“Rare winter storm” blankets country; temperatures sink across Southeast Idaho
What has been called a “generational weather event” by the National Weather Service is covering more than two thirds of the country, with extreme cold watches and advisories blanketing the map from Maine and Louisianna to…well, what do you know? A map shows the western reach of the weather system is a few counties in Montana and most of Southeast Idaho. Lucky us. Of course, if you live here that should come as no surprise.
Residents woke to below zero temperatures in many towns across the area on Monday, with the coldest local temperatures being observed in parts of Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. Early morning temperatures in the double digits below zero (down to as much as -15) were reported in Bancroft and Grace at the beginning of the week, leading to district wide school closures. School closures were also in effect in Fremont County, Blackfoot, and other areas. The wind chill in many locations brought to temperatures down to even more severe numbers, with -24 being reported at the Conda Junction on Monday.
“Milder” temperatures were seen along the I-15 corridor, with Malad, Pocatello, and Lava Hot Springs reporting temperatures just below zero
in the same time frame, and Downey reporting a balmy 1 degree positive to start the day.
The frigid landscape is shocking no matter how accustomed to the cold you are, but a look at the event map shows just how widespread it is. While Florida has escaped the brunt of it (other than the panhandle), Texas and the other Gulf Coast states have not. Neither has the South nor the Southwest. Snow and ice are in force in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and New Mexico, in addition to the entire eastern seaboard and the Midwest. Latest estimates suggest that 220 million people are affected by bitterly cold air and record lows.
While Idaho residents are used to extreme cold at times during the winter (complaining about it is, after all, a local sport), these temps do represent a more significant threat to health and safety than the run of the mill frozen car seats.
The normal cold temperature precautions to facilities and homes apply—leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing, check batteries in carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, carefully monitor indoor space heaters, and avoid using cookstoves for heat if possible. Make sure pets are accounted for and not left outside
in the extreme temperatures. Make sure that children are adequately dressed before sending them outside, and monitor them for any signs of distress. Make sure that cars are equipped with standard emergency supplies, including blankets and charging bricks for communication devices in case a vehicle becomes disabled.
Exposure to temperatures near the zero mark, especially when combined with wind, can lead to hypothermia within minutes. This effect is exacerbated by medical conditions such as lung and heart issues, circulation problems, and general poor health. Residents are advised to stay out of the cold and wind as much as possible, and to remain as warm as possible. Heating assistance is offered through most cities in the area, and can be checked by calling the relevant city offices.
Temperatures are predicted to moderate somewhat as the week progresses, with daily highs inching into the twenties in many locations, though night time lows will continue to be frigid. On the one hand, it certainly could be worse—just ask North Dakotans who saw -55 on Monday. On the other hand, that doesn’t really help move the mercury as much as you’d think.
Trump begins historic second term
Grover Cleveland had been the only president in United States history to serve two non-consecutive terms until the election to a second term of newly re-sworn-in President Donald J. Trump, the 45th and now 47th president of the country. In some ways, Cleveland’s second term shares some similarities, as it was undertaken with a fractured congress that presented significant opposition through the course of the four years. In the current president’s case, the congress is actually under Republican control, but it would still not be a stretch to call it “fractured.” The House has seen its margins narrow as a number of serving members have been tapped to participate in the incoming administration. At present, the difference is 217-216, with the Vice President representing a potential tie. The small margin of error for vote defections, as well as the jockeying for position ahead of the 2028 election which will be inevitable after the midterms, make it likely that contention will be a factor of major decisions moving forward.
While how the country may be fundamentally changed by the second Trump term remains to be seen, it is widely agreed that the first day moves of the new-old administration (and awkward adjectives like that are one thing that is sure to be a feature of coverage for the next four years) provided evidence of a different course.
Marco Rubio, former Senator from Florida, was the first Trump official to receive confirmation. Rubio will serve as the administration’s Secretary of State, and passed confirmation easily. Among Trump’s picks, Rubio is also probably the least controversial, and the most familiar to the congressional body that confirmed him. Other confirmation hearings will continue during the first weeks, including some that have already caused a stir on both sides of the aisle, like former Fox news personality Pete Hegseth for Defense, and RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services.
An executive decision saved the social media app TikTok from being banned in the United States for at least another few months. It has been a target of many on the political right who see it as a vector through which the
Chinese government is potentially data mining users around the world. It had been set to be banned through legislation until its U.S, operation was sold to a domestic owner. Trump’s executive order provides a 90 day extension to that ban, which at present would still require the sale to take place. No buyer has come forward, though Elon Musk has been suggested as a possible player in the purchase. It is worth noting that Marco Rubio has offered a dissenting opinion on the subject.
Elon Musk himself has been added to the Trump team as one of the leads of the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), and has been reported to have requested a West
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Idaho Professor convicted of exploitation Former Spokesman-Review editor and University of Idaho journalism professor Steven Smith was convicted of multiple counts of possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of minors as a result of his online activities. Originally arrested 18 months ago on possession charges, the 74 year old has been unable to adequately explain the reason for his criminal acts, which included enticing minors—some as young as ten— to send him explicit images and content. The case does highlight the fact that predators can be found among those presumed to be least the likely offenders, and vigilance is important.
“Laken-Riley Act” passes Senate vote In a 64-35 vote, Democrats joined Republicans to pass Senate Bill 5 of 2025, which requires the expansion of detention for immigrants charged or arrested for property crimes. The bill will go back to the House as a result of amendments which will add “assault on a law enforcement officer” and “crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury” to the list of mandatory detention triggers. The bill is named after Laken Riley, who was murdered by a man who entered the country illegally and was charged with shoplifting but not detained. The bill is likely to be one of the first signed by President Trump, and has widespread support. There is some concern from opponents about the unforeseen potential for the bill to affect legal immigrants and visa applications.
Simpson and Risch celebrate Lava Ridge announcement
Representative Mike Simpson and Senator Jim Risch were among those who were thrilled to see newly sworn in president Trump’s executive order stopping the Lava Ridge Wind project. Senator Risch authored the order in partnership with the incoming administration to temporarily prevent wind energy leasing in most interior areas of the country, including the Lava Ridge project in the Twin Falls area. The project was approved by the BLM, but has been vocally opposed by state lawmakers and residents of the area. The move may be a hallmark of decisions further down the road regarding the green energy sectors of the economy, including the rapidly expanding solar farm industry.
Little announces Wildfire measures
Governor Brad Little held a press conference to advise the public about how Idaho is seeking to prevent wildfires of the type that are impacting California. One element is the instruction to the Department of Insurance to minimize instability in the insurance market, and the prevent rates from increasing after fire events. Another is to reduce fuel for fires along utility corridors. Little is proposing an additional $100 million for fire prevention and suppression efforts moving forward.
Blood Drive sponsored by Rotary Club Jan 23
The Rotary Club is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, January 23 at the Stake Center in Soda Springs. Those interested in donating can visit RedCrossBlood.org and put in Soda Springs to schedule an appointment, or contact Ethan Waltermire at 1-970-2946964 with questions.
The view from Alexander Reservoir. Caribou County recorded among the coldest temperatures in the state on Monday, with unofficial readings lower than twenty below.
45th and 47th President Donald J. Trump was sworn on Monday, January 20, 2025. This file photo does not reflect the temperature in the 20s yesterday.
Student Art Show at 3C in Grace
Art teacher Andy Berg with the Grace School District recently put on an art exhibition featuring the works of his students. Berg explains: “I’ve been doing student art exhibitions for the past 10 years in Soda Springs, and this year’s show marks the first of what I hope will be many more to come in Grace. I chose to start
showcasing student work for several reasons, the main being that I believe the kids need to feel like their talents and hard work are appreciated. We often celebrate our athletes in the school system, but miss highlighting the gifts that other students have to offer. This is a chance for them to receive a little bit of recognition, learn
to present their work and themselves, engage with others about artwork, and get the community involved in something meaningful. For their final projects, I also like to give the students free to express who they are as artists in their own way. This led to some very outside the box thinking, as one student built a pair of wooden
skis, another painted a deer skull, and one created an animated lego video. Of course there were several drawings and paintings as well, but it’s fun to see what student’s come up with when they are given total freedom to choose.” Many of the art works exhibited are presented here.
Grady Hubbard. "Venom". Colored pencil on paper.
Jayden Lunt. String Art.
Brielle Yost. "Tangled". Pen and ink on paper.
Mack Jorgensen. "Buck in the Woods". Paint on canvas.
Julio Lopez. "Cherry Blossom". Acrylic on canvas.
Hurley Hardy. "Montague Black Ice Shield". Colored pencil on paper.
Toby Barnes. "Bunzo Bunny". Paint and plastic.
Brooklyn Dodge. "Sebastian Olivers". Watercolor.
Ky Rigby. "Graffitti". Art supplies on paper.
Chase Humphreys. "Darwin". Pen and colored pencil on paper.
Hyrum Smith. "The Running Path". Colored pencil on paper.
Brittany Hobbs. "Popsicle Stick House."
Scott Heer. "Skittles". Paint and Sharpie on paper.
Maycen C. "1998 Cummins". Pencil on paper.
Lila Christensen. "The Eclectic 80's". Sharpie, pen, marker on paper.
