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February 8, 2024 | Vol. 1 No. 1
Soda Spring Chamber of Commerce “Revitalization” underway
It has been several years since the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce was a strong and active institution, but over the last few weeks a number of community and business leaders have come together to try to change that. Representatives from businesses including Lallatin’s Food Town, Bayer, the Cobblestone, Enders Hotel, the Hospital, and other orgnizations were brought together by School Superintendent Scott Muir, City Councilmember Paul Gritton and Development Council Representative Debbie Dumont in an effort to “revitalize” the Chamber. “It’s not a reorganization, exactly,” Dumont said, “because it still exists, it’s just…dormant. So let’s go with revitalization.” Muir and Gritton have been involved with getting the ball rolling, but don’t plan to become members of the board themselves. In fact, Gritton stresses that he feels it is important to keep the city administration separate from the chamber. “It’s a business organization, and that’w who should make the decisisons—businesses.” Like many chambers across the country over the last decade or so, a number of issues have led to a reduced presence in the community. “COVID affected everything,” Dumont stated during the first revitalization meeting, and many of those assembled agreed. As a result of restrictions put in place during the pandemic, many public gatherings were cancelled, and even those that weren’t saw attendance greatly reduced. As a result of people becoming less routinized to being out and active in the community, the second major factor affecting chamber businesses became even more pronounced—the internet as a primary source of advertising and commerce. The group of interested business
Debbie Dumont discusses the revitalization of the Chamber of Commerce at Enders Hotel, which will be the site of the next meeting on February 22.
Superintendent Scott Muir keeps notes on a familiar white board during the second planning meeting for the evolving Chamber organization.
leaders have already held two productive meetings toward the Chamber’s renewal. During the first meeting, those in attendance introduced themselves and expressed their hopes for what a chamber could do. They also set up a bi-weekly meeting schedule. During the second meeting, the group took nominations for the board, and established a subcommittee to begin developing the Chamber’s makeup. “We’re trying to restructure the membership and levels,” Dumont explained. “It’s hard to meet everyone’s needs, from the bigger companies down to the one-person operations.” In order to accommodate various needs for the organizations involved, the subcommittee is planning to establish levels of membership that are open to all the interested parties based on their desired level of engagement with the chamber going forward. The higher levels members join, the more promotional benefits they will receive.
The subcommittee consists of Kaylee Peck Bayer, Kent Loosle, Dylan Liechty, Debbie, Afton Marowelli, Alan Skinner, and Debbie Dumont. “We haven’t completely decided yet, but we’re thinking Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum levels. We haven’t quite ironed it down yet, but we’ll meet next Monday.” The committee did discuss possible annual events, such as a BBQ, Golf Scramble, Ribbon cuttings, monthly meetings, 4th of July Parade. They also talked about website design and a quarterly newsletter and social events.” Fund raising activities and member dues are the sources of funding for the chamber. Currently, the Rotary Club handles the parade, but the Chamber is planning to discuss taking it over or contributing significantly to the effort REVITALIZATION On Page 3
The Sun has set, but we can not live in darkness
A note from the publisher Bryan Scott
Over three months ago, Mark Steele published his last edition of the Caribou County Sun. Today I am pleased to present the community with their new local newspaper, The Idaho Enterprise - Caribou County Edition. Launching this paper has been an undertaking and I could have not done it without a great team and support for some great individuals. I want to thank Mark Steele and his daughter Amanda for helping us and supporting us. Individuals like the Steele’s who care so much about their community, seem to hand sew the fabric of their communities. I have enjoyed getting to know Mark and see what he has accomplished with Caribou County Sun over the last ___ year. Being in the newspaper
business, meeting individuals like Mark is uplifting and inspiring. What should you expect from the Idaho Enterprise? • The Newspaper will be in print each week and mailed out to subscribers. We hope to put it in the mail each Wednesday and should be in your mailboxes with the Thursday mail. • We are mailing copies of this first edition to every mailbox in Caribou County. • All past-subscribers of the Caribou County Sun (as of its last edition) will receive 4 free weeks of the new paper. • Each edition is between 8-16 pages. • We will cover all of your favorites including County Commissioner Meeting, City Council
meetings, school events and news, local events. • We will accept letters to the editor. • We have launched a new website. www. cariboucountynews. com, which will be updated weekly. It will have a business directory that will allow local businesses to have offers for the community. • We have launched a new facebook page as well that will be kept updated. Brandon Hall will serve as your new Editor for the newspaper. He has been working tirelessly in the community learning the community. We will not be able to do this alone. We are looking to hire an office manager who can help run the office, if you are interested or know someone who may be interested please
email us at Caribou@thecityjournals.com or call us at 208.766.4773. We are also looking for individuals who may be interested in writing with us, we love to see your byline in the coming papers. We hope that you enjoy the paper. We hope that you will continue to read. Please remember that the best way to support this new paper is to subscribe. We have tried to make it as easy as possible to subscribe, you can go to our website, our facebook page, use the QR code below, or call us at 208.766.4773.
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NEWS IN BRIEF US and UK Strike targets in Yemen
After stating two weeks ago that the U.S. had plans to retaliate against a drone attack that resulted in the loss of three servicemembers, the plan became apparent when it was revealed that U.S. and U.K. forces had struck a number of sites in Yemen linked to the attack. Since Friday’s U.S. response, 3 more attacks have been launched on western forces, believed to have been coordinated by Iranian military forces and affiliated militia groups. The State Department has been in talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about regional coordination to bring about a cessation of military hostilities in the area, and methods for providing humanitarian relief in Gaza and Israel.
King Charles III announces cancer diagnosis
Less than a year after his official coronation in May of 2023, the United Kingdom’s King Charles III, 75, revealed that he had been undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. As a result of his medical recovery, the King will be stepping back from outward facing, in-person duties for the next few months. “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer,” a palace spokesperson stated on Monday.
Reminders from the City of Bancroft
The City reminds residents to please remove vehicles from city streets to allow for snow removal after heavy storms so that roadways can be kept clear for emergency vehicles and traffic. The City would also like to remind residents to remove their trash cans from the streetside as soon as possible after they have been emptied on Thursday to assist with maintenance and cleanup of the streets during winter.
Senior Center donations closed for now
Due to the generosity of Caribou County residents, the Senior Center on Main Street in downtown Soda Springs is not currently accepting donations. The facility only has so much room for incoming inventory, and will be sorting and placing the material it already has before opening up for donations again. The community will be notified when the Center is ready to once again receive donations.
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Idaho Enterprise|Caribou County
February 8, 2024
CARIBOU COUNTY NEWS
67th Legislature Underway; House Bill 415 passes by a large margin HOUSE BILL 415
As the legislative year begins, several high profile bills have already become the subjects of widespread discussion and predictable disagreement. Of them, House Bill 415 (concerning the expansion of conceal/carry permitting on school grounds to staff and faculty) has probably created the most engagement at the state level. According to the official “purpose and financial impact statement” included with the bill’s text, “This legislation provides an alternative to the hired armed guards by giving the opportunity for Public K-12 school employees to carry concealed weapons and can act as an armed protection force within the confines of the school. Individuals that are willing to participate in this program will need to have completed an enhanced concealed weapon training course. Additionally, this legislation requires all schools to remove “Gun Free Zone” signs from all public K-12 schools.” The bill passed 53-16, receiving “aye” votes from every representative in southeast Idaho with the exception of Nate Roberts in the 29th District (representing Pocatello). District 35’s Kevin Andrus and Josh Wheeler, Dis-
trict 34’s Britt Raybould and Jon Weber, District 33’s Barbara Ehart and Marco Erickson, District 30’s David Cannon and Julianne Young, District 29’s Dustin Manwaring, District 28’s Richard Cheatum and Dan Garner, Dsitrict 27’s Douglas Pickett and Clay Handy, District 30’s David Cannon and Julianne Young all voted with the majority. The vote itself was almost entirely along party lines. The financial impact statement of the bill states that the bill will not cost the state any additional funds. While support from Republican Representatives in the House was obviously strong, the bill will now be sent to the senate where it is expected to face more opposition, and likely amendation. Among the groups which have opposed the bill are those representing the interests of law enforcement and educational entities. The Idaho Association of School Resource Officers released a statement by its President Martin Ballis, which read in part, “Idaho House Bill 415 would remove local control from elected school boards to determine which, if any, staff would be allowed to carry firearms on campus… There is no doubt in my mind Representative
Hill, and those who support this bill, care deeply about the safety of our students and staff. However, this legislation is a drastic mis-prioritization of statewide school safety initiatives with a focus on response over prevention.” Ballis continues by explaining that since “nearly 95% of K-12 active shooters are current or former students of the targeted school” according to the FBI, school resource officers and school officials are uniquely situated to provide prevention rather than waiting until emergency response is required. Ballis suggests that increasing funding for SROs is a better strategy than placing armed civilians in the immediate front lines of response. The Idaho Sheriff’s Association has also voiced concerns about the bill. The Idaho Education Association, as well as many teachers’ groups across the state, have been fairly unified in opposition. Soda Springs School District Superintendent Scott Muir joined other educators in voicing opposition to the bill, explaining that it will remove control over the issue from local boards. Soda Springs Chief of Police Scott Shaw also felt that the bill as currently constituted may cause more problems
than solutions.
HOUSE BILL 406
There is considerably less division over House Bill 406, which creates mandatory minimum sentencing for fentanyl trafficking. According to Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, “49% of overdose deaths in Idaho in 2022 were from fentanyl, and that number is probably underreported.” Unlike Bill 415, law enforcement organizations have expressed widespread support for the bill. Southeast Idaho is one of the most active locations in the state for the transportation of illicit drugs from locations in the south up to the I-80 and I-90 for further distribution. I-15 is a frequent site of large interdictions of fentanyl, such as last July’s seizure of over 5,000 fentanyl pills hidden in Doritos bags in a vehicle stopped at the Maverik in Malad linked to a Honduran cartel. In the case of this bill, Scott Shaw was fully in favor. Sheriff J. Adam Mabey also expressed his support for the measure at the most recent County Commission meeting.
War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem THE ISSUE: KOCHIA
Kochia (Kochia scoparia L.) or (Bassia Scoparia) aslo known as Mexican burning bush, is a summer annual native to Eurasia. It was originally introduced into the U.S. in the 1900’s as an ornamental and certain strains have been grown as a forage crop. It invades roadsides, rangeland, pastures, cultivated fields, gardens, ditchbanks, and other disturbed sites. Kochia is a prolific weed that can be found in every state in the U.S. except Alaska. Kochia can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is supported by a deep taproot. Stems are branched, round, slender and can be green to red in color (the stem can also be stripped). Leaves are lance shaped, ½-2 inches long, and are arranged alternately on the stem. Kochia will germinate throughout the summer. Flowers are small and inconspicuous. As kochia matures the stem will break off and the dried plant will tumble across the landscape as it is blown by the wind scattering seeds as it goes. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu Options: • Prevention— Learn to identify this weed. Remove tumble weeds from fence lines. Clean equipment after leaving infested areas to reduce the spread of seed. • Mechanical— When kochia is young it can easily be pulled or hoed out. Once seed production has begun it is best to dispose of plant material. Light tillage during early growth stages can be an effective control measure. Mowing is not a great option, as seeds can be produced below mowing levels. • Cultural—Establish healthy stands of beneficial vegetation that will compete with weed seedlings.
