Caribou County | April 23, 2026

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Candidates speak to voters in Caribou County

Last week, several candidates met with members of the community at the 3C Grill in Grace.

Senator Mark Harris, Representative Mike Veile, and District Judge Cody Brower took turns introducing themselves to the crowd that had gathered at the familiar Grace location, and then answered a number of questions on a range of topics. The event was hosted and catered by 3C, and moderated by Jim McCulloch.

Current Sixth District Judge Cody Brower went first. Brower, who has officially moved to Grace, was appointed by Governor Little to replace the recently retired Judge Mitchell Brown. The Sixth Judicial District encompasses Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribous, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties. Brower served as the Oneida County Prosecuting Attorney from 2016 until 2023.

“Ultimately, this election is going to be decided in the primary, since there are only two of us running. Your district judge will be determined on May 19,” Brower said.

He grew up in Liberty, near Bear Lake. “My dad Lynn Brower was the magistrate judge over there, so I kind of followed in the family footsteps. I was appointed two and half years ago by Governor Little to complete Judge

Brown’s term after he retired, and now I’m running for re-election.”

He met his wife in Rexburg, and they have 3 kids that go to school in Grace, where they now live. “It’s been a real pleasure to start to raise a family here—we really love it so far.”

Brower states that he has “been in public service almost my whole adult life. When I was seventeen I joined the Idaho National Guard and drilled south of here in Preston.” He deployed to Iraq in 2007, where “I raised my right hand and swore to uphold the Constitution. As a prosecuting attorney I again had that opportunity. And now as a judge I had that opportunity again. As a judge, I have a unique chance to truly protect people’s constitutional rights. Sometimes, it involves supporting outcomes that I might not want, but they are outcomes that must happen because the Constitution demands it. It’s my obligation to make sure that those rights are upheld at all times.”

Brower concluded his introduction by saying, “As a judicial philosophy, I believe that people who come before my court should be treated with respect, dignity, and kindness. Many times it’s the worst day of their lives. And the courtroom changes lives. So I hope when they’re there, no matter

the outcome they leave feeling that they were listened to, treated fairly, and that I listened to all of the facts and circumstances before I made a decision. I believe that I should be unbiased in my courtroom. Everyone should know they’ll get their day in court. It is a pleasure to serve as your district court judge.

Senator Mark Harris is not being challenged with a Republican primary opponent. Harris is a rancher who lives in the area, and is in his fifth term as a State Senator. His wife Cheryl teaches at Thirkill.

“I got to work with Judge Brower a bit before we re-districted, and he’s a good man. We’re lucky to have him here,” Senator Harris said. Harris also has a connection to Grace, as he explained. “As many of you know, my mom grew up here, my dad went to school here before they got married and moved to Eight Mile.”

“It’s an honor to represent you in the Idaho state senate,” he continued. “It’s something I can’t really express in words, but it’s a real treat for me. I currently serve on the state Senate Affairs Committee, the Health and Welfare Committee, and the Resourc-

CANDIDATES On Page 2

Distinguished Young Women scheduled

for May 2

This year’s Caribou County Distinguished Young Women program will be held Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 pm at the Soda Springs High School auditorium. Program tickets will only be available at the door and can be purchased for $10.

There will be a dress rehearsal open to the public on Friday, May 1 at 7:00 pm. Tickets for the dress rehearsal are general seating and can be purchased for $5. Tickets are free for Freshman and Sophomore girls. They will only be available at the door.

Join the young ladies as they celebrate this year’s theme, “Bloom”. The hosts for the evening will be Dr. Matthew Kunz along with the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman, Kallie Stoddard.

The stars of the night will be eight extremely talented young women from our own Caribou County. Please plan on attending. It will be a night to remember.

IN THIS EDITION

The 2026 Caribou County Distinguished Young Women program is graciously sponsored by the Soda Springs Lions Club.

Begun in 1958, Distinguished Young Women has impacted the lives of more than 782,000 young women. Our mission is to empower high school young women by providing scholarship opportunities, developing self-confidence and teaching life skills needed for success in college and beyond. National sponsors include Mo-

bile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Encore Rehabilitation, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Master Boat Builders, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Evonik, Regions Financial Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, visit www. DistinguishedYW.org.

The bios and contestant information can be found in full on page 3 inside the paper.

Gas prices likely to stay above $4

Gas prices in the U.S. remain elevated following recent geopolitical tensions, and experts say they may stay higher than pre-war levels for some time. The national average recently hovered around $4 per gallon—well above prices earlier in the year. In Southeast Idaho, the average price per gallon to start the week is $4.29. While relief may come eventually, the lack of a clear path to the resolution of middle east conflict prevents prices from stabilizing. Joining fuel loyalty programs or using discount cards can also lower per-gallon costs, and avoiding unnecessary travel is recommended when possible. Relief at the price per barrel level is also likely to be offset by generally higher prices during the “summer driving season,” usually seen as the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when demand and costs are higher. Fuel costs, along with higher than predicted inflation are mitigating tax return increases, according to anecdotal reports from area residents including almost anyone you might choose to ask about it.

Mass shooting in Louisiana

A mass shooting in Shreveport left eight children dead in what authorities describe as a domestic violence incident. Police say the victims, ranging in age from about 1 to 14, were killed across multiple homes early Sunday. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, was the father of seven of the children. He allegedly shot two women—one believed to be the children’s mother—before targeting the children. After the attacks, he fled the scene by carjacking a vehicle, leading police on a chase into a neighboring parish, where officers shot and killed him. At least one child survived by escaping and was injured. Authorities say the motive remains unclear but appears to be domestic in nature. The tragedy is the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. since 2024 and adds to over 100 such incidents recorded nationwide in 2026.

Protest at Beagle facility

About 1,000 animal rights activists gathered at a Blue Mounds, Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility, attempting to enter the property and free roughly 2,000 dogs. The protest, organized by a coalition advocating for the animals, escalated when hundreds of participants tried to breach fences and barriers, prompting law enforcement to respond with rubber bullets and pepper spray. Authorities said the demonstration turned violent, with protesters blocking roads and ignoring designated protest areas, while activists argued they were carrying out a rescue mission. Several people were arrested, including the group’s leader. No dogs were successfully removed during this attempt. The protest followed a similar incident weeks earlier in which activists had taken dozens of beagles. The facility denies allegations of mistreatment but has agreed to stop breeding dogs by July under a legal settlement, highlighting ongoing tensions between animal rights groups and research operations.

Your CMC Health Fair Questions Answered!

BY ERIKA DANNELLY, CMC

What type of health services or screenings will be available to attendees?

We will have booths from most every department and service line of the hospital, including orthopedics/sports medicine/physical therapy, urology, ENT, women's health, and so much more. We will also have booths from home health and hospice companies, permanent jewelry, sourdough bread, homemade treats, dentist offices, chiropractors and more.

Who should attend?

Everyone! It's a family friendly event with something for someone in every age group!

New/unique features?

We are super excited to be hosting this year's health fair in Grace at the brand new events center at the fairgrounds this year. We have a couple of reasons for the change. 1) We are super grateful to the Soda Springs School District for allowing us to use their space at the middle school in the past, but we have quickly outgrown that space. The event has gotten so big over the last 2 years that we needed more space, for both vendors and participants. 2) The event center in Grace is a little more centrally located for our entire county. Our mission at CMC is to provide health resources to the entire county, and a cen-

tral location is the most tangible way to prove that we value every resident’s health, regardless of their address. We want residents to know that we value every county community member, and not just those in Soda.

Will there be opportunities for people to speak one-on-one with healthcare providers?

Absolutely! We will have many of our team members at booths this year, interacting with participants, providing information about their departments, their services, and what they do, and answering any questions attendees may have.

Are there costs?

No, the event is totally free to attend. There are costs associated with the lab draws. I'll attach the flyer with the information about what labs are being offered and how much.

Biggest Health Concerns?

I think what people are most excited about are the discounted lab draws. That's always a big draw for people coming to the health fair. In addition to that, our booths are highlighting some of the service lines that provide solutions to widespread local issues like aging, physical labor, and preventative care.

We'll have a booth about colonoscopies because they remain the gold standard for preventing colon cancer. By highlighting this service, we hope to

demystify the procedure and encourage early detection, which is lifesaving.

Many in our community lead physically demanding lives. Our Pain and Spine service line is designed to help residents reclaim their mobility and manage chronic discomfort without having to travel hours away for specialized care. Along with that, we are incredibly excited to introduce Dr. Morgan, our new neurosurgeon Bringing neurosurgery to a local level is a game-changer; it means our neighbors can receive high-level surgical intervention for complex spine and nerve issues right here at home.

We are also super excited to show off our new Wellness Clinic and all that it has to offer. While we are incredibly proud of the services we can offer to sick patients, we are thrilled to offer wellness and preventative services to improve metabolic and performance health, like DexaScan, gut health, sleep medicine, functional medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and more. We also love having the ability to provide services that make our patients

Candidates

es Environment Committee, and my peers honored me electing me to serve as the Senate Assistant Majority leader, which is a whole new ballgame.”

He stated, “I get to work with Representative Wheeler, Representative Veile, and it truly is an honor to serve with both of them. I think we make a strong legislative team for District 35. We meet every week Monday to go over what we’re hearing in the district, and talk about what we can do about it. This last session was an interesting session—one of the big topics was the state budget. We had a slight economic downturn, and the governor issued an order for all departments to take a 3% cut. We did pass some good legislation this session. Senate Bill 1389 is one I sponsored, which would protect churches and Lions clubs and other voting places to make sure they would not be subject to liability. We did it in a good, clean way.” SB 1326 is an affirmation of fourth amendment private property protections that requires government agents get a warrant before entering private property.