Isabella Brizuela. "JJK Gojo". Colored Pencil and water.
Kate Williams. "Influence". Acrylic on cardboard.
Trump
Wing office.
Among the policy changes which have received the loudest attention are those regarding some of the longstanding concerns of Trump supporters. In a major first day announcement, the incoming president mass pardoned January 6 rioters for their actions on that day. The last four years have seen a consistent trickle of convictions,1,500 or so of which are now obviated. This includes the sentences of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who were convicted of “seditious conspiracy.”
So far, the United States has been withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement (if that sounds familiar, yes, it has already happened), and the World Health Organization. In conjunction with the selection of anti-vaccine crusader Robert Kennedy Jr., the changes in the national landscape regarding a number of medical administrative issues—and certainly guidelines—are certain to be impactful.
The two largest issues in terms of
potential economic fallout are still in the announcement stages. Trump has called for a “massive crackdown on immigration,” and an end to “birthright citizenship.” Neither one has been put into direct action yet, though an executive order proclaimed the southern border “a national emergency,” which will make military and other resources available for deployment. Border security is one of the issues that has long been a weak spot for Democrats, and is seen as one of the major reasons undecided voters ended up re-electing Donald Trump. The nature and extent of the “crackdown” are unclear, but the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, particularly farmers who employ large numbers of migrant laborers, have expressed some concerns about the ability to find workers to take those places, especially since reports indicate that the administration’s rhetoric will likely slow both legal as well as illegal immigration.
Looming tariffs, of an announced 25% on Mexico and Canada, are scheduled to begin on February 1. Econo-
mists predict that the wholesale prices of a large number of essential consumer goods will raise by significant amounts as a result, since the costs of tariffs are directly passed on to the consuming, rather than the producing, country. Fears that a spike in basic consumer goods will lead to a return of high inflation (already beginning to be felt again in the housing market) have caused market volatility. It’s worth noting that the tariff move was original a “day one” vow. The fact that it has been delayed is perhaps a sign that there has been some pushback on the scope or scale of the idea from within the administration.
Another executive order signed into effect on Trump’s first day of the new administration, titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” contains a number of changes to federal approaches to gender issues. “Gender” will now be referred to as “sex” in federal documentation, and only two sexes will be officially recognized. Some of the effects are purely aesthetic while others will
potentially impact recipients of federal grants, which will now be reviewed to ensure that “federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology.” This could feasibly prevent schools and other educational institutions (particularly private and charter schools), daycares, afterschool programs, counseling centers, sports and recreation programs, housing facilities, food charities, shelters, and countless other groups from receiving federal funds on the basis of things like bathroom facilities, library contents, or mission statements.
At just a couple days into the 47th presidency, it’s hard to know how much of the flurry of activity will be permanent. The executive orders that have been signed in are all subject to potential scrutiny from the Supreme Court, and a recalcitrant Congress can certainly minimize or obstruct a lot of White House action. At present though, it appears that the actions suggested over the last few months are moving forward full steam ahead.
Caribou Medical Center hosts birth clinic!
BY ERIKA DANNELLY, CARIBOU MEDICAL CENTER
I am so excited to host this year’s first (hopefully annual) baby expo, on Wednesday January 22! When I first moved to Soda Springs 4 years ago, my husband and I were considering the possibility of adding another baby to our family. In speaking with new friends that I’d met around town, I heard the same thing over and over... “Don’t have your baby at our hospital. Definitely go to Pocatello.”
I would ask why, and never really got a satisfying answer. There was a lot of mumbling about maybe the doctors weren’t the best here, or the hospital was nicer elsewhere, or the hospital in town didn’t have a NICU. Lots of people had lots of negative things to say about the hospital, but not a lot of solid evidence to back of their words. I just decided to blindly trust what others were saying. After all, they were my new friends and so why wouldn’t I?
Fast forward to today. I didn’t end up having that fourth baby, but instead got my dream job of Director of Marketing... And it just happens to be at that same hospital that I’d heard so many negative things about when I first moved here. Since working at the hospital, I have decided that all those rumors from when I first moved here are totally wrong.
Perhaps in the past people had negative experiences at Caribou Memorial Hospital, and those experiences are valid and justified, and I’d never discount if someone went through something terrible within the walls of the hospital. But I can testify that today, within the walls of Caribou Medical Center, BIG changes have been happening. There is a new executive team, and new leadership teams, that are working together and working hard to change the culture and the level of patient care. We want people to come to our hospital and leave happier and healthier than they’ve ever been. We want to be the place people come first when they need caregivers; we want them to trust
us. And we are doing everything we can to earn that trust.
We want people — especially women who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant — to give us a chance before going to Portneuf or Bear Lake or Logan for their care. We have an incredible team of women’s healthcare providers and nurses who will be with those women from the moment they get that positive pregnancy test (or before) all the way through delivery in a way that just does not happen at a bigger hospital. Bigger does not always equal better. If you go to Portneuf to give birth, you will be just another
number in their system. You may be 1 of 5 or 6 or even more women on the floor the day you give birth, and your level of care will reflect that. At CMC, you will likely be the only one giving birth on any specific day, and you will get 3 on 1 or 4 on 1 care. You will have a team of doctors and nurses at your disposal, making sure everything goes smoothly, that you are comfortable and taken care of. If the level of care from a team that is qualified and personal doesn’t sell you, let our birthing center. Our birthing center is less than 10 years old and it is beautiful! I have lived in 5 different
states and been to 5 different hospitals in the course of my pregnant/birthing years, and the birthing center at our little hospital is the nicest one I’ve seen! It is stunning, with incredible views.
The purpose of the Baby Expo is to put the community’s mind at ease about what their pre- and post-natal experience at CMC will be like, and to convince them that whatever negative thing they may have heard about us in the past is no longer accurate. We want to let the community meet our doctors in a casual, friendly setting; we want community members to get to know them on a personal level and ask any questions they might have about what delivering here would be like. We want to quell any concerns they have. Because we know firsthand that having a baby can be overwhelming and scary, and we want anyone experiencing that to trust us and know that we are here for them! We want the community to see our hospital, to see our birthing suites, to see what it would be like to give birth here.
We want to get the community into our doors, earn their trust, and then keep them coming back — hopefully for life! We will have refreshments (a preview of the delicious food you can expect to eat when you give birth here — our chef is top notch!). We will have giveaways. We will have information about the upcoming free women’s health education/classes our doctors are going to provide. We will have providers and nurses there to answer any and all questions, including our Labor & Delivery nursing team and Drs. Franson, Christensen, Housley, and Cherysh Stock (Certified Nurse Midwife).
Anyone is free to attend this expo, but we would like to specifically invite those in our community who are either already pregnant, hoping to be pregnant, or those who are hoping to be parents via other means (adoption, surrogacy, etc.) as we also provide pediatric care.
Caribou Medical Center providers are excited to help with local labor and delivery.
Maverik donates gas for Meals on Wheels
The new Maverik location just east of town is a hit with drivers both local and passing through, and not just for the fresh, in-house food made on site daily. “Come in and check out the pizza—it’s great!” manager Kevin Sorensen says. Sorensen and his friendly staff are another big reason the store is a favorite. “We love being part of the community,” Sorensen adds.
Part of that commitment involves Maverik’s support of local institutions, including the Caribou Senior Center, which was recently presented with $500 of gas cards for use for the Center’s Meals on Wheels program.
“Every year, we have the opportunity to donate to a local community group, and this year we chose the senior center,” Sorensen explained. He has been with Maverik for about a year and a half, but has been in the area for a number of years. “Out of everywhere I’ve lived, this is the best place. We have a lot of awesome people out here. I love it!”
Senior Center director ShaLayne Bartschi was on hand to accept the donation, along with Peggy Gould. “Our drivers put in about 700 miles a month,” Bartschi said. “It helps a lot of people in our area.”
The area in question includes Thatcher, Grace, Bancroft and Chesterfield during the winter months. During the summer when the roads are less of an issue, deliveries are also taken to Grays Lake, Henry, and other areas farther out in the county.
Deliveries are made to ensure that participants have six days worth of meals during the week, a need that can be literally lifesaving for many who are unable to cook on their own, or make their way into town for provisions.
“It’s a good cause, and they’re a great organization,” Sorensen said.
Anyone interested in inquiring with the Center about potential Meals on Wheels delivery can contact 208-547-3007.
Updates to Geyser restroom
Recent work by the city crew at the Geyser restroom facility located behind the Enders, Porters, Stockmans block on Main street has given the facility a much needed facelift. The carpets, which have seen a lot of wear, tear, foot traffic, grease, and goodness knows what else over the
years, has been replaced by a nice wooden replacement floor. The restroom is one of the aspects of the city that is seen by many visitors on their way through, and it’s nice that it’s been updated to be a more fitting welcome to town.
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Grace City Council Reports
December 18
After being called to order, the invocation was given by Councilmember Lowe and the Pledge was led by Clerk Reeves.
Bills in the amunt of $12,670.78 and payroll in the amount of $13,439.58 were approved.
Fire Chief Peck reported that the fire department was called out to help with the clean-up of a fuel leak. The fire department was ready to judge the lighting contest later in the week, and will be caroling.
A motion to credit a customer with a repaired water leak for $82.67 passed.
Superintendent Riley Crookston reported that Shane Hamilton’s license had been received.
The contractor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant had started their winter shut-down, and they should start back up again in March. The grader has one brake that is broken, and may not be able to be repaired.
A-Plus Automotive is going to cap the brake lines on that one brake, and it will be used with just three.
During the first snowplowing, there were two different incidents where a citizen stopped the snowplow and climbed inside with the employee to compain about how they were plowing. Superintendent Crookston spoke with Deputy Roper about it and he stated that the citizen could be charged with a misdemeanor. Nothing will be done at this time, but the city will remain vigilant on the matter moving forward.
Employees were called in on a sewer backup. They found that the sewer was plugged with flushable wipes.
There is water training for employees in Montpelier in January. The training is free, and Superintendent Crookston would like to take all employees if possible.
Councilmember Toone asked Superintendent Crookston to contact the state highway department about the way they are plowing the highway through the city. He stated that they are at times driving too fast, and too close to the curb.
Mayor Barthlome thanked the employees for their hard work, and Clerk Reeves for her patience when receiving complaints.
January 15
The invocation was given by Councilmember Kathy Tillotson, and the Pledge was led by Clerk Reeves.
Fire Chief Peck reported that a fire started in the kitchen of a local home. There were 7 responders and 3 trucks on the call. Peck praised the city employees for making sure that the way to the hydrant was clear. The homeowners were re -
ported to not have fire insurance. The 2nd ward gathered clothing for the childre. The blaze was exacerbated by three different roofs on the older home.
A new zoning map for the city was presented with minor changes. The city is looking to get volunteer members for the PZ commission. Questions about who was eligible to serve were raised. Only one member can be from inside the Impact Zone (the zone established between the city and county that predicts future growth). Council noted that they would like to have a representative from each of the landuse zones.
Superintendent Crookston reported that the city is sending Jake Wright and Shane Hamilton to Boise for CEU (Continuing Education Units—required to keep licenses active). $650 for the conference, and $1000 for travel/accommodation. Motion to allow approved. Crookston will be attending a class in May in Idaho Falls. 2025-1 Resolution authorizing destruction of records. The City Clerk is authorized to destroy records which qualify. Notice given 30 days prior to the destruction. The Motion was approved.
The Mayor and City officials have interviewed three people for an open position on the crew. Following the interviews, the mayor noted, “The consensus is that Riley is going to show them around the city and show them what the job involves. Then they will make a decision afterward.”
Superintendent Crookston reported that the city crew is currently waiting on the weather, working on maintenance projects. A BOD probe/meter is cracked at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The device is used to run Jake Wright’s weekly tests, required by the DEQ. It will cost about $1600 to replace. The backup was an old one on shelf, and a new one is needed.
Councilmember Tillotson asked about the red garbage truck. Crookston reported that the brakes squeal when it is cold, but that they work fine.
Kent Loosle, CEO of Caribou Medical Center, provided an update to the council. He thanked Curtis Toone for serving on the board. Loosle noted that a surveyor had been found for the site of the planned Grace clinic. We noted that CMC has two new providers, Lance Bryce, Gen surgeon, and Amy Fisher, PA who deals with pain. They now have 9 new providers at our community, expanding the scope of service provide.
The surgical robots in use at CMC were discussed.
Peggy Gould, ShaLayne Bartschi and Kevin Sorensen stand in front of the Senior Center with a gas card donation from Maverick.
Recently replaced floors provide a whole new look to the Geyser rest area facility.
Word Worries
BY BRANDON HALL
A lot of punctuation and grammar issues in English tend to be subject to complaint that “even the exceptions have exceptions,” which makes it all seem hopelessly chaotic. It’s useful, when that sort of overwhelming entropy threatens to overtake you, to find a small part of the language that allows you to see how things work on a small scale.
One of those parts is a concept called an “appositive.” It’s a useful one, because it can open up an understanding of how a number of otherwise inscrutable punctuation marks really are designed to function, from the seemingly random comma, to the baffling periods of ellipsis.
An appositive is a word or phrase within a sentence that restates a noun in other terms. It’s kind of like a short definition or clarification of the main subject idea. Here’s an example: “Tom Evans, a local Welshman, grew leeks.” In the example “a local Welshman” is another way to understand the main subject “Tom Evans.” The phrase could be a as short as one word (“John Evans, president, grew leeks”), or much longer (“Tom Evans, a man who once found himself trapped alone in a flooded house with a rabid mountain lion and a jar of pickled beets to defend himself with, grew leeks”). The length doesn’t matter, as the punctuation rules are the same.
An appositive must be surrounded by punctuation. If it comes in the middle of the sentence, the punctuation variation is substantial. If it comes at the end of a sentence, the mysterious colon can be used.
Let’s start with the last part first: colons. A colon is a punctuation mark that is designed to introduce appositives. That is the primary function, regardless of how messy the sentence looks in the end. Any-
thing the follows after a colon is on some level a restatement of what was on the other side, as in: “The weather was the worst kind: a hurricane.” It can only do so at the end of a sentence, because the whole phrase after the colon has to be an appositive, and that’s the only logical way it can work.
In the middle of a sentence, an appositive can be surrounded on both sides by a range of punctuation types, each with its own effect.
A comma is the most neutral way to set off an appositive. To return to our example: “Tom Evans, a carnivore, grew leeks.” The information about Evans’ meat-eating preferences is simply stated as part of the sentence. No extra emphasis or tone is communicated through the use of the punctuation, which is why you most frequently see appositives use them.
If we re-arrange the sentence to allow for a colon (remember, it has to end as a complete appositive), we’d have something like: “The man who grew the leeks was Tom Evans: a carnivore.” In this case, there seems to be some implied heightened attention to the fact that the appositive detail might be in contrast with the action of the sentence. In other words, the sentence reads as though Evans’ carnivorosity makes it surprising that he grew the leeks.
A colon states that there is a direct value connection between the appositive and the initial subject—they are the same in different words. A more modern punctuation mark makes a related, but weaker case. Two hyphens (-) together create a dash (-). A dash indicates that the things it connects are strongly related, but not identical. Some other time we’ll look at how this explains why dashes are so prevalent in our country’s founding documents, as well as the writings of suffragists, abolitionists, and revolutionaries. The dash was
BRAIN TEASERS
seen at the time as a radical grammatical escape from the tyranny of the colon. I know.
In any case, “Tom Evans—a carnivore--grew leeks” is a sentence that is not neutral. It has some of the same tone implications as is created by the colon at the end of the sentence. But because it’s a more flexible punctuation mark (a liberty dash!), it can be used in the middle of the sentence to call attention to the appositive.
The opposite tone (sublimation as opposed to emphasis) will result from the use of our friend the parenthesis. Parenthesis are used to present appositive ideas that are primarily explanatory, and not designed to be of greater or equal importance to the main subject. They are basically ways of providing a quick definition by synonym for a reader. Visually, they also create an easy way for readers to find a definition by scanning the text. This is why acronyms are often encased in parenthesis: “Tom Evans grew leeks for WEU (Welsh Eaters Unite) last year.” The parenthesis are unobtrusive and information-forward.
There are even more ways to punctuate appositives, but the last main method is with the use of the three dots…officially termed the “peri-
ods of ellipsis.” This is something of a specialized punctuation mark. In writing, it indicates that something has been left out of the text. This can be used to create a number of tones, from suspense to sarcasm. “Tom Evans…a carnivore… grew the leeks.” The effect in many case is similar to “there’s so much I could say here, but I’m not going to!” When used inside quotation marks, it means that the original text being quoted has been edited to remove something.
Word of the Week: Biweekly Be on the lookout for this absolute hand grenade of a word. Because of its derivation and usage over time, it means “once every other week” AS WELL AS “twice a week.” Most usage dictionaries will tell you to avoid it for the obvious potential to create chaos. Imagine a payroll department who crossed their lines on which one it meant. Imagine a bedraggled committee chair trying to get people to attend meetings scheduled using the term. Just avoid it like the plague. The word “semiweekly” is sometimes used in place of it, since that one literally means “twice a week.” But really, just use a number or dates when there is any potential for pandemonium.
BIRTHDAYS
Darlene Meads, Jan. 1
Jerry Lakey, Jan. 2
Virginia Hamp, Jan. 3
Shari Robison, Jan. 5
Fred Peck, Jan. 13
Jessie Dunn, Jan. 13
Wade Cordell Crump, Jan. 13
Tom Matthews, Jan. 16
Starla Kingsford, Jan. 18
Gladys Greer, Jan. 18
Dee Farnsworth, Jan. 30
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
EVENT CALENDARS LUNCH MENUS
SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY
January 23 – Thursday
Library Story Time (10am)
Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)
Addition Recovery Program (7pm)
IDAN-HA Movie
GBB @ Declo
January 24 – Friday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie
BBB w/West Side
Speech/Debate @ Blackfoot
January 25 – Saturday
IDAN-HA Movie
Speech/Debate @ Blackfoot
January 26 – Sunday
Presbyterian Services
Caribou Bible Church Services
Catholic Mass (8:30am)
Open Arms Church Services
LDS Services
Hope Lutheran Church
January 27 – Monday Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
County Commissioner (9am)
January 28 – Tuesday
BBB w/Grace
January 29 – Wednesday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie
GBB @ Malad
GRACE
January 23 – Thursday
Library Story Hour (10am)
GBB @ Butte Co
JH BBB w/Marsh Valley
January 24 – Friday
BBB w/American Falls
Girls Wrestling @ Challis
January 25 – Saturday
GBB w/Raft River
Cheer Comp @ Preston
January 26 – Sunday
LDS Services
Caribou Bible Church (2pm)
January 28 – Tuesday
BBB @ Soda Springs
Wrestling w/Valley & West Side
January 29 – Wednesday
GBB w/West Side (Senior Night)
JH BBB w/Aberdeen
BANCROFT
January 23 – Thursday
MS Ski Trip
BBB @ Taylor Crossing
GBB @ Taylor Crossing
January 24 – Friday
Wrestling @ Clear Water Valley
MS BBB w/Mackay
January 25 – Saturday
Wrestling @ Clear Water Valley
MS BBB Clark Tournament
BBB @ Clark
January 26 – Sunday
LDS Services
January 27 – Monday
Booster Club Mtg. (6:30pm)
January 28 – Tuesday
MS BBB @ Sho-Ban
GBB @ Watersprings
BBB @ Watersprings
January 29 – Wednesday
MS BBB @ Grace Lutheran
NEWS OF RECORD
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF
Hudson Dugger, Clinton, speeding,
$33.50, costs $56.50
Patton Soyer-Don Graves, Inkom, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Seth Chison Gunter, Lava Hot Springs, fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 Levi Thomas Johnson, Saint Charles, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Henry Pinkney Phyfe, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Rylee M Priest, Rigby, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 SODA SPRINGS POLICE
Brian Clarence Butler, Chubbuck, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Kendra E Graber, Soda Springs, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Kyung L Jackson, Bedford, speed exceeds school zone limit, $100.00, costs $56.50
Jun Lin, Ridgefield, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Daniel Lopez, Thayne, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Victoria Michelle Romano, Aurora, following too closely, $33.50, costs
$56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Terry D Griggs, Pocatello, passing on solid line violation, $33.50, costs
$56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Brian Dene Edwards, West Valley, driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 12 months probation; possession of marijuana, $100.00, costs $197.50, 12 months probation –Agency: CCSO
Crystal Rae Gentry, Soda Springs, driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 12 months probation –Agency: SSPD
Adrion William Gilbert, Soda Springs, inattentive or careless driving, $300.00, costs $157.50 – Agency: CCSO
Vernon B Hardy, Grace, driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 6 months probation – Agency: CCSO
Brandon Jake Mabey, Blackfoot, no appropriate tag, $25.00, costs $165.00 – Agency: IDF&G
SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Milk
Monday, January 27
Chicken Burger, Potato Wedges
Tuesday, January 28
Sweet Pork Burrito, Rice
Wednesday, January 29
French Toast Sticks, Yogurt
Thursday, January 30
Sloppy Joes, Chips
NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU
Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
Monday, January 27
BBQ Western Burger, Green Beans, Strawberries
Tuesday, January 28
Smothered Burritos, Peas, Applesauce
Wednesday, January 29
Mini Calzones, Fresh Carrots, Pineapple Crisp
Thursday, January 30
Breakfast Sandwich, Chicken Philly Sub, Broccoli, Jell-O Fruit Cups
GRACE LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Milk
Monday, January 27
Breakfast for Lunch, Food Choice
– Hash Brown, Fresh Veggies or Pears
Tuesday, January 28
Spaghetti, Breadstick, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday, January 29
Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Food Choice – Fresh Veggies or Peaches
Thursday, January 30
Pizza, Food Choice – Green Salad or Cinnamon Applesauce
ON THIS DAY
1556 Shaanxi Earthquake, the deadliest ever recorded, kills 830,000 in Shaanxi, China
1849 Elizabeth Blackwell becomes first woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree graduating from New York’s Geneva Medical College
1849 U.S. Patent granted for an envelope-making machine to Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson
1933 20th Amendment, which changed the date of U.S. presidential inaugurations to 20th January, is ratified
1957 Wham-O Company acquires rights to the “Pluto Platter” plastic flying disc toy from inventor Walter Frederick Morrison; they rename it “Frisbee” in 1958 as a nod to the Frisbie Pie Company, whose empty tins were tossed by Yale University students (including Morrison) in the 1930s
1973 U.S. President Richard Nixon announces an accord has been reached to end the Vietnam War
1977 Mini-series “Roots” premieres on ABC
1978 Sweden becomes the first nation in the world to ban aerosol sprays, due to their harmful effect on the earth’s ozone layer
1983 TV series “The A-Team” with George Peppard and Mr. T premieres on NBC
2018 American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond abruptly retires from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
2018 Chinese researchers report they have cloned two monkeys, using the same technology as Dolly the Sheep
2020 Voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest recreated by scientists 3D printing his vocal tract published in “Scientific Reports”
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.
2020
Grace City Clerk Shelley Reeves administered Oaths of Office to incoming council members at the first city council meeting of the 2020s. Oaths were given to Kathy Tillotson and Mike Ridenour as council members. Both were sworn in for fouryear terms. Reeves also administered the Oath of Office to Shuyler Judd to serve on the Zoning Commission until September 2021. Mayor Jackie Barthlome presented outgoing council member Eldon Peck with a plaque and thanked him for his many years of service to the city. Randy Lester was elected president of the city council.
The 2019 2A Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year award was deservedly earned by SSHS Cross Country Coach Jeff Horsley by Athletic Director Jeff Uskoski. Horsley has won the award 10 (!) amazing times as of the 2020 award, and has won the state girls title a total of four times in the process.
Bancroft resident Brandi Wakley was informed that she was the winner of two Superbowl XLIX tickets to Phoenix, Arizona, along with $2,500 for travel and other expenses from Maverik. Brandi had been using her Maverik promotional points card over the previous few years, and to date has accumulated 4,300 points. The points can be used to enter drawings like the raffle for Superbowl tickets that Wakley ended up winning. “I’m excited! I was really surprised,” she said, adding that she had no idea how she had won, but she was thrilled to be Superbowl-bound.
The Soda Springs mayor and City Council discussed a request by Wendy Young, representing the Boy Scouts of America, and Tendoy Council District Executive Jason Eborn to use the Teen Center on Main Street for weekly scout meetings at the city’s Jan 15 meeting. Young said Cub Scouts would also like to hold their pack meetings and activities there. Eborn said the scouring program lost a major sponsor with the LDS church pulled out of the organization and the scouting council would like to help keep scouting in Caribou County. The city council was in support of Young’s efforts to obtain a location for the meetings. “We are trying to rebuild and get two good patrols. Every community needs a scouting presence. Young ladies can join scouts now and earn merit badges and become Eagle Scouts,” Eborn told the city officials. Young, who is committee chair, said they have a sponsor. A minimum of five participants are needed to form a unit and between the Cubs and the Scouts, they have 12 persons interested. There used to be 12 to 20 scouting units in the area.
Governor Brad Little was joined by legislators in signing his first two executive orders of 2020, both aimed at keeping Idaho regulations streamlined, user-friendly, and easy to understand. The new executive orders build on the state’s historic regulatory reduction achievements in 2019, when Idaho cut and simplified 75 percent of regulations in a matter of months and became the least regulated state in the country. “My colleagues in the Legislature share my passion for making Idaho state government as user-friendly as possible,” Governor Little said. “When we reduce regulatory friction, good jobs follow.” Bomgaars announced the 2019 donation for all 88 participating locations for Ladies Night was $40,015.92. The local Soda Springs Bomgaars Store has chosen Caribou Memorial Hospital as the recipient of their donation in the amount of $136.75. The money that was raised will be going toward new heated blankets for those in the community that receive chemotherapy treatments at the hospital. Caribou Memorial Hospital is very thankful for the partnership with Bomgaars. Dillon Liechty of CMH was on hand to receive the donation from Bomgaars Manager Melissa George (Bennett). Fish and Game officials reminded local hunters that it was their respon-
sibility to properly dispose of animal carcasses after processing them. Hunters are required to remove and care for all edible portions of meat. This includes the meat from the hind quarters as far down as the hock, meat of the front quarters as far down as the knee and meat along the backbone which is the loin and tenderloin. All inedible portions should be double-bagged, securely tied, and placed in garbage containers for collection. If garbage collection is not available at the residence, the remains can be taken to the county transfer station. These facilities will accept the inedible parts of big game for no charge from residents within the county. One reason to ensure proper disposal is that leaving the animal remains in place is considered littering, which is illegal. The more important reason is for issues of public health and disease prevention. Chronic Wasting Disease and others can be transferred from the carcass to other animals. The carcasses can also attract unwanted scavengers which them selves may be disease vectors, such as raccoons and skunks.
2010
Kibbie Horsely drove in Christmas Eve Day from Bozeman, Montana, unbeknownst to her parents, Bill and Ilene Horsley, and spent the holiday weekend as a guest at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Denise Horsley. When her parents went for dinner Christmas Day to their son’s home, they were totally surprised to find Kibbie, her Christmas surprise for them.
Carol Allen won tickets through Cable TV in Soda Springs for a Utah Jazz-Milwaukee basketball game Saturday at the Energy Solution Arena in Salt Lake City. Carol, along with daughter Adele Allen, accompanied by her son Chace Farnsworth, drive her and her friend Pat Preece to Salt Lake City for the game, which the Jazz won, and spent the night in the city.
Bruce Pallante was honored by Soda Springs School Board members Jim Smith, Alan Erickson, and Jim Stoor, High School Principal Doug Owen, and Superintendent Molly Stein at the ball game last week for his dedicated service to the school district and community as former plant manager for the Monsanto Soda Springs Operation.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service December snow survey shows current snowpacks in Idaho are 45-80 percent of average but only 20-30 percent of their seasonal peaks, which occur in April. November, December, and January are generally Idaho’s biggest precipitation months, but November and December did not come through. November precipitation amounts were only 20-30 percent of average across southern Idaho. December temperatures set record lows at many of Idaho’s SNOTEL sites; precipitation ranged from 45 percent of average to near average.
Seven year old Sydney Partain, Grace, was visited by members of the Utah Jazz in December in her room at the Primary Children’s Medical Center. Members of the visiting Jazz included coach Jerry Sloan, Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, CJ Miles, and the Jazz Bear. Sydney is the daughter of John and Charity Partain, and the granddaughter of Kim and Cindy Spencer. She was critically injured in a four-wheeler accident on Thanksgiving Day.
Students of the month at Tigert Middle School for December are Tyler Humphreys, Riley Yamauchi, Markee Kimball, Hannah Farnes, Sage McKinley, Alexis Ericsson, Aaron Torgesen, and Dalton Harer. Students are selected by their teachers.
2000 Senator Robert Geddes, R-District 32, from Soda Springs, was elected by fellow Republicans to serve as their top leader as Senate Pro Tem. That position had been vacated when Senator Jerry Twiggs, Blackfoot, died of a heart attack while jogging. As pro tem, it will be Geddes’ responsibility to assign bills to committees and manage the day to day affairs of the Senate, including the budget.
A majestic 5,200 square foot log home in Thatcher is being converted into a bed and breakfast service
by owners Ken and Renay Torgeson. The home was built in 1984 by Lyman Anderson and was purchased by the Torgesons in 1998. They are in the process if moving permanently to Thatcher from Hamer.
Soda Springs Chief of Police Blynn Wilcox has notified the mayor and city council officially of his plans to retire after 34 years with the city police on April 1. That is the date he began work as patrolman for the SSPD in 1966. Wilcox also had five years previous experience in law enforcement in California before moving to Idaho. He has been chief for 32 years for the city.
Grizzly Reports—"Christmas break was 11 stress free, fun days long. But when we got back to school there was a surprise waiting for everyone. Someone had broken into the school and taken all the books out of the upstairs lockers and placed them in the gym. So when the students arrives they had to dig through a pile of mess and find their books and papers. Nobody knows who the guilty persons are. All the books have been returned to their owners and everything is back to normal. Or so we thought. Due to bad weather school was cancelled on Monday. When we return there will be many basketball games and wrestling matches.”
A wild springer spaniel living north of Soda Springs near the Conda Junction was captured Saturday morning in a live trap and brough tot the Caribou Pet Care Veterinary clinic, where she is being taken care of and learning to enjoy people. Dr. Lisa Van Pelt said the springer had previously given birth to two litters of pups in the wild that were found and taken to be adopted out. The last litter was located in December and have all gone to homes after being rescued from down the end of a 75-foot culvert.
Strong winds Sunday night closed all Caribou County schools Monday when snow plow crews were not able to open and keep the roads open before school started. Law enforcement officials were unable to stay ahead of the slide offs being reported about midnight, as deputies, ISP officers, and city police tried to assist motorists. On Highway 34 north of Soda Springs four foot drifts were reported and visibility was zero in places on that highway and U.S. 30 through the county during the night.
1970
A former Grace resident recently made the news on Hugh Downs NBC Today Show. Jay Andreason, principal of school in Carlin, Nevada sent a number of girls home because they wore slacks to school without first getting permission. Upon discussing the issue further, it was decided that because it was impossible to buy dresses that were long enough to keep warm the girls could wear slacks when the temperature was below 15 degrees.
Norman Bjorkman, president of the Soda Springs Golf Club said this week that it had been brought to his attention that some snowmobiles had been observed on the golf course. Mr. Bjorkman said that he wanted the public to know that snowmobiles were ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN on the golf course at all times. “We hope the public realizes this is not a ‘dog in the manger’ attitude,” Bjorkman said. “Snowmobiles can do a great deal of damage to fairways and greens on the golf course, and could conceivably ruin all the greens on the course or seriously retard their growth in the spring. We hope the public understands this position, and will keep their snowmobiles off the course,” he added. “If they do not, violators will be prosecuted for trespassing.”
Cardinal Corner—The Sophomores are sponsoring a victory dance after the American Falls game Friday night. The music will be furnished by Tom Pace and the Turning Point. Cost is $1 per person. The Soda Springs chapter of FHA has decided to celebrate the winter weather with a sleigh riding party, and afterwards a chili and hot chocolate supper. Those students who are fortunate enough to not take semester tests are going to have a twoday vacation with no hard studies or tests. Good luck to the students who have to take them. The New Year has brought with it a few changes in
the Cardettes. During the holiday it became required that girls with long hair have their hair done on top of their heads for drills. This has greatly improved the neatness and overall sharp appearance of the team. Also at the basketball game Friday night, the drill team will be marching in their new uniforms. Perhaps you have noticed that one of the regulars, Annette Shuler, hasn’t been on the floor lately. Several weeks ago, she tore ligaments in both legs during practice has been unable to perform. However, Friday night she is going to try to march. Plans for the annual Cardette Extravaganza which is a money making project to send the Cardettes to the Northwest Girls Drill Team Competition at Boise are underway.
Two local companies—Lallatin Food Town and Fowler’s Market— were entered by burglars Tuesday night, and considerable cash and some merchandise was taken. The burglars at Fowler’s Market entered by way of a window on the south side of the building. They then proceeded to open a side door, bring in their tools, and peel and demonlish the safe in the store. Gayland Archibald, the store manager, said that about $100 in cash, used for the register was taken. He said it was possible some merchandise items has also been taken, but this was undetermined at press time. The burglary was discovered at 5 a.m. when the store baker came to work.
Also entered on Tuesday night was Lallatin Food Town. Entrance was made here by breaking out a glass block window at the rear of the store. Two of the three cash registers in the store were opened, and all the money taken. This amounted to about $200. Money in the third register was not taken. It is assumed that the thieves were scared away before they could finish their job. Ron Nichols, store manager, said the besides the cash about $100 worth of phonograph records were taken. He also said that the thieves pried open a filing cabinet in the store office, and turned the office upside down, evidently looking for money.
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A year of notable expansion, growth, and improvement is revealed in year end telephone statistics for Soda Springs. Soda Springs telephones numbers 2,209 at the end of 1969. This is a nice gain of 53 telephones over last year, according to Mountain Bell. Local highlights include increased conversations, cable and wire additions, and completion of a rural improvement project which provides customers, regardless of location, at least four party telephone service in the Soda Springs area.
IDAN-HA THEATRE
-INDOOR-
Thursday, January 23
Friday, January 24
Saturday, January 25
Homestead (PG-13)
A former green beret and other survivors take refuge inside an elaborate compound when an attack on America leaves the world in chaos.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Saturday Matinee
2:00 p.m. (All seats $5)
Wednesday, January 29 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. (All seats $5)
208-547-3282
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on April 22, 2025, 11:00 AM in the lobby of the Caribou County Courthouse, 159 South Main Street, Soda Springs, ID 83276, the following described real property situated in Caribou County, State of Idaho (“Real Property”): Lot 1, Block 1, Lakeview Subdivision, First Addition, 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. 39672 Commonly known as: 301 South 2nd West, Soda Springs, ID 83276 Rusty A. Short and Sharon Short who acquired title as Sharon M. Short, as Trustors conveyed Real Property via a Trust Deed dated April 24, 2006, in favor of Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Idaho as Beneficiary, in which Alliance Title and Escrow was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on April 27, 2006, as Instrument No. 175551, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2018NR1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2018-NR1 Assignment Dated: February 28, 2019 Assignment Recorded: May 8, 2019 Assignment Recording Information: Instrument No. 202660 Shelly M. Baur f/k/a Shelly M. Espinosa is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Caribou, State of Idaho on May 8, 2019 at Instrument No. 202661, of Official Records.
The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor's failure to make monthly payments beginning May 28, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $53,652.72, interest in the sum of $2,073.16, escrow advances of $1,618.19, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,287.60, for a total amount owing of $59,631.67, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.
The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustors, successor in interest to the Trustors, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in IRC § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due
under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustors are named to comply with IRC § 45-1506(4) (a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 11th day of December, 2024. Shelly M. Baur f/k/a Shelly M. Espinosa Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-3552886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. ID10206
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LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that IDAWY Solid Waste District (District) has submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) a Siting Application for the IDAWY Caribou Landfill Facility (Landfill) located at 1979 Central Rd, Grace, ID 83241. The purpose of this application is to provide siting suitability information for the construction of a Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station at the Facility. This public notice is made pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.06.032.03.b, and as determined in Section 31-819 of Idaho Code. This application may be reviewed at the District office located at 241 S Main, Suite #3 Lower Left, Soda Springs, ID 83276, (208) 417-1625 or an electronic copy can be downloaded at: http://swti. org/caribou2. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, except holidays. The public is invited to comment on this Transfer Station siting application. The 30-day comment period commences with the first publication of this announcement starting the week of January 6, 2025. Written comments will be accepted during the public comment period and should be directed to: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Pocatello Regional Office, Attn: Dustyn Walker, 444 Hospital Way #300 Pocatello, ID 83201.
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 11th day of February 2025 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 commercial storage buildings for individual selfstorage units for storage of personal belongings and effects under code 17.32.030 section K. The property involved in this
request is as follows:
The property Parcel Identification Number: 01000017001A. Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 in Block 17, and additional portion of land East of Block 17, owned by Beatha Development LLC. Per the Zoning Reclassification Ordinance 702, Section 1. Old Parcel Identification Number: 010000170020.
All persons present at the public hearings shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the Planning &
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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 20th day of January, 2025.
Chelsey Davids, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1067-1-23-25-T1
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Unclaimed Property Notice
Why would anyone have unclaimed money? Unclaimed money consists of forgotten bank accounts, refund checks, utility deposits, wages, tax refunds and more. The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Check online for your name at YourMoney.Idaho.gov. #1065-1-23-25-T1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRACE, IDAHO AMENDING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN REVENUE; PROVIDING THAT THE TAX LEVY UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY IS NOT AFFECTED HEREBY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRACE, CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1: That Ordinance No. 2024-4, the appropriation ordinance for the City of Grace, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 be and the same is hereby amended to reflect the receipt of change in revenues received and receipted to the General Fund. The following sums are hereby appropriated.
GENERAL FUND Mayor and Council $18,000.00 Administration $253,600.00 Govt.
403,550.00
SEWER FUND $ 5,980,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 8,412,643.00 $8,662,643.00
Section 2: TAX LEVY UNAFFECTED. That the tax levy established for the City of Grace for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 shall be unaffected by this ordinance.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval, and publication in one issue of The Idaho Enterprise, a newspaper of circulation in the City of Grace, and the official newspaper of said City. PASSED under suspension of the rules upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted an Ordinance of the City of Grace, Caribou County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the City of Grace City Council held on the 15th day of January 2024.
ATTEST: Shelley Reeves, City Clerk Jackie Barthlome, Mayor #1066-1-23-25-T1
SPORTS
Lady Cardinals Pick Up Two Conference Wins
BY JODY REEVES
Following a three game skid that saw the Soda Springs girls lose to the number one team from 2A, 3A, and 4A, the Lady Cards bounced back with a pair of big wins. With the end of the season quickly approaching, every conference game is critical for district tournament placement. Prior to last week’s games the Cardinals held a slight edge over West Side and Wendell for second place in the conference. Malad currently leads the conference, while Declo and Aberdeen are sitting at the bottom. Soda Springs began the week traveling to one of the bottom teams in the conference, the Aberdeen Tigers. The Lady Cardinals had a slow start in this game, and after the first four minutes of play they only led three to one on the scoreboard. After a few more slow minutes, the Cardinals caught fire from outside the arc, finishing the first quarter with five three point shots. Abby Goodin had a great start to the second quarter scoring six quick points. However, after Goodin’s six points the Lady Cardinals would see more struggles on offense. Soda Springs only managed one more field goal and a single foul shot for the rest of the quarter. After the break, the Cardinal defense, which had held the Tigers to just seven first half points, had some breakdowns. In just the first three
minutes Aberdeen surpassed their first half scoring. The Aberdeen defense turned up its intensity, making scoring difficult for the Cardinals. Fortunately the aggressive Tigers began to rack up fouls, sending the Cardinals to the foul line. The Lady Cards went eight for eleven in the quarter and were able to maintain a solid lead despite getting outscored in the period. In the fourth quarter Goodin got rolling again and added seven more points to her game-leading total. Gracie Moldenhauer also poured in six points and the Cardinals cruised to a twenty point victory.
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Following the win over Aberdeen, the Lady Cardinals hosted West Side. The Lady Cardinals had already defeated the Lady Pirates earlier in the season but a Soda Springs loss in this game would put the two teams in a tie for second place heading into the final weeks of the season. West Side came out aggressive and in the early going appeared to be the team that wanted it more. In fact as the first period came to a close the Pirates held a slim one point advantage over the Cardinals. In the second quarter some clutch shooting as well as another great performance from the
charity stripe helped the Lady Cards quickly pass the Pirates on the scoreboard. A pair of three point shots along with several two point buckets helped Soda Springs obtain a substantial halftime lead. In the third quarter the Pirates did their best to fight back into the game. They answered with a pair of threes of their own while outscoring the Cardinals by six in the period. That would be the closest it would get. The Lady Cardinals won this crucial game pulling away in the end. The Lady Cardinals have just one game on the schedule this week. They travel to Declo on Thursday to face a Hornets team that only has one conference win this season. The Lady Cardinals should be favored to win the game but can’t overlook them. With just three games left, one of which is against top ranked Malad, Soda Springs can't afford any slip ups.
Cardinals 15 9 10 14 48 Tigers 4 3 11 10 28
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Gracie Moldenhauer drives to the basket during the Lady Cardinals win over district rival West Side.
Mellina Loertscher. "Saint Patrick's Cathedral". Pen and pencil.
Taylor Andrus. "Orange Sunset". Paint on Canvas.
Rhlie Smith. "Unknown". Beads on canvas. Kenadee Avilla. "The Kenadee Bunch". Digital art.
Kolt Tingey. "Ski Craft". Saw, drill, wood, tools.
Vesica M. Eiman. "What Once Was". Watercolor on canvas.
Presley Judd. "Flowers in a Field". Acrylic on canvas.
Tealyn Boyd. "Gary the V". Colored pencil on paper.
Lady Cowboys Seek Elusive Win
BY JODY REEVES
The Lady Cowboys had a busy schedule last week playing in three games against some tough opponents. The Lady Cowboys have struggled this season to get wins and last week was not any different.
North Gem started their three game stint against one of the toughest opponents they have faced all year. The Lady Cowboys traveled to conference rival Rockland. The Bulldogs are in control of the conference and are unscathed in conference play. It did not take long for this game to get out of hand. Despite their best efforts the Lady Cowboys were outmatched in this game. The second period was the best stretch for North Gem when they had three separate players score while holding the Bulldogs to just twelve points. This game was never really close and will be one the Cowboys will be happy to leave behind them.
Next up on their schedule the Lady Cowboys faced off with 4A Bear Lakes c-team. Don’t let the fact that it was a c-team fool you. The Lady Bears were very deep and talented and again they
are a 4A school which gives them a larger pool of players to pull from. As the game tipped off the Bears jumped out to an early lead. By the end of the first quarter the Cowboys had only managed two baskets and trailed by four points. In the second period the Lady Cowboys continued to struggle shooting. North Gem was getting some good looks at the basket but could not get shots to fall. Meanwhile the Bears continued to put points on the board and by halftime the Lady Cowboys trailed by fourteen points. Out of the break a renewed group of Cowboys emerged and took control of the game. With not only their best quarter of the game but possibly the season the Lady Cowboys made up the deficit and held the Bears to just one field goal. By the end of the third period the game was now all knotted up. In the fourth quarter the teams battled back and forth. Unfortunately for North Gem a couple of shooting fouls would be the difference in the game. The Bears were able to make just enough foul shots in the fourth to come away with the victory handing the Cowboys yet another loss. Despite the loss the Cow-
boys played a very competitive game and showed some real grit to come back and make things interesting in the end.
In their final game of the week the Lady Cowboys hosted Sho-Ban. The Lady Cowboys lost to the Chiefs earlier in the season in a somewhat competitive game. This time around they hoped to carry over some of the momentum they built in the second half of the Bear Lake game. In the first quarter the Lady Cowboys looked like a rejuvenated team. North Gem was able to get points from several different girls and build a five point lead. In the second quarter the script got flipped. While North Gem was able to continue to score the Chiefs who are known for shooting deep shots hit three of their eight three point baskets in the game and the teams headed to the locker room with Sho-Ban leading the Lady Cowboys by three points. In the third quarter the Cowboys fought hard to keep pace with the Chiefs. However nine missed free throws in the period cost North Gem and the Chiefs lead grew. In the fourth quarter the Lady Cowboys continued to play solid but
missed foul shots combined with another three pointer for Sho-Ban did in the Cowboys. The Lady Cowboys ended the week with three losses but saw some good things come out of their last six quarters of play. The Lady Cowboys have just two games on their schedule this week. First they take the short trip to Grace on Wednesday then they head to Taylor's Crossing on Thursday. These are two games that they should be competitive in as they look for that elusive win.
The Cardinals Fly Past Grace, Get Winged By Declo
BY JODY REEVES
The Cardinals played two games last week, one against an old rival and one versus a new conference foe.
Soda Springs began the week taking the very short road trip to Grace to take on the Grizzlies. Even though the two schools no longer compete in the same classification, the old cross county rivalry still brings out the competitive nature of the players and fans. In recent years the Cardinals and Grizzlies have had some entertaining battles that have ended in several close games. The Soda Springs faithful rolled into Grace looking to take down the Grizzlies on their home court. As the game got going, the Cardinals came out and played with more intensity and urgency than the Grizzlies. The Cardinals pressured the ball relentlessly, creating several turnovers which they took advantage of. The stunned Grizzlies did their best to fend off the Cardinal attack, and at the end of the first quarter the game was tight with Soda Springs leading by a basket. Konner McWilliams dominated the first quarter and throughout the night. In the second period, the Cardinals’ offensive pro-
duction slowed down but their continued pressure held the Grizzlies to just a single field goal and a pair of foul shots. The Cardinals entered the half feeling good with a seven point lead. The third quarter is where the Cardinals really won the game. Thompson, McWilliams, and Kirby each with multiple baskets helped Soda Springs to score twenty-two points in the period. Despite being down by double digits the Grizzlies weren’t quite done and made a good run in the fourth quarter. With just over six seconds left in the game Grace hit a three point shot to cut the lead to just three. A somewhat controversial call was made at that point by the official, but all it did was delay the inevitable. A pair of foul shots sealed the deal for the Cardinals as they won game one of the county rivalry by five points.
Following the solid win the Cardinals next faced off with the Declo Hornets. Declo is the consensus number one team not only in the district but the state in the 3A classification. In the early part of conference play Declo sits at number one followed by West Side. After that things are a little more murky meaning if the Cardinals could pull off
an upset against the undefeated Hornets it would go a long way in the conference standings.
As the game tipped off it was very quickly apparent that the Hornets would hold a distinct advantage in size and depth. Not only were they strong but they were quick and great shooters. This time it was the Cardinals who got punched first and were reeling. By the end of the first quarter Soda Springs already trailed by seven. The quick rotations of the Hornets did not see any fall off as each new group that checked in seemed to hold the same level of talent and size. By the time halftime rolled around the Cardinals were welcoming the break so they could catch their breath. The Hornets now had doubled up the Cardinals and led by double digits. The Cardinals regrouped at the half and came out with more fight in the third quarter. The Cardinals were unable to cut into the overall lead but won a moral victory by matching the Hornets scoring in the period proving that they could play with the number one
team. Once again in the fourth quarter the Cardinals would match the Hornets scoring output. Even though they were never able to get closer than ten points in the second half the Cardinals showed real determination and a never quit attitude that should benefit them moving on through the season. The Cardinals have another tough week on tap this week. They start with a very intriguing match up with Malad on Wednesday then take on West Side on Friday. Both of those games are at home for Soda Springs.
Cardinals 17 9 22 6 54 Grizzlies 15 4 14 16 49
K.Kirby 5, C.Jacobson 3, C.Thompson 16, G.Hansen 3, K.McWilliams 23, D.Stoor 2, P.Ozburn 2
Cardinals 6 7 17 12 42
Hornets 13 17 17 12 59
K.Kirby 2, C.Jacobson 6, C.Thompson 13, G.Hansen 4, K.McWilliams 12, P.Ozburn 3, D.Billman 2
Senior Katelyn Whiting pushes the ball up the floor in last weeks competitive game against the Bears.
The Lady Cowboys defense improved in the second half of last weeks home game against Bear Lake.
The Cardinals defense had their hands full with the Hornets. Kirby and McWilliams size were greatly needed against the tall Declo team.
Preston Ozburn gets an open look at the basket in Saturday's conference showdown. Ozburn has played valuable minutes for the Cardinals this season.
SPORTS
The Grizzlies Rollercoaster Season Continues
BY JODY REEVES
After grabbing three big wins against Malad, Aberdeen and Bear Lake, the Grizzlies had hoped that they had turned a corner in the season. Last week the Grizzlies faced another tough three game stretch. This time, they faced Soda Springs, a rematch with Malad, and a road trip to Raft River. In their three previous wins the Grizzlies looked to be at full strength and really clicking as a group, but following some personnel issues Grace once again was missing weapons and seemed out of sync.
In the first game of the week Grace took on cross county rival Soda Springs in a home game. Right out of the gates, Soda Springs were the aggressors. Despite a couple of early baskets for Grace the Soda Springs press, combined with an attack-offense, quickly had the Grizzlies playing catchup. The Grizzlies who had gameplanned to shut down the Cardinals’ outside shooters gave up ground inside. By the end of the first, Grace had nearly pulled back even but still felt as though they were reeling. The next two periods were devastating for the Grizzlies. In the second Grace only managed four points and fell further behind. They followed the dismal scoring second quarter with a third quarter where they managed to score fourteen points but gave up a staggering twenty-two. In the fourth period a trio of three’s would assist in getting the Grizzlies back close in the game but they eventually ran out of time losing to the Cardinals by
five points.
Just one day later, the Grizzlies once again played host this time to Malad. Just one week prior the Grizzlies had handed the Dragons a loss in Malad. Despite that game ending in a very close three point victory for Grace, the Grizzlies felt confident in their ability to sweep the season series with the Dragons. The Dragons had other plans. Malad came out shooting well from outside and made three first quarter three point shots. The Dragons tacked on several other shots as well as a handful of foul shots earning them an eight point
first quarter lead. Over the next two periods the Grizzlies clawed their way back into the game. Eight different Grizzlies scored in the stretch with senior Derek Hill leading the way with eight points. In the fourth quarter the Dragons struck first and extended the lead to three. The score stalled there over the next several minutes. In the last four minutes of the game the Dragons turned it back on, outscoring the Grizzlies twelve to four handing Grace their second loss in a row.
In their final game of last week the Grizzlies finally faced their first 2A
Cowboys Keep Up The Fight
BY JODY REEVES
The North Gem Cowboys had a busy week last week. With three games on their schedule the Cowboys experienced a wide range of results in those games. Being one of the largest conferences in the state’s smallest classification, it is not uncommon to have teams within the conference on opposite ends of the spectrum. Right now the Cowboys are sitting somewhere in the middle and had the chance to face some teams on each end of the conference.
They started their week off by traveling to Rockland, who sits at the top of the conference. The Cowboys saw several struggles in this game. The Bulldogs jumped all over the Cowboys right out of the gate. In most cases if Hayden and Yost both hit three pointers in the quarter the Cowboys would be feeling good. However, in this case the eight points put up by the Cowboys was barely noticed by the Bulldogs who tallied twenty-four in the opening stanza. Things did not improve much for the Cowboys from there. North Gem just could not match the depth of the Bulldogs. Eight different Bulldogs scored in the game while just two Cowboys earned points. This one ended in a running clock and was a game that North Gem would like to forget. In their second game of the week, the Cowboys played host to Clark County. This time the Cowboys were the heavy favorites. The Cowboys
got off to a good start in this game and jumped out to a seven point first quarter lead. In the second quarter the Cowboy defense was showcased as they were able to hold the Bobcats to just two points from a pair of foul shots. In addition to solid defense the Cowboys opened up offensively as well with five different players scoring in the quarter. The second half of the game was much like the first with points coming from several different players and the lead continuing to grow. Part way through the fourth quarter the Cowboys had done enough to earn the running clock and ran away with the thirty one point victory. In their final game of the week the Cowboys hosted Sho-Ban. The Chiefs and Cowboys played a very competitive first quarter where by the end the two teams were separated by just a single point. In the second quarter the Chiefs caught fire and began to rack up the points. The Cowboys did their best to keep pace by pushing the ball up the floor and driving to the basket. The Cowboys were eventually outpaced in the period by six points. After the halftime break the Cowboys worked hard to stay in the game but only made minimal progress. At the end of the third quarter the Cowboys still found themselves trailing by seven points. The Cowboys continued to battle in the fourth but once again they could not make up any ground in the Chiefs. In the end North Gem lost the game by
opponent of the season. Grace traveled to Raft River on Saturday for an early afternoon game. The Grizzlies appeared to have the athletic edge in this game as they looked faster than the Trojans. Grace put up a respectable fourteen points in the first but gave up a pair of three point shots to allow the Trojans to keep it close. In the second period the Grizzlies would falter and be outscored by one point but still hold a five point lead. Senior Carson Reeves kept the Grizzlies on top in the period with six of his team high fifteen points. In the third the Grizzlies took off and widened the lead before taking off the accelerator in the fourth. The Grizzlies stopped their two game skid by defeating the Trojans by sixteen.
The Grizzlies face another tough week this week traveling to West Side on Wednesday and then hosting American Falls on Friday.
Grizzlies 15 4 14 16 49
Cardinals 17 9 22 6 54
D.Hill 5, J.Smith 11, B.Kimball 9, C.Smith 7, C.Reeves 4, P.Yost 2, B.Smith 3, L.Moss 8
Grizzlies 13 10 14 4 41
Dragons 21 8 9 14 52
D.Hill 12, J.Smith 7, B.Kimball 8, G.Draper 2, C.Smith 2, C.Reeves 2, C.Welch 2, P.Yost 4, L.Moss 2
Grizzlies 14 8 21 19 63 Trojans 8 9 9 21 47
D.Hill 1, B.Kimball 13, G.Draper 2, C.Andersen 5, C.Smith 13, C.Reeves 15, P.Yost 6, B.Smith 3, L.Moss 5
ten points. Foul shooting had a big impact on the game as the Cowboys were just ten out of twenty-two from the line.
This week the Cowboys are on the road making trips to Taylor’s Crossing on Thursday and Clark County on Saturday.
Cowboys 8 2 2 7 19
Bulldogs 20 12 18 6 56
C.Yost 7, R.Hayden 12
Lady Grizzlies Fall To Beavers
BY JODY REEVES
Last Saturday the Lady Grizzlies hosted the American Fall Beavers in the second of a two game series. Earlier this month Grace lost to the 4A Beavers in a non-conference match up by ten points. This time on their home floor the Lady Grizzlies hoped for a better outcome. The Beavers jumped out to an early lead in Saturday’s game and by the midway point of the first quarter they led the Grizzlies seven to two. Grace would eventually get some more points on the board and cut into the lead as the quarter came to a close.
As the second period started the
Lady Grizzlies pulled to within three points of the Beavers before seeing American Falls go on a ten zero run and build up their lead. Following a timeout with two minutes left before the half the Lady Grizzlies tightened things up going on a seven point run of their own while holding the Beavers scoreless during that stretch. As the first half came to a close the Grizzlies found themselves trailing by six.
During the halftime break fans were treated to an exhibition game featuring two teams of girls from the third and fourth grades. The crowd really got into the game giving the young girls a chance to be the stars of the show for a brief few minutes.
Back to the action in the high school game Tessica Jorgensen put in five quick points for the Grizzlies as Grace once again cut the lead down to just three points. After closing the gap the Beavers once again answered back and scored the last four points of the quarter taking a seven point lead into the fourth quarter. In the final period once again the Grizzlies were able to cut the lead to just three points but could never get over the hump. The Beavers quickly built the lead back up to an eight point advantage by the midway point of the quarter. The end of the game saw the two teams trading blows back and forth with the Lady Grizzlies failing to make any gains.
Cowboys 17 14 12 14 57
Bobcats 10 2 6 8 26
P.Hill 4,
26
In the end Grace takes the loss by a very similar margin to the two’s first game earlier this year.
The Lady Grizzlies got solid performances from their two leading scorers in Jorgensen and Stoddard. Moving forward Grace will need more production from the rest of the team if they want to make a run for a district title. Grace continues their season traveling to Butte County on Thursday and then hosting Raft River on Saturday.
Grizzlies 10 12 7 8 37
Beavers 14 14 8 10 46
K.Stoddard 13, K.Christensen 2, K.Mansfield 2, P.Steadman 1, C.Yost 4, T.Jorgensen 15
Derek Hill attacks the Trojan defense in the Grizzlies win last Saturday. Hill as made great improvement as the season has progressed.
H.Frandsen 6, R.Hatch 10, C.Yost 13, R.Hayden 20, W.Wakley 4
P.Hill 1, R.Hatch 6, C.Yost 16, R.Hayden
Craig Yost gets the open layup in the Cowboys win over the Bobcats last week.
BY JODY REEVES
Last week the Grace Grizzlies hosted a dual with Rich County during the week then competed at the Tiger/Grizz Tournament.
In the dual the Grizzlies lost the team scoring 4230 due in large part to the amount of forfeits Grace had to give up due to low numbers. That being said in contested matches the Grizzlies fared well. Two of the top wrestlers for Grace Carter Kimball and Jack Eddins benefitted from earning forfeits. Mack Jorgensen and Christian Barrera each suffered losses by fall while Cael Newby, Dylan Wood, and Brett Hobbs all won by fall. A couple of Grizzly wrestlers also competed in some extra matches. Jack Eddins and Mack Jorgensen each picked up
wins by fall while Christian Barrera lost his extra match by fall.
The Lady Grizzlies were also in action at the dual and like the boys they lost the team scoring due to lack of numbers. The team scoring was very close at 30-29. Bella Eddins and Skyla Cloud earned victories by forfeit while Giulia Succetti was the only Lady Grizzly to lose a contested match. Josie Newby and Holland Ball won their matches by fall while Hayden Ball earned a victory by tech fall. Skyla Cloud and Hayden Ball also picked up wins in extra matches while Giulia Succetti suffered another loss in her extra match.
The midweek dual was just a warm up for the Grizzlies next big tournament. The Tiger/Grizz has been one of the states premier tournaments for years
and is very competitive with some of the top talent around. Much like the Rollie Lane, any placement is an impressive feat. Several of the Grizzlies were able to pick up wins with a few even grabbing some placings.
Boys Results: 120 Cael Newby 0-2, 126 Dylan Wood 0-2, 132 Carter Kimball 2-2, 138 Brett Hobbs 2-2, 144 Jack Eddins 3-2, 165 Mack Jorgensen 1-2
Girls Results: 107 Hayden Ball 1-2, 126 Bella Eddins 4-2 4th place, 126 Holland Ball 1-2, 138 Giulia Succetti 0-2, 145 Josie Newby 3-1 2nd place, 152 Skyla Cloud 5-1 3rd place
Grizzly Wrestlers Go To Tiger/Grizz Cardinals Dual Preston And Honor Senior Wrestlers
BY JODY REEVES
Last Wednesday evening the Soda Springs wrestling team hosted Preston in a dual. Prior to the start of the matches the Cardinals took some time to honor their senior wrestlers as well as a special guest wrestler. Senior honorees included Brinlee Hemmert, Alex Sturges, Abbiegail Krupp and manager Jordan John. Following the senior ceremony a special exhibition match took place between Soda Springs Ryker Hemmert and his little brother Krew. Many know that Krew has been battling cancer. One of the things that has helped Krew and his family in this fight is the tough mentality that many wrestlers possess. The Hemmert family are big wrestling fans and Krew is no exception. With older siblings Brinlee and Ryker having some great success for the Cardinals Krew got his chance Wednesday
to walk out on the mat and wrestle as a Cardinal himself. Though there was a noticeable size difference between the brothers Krew did not shy away from the challenge and even got the first take down of the match. Following several reversals, escapes and takedowns Krew reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out a move that was reminiscent of WWE’s Stone Cold Steve Austin’s finishing move the Stone Cold Stunner. The move sent Ryker down to the mat and Krew covered him for the pin. The brothers shook hands and Krew’s hand was raised. As they left the mat Krew hit Ryker with another Stunner for good measure. Following the exhibition match the Cardinals got down to business with the Indians from Preston. Simon Krupp, Kage Johnson, and Elijah Dilworth all earned forfeit wins giving the Cardinals eighteen valuable
points. Ryker Hemmert, Troy Krupp and Carson Cook all suffered losses by fall and the Cardinal team forfeited at the 113 pound weight class giving Preston twenty-four points. That meant that it was up to the rest of the Cardinals to make up the difference to grab the win. That is just what they did. Conner Lee, Kage Kirby, Zayden Garbett and Cole Garbett all earned wins by fall and Owen Miller added a tech fall to the team score. The Cardinals beat the Indians in the dual by the score of 47-24. There were also some extra matches where Simon Krupp won one match by fall and lost another by tech fall. Jace Garbett also won by fall while Johnathan Beutler and Kage Johnson each lost by fall.
Tiger Brawl Tournament
Over the weekend several Cardinal wrestlers competed in the Tiger
Brawl Tournament in Aberdeen. In the tournament several Soda Springs wrestlers picked up wins with a few earning placings. The big winner for the Cardinals was Elijah Dilworth who went undefeated in the tournament and grabbed first place.
Boys Results: 106 Simon Krupp 3-2, 120 Conner Lee 4-2 4th place, 120 Jace Garbett 3-2, 126 Ryker Hemmert 5-2 5th place, 132 Owen Miller 2-2, 138 Kage Johnson 1-2, 144 Troy Krupp 3-2, 144 Johnathan Beutler 1-2, 150 Kage Kirby 4-2, 152 Zayden Garbett 4-2 5th place, 157 Taylor Brown 1-2, 175 Carson Cook 3-2, 190 Elijah Dilworth 5-0 1st place
Girls Results: 100 Brynlee Hemmert 2-1 2nd place, 107 Taylor Hirsbrunner 0-2 2nd place, 126 Alexandra Sturges 2-0 1st, 132 Laryah Dilworth 0-3 4th place, 165 Abbiegail Krupp 1-1 2nd
Bella Eddins has been one of the most successful Grace wrestlers this season seen here taking 4th place.
Skyla Cloud placed 3rd in her class. A vast improvement over last years appearance when she wrestled in the JV tournament.
Senior Josie Newby has been a team leader and a great example to her younger teammates. Josie placed 2nd at the Tiger/Grizz.
Krew stayed on to support the team as they defeated Preston 47-27.
Soda Springs girls wrestling team seniors join their families on the mat prior to the wrestling dual.
It was a great match, with some impressive moves and a lot of crowd support.
Krew was ultimately declared the victor, and he remained on hand for the dual.
Before the dual, Krew and his brother Ryker wrestled an exhibition.