Invasive weed Kochia is found in almost every state. Photo courtesy of Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.
Use management practices that will encourage the growth of beneficial plants. • Chemical—Visit https:// pnwhandbooks.org/weed then search “Kochia” for herbicide recommen-
dations. Ensure that the product that you intend to use is labeled for your intended site. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!
From the Editor’s Desk Hello, Caribou County! My name is Brandon Hall, and over the last three years it has been my absolute pleasure to edit and write for the Idaho Enterprise in Oneida County. When my boss Bryan Scott raised the possibility of doing something similar in Caribou County, I was both daunted and thrilled at the same time, which strained my multitasking abilities to their limits. Getting to know a whole new community can certainly be a challenge, I’ve learned. Communities are built over time, and the connections that many of you have to the area, its history, and each other have been hard earned over that time. Coming into it fresh can definitely cause one (in this case, me) to feel that the amount there is to learn is insurmountable. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth the effort, of course. And I certainly
intend to establish a decent base camp and then keep climbing as far as this metaphor will take me. The upside of coming into a situation without any preconceptions is that we might end up trying things that present new approaches to local news, and new sources of information. Sometimes those approaches will work, and sometimes they won’t. And if you’re okay with that, then so am I. While early on you’ll be seeing a lot of me, I’ve already been reached out to by a number of amazing folks with roots here and a strong desire to see their communities well represented in our coverage. As we establish the basic tentpoles that we know people look for and expect in a paper in the tradition of the Sun, we will expand out-
ward from there with the input, advice, and collaboration of those who would like to share their voices with us on this project moving forward. Once we have finalized a location in town, I look forward to meeting with everyone who wants to stop by and talk about issues that are important to them, and ways we can work to cover them. In the meantime, if you see me walking around town with a notebook looking lost feel free to stop me for a chat, help me figure out where the heck some street or other is, or tell me where to eat lunch. If the first several weeks are any indicator, people in Caribou County are unfailingly nice, and quick to laugh. Thank you to everyone for their support and assistance so far, and I hope we’ll be around for many years to come!
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Idaho Enterprise|Caribou County
COMMUNITY NEWS
4-H Dog Club visits Black Canyon elementary The 4-H Dog club and the Caribou County Agricultural Extension Office visited Black Canyon elementary in Grace at the end of January to help introduce students to the 4-H program, and spread the word that the program is “not just cows and horses.” During the Thursday afternoon assembly, Extension Office Administrative Assistant Rachel Hamilton introduced the students to 4-H dog club advisor Eisa’Bel Curran, and Bear River K-9 Club member Ella Ozbourne, who demonstrated some of the things the dog club works on throughout the year. Unlike many of the livestock clubs in the 4-H program, Dog club is held continuously throughout the year at the Extension Office, or outside when it’s warm enough. “We all know what 4-H is I hope,” Rachel Hamilton said. “It’s more than just horses and cows, and livestock. We do a lot more than that. I could go on and on—lots of cooking, shooting, archery and shotgun. Skiing, outdoor sports, and just a opportunities to do a lot of things. And one of those is Dog 4-H.” The 4-H program in Caribou County is strong, but like most educators, Hamilton and Curran want to reach as many people as possible, especially those who may not have considered 4-H something that reflected their interests. Outside the small office staff consisting of Hamilton, 4-H Coordinator Lisa Barfuss, and Extension Educator Justin Hatch, the program depends on a number of skilled volunteers to help run its activities and events. Eisa’Bel Curran became one of those volunteers last
year when she was looking for a venue to host a group class indoor since it was still winter outside. “I had called the extension office and they approved of my event. Then that day they had asked me if I would be interested in teaching and advising the dog club,” she explains. “I got excited and agreed, it’s been the best decision ever since!” One of the students Curran quickly met was Ella Ozbourne, who has had great success in the 4-H program, taking her dog Emmy to the Eastern Idaho State Fair competition this year. Ozbourne is 14, and already has the calm demeanor of someone with a lot of dog handling experience. She introduced Grace students to her dog, to an unavoidable wave of “awwww”s. “This is my service dog Emmy, a German Shepard,” Ozbourne related, as Emmy sat calmly at attention. She’s almost 3. I’m going to talk a little bit about what a service dog is, and how 4-H helps to train them.” Ozbourne explained the role of service dogs, and the expectations trainers have for them. “A service dog is any dog trained to perform a task for someone with a disability. An emotional support dog is a medically prescribed animal providing therapeutic benefits to those who need them. Do service dogs needs training? Yes. A service dog must be trained for a task for the person with a disability to use when aiding them. No, emotional support dogs don’t need training. Service dogs are allowed in public anywhere a person can go. Emotional support dogs have restrictions against where they can go.” Ozbourne then demonstrated
Eisa’Bel Curran and Charlie pose with Ella Ozbourne and Emmy in the Black Canyon Elementary gym after a 4-H demonstration.
a technique called DPT (Deep Pressure Stimulation Therapy), which is used to help lower the heart rate of individuals experiencing anxiety or panic. “She will lay on my lap when my heart rate is too high, and it will slow the rate down. She knows she isn’t allowed to get up until I ask her to,” Ozbourne explained, while demonstrating. Dog Club Leader Eisa’Bel Curran remarks after Ozbourne’s demonstration that her skill and professionalism are exceptional, but also a common result of the 4-H program. “I’ve seen so much growth in the students by themselves, along with being able to work with an animal that doesn’t speak En-
glish. The growth part is, a shy student being able to speak up and ask questions, feels more comfortable coming to class, and more confidence in teaching the dog. Sure there are the frustrations and the ups and downs but in just a short amount of time, it’s helped families with having issues on training their dog to the student teaching the family and telling their friends about it too!” Public speaking is one of the side benefits of the Dog Training course. As for Black Canyon students, they were raptly attentive to Ozbourne and Emmy, and equally so to Curran and 4-H DOG CLUB On Page 3
Scouts in Caribou County—Wendi Young February is National Scouting Month, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger supporter of scouting in all its forms than Wendi Young. Currently, she leads the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts in Caribou County, and fills a critical leadership role with the Boy Scouts as well. Over the years, Wendy has seen participation in the scouting programs ebb and flow. Currently, numbers are down, and fewer memebers than there have been in the past. But that doesn’t mean that those numbers won’t increase down the road. The scouts are involved in all kinds of activities during the year, from the youngest Cub Scouts working to get their Whittling Chips to the senior Boy Scouts working on their Eagle projects. Last week, the Cub Scouts spent the evening learning to bowl. For Wendi, it was important that the lesson not just be about strikes and spares (and let’s be honest, gutter balls and bumper lanes), but about sportsmanship and dedication. The scouts meet in the Scout House, located downtown next to the Soda Springs Library and the County Courthouse. The building has served a number of roles over the years, most recently as youth center. An arrangement between the City Council and the scouts was reached, whereby the scouts are responsible for building maintenance and repair in exchange for a place to house their activities. The city pays for utilities and internet. Wendi is in the process of trying to replace flooring inside the building, and she and the other leaders have worked on the electrical wiring and painting inside as well. “We’re basically fixing it up so that whenever we are done with it, the city can have someone else use it or sell it and it will be ready to go. Before the scouts started using it, it was a teen center. It
Wendi Young and her Scouts met at the Alley for Bowling during a Cub Scout meeting in January.
had games, and things for teens to do. They used to go there just to hang out. Another thing we do at the Scout House is I have a group of kids from the school come in and do gaming for a couple of hours a week. They play “Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic Cards.” “I’ve been approached by some of the girls to use it for dance practice for drill team,” Young con-
tinues. “If they move some of the tables there is enough room to practice some of their routines in there.” As to the scouts, they “do a lot of hiking, snowshoeing, fishing. The Cubs can’t camp overnight until they’re twelve, but we have a three day girl camp. Basically anything you can think of that Scouts do we do. Knot tying, pocket knives, pine wood derby, raingutter regatta, space derby. For the Boy Scouts, we’re currently working on the Paul Bunyan award.” The Girls Scout camp takes place during the summer. “We do a three day camp every summer that is just our service unit, and we try to do it in our area. We call it Clark Park, but its official name is Peace by the River Park. Our stake president Wade Clark owns a house at the end of this road with a big piece of property that goes down to the river. It’s got a pond, with some rocks that he’s put in, and he lets people use it for free. You have to schedule it with them. They do weddings, and all kinds of things there. It’s a safe place to camp, and it’s close enough for all of our younger girls. Their parents can go and check on them. And if, you know, they’ve never spent the night outside before they can call them and have them come visit or even take them home if they need to.” As the leader for all of the Scout programs, Young has been the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Charter Organization Representative for the Grand Teton Council for five year for Troops 500, as well as the Service Unit Organization leader for the Silver Sage Girl Scouts Troop 504. SCOUTS On Page 3
Soda Spring Chamber of Commerce “Revitalization” underway continued from page 1 this year. Dumont explains that she’s never been involved with the chamber before, “but I’m a huge proponent of getting involved in the community.” And indeed she is. As a member of the SE Idaho High Country Tourism Council and the Cariboo (yes, that’s the correct spelling) Development Foundation, she has worked for years at promoting businesses and tourism in the area. SE Idaho High Country tourism is a council that meets monthly to promote tourism in SE Idaho. “We offer grants to businesses to print fliers, brochures. We attend travel expos to promote tourism in Caribou County.” The Council is supported by the state through hotel taxes to Idaho Tourism Board, and the group applies for C Y
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grants through them. The council includes everything from Firth to American Falls, including Bear Lake, Soda Springs, Preston, Lava Hot Springs, the Idaho Potato Museum, and various Pocatello members. While Soda Springs isn’t primarily a tourist destination, “we do get a lot of people passing through. We’re kind of a crossroads.” The Carriboo Development Foundation is a committee of board members in town, run as a private noprofit composed of individuals who volunteer their time. They have overseen projects like the Hooper Connector bridge, and the metal signs at entrance to town. The group pursues grants for community events, such as the Community Cleanup last spring. They also offer scholarships to different groups to do things the city needs done. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have been involved, as well as
“a couple girls going to a band competition.” The group has arranged for the playground in the city park to be painted, along with the dugouts. Youth church group placed benches at skate park, Hooper Trail, and other projects. The group may coordinate with the newly revitalized Chamber down the road on joint projets. Another organization in town promoting business is the Greater Soda Springs Community Development Committee. The Committee is appointed by the mayor for four year terms, under councilmember Ryan Carpenter. It is legally distinct from CDF, but works on many of the same projects. All of this keeps Dumont very busy. “I’m used to juggling a lot. The really good thing is that the organizations here all overlap a certain amount. We all strive for the same kind of things. Growth and development of busi-
nesses. Another benefit of being on all of them is that I have contacts for one org who can benefit the others.” The emerging board itself features the involvement of “all facets of the town,” and provides a good cross-section of the business community. Asked what she hopes to see in the first year of operations, Dumont explains “I’d like to see us have a successful first year, and happy business members. In essence, that’s what the chamber is about—providing benefits for businesses.” Best method for becoming involved in the chamber is to contact Dumont at her cell (208-521-7024) or come to the next meeting, which is scheduled at Enders Hotel at 3:00 on February 22. The Chamber will be electing board members and planning a membership drive for May.”