“I do want to mention what a privilege it has been to work with Representative Veile. I watched him as he was appointed, and then hit the ground running. He did a lot of work on behalf of our district, and I’ll let him tell you about what he’s done, but I think it’s important that we help him win his election. He’ll tell you his heart in in education, and I hope to see him team up with a senator we have and get some great things done.”

feel and look their best too, like IV therapies, IM injections, massage therapy, and aesthetics. It's really an exciting time for growth at CMC!

How can attending a health fair make a difference in someone's overall health or wellness journey?

Attending a health fair is often the "spark" that ignites a long-term lifestyle change. For many, it’s the only time all year they sit face-to-face with a provider without the stress of a formal doctor's office setting. It’s a casual environment where a simple 5-minute conversation with someone from the hospital can demystify a medical concern that a resident might have been brooding over for months. A health fair isn't just about a single day of screenings; it’s about activation. It turns passive concerns into active health plans. We want to make healthcare personal and we want to give our neighbors the tools and the confidence to take the next step in their wellness journey— right here in their own backyard.

Mike Veile was also appointed by the governor, although the process differs from the one regarding judgeships, and involved the Republican Central Committee.

“I’m grateful you decided to take this opportunity to come out and be here,” Representative Veile said. “I was appointed in September, and I recognize that it might sound cliché, but when I actually sat on the floor of the House as a Representative, it was such an honor.”

“I grew up in Rexburg, and went down to Utah State to school. Every time I drove down to school, I took the road by Downey and I didn’t realize I was driving by my future wife’s house every time!” He met his wife Shelly later on in Logan, and they have been married 37 years. Veile has degrees in engineering, and worked at Monsanto for many years. He now works as an independent engineer, and he says that what gives his the time to be a legislator. “I love being on committees, I love working on bills, and like Senator Harris said, we have a great team. We work together quite well, and we are always looking to see what we can do for it.”

“It’s a big district. It takes three and a half hours to drive from one end of it to the other. There’s a lot going on.”

Veile state that “I served on the Education Committee, Business Committee, and Transportation and

Defense. I will admit that education is my passion. I was on the School Board in Soda Springs, and I know that education is critical. We talk about an educated citizenry, and how important that is. Not just to have a job, but to understand how a country is run, and how their community is run. Public education in Idaho needs some focus, and it needs to be curated, and there are some things we can work on. We need to make sure that people have the passion for that education.” Veile worked on a number of bills related to education during the session. One bill he spoke of involved giving charter schools autonomy over their budgets if they performed at a high level. He stopped the bill at the committee level, and suggested that they change the bill to extend that franchise to public schools. The bill was sent down, changed, and passed with Veile’s recommendations, which now makes high-performing school districts eligible for the same latitude. The candidates each spoke for ten or so minutes, and then answered questions from the audience for the remainder of the time.

Eric Hobson, Precinct Committeeman for Soda Spring 4 was in attendance and encouraged county residents to “Get out and vote. Get informed on the people running and make the best decision about who you want to represent you. Make your voice heard.”

DYW Participants of Caribou County 2026

Amanda Cooper

Amanda is the daughter of Jenny and Jason Cooper. She is a student at Grace High School. She plans to attend Grand Canyon University, University of Texas at Austin, or Utah Valley University with a career goal of becoming a therapist/counselor.

For her talent, Amanda will be performing a vocal solo.

Penelope Fullmer

Penelope is the daughter of Summer and Gregory Fullmer. She is a student at Soda Springs High School with plans to attend Utah State University, Utah Valley University, or Idaho State University. Her career goal is to become a pilot or aerospace engineer.

For her talent, Penelope will be performing a comedy.

Brooklyn Porter

Brooklyn is the daughter of Heather and Rick Porter and is a student at Grace High School. She plans to attend Idaho State University or Southern Utah University. Her career goal is to become an athletic trainer or sports psychologist.

For her talent, Brooklyn will perform a vocal solo.

Aspen Skinner Aspe is the daughter of Kristen and Alan Skinner. She is a student at Soda Springs High School. She is planning on attending Idaho State University, Utah State University, or Brigham Young University with a future career as registered nurse or ultrasound technician.

For her talent, Aspen will be playing the panda drum.

Evans Miriam is the daughter of Katharine and Rich Evans. She is a student at Soda Springs High School. Miriam plans to attend Weber State University, and her career goal is to become a veterinarian.

For her talent, Miriam will perform a vocal solo.

Mariah O’Brien

Mariah is the daughter of Mickelle and Matthew O’Brien. She is a student at North Gem High School with plans to attend Utah Valley University or Duke University. Her career goal is to become a nurse.

For her talent, Mariah will be performing a poetry monologue.

Bridge on Kelly-Toponce condemned

A bridge in the northwest part of the county near the Chesterfield Reservoir has been declared condemned, and is currently closed to traffic. The bridge, which is just to the east of Nipper Road on Kelly-Toponce Road is north of the townsite.

While not an especially high-traffic bridge, it does represent a useful path through the area, and is likely to inconvenience agriculture and recreation in the spot.

Inspection of the bridge resulting in its being determined to be unsafe for further use without some kind of remediation.

Fullmer

Kylee is the daughter of Jessica and Jake Fullmer. She is a student at Soda Springs High School and plans to attend BYU-Idaho or Idaho State University. She wants to pursue a career as a photographer or business manager.

For her talent, Kylee will showcase a musical performance.

Jeanaelie is the daughter of Danielle Hamilton. She is a student at Grace High School. Jeanaelie plans to attend BYU-Hawaii or Yale University. Her career goal is to become a large animal veterinarian. For her talent, Jeanaelie will perform a dance solo.

It is unclear at this time whether the bridge can be restored, or whether it will need to be replaced and how that would be funded.

For the present, anyone needing to drive through the section of road the bridge occupies will need to detour south and east.

The announcement was made in the middle of last week, and Road and Bridge Supervisor Kevin McLain has not met with the county commissioners in an official setting to discuss what the way forward is with the bridge. There are generally some state funds available for bridge repair, but those depend on the budgeting cycle as well as some of the specifics of the bridge location, size, and needs.

Grace American Legion Auxiliary names Girls and Boys State Delegates

Girls State

The Grace American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring two Grace High School juniors to attend Girls State in Nampa in June 2026. These girls will spend one week learning about American government and politics. They will be involved in party platforms, legislative, passing bills, and running for a state official. Along with that they will be making new friends and

having good times.

Tyelor Turner is the daughter of Chad and Brandi Turner of Grace. She is involved in BPA, cheerleading, band and drama. She’ also involved in FFA and enjoys raising pigs for the fair where she has received awards for Reserve Champion and Grand Champion. Tyelor enjoys giving service. She will be traveling to Belize this summer with a school class. Her future plans

are to attend college to major in biology or veterinary science.

Brooklyn Porter is the daughter of Rick and Heather Porter of Grace. Brooklyn is involved in track, volleyball, BPA, speech and NHS. She enjoys the outdoors, sports psychology, and giving service. She is outgoing and energetic. Brooklyn would like to study sports medicine in college. She wants to get married and raise a

Grace Seniors Present their projects

One of the requirements for graduation in Idaho is the completion of a senior project. The state requires 20 hours of work on the project, but Grace High School is one of those that requires even more of their students.

Last week, we told you about Tessica Jorgensen’s project to revitalize the outdoor volleyball court at the City Park. Later in the week, I was able to sit in on some of the presentations that took place at the school. While I was only able to attend a somewhat random sampling of the projects presented, the initiative and talent on display was impressive.

The senior projects were overseen by Becky Jorgensen, and were supported by many faculty members and people from the community.

Each project required a mentor, who provided many hours of feedback and

oversight to the students. Depending on the specifics of the project, the exact involvement of the mentor varied wildly. The presentations themselves were judged by a panel composed of the mentor, a faculty member, and a member of the community. Presentations were graded on a specific rubric, including timing, detail, engagement, and other public speaking necessities.

Here are a few examples of the kinds of projects undertaken for Grace’s seniors:

Kallie Stoddard, who was mentored by Kathleen Campbell, learned to play the cello. Stoddard was already familiar with playing other musical instruments, but wanted to challenge herself by picking up something she had no experience with and adding to her repertoire. Campbell, who is a musician and teacher by trade, was impressed

by Kallie’s ability to learn quickly, and her dedication to practice.

Alayna Smith was mentored by tailor Rick Switzer, and worked to learn a number of sewing techniques. She created a number of items, including a skirt and placemats that she brought in to show to the judges.

Maycen Collins was mentored by Nate Warnes, and worked at getting his CDL. He learned the essentials of pursuing a career in commercial trucking, which is something that he is very much interested in.

Axel Hubbard was mentored by Wes Lunt, and worked to build a greenhouse that now sits to the south of the school building. The greenhouse will be used in conjunction with Ag classes, some of which are taught by another Hubbard, Eli. The time spent with his father on the project was its own reward, one imagines!

Brad Schiele was mentored by Debra Smith, and had the most visually striking presetation of the day with his oversized Snorlax backpack. Snorlax is a Pokemon, of course. Community judge Beth Washburn happens to be a neighbor, which was fun.

Cort Spencer presented on his experience with Search and Rescue. Under the direction of Mentor Bob Monk. Spencer attended at least one winter rescue, where a family had become stuck in the snow on their sleds, and needed SAR’s assistance with the retrieval of themselves and their vehicles from the area. The rescue went into the early morning.

In each case, the students introduced their projects, presented the basics of the field it related to, walked the

family in Idaho.

We want to thank our sponsors who have generously donated funding to these girls: Grace Education Foundation and the Grace Ireland Bank.

Boys State

The Grace American Legion is Sponsoring Paden D Lester from Grace to attend Boys State in June. He is a junior at Grace High School. He will be spending one week at Gowen Field near Boise learning and participating in American government and politics. He will be involved in party platforms, legislature, passing bills, running for state officials and visiting the state capitol. Along with that, he will be making new friends and having good times.

Paden is the son of Randy and Kori Lester. Paden is currently the Vice President of the local BPA Chapter where he’s been involved in many oral expressions. He’s also been involved in social dance, drama, track, baseball, basketball, and golf. He has worked hard in the potato harvest and works for the City of Grace in the summers.

judges through the process they had undertaken, and answered questions. In each case I was able to attend the students were very sharp, clear, and prepared. The presentations were entertainingly done, and showed clear thought and focus. Congratulations to Grace’s seniors on their solid work and deserved rewards.

In addition to the students I was able to see, presentations ran throughout the day, and covered a wide range of projects. Other presenters included: Jaycie Smith, Case Williams, Korbin Smith, Sky Cloud, Parker Yost, Skout Hardy, Mac Burrell, Cooper Anderson, Jonah Wilkerson, Gentrie Carpenter, AJ Mejia, Kallie Hulse, Chase Smith, Wilson Robbins, Bodee Smith, Colt Coleman, Bella Zulu, Adi Rasmussen, Bailey Mickelson, Carter Robinson, Hailey Hall, Bryant Moss, Colten Anderson, Jax Corbett, Josie Johnson, Gavin Draper, Hayden Ball, Kirynn Crosbie, and Ashley King.

PET CORNER

FROM THE ANIMAL EXPERTS AT SODA SPRINGS ANIMAL CLINIC

The Daily Haystack

By: Jasper, Senior Grazing Correspondent

(and Very Opinionated Gelding)

“Why Am I Dropping My Dinner?”

– A Horse’s Plea for Dental Care

Let me paint you a picture.

You’re enjoying a perfectly good mouthful of hay—top-quality, might I add—when suddenly… half of it just falls right out of your mouth. Onto the ground. Gone. Wasted. Embarrassing.

Now imagine this happens every single time you eat.

Welcome to my life before a dental float.

The Struggle Is Real

We horses are designed to graze all day long. It’s kind of our thing. But when our teeth get out of balance, eating becomes less of a peaceful pastime and more of a frustrating, awkward ordeal.

You humans call them “waves, hooks, and points.”

I call them tiny torture devices.

• Hooks jab into my cheek

• Sharp points scrape my tongue

• Waves make my bite uneven

Every chew feels like trying to eat with a mouth full of gravel. Not ideal.

The Dreaded “Quidding” Situation

You might notice little wads of half-chewed hay on the ground. That’s not me being wasteful—that’s me giving up.

We call it “quidding.”

I call it defeat.

It’s frustrating to be hungry and want to eat… but physically struggle to do it. And don’t even get me started on grain—half of it ends up decorating the floor instead of filling my belly.

It’s Not Just Annoying—It Hurts

Those sharp edges don’t just make eating inefficient—they make it painful. Imagine biting your cheek over and over again, all day long.

That’s what happens when our teeth aren’t floated regularly.

We might:

• -Eat slower

• -Drop weight

• -Resist the bit

• Or just get plain cranky (and

Library Events

Last week, the Soda Springs library hosted a discussion event involving the book “The Anxious Generation.” The book, which involves a breakdown of the current media climate for kids, and some of the challenges involved in dealing with non-stop “screen culture” has been a focus for conversations across the county as technology shows no sign of reversing itself.

Ashley Wright, from Caribou Medical Center, led a discussion with parents and educators about ways to deal with their kids in the media landscape. It was generally agreed that it was important to acknowledge the reality of kids’ current

honestly, can you blame us?)

Then Comes the Float… Now I’ll admit, when the vet shows up, I’m a little suspicious. There’s equipment. There’s… activity.

But then something magical happens. They smooth down those sharp points, fix the uneven surfaces, and suddenly—I can chew again. Normally. Comfortably. Efficiently!

No more dropping hay.

No more mouth pain.

No more frustration.

Just me, my food, and the simple joy of eating like nature intended.

A Message to My Humans

If I could politely nudge you (or dramatically whinny, whichever works), I’d say this:

technological landscape and go from that point forward, making technology work for families rather than against it.

The discussion was a sponsored by the Community Schools program, the Library, and others.

Coming up, the Library is holding a Dia De Los Ninos event on April 29 from 10:30 to noon.

An author’s night for local authors is scheduled for May 11 at 6 p.m., featuring a number of writers from Caribou County and other places nearby.

Summer Reading will officially start on May 27.

We’ll bring you more information on all of these events as they approach.

BRAIN TEASERS

Please don’t wait until I’m struggling. Dental issues sneak up on us, and we’re pretty good at hiding discomfort—until we can’t anymore.

Regular dental floats keep me:

• Comfortable

• Healthy

• Happy

• And much less likely to redecorate the barn floor with half-chewed hay

Final Thoughts from Yours Truly So the next time you see a horse dropping feed or taking forever to eat, don’t assume we’re being picky.

We’re trying our best.

We just might need a little help… and a visit from the dentist.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a freshly floated mouth and a pile of hay with my name on it.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS

April 24 - Friday

BB @ Declo

SB @ Declo Track @ Grace

April 25 - Saturday PROM

April 26 - Sunday Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

April 27 - Monday

Golf @ Preston Varsity

April 28 - Tuesday

Golf @ Bear Lake JV

Track @ Aberdeen

April 29 - Wednesday

BB @ Districts

April 30 - Thursday

BB @ Districts

Golf @ Bear Lake Varsity

SB vs Malad

Track @ Brad Matthew Invitational

BIRTHDAYS

Gerald Young, Apr. 2

Tom Cartwright, Apr. 4

Jackie Winward, Apr. 4

Brett Lynn Crump, Apr. 11

Janice Jackson, Apr. 11

Jim Farmer, Apr. 11

Jennifer Jones, Apr. 13

Ebony Spruill, Apr. 16

Flossie Madson, Apr. 18

Carol Durfee, Apr. 19

Jessica Fuechsel, Apr. 20

Gary Lemarr, Apr. 20

DeVaughn Smith, Apr. 20

Robyn Alleman, Apr. 23

Paula Burgin, Apr. 23

GRACE

April 24 - Friday

HS Track @ Tiger/Grizz (Idaho Falls)

JH Track District 5 Invitational

Home

April 26 - Sunday

LDS Services

April 27 - Monday

HS Golf @ Preston

April 29 - Wednesday

JH Track @ Bear Lake

April 30 - Thursday

HS Track @ Declo

HS Golf @ Bear Lake

BANCROFT

April 24 - Friday

MS Track @ Grace Invitational

April 26 - Sunday

LDS Services

April 28 - Tuesday

MS Track @ Aberdeen

April 30 - Thursday Track @ Bear Lake

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk

Monday, April 27

Pizza, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, April 28

Loaded Baked Potato, Fruit, Veggies

Wednesday, April 29

Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, April 30

Crispito, Fruit, Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, April 27

Pizza Kits, Sloppy Joes, Deli Bar, Tossed Caesar Salad, Carmel Apple Parfaits

Tuesday, April 28

Calzones w/Marinara Sauce, Deli Bar, Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower, Peach Parfaits

Wednesday, April 29

BBQ Pork Slider, Taco Salad, Deli Bar, Black Beans and Corn, Pineapple

Thursday, April 30

Bacon Ranch Flatbread, Deli Bar, Broccoli/Cauliflower Bake, Tropical Fruit Salad

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Monday, April 27

Lunches served with Milk

Popcorn Chicken, Fried Rice, Food Choices - Roasted Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, April 28

Chicken Fajita, Food Choices, Churro, Refried Beans, Corn, Peaches

Terry Mortenson, Apr. 25

Rick Stringham, Apr. 25

Roy Brown, Apr. 26

Benjimn Beckstead, Apr. 26

Pat Farnes, Apr. 28

Lucetta Holt, Apr. 29

Larita May Brown, Apr. 30

Ralph (Duffy) Woolsey, Apr. 30

If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Froylan Castro-Vega, Rupert, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Renan Cayzahauana Castro, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tamara Fisher, Montpelier, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Draken Harley Lee Harris, Montpelier, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50

Raghavendra B Iyer, Worcester, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Geng Li, Shanghai, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fails to yield or stop upon approach of an emergency or police vehicle,

$33.50, costs $56.50

Blake C Maughan, Soda Springs, fail to register vehicle annually

Patricia A Miller, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Wade Rex Payne, Cokeville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kenneth Steven Shunn, Pleasant Grove, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Dally M Smith, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Lana Lee Beus, Soda Springs, possession or use of a legend drug or precursor without authorized prescription/drug order, $1,000.00, costs $684.50, 45 days jail, 45 days credit time served – Agency: SSPD

Wednesday, April 29

Spaghetti, Breadstick, Food Choices - Romaine Salad, Applesauce

Thursday, April 30

Breakfast Sandwich, Food Choices - Hash Browns, Applesauce

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee Menu Subject to Change Without Notice Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!

April 24 - Pork Chop w/Stuffing, Corn, Applesauce, Dilly Bread, Lemon Bars

April 29 - Lasagna, Green Salad, Fruit Cocktail, French Bread, Pudding Dessert

ON THIS DAY

1789 President-elect George Washington moves into Franklin House, New York, the first official residence of a US President

1912 First known occurrence of the word "hillbilly" (NY Journal)

1950 First Major League Baseball game completed under lights (Phillies 6, Braves 5)

1961 Singer Judy Garland appears in concert at Carnegie Hall, NYC; the event is recorded for a double live album and wins a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the first by a female artist

1969 Sirhan Sirhan sentenced to death for killing US Senator Robert F. Kennedy (later commuted to a life sentence)

1982 The 8-bit personal home computer the Sinclair ZX Spectrum is released (goes on to sell 5 million worldwide)

1985 New Coke debuts; Coca-Cola announced it is changing its secret flavor formula

1986 Disney World breaks ground for Victorian themed Grand Floridian Beach Resort (now known as Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)

1989 Wine merchant William Sokolin breaks a bottle of 1787 Château Margaux, possibly belonging to Thomas Jefferson, worth $500,000 at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York

1992 McDonald's opens its first restaurant in China, amassing over 40,000 customers on its opening day

2005 YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim uploads the first video to YouTube, "Me at the zoo", showing him in front of two elephants at the San Diego Zoo, which has over 311 million views

2009 Gamma ray burst (GRB) 090423 is observed for 10 seconds, the most distant object of any kind and also the oldest known object in the universe

LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST

The following stories are summarized from past issues of the Caribou County Sun over the last fifty plus years. The Enterprise thanks Mark Steele for permission to use the contents, and the Grace Public Library for access to the archives.

2011

A TBM850 single engine turbo prop sunk one of its landing gears two feet into the ground when it was turning around prior to flying out to California from the Soda Springs City Airport Friday.

The asphalt gave way in the taxi area on the north end and the soft soil underneath from spring snow melt caused the right tire on the 7500 pound plane to drop down nearly to the wing.

City crews, police officers, and volunteers pulled on the wheel, while a pickup pulled on the nose gear to inch the wheel onto planks and metal channel iron. Rodger Sorensen, a member of the airport committee and retired airline pilot, assisted owner Chuck Schvanaveldt and the pilot with getting planking under the wheel, which kept sinking down.

Schvaneveldt and his wife were in Soda Springs on business, and efforts to get the plane out were successful after about three hours, without damage to the aircraft, which departed Friday evening. The plane owner said this happened once before in Saskatchewan.

The TBM850 is a six-seat turboprop with performance of a very light jet, and has high performance for short strips or mountain runways.

Caribou County Distinguished Young Women, formerly Junior Miss, held another excellent program last Saturday night. This “Night with the Stars” was complete with body guards, paparazzi, magic, “Emmy Awards,” a movie director, and of course 17 beautiful rising stars.

Fabulous entertainment included: Todd Smith, emcee; Marie Stettler, 2010 Caribou County Junior Miss, the 2010 Top 5, Marie Stettler, Leah Franson, Breanne Yamauchi, Katelyn Crandall, and JayCee Ianelli; and the Grace High School Drum Line under the direction of Nick Germer.

Preliminary award winners were: Be Your Best Self award, $200: Kaitlyn Leatherman, Soda Springs; Aubrianne Christensen, North Gem, and Sara Brown, Soda Springs.

Spirit of DYW, $200: Julie Murdoch, Grace, and Christin Clark, Soda Springs.

Fitness, $250: Aimee Christensen, Soda; and Bethany Christensen, Soda. Self-expression, $250: Samantha Suter, Soda Springs; and Aimee Christensen, Soda.

Talent, $350: Christin Clark, Soda; and Sara Brown, Soda.

Scholastic, $300: Brandi Thielman, Soda; and Bethany Christensen, Soda. Interview, $350: Andrea Bowman, Soda; and Samatha Suter, Soda. Runners-Up, 4th – Brandi Thielman, $200; 3rd – Sara Brown, $300; 2nd – Leann Fox, $400; 1st – Aimee Christensen, $500.

The Caribou County Distinguished Young Woman title went to Miss Bethan Christensen, Soda Springs. She received a $1,000 scholarship for the title, and will have the opportunity to represent Caribou County in the State DYW program held in Idaho Falls, Oct. 6, 7, and 8. If named Idaho DYW, she will travel to Mobile, Alabama to take part in the DYW National Finals.

DYW co-chairs Heidi Walker and Wendy Wistisen thank the many sponsors of this local program, the Lions Club, the talented committee members and committee helpers, backstage moms, program night entertainers, stage and sound crew and all those who supported the 2011 Caribou County DYW program.

Great customer service and innovative meat department promotions are two of the qualities that define the winners of the 2010 Retal Beef Backer Award, honored here by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the Cattle Industry Annual

Convention and NCBA trade show in February in Denver.

“The biggest thing that sets us apart is that we’re available to the customer. We have meat cutters on-site in every store,” said Mike Smith, corporate meat supervisors for the Rigby-based Broulim’s Fresh Foods, which won in the Independent Retailer category.

Smith noted that customer service has become more important in Broulim’s meat department as more shoppers – young and old alike – seek cooking advice.

The departments are also always ready to lend a hand, offering their own store-made marinades and spice rubs such as burgundy pepper and carne asada.

“I feel like any customer at Broulim’s knows that they aren’t going to be left in the dark with anything as far as cooking methods or suggestions for meals,” Smith said.

Broulim’s has also developed some great ways to keep their customers engaged. At one event, the agriculture school at a local university brought a certified Angus cow and calf to a Broulim’s location. Kids got a closeup look while local beef producers talked with customers.

And, this summer, contestants from throughout Southeast Idaho will head to Broulim’s to participate in the third annual Grillmaster Beef Challenge. Each of the company’s seven locations hosts its own cookoff – contestants bring a grill and a recipe, and Broulim’s supplies the meat. Winners are selected by a panel of local judges.

“Then, we take the winner from each store and bring them together for another Grillmaster Cookoff,” Smith said. “The winner receives a really nice grill as well as a cookout for 20 people. It’s turned out to be a really popular event in our community.”

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Camp Tosoiba met Thursday at the Hooper LDS church, with Captain Colleen Price conducting. There were eight members present. Hostesses were Wilda Phelps and Gloria Evans.

Since no meeting was held in February due to inclement weather, minutes of the recent months were read by Elda Petersen, and approved. Business included a report on Cheryl Gneiting’s health, and announcement that they are still working on a sign project.

A history was given by JoAnn Robinson on the Poney Express which started and ran in the years from 18601862. Thomas Owen King was one of the riders, who rode from Bear Lake to Salt Lake. Each rider had to be over 18 years old. Pay was $100 per month.

The lesion on the Woolley Parlor Room was given by Phyllis Robbins. She stated the Woolley Parlor Room is a very special room on the museum’s first floor and contains precious keepsakes of the Woolley family and others, and appears as a parlor room would have during the pioneering days.

The Woolleys were an exemplary family who put their maker first in their lives. They were good, honest, hardworking people who were called upon time and time again to endure great heartache and sacrifice. The Woolley family fled Nauvoo and made their way across Iowa to Winer Quarters. Samuel Wickersham Woolley was only 6 years old.

The Woolleys arrived to the Salt Lake Valley in 1848 with Brigham Young’s second company. In 1858, two weeks after Samuel’s 18th birthday, he married Maria Angell. Four years later they moved to Grantsville in Tooele county. He was a prominent farmer and cattleman, county assessor, and was elected to the city council. He organized the first Sunday School in 1862 and served as its superintendent. Later he was also on the High Council for the Tooele Stake. They were the parents of 11 children.

Samuel’s other wives were Rachel Cahoon Woolley and Poly Jane Tolman Woolley. He had four children with Polly Jane. Samuel Wickersham Woolley died in January of 1908 in Grantsville, and was buried there.

Top students from Grace High School will be attending Business

Professionals of America 2011 National Leadership Conference, “Stand out from the Crowd” in Washington DC in May. The following students will be competing: Damian Martinez, Kendal Bitton, Ryan Robison – 2nd place at state in Economic Research.

Jordan Brady – 3rd place Extemporaneous Speech.

Brookelle Mansfield – 3rd place Keyboarding Production.

Damian Martinez also took 2nd in Interview Skills.

Schae Richards and Bailey Painter qualified in torch awards.

These students will join over 5,000 other conference delegates from across the nation to participate in national level business skills competitions, workshops, general sessions, and the national officer candidate campaign elections.

The unique highlight of the conference this year will be the NLC opening session at the foor of the Washington Monument. All conference attendees will stand together at this historic site as the first Career/Technical Student organization to gather at the National Mall.

2001

As the weather improves, construction crews across Southeast Idaho will accelerate work on the most ambitious highway improvement year ever, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. Many big projects will be completed this year, such as the Portneuf Bridge replacement near McCammon and the Hooper Street project in Soda Springs.

Work is also planned on US 30 from Alexander junction (Idaho 34) to Soda Springs. Work to reconstruct and widen approximately six miles of US 30 into four lanes will begin.

The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) had a vintage fashion show featuring fashions from the 1890s to the 1960s. The show commemorated the beginning of the DUP organization in 1901 and was given by DeAnn Simonich, the daughter of Don and Dolores Gilbert of Grace.

Models for the fashion show included Kirsten Schvaneveldt, Denise Gilbert, Kellee Toomer, Gwenda Sorensen, LaDean Hume, Linda Simmons, Suzanne hill, Leslie Lloyd, Dee Rausch, Becky Rausch, Camille Higgison, and were escorted by Devin Rasmussen. Bart Simmons of Grace modeled a 1909 swimming suit.

