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December 18, 2025 | Vol. 2 No. 51
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Former Idaho Inmate Alleges Staff Sexual Abuse Ignored as IDOC Reviews Safety Policies
Tatum Dodge performed a heavenly solo on “The Manger of Bethlehem.”
Kim Mumford and Tanner Davis performed vocal solos on “O Come All You Unfaithful.”
The Music of the Season On Sunday, the Soda Springs High School Auditorium was host to the 38th annual Caribou Community Choir and Orchestra Candle Light Christmas Concert. The orchestra and choir practiced separately for the most part in the lead up to the performance, other than two weekend rehearsals, so this was their first chance to hear what the combined force of the two parts was. Following the candlelight processional and a welcome and invocation, the performance began with the full group, and a stirring rendition of “Oh Holy Night.” The Choir then performed “White is the Winter Night.”
During the remainder of the program, the orchestra performed “The First Noel” and “Sleigh Ride” as instrumentals. The latter’s performance included the amazing guest percussion of Rodger Sorensen, who performed on the bullwhip. The Choir perform “Let it Snow,” “Betelehemu (Nigerian Christmas Song),” “Once in Royal David’s City,” and “Star of Bethlehem.” “O Come All You Unfaithful” featured amazing solo work by Tanner Davis, and Kim Mumford in a powerful delivery. “The Manger of Bethlehem,” and The Hallelujah Chorus” were performed by the groups together.
Guest vocalist Tatum Dodge was outstanding as the soloist for the former song, and the audience enthusiastically joined in on the latter. Directors for the evening included Tanner Davis, Kimberly Mumford, Vince Burgoyne, and Anne Olorenshaw, who each took their turns directing the joyful, but appropriately reverential music. Accompanists for the concert were Michele Hart, Kim Mumford, Amy McCurdy, and Jeannine Robinett. The Board of Directors for the group includes: Chairperson Wade Olorenshaw, Vice Chairperson Vince Burgoyne, Executive Director Kathleen Campbell, Executive Choir Director Kimberly Mumford, Executive Orchestra Director Anne Olorenshaw, Secretary Wade Olorenshaw, Orchestra Librarian Diana Mickelsen, Choir Librarian Dianna Mickelsen, Treasurer Wade Olorenshaw, Properties Manager Garrett Hill. Bob & Marilyn Kukachka, and Rodger Sorensen are donors. It was an amazing concert and the musicians and directors deserve all the credit in the world. They are listed below for that purpose. There was an improv set after the performance as guests left, featuring Morgan Hill, Garrett Hill, Ralph Peterson, Tanner Davis, and Vince Burgoyne. CHOIR MEMBERS SOPRANO: DianaMickelson, Er-
As the concert ended, a long ovation was absolutely warranted.
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Toys for Tots raise needed funds at Porters
General manager Stephanie Rempe and the fantastic staff were part of the crew that hosted Porters Pub’s “Toys for Tots” donation drive and raffle on Saturday evening. The evening featured donations from many local businesses which were raffled off to a crowded room full of participants, all while enjoying the house special spaghetti and meatballs. A special note should be made that the meatballs, made by owner Bill Parris, were an absolute homerun. Proceeds from the dinner were donated directly to the Toys for Tots program, which provides toys to area children during the holidays. The Spaghetti sales were donated directly to the Toys for Tots organization, which raises funds to provide toys at Christmas for those who need them. Regional coordinator for Southeast Idaho Toys for Tots Stephanie Bercier and her husband Simon operate out of Pocatello, but cover seven surrounding counties in their jurisdiction. The counties included in their Toys for Tots region are Bannock, Bingham, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power. Together with volunteers Jen Warner and Cezanne Allen, they managed the raffle events for the evening. “It’s been good. We have around the same number of families to cover, but donations in general are definitely down,” Stephanie Bercier said. “Events like this are very important.” Last year was the first year that Bercier, and her husband Simon were in charge of the process. In that time, they’ve spent a lot of time organizing and collecting items for Christmas. “We’re there from 8 in the morning until midnight, a lot of times,” Annette Linford said. Due to a number of factors, the somewhat uncertain state of the economy being one, and higher unemployment being another, “donations are down everywhere right now, and the emotion of the applicants is a lot higher than last year,” Simon said.
