The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | December 5, 2024

Tis the Season!

Across the county, the Christmas season is well and truly underway, with the annual lighting of Teuscher Square and Santa’s visit to the Grace Fire Station taking place since last week’s paper, and the Festival of Trees and Community Concert scheduled for the end of this week.

Teuscher Square

“This is our biggest event of the year—we all look forward to this,” Bancroft City Clerk Debbie Swensen said while filling cups of homemade hot chocolate for the large crowd that gathered in the middle of town for the seasonal lighting of Teuscher Square. While a Bancroft tradition, the celebration is open to everyone in the surrounding communities, and even further afield.

Swensen shared the story of one year she had been purchasing items for the Lighting and been asked by another shopper why she was buying so many items. After learning that the materials were for the city celebration in Bancroft, the family (who was from Blackfoot) learned that a wheelchair-accessible Santa would be available for free to havbe pictures taken, and decided to make the

trip down. “It was amazing. Their daughter had always been afraid of Santa, and had never had a chance to visit with him before. But it worked out here, and it was a great experience!”

The welcoming feeling of the Bancroft city celebration is pervasive. When people rhapsodize about the advantages of small towns over cities, this is the kind of thing they probably have in mind. It feels like everyone is out on the street to share in the moment, and everyone is just as excited for their neighbors kids as their own to visit with Santa.

The Grinch and Frosty mingled with the crowd, handing out chocolate “coal” and chocolate coins respectively. Kids played night games on the well-lit, closed off street to a backdrop of Christmas music and convivial conversation.

The light pavilion itself is spectacular, with the interior being created by the 2nd grade students at North Gem, and other students at the school responsible for ongoing care and replacement of bulbs throughout the season. A nativity manger rests to the side of the pavilion, in homage to the more serious origins of the holiday.

Lights were everywhere in downtown

Burn barrels kept the crowd warm and provided an easy, comfortable place for meeting up with neighbors, friends and family. Spudnuts were homemade by Larue Workman from Soda Springs, and, to break journalistic neutrality, were amazing!

“Everyone comes together. We have a lot of volunteers, and the city

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“Light the World Initiative” underway

President Richard Evans of the Soda Springs Idaho Stake marked the beginning of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Light the World” event, which officially began on December 1.

“We would like to invite our friends of all faiths to join us in celebrating the Christmas season by lighting the world around them; through Christlike words and acts of service,” President Evans said.

The overall idea behind the project is to focus on spreading goodwill and joy around to those around you as much as possible during the season through a variety of ideas, from large to small.

Members, and everyone who participates whether church member or not, are encouraged to perform acts of service, donate to local and global charities, and attend a variety of events virtually or in person.

The hub for activities can be found at LightTheWorld.org, which gives users access to inspirational videos, links to charitable donation sites, project ideas, and a number of other tools including a “kindness randomizer” that lets people randomly generate a person and an activity to direct an act of kindness toward.

The project also looks to reach out to younger, and international audiences who use social media and other online services for information and communication. Texting “light” to

71234, for instance, will provide responses that suggest service ideas based in Jesus’ teachings. Ideas can also be found on WhatsApp and GivingMachine.org.

A link on the page also provides a playlist of devotional songs performed by the world famous Tabernacle Choir, and an interactive map of local meeting places for the Christmas, December 22 service can be used at any time to find the nearest church.

The campaign was introduced by a video filmed around the world, and featuring the collaborative efforts of individuals from London and New York to Tokyo and Sydney, among others. The idea is the make this season one of brotherhood and shared purpose for making the world a better place.

Find more information at LightTheWorld.org.

Political toplines

It’s the holidays, so to be as brief and painless as possible: among the most pressing political headlines for the week are the Biden pardon of his son, and more of Trump’s controversial cabinet picks. Presidential pardons are always a bit of a delicate storm, but Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter for federal charges related to federal gun and tax laws is sure to cause an ongoing, now familiar, level of churn in the political seas. This is especially true following Biden’s pledge to “de-politicize” the DOJ. Coupled with Trump’s continual nominations of cabinet officials that Republican leadership has been expressing reservations about (to put it mildly—the “former Trump administration official” cable news guests have been apoplectic in cases), it’s all but certain that this will continue the “rule of law” and “independent justice system” argument that has dominated the discourse since at least 2016. Kash Patel, Trump’s selection to take over the FBI, will replace his appointee from 2017, Christopher Wray. Part of the reaction against the selection is due to Patel’s vow to “dismantle” the FBI, while also “coming after” those who disagree with the Trump administration. The confirmation hearing is likely to be heated, which is a phrase that can be copied and pasted for many of the other major nominations to important positions.

Elton John loses eyesight in one eye

Singer and songwriter Elton John, 77, reported that his eyesight has still not returned after an infection he experienced several months ago. The infection caused his vision to fail in one eye, and his vision has not returned following treatment for the infection. John officially retired from touring in 2023 after doing so for almost sixty years. He has written the music for the musical version of “The Devil Wears Prada” and was not able to see the performance, but expressed the opinion that it “sounded good.”

Missing hiker found dead in Oregon; husband charged Susan Lane-Fournier was reported missing on November 22 when she failed to show up for her work shift. Her vehicle was spotted near a trailhead, and she was presumed to be hiking, and potentially lost. An intensive search was launched for the woman with the support of volunteers and Clackamas county officials during intense winter conditions. Her body was eventually found after more than 800 search hours near Highway 26. After an autopsy determined that the manner of death was homicide, and confirmed the deaths of her two dogs, her husband Michael Fournier was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. According to crime reporting statistics from the Department of Justice (remember them from the first story?), homicides are generally highest in the summer months, but domestic violence as well as suicide tends to spike around the holidays due to a number of stressors and pressures.

Caribou County, Idaho

TIS THE SEASON! On

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were at the heart of Teuscher Square's holiday pavilion on Monday.

Bancroft.

Memorial Tree pays tribute to loved ones

The Festival of Trees is well underway inside the library (the big event itself is scheduled for December 6, beginning at 5:30 pm), but the Memorial tree is also in place for the season. Originally a project of the Senior Center, the Memorial Tree allows those who wish to celebrate loved ones who have passed on to place an ornament on the tree in their memory.

A short program was held inside the library itself, and then the ornaments were hung outside.

The program was non-denominational, and everyone in the community was welcomed. Heidi Walker performed beautifully for the prelude and postlude on her harp. Additional musical numbers were performed by Soda Springs High School Soda Pops, with soloist Kalea Christman.

Speaker Jeannie Varilone provided a message of hope and remembrance, followed by a candlelight ceremony outside where family members hung ornaments on the tree outside the library outside the main entrance. The ornaments will remain hanging from the tree until the beginning of the new year in remembrance of those who have passed on.

The memorial tree is sponsored by Bayer, and is supported by the library in the use of their facilities.

Daryl and Jerrilynn Harrison were responsible for organizing and putting together this year’s Memorial tree. Stop by the library sometime during the season and take a look at the tree, and maybe leave an ornament for a missed loved one of your own.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner feeds over 100

It was a joy to be part of the free community Thanksgiving dinner that was offered at the Senior Citizen Center last Thursday. We were able to feed around 100 people between takeout, delivery, and walkins. It was great to welcome so many wonderful people to enjoy that meal with us. A special thanks goes out to our many sponsors, including Bayer, Quick Stop, Lallatin Food Town, Del Monte Meats, Caribou Jacks, Rindlisbaker Farms, Franz, Butterburrs, Yost Farms, Corey and Brenda Kunz, and the City of Soda Springs. We were blessed with a multitude of volunteers including Monica Rosen, Bob & Camille Monk, Stephanie Rindlisbaker, LaRue Workman, ShaLayne Bartschi, Starla Kingsford, Tanna Christiansen, Patsy Tarbet, Becky Christensen, RaNae Foster, Jim Workman, Jimmy Workman, Lonnie McCulloch, Meghan Campbell, Charlene McCulloch, Tallan McCulloch, Chad & Paulette Ericsson, Heather Lott, Russ Martin, Denese and Kurt Bunderson, Chris Alonzo,

With full gratitude, Jim

Spence Seipert, Adam Hepworth and Darby and Jacob Rosenberg.

McCulloch

Helpers in the kitchen worked hard to create a very successful community feast.

The Memorial Tree will be in decorated with memorial ornaments through the end of the year.

Over 100 people were fed during the course of the afternoon.

Members of the SSHS Soda Pop, with Jerrilynn Harrison listening in.

Jeannie Varilone presented the message for the evening.

Harpist Heidi Walker

Tis the Season!

does its part, and it’s just a great time of year,” Swensen said.

The best way to understand exactly how warm and welcoming the experience is would be to visit for yourself, as it’s hard to convey in words the small town magic that it invokes. If you missed your chance this year, make sure to put it on your calendar for next year!

“We want people from any community to have a chance for this kind of Christmas party, and we definitely welcome anyone who wants to come,” Swensen said.

Santa Comes to Grace

It is, of course, Santa’s busiest season of the year, and one that brought him to the Grace Fire Station over the weekend. Santa’s liaison for the visit is the Chamber of Commerce, who made sure that he had a comfortable spot indoors to visit with the kids of Grace as their parents mingled in the Fire Station.

Hot cocoa and treats were on offer as hopeful kids with a lot on their lists made their way to visit with the Clauses themselves.

“It’s something that the community really looks forward to,” Chamber of Commerce Vice President Lara Peck said. Kayzlee, her daughter, was volunteering as an elf to help to the guests of honor with the long line of kids waiting for their turn.

Like everywhere at this time of year, the adults in attendance smiled as their youngsters opened up about the many things they hoped to find under their trees. Grace city mayor Jackie Barthlome and City Councilwoman Kathy Tillotson, among many other city employees, were there to support the yearly visit.

More to Come

There are plenty more items on the calendar all around Caribou county in the upcoming days and weeks, so keep your ears open. Most immediately, the Festival of Trees in Soda Springs will be held on December 6 at 5:30 p.m.

The Caribou Community Orchestra and Choir performance is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on December 8 in the Soda Springs High School Auditorium. The concert has been in rehearsal and preparation stages for the last month plus, and should be an amazing night of music and talent.

On December 14, Porter’s Pub on Main Street in Soda Springs will be holding a raffle and fundraiser for Toys for Tots from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A Porketta sandwich for $12 a serving will be sold, with all the proceeds going to Toys for Tots. Raffle tickets donated by local businesses with be sold at the event. Winter hours at the pub started this week, and are now Monday and Tuesday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m continued from front page

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Hours are 7am – 2pm Wednesdays and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are variable hours depending on prep

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Santa and Mrs. Claus with elf Kayzlee Peck.

Gloria Peck was one of the Chamber volunteers at Grace's Fire Station.

Frosty mingled with the crowd.

Homemade Spudnuts were one of the many treats on hand.

Music, games, and friends kept the night warm.

While not as cold as it could have been, the burn barrels were certainly welcome.

Downtown Bancroft was a busy place Monday night.

City Hall is also lit up for the holiday.

The Claus family also spent time in Bancroft for the lighting of the Square. Here with Averee Spencer.

Fish and Game Corner

Information available at the Idaho Fish and Game site idfg.idaho.gov

From tags sales to general season closers, here’s a partial list of what’s happening in December

From tags sales to season closers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during December that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.

Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates you should know to help you plan.

DECEMBER 2024

12/6-12/7 – MK Nature Center Bird Seed Sale

12/10 – Nonresident deer and elk tag sale at 10 a.m. MST

12/16 – ON SALE: Leftover nonresident hound hunter permits available at 10 a.m. MST

12/19 – OPEN: Season setting for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat

12/25 – Christmas Day Public Holiday (Fish and Game Offices Closed)

12/31 – CLOSED: Pheasant hunting season in Areas 1 and 3

12/31 – CLOSED: Forest grouse season in most of the state

Note: Hunters, anglers and trappers should always double check the seasons and rules booklets to confirm opening and closing dates, as well as restrictions and rules pertaining to individual species.

Never let the sun set on a dirty Firearm

As big game hunting season winds down, don’t forget to clean up those firearms before stowing them in the gun safe.

Another season in the books. You and your trusty firearm spent countless hours roaming the mountain slopes and drainages that Idaho is known for and likely in all kinds of weather.

For all the times your firearm’s had your back (literally), now is the point in the year when you have its back. Whether you hunted the forests of the Panhandle, the dry sagebrush seas in the southern portion of the state, or somewhere in between, you and your firearm earned some much-needed R&R. Your muscles will recover with some time off; but stashing a dirty gun for months can cause all kinds of problems next time you go to use it. Here's a quick and easy guide (and reminder) to clean your firearms and condition them for next season.

Preparation

Before you run downstairs and take every clamp and screw off your firearm, do a little housekeeping. Pick out a suitable, clean work area with ample space to set aside parts and tools. Make sure your workstation is welllit and has good air flow, since you’ll be working with cleaning agents.

A sturdy table is a must. Resting your prized firearm on a stack of cardboard boxes is a surefire way to break some expensive features. Also be sure that

the table is not one that hosts the family at dinner time. Gun cleaning solvents are greasy and can be toxic, so don’t clean your firearm on, say, the same table to process your game meat.

Know how your firearm works

Being a responsible firearm owner is more than just knowing where to point the muzzle and when to squeeze the trigger. Firearm assembly can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so making sure you have an updated copy of the firearm’s manual is important in understanding how to take things apart, or even more importantly, how to put them back together. A lot of pride went in to building that firearm, and you should dedicate the same amount of pride to caring for it.

Elbow grease

It’s time to get to work. Whether the bulk of your time was spent hunting deer with a rifle or grouse with a smallgauge shotgun, the principle is always the same. Different firearms, however, require different strategies when it comes to cleaning, but the tools and concept is roughly the same.

Tools you should have in your cleaning kit:

• Cleaning rod

• Bore brush (that matches the caliber of your firearm)

• Pull-through bore cleaning tool

• Cleaning jags (slotted and form-fitting for holding patches)

• Cloth patches

• Utility brushes

• Cotton swabs

• Gun oil

• Cleaning chemicals, including bore cleaners, action cleaners, and lubricants

HOT TIP: You might want to consider picking up a cleaning kit specific to the caliber of firearm you own. Not only does it save you time picking out tools individually, but most come with a case that keeps your tools tidy. Cleaning a firearm can differ pretty greatly depending on the type of firearm, the type of ammunition fired through it, the length of the barrel, type of receiver, etc. But to keep things simple, here’s a boiled down guide focusing on the basics using common cleaning tools.

1. Before you do anything, make sure the firearm is unloaded. Then remove the magazine.

2. Clean the firearm’s barrel and chamber. Using either a brush or pull-through bore cleaning cable that matches your firearm’s caliber, gently slide the brush or pull-through tool down the barrel from chamber to muzzle. Do this a few times and you will notice flakes of carbon and metal fouling — the result of pushing relatively soft metal or metal-cased objects down a relatively hard bore — exiting the barrel at the muzzle.

3. Now the barrel is clear of metal fragments and debris but still needs to be cleaned. Apply a few drops of bore solvent to a fresh patch (a square piece of lint-free fabric, usually made of cotton). Slide the moist

patch through the barrel using a cleaning jag that matches the caliber of your firearm until it comes out the end of the barrel. Do not pull the patch back through the barrel, as this brings dirt and debris back into the now-wet barrel. The jag holds the patch in place like a scrunched up bowtie while the patch slides down and cleans the barrel.

4. With the barrel moistened by the cleaning solvent, give the firearm 10-15 minutes for the solvent to break down any remaining sediment.

5. Once time has passed, take a bore brush and scrub the inside of the barrel.

6. Toss the old, dirty patch and replace with a clean new one. Run the dry, clean patch down the barrel several times. You may have to repeat this process with additional clean patches. Continue running the cleaning rod through the barrel until the patches no longer show any dirt.

7. Next, apply light lubricant to a bore cleaning tool and run the tool through the barrel to further clean and prevent corrosion.

8. The firearm’s barrel should now be cleaned. Be sure to wipe down the outside of the firearm as well, including the barrel’s exterior and the feed ramp.

9. Carefully inspect the action and remove any debris, gunk, oil residue, etc. so it’s clean and operates smoothly. Re-oil with a light lubricant if needed, but don’t over do it or it could gum up the action, especially in freezing weather.

Now that you have tidied up your firearm’s barrel, repeat the same steps above for your firearm’s action. Whether your firearm is a pump-action, bolt-action or slide-action, cleaning the action is just as important as cleaning the barrel.

You may need to pick up some smaller brushes and tools specific to cleaning your firearm’s action, which can vary greatly. Be sure to check out your firearm’s manual for the best instructions on cleaning its action. Until next season

Most hunters don’t care if their firearms look pretty, they just want them to shoot right. Taking pride in your firearm is part of being a responsible hunter. You’ll feel a lot better heading into the off season or reaching for that trusty firearm come next season with

a clean, well-taken care of rifle or shotgun sitting in your safe. Maintain a properly cared for firearm and it will have your back for many more hunts in the future.

When to call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline versus a Fish and Game Regional office

When you observe something wildlife related and need to get in touch with Idaho Fish and Game, there are a few important questions to consider before deciding which phone number to call.

A quick question and answer session with Kris Bragg, Senior Conservation Officer in the Panhandle Region, provided some helpful clarity on the topic.

Question: Who should folks call when they witness or have information about a wildlife violation or crime?

Answer: “In this scenario, people should always call our Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800632-5999. This will put folks in touch with a dispatch center that will get the information to the proper officer in the most efficient manner. It’s very important to note that this phone number should only be used to report a wildlife violation.”

Question: What should folks do and what number should they call if the find wounded wildlife?

Answer: “Believe it or not, in many cases the animals are not mortally wounded and the best option is to leave it alone, and give it a chance to survive. This includes deer hobbling on three legs or an injured bird. If you see such wildlife and still want to call your local Fish and Game office, it is best to do so during business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the situation is not during business hours, the best option is to call your local law enforcement office who will forward the call to a Fish and Game officer if necessary.”

Question: Who should folks call with other, non-emergent questions or concerns?

Answer: “These types of calls are perfect for any Fish and Game Regional office during business hours and will ensure people are connected with the right Fish and Game staff person.” Please remember that use of the Citizens Against Poaching hotline should only be used for reporting wildlife violations or crime.

THE ISSUE: Yellow starthistle

Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is a winter annual, native to the Mediterranean region. It is thought that it was introduced into California in the early 1800’s as a contaminate in alfalfa seed. It invades rangelands, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed sites. Its presence significantly reduces feed quality of forage. It is toxic to horses, causing chewing disease, which can be fatal. It also disrupts native ecology, habitat, and recreational opportunities. Yellow starthistle seeds typically germinate in the fall and then form rosettes in the spring. Rosettes bolt in late spring early summer, stalks are typically 18-24 inches long. Leaves are bluish green in color and are covered in small white hairs. Yellow starthistle reproduces solely by seed. A single plant can produce 75,000 -150,000 seeds per year if conditions are favorable. About 90 percent of seeds will fall within 2 feet of the parent plant, but seeds can also be transported by wind, water, animals, equipment, and on clothing.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Clean equipment and clothing after leaving invested areas. Always plant clean seed.

• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective on small infestations. Remove as much of the root system as possible. Repeated mowing can be effective, as it can keep this weed from going to seed.

• Cultural— Establishing a healthy stand of beneficial plants that will compete with yellow starthistle. Utilize

proper grazing management practices that favor beneficial plants.

• Biological— Certain weevil and fly species may help control yellow starthistle populations.

• Chemical—Herbicide applications are most effective when applied to actively growing plants in the seedling and rosette stages. Refer to https://pnwhandbooks.org/weed for specific herbicide recommendations. Type “Starthistle” into the search box to easily find information about controlling yellow starthistle. 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

Photo courtesy of Leonard L. Lake, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Word Worries

BY BRANDON HALL

If you are a regular reader, let me just get this out of the way right off the bat—as much as I wish they didn’t, writing errors make their way into the paper pretty much every week. Now, I’d suggest that the same is true of almost every newspaper, magazine, and even full book out on the market, but that isn’t really an excuse. Neither is the onerous task of proof-reading around 12,000 words a week, many of which are names that only exist for one person (which is often the point, of course). So, I freely admit that things get past me, and I don’t think there’s any shame in it—it happens.

The reason I bring it up is because I’d like to bring an occasional column to the paper, and it will require you to have some faith in me as a writer. I’d like to write a column wherein I talk about some of the things people have questions about with writing. I’ve worked with thousands of students over a couple of decades teaching English, tutoring, editing, and writing. And one thing that is almost universal in my experience is anxiety about writing. Fear of public speaking is consistently listed as one of people’s top fears, but in my experience, people face just as much anxiety about writing. While maybe it doesn’t provoke the same kinds of physical symptoms as talking to a crowd does, sending your writing out into the world for other people certainly seems to cause a lot of anxiety.

A lot of the issues and questions people have are common among people of all ages and backgrounds, and I’d like to put some of my experience to work and hopefully ease some anxieties, or at least explain a few mysteries. So if you’ll indulge me, I’ll try to tackle a grammar issue, a word problem, and a punctuation puzzle.

Who or Whom?

One of the most common (but ultimately harmless) confusions revolves around the set of words “who” and “whom”. A very common belief is that “who” is the regular, everyday word, while “whom” is reserved for fancy occasions like the china handed down from grandma, or uncomfortable church shoes. Well, you might be happy to know that such an idea is absolutely, 100 percent, entirely wrong!

Who and whom are both types of words called pronouns, which of course we’re all familiar with these days for unrelated reasons. Pronouns allow the writer or speaker to refer to a noun without the need to repeat the same noun over and over. They

instance, “He is here.” “He,” like “who,” is the subject pronoun.

On the other hand, “whom” is what’s called an “object pronoun.” It can never be the subject of a sentence. It can only receive action, not initiate it. You cannot say “Him is here.” By the same token, you cannot ask “Whom is here?”

Object pronouns usually follow words called prepositions, such as “to, in, for, at, with, of, on, by” etc. The most common way to use “whom” is to clarify just such a preposition, for example: “I know I should give this to someone, but to whom?” It works the same way as the subject pronoun “him.”

There, clear as mud, right?

The Penultimate Question

also have one other feature, which is that they come come in a number of different forms that help explain the noun to the rest of the sentence. For instance, “myself” is an example of a “reflexive pronoun.” It redirects the action of the verb of a sentence back to the speaker/writer of the sentence. In the case of “who,” its form is that of a “subject pronoun.” It is a pronoun that can stand as the subject of a sentence. “Who is here?” is a complete sentence, where “who” is the subject, and “is” is the main verb. (“Here” is an adverb in this case, but that’s for another day.) One way you can test this is to change the question into a sentence, and replace the pronoun with the correct noun. For

BRAIN TEASERS

Another example of assuming that something is different because it’s “fancy” is the word “penultimate.”

Because it’s longer and stranger than, say, “ultimate” it does seem like it might just be something like a leveled up form of that word. But it’s actually a case where the prefix determines most of the meaning.

The main part of any word is referred to as the “root,” for obvious reasons. Something attached at the front is a “prefix” and at the back a “suffix.” The root word of “penultimate” is “ultimate.” Ultimate is derived from a Latin word (the verb “ultimare”), which means “to come to an end.” We often think of ultimate as having something to do with

quality, but it actually has to do with sequence. So, a phrase like “the ultimate dessert” really just means “the last dessert”. Over time, our brains have filled it in to imply "the last dessert you'll ever need."

In the case of “penultimate,” the “pen” part comes from another Latin word (“paene”) that means “next to” or “second to.” It’s the same word part as in “peninsula,” which literally means “almost an island,” or “Pennsylvania,” which is named for William Penn, but also means “next to the forest.” So "penultimate" precisely means "second to last." In any case, using “penultimate” to mean “really, really, great!” is wrong in both parts of the word. For whatever reason, it’s been cropping up a lot and I thought I’d give you a fun word to harass people about when they misuse it.

Octowhat?

If you want to be insufferably precise, this thing many of us use on a daily basis is called an octothorpe: #. The “octo” is from the eight points, of course, and the “Thorpe”?...Well, no one knows for sure. As a sign, it’s only really been in use for about fifty five years, having been used by Bell labs on early touch tone phones. One folk etymology suggests that the person who named it was a fan of the athlete Jim Thorpe. It makes as much sense as anything else, I suppose. The symbol is mostly used in mathematics, social media, and programming, but it does have a name, by golly!

Thanks for indulging me, and send any questions you might have to brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com with ATTN WORD WORRIES in the Subject line, as I am the one to whom you will ultimately be sending it. #happythanksgiving

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

December 5 – Thursday

Library Story Time (10am)

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

Addition Recovery Program (7pm)

IDAN-HA Movie- Moana 2

County P&Z (6pm)

MS GBB @ Malad

GBB @ St. George Tournament

December 6 – Friday

Festival of Trees

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie – Moana 2

BBB @ New Plymouth

GBB @ St. George Tournament

Wrestling @ Grace Tournament

December 7 – Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie – Moana 2

BBB @ Parma

GBB @ St George Tournament

Wrestling @ Grace Tournament

December 8 – Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

December 9 – Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

County Commissioner Mg. (9am)

December 10 – Tuesday

City P&Z (6pm)

MS GBB w/American Falls Poetry Out Loud

December 11 – Wednesday

Caribou County Senior Dinner Pinochle @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie – Moana 2

MS GBB w/Star Valley

GRACE

December 5 – Thursday

Library Story Hour (10am)

Girls Wrestling @ Logan

BBB @ Bear Lake

JH GBB w/West Side

December 6 – Friday

Girls Wrestling @ Black Canyon Brawl

December 7 – Saturday

Wrestling Duals Home

December 8 – Sunday

LDS Services

Caribou Bible Church (2pm)

December 9 – Monday

PTO Food Drive all Week School Board Mtg. (6pm)

December 10 – Tuesday

Music Concert

December 11 – Wednesday

BBB @ Ririe BANCROFT

December 6 – Friday

Wrestling Dahlke Duals @ American Falls

MS GBB w/Mackay

December 7 – Saturday

BBB w/American Falls

GBB w/American Falls

December 8 – Sunday

LDS Services

December 9 – Monday City Council (8pm)

December 10 – Tuesday

BBB w/Taylor’s Crossing

GBB w/Taylor’s Crossing

December 11 – Wednesday

MS GBB @ Sho-Ban ES Music Concert

BIRTHDAYS

Charlotte Grace Brown, Dec. 1

Scott Davis, Dec. 1

Andy Robinson, Dec. 2

Ruth Sparks, Dec. 2

Melissa McDowell, Dec. 6

Shannon Gentry, Dec. 6

Larry Perron, Dec. 6

Kathy Dixon, Dec. 8

Mark Fugate, Dec. 8

Rorie Bartschi, Dec. 9

ShaLayne Bartschi, Dec. 9

Pattie Stringham, Dec. 9

Sandy Fugate, Dec. 10

Craig Shuler, Dec. 11

Allyne Crossley, Dec. 12

Vivien Mendenhall, Dec. 12

Scott Bevins, Dec. 13

Terry Johnson, Dec. 15

Jerry Jeppsen, Dec. 17

Gloria Evans, Dec. 20

Michael Pabst Jr., Dec. 20

Marian Lester, Dec. 24

Meri Hovanski, Dec. 26

Elaine Swope, Dec. 28

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, December 9

Pretzel Dog, Chips, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, December 10

Sweet Pork over Rice, Fruit, Veggies

Wednesday, December 11

Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheesy Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, December 12

Hamburger, Fries, Fruit, Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, December 9

Biscuits & Gravy, Orange Chicken w/Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Pineapple Tidbits

Tuesday, December 10

Taco Soup, Corn Muffin, Roasted Squash, Peaches

Wednesday, December 11

Pizza Rippers, California Spinach Salad, Mixed Fruit

Thursday, December 12

Hot Beef n Cheese, Taquitos w/ Cheese Sauce, Sweet Corn, Pears

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, December 9

Cheese Quesadilla, Food Choice –Refried Beans, Corn or Peaches

Tuesday, December 10

Hamburger, Tots, Food Choice – Mandarin Oranges or Fresh Veggies

ON THIS DAY

1717 English pirate Blackbeard ransacks the merchant sloop “Margaret” and keeps her captain, Henry Bostock prisoner for 8 hours before releasing him. Bostock later provides the first record of Blackbeard’s appearance, and the source for his name.

1766 World’s largest auction house - Christie’s hold their first sale in their permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London

1776 First U.S. fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa (William & Mary College), forms

1848 U.S. President James K. Polk triggers Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California

1876 Daniel Stillson (Mass) patents first practical pipe wrench

1879 First automatic telephone switching system patented

1929 First U.S. nudist organization, the American League for

Wednesday, December 11

Spaghetti, Breadstick, Food Choice – Green Beans or Tropical Fruit Mix

Thursday, December 12

Corn Dog, Mac & Cheese, Food Choice – Crisp Garden Salad or Pears

Physical Culture in New York City

2002 “The Two Towers” 2nd Lord of the Rings film directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen premieres in New York

2008 Former NFL star O.J. Simpson is sentenced to 33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery

2018 Letter by Albert Einstein from 1954 on concept of religion sells for $2.9 million at Christie’s in New York

2018 National day of mourning for former U.S. President George H.W. Bush as he lies in state at the Capito Rotunda, Washington

2022 Construction begins on world’s biggest radio telescopethe Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in South Africa and Australia with collection area of nearly 500,000 square meters. Built to test Einstein’s theories and search for extraterrestrial life

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

Residents were reminded that with the recent snowfall and more storms on the horizon, Idaho postal officials are asking residents across the state to help their carriers deliver the mail by clearing snow and ice from around mailboxes and walkways. Last year, 50 Idaho postal carriers were injured due to an unforeseen slip, trip, or fall— and many of the incidents ocurred as a result of unsafe of hazardous conditions on their mail routes. Carriers, who make an average of more than 600 deliveries daily, will continue to do their best to deliver the mail, according to Corral, but when mailboxes are buried in snow and ice it can make it difficult for carriers to make deliveries safely. Here are some tips to help carriers on their routes: If you received delivery of mail to rural-type post mailbox, please clear around the box to allow your carrier to drive up to the box, deposit mail, and drive away. Postal customers who receive door mail delivery should ensure their sidewalks, steps, and access ways are kept safely clear of snow and ice. Providing a safe access to your mailbox helps postal carriers deliver your mail safely and without interruption.

The North Gem girls basketball team had a ferocious start to their season with three games in three nights, and four games in five days last week. Despite going 0-4 for the week, head coach Dana Strong saw a lot to be excited by. “We played some of the toughest teams we will face all season this past week and had no time to practice and make corrections. But despite that we saw some growth and reasons to be really optimistic about this season,” explained Coach Strong. North Gem lost to Murtaugh 42-19, Grace 47-34 and then powerhouse Rockland 46-18 before culminating the week with a 56-28 loss at Sho-Ban. But despite the losses, the Cowboys continued to play hard to the be upbeat. Concerning the team, Coach strong further said, “This group of girls just likes to play and they work hard and really cheer each other on. They have great attitudes. I told them we are in school right now and learning and growing as much as we can sot that we are prepared come district time.” Against Murtaugh, Harlee Davids led the way with 6 points, 5 steals and 5 rebounds. DanniKa Barfuss chipped in 4 points, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds. Christina Christensen and MaKayla Mabey each added 3 points. Shannessey O’Brien had 9 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. Against Grace, the Cowboys saw their opponents go on a 21-0 run to assure the win. “Grace have a food defense, but we shot well and the girls played hard and kept coming the whole game. I was proud of them,” Coach Strong said. The Soda Springs School District will present two Christmas Concerts . The Tigert Middle School Music Department will present a Christmas Concert featuring Beginning and Intermediate bands as well as a combined orchestra and intermediate choir. Fifth through eight grade students will perform under the direction of Jennifer Seamons and Debbie Hansen, with Jan Mumford, accompanist. This year a strings program has been introduced into the Tigert Middle School music curriculum and students have been performing on string instruments, as well as band instruments. These amazing students have students have put in a lot of hard work to present a great Christmas program. The TMS Intermediate Choir has some fun surprises planned for the concert and rumor has it that Santa will even make a guest appearance, along with the Grinch.

2009 The North Gem Cowboys took

a break from their regular classes and spent the day giving back to the community of Bancroft. This day included everyone from kindergarten through the senior class, teachers, aides, and kitchen staff. There were twelve stations including cutting two colors of fleece and fringing the edges, then tying them together to make a lap robe, making several different craft ornaments, a candy jar, making, baking and decorating cookies, and putting them on a plate and bagging them up, decorating boxes for the items to be put in, signing a Thanksgiving card, and learning songs and poems to share those visited.

Bonnie Bailey flew to Denver with her daughter, Stephanie Duggan, and her grandsons Tyler and Dylan, to attend an awards ceremony for her daughter. Stephanie was chosen Employee of the Year from 500 employees. She is working for Holms, Roberts, and Owens Law Firm in Salt Lake City as an accounting manager.

With the help of the entire Soda Springs High School student body and staff, SSHS Business Professionals of America members were able to collect over 1,100 items for the Food Bank as part of a chapter relief fund raising service project. They collected everything from tooth paste and laundry detergent to canned goods and box meals and would like to thank the high school students and staff for their generosity.

1999

The wolf or wolf hybrid suspected of killing and injuring several sheep in three attacks near Conda and Woodall Mountain northeast of Soda Springs may have struck again. Craig Maycock, supervisor of the USDA Wildlife Services said they are investigating another incident Monday and would know more later that day when field investigators gave their report. Maycock said they had been notified that an animal came in an injured three more sheep belonging to Cal Dredge, who also had the previous losses over the last few weeks in his sheep flocks.

National Farm-City week was observed Thanksgiving week at the Grace Library and also throughout the nation as a time to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, helping those in need and also creating a greater understanding between rural and urban areas. A wall display and also a barn, complete with farm animals, farm equipment, and books was provided by Caribou County Farm Bureau in conjunction with National Farm-City week.

Rick’s College has accomplished yet another remarkable achievement in cross country as both the men’s and women’s teams won their respective NJCAA Championships in Lansing, MI. For the Ricks women’ team, this makes five consecutive NJCAA titles. Amber Cellan, a 1998 graduate from Soda Springs High School, placed 8th overall and second on the team. She is the daughter of Sid and Janet Celan of Soda Springs.

1994

The housekeeping staff of Caribou Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home recently redecorated room 117 on the acute care floor. The housekeepers first earned the money for the project by holding a garage sale. Donations needed to finish the project were contributed by the housekeeping staff themselves. The staff volunteered their time after work to paint and decorate the room. Involved were Vickie Stoor, Erma Knudsen, Beckie Mazur, Barbara Lester, Kelly Lester, Lori Redding, and Delma Settles.

1969

Soda Springs Junior High Honor Roll: Seventh Grade—A’s and B’s Condy Swa, Wayne Rasmussen, Kelly Sharp, Janet Brown, Jan Allred, Kevon Balls, Zella Latham, Nancy Kunz, Penny Lamereaux, and Tony Crnkovich. Eight Grade— All A’s: Christine Langdon, A’s and B’s: Barabara Herd, Greg Torgesen,

Pam Spackman, Doug Horsley, Ruth Ann Balls, Rod Sorensen, Angus Barnes, Anne Harris, Barbara Burton, Bobbie Ann Mason, Todd Allen, Kim Leuzinger, Pam Bjorkman, Kristeen Bennion, Valerie Hulse, Becky Stevens, Wade Clark, Sandra McNiel, Greg Ashbaker, Shanon Thomas, Debbie Weaver. Tidbits from around the area: Mrs. Hazel Ozburn, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dean Ozburn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Lewos were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Nielon and family at Ovid. Mrs. Nielson is a sister of Connie Ozburn. Frank Dalrymple, son of Edith Dalrymple, who was recently discharged from the Navy, visited his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Humphreys, for a week. He plans to re-enter the Navy the first of next year.

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Lansberry were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Fulkerson in Jerome.

A near-fatal accident was averted Saturday when Art Bowles of Bancroft managed to free himself from his saddle horse which had fallen on the railroad track at the crossing of the Chesterfield road in Bancroft. Bowles was keeping his horse on the north side of the tracks in a small pasture. He had caught the horse and was riding to his home on the south side where he was planning to load the horse in a trailer to go hunting. The horse caught his hind foot between the plank and the rail and upon finding himself caught, stepped back, catching the other hind foot and falling. Bowles’ leg was caught underneath the horse. He freed himself and looked up the track to see a westbound train bearing down on the horse. Bowles stated that he ran to the shack and asked two men to stop the train and they replied that the train was stopping anyway to pick them up. According to Bowles, the train did not appear to be slowing up so he rain up track trying to flag the train. The horse was struck and killed instantly.

George and Marianne Hawker write, with regard to their trip to Alaska: “Dear Friends of Soda Spring, So many of you people wanted me to write you and let you know what the job opportunities were up here that I gelt with was the only way I could get this job done. In the first place, I’m a very poor letter writer. I have a hard enough time keeping my own family happy by getting their letters answered (not over a month late_).

We had a fairly enjoyable trip up here although we were getting tired of gravel and muddy roads by the time we had traveled the first half of the distance. Some days we would make only 35 miles, then we would see something we would like to investigate and we were just plain fed up with driving so we would just pull into some campground and stay the night. One such campground proved a little more exciting than the others. The was about milepost 496, what they called Liard Hot Springs. We though this would be a good chance to soak some of our travel pains from our aching bones, so we parked all the vehicles and walked up this canyon on an old wooden sidewalk until we came to this bath house. Man, this was something else. I think the bears and all the animals in the woods, including people, had used this for a back house, instead of a place to change your clothes. We were lucky as we had changed to our swim suits before we left the trailer, so we used the wide open space to pull off our pants and shoes. The water was too hot, but it felt real good and we had a good soaking along with several other voyagers.

After supper, and the dishes were washed up, we were just getting ready to retire when our dog started growling and letting us know things weren’t right. We looked out the back window and about six feet from the trailer was this monstrous black bear trying to get into the garbage can. I hollered at it and it just stood up on its hind legs and looked me square in the eye. I be -

lieve he as much as told me to mind my own business, that that garbage can was his and he meant to have it. Well, I was in no position to argue so I kept my mouth shut. While driving through B.C. and Yukon territory you are not supposed to have a loaded gun with you. I had my 30.06 in the trailer but didn’t have it loaded.

I was trying to catch a little shuteye but Mama (Marianne) kept poking me. “George! He’s right along the trailer.” “Oh, Lay down and go to sleep,” I told her, “he won’t bother us in here.” About that time the trailer started shaking and old bruin is looking Marianne right in the eye—nothing but a little piece of glass separating them. The dog dashes under the covers to the foot of the bed. Marianne dashes under to covers to the foot of the bed and that leaves ol dad with nothing on but my underwear to face this scourge of the woods.

Right there I broke the gun laws of Canada. I got out my 30.06, jammed it full of 180 grain bullets and then I said, “Okay, bruin, bust that window and see the big fireworks.” He must have known I meant business, because he went away and pestered the other campers and left us alone. One young man of about 20 was sleeping under a table and the bear nosed him around during the night. He said he had to change underwear the next morning.

I have been fishing several times in the Cook Inlet and Homer Bay, but we haven’t done too well. I caught one small halibut and one crab, and Marianne caught two crabs. Those stupid creatures will hang onto your halibut bait, which is usually a herring of about eight to ten inches in length. They hang on until you get them to the top of the water, and then you reach out real fast and grab them by a leg and them into the fish box. If it’s a female you have to throw them back, but if it’s male you may keep them. We cooked these two in our dutch oven while they were still living. We did this by bringing the water to a boil and dumping the crab in for fourteen minutes. They only kick once and then it’s all over. It sounds kinda cruel, but that’s the way it’s done.

I am working for the Wagley Construction Company from Odessa, Texas. Brent Thomas is here, along with Dick Roland and several other people who have at time or another, worked for Ref-Chem. Ben and Audrey Jacobsen live about 11 miles from us. Met an old school mate of mine who I hadn’t seen for 30 years, Dave Dietrct. We met in church where he is the branch secretary.

Jobs at the time being are real scarce, but things will possibly open up in March, April, or May. So, I wouldn’t advise anyone coming up unless they are sure of a job with some company. I am closing this book for now. Will continue when jobs and news are plentiful.”

Thursday, December 5

Friday, December 6

Saturday, December 7

Moana 2 (PG) Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

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

Wednesday, December 11

6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. (All seats $5)

208-547-3282

T.S. No. 127478-ID Parcel No.: 015013000002 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

On 3/26/2025 at 9:00 AM (recognized local time), IN THE LOBBY OF THE CARIBOU COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 159 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276, in the County of Caribou, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Caribou, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3, MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO, UNDER RECORDER'S INSTRUMENT NO. 29474. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 170 N 2ND E, SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by HEATH V. HOPKINS AND RAINIE B. HOPKINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 5/17/2017, recorded 5/22/2017, as Instrument No. 199057, official records of Caribou County, Idaho.

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IDAWY Solid Waste District (District) has submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) a Plan of Operations for the IDAWY Caribou Landfill Facility (Landfill). This plan has been submitted in accordance with DEQ and EPA requirements to provide a description of dayto-day Landfill operations and activities. This public notice is made pursuant to Idaho Code 39-7411(6), and as determined in Section 31-819 of Idaho Code. This report may be reviewed at the District office located at 241 S Main, Suite #3 Lower Left, Soda Springs, ID 83276, (208) 236-6160 or an electronic copy can be requested. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, except holidays. The public is invited to comment on this Plan of Operations. The 28-day comment period commences with the first publication of this announcement beginning the week of November 11, 2024. Written comments will be accepted during the public comment period and should be directed to: Dept. of Environmental Quality, Pocatello Regional Office, 444 Hospital Way, #300, Pocatello, ID 83201, (208) 236-6160. #1050

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROPOSE OR PROMULGATE NEW OR CHANGED AGENCY RULES

The following agencies of the state of Idaho have published the complete text and all related, pertinent information concerning their intent to change or make the following rules in the latest publication of the state Administrative Bulletin.

The proposed rule public hearing request deadline is December 18, 2024, unless otherwise posted.

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ours with lingonberry sauce on the side, but you might prefer topping them with your favorite gravy or even a spicy barbecue sauce! Let’s get rolling ... AUNT INA’S SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Makes 48 meatballs

— 1 pound lean ground beef

— 1 pound ground pork

DONNA ERICKSON'S BEST BITES FOR RELEASE DEC. 2, 2024

By Donna Erickson

PHOTO CREDIT: Donna Erickson

Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 451506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 4/1/2024 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 11/18/2024 is $97,542.62 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036

DATED: 11/18/2024 Signature/ By: SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP

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IDAPA 16 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036 *16-0601-2405, Child and Family Services. (*PH) As delegated by Idaho state law, Zero-Based Regulation (ZBR) Rewrite governs the statewide provision of services associated with child protection, foster care, and adoption – notable changes relate to central registry placement, eliminating adoption and adoption home studies fees, expanding the definition of family service worker, and removing the foster care reimbursement fees.

NOTICE OF ADOPTED / AMENDED PROCLAMATION(S) IDAPA 13 – IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 13-0000-2400P7, Establishing Seasons and Limits for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Idaho

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Whip Up Aunt Ina’s Swedish Meatballs for the Holidays

My great-aunt Ina had no children of her own, so we always included her at holiday gatherings where we played endless rounds of Boggle and Scrabble and did lots of eating. She’d win the games, then happily drift into the kitchen to make her Swedish meatballs, a recipe passed on to her from her immigrant parents more than a century ago.

Now that she is no longer with us, we find ourselves reminiscing about her when we pull out her recipe for our Christmas Eve smorgasbord. As we do, I root around in the fridge for eggs, beef and pork, then Mom gathers spices from the cupboard. Without a word being spoken, we both have similar thoughts remembering Aunt Ina and others who gathered around the warm kitchen in Christmases past.

Heirloom recipes and special traditions make the holiday season bright for families everywhere. “And they help us slow down,” says Blake, an energetic 4th-grade teacher and father of four active kids under 11.

“Traditions aren’t fast-moving. They call us to put our super-busy lifestyles aside and come together to do something that matters. When we prepare Grandma Signa’s Julgrod (a Norwegian rice pudding), it gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. I’m passing along something from my heritage while connecting with the most important people in my life. It’s real, and that’s what counts,” he explained.

Find a pause during your family life to celebrate your unique traditions this month. And if you are in need of a new one, I am sharing great-aunt Ina’s Swedish meatball recipe with you. We serve

— 1 egg, slightly beaten

— 1/2 cup milk

— 1 cup breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs

— 1 large onion, grated

— 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

— 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

— 1 teaspoon ground allspice

— 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

— Pinch of pepper

Here’s the fun: In a large bowl, let your child mix ingredients thoroughly for several minutes. Shape into firm 1-inch balls. Aunt Ina dipped her fingers in a bowl of cold water to make it easy.

Arrange on two rimmed cookie sheets. Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes until lightly browned, rotating sheets halfway through.

Alternate Method: Place in an ovenproof frying pan with melted butter. An adult should fry them on medium heat, turning occasionally for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Then bake in a 350-F oven for 10 minutes.

Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.

OBITUARES

Andrea Lee Jensen

November 7, 1945 ~ November 27, 2024

Andrea Lee Jensen peacefully left this life surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home in Thatcher, Idaho. She battled Bulbar Onset ALS for two years and never gave up. She was such a strength to her family and friends and was determined to continue doing the things she loved.

Andrea Lee was born November 7, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho to Blaine and Itha Dance Hansen. Andrea was such a hard worker and was always willing to help her mom care for her younger siblings. She graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1964.

She married her first husband in November 1964. They were blessed with a son, Cliff and later a daughter, Krista. On February 14, 2004, Andrea married Eddie S. Jensen in the Logan Utah Temple. Eddie was the love of her life and they spent many happy years together. With Eddie came 3 sons and 1 daughter. Family was so important to Andrea. There was always time for family and supporting the grandchildren in their activities.

Through working at the Blackfoot Medical Clinic and Idaho Ag Credit she made many lifelong friends. She was fun to be with, had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. Horses were a very important part of her life from a young age. Her father surprised her and entered her in her first barrel race in 1963 on his horse, Salty. From that point on she was hooked. She also loved Cow Cutting and had great success as well. She shared her knowledge of horses with many grandchildren.

Andrea and Eddie poured their hearts into building a successful horse racing program, making many friends and achieving big milestones along the way. Highlights of their journey include earning the title of 2023 Horse of the Year, Papas Fame in both Wyoming and Utah and being named 2024 Owners of the Year in Wyoming.

Andrea is survived by her loving husband, Eddie, son Cliff (Becky) Evans, Gooding, Idaho; daughter Krista (Justin) Maynard, Rigby, Idaho. Eddie’s children Tod (Deita) Jensen, Shane (Sidney) Jensen of Thatcher, Idaho; Robyn (Greg) Southwick, Richfield, Utah; Branden (Amy) Jensen, Logan, Utah; 22 grandchildren, 33 and 2 on the way great-grandchildren; siblings Todd (Debbie) Hansen, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama; Buff (Pat) Hansen, Jana Morrow, Julie (Gil) VanOrden of Blackfoot, Idaho; Jolene (Todd) Wood, Highland, Utah. Andrea is preceded in death by her parents, brother Clay Hansen, and one great-grandson.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the Thatcher/Williams Ward Chapel, 2060 Niter Bench Road, in Niter, ID. Viewings were held Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East, Preston, ID and again Wednesday from 11:30 A.M.12:30 P.M. at the church. Interment followed at Lago Cemetery, Lago, ID. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com

DEATH NOTICE

Daniel Ray Wells, 68 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 11, 2024. Daniel was born on December 30, 1956, in Inglewood, California to Charles E and Rhonda J Wells.

Daniel is survived by his brother Derek of Utah. His sister Sandra Morey of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He had many nieces and nephews as well. His brother Dempsey is deceased. He will be

missed by his dear friend Frank Ortiz. Over the years Frank became like the son he never had. We wish to extend our appreciation for the friendship and support of Chance and Lyndsie Porter as well as their children. Also, Bishop and Mrs. Simmons and many others. They took care of Daniel like he was their own. Words cannot express the love we feel for them. Private Services at a later date.

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Beth Rasmussen

September 9, 1955 ~ November 30, 2024

Beth Rasmussen, a daughter, sister, niece, aunt, wife, mother, grandma and friend passed away peacefully at home in Soda Springs on Saturday November 30, 2024 after four years of battling cancer. Beth was born on September 9, 1955 in Soda Springs to Arline “Artie” and Gene Rasmussen. She was the little sister to Karen and then a few years later the big sister to Grant.

They lived in Soda Springs for 10 years on Court Street where they made many lifelong friends and memories. The family then moved to Thatcher/ Lago to help on the family farm. This is where the fun really started. Beth loved growing up on the farm riding horses and exploring. She learned how to work hard alongside her family moving pipe and hauling hay.

She proudly graduated from Grace High School as a “Red Devil" in 1973 where she was involved in dance, drama, FHA and many other school activities. A few years later she married a handsome young man from Niter, Idaho, Kirk Young.

Once, when being introduced by her nephew Lucas, he said “this is my Uncle Kirk and Uncle Beth” getting confused with the titles. Since then the nieces and nephews always called her “Uncle Beth" and this has continued throughout the years.

Beth and Kirk had two beautiful daughters Holly and Cassi. This is where Beth figured out her first favorite job was being a mom. She loved to be home with the girls and watch them grow up. They also had many happy adventures as a family out to the Blackfoot Reservoir on the weekends and summer vacations. They were later divorced but continued to remain friends and active in both the girls' lives.

Beth was hired on with the FSA and NRCS programs in 2004 where she made many great friends and learned so much from all those “old cowboys.” She loved her work family and all the new friends she made in the many projects she was involved with. Beth loved reading a good book or positive quotes and listening to good music. She was always looking for a new author or uplifting songs and loved to share them. She read so much she would leave a small mark on page 99 or 100 of all the books she read so she knew if she had read it already.

Beth's very favorite thing of all time was being a Grandma. After raising two daughters, she wasn’t quite sure (in her words) “what the hell to do with boys,” as she soon lovingly received six grandsons. She quickly changed the Barbie houses into hunting cabins

and replaced the dolls with slingshots. She also taught her grandsons to shoot the rock chucks and ground squirrels around her house with the BB gun. Many four wheeler rides were taken up the mountain behind her house for picnics or for a quick swim. She followed all the boys’ schedules and seldom missed any of their events whether it was a school activity, football, wrestling, or basketball games, you could always find or hear “Grandma Beth” in the stands. She also adopted many of the grandson's friends as her own grandkids and would always offer praise and encouragement to them as well.

Her contagious smile, kind giving heart and listening ear will be dearly missed by all those that knew her. She will be reunited with her parents, brother, brother-in-law, many other loved ones and friends as they will celebrate their reunion and continue to watch over us here.

She is survived by her Aunt Helen Horsley, Uncle Donald Grant, her sister Karen Beckstead and sister-inlaw Cathy Rasmussen, many nieces,nephews and cousins; her daughters Holly (Mike) Allen; Cassi (Aaron) Cook; and six handsome grandsons Kye, Kacey, Kord, and Kash Allen; Carson and Aidon Cook; so many great friends.

Per Beth’s wishes there will be no funeral service at this time. A celebration of life and graveside memorial will be held later in the spring or summer. She had a wonderful life filled with laughter and joy. She loved and valued her family and friends and wished to say “I Love You All”.

Please celebrate her life in the manner of your choice and hold your memories of her close to your heart. In lieu of flowers, Beth asked that you instead donate to the local libraries as reading was one of her favorite pastimes.

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Maddix James Blazovich, Rock Springs, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Robert Scott Prince, Centerville, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Landon Creed Wheeler, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Hunter Jared Hamp, Afton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Colby Bruce Jensen, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Wenbo Sun, Irvine, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Myles Hanks West, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Mark R Lynn, Pocatello, consume or possess open container by driver, $112.50, costs $187.50 – Agency: IDF&G

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Festival of Trees this Friday!

After a lot of anticipation, the Festival of Trees at the Soda Springs Library is almost upon us. The auction and fundraiser serves the valiant cause of raising funds for the Friends of the Library, which is the group that provides funding for many of the library’s well-loved projects and programs throughout the year. Activities like the Summer Reading program and equipment like the freeze drier are the kinds of things that are supported through the Friends. The library is a central hub in the community life of Soda Springs, and supports youth groups, special events, non-profit organizations and causes, educational outreach groups, and the regular, learning and growing kids as well as older adults who use many of the library’s services. If that sounds like I’m proselyting, it’s because I am. Communities with strong libraries have been shown to have better educational outcomes, lower rates of delinquency, and stronger community bonds.

This year’s Festival of Trees is bigger than ever before, and has a long list of sponsors. Wreaths and trees have been sponsored by the following—Tree sponsors: A+ Contractors and Cozy B Quilts, Bayer, Lions Club, the Librarians, Bear Box Self Storage-Jordan and Beth Cheirrett, Caribou Ford, Grittons, Caribou Medical Center, City of Soda Springs, Bear River Chiropractic, T Jones Design, Soda Springs 3rd Ward Young Women, Canyon Creek Dental, Rhett Price Farm Bureau Insurance, Shany Beaman, Soda Springs Library, SSHS

Student Council, Soda Sip, Jeff’s Auto Body, Full Draw Archery, ITAFOS, National Property Inspections, Soda Springs Music Department, Chamber of Commerce (featuring your Idaho Enterprise!), Mountain View Dental, Til Then Boutique, and The Alley.

Wreath sponsors include: A+ Contractors/Cozy B Quilts, Bear Box Storage, Lallatins, Robinette Studio, Lookout Credit Union, Sims Funeral Home, Soda Smiles, US Bank, Kiewitt, Davis Repair, Iron Horse Asphalt, Broulims, Main Street Diner, Melanie Birch, Allyson Smith, ABC Factory, Brown’s Bees, Bowman’s Chiropractic, Eastman’s Drug, Community Gardens, Quickstop, Soda Springs Library, Canvas Creations, and Through the Grapevine. It would be impossible to put images of every tree and wreath on the page, but here are some to tide you over.

Don't sleep on the wreaths--they won't last long with these

While not ALL sizes and colors, the trees certainly come in a lot of them.

The auction is one of the primary sources of activity funding for the library.

Some of the trees are whimsical, like this Squishmellow.

amazing designs!

The trees are all different in theme and style, including this candythemed tree.

This Cookie Monster tree is a product of the 3rd ward.

Jeff's Body Repair also does trees!

A+/Cozy B Quilts are this year's title sponsors.

At this point, the library is standing room only.

Upstairs, the staff's stockings are all hung with care.

USDA restricts live cattle imports due to NWS reports in Mexico

BY ALLISON ELIASON

Good cattle prices never seem to last long. Something always seems to give just as ranchers are getting a paycheck that will do more than merely help them get by. Predicting the volatile cattle markets is nearly impossible with so many variables influencing the final price.

The list of influencing factors is lengthy from severe weather events like drought, blizzard, and extremely high or freezing temps to the happenings of international trade like tariffs, exports and imports. Input costs like fuel and feed have their own unpredictable markets that will affect the cattle market like falling dominoes.

The upcoming administration change has had cattle producers scratching their heads wondering how the announced trade changes will eventually affect the market. Just when so-called experts had an idea of what to expect, a new twist has entered the scene even before the new president has taken office.

On November 22, 2024, the Mexican government informed the USDA that a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) had been identified at an inspection point in Chiapas, a southern Mexico state close to the border with Guatemala. Live rumination imports, namely cattle and bison, from Mexico were restricted beginning on November 25 with no marked end to the restriction.

The import block may seem an

Bancroft

The City of Bancroft would like residents to be aware that from Dec 9-12, the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments will be in Bancroft going door to door doing a household income survey. The purpose of the survey is to show the local needs and enhance the chances of Bancroft getting grants for improvements. The survey takers should identify themselves as such, and of course the survey is optional but very helpful to the city.

Soda Springs

The Assembly of God church in Soda Springs—the Open Arms Church—invites everyone to a special Christmas Eve service at its building 11 South Hooper Avenue,

extreme reaction for something that was detected 1200 miles as the crow flies from the Texas border, but US producers of old had their own conflict with NWS long ago.

In 1933, NWS were accidentally introduced into the US when a number of infected animals were shipped to the southwest states. Slowly the infestation began to spread, eventually migrating as far as South Dakota. Using warm blooded animals as their host, the NWS would burrow into an open wound to lay their eggs. The infestation would further aggravate the wound, causing a secondary infection. In cases left untreated, animals would eventually die due to tissue damage, blood loss and systemic infection.

Annual herd losses were estimated at near 10% costing producers upwards of $20 million. Attempts to prevent or treat infections did little to decrease the NWS population numbers or their spread. While it was devastating to the cattle industry, livestock weren’t the only animal infected by the NWS. The maggots could infest any warm blooded animal, including wildlife that would be impossible to identify and treat. Additionally, although the preferred habit for the screwworm is hot and humid, the NWS were able to withstand cold temperatures or dry climates across the US. Waiting for a natural drop in population or extinction would likely never happen.

Producers and the USDA alike

SPORTS COMMUNITY NOTES

at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Even. “We will celebrate the birth of the Savior Who is ‘The Perfect Light Who came and shattered the darkness,’ Jesus out Lord and Savior,” said Carol Alworth representing the church. Fellowship will follow the service. Carol Alworth can be reached at 208-201-0621 with any questions.

County wide Reminder that when snow is falling, parking curbside creates problems for snow removal vehicles, and can possibly lead to damage for vehicles. If possible, park vehicles overnight in garages, or off plowed streets in order to leave room for plows to operate safely. Residents in many areas are also encouraged to

What’s The Call?

BY JODY REEVES

At the conclusion of every high school football season my wife and I try to make the trip to Pocatello to take in some of the championship games at the ICCU Dome. We always enjoy our time there even if none of our local teams are involved in the game. We often end up sitting near fans that are far more invested in the game than we are. That was the case this year as we watched the 3A championship game. One fan seated behind us was particularly vocal. Not really in a negative way but talked non-stop and had a wide range of opinions. On one specific play the receiver for his favored team made an amazing diving catch. Upon landing on the turf the officials blew the play dead. The fan behind us was flabbergasted that the play was ruled dead because the player was not touched. His exact words were, “he wasn't touched! He could have got up and ran.” The fan had mistakenly applied an NFL rule to a high school game. Perhaps the most astonishing thing about this interaction was the fact that this fan mentioned several times that he had played in the dome when he was in high school just seven or eight years ago. He had actually played the sport recently enough that no major rule changes had taken place but had himself forgotten some of them. This got me thinking about how many rules do I get wrong? I attend

agreed that it was time to take more aggressive measures and research on eradication methods began in 1957. Eventually research identified that by radiating male NWS flies they would become sterile, transmitting detrimental survival traits to the eggs they had fertilized, keeping the eggs from hatching. The eradication experiment had great success, reducing the NWS by 80% in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida by 1961. Seeing such a significant reduction in the insects, the production and dispersal of sterile flies was ramped up. A severe winter in the southwest coupled the effects to further diminish the population numbers. By 1967, the country went three months without a single report of a NWS infestation. But a series of tropical storms in 1971 halted the progress that had been made and the population numbers began to build again.

At this point, the USDA realized that they alone couldn’t eradicate the insect. The only way to finally overcome the screwworm was to work with the Mexican government to develop an international eradication program. The program officially began in 1971. Over the next decade, the production and dispersal of radiated flies ranging from southern Texas to southern Mexico, reduced the number of reported infections to zero.

In 2016, the economic impact of NWS was revisited to estimate what sort of toll the screwworm would

leave a small stream of water running through any pipes that are subject to potential freezing.

Family Search Class December 8

A FamilySearch class on immigration will be taught by Dana Crowther on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Please join us for some great information.

Do you have an immigrant ancestor who settled in the United States? Tracing your ancestor in their homeland requires that you know the town in which they originated. Identifying the town of origin can present a variety of challenges and often requires unique research strategies. In this class, we will introduce the strategies for tracing immigrant ancestors.

dozens of high school sporting events every year. During those games I have heard all sorts of things yelled at refs and I am ashamed to admit that I have been guilty of this myself. With all of this in mind I have decided to take a look at some of the most misunderstood rules in high school sports. This will be a semi regular series that's purpose is to help educate fans on some of the calls made by officials at our local games that may help ease tension. With the fall sports all wrapped up I figured that I would start with basketball and see how things go. I am not an expert but have done my best to find the most accurate information available and have talked to several officials in preparing this series.

I started by taking a poll from officials asking what they saw as the

take on the cattle industry. Based on the losses of livestock and the cost to monitor or treat infections in 1976 and adjusted with inflation, it was estimated that in Texas alone, producers would suffer a loss of $561 million dollars. The impact of this to their economy would be upwards of a $1.4 billion loss.

This history is why US producers and members of the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service aren’t taking any chances of an infected animal crossing the border into the US.

Currently 5% of all feeder cattle in the US come from Mexico which introduces an additional potential problem. Will feedlots be able to fill that void? Will cattle markets continue to hold or even go up? Will this raise prices for consumers? The truth is that the rippling effects are beyond what we can guess.

So what do we know? Protecting US producers and their operations has to remain a priority. The devastation brought on by the NWS would not only cripple the ag industry but a number of state economies. Operations would go bankrupt with the cost to treat compared to the losses they would incur. Consumers would feel the impact themselves, either by paying extremely high prices at the grocery store or by living without the highly nutritious protein.

Only time will tell how this new report will truly impact US markets, producers and consumers.

most misunderstood calls in the game of basketball. I got several different answers but one of the most common was “over the back”. If you have attended any basketball game from little league to the NBA you have undoubtedly heard this phrase yelled in the stands or perhaps by a coach or player during a rebound. The individuals that you will not hear use that phrase are the referees. That is because over the back is not a foul. One official even made the tongue and cheek comment “there is no violation for being taller than your opponent. In fact it's encouraged.” All jokes aside however when it comes to rebounding, fouls are based on contact and displacement. If there is unreasonable contact or one player displaces another then it is a violation. Simply being taller or

jumping higher than the player in front of you and rebounding the ball is perfectly legal. On a related subject when one player boxes out another for a rebound they are not allowed to displace the other player. In simple terms a box out is holding a position. You are not allowed to push another player off of their position even if it's with the use of the lower body.

The next violation that we will discuss is the backcourt violation. This has been called by groups of officials as the most misapplied rule in the game. This violation comes down to three points of contact for the dribbler only. The three points of contact that we are referring to in this instance are both feet and the ball. All three points must cross the midcourt line then one of the three must retreat to the backcourt to have a violation. Again this only applies to the dribbler. In the case of a stationary player who is holding the ball with one foot in the front court and one in the backcourt all that player has to do to commit a violation is pick up the backcourt foot and then set it back down in the backcourt. Even though that foot never made contact with the front court once it leaves the ground it is considered in the front court.

This is just a start for this series. In the future we will look at some other calls such as reaching, illegal screens, traveling, three seconds and many many more.

Lady Cardinals Sweep Grizzlies In Season Series

BY JODY REEVES

For the second time in just eight days the cross county rivalry between the Cardinals and the Grizzlies was on full display. This time the game took place at the Bird Nest in Soda Springs. As I have mentioned in previous articles the two teams are similar in the fact that they are looking for their identities this season after graduating several key players from last season. In this match up the Cardinals seemed to come away with a little better sense of who they are moving forward in the season. Meanwhile the Grizzlies still have some work to do but are trending in the right direction. Through the first four minutes of the game the teams seemed to be evenly matched. The score was within a single possession in the early going. The Lady Cardinals were able to pull away in the latter part of the quarter for a number of reasons. Increased pressure by the Cardinals forced some turnovers, and several fouls committed by the Grizzlies helped Soda Springs build a cushion on the scoreboard. The Cardinals led after the first quarter 12-6 with the help of going

four out of five from the foul line.

In the second quarter of the game the Grizzlies got off to a good start hitting a three point shot. Unfortunately for Grace fans Soda Springs would answer with a little run of their own extending the lead to nine points. Following a timeout by Soda Springs the Lady Grizzlies would close the gap with another three point shot. The lead would be cut all the way down to just three points before the Lady Cardinals were able to push it back to seven. The first half ended with the Lady Cardinals leading the Lady Grizzlies by the score of 23-16.

In the first half of play the Lady Cardinals really moved the ball well. Some of their passing and decision making was the best they have shown so far this season showing continued growth. The Lady Grizzlies conversely really struggled putting the ball in the basket. Grace missed several open shots and layups that would have kept the game very close at the half. The Cardinals on the other hand were just heating up shooting the ball.

In the third quarter the hot shooting for Soda Springs helped to increase the lead. The Lady Cardinals were trad-

ing threes for twos with the Grizzlies. The offensive output for the Cardinals turned up the intensity for the defense as well. This resulted in several fouls being called on Soda Springs. Grace failed to capitalize on this situation, going a dismal one for four from the foul line in the quarter. Junior Courtnee Gronning exploded in the third quarter for the Cardinals scoring eight of the teams fourteen points in the quarter. The quarter ended with Soda Springs now leading 37-27.

Grace needed to make a move in the fourth quarter to get back into the game. Unfortunately for them the game turned into a defensive struggle and halfway through the quarter each team had only scored three points. The Grizzlies continued to turn the ball over and miss open shots on the offensive end of the court. In the end the hot shooting from the Cardinals and missed opportunities by the Grizzlies resulted in a 44-32 victory for Soda Springs.

Lilly Gilbert had some good blocks for Grace on the defensive side of the ball while Tess Jorgensen led the Lady Grizzlies on the scoreboard. Gracie Moldenhauer was a big part

of the Cardinal scoring while Courtnee Gronning led the way including three baskets from beyond the arc for Soda Springs.

The Lady Cardinals will next be in action this weekend when they travel to the Desert Hills Holiday Classic in St. George Ut. This will be a great opportunity for the Cardinals to continue to build on their success from this game and face some tough competition to prepare them for the rest of the season.

The Lady Grizzlies will also hit the road this week as they travel to Ririe to take part in the Ririe Bulldog Shootout. The Grizzlies will look to improve their shooting and limit their turnovers to try and help them get back into the win column.

Soda Springs-A. Goodin 5, J. Rasmussen 4, M. Kempe 3, H. Mumford 2, G. Moldenhauer 13, C. Gronning 17. Grace-E. Olenslager 4, K. Stoddard 2, K. Christensen 2, P. Steadman 3, K. Mansfield 3, C. Yost 3, T. Jorgensen 15.

Josie Rasmussen (Soda Springs) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Kamryn Mansfield (Grace). Pictures are from the two teams first meeting in Grace.

Tess Jorgensen (Grace) plays tight defense on Gronning (Soda Springs).

Courtnee Gronning (Soda Springs) takes a deep shot. Gronning had a game high seventeen points in last weeks game in Soda Springs.

The Lady Cardinals take the floor. The Cardinals completed the season sweep over the Grizzlies with a home win at Soda Springs.