Fifteen vie for the title of “Mr. Soda High” when “Rock n’ Roll” will be the theme for the 11th annual Mr. Soda High Competition. Competing are Chris Zinsius, Matt Batterton, Josh Mazza, Jordan Hansen, Jeff Hoopes, Dane Hall, Chris Harrison, Jeremy Allen, Eric Grigg, Trent Sorensen, Cody Harding, and Brady Brown.

1991

Cora Bosley was given the Silver Beaver Award for her dedicated work in the Boy Scout program. The presentation was made by Hortense Nelson. Mrs. Bosley has been involved in the Boy Scout program since 1978, working with youth in many capacities.

Christi Corbett, daughter of Bill and Chalene Corbett, represented Soda Springs high School in the ZCMI annual creative table setting competition at the Pine Ridge Mall in Pocatello.

She placed third out of 29 entries, and won a set of Nancy Calhoon stoneware. Her theme was “We’ve Lost our Mittens.”

Christi also place first last year.

Results of the Idaho State Bar Exam were released after the weekend grading session in Idaho Falls. Seventy-four of the 83 applicants passed, and will be sworn in during separate ceremonies in the Idaho Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court in Boise on April 18.

Among those passing was James G. Aldrich, Soda Springs, from the University of Idaho.

1961 Mrs. Melva Stoddard took her class of 30 second graders on an educational tour on Monday. The first stop was at the post office where postmaster, Gail Ray, explained to the students the importance of the proper addressing of letters and packages and showed them how the mail is sorted. He told them about the Saving Stamps which is one of their school projects. From the post office they went to the bank where those who had filled their Savings Stamp books exchanged them for bonds. Eight $25 bonds were purchased by the group. Making these purchases were Don Lloyd, Kim Rasmussen, Jeanette Jacobs, Lesle Rae Barthlome, Patti Parkhouse, Jessye Hale, and Karly Stalker who also purchased a bond for her brother Barry.

The Literary Club held a Sweetheart party Monday evening in Soda Springs at the Idaho Café. Rae Stevens, assisted by Grace Mickelson, was in charge of arrangements.

A smorgasbord was served and a welcome address was given by President Ada Marie Mabey. Marjorie Holbrook was master of ceremonies and the following program was presented – Bob and Roxie Treasure, who were guests, sang several numbers, accompanied by Bob on his guitar; Reading, J. Emerson Mabey; literary paper, jokes, Rae Stevens; song, George and Alta Jenkins, and Olester and Urilla Tolman.

“Whoopee” was played, under the direction of Glade Millward.

Attending were Arvis and Marjorie Christensen, Jack and Mildred Creer, Jesse and Marjorie Gilbert, Dave and Ellas Grimm, Lawrence and Marjorie Holbrook, George and Alra Jenkins, Newell and Else Jenkins, Horace and May Ann Jenkins, Roy and Ver Larsen, Joe and Lillis Lloyd, Emmerson and Ada Marie Mabey, Lee and Grace Mickelson, Faye and Glade and Millward, Gene and Elnora Ruger, Arthur and Ivalue Ruger, Charles and Hattie Shanklin, Rae Stevens, Olester and Urilla Tolman, and Glenn and Frances Yost.

IS FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M .

Thursday, April 23 Friday, April 24 Saturday, April 25

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

- To be sold for cash at a T rustee’s Sale on July 29, 2026, 9:00 AM in the Lobby, Caribou County Courthouse, 159 South Main Street, Soda Springs, ID 83276, the following-described real property situated in Caribou County, Idaho (the “Property”): A parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE¼NW¼) of Section 22, Township 8 South, Range 39 East, Boise Meridian, the same combining all of the lands described in that Deed Instrument No. 116890 and Quitclaim Deed Instrument No 202221, all recorded in the records of Caribou County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE¼NW¼) of Section 22, Township 8 South, Range 39 East, Boise Meridian, the same being marked and witnessed by a 1 ¼ inch diameter Brass cap monument per that Corner Perpetuation and Filing Recorded Instrument No. 128124 and depicted upon that Record of Survey Instrument No. 167133 all in the records of Caribou County, Idaho, the same being South 89°56'23" East a distance of 2629.04 feet from the Northwest corner of said section; Thence North 89°56'23" West for a distance of 1279.82 feet (North 89°56' West 1279.64 feet by record) along the North boundary line of said section; Thence South 00°00'23" East for a distance of 336.53 feet (South 336.63 feet by record) along a fence line to a 5/8 inch reinforcement bar with cap tagged, "GVS PLS 9169" located at a fence corner, the same being on the North most corner of the lands described in that Quitclaim Deed Instrument No. 116890, as recorded in the records of said County, the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence South 60°08'23" East for a distance of 444.60 feet (South 60°08' East 444.6 feet by Record) along the Northeasterly boundary line of said lands to a found 3/4" pipe lo-cated on the Westerly right of way boundary line of Third West Street (Holmes Avenue by record) as depicted upon the Village of Bancroft Townsite Plat Instrument No. 7373, dated August 30, 1909, as recorded in the records of said County; Thence South 29°53'11" West (South 29°52' West by record) for a distance of 147.27 feet along said boundary line to a 5/8" reinforcement bar with cap tagged, "GVS PLS 9169" located on a fence line, the same being the Southeast corner of the lands described in said Quitclaim Deed Instrument No. 202221; Thence North 88°13'47" West for a distance of 311.83 feet along said fence line, the same being the South boundary line of said lands, to a 5/8 inch reinforcement bar with cap tagged, "GVS PLS 9169" located on a fence corner, the Southwest corner of the same; Thence North 00°05'08" West for a distance of 339.41 feet along a fence line the same being the combined West boundary lines of the above lands, the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 230 South 3rd West, Bancroft, ID 83217 Nissel Rena Baker, as Trustor conveyed the Property via a Deed of Trust dated June 12, 2020, in favor of Mort-gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, in which First American Title was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on June 12, 2020, as Instrument No. 204882, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value to Freedom Mortgage Corporation via an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated June 6, 2023 and recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on June 6, 2023, as Instrument No. 211286. Brigham J. Lundberg is the Successor Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Trustee recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on January 29, 2026 as Instrument No. 215727. Freedom Mortgage Corporation (“Beneficiary”) has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor failure to make monthly payments beginning September 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and inter-est due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default,

the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the prin-cipal sum of $144,596.47, interest in the sum of $3,088.97, escrow advances of $4,231.67, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,208.89, for a total amount owing of $156,126.00, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be in-curred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include Trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Benefi-ciary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmen-tal or health hazards. The Trustor, successor in interest to the Trustor, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in Idaho Code § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the ob-ligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Suc-cessor Trustee fees and attorney fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustor are named to comply with Idaho Code § 451506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obli-gation. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying infor-mation about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 17th day of March, 2026. Brigham J. Lundberg Successor Trustee

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LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that IDAWY Solid Waste District (District) has submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) a Closure and Post-Closure Plan for the IDAWY Caribou Landfill Facility (Facility) located at 1979 Central Road, Grace, ID 83241 (42°38'06"N 111°44'37"W). The purpose of this submission is to provide Closure and Post-Closure Plans in preparation for the closure and cessation of municipal solid waste landfilling activities at the Facility. This public notice is made pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.06.013, and as determined in Section 31-819 of Idaho Code. This application may be reviewed at the District office located at 241 S Main, Suite #3 Lower Left, Soda Springs, ID 83276, (208) 417-1625. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, except holidays. An electronic copy can also be downloaded at: https://swti.org/cariboucl. The public is invited to comment on these plans. The 30-day comment period commences with the first publication of this announcement starting the week of March 23, 2026. Written comments will be accepted during the public comment period and should be directed to IDEQ at: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Pocatello Regional Office, Attn: Dustyn Walker, 444 Hospital Way #300 Pocatello, ID 83201.

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In accordance with 39-423, Idaho Code, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Budget Committee (consisting of the Chairmen of the eight participating counties’ Boards of County Commissioners) will meet to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request of the District Board of Health. This meeting will serve as the required public hearing.

The Budget Committee meeting will be held at Southeastern Idaho Public Health, 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, Idaho, on May 28th, beginning at 9:30 a.m., to consider the proposed budget request of Southeastern Idaho Public Health of $9,111,039.

The FY2027 budget is comprised of four funding sources: 43.7% from subgrants, 25.4% from fees, 27.0% from counties, and 3.8% from district funds. More detailed information regarding the proposed budget is available from the Southeastern Idaho Public Health office, 55 East 1st South, Soda Springs, or the office of the Caribou County Clerk.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Caribou County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 27, 2026, in Room 206 of the Caribou County Courthouse, located at 159 South Main, Soda Springs, Idaho at the hour of 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding an ordinance of Caribou County, Idaho designating additional county noxious weeds, adopting state enforcement procedures, and providing for suspension of the three-reading rule.; and establishing an effective date of this ordinance.

Written correspondence will be received by the Caribou County Commissioners prior to the hearing. All correspondence should be mailed or hand delivered to the Caribou County Commissioners, 159 S Main, Soda Springs, ID 83276. All persons present at the hearing will be given the opportunity to be heard.

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available at the Caribou County Clerk’s Office or online at www.cariboucounty. us.

JILL STOOR Caribou County Clerk

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Tyler K. Olson - 8703

DAINES, THOMAS & SMITH, LLP

655 South 4th East, Suite 108

Preston, ID 83263

Phone: 208-852-1535 tyler@dtsattorneys.com

Attorneys for Personal Representative

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF QUAIN STACY PETERSON aka QWAIN STACY PETERSON, Deceased.

Case No. CV15-26-0060

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOSHUA PETERSON has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or their estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED March 31, 2026. DAINES, THOMAS & SMITH, LLP /s/Tyler K. Olson Tyler K. Olson Attorneys for Personal Representative 655 South 4th East, Suite 108 Preston, ID 83263 Phone: (208) 852-1535 tyler@dtsattorneys.com

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Legal Notice STATE OF IDAHO LAND LEASE OPPORTUNITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION OF LEASE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article IX, § 8 of the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code §§ 58-307, -310 and -313, the State of Idaho, Department of Lands (hereinafter “IDL”), will accept lease applications for public auctions of the lease set forth below. Lease application deadline for all leases is Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM (MT).

If more than one application is received for the lease, a live auction will take place in the future as determined by IDL. The lease will then be awarded to the bidder who will pay the highest premium bid therefore. Annual rental rates are established by IDL.

Detailed information regarding the lease, including a specific legal description of the property to be leased, rental rates, and instructions to complete application and fee can be obtained by visiting IDL’s website at www.idl.idaho. gov.

Lease No., New Lease No., Term, Use, Legal Description, County

M800048 , TBD, 10 Years, Industrial, .06 acres of Pts SWNESW, T07S, R40E, S12, Caribou County

Contact Ryan Woodland at 208-525-7167 for more information.

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Richard Lee Lemons Kern 180 N. 1st E. Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 208-530-0176 rick-kern88@yahoo.com

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

IN RE: Richard Lee Lemons Kern Legal Name

Case No. CV15-26-70

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult of Emancipated Minor)

A Petition to change the name of Richard Lee Lemons Kern, now residing in the City of Soda Springs, State of Idaho. The name will change to Richard Lee Lemons. The reason for the change in name is: I was abused by my biological father and do not want his last name.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 2:30 o'clock p.m. on (date) 05-27-2026 at the Caribou County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date: 04-09-2026

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Wendy Rasmussen by: Wendy Rasmussen Deputy Clerk

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Request for Proposals (RFP) to Design, Procure and Install Multi-Sports Court Facility at City of Bancroft Memorial Park

The City of Bancroft is requesting proposals to design, procure and install a multisport court facility at Bancroft Memorial Park located at 374 S. 2nd E., Bancroft, Idaho 83217

The City of Bancroft has received federal assistance to fund the project.

A copy of the RFP may be obtained at the following address or an electronic copy can be emailed by requesting one via email or phone: Kate Selvage Southeast Idaho Council of Governments 214 E. Center Street Pocatello, ID 83205 208-233-4535 EXT. 1030 Kate.selvage@sicog.org

The City will be hosting a PreBid Meeting to discuss the project, tour the project site and answer any questions related to the project. The PreBid Meeting will be at Bancroft Memorial Park, located at 374 S. 2nd E., Bancroft, Idaho 83217 on April 20th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance to the meeting is not required, but it is recommended.

Proposals are due by 3 P.M. MST, April 27th, 2026 and must be addressed as follows: Sealed Bid for Bancroft Memorial Park Attn: Debbie Swenson P.O. Box 39 Bancroft, Idaho 83217

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Joseph D. Perry, Mayor City of Bancroft #1218-04-23-26-T1

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Art Shows at Soda Springs Floral

Lucia Marie Crane, owner of Soda Springs Floral on Highway 30 next to Family Dollar, has been planning on retiring for a while now. She initially hoped to sell her floral shop to someone interested in continuing in that tradition, but after waiting for more than a year, she has decided to sell the property itself to whoever would like to use the space.

She will, however, not be going anywhere as a florist until after the extremely busy month of May.

“Graduations, proms, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day—I told people that I’ve worked with every year for years that I will definitely be here for them one more time,” Crane smiled.

After the rush, she plans to use her space to feature local artists in a gallery space. Over the last few years, Crane has featured a number of local artists inside her walls for month long shows. The events have been great chances for members of the arts community to meet with one another, catch up, and talk shop. They have also been a great way from members of the public

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to catch fine art on display locally, as well as the opportunity to speak with the artists.

“There isn’t really a gallery space in Soda Springs, so I’m hoping to create a version of one,” Crane said.

Between artists from Grace, Soda, Bancroft and beyond, as well as those from nearby Wyoming and Utah, Crane has spoken to a number of people who are interested in a place to show their work. On that note, “Art in the Garden” will be returning again this year to the Community Garden behind the Presbyterian Church. More information will be coming soon, so keep an eye out for the exact date and time.

Right now, Crane’s gallery features some of her own new work, mixing wildlife painting with “Zen tangle” style backgrounds to create a unique and different look at animal art. “I just wanted to try something different and see how it worked,” she said.

The paintings, as well as other art, can be seen during business hours at the shop, which is still open for floral business through May.

DEADLINE to submit items for CARIBOU COUNTY IS FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on May 12, 2026, at 6:05 p.m. before the Planning and Zoning Commission at Soda Springs City Hall, 9 West 2nd South to consider Caribou Bible Church’s application for a variance from the twenty-foot (20’) rear yard setback requirement in City Code 17.24.050. If granted, the variance would allow Caribou Bible Church to construct a twenty foot (20’) addition to the south end of the existing church sanctuary that would extend seven feet (7’) from the rear property line at 290 E 1st N, Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho. The property involved in this request is more specifically described as follows:

Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 8, Block 45, of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, according to the official plat thereof, and in accordance with Ordinance No.89 of said City of Soda Springs, Idaho, and running thence West along the North boundary line of Lots 8 and 7 of said Block 45, a distance of 263 ½ feet; thence South at right angles 181 feet; thence East at right angles 123 ½ feet; thence North at right angles 60 feet; thence East at right angles 140 feet to the East boundary line of Lot 8, aforesaid; thence North along said East boundary line of Lot 8, a distance of 121 feet to the point of beginning; in Caribou County, State of Idaho.

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

Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the above hearing should contact Soda Springs City Hall at 208-547-2600 at least seven (7) days before the hearing. Dated April 23, 2026.

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Melissa McDowell, Planning & Zoning Secretary

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Local Realtor receives “Best of 2026” from Business Rate

Caribou County realtor Alana Burns’ company Guardian Realty was recently awarded a “Best of 2026” award from Business Rate’s website. The site uses Google Reviews to determine its rankings, which means that Guardian’s review “benchmark score” is based on real reviews from real customers.

The overall “Benchmark "score came in at 273 when the average score is 230. Businesses are ranked within the same local service area and industry category, so the scores reflect a highly localized vote of confidence. The scores were based on more than 100 applicable reviews.

At the time of publication, Guardian has 103 reviews and a 5 star rating. Burns explained that “each of these reviews requires dedicated service for several months each to earn, so I’m really grateful and proud to have received this support!”

Burns is the broker and owner of Guardian Realty, and she founded the company in 2019 after becoming licensed in Idaho. She has been a licensed broker/salesperson since 2014. She originally worked in Nevada for a real estate firm before moving to Idaho in 2016.

Guardian currently has 3 licensees working with the brokerage: Brynna Zaharias, Ellie Smith and Hannah Beer, who sign on to the company slogan “We help you buy and sell real estate STRESS-FREE so you can actually ENJOY the process. All you have to do is hire us!”

Information and services can be found at the company website, GuardianRealtyID.com.

Burns graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah Tech University in 2013 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Marketing and Mass Communication (with experience and training in Journalism and film production). She is currently serving on

the Idaho Realtors Association Forms Committee and the Professional Standards Committee, and is a member of the 2026 Idaho Realtors Leadership Academy working to support and improve the state Realtors association, Realtor membership, and the real estate industry in Idaho as a whole, in various ways.

The Enterprise was excited to run a series of articles from Alana last year, updating people about important changes within the real estate industry. In our opinion, her outward-facing public communication on this issue was extremely helpful for those looking at real estate from the perspective of sellers, buyers, and agents.

Guardian Realty, and Burns herself, sponsors a number of events directly and indirectly throughout the year, including the annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the library in Soda Springs and many more. In fact, in September 2025, Burns was selected as a finalist for the Idaho Realtors Association “Good Neighbor Award” for her philanthropic commitment to the community in volunteering with the Friends of the Soda Springs City Park to fundraise for and install shade covers, a vending machine, bbq grills, picnic tables and trees at the Caribou CommUNITY playground at the Soda Springs City Park.

On a larger scale, Burns is currently drafting legislation to empower property owners against various forms of real estate fraud, and she is working with the Idaho Realtors Association and Senator Mark Harris to bring this bill to the 2027 legislative session.

In addition to all of that, she and her husband Travis develop real estate together, and in her words, “we complete DRASTIC home revocations in the area in an effort to provide updated, safe housing inventory for people to enjoy for decades to come, and to

bring more homes back into circulation!”

Looking at where she is now with Guardian, Burns remarked, “When I started my business I was new to the area and had no immediate client base to begin with. To eventually thrive in the local real estate market required an ongoing commitment/ dedication to providing 5-star service to all of my clients. Thankfully, I am now blessed to have repeat and referral business from people whose trust I have earned. Beginning as an outsider in a small town provided many

challenges through this journey, but I am so proud to have a flourishing company with a wonderful team of smart, ambitious women by my side; each committed to delivering quality service with integrity, great communication and market expertise. I love my clients and feel privileged that I get to work at a job I love so much with people who become close friends through the process!”

Congratulations to Alana and all the agents at Guardian Realty on their impressive accomplishment and continued amazing work!

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Spotted Spurge

Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is an annual weed in the spurge family. It grows close to the ground and forms a dense mat of vegetation invading gardens, cultivated agricultural areas, cracks in sidewalks, and thin lawns. It grows well in poor, compacted soil and loves full sun. Spotted spurge can grow up to 2 feet in diameter, produces seeds within 5 weeks of germination, and can produce two to three generations in a growing season. Spotted spurge is poisonous to sheep and has been shown to kill animals that consumed as little as 0.62% of their body weight within a few hours.

Spotted spurge has small elliptical-shaped, bright green leaves that have an irregular-purple spot in the center of each blade. The leaves are arranged opposite each other on the pink stems that radiate from a center underground taproot. A thick milky sap will exude from any point of the plant that is broken off.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Cultural – Applying a mulch layer 3 inches thick on planting beds will reduce seed germination. Soil sterilization by covering the soil with sheets of clear plastic for 4 to 6 weeks during the summer can effectively reduce the number of seeds in an area where temperatures are above 90°F.

• Mechanical – Hand-pull any plants before seed is set. Remove as much of the root as possible. Make sure to carefully dispose of plant material to ensure seeds are not left behind. Mowing is an ineffective way to control spotted spurge because of its low growth habit. Hand pulling or tillage is the preferred method of mechanical weed control, just be aware

that any plant material can vegetatively reproduce and sprout new plants.

• Chemical – Preemergent chemicals can help prevent outbreaks of spotted spurge if you apply them in late winter before weed seeds germinate. Postemergent herbicides are also available. 2,4-D, Dicamba, Fluroxypryr, Flumioxazin, and MCPP have all proven to provide good control of spotted spurge, for best control use a combination of one or more of the herbicides listed. As with all chemical pest control, always read and follow herbicide label directions!

Tom Jacobsen, University of Idaho Extension Educator in Fremont County. (208) 624-3102 tjacobsen@uidaho.edu and Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Educator in Caribou County. (208) 547-3205

4-H/FFA SE Idaho Beef Judging Clinic and Contest

On Friday, members of Southeast Idaho 4-H and FFA Chapters, as well as members of the public, gathered at Dirk and Marnie Johnson’s Sale Barn in Bancroft for a great chance to learn and sharper their skills.

The event involved a clinic, during which participants learned what beef judges look for in sale animals. The information is incredibly helpful for those raising their own beef as part of a Fair project, or looking at becoming a judge, a producer, or buyer down the road.

The beef used in the contest were all judged by an experienced livestock judge first, and then participants gave their own scores. Those with values closest to the judge’s earned the highest scores through the rounds.

The winners are as follows:

Seniors – 1st Coy Hatch, 2nd Cashlee Smith, 3rd Brooke Wakefield

Juniors – 1st Ty Schuman (Franklin County), 2nd Tanna Johnson, 3rd Hank Hansen (Bear Lake)

Intermediate – 1st Cort Banks, 2nd Dakota Johnson, 3rd Allie Hansen (Bear Lake)

Adult winners – 1st Dawn Ashby (Franklin County), 2nd Aynsley Beutler

Sports

Lady Cardinals Finish a Tough Week

BY JODY REEVES

oming off of a successful tournament in Glenns Ferry the Lady Cardinals had a very busy week last week. The Lady Cardinals started the week hosting Salmon on Tuesday then traveled to Malad to face a tough Lady Dragons team on Wednesday. Then Friday and Saturday it was back to Malad to play in a tournament where they faced West Jefferson, American Falls, Bear Lake, and Ririe. I am sure that the Lady Cardinals were hoping to ride the momentum that they had built in Glenns Ferry into last week's very busy and competitive schedule, but that wasn't in the cards. Going up against top tier teams like Malad and Bear Lake did not help their cause. They also struggled against 4A American Falls. They did fare a little better against Salmon, Ririe and West Jefferson but ultimately fell in those games as well. Against Salmon the Lady Cardinals grabbed an early one run lead after the first inning and held it for the next two innings. Going into the fourth inning the Lady Cardinals led six runs to four but the Lady Savages had a big inning and snatched the lead away. Over the final three innings the Lady Savages controlled the game and outscored Soda Springs five to two. In that game Ally Ozburn earned three RBI’s, but once again it was Alyana Davis that led the batting for Soda Springs. Davis swatted two big home runs and was a perfect three for three at the plate. Davis also threw an astounding one hundred seventy-one pitches earning fifteen strikeouts along the way.

The Lady Cardinals have two huge conference games this week. They will host West Side on Wednesday before traveling to Declo on Friday.

North Gem Track Runs In Murtaugh

BY JODY REEVES

The North Gem track team took their talents to Murtaugh last week to compete in the Barry Espil meet. The meet featured all small schools most of which are located in the Magic Valley. The Cowboys mens and womens teams battled hard and finished right in the middle of the pack when it came to team scores. The boys team finished sixth out of eleven teams while the girls ended in fifth. The Cowboys put up some solid performances and even competed in the unusual event of a mixed 4x100 throwers relay.

For the boys team Alex Curtis continued to show that he has sprinters speed as he finished in sixth place overall in the 100 meter dash while also being a key member of both the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams. Stockton and Stone Wight turned in new personal best times in the 800 meter race with Stockton earning a top five finish. Stone had his best finish in the 3200 meters where he finished in third place. The Cowboys had a large contingent of throwers compete with freshman Bryan Egley having the best day of them all. Egley was the top finisher among his teammates in all three throwing events and came

away with new personal best distances in the shot put and javelin. Rounding out the field events for the Cowboys were Jeremiah Perry who placed sixth in the long jump and Coy Hatch who came in fourth place in the triple jump.

In the girls 100 meter dash Indyana Hatch was the top finisher for the Lady Cowboys just edging out Sadie Daniels by two one hundredths of a second. Hatch then went on to a third place finish in the 400 while setting a new personal best time closely followed by Gracie Christensen who placed fourth in the race. The Lady Cowboys were able to earn a second place finish in the medley relay with the team of Sadie Daniels, Mariah O’Brien, Gracie Christensen and Indyana Hatch. Madalyn Barnes had a great day in the throwing events. Barnes earned a personal best distance in the shot put, placed fourth in the discus and then earned a second place finish in the javelin with yet another personal best distance. Indyana Hatch continued her solid day with a fifth place finish in the long jump.

In the rare mixed throwers relay the Cowboys once again finished in the middle of the pack ending in fifth place out of eight teams.

The mixed relay had to consist of all throwers two of which were male and the other two female. The Cowboys put up the team of William Wakley, John Roberts, Kymberli Jensen, and Bailey Perkins. These events are always a crowd favorite and give the throwers a chance to experience being on a relay team.

This week the Cowboys are scheduled to compete at the West Side Invitational on Thursday.

Boys Results

100M Sprint: Alex Curtis 12.36, Jeremiah Perry 12.86, Coy Hatch 13.57, Bryan Egley 14.34, McCoy Frandsen 15.60, Treysen Harding 15.74, Brandon Lee 16.42

800M Run: Stockton Wight 2:22.89, Stone Wight 2:31.27, Coy Hatch 2:33.56

3200M Run: Stone Wight 12:05.89

4x100 Relay: Jeremiah Perry, Stone Wight, Alex Curtis, Stockton Wight 51.70

4x200 Relay: Jeremiah Perry, Stone Wight, Alex Curtis, Stockton Wight 1:46.76

Shot Put: Bryan Egley 28’3, William Wakley 25’11, John Roberts 25’, McCoy Frandsen 24’4, Treysen Harding 22’7.5

Discus: Bryan Egley 67’11, William Wakley 61’6, John Roberts 61’1, McCoy Frandsen 57’6, Treysen Harding

47’2

Javelin: Bryan Egley 94’, William Wakley 76’6, McCoy Frandsen 57’8, John Roberts 36’1 Long Jump: Jeremiah Perry 14’8.5, Brandon Lee 11’5

Triple Jump: Coy Hatch 31’10

Girls Results

100M Sprint: Indyana Hatch 14.27, Sadie Daniels 14.29, Gracie Christensen 14.55, Mariah O’Brien 15.78, Manalyn Barnes 15.82, Olivia Rindlisbaker 15.92, Ciara O’Brien 16.64, Kymberlie Jensen 16.84

400M Sprint: Indyana Hatch 1:07.74, Gracie Christensen 1:10.57, Olivia Rindlisbaker 1:18.33

800M Run: Kymberlie Jensen 3:30.91

Medley Relay: Sadie Daniels, Mariah O’Brien, Gracie Christensen, Indyana Hatch 2:09.62

Shot Put: Madalyn Barnes 25’4

Discus: Madalyn Barnes 85’2.5, Bailey Perkins 43’8

Javelin: Madalyn Barnes 82’4, Ciara O’Brien 60’10, Kymberli Jensen 48’3, Mariah O’Brien 44’10

Long Jump: Indyana Hatch 13’10, Sadie Daniels 12’1, Ciara O’Brien 11’6, Mariah O’Brien 10’11, Bailey Perkins 9’8.5, Olivia Rindlisbaker 9’2

Mixed Throwers 4x100 Relay: William Wakley, John Roberts, Kymberli Jensen, Bailey Perkins 58.70

Records Fall At The Direct. Com Invitational

BY JODY REEVES

The Grace and Soda Springs track teams took part in the Direct.com Invitational last weekend. The meet takes place over a two day period and is meant to simulate a state track meet. For the past several years this meet has taken place at Davis Field on the campus of Idaho State University. This year there were just shy of forty teams in attendance with hundreds of athletes competing. The teams in attendance came from as far away as Kellogg and were of every size with the largest school in attendance being Hillcrest. Our local teams had some respectable performances. The boys teams fared a little better than the girls teams in this meet. The Cardinals boys team had the best finish coming in just outside of the top ten as a team and placed eleventh. The Grizzlies boys team were just a few slots behind them in fifteenth place. The Lady Cardinals tied for nineteenth place while the Lady Grizzlies finished in twenty-sixth.

Unlike many of the regular season meets this meet consisted of preliminary races to qualify for finals. With dozens of athletes from all over the state competing in each event just making the finals was a tall order. We did have a handful of local athletes make it to finals with a select few able to finish in the top ten of all competitors.

The Lady Grizzlies had just one girl make the top ten but did have a few other girls qualify for finals and come very close to that top ten threshold. Brooklyn Porter earned season best times in both the 800 and 1600 meter races. Brooklyn finished thirteenth in the 800 and twelfth in the 1600. In the 100 meter hurdles freshman Brielle Yost made the finals where she ran a new personal best time and finished in seventeenth place. Fellow hurdler Bella Eddins made the finals in both hurdle races placing sixteenth in the 100’s and thirteenth in the 300’s. Lastly but certainly not least Haiden Osborn earned a huge personal record in the javelin where she finished seventh. That throw not only was a new personal record but is now the new school record for the Lady Grizzlies and Osborn is just a sophomore.

The Lady Cardinals managed to get three girls in the top ten in an individual event with a few others qualifying for finals. Madilyn Kempe made the finals in the 100 meter dash where she finished nineteenth overall. Rosie Harris made the finals in the 200 meter sprint finishing in fourteenth place. In addition to her performance on the track Harris also earned a top ten finish in the pole vault ending in eighth place overall. Distance specialist Ellie Wood did her thing and hit season best times in both the 800 and 1600 meter races. Wood finished in thirteenth place in the 1600 and grabbed a top ten spot coming in fifth in the 800 meters. Soleil Somsen and Andi Carpenter both hit new personal best distances in the discus where Carpenter finished eighteenth and Somesen came in fifteenth. Somsen also just cracked the top ten in the shot put finishing in tenth overall.

The Grace boys also saw some great individual performances. Gavin Draper just missed out on a top ten finish in the javelin coming in in twelfth place. Adrian Mejia earned a season best time in the 800 meter race finishing in nineteenth place. Sensational sophomore Carter Mecham

continues to impress. Mecham ran a personal best time in the 200 meter dash and finished in fifth place and then backed that performance up with a blazing fast 400 meter race where he finished in second place overall. In the two hurdle races both Parker Yost and Jonah Wilkerson made the finals. Yost ran a season best time in the 300’s and finished in eighteenth place and did even better in the 110's where he finished thirteenth. But it was Wilkerson who had the big day. Jonah placed eighth in the 110’s then broke the school record in the 300’s on his way to placing third overall.

The Soda Springs boys team had some phenomenal performances as well. Landon Moldenhauer and Kage Kirby were able to race in the rare 2000 meter steeplechase where Kirby finished in sixteenth place and Moldenhauer earned a top ten finish coming in eighth place overall. Moldenhauer wasn't finished there.

Landon vaulted his way to a second place finish in the pole vault while teammate Jace Garbett finished in sixteenth place. Zayden Garbett qualified for finals in the 300 meter hurdles and just missed the top ten finishing eleventh. Jaxson Horsley performed well in the 400 meter race where he ran a personal best time and finished in eleventh place. Horsley also participated in the triple jump where he was able to finish in thirteenth place. Fellow jumper Landon Martinsen jumped a season best distance in the long jump and finished in seventeenth place. Finally Cole Garbett had yet another dominating performance. Cole took the top spot in both the discus and shot put. In the shot put Cole was able to throw a personal best distance and break the school record. He now holds the school record in both events.

Cardinals Fall To Malad

BY JODY REEVES

Due to some typical east Idaho Spring weather the Soda Springs Cardinals baseball team was limited to just a single game last week. That game was on the road at Malad. The Dragons are always a formidable foe and that would hold true in this game. The Cardinals failed to earn any runs over the first three innings of the game. In fact they were only able to get on base a handful of times. The Dragons on the other hand put up three runs in each of their first two at

bats. Then in the bottom of the third Malad really went to work driving in eight additional runs. In the top of the fourth the Cardinals were finally able to get on the board with a single run but still had a mountain to climb. Step one was to hold the Dragons scoreless in the bottom of the fourth which the Cardinals did accomplish. The next step would be to have a monstrous inning in the top of the fifth in order to force the game to continue into a sixth inning. Unfortunately the Cardinals themselves were held scoreless and the game ended

Grace Girls Results

800M Run: Brooklyn Porter 2:29.58, Ashley King 2:42.05

100M Hurdles: Bella Eddins 17.73, Brielle Yost 17.77

300M Hurdles: Bella Eddins 50,89

4x200 Relay: Brynlee Hubbard, Callie Yost, Brooklyn Porter, Jeanaelie Shaffer 1:57.83

Medley Relay: Jeanaelie Shaffer, Callie Yost, Brooklyn Porter, Bella Eddins 2:02.59

Shot Put: Brielle Yost 26’4, Addison Wright 22’7

Discus: Haiden Osborn 87’9

Javelin: Haiden Osborn 98’5, Ashley King 64’5

Long Jump: Jeanaelie Shaffer 13’7, Addison Wright 11’11, Alayna Smith 11’8, Brynlee Hubbard 10’1

Grace Boys Results

200M Sprint: Carter Mecham 23.10

400M Sprint: Carter Mecham 49.62

800M Run: Adrian Mejia 2:07.05

110M Hurdles: Jonah Wilkerson 16.41, Parker Yost 17.04

300M Hurdles: Jonah Wilkerson 39.75, Parker Yost 43.91

4x200 Relay: Parker Yost, Carter Mecham, Bryant Moss, Adrian Mejia 1:36.86

4x400 Relay: Carter Mecham, Gavin Draper, Jonah Wilkerson, Adrian Mejia 3:31.19

Shot Put: Case Williams 34’9, Luke Moss 30’11

Discus: Case Williams 104’4

Javelin: Gavin Draper 128’7, Bryant Moss 96’5

Triple Jump: Bryant Moss 35’5.5

Soda Springs Girls Results

100M Sprint: Madilyn Kempe 13.65

200M Sprint: Rosie Harris 27.96

800M Run: Ellie Wood 2:26.30

1600M Run: Ellie Wood 5:41.98

3200M Run: Brinley Kunz 13:23.46

4x100 Relay: Emery Lakey, Danalee Frandsen, Riley Goode, Madilyn Kempe 1:00.18

4x200 Relay: Rosie Harris, Emery

without the Dragons needing to take their final at bat. There is not a lot to say about this game even from a stats perspective. The Cardinals only managed to get three hits and one run. The coaches seem to be pleased with the work of Junior Horsley on the mound as he once again had the bulk of the work in this game. Horsley threw seventy-four pitches but only ended with a pair of strikeouts. For the most part this was one of those games that you put behind you and don't think too long about.

Originally the Cardinals were set

Lakey, Madilyn Kempe, Ellie Wood 1:51.32

Medley Relay: Emery Lakey, Madilyn Kempe, Rosie Harris, Ellie Wood 1:55.74

Shot Put: Soleil Somsen 31’11, Andi Carpenter 29’4, Karlee Zander 19’10

Discus: Soleil Somsen 94’4, Andi Carpenter 90’1, Karlee Zander 50’2 Javelin: Andi Carpenter 48’ Pole Vault: Rosie Harris 8’6 Long Jump: Emery Lakey 14’2.5, Kristin Hansen 11’8.25

Triple Jump: Kristin Hansen 27’7.5

Soda Springs Boys Results

400M Sprint: Jaxson Horsley 52.08

800M Run: James Birch 2:26.95

1600M Run: James Birch 5:31.40

2000M Run: Landon Moldenhauer 7:10.65, Kage Kirby 7:22.99, Jordan Clarke 8:40.06

3200M Run: Johnathan Beutler 11:32.18, James Birch 12:16.59

300M Hurdles: Zayden Garbett 42.97

4x100 Relay: Owen Miller, Dawson McAlister, Jace Garbett, Zayden Garbett 47.64

4x200 Relay: Owen Miller, Dawson McAlister, Jace Garbett, Zayden Garbett 1:41.68, Bodie Kern, Ky Gunn, Kellen Garbett, Caleb Hansen 1:44.29

4x400 Relay: Landon Martinsen, Kage Kirby, Jace Garbett, Jaxson Horsley 3:34.50

Medley Relay: Zayden Garbett, Jaxson Horsley, Landon Martinsen, Landon Modenhauer 3:50.9, Bodie Kern, Jordan Clarke, James Birch, Jonathan Beutler 4:22.66

Shot Put: Cole Garbett 55’2, Carson Cook 34’10, Carson Golightly 19’10

Discus: Cole Garbett 173’5, Carson Cook 97’10

Javelin: Carson Cook 104’3

Pole Vault: Landon Moldenhauer 13’6, Jace Garbett 10’6

Long Jump: Landon Martinsen 19’3.75, Bodie Kern 15’5, Kellen Garbett 15’4.5, Jay Liechty 15’1

Triple Jump: Jaxson Horsley 38’4, Landon Martinsen 36’5

to host the Dragons in the later part of last week but as was mentioned weather forced that game to be rescheduled for this week. After a slow week last week the Cardinals have a much busier week this week. They traveled to Bear Lake on Tuesday before hosting a double header against North Fremont on Wednesday. The Cardinals then have their make-up game with Malad on Thursday before traveling to Declo on Friday.

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