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Idaho Enterprise|Caribou County
February 8, 2024
BANCROFT CITY NEWS
North Gem’s Alyson Reed will represent Idaho at the US Senate Program in D.C. North Gem Student Body President Alyson Reed has been named one of two Idaho students who have been selected to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program. The program will be held the first week in March in Washington D.C. Applicants were evaluated for the program on the basis of their service in “high-level elected or appointed leadership positions.” The week long program will give participants the opportunity to hear major policy addresses by senators and cabinet members, as well as participate in meetings with the president and a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The selection also provides a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduate studies at a higher education institution of their choice. While she has not yet decided where she wants to attend school, Reed stated that she knows she would like to pursue a career in Radiology, and is currently considering Idaho State University and Weber State.
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Reed was made aware of the scholarship program by North Gem’s Guidance Counselor, who encouraged her
to apply, because the scholarship was centered on leadership which made her a strong candidate. For the application, Reed composed both a persuasive essay as well as a personal essay. After the initial application, she was placed on a list of ten finalists who were interviewed at the Idaho Department of Education office in Boise. The panel of judges selected her as one of the two winners. The assigned topic for the persuasive essay was “something that you think should be changed about Idaho schools”. She wrote about the way funding for Idaho schools works. Reed made the case that average daily attendance numbers should not be the basis for funding, as they disadvantage smaller schools. She looked into other states in the region, and based her information and argument on that research. Reed will graduate next spring, after completing the school year as not only the Student Body President, but
also the captain of the Cheer and Volleyball teams. She is also involved in drama, and will be playing Abby Brewster in the school’s performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on April 19 and 20. She recommends that students in their junior and senior years “apply for as many scholarships as possible. Even if it’s a longshot, you never know. You just might get it.” “And your grades matter!” Raquel Reed chimes in from her desk in the school’s office. “We found out the difference between a 4.00 and a 3.99 GPA for the scholarship was five hundred dollars.” Alyson’s GPA is actually 4.3 when weighted, as she will concurrently graduate with an Associate’s degree from CSI. She says that her experience at school in Bancroft has been a good one. “It’s a small community, so you know everybody and you’re very active because there’s not very many people.”
GRACE CITY NEWS
Honor roll students 2023-2024 year The following students have been named to the Grace Junior/Senior High School honor roll for the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year.
Grade 12
High honors 3.7-4.0 Brinlee Andersen, Alexis Bitton, Sydnee Smith, Lorrin Tingey, Anika Smith, Brennon Sorenson, Tayler Yost, Kale Burrell, Jacie Christensen, Lydia Andersen, Koby Rindlisbaker (4.0), Nathaniel Smith (4.0) Honors 3.4-3.6 Wyatt Cutler, Joe Clegg, Kai Clegg, Easton Lloyd, Bailee Andersen, Jody Carpenter, Cayson Higley, Jack Mussler, Melodie Straatman, Shadrick Zulu
Grade 11
High honors 3.7-4.0
Lydia Hamilton, Alexandra Andrus, Joslyn Newby, Tate Williams, Landon Moss, Kenna Judd (4.0), Trevor Mathews (4.0), Aleaha Medina (4.0), Carson Reeves (4.0) Honors 3.3-3.6 Ellie Robbins, Breanna Heer, Faith Smith, Jamison Smith, Aspen Thomas, Riley Wood, Cayson Fowler, Carson Welch, Derek Hill, Brett Hobbs, Bryleigh Walker, Karlie Christensen, Lilly Gilbert
Grade 10
High honors 3.7-4.0 Hailey Hall, Josie Johnson, Chase Smith, Jonah Wilkerson, Jax Corbett, Paisley Barthlome, Alayna Smith, Hayden Ball (4.0), Gavin Draper (4.0), Brock Johnson (4.0), Kamryn Mansfield (4.0), Carter Robinson (4.0), Jaycie Smith (4.0), Kallie Stoddard (4.0)
Honors 3.3-3.6 Bryant Moss, Taygen Peck, Bella Zulu, Kirynn Crosbie, Kallie Hulse, Wilson Robbins, Gentrie Carpenter, Tessica Jorgensen
Grade 9
High honors 3.7-4.0 Brooklyn Porter, Brooklyn Wakefield, Ava Christensen (4.0), Kylie Humphryes (4.0), Lakelynn Zulu (4.0) Honors 3.3-3.6 Jeanaelie Shaffer, Taylor Andrus, Tyelor Turner, Amanda Cooper, Paden Lester, Jayden Lunt, Jaden Smith, Presleigh Steadman
Grade 8
High honors 3.7-4.0 Cole Barthlome, Luke Moss, Stetson Kendall, Callie Yost, Calli Watts, Ashlyn Welch, Josie Fox, Kooper
Smith, Bailey Stoddard, Presley Judd, Tessa Johnson (4.0) Honors 3.3-3.6 Clayton Hamilton, Kade Kimball, Holland Ball, Collin Draper, Anna Jensen, Lyndee Mickelson, Ty Stoddard, Paizlee Hatch
Grade 7
High honors 3.7-4.0 Brittany Hobbs, Hadlie Roundy, Tate Stoddard, Brynlee Hubbard, Brooklyn Dodge, Jenna Wakefield, Naomi Crofts (4.0), Cashlee Smith (4.0) Honors 3.3-3.6 Grady Hubbard, Abigail Kendall, Boston Stoddard, Emery Anderson, Trig Fox, Daisy Mejia, Hyram Smith, Oakleigh Walker, McKinley Yamauchi
GRACE CITY COUNCIL | JANUARY The Grace City Council met for its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2024 on. January 3. Present for the meeting were Mayor Jackie Barthlome, Council Members Larry Allen, Kathy Tillotson, Colleen Fluckiger, Mike Ridenour, Curtis Toone, Superintendent Riley Crookston and Clerk Shelley Reeves. Also in attendance were Planning and Zoning Chair David Pristupa, Linda Toone, Kent Loosely, Sheriff Adam Mabey, Dana McCurdy, and Ron Marley. Following the invocation by Councilman Fluckiger and the Pledge led by Clerk Reeves, the minutes from December’s meeting were approved.
Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff Mabey reported on calls in the city during the month of December. He explained that the Sheriff’s office had been helping the city with a barking dog problem. The complainants had agreed to sign an official complaint, and the dog owners would be served after such paperwork was completed. The Sheriff’s office is working on completing an agreement with the city to help with Code Enforcement, including Nuisance violations of this type.
Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning Chair David Pristupa reported the the Zoning Commission will be working on a conditional use permit during its next meeting, and requested the attendance of attorney Doug Wood to answer questions the commission
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had about zone changes. His request was approved by the council.
Swearing in and Assignments for 2024
Mayor Barthlome turned the time to Clerk Reeves to administer the Oath of Office to Curtis Toone and Kathy Tillotson as Councilmembers. They were then sworn in for four year terms. Outgoing Councilmember Mike Ridenour was presented a plaque by Mayor Barthlome in appreciation for his service on the council, the members of which thanked him for his efforts. Councilmember Tillotson nominated Councilmember Fluckiger for Council President, which was seconded by Councilmember Allen. Councilman Toone then nominated Councilman Allen for the President position, which was seconded by Councilman Tilltoson. The mayor called for a vote, after which Councilmember Fluckiger was approved as the Council President. This year’s council assignments are as follows: Finance, Law and City Ordinance Enforcement will be chaired by Mayor Barthlome, with Councilmember Fluckiger as the coChair. Wastewater and Sanitation will be chaired by Councilmember Toone, with Councilmember Tillotson as the co-chair. Streets and Public Relations will be chaired by Councilmember Tillotson, with Councilmember Fluckiger as the co-chair. Planning and Zoning, Fire Depart-
ment, EMS and Disaster Planning will be chaired by Councilmember Allen, with Mayor Barthlome as the co-chair. Water Department and Parks and Recreation will be chaired by Councilmember Allen, with Councilmember Toone as the co-chair.
Jim Hubbard—Water Issue
Councilmember Fluckiger reported that he had been asked by resident Jim Hubbard to approach the council about water for his animals from the city springs. It was explained that Mr. Hubbard owns property near the scout cabin, and grazes his animals there during the summer months. Mr. Hubbard related that there is a spigot near the pond that was filled from time to time that his cows were able to water at, but that the pond hadn’t been filled in some time. Mr. Hubbard asked whether the city would allow him to put a trough near the spigot so that his cows could obtain water. He stated that the trough would have a float valve and only be in use for up to four months during the year. Mr. Hubbard further stated that he had not been able to locate an easement allowing the city to access the springs through his property. After a discussion, it was decided that the city would need to check with the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) whether it was allowed to place a trough in the location since it constituted source water. Superintendent Crookston agreed to contact the DEQ on the matter. The city also agreed that it
needed to arrange an easement with Mr. Hubbard, but that it would need to go through the proper legal channels to ensure it was done correctly.
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Superintendent Crookston reported that employees in the city had been working on catching up with a number of maintenance tasks.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Barthlome presented a document to the council she had been working on to give to new residents, detailing the rules for living within the city. She asked members of the council to review the document, and bring any additional ideas they had for inclusion to the next meeting. After thanking the employees of the city and council for their hard work, she asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made and approved.
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Soda Springs City Council Meets
The Soda Springs City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on January 17. This report reflects the meeting events, but not the full minutes, which will be approved at the next meeting, on February 7. Present were Concilmembers Mitchell J. Hart, Rodney Worthington, Ryan Carpenter, and Paul Gritton. Mayor Robinson was excused. After an invocation by Justin Hansen and the Pledge led by Council President Hart, the minutes and agenda were approved.
Public hearing for rezone change
Council President Hart declared a public hearing open for the consideration of a rezoning change from R1 to C1. Clerk Hannah Beer acknowledged the two public comments received addressing the zone change, one from Taeya Mumford and the other from Scott and Betty Watson. Councilmember Worthington wanted to ensure the privacy fence would be six feet, as stated in City code. Councilmember Gritton inquired about the lot purchased by Morco and asked if the property would remain R1. Engineer Skinner said the lot would remain R1 and the privacy fence would be in accordance with City code. Councilmember Carpenter asked the record to reflect the property to the South is also owned by Mr. Davis and is already zoned C1. Council President Hart declared the public meeting closed. Councilmember Worthington made a
motion to approve Lot 7 in Block 47, seconded by Councilmember Gritton. Councilmember Carpenter thanked the Planning and Zoning Committee for their efforts and due diligence with the property. Councilmember Carpenter thanked PZ for their efforts and the public hearing a closed. A motion to approve the zone change was passed unanimously.
Conditional Use Permit
Rod Davis submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for dome shaped shipping containers on 2945 Trail Canyon Road. Mr. Davis is planning to use the property for 40-foot shipping cargo containers, boat, and RV storage. Councilmember Carpenter motioned to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve a Conditional Use permit for Rod Davis on behalf of Twisted Metal to include the conditions established by Planning and Zoning and the City Ordinant 683. A motion to grant the permit was approved by the council.
Bryan Scott
Bryan Scott from the Idaho Enterprise spoke to the council after being welcomed by Councilmember Paul Gritton. Scott explained that the Enterprise would be publishing its first issue in February, covering Caribou County news. Offices are being pursued inside Enders Hotel, pending a City Council decision on the matter. Subscription rates will be $10 higher than the Caribou County Sun’s final rates.
Citizen Input
Kathy Robinson addressed the Council about the attendance policy/ code for elected officials (which had been removed from the night’s agenda). Mrs. Robinson said the City code only states the Council attendance is important for Council members and the Mayor can be exempt because the Council President has authority while the Mayor is away. She stated Mayor Robinson loves his job and would be there at every meeting if possible. Mrs. Robinson said she is sick and he has to pay the bills. Mrs. Robinson suggested that the Council needs to follow the code that has already been written, and inquired as to how broadly the attendance policy was to be interpreted for other elected officials at city meetings of various types.
Unfinished Business
Engineer Skinner spoke with the Council about the project list updates. He acknowledged ongoing and completed projects, including numerous finished projects and projects that are projected to be completed this summer. The City is waiting on two new snow plows, the trucks will start assembly in January of 2024. There are currently five different housing developments in progress. The immediate concerns at the fire station are finalized but there are a few minor issues that will be addressed at a future date. In addition, there is a grant out for Hooper Parking Lot, and the City is still waiting to hear back about approval for these grants. An agreement with Nutrien is
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being written and is predicted to be finished at the end of March 2024. Nutrien will be gifting the City 600 acres, with water rights, and funds to help develop the land. Eventually, Councilmember Hart hopes to connect this land with trails at Kelly Park. Councilmember Worthington thanked Engineer Skinner and Councilmember Hart for their hard work on this project. Engineer Skinner updated the council on the Main Street project. He stated the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and utilities are finished. Lighting and storm drains are still to be determined. Councilmember Hart wants to engage and partner with local businesses along with the County to ensure a successful project. Engineer Skinner stated he would like to see bid packages out by the end of March. Councilmember Worthington inquired about the timeline on the Pressure Release Valve (PRV) project. Engineer Skinner stated the timeline for the study will be done by summer but the City will need to first find money for construction for the project. The current wastewater operator at Rural Water has resigned; therefore, the City will be entering into a contract to fill the void. The backup operator will need level four credentials to fulfill the position. The Council was also updated on issues related to a number of grants and projects including wastewater, and an Urban Renewal District, which will be covered more fully as the projects eveolve.
4-H Dog Club visits Black Canyon elementary continued from page 3 her lab/cowdog mix Charlie when they next demonstrated some of the skill course events, while also explaining what it takes to join the club. 4-H members need to be at least 8 year old, and their dogs need to be at least six months. Breed is not a barrier to entry, nor is training. “It can be your special mutt at home, it can be your purebred poodle, they’re all welcome,” Curran says. Several kids ask about their specific dogs, and whether they might be too old or large or small. Curran explained that She explained that in a larger club with more dogs they would be separated into larger and smaller dog groups, but with the rela-
tively small number of participants in the Caribou club, they are all combined into one group. And no dog is ever too old. “If you’re at least 8 years old and you have a dog that’s at least six months, we’re still taking people who want to sign up into the club. Head over to the 4-H Extension Office, and sign up,” Curran says, thanking the students for their attention. Rachel Hamilton ended by explaining that the club meets once a month, and does activities like making dog collars and training for the Fair Show, walking in the 4th of July parade, going to schools, and all kinds of other things. Outside of the 4-H program, Eisa’Bel Curran also runs Bels Dog Training in the county, and focuses on behav-
ior modification and skill building for dogs. “The sole main reason I started doing this is as a professional, was I had worked and still currently working as a veterinary technician, and seeing dogs come into the clinic in such a terrible mental state of mind (anxious, frustrated, panting, whining, trying to get away) and the owners will just laugh, and all I want to do is show the dog, hey it’s not so scary. I understand it’s hard to give advice for people who aren’t wanting it or didn’t think they need it but, I love dogs soo much that I care a lot about their mental stability. So my goal, is to provide the best knowledge to each dog and owner in building a better relationship, growing together and creating this beautiful team that’s thriving in life and not having a care in the world,” she
Scouts in Caribou County—Wendi Young continued from page 3
“I have grandkids in scouts. I started with one of my older grandchildren who is now 18. He started in Cub scouts when he was six or seven,” she says. There are currently six Boys Scouts in the program and three Cub Scouts. Twelve Girl Scouts make up their organization, with one member enrolled in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. “We used to have twenty some girl scouts, but once they hit a certain age they get involved in so many things it’s hard to stay in. In fact, my one granddaughter she’s in scouts, but she’s also on the drill team. This year she comes to meetings for about 30 minutes, then goes to school and does drill team, and then goes home and does her homework for school and scouts,” Young explains. Young also helps her daughter out at the bowing alley in Soda Springs. “My oldest daughter manages this place,” Young says, putting on bowling shoes. “And they’re short handed right now, so I can help cover for her and do my troop meeting. Small towns, you know, you have to wear a lot of hats. “As far as the Cub Scouts, I’ve got to plan a Blue and Gold Banquet. February is the birthday of scouting, and Wendi is in the process of scheduling the traditional February celebration. “I’m basically running all the programs. I don’t have any other leaders helping me with the Cub Scouts. Besides the Charter, I’ve got my daughter who steps in when I need her. You always have to have two leaders. C Y
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All scouts meet at the Scout House in downtown Soda Springs next to the library. Times are listed at the end of the article.
She’s usually running around with her kids so she can’t always help with the planning, though she does do a lot of my girl scout planning,” Young says. For the rest of this month, the Boy Scouts are working on their Paul Bunyan Award with their leaders, Mike Nalley and Chris Guetes. The Bunyan award requires the earning of the Totin’ Chip, permitting the scouts to use axes, saws, and knives. This week, they are finishing making sheaths for hatchets. Then they will learn how to repair and sharpen them. And after they pass all that off, they will get a hatchet to keep in their pack. It’s similar to the Whittlin Chip for Cub Scouts. Wendi and her husband both grew up in Grace, where they went to school together and dated in high school. They were married right afterward, and have been married for
forty years. She has been involved in Scouting for much of that time due to her grandkids. Two recent Eagle Scout projects involved putting a post in the ground with a sign to help traffic make its way through 8 mile. Another Scout went to the senior living center and got a Christmas list from the residents. He raised money by putting together meal kits. He used that money to buy gifts for the residents, getting all the scouts involved in the project. There is a Girl Scout program called 4 For Her, where parents can come in and volunteer four hours to help with the scouts without being a registered leader. They can’t run activities on their own, but they can help out for 4 hours a week. Currently, a number of parents help out when they are able, but Wendi reiterates that they are always welcome. In addition to managing the activi-
explains. She is committed to helping as many dogs as possible throughout the county and beyond. “It’s the ability to change their life in one day, and help them overcome their emotions and keep them safe from the euthanasia table, and out of shelters.” Eisa’Bel can be contacted at (801) 589-2735 for training information, classes, and appointments. The Extension Office is in downtown Soda Springs at 53 E 1st South, and can be contacted at (200) 547-3205. Lisa Barfuss is the 4-H Coordinator. The fee for a year of membership in the Dog Club is $20.
ties of the three scout groups, Wendi is also responsible for managing three separate budgets. GS is largely funded by the Fall Product and Cookie sales, as well as dues, which are used to pay for badges and supplies. The Cubs and BS is mostly out of Wendi’s pocket, as the dues are sent to the Council. The organizations are allowed to take donations from the community. Right now, the boys have the opportunity to sell jerky, but they haven’t really jumped on it. “You know, it’s such a small community that the kids are selling things all the time for school and clubs, and it’s just one more thing.” “We tried selling girl scout cookies at the Farmer’s Market, but they turned into more of a complicated thing than we planned. We do booths at the Scout House. The businesses are really good—like Lallatin’s and other places—at letting us set up booths. She has had Bayer matches in the past for around $1000. So, we count on a lot of community support, and for the most part, people are really good about it,” Young says. Boy Scouts, for kids from 10 to 18, meet at the Scout House at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Girl Scouts, for kids beginning in kindergarten or first grade, meet at 5:30 on Mondays. And Cub Scouts, for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade, meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Anyone interested in joining one of the scouting programs in Caribou County can call Wendi at 208-221-4312. The Boys are members of the Grand Teton Council, and the Girls are in the Silver Sage Council. Applications and information can be found online. C Y
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LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST The following is a brief summary of stories covered in the Caribou County Sun for the first week of February from the last 45 years.
5 YEARS AGO, 2019
A power outage in Soda Springs left half the town without power from around 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. the next morning. A shorted out transformer behind the Ponderosa Trailer Park was blamed for the outage. Crews had to open up around 200 feet of snow to access the pole. City Director Alan Skinner said that a number of people had seen arcing at the location. The pole caught fire and then broke. On January 25, a herd of elk was hit by a train traveling through Soda Springs from Montpelier. Fish and Game arrived on the scene and ultimately dispatched 31 elk. 10 were salvageable and distributed to members of the community. A local citizen donated his front end loader to the effort. A celebration for the 100th year of Caribou County was planned for Feburary 11. GHS History students were scheduled to give a centennial performance in the courtroom as part of the celebration, and a Caribou County Book was announced for summer with historic pictures. JoAnna Ashley, of Planning and Zoning, reported that the planning and zoning codifcation was nearing completion, and a draft would soon be ready for review. Caribou Village was adopted as a recreational subdivision. The Lady Cardinals advanced to the championship round of the district tournament, and secured a slot in the state tournament after defeating West Side 68-22, and Malad 53-34. Sadie Gronning led all scorers with 26, Reagan Yamauchi had 15, Jocelynn Balls and Nelly Pelayo had 4, and Jori Balls and Kate White both had 2 in the game against Malad. The Lady Grizzlies also advanced to the District Championship game after defeating Challis 45-37. Zoeigh Walker led the scoring with 13, Maniah Clegg and Brooklyn Rigby combimed for 17. Kayci Younger and Brooklyn Rigby were highlighted for their lockdown defense in the win. The North Gem Cowboys advanced to the Rocky Mountain District Tournament in Firth after beating the Warriors of Watersprings 56-52. James Bodily put up 16, Logan Corta had 10, Bronx Holbrook and Bennett Cooper had 8, Toby Parker 6, Jacob Neese had 3, and Garrett Leavitt, Jayce Bagley had 2. Senator Mark Harris was honored at the NWACC/FFA Cenarrusa Day on the Hill event in Boise, as a “Friend of the [Ag] Industry”.
15 YEARS AGO, 2009
Mark Steele refuted the claims in a then-recent USA Today story about high pediatric cancer rates in Caribou County with the input of an epidemiologist from the Cancer Data Registry of Idaho who explained that the county’s high ranking for cancer rates was the result of a small sample size coinciding with larger than average occurrence during the small study window. Overall, it was concluded that the county’s incident rate, based on a more longitudinal study, was actually below
average among Idaho counties. Also reported as below average were buck to doe ratios in much of Southeast Idaho, as reported to Caribou County hunters by Fish and Game officials. Unit 76 in diamond Creek was specifically mentioned in the report. Diamond Creek tallied a ratio of 8 bucks per 100 does, which was below the management objective of 15 does per 100 bucks. Elk harvest was also down, with 1,205 counted against an objective of between 1,300 and 1,900. Archery hunt harvest were slightly higher than gun hunts. Four bears were taken, down from 16 at the last count 2 years earlier. It was reported that the New Year’s Baby been born near the end of January. Avery Alexis Watson was born to Tim and Natalie Watson at 1:50 a.m. on January 20 while Tim was home on leave from deployment to Afghanistan. She was presented with a collection of gifts from the Chamber of Commerce President Linda Anderson. The Soda Springs Lady Cardinal basketball team finished the regular season with a perfect 20-0 record with a win over Malad 68-30. Maddie Kimball put up 16, Shelby johnson had 13, Kayla McMurray and Rachel Bowman each had 9. The North Gem Junior High 7th and 8th grade girls took first place in the January Thaw Basketball Tournament in Aberdeen, beating Aberdeen, South Fremont, and Malad. Coach Melonie Williams thanked the North Gem boosters for supporting the trip to the tournament. Chesterfield Cook books were still available for Valentine’s presents from Pearl Mickelsen for $20. “Johnny Lingo” was featured at a Valentine’s Day movie night at the Bancroft LDS Church. Dates were encouraged, but not required. The Soda Springs Library held “Puppet Playtime” on Friday for all ages. “Froggy’s First Kiss” was the featured drama, along with hands-on instruction for paper plate construction.
20 YEARS AGO, 2004
Timothy Andrew Johnson, New Years Baby, was born on January 24 to Glenn and Christina Johnson at Caribou Memorial Hospital. He was also welcomed home by his brother Billy. Robert and Mary Ann McDill, 72 and 70, perished in a tragic accidental home fire on January 30. SSPD Officer Scott Shaw and Fire Chief Norm Bjorkman were on the scene within eight minutes, and were soon joined by the Sheriff’s department and Caribou ambulances from Soda Springs and Grace. Robert was a former teacher who served as a medic in Korea. Smoke inhalation was believed to be the cause of the couples’ deaths, the first by fire in the county since the 1960s. Agrium Conda Phosphate Operations’ Rasmussen Ridge Mine received notice from the Idaho Department of Lands that they had been selected as the recipient of the 2004 State of Idaho Inter-Agency Reclamation award, for “Excellence in Ongoing Operations, Soft rock Mines Over 75 Acres.” General manager Charles Ross expressed his pride in the workers at the mine
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who made the award possible. Hooper Elementary school’s 5th grade classes announced that they would be presenting a program titled “America’s History Through Music” later in the month in the multi-purpose room at the school, featuring the work of students and teachers. Mr. Daniel would also be presenting a special PowerPoint. Navy Ensign Jason M. Hill, son of Caren and John D. Hill of Soda Springs, graduated from the Navy’s Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in South Carolina. He was prepared to operate a reactor onboard a nuclear powered submarine or aircraft carrier. The Soda Springs Rotary Club met throughout January under presiding Club President Criss James for a series of discussions and presentations on different topics, including mad cow disease, and the beef industry, as well as a report by Mark Andreason on his recent climb 18,000 feet up Mt. Everest. North Gem students had more entries in the District Reflections program than any other participating school district. The program encourages students to pursue creative endeavors in art and musical expression. Among the students who placed in the competition were Maegen Christensen, Stephanie Chirstensen, Collen Christensen, Shantay Hall, Marshall Hall, Aubrey Banks, Samantha Call, Caleb Williams, Cheyanne Williams, and McKayla McLain.
30 YEARS AGO, 1994
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook residents awake in the middle of the night on February 3 throughout areas of southeast Idaho and western Wyoming, causing nearly 500 calls into 911 from callers who experienced the quake. The center of the quake was Afton, Wyoming, along the Webster Ridge area 25 miles northeast of Soda Springs. The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reported no damage or injuries as a result, other than some cracked foundations in the Freedom area. Emergency Services Director Dennis Godfrey reported that none of the major industries in the area had experienced damage, and that it was ‘just a little rocking and rolling.’ The quake was strong enough to have awakened a prisoner in his jail cell, Lt. Jerry Bavaro of the SSPD reported. In January, students from Soda Springs High School attended the Business Professionals of America Regional Conference in Pocatello, and won 14 first place awards in the 17 events that they entered. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey reported that the ‘students represented their school and community in an exemplary manner.’ Among first place winners were Julianne Balls in Office Assistant, Jessica Woods in Office Specialist, Marc Young in Data Specialist, Julianna Balls in Information Processing Assistant, Laurie Conlin in Information Processing Specialist, Bill Lish in Data Asistant, Marie Westbrook in Keyboarding, and many more. The Soda Springs City Council agreed to place a foot bridge over Soda Creek as part of the gifting of property to the city at the old Octagon Springs
by the landowner. A survey and legal description for the city id being prepared on the Nature Path along Soda Creek north of the city. That will be provided to Monsanto for a deed from them to the city. Donated silica will also be hauled for the path when the weather clears. Bassett was awarded the contract for the Geyser Park boardwalk. A request for a cellular phone tower near the city’s water storage tank above Ledge Creek by US Cellular was discussed. It would require a 100 foot tower and small building. Councilman Randy Prescott expressed concern about the tower’s affect on the park development. Mayor Kirk Hansen agreed, stating, “We do have a fairly fragile environment right there with our springs. In my opinion, we should encourage them to look at alternate sites. The council agreed. The rural Telecommunications Education Project announced a series of meetings and workshops to help rural communities prepare for the “Information Superhighway” which will allow access to “almost anything” with “just a computer and a phone line”. The meetings were planned in American Falls, Driggs, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Montpelier, Preston, Rexburg, Soda Springs, and St. Anthony. Grace Elementary 6th graders presented “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to audiences at the school. The cast included Vern Hardy, Cassie Gibson, Stacey Christensen, Bobbi Mansfield, Rita Miller, Dusty Reno, Jared Sorensen, Jessica Mendenhall, Tori Mansfield, Leticia Cuevas, Brent Tibbits, and Jason Stoddard. The play was part of a Medieval Banquet night put on by the school faculty, and featuring a meal served without utensils, befitting the time period. Bibs, however, were provided. Many a toast was raised with many a milk goblet, and the “Lord of Salt” was routinely petitioned for his eponymous delicacy. In a letter to the editor, “Frustrated Parent” Mike Houseman expressed some dismay at the behavior of some attendees of girls basketball games, and encouraged them to allow the team, coaches, and refs to do their jobs.
40 YEARS AGO, 1984
Acting mayor Phillip Merchen discussed the issue of paging city firemen by the Sheriff’s Office. Merchen, who is also a volunteer fireman, said that the fire department would be glad to ork with the Sheriff’s Office to work out a good dispatch system. It was reported that the process was time consuming, as it involved a conference phone to alert the firemen’s pagers as to the location of the fire. Councilman Carl Schneck believed that a proper electronic system may help with the problem and save time. The Lions Club expressed interest in fixing the restroom at the city park as a club project, as a better restroom facility had ranked second in a public survey on community needs. The city intended to inform the Lions that the city would be doing the necessary work to correct or replace the sewer line from the city park restroom to the main line along the street.
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8 SENIOR CITIZENS' CORNER February is well known as “American Heart Month”. Heart Disease is the #1 leading cause of deaths in the U.S. Below are some tips and items to keep in mind while promoting one’s heart health. • Choose more unsaturated fats and less saturated fats. • Saturated fats include: those that stay solid at room temperature • Butter • Animal Fats (Lard, steaks, sausage, etc) • Unsaturated fats include: those that are liquid at room temperature • Olive oil, vegetable oil, avocados, etc. • Consuming less salt. • Rinse any frozen and canned foods, salt is often used as a preservative. Thoroughly rinse under running a couple of times will help to reduce sodium conent
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Dark Chocolate Covered Treats Ingredients: 2 regular size dark chocolate candy bars (or 6oz of bagged dark chocolate chips) 2 cups of fruit and nuts, any kind! • Strawberries, blueberries, pitted cherries, bananas, etc. • Dried cranberries, raisins • Pistachios and pecans (shell taken off) Directions: Line a baking pan with wax paper. In a microwave safe bowl add in dark chocolate and melt for 30-second intervals, mixing in between. Once dark chocolate has melted, submerge halfway all fruits and nuts, one at a time. Lay out on wax paper lined pan. Once complete, set in the refrigerator for at least 5 min until solid. Enjoy this simple, rich and heart healthy treat!
• Keep the shaker off the table! We often salt our food before tasting it. • Look for sodium substitutes i.e., seasoning, citrus, herbs (fresh or dry) • Encourage foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, as they promote positive heart health by reducing
triglycerides in one’s blood serum. • Fish (especially salmon), avocados, olive oil, walnuts, flaxseeds, etc. With all the dietary tips listed above, it’s important to remember that exercise also plays such an important role in heart health.
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Understandably so, with colder temperatures we tend to stay indoors during this time. Get creative and use any resources available to you: walk a few laps at your indoor mall if able or grab a friend and walk/ stretch/lift weights (i.e., cans of food) Seasonal foods in February? • Citrus fruits – oranges, limes, grapefruit, etc. • Fennel, cabbage, broccoli • Pomegranate Dark Chocolate has many heart health properties compared to milk or semi-sweet. Dark chocolate is very high in flavonoids, a specific type of antioxidants (also found in wine, apples, etc.) that has shown to decrease risk of heart disease, cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and blood clots.
The Senior Center is a Busy Place! On Wednesdays and Fridays, the center also hosts cards games and classes. Ruth Ann Rasmussen teaches pinochle, and Thelma Bell teaches bridge. Pinochle is played on Wednesdays and Fridays, Bridge on Fridays and Bingo on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month after lunch. Lunch is served at noon every Wednesday and Friday, featuring home
cooked meals and what has been described by more than one person as the best desserts you’ve ever eaten.
Dance Classes are held at the Senior Center Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. The dancers pictured here are (L to R): Sharon Berg, Janeye Perron, Carol Steffensen, Jan Nielsen.
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Grace Library Activities The library in Grace is great community resource, and, depending on the time of day, a busy place. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every Monday the library hosts a “Story Hour” Grace Library Direcfor kids and tor Callie Hamp distheir par- plays one of Februents, featur- ary’s “Blind Date with ing readings a Book” selections. from books appropriate for pre-school groups, as well as a range of activities. This week, Story Time involved craft projects for parents to participate in with their kids. The library also selects one of its patrons to feature for the month. Last week’s “Beverly’s picks” were a big hit, and the patron for Febru-
JoAnn Rhodes Ulla Soderman Greg Elam Jan Barnes Dawn Briggs Margaret Barker
Story Hour is every Monday at 10 in the Library basement.
ary should be announced soon. This month, the library will also hold its “Blind Date with a Book” event again. Patrons will find a selection of wrapped books with brief summaries
of the plot, so that they can “blindly choose” the book they want to spend time with. Other events, such as the very popular summer reading program, will be announced soon.
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF Luis Antonio Fore Correa, Paramount, speeding, $33.50. costs $59.50 Reese Kaia Gilligan, Kaysville, speeding $33.50, costs $56.50 Donald William Holmquist, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Tyler Garrett Lackey, Bountiful, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 Garrick Scott Grachek Micheletti, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jack Daniel Perry, Bancroft, parking, stopping or standing vehicle on sidewalk, $5.00, costs $41.50 Randy Karson Stephens, Soda Springs, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $59.50 SODA SPRINGS POLICE Alex Gambal, Wilson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Payton Ray Hamp, Soda Springs, speeding in school zone, $100.00, costs $59.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Blaine A Clements, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Mary Ella Finlayson, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50 Jason Tyler Greene, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Cynthia A Johnson, Georgetown, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
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OBITUARIES
Forrest Brett McKinley September 22, 1969-January 28, 2024
Forrest Brett McKinley, age 54, Soda Springs, Idaho resident, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2024. Forrest was born on September 22, 1969, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, a son to Susan Kofoed and brother to Loren Orr. Forrest grew up in Twin Falls, and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1988. In his youth, he enjoyed being a skateboarding punk. He had even made it into the local newspaper for skateboarding down Shoshone Falls Grade Road. He and his friend group were known around town as “FORK” and would leave their mark to be recognized in various parts of the area, particularly deep into the canyon caves where they spent much of their time. You may also still be able to find their group name on sidewalks in various parts of Twin Falls. After graduating from high school, Forrest joined the US Army and served as a cook. After serving his country for a handful of years, he went on to study at Boise State University and later transferred to the University of Idaho. Between his studies, he was a part of multiple musical bands. He was most known for being the bass player in the group known as “Butterfly Train”. He graduated with his bachelor's degree in Secondary Earth Science Education in 1998. Forrest went on to raise his two daughters Sage and Maya. Raising these two girls was his pride and joy in this period of his life, and in between going on his fun-filled adventures with these two, he had explored various careers post-graduation. These would include being an At-Risk Youth Counselor and teacher at the Idaho Youth Ranch and St. Anthony Juvenile Corrections center. He moved with his family to Soda Springs in 2008, where he became the owner, operator, and food creator for his “Rooster Bob’s” food truck, and later settled into his work at Agrium/ Itafos from 2011 until the remainder of his life. Outside of his work and being a father, he enjoyed many hobbies that included hunting, fishing, hiking, raising and caring for many
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different types of animals, exploring the outdoors and appreciating nature. He met the love of his life, Zaneta, in 2017 and they were married in 2021. Forrest and Zaneta shared countless common interests and loved learning new things with each other hand in hand. Together they have raised many farm animals and shared the companionship of their four dogs and two cats. They enjoyed a wonderful, freedom-loving lifestyle full of many adventures while becoming self-sufficient individuals, which largely included creating their beloved homestead. No matter what stage of life he was in, Forrest was continuously known for being a creative, passionate, fun-loving, free spirited, social butterfly of an individual who left an impression on everyone he ever met. He was truly one-of-a-kind and no amount of words can capture his unique spirit. He leaves behind his loving wife, two amazing daughters, two wonderful sons-in-law, and six beautiful granddaughters who will miss him forever. He did not wish to have a funeral, instead his family will be spreading his ashes in some of the places that he dearly loved. If you have any memories with Forrest that you would like to share with his family, please send them to sage.heron@gmail.com. If you would like to make a donation to his family, please visit our GoFundMe page at https:// gofund.me/ca70ffb3.
Kenneth(Ken) K. Nelson Janaury 1, 1964 -January 23, 2024
Soda Springs, Idaho- Kenneth (Ken) K. Nelson, 60, long time Soda Springs resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 23,2024, following a very courageous 4-year battle with small cell lung cancer. Ken was born on January 1st, 1964 in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Louetta Matthews Brown and Kenneth Struhs. He was raised in Teton, Idaho by his mother and stepdad Faye Nelson then by Rich Shumway. He was the only boy with 4 sisters. He married Darla Pierce on September 24,1983 they were later divorced in July 1986. They had 2 children from that union, Boyd and Savannah. Ken moved to Soda Springs in 1987 and began working for Mark III in 1988 he worked there for 19 years. In 1991 he met the love of his life Barbara Mayne they were married on June 6,1992. They had their daughter Chantal on June 18,1992, then exactly a year they had Christopher on June 18,1993. Ken was a hard worker and was always willing to help anyone and everyone until he was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer on November 14, 2019. He put up a great fight. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Barbara Nelson of Soda Springs, Idaho their daughter Chantal (Owen) Beazer and granddaughter Eloyse of Moyie Springs, Idaho, Son Christopher Nelson and Granddaughter Atreyu of Soda Springs, Idaho. From his first marriage, son Boyd Stokes and kids from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Daughter Savannah (Matthew) Dey and Granddaughters MadiC Y
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son, Kaylee, Austyn and grandson Carter of Chino Valley Arizona. Sisters Perrylynn (Emilio) Castanon of Victor, Idaho, Terral (Manual) Betancourt of Teton, Idaho, Cheryl Beckstead of Yuma, Arizona, Nicky (Ron) Parker of Soda Springs, Idaho. Half Sister Delree Jones of St. Anthony, Idaho. Half-brothers Kenny Struhs, of Rigby, Idaho, Johnny Struhs of Rigby, Idaho, Jeff Struhs of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Stepsisters Barbara Kuzmich of Rigby, Idaho, Sherrie Radford of Rigby, Idaho. Brother in law Jeffrey (Judy) Mayne of Soda Springs, Idaho Sister in law Debra Terrier of New River Arizona. Lots of Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews, and Nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in laws, half-brother and 3 brother in laws. Memorial services were held on Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at the Hooper Church 281 East Hooper Soda Springs, Idaho.
Kirk Lloyd Hansen
November 11, 1948 - February 3, 2024 Kirk Lloyd Hansen, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and Savior on February 3, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family after a valiant fight with leukemia. Kirk was born on November 11, 1948, in Logan, Utah. He happily spent his early childhood in Paris, Idaho. His family moved to Soda Springs, Idaho, when he was 14. While the move was difficult for him, Kirk was immediately welcomed by numerous friends and maintained those close friendships throughout his life. He graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1967, lettering in football, basketball, and track and field. He also served as seminary council president his senior year. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1967-1970 in the West Spanish American Mission. After returning home, he attended Utah State University studying secondary education. He met Debera Lynn Evans at Utah State, and they were married August 4, 1972, in the Salt Lake Temple. Kirk did his student teaching at Soda Springs High School and was a quarter away from graduating when he moved back to Soda Springs at the request of his father to help manage the demands of the growing family business. Kirk went on to own, operate, and expand Hansen Oil Company across multiple states until his retirement in 2015. Kirk and Debi were blessed with seven children, who were the light of their lives. They spent countless hours attending their kids’ sporting events, dance recitals, and musical performances. Favorite family activities were boating at Bear Lake and Alexander Reservoir, attending Utah State athletic events, and family trips to Lake Mead, Lake Powell, and Disneyland. Debi passed away in August 2006 after her own courageous fight with breast cancer. Kirk’s resolve was strengthened even more to continue those same family activities and traditions. In 1985, Kirk was elected mayor of Soda Springs, the first of seven consecutive 4-year terms. During his 28 years as mayor, he served on numerous boards and commissions, notably the Association of Idaho Cities for 24 years, serving as President from 1997-1998. He also served on the Sixth District Magistrates Commission, nominating and selecting district judges for 18 years. Despite the many state and national boards he was a part of, Kirk’s primary focus was always the improvement and betterment of his local community, the City of Soda Springs. From parks and trails improvement, balanced budgets, scenic byways, and library expansion, his impact and accomplishments cannot be overstated. He was a proud charter member of the Soda Springs Rotary Club, which he served in until his death. As busy as his professional and civic life was, he still served honorably in many church callings, including elder’s quorum president, bishopric counselor, bishop, high priest group leader, and high councilor. He also served in the Logan and Star Valley Temples as a temple worker and session coordinator. In 2010, love entered Kirk’s life again when he courted and married Sue. Highlights of their life together were traveling the world, serving in the temple, attending Utah State sporting events, and finding every
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opportunity to spend time with their 38 grandchildren. Together they experienced the tender mercies and miracles of life, despite the challenges Kirk’s health journey presented. One of Kirk’s greatest attributes was his belief that it was never too late to accomplish something good. Examples of that in his own life were: completing his degree from Utah State University in 2009, taking up the sport of running at the age of 57, completing several half-marathons, and learning to fly fish. He was proud to be able to contribute to new and breakthrough cancer research and treatment development. Even when it was too late for him, his hope, expectation, and faith was that his sacrifice would benefit others and alleviate someone else’s suffering. Kirk was blessed to be under the care of amazing doctors. In particular, Dr. Greg Litton with Utah Cancer Specialists, Drs. Deborah Stephens and Daniel Ermann at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and many PA’s, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other medical staff that were always so kind and took such good care of him. In addition, many thanks to the American Cancer Society and Hope Lodge, and Enhabit Hospice. Kirk is survived by his wife, Sue Hansen; sister Cheryl (Sid) Thompson; 7 children: Matthew (Keri) Hansen, Adam (Debbie) Hansen, Justin (Jennifer) Hansen, Jeffrey (Joni) Hansen, Jordan (Katrina) Hansen, Katelyn (Dustin) Lundquist, and Garett (Ashlie) Hansen; 4 stepchildren: Anna (McKay) Young, Jennifer (Nate) Hatch, Michael (Jennifer) Torgesen, Steven (Sabrina) Torgesen; and 38 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Lloyd Arnell Hansen, mother Alice Hayes Hansen, brother Craig Hayes Hansen, and wife Debera Lynn Hansen. Kirk was a man of many words, but here are some of his best: “All of my happiness is centered around and about family and the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have enjoyed many other things in my life: business, city service, friendships, USU, and many others. However, no matter how rewarding or enjoyable those other interests were and are, my true past, present, and eternal happiness is centered with my family and my relationship with my Savior. Be happy. Every day is a good day!” Funeral services will be held Friday, February 9 at 1:00 pm at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the church, and then again on Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, the family suggests sending memorial contributions to the charity of your choice, performing an act of service, or just making another’s day better.
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Lady Grizzlies To Play For District Championship By Jody Reeves The High Desert Conference girls basketball tournament kicked off on Monday the 29th of January. The conference consists of four teams. Grace, Butte County, Challis and Alturas Prep. The Lady Grizzlies would enter the tournament as the number one seed after going undefeated in conference play. Grace would start tournament play against Alturas Prep. Alturas is in its first year of competitive sports as a member of the High Desert Conference. With their young players they would prove to be no match for the senior led Grizzly team. Coach Kyle Christensen would sit his starters early in this one as most of them did not play after the first quarter of play. This allowed many of the younger Grizzly players to get some tournament game experience. As a result, twelve different girls were able to get on the board. Grace would earn the easy victory over the new upstart Alturas Prep. 79-11. Walker-14, Mansfield-11, Cooper-10, Stoddard-10, Straatman-6, Steadman-6, Smith-6, Christensen-4, Andersen-3, Gilbert-3, Yost-2 The semi final round of the tournament would feature the Grizzlies tak-
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ing on the Butte County Lady Pirates. Butte County had been victorious in their first round matchup against Challis. The Lady Grizzlies and Pirates had faced off twice during the regular season. In those games the Grizzlies had cruised to victories by an average of 40 ½ points. As this game tipped off it appeared as though Grace would once again easily run away with this game as they jumped out to an 11-2 lead. Butte would call a timeout to collect themselves and come back to the floor with renewed energy. At the end of the first quarter the Grizzly’s lead would be 138. From there the Pirates would continue to climb back in the game forcing a Grace timeout with Grace now only leading by two. After the timeout the
The Lady Grizzlies will play for the district championship on Feb 8.
Lady Grizz would push the lead and go into halftime up 26-17. In the third quarter the teams would battle back and forth but Butte would be unable to close the gap and Grace would still lead by the score of 34-23. Starting the fourth Butte would cut into the lead a little forcing a Grace timeout. After the timeout Grace would settle down and work the clock. On several possessions they were able to run the shot clock down to under five seconds before scoring. The Lady Grizzlies experience was
enough to get them through this round winning 45-33. J.Christensen-10, Straatman-10, Smith-10, Andersen-6, K.Christensen-3, Stoddard-2, Yost-2, Jorgensen-2 The Lady Grizzlies will be back in action on February 8th at 7:00 p.m. as they play for the district championship. They will take on the winner of Butte County and Challis. The championship game will take place at Thunder Ridge High School.
Also competing on Wednesday were the girls as they attended the district duals in Malad. The Lady Grizzlies had a great showing throughout the day. Here are the results of the day. Ball-3 falls 1 forfeit, Eddins-2 falls 2 forfeit, Newby-4 falls, Hulse-2 falls 2 foreits, Cloud 2 forfeits, Newman-1 fall 1 forfeit. It was now the boys' turn to attend district duals. The Grizzlies got an early start to make the trip to Malad on Friday. Several Grizzly men had a good showing at the duals. Daily results for the boys were Younger-2 falls Newby-2 falls, Kimball-2 falls 1 major decision, Hobbs-1 fall, Eddins-1 forfeit, Balczewski-1 decision, Cutler-1 fall, 1 forfeit, 1 major decision, Robbins-1 fall, Lunt-4
falls in exhibition. Finally the Lady Grizzlies traveled to the Kimberly invitational on Saturday. The girls showed out well, as many placed in the bracketed style meet. Here are their placings: Kendall-6th, Cloud-5th, Hulse-5th, Ball-4th, Eddins-3rd, Newby-1st. With districts right around the corner the Grizzlies will have a slower week. The next opportunity to see the Grizz will be at home on Friday the 9th. They will host duals with North Fremont, Ririe, and Soda Springs. This will also be senior night for the Grizzly’s lone senior Wyatt Cutler. Come out and support the Grizzlies one last time before they head to districts,
Grizzly Wrestlers Had a Busy Week By Jody Reeves
Both the boys and girls wrestling teams had a busy week as they traveled to multiple meets. Things got rolling when the boys traveled to Valley on Tuesday where the Grizzlies would take on the Vikings and the West Side Pirates. Grace came up short on team points against West Side but several wrestlers were successful. 98-Younger (fall) 113-Kimball (for) 160-Balczewski (fall) 182-Cutler (fall) 195-Robbins(for) 98-Newby (fall) exhibition. The Grizzlies were able to take care of business against the Vikings as nearly every Grace wrestler was able to contribute to the team score. 98-Younger (for) 106-Newby (for) 113-Kimball (for) 120-Hobbs (fall)
170-Cutler (fall) 182-Robbins (fall) Next the Grizzlies would travel to Declo on Wednesday to take on the Hornets and the Glenns Ferry Pilots. The Hornets' greater numbers helped them secure the win over the Grizzlies but the Grizzly men had a good showing in contested matches. 98-Younger (decision) 113-Kimball (fall) 138-Eddins (fall) 152-Jorgensen (fall) 170-Cutler (fall) 113Lunt (fall) exhibition. The Grizzlies had a dominant showing against the Pilots as they would only allow one opponent to score points in contested matches. 98-Younger (for) 106-Newby (for) 113-Kimball (decision) 145-Eddins (fall) 152-Jorgensen (fall) 160-Balczewski (for) 170-Cutler (fall) 182-Robbins (for)
Grace Drops Two Divisional Games Jody Reeves
The Grizzly boys basketball team earned two big victories over 2A opponents West Side and Soda Springs but dropped two divisional games against Oakley and Valley. The Grizzly men would travel twice to the Magic Valley last week to take on two highly ranked 1A teams. On Monday, Grace found themselves in Oakley to take on the Hornets. These two teams met previously on New Year's Day in the Delta Center. In that game Grace would walk away with a convincing win. On Monday however the Hornets were on their home court where they felt very confident and comfortable shooting from behind the arch. After one quarter the Grizzlies would be trailing 16-13. The second quarter would be disastrous for the Grizzlies. The temperature in Oakley was close to 50 degrees but the Grizzly shooting went ice cold. Several turnovers and shots that just wouldn't fall would see the Grizzlies only score two points in the quarter and go into halftime down 32-15.
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In the third quarter Grace turned up the pressure on Oakley and chipped away at the lead. Starting the fourth quarter Grace had cut the lead to ten. The Grizzlies would continue to battle and would get within one point. From there both teams would go to the charity stripe several times with the Hornets making their shots and the Grizz missing theirs. Grace falls in this one 55-51. K.Clegg-13, Jorgensen-11, Sorenson-9, Lloyd-7, J.Clegg-5, Kimball-2, Mathews-2, Smith-2. Just five days later the Grizzlies would once again find themselves in the Magic Valley as they took on the Valley Vikings. Valley would come into the contest as the number five ranked team in the state. The Grizzlies were not intimidated at all and came out hot. Sorenson would score the first four points for the
Grizz before landing wrong on his second shot and suffering an injury. He would remain sidelined for the rest of the game. After a quick lead by the Grizz the Vikings would fight back and the teams would trade baskets and end the first quarter of play with a one point Valley lead. During the second period of play each team would go on a little run and the teams would enter the half with the Grizzlies now leading by one point at 30-29. In the third quarter the Grizzlies would struggle to get going again. Frustration from shots not falling and some turnovers would see the Grizzlies fall behind 46-39. Grace would come out in the fourth with more intensity and just three minutes in would once again grab the lead. They would gain a five point advantage before the Vikings would
Baskets For Brielle—GHS Raffle At the Grace and Soda rivalry game, the Cheer team informed the crowd about a project to raise money for Brielle Bird. As the group stated “Brielle is a seven year old from Malad. She is the oldest of two younger siblings, with another on the way! When she was four, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. Brielle underwent treatments for two years and was almost two years in remission when she relapsed on January 17 of this year. Her cancer has spread throughout her body again. We want to support her and her family as they go
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through this fight again!” “We will be drawing the raffle tickets for five baskets with local donations and items ranging from blankets to gift cards on February 10, 2024 at the last boys basketball game. You are not required to attend to win. Tickets are $10 each. Additionally, a benefit auction will also be held at the Oneida County Event Center in Malad. Dinner will be from 5-8 p.m., with a Live Auction starting at 7. To donate items to that raffle, call Malad Elementary at 208-497-5220 or Nicole Daniels at 208-766-3203.
go on a little run of their own. With just 26 seconds left the Grizzlies would have the lead and the ball. Unfortunately the Grizzlies would turn the ball over and Valley would go the other way and get fouled on a made basket. After the made foul shot Valley now had the one point lead with just six seconds left. Grace would quickly push the ball up the court and get a shot off at the buzzer. Although the shot was within the key hole it was highly contested and the ball deflected off the side of the rim. The Grizzlies lose another tough battle 58-57. J.Clegg-19, Jorgensen-17, K.Clegg-9, Kimball-6, Sorenson-4, Smith-2 The Grizzlies will wrap up their season Saturday as they take on rival Butte County. This game may determine who gets the number one seed in the upcoming district tournament. This game will also be senior night for the Grizzlies as they will honor their six senior players, Kai Clegg, Joe Clegg, Brennon Sorenson, Rayff Jorgensen, Eason Lloyd, and Koby Rindlisbaker.
Grizzlies Cheer spoke to the Soda v. Grace game at halftime about Brielle Bird. The QR Code links to a donation site. C Y
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NORTH GEM SPORTS Stories below were written by the coaches, and used with the permission of the School District.
North Gem Wrestling
By Coach Danny Barfuss January has been tough with sickness, injuries, and weather. The boys started in Bear Lake shaking off the dust from Christmas break. We then went to the Aberdeen tournament and ended up with Lukky leading the team with a 3- 2 record, Luke 2-2, and Haydn 2-3. Last week we went to Kooskia for the Clearwater Valley North/South Duals. This was one of the best tournaments we have ever been to, with the boys being able to compete against the northern schools we never get to see except at the State finals. They competed in 10 duals with Potlatch, Nampa Christian, Clearwater Valley, St. Maries, Grangeville, Lakeside, Kellogg, Priest River, McCall, and Ririe. The first week of February is District Duals in Malad followed by the District tournament in Westside. They will be working hard the next couple of weeks trying to secure a spot at the state finals. I wish these boys good health and know they will work hard. Good luck at districts, boys. Let’s bring home some hardware.
Girls Basketball Regular Season Ends
By Coach Ken Christensen The Lady Cowboys finished their regular season having played twenty varsity games and eight junior varsity games. The girls finished up with an overall record of 9-11 and a conference record of 9-6. This puts us right in the middle, fifth out of ten teams. I challenged the girls on the first day, don’t be late for practice and don’t miss practice. We haven’t had any tardiness at all; however, illness and injuries are impossible to avoid. We still have five of the eleven girls who have not missed a practice yet. They include Indyana Hatch, Sage Daniels, Katelyn Whiting, Kymberli Jensen, and Dally Frandsen. Each girl has been awarded the player of the game belt at least once
this season. Each young lady has improved an incredible amount. Senior night was held on Tuesday January 23. We celebrated our two seniors, Samantha Yost and Hayden Corta. Both girls are super young ladies and they will be sorely missed. The last two years have been huge learning experience for all those involved. It has been two of my favorite years coaching ever. Last year, five of the ten girls were freshman, and though we were only able to muster five conference wins, it was enjoyable to work extra hard to help them understand the game. This year, four of the eleven girls again were freshman. This time we were able to earn nine conference wins, and again work extra hard to help them understand the game. Bring on the district tournament!
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North Gem Wrestling is heading to district duals this week. Photos by Michalene Rindlisbaker
North Gem Boys Basketball January Report
By Tracey Corta, Head Coach The North Gem boys basketball team put together a successful month of January. At the time of this writing, the boys had won 6 and lost 3 during the first month of 2024. The boys kicked off the new year with a big home win against ShoBan 63 – 33. Ryver Hayden led the way with 19 points and a career high 16 rebounds. The Cowboys followed this home win with a tightly contested win in Pocatello against Grace Lutheran. The game was much closer than the final score indicated as the boys battled for the entire game and eventually ended up winning 57 – 44. Evan O’Brien paced the Cowboys with a strong 26 points and 19 rebounds. The following week saw the schedule get wrecked by the weather with a couple of games getting cancelled. The North Gem teams managed to squeeze in a conference game at Watersprings early in the week however. Despite a valiant effort in which the boys had whittled a double-digit Watersprings lead to just 5 several times in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys eventually fell 57 – 43. The Cowboys split a couple of road conference games the follow-
The Cowboys had a busy January, and ended the regular season strong.
ing week, beating Sho-Ban 48-38 and losing to Mackay 61 – 55. In the Sho-Ban game, Gage Setser stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals while Evan O’Brien turned in his usual double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Against Mackay, we had four players, Ryver Hayden, Craig Yost, Gage Setser, and Evan O’Brien all score in double figures in the losing effort. The boys bounced back from their loss at Mackay with two important conference wins at home against Leadore and Taylor’s Crossing. Both games were won by at least 25 points and represented the highwa-
Old School Rivalry Night
The Girls ended the regular season with a 9-6 Conference record.
ter mark for the Cowboys offense so far this season with 72 and 65 points scored, respectively. The boys, playing their fourth game in 7 days, took a tough loss at Malad to end the games so far in January. The boys have really come together as a team and have set themselves up to be in a position to host a district playoff game or two in a couple of weeks.
Jody Reeves
Although Soda Springs and Grace have not participated in the same conference in almost 15 years, this Caribou County rivalry continues to draw attention from residents of both communities. The residents of Caribou County cross paths on a daily basis and for the most part are very friendly and work together for the greater good. However when the local high schools face off for basketball, lines are clearly drawn as co-workers, friends, and in some cases families will choose sides. This particular match up on each team's schedule will draw some of the biggest crowds that they play in front of every year. This was the case last Wednesday as the Grizzlies and the Cardinals faced off in the Grizzly Den at Grace high school. These two ball clubs had faced off earlier in the season on the Cardinals home court. In that contest the Cardinals hot shooting would propel Soda Springs to the victory over Grace by a score of 6754. The Grizzlies would hope that this time things would be different. By the time the National Anthem had been played and the starting lineups announced the gym was filled to near capacity. Both student sections were in full voice throughout the game with their chants and cheers as they looked to participate in any way that they could. It was an electric environment. As the game began the Cardinals looked very fast and aggressive as they quickly jumped out to a 8-0 lead. This would cause Grace to take a timeout just two minutes into the game. It would be the first of many timeouts taken by both teams. Out of the timeout the Grizzlies would claw their way back into the game and trim the deficit to just a single point before the Cardinals would use their first timeout. The final three minutes of the quarter would be a defensive battle with Grace C C Y Y
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Excitement was in the air from the minute of tip-off at the Soda v. Grace rivalry game.
Shooting was on display throughout the game, which ended with a 63-48 win for the Grizzlies.
Defense was smothering on both sides throughout, and a high volume of free throws.
scoring one more basket and taking their first lead in the game at 9-8. As the second quarter started the play began to pick up and the physicality increased. Both teams would see some of their top scorers struggle in this quarter. For the Grizzlies Kai Clegg was benched as he faced some early foul trouble. The Cardinals meanwhile would see Cooper Thompson go scoreless due to tight defense by Grace. Each team would need someone else to step up. For Grace that would be Chase Smith and Rayff Jorgensen who would combine for 11 points in the quarter. On the Cardinals side of the ball it would be Quinten Hansen and Ryker Tingey who would combine for 10 of the 12 points put up by Soda Springs in the quarter. The Grizzlies would outpace the Cardinals and take a halftime lead of 26-20. It would be Grace that would get the hot start in the second half as they
would go on a 7-0 run to start the 3rd quarter. From there the teams would battle back and forth calling timeouts trying to gain what advantage they could. As the 3rd quarter would finish it would find the Grizzlies keeping their 13 point lead that they gained after the early run after halftime. In the fourth quarter both coaches would do their best to work the three man officiating crew to make their desired calls. In the end Soda was unable to dig out of the double digit hole they were in and with around a minute left in the game Coach Fuechsel would put in the second string and Coach Lloyd would follow suit. The Grizzlies were able to even up the series this year as they grabbed the victory 63-48.
phens 3, J. Lee 2. 1st Q - 8, 2nd Q - 12, 3rd Q - 13, 4th Q - 15. Grace - K. Clegg 15, J. Clegg 14, R. Jorgensen 13, C. Smith 8, B. Kimball 6, B. Sorenson 4, E. Lloyd 3. 1st Q - 9, 2nd Q - 17, 3rd Q - 20, 4th Q - 17. Each team will be in conference play to finish off their regular season before entering district tournament play. The Grizzlies will play Alturas Prep at home on Tuesday, February 6th and finish the season at home against district rival Butte County on Saturday, February 10th. Soda Springs will travel to Aberdeen on Tuesday, February 6th, and then wrap things up at home with a game that could decide who would enter the district tournament as the number one seed against their district rival West Side, on Thursday, February 8th.
SCORING Soda Springs - Q. Hansen 20, Cooper Thompson 8, R. Tingey 7, Caleb Thompson 4, D. Dockstader 4, T. Ste-
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Idaho Enterprise|Caribou County
February 8, 2024
Cardinals Boys Basketball Collects Two Big Wins In the 2A Southeast Idaho Conference the battle for first place has been a tight one. All five teams have proved that they can win on any given night making the upcoming district tournament one of the most intriguing in the state. Before the tournament begins the teams need to wrap up the regular season and determine what the seeding for the tournament will be. The Cardinals took a good step towards a top spot with two big wins last week. They kicked the week off with highly ranked North Fremont. The Huskies have been one of the favorites in 2A all season long and had already handed the Cardinals a loss earlier in the season. Conversely the Cardinals have been a pleasant surprise for the Soda Springs faithful. The Cardinal men have struggled in recent seasons and many had them picked to finish towards the bottom of the district and have no shot at making the state tournament. They have proved the doubters wrong as they are not just in position to make the state tournament but have become a real threat to win the district title. As mentioned the Huskies had beaten the Cardinals in North Fremont back in December. That was then and the Cardinals now have proven they can play with anyone. The Huskies entered last Monday's game with just two losses and riding a seven game winning streak. The Cardinals were not intimidated and took the challenge head on. After four quarters of play the Cardinals had once again silenced doubters as they came away with the win by the score of 55-49. As the week wrapped up for Soda Springs they would have the task of taking on district opponent Malad. Malad is sitting in last place in the district with zero district wins. However their losses have not been blowouts and have had some very tight games. With as tight as the district is every game matters and on Friday night these two teams would play with that type of intensity. As the teams battled it appeared as though Malad may finally win a district game and pull the upset over the Cardinals. The Cardinals wouldn't go down without a fight. Some well executed defensive and offensive plays combined with a heroic buzzer beater three by Caleb
Caleb Thompson goes up for two against Malad.
Quinten Hansen scores at the rim for Soda against North Fremont.
Thompson would send this game into overtime tied at 44. In the overtime period Soda Springs would take control putting up ten points while limiting Malad to just two. The Cardinals would win a crucial game. Throughout the week Hansen played very well for Soda putting up some big numbers and proving to the rest of the district that the Cardinals are not just a one trick pony with the Thompson brothers. Things don't get easier for the Cardinals as they have two remaining games on the schedule before dis-
trict tournament play begins. They will face Aberdeen on the road Tuesday night and finish the regular season at home against West Side. As things sit right now it appears that Bear Lake may be in the driver’s seat for the number one seed but both Soda Springs and West Side are right there with them making the Cards season finale all the more important. When the dust settles the fact remains that this district is wide open and each team will have to win some tough games.
Soda's Brooklyn Kempe shoots over West Side's defenders, including 6'5" Holly Kropf.
The Cardettes Dance Team performed at halftime during Districts against West Side.
Lady Cardinals bounce back after stumbling in district tournament
The Lady Cardinals began district tournament play last week. Soda would enter the tournament as the number one seed and would face off against the number four seeded West Side Pirates. As expected the Cardinals would get the win and advance to the next round. In round two of the tournament Soda Springs would go up against Bear Lake on Saturday. During the regular season the Lady Cardinals would win both matchups against the Bears. The Bird Nest was packed as both fanbases knew how important winning in this round would be. The winner of this game would advance to the championship game and hold a one game advantage over whomever came back from the losers bracket. Right from the start of this one Bear Lake looked like they had the momentum. The Lady Bears active hands and hustle created multiple turnovers that led to scoring. Getting the Cardinals out of sync on defense combined with hot shooting from the Bears helped Bear Lake jump out to a 14-4 lead partway through the first quarter. The Cardinals would try to battle back and at the end of the first they would trail 18-9. In the second quarter the hot shooting from the Bears would continue. The Cardinals would respond with rushed shots and uncharacteristic out of position defense made it difficult for Soda to try and get back into the game. As the half came to a close a long three point shot by Soda was a bright spot and brought the score to 35-22 in favor of the Bears. In the third quarter the Cardinals wouldn't fare much better. The Bears would get second chance opportunities to score while Soda Springs would go one and done on the offensive end. The Cardinals would get outscored 17-10 in the C Y
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SODA SPRINGS VS. BEAR LAKE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Soda Springs 9 13 10 12 Bear Lake 18 17 17 5 CARDINALS VS. DRAGONS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Cardinals 7 10 18 19 Dragons 14 6 8 18
The Lady Cardinals played a strong game on both sides of the court during District play.
Jinettie Garbett fights for the rebound against Westside.
quarter. The Cardinals would make a run in the fourth but ran out of time. They would cut the lead down to 12 but never closer. The final would be 57-44 in favor of Bear Lake. After dropping the game against Bear Lake the Lady Cardinals would face off against the Malad Dragons on Monday in a loser out game. These two teams split the regular season series each winning tight games on their
home floors. That statistic would favor the Cardinals as the game took place in Soda Springs on Monday night. Early in this game it was a defensive battle as each team struggled to score. As the quarter moved on once again the Lady Cardinals would give their opponent several second chance points and as the quarter came to a close Soda Springs trailed Malad 14-7. From there the Cardinals would go on a 10-2 run limiting the Dragons to just one made basket through six and a half minutes and temporarily grab the lead at 1716. Soda would briefly falter to end the half trailing 20-17. The two teams would slug it out in the third and the lead would change several times and there would be numerous ties. In the end however Soda would create some breathing room and take a seven point lead into the fourth quarter. Malad would start the fourth with greater in-
tensity causing a little panic in the Cardinals. The lead would be cut down to four before the Cardinals would regain their composure and push the lead up to ten. Malad would be forced to play the foul game and the Lady Cardinals would make enough free throws to secure the victory 54-46. Soda Springs will now get their chance at Bear Lake again as the two teams will face off on Wednesday February 7th on a neutral court in West Side. The Cardinals will need to win that game and beat the Bears a second time the following night in order to win the district. A loss would mean second place and earn them a play-in game against a sixth district opponent yet to be determined.
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