Illinois Candidate Shares Painful Memory Behind His Run for Governor
An Illinois gubernatorial candidate is sharing the most painful moment of his life as he opens up about the tragedy that reshaped his family. Marcus Ellery, a former state senator now running for governor, recalled the heartbreaking day he had to tell his eight-year-old grandson, Liam, that the boy’s parents and two younger siblings had died in a helicopter crash during a weekend trip in Colorado. Ellery said he waited until Liam was safely surrounded by relatives before breaking the news. “There’s no way to prepare a child for something like that,” he said. “His world changed in a sentence.” The loss, Ellery added, has strengthened his resolve to advocate for improved aviation safety and expanded family support services across Illinois.
Charges Dropped Against BYU-Idaho Student Accused in Costco Baby Incident
On Saturday, Porter’s held a Toys For Tots fundraiser to support the thousands of kids in the southeast Idaho region helped by the organization.
Despite the tense climate, the Berciers have found that there are still many people willing to give, especially for the Christmas season. “The response from the community is overwhelming for us,” Stephanie said. Porter’s is part of that response, as it has been in the past. “It’s a great thing, and we love to do it,” Stephanie Rempe said. Among the many donors who also stepped up were Bill Mullen and Minor Thompson, Tshasha Harding and Destiny TOYS FOR TOTS On Page 2
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A former Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) inmate says her repeated reports of sexual abuse by prison staff were dismissed for years, spotlighting potential gaps in the system as state officials review policies on prisoner safety and misconduct reporting. Andrea Weiskircher, 43, who spent decades in state custody, told reporters she and other incarcerated women endured harassment and coercion by correctional officers — often in areas without surveillance — and that formal complaints were frequently marked “unfounded” or received minimal investigation. The allegations are part of a wider InvestigateWest series that found systemic failures to properly investigate or hold staff accountable. In response, IDOC Director Bree Derrick said the department is reviewing sexual misconduct policies, public records practices, and inmate education on rights. Lawmakers are also discussing strengthening state law to better criminalize abuse by staff. Advocates say more must be done to protect people in custody and ensure accountability.
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Prosecutors have dropped felony kidnapping charges against a 24-year-old BYU-Idaho student accused of taking a shopping cart with a baby inside at the Idaho Falls Costco on Nov. 24. Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal announced Thursday that new surveillance footage did not clearly show criminal intent, and the evidence no longer met the legal standard required to proceed. The student, identified as Michael Garrison Raine, had been charged after the baby’s mother reported her four-week-old infant missing. Investigators initially had limited camera views, but additional angles showed Raine had his own cart and did not appear to leave the store or act suspiciously. Authorities said charges could be reconsidered if new evidence emerges.
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Harding, Lallatin’s Food Town, Broulims Grocery Store, Ace Hardware, Main Street Diner, Stockman’s Bar, The Flower Box, Jerry Giles, Bailey Creek HOA, Caribou Ford and Liberty Jeep, Karly’s Kuts, Wicked Brew, Vortex via Dave’s Tackle & Sports, American Built, Git It Developed 3-D Printing, as well as individual donors who gave directly to the Porter’s donation box.
Raffle tickets were sold at the $1 and $5 level. While a total from the evening was not available as of press time, the event was busy, and donors were generous. Thanks goes to everyone in a generous community who donated to a worthy cause. Porters is open throughout the week except Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. the rest of the week. While the meatballs were a rare treat, the regular menu is also amazing.
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HOW TO APPLY • Pick up an application at the Soda Springs School District Office, 250 E 2nd S, Soda Springs, ID 83276 • Call (208) 547-3371 for more information Download an application at sodaschools.org Contact Information Dawn Peterson Phone: (208) 547-3371 Fax: (208) 547-4878
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As we get closer to the 250th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we will bring you a parallel monthly look at some of the events that led to that destination.
Hudsyn was hoping for a Stanley and Tate was hoping for a rifle.
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Music
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
A Candlelight service will be held at the Presbyterian church on December 24 at 7 p.m. The program will feature a short service of scripture readings and carols. Heavenly harp music, provided by Heidi Walker, will be played prior to the service. There will also be special music during the service. The service is open to everyone, and should be a meditative way to usher in Christmas.
1775 Calendar December 1-3: General Richard Montgomery arrives to join Benedict Arnold’s forces at Quebec; the siege begins. December 9: Patriots win the Battle of Great Bridge in Virginia, a key Southern victory. December 12: Washington appoints Henry Knox as colonel of the new artillery regiment. December 13: Washington issues orders for sustaining the siege of Boston through winter, emphasizing militia integration and use of captured arms. December 23: Thomas Paine publishes “The American Crisis,” a powerful pamphlet boosting morale. December 31: The combined American forces launch a desperate, failed assault on Quebec, resulting in the death of General Montgomery and wounding of Arnