to finish winning in three sets. Finishing off the long day on Saturday with a win meant that North Gem would live to fight another day but every game from here on out will be a win or go home situation for the Lady

Cowboys. They will get a few days off before returning to Shelley for the next round of the tournament. That next round will be Wednesday evening at 5:00 back at Shelley High School. Their opponent for that game will be the Leadore Mustangs. The Lady Mustangs won both of the home and away matches against the Lady Cowboys in the regular season but everyone knows that the slates are wiped clean for the tournament and this match is up for grabs. Check next week's edition of the Idaho Enterprise to see how the Lady Cowboys fared through the rest of the district tournament.

The Lady Cowboys celebrate one of their many scores at home last Thursday.

The Cardinals had their highest offensive production of the season during this Homecoming game.

Coach Worthington discusses the Cardinals next play with quarterback Harrison and receiver Peterson.

Coach Yost uses a timeout to keep her girls focused during last weeks play-in game.

SPORTS

BY JODY REEVES

Lady Cards Had A Busy Week Volleyball Senior Night

The Soda Springs volleyball team stayed busy last week as they finished the regular season, honored their seniors and started district tournament play. The week started off for the Cardinals with an old rival Grace coming to town. The Lady Cards seemed a little out of sorts in this game while the visiting Grizzlies seemed to be at the top of their game. That combination resulted in a Cardinal loss in three straight sets but the week was far from over.

With just a day between games the Lady Cardinals next hosted top-seeded Malad for Soda Springs senior night. The Cardinals have three senior volleyball players this year and took a moment before the start of the game to honor them. The three senior players are Mayli Whitworth, Emily Thornock, and Brecklyn Golightly. The girls were escorted onto the court by their parents and given gifts for all of their hard work on the court for the team. As for the game itself once again the Lady Cards struggled to play to their full potential which when you are facing the top team in your conference will have severe consequences. The Cardinals lost to the Dragons in three straight sets. That loss solidified the Cardinals seed in the district tournament. That tournament started with the Cardinals once again getting a short break between games.

The tournament began on Saturday with Soda Springs traveling to West Side. With a six team conference this year the top two teams earned a first round bye with everyone else matching up according to seed. Soda Springs came in as the three seed and was matched up with the six seeded Aberdeen Tigers. The Cardinals have had very little trouble with the Tigers all season and easily won the match in three sets with scores of 25-4, 25-14, and 25-9. With the win the Cardinals next faced the two seeded West Side Pirates. The Cardinals have struggled to grab set wins versus the Pirates this season winning just two out of twelve sets played. The Cardinals would battle hard in this match but once again would come up short losing in three sets with scores of 16-26, 24-26, and 17-25. With that loss the Lady Cardinals now face a win or go home situation. The next round of games in the district tournament take place Thursday in Malad. The Cardinals will face the fourth seeded Declo Hornets, a team they split with in the regular season. That game will be at 4:00 p.m.

With a win the Cardinals will stay alive and have to play the loser out of top seeded Malad and second seed West Side at 8:00 p.m. that same night. Any loss will end the Cardinals season so get out and support this great group of girls and help them get to state.

Lady Grizzlies

Season

Comes To An End

BY JODY REEVES

The Lady Grizzlies had a busy week last week. They wrapped up their regular season with a couple of good battles with some rivals old and new. They started the week off taking on their old cross county rivals the Soda Springs Cardinals. This match took place at Soda Springs high school and had an enthusiastic environment with great representation from both schools. Earlier in the season the Cardinals controlled their previous match in Grace winning in three sets. This time a much improved Grizzly team put forth one of their most impressive performances of the year. The Lady Grizzlies came out as the aggressors and didn't let up the whole night. Grace answered back to the early season sweep by the Cardinals with a sweep of their own winning in three sets with scores of 25-18, 2515, and 25-19. Coming off of the big win in Soda the Grizzlies hoped to ride that momentum into their season finale against their new rivals the Butte County Pirates. The Grizzlies were once again on the road for this game and somewhere between Grace and Arco the momentum escaped the Lady Grizzlies. When they got to Butte County High School the Grizzlies struggled to get things going. Granted that Butte is currently ranked as the second best team in

the state and one of the favorites to win a title but just two nights earlier the Grizzlies had shown what kind of potential they had when playing in Soda. Unfortunately, Grace just could not get into a rhythm and fell to the Pirates in three straight sets with scores of 25-17, 25-9, and 2516.

That loss caused some consternation amongst Grizzly fans due to the fact that the Grizzlies would have to face the Pirates just a few days later to play for the district title. With just the two teams in the district the High Desert Conference title would be decided with the simplest district tournament bracket in the state. It is very simple, win a best of three series of matches with each match being a best of five sets. The High Desert Conference decided that the first two matches would take place this past Monday evening located at the neutral site of Thunder Ridge High School. If the teams happened to split the matches an if necessary match would take place Wednesday back at Thunder Ridge.

The Grizzlies went into Monday night as the underdogs with many sports pundits across the states assuming that the Pirates would easily cruise to the victory. With the devastating loss for the Grizzlies just four days earlier no one would blame them for these assumptions. However the Lady Grizzlies were not going to just lay down and hand the victory

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Cardinals Gear Up For District Races

BY JODY REEVES

The Soda Springs Cardinals ran in their final race of the season leading into the district championships. That race took place last Wednesday in Preston. Both the boys and girls teams competed very well in their respective races. Out of the fifteen teams that participated the Soda Springs boys team placed fifth overall and were the highest placing 3A school, just edging out district foes Malad who finished sixth and West Side who placed eighth. There were a total of two hundred and fifty individual runners in the boys race and the Cardinals top seven runners all placed in the top one hundred finishers. Leading the way for the Cardinals was Landon Moldenhauer who finished twenty-second with a time of 17:07.5. The other top runners for the Cardinals finished as follows (31) Kage Kirby 17:32.5, (34) Degan Stoor 17:35.9, (39) Dre Lloyd 17:42.2, (48) Jaxson Horsley 18:00.8, (51) Jonathan Beutler 18:04.2, (78) Austin Housley 18:42.1.

The Lady Cardinals once again

to the Pirates. The first match was very competitive with several ties and lead changes throughout. In the end the Pirates did get the victory in three sets but the scores were much closer than many expected. Those scores were 25-21, 25-18, and 25-20. With the completion of the first match the two teams immediately walked back onto the court to play the second match. Once again the Grizzlies stayed competitive but would slowly run out of gas and make too many mistakes against a high caliber team. The Grizzlies eventually fell once again in three sets with scores of 25-19, 25-18, and 25-17. With the loss the Grizzlies

had a great showing, finishing third out of sixteen teams. The Cardinals just missed out on second place by two points to 4A Sugar-Salem. Soda Springs was the highest scoring 3A school with the next best placing for a 3A school being North Fremont in sixth place. There were a total of one hundred and ninety three runners in the race and all nine Cardinals placed in the top one hundred with three placing in the top ten. For the first time this season the Lady Cardinals were led by Ellie Wood who finished in fifth place with a time of 19:46.1. The rest of the top seven for the Cardinals were as follows (6) Lizzie Beutler 19:54.8, (9) India Galloway 20:00.6, (24) Rebekah Evans 20:41.0, (41) Rosie Harris 21:44.2, (43) Mollie Renfroe 21:48.6, (47) Gracie Modenhauer 21:57.6. Next up for the Cardinal runners are the district championships taking place this Thursday on the Soda Springs home course at Kelly Park. Come out and support a great group of kids as they compete for a spot in the state championship race that will be at Eagle Island State Park this year.

season came to an end.

The Lady Grizzlies ended the season much improved over where they started the season. Though they do lose three starters to graduation the team is relatively young and should continue to grow and improve into next season. The three seniors they will lose had a big impact on the team and its continued growth through the season. Olenslager and Willams played terrific on the front row this year while libero Newby had some incredible leadership and play on the back row. Congratulations to the Grizzlies on a great season and good luck moving forward.

Number 21, Setter, Mayli Whitworth

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Number 18, Defensive Specialist/ Libero, Brecklyn Golightly Brecklyn is the daughter of Brooke and CeJay Golightly.

Number 7, Outside Hitter, Emily Thornock

Emily is the daughter of Tina and Nyle Rassmussen. Emily’s favorite volleyball memory is when her car would not start at a green light and the volleyball girls had to push her car into the Maverik parking

The Lady Grizzlies celebrate one of their points scored in the district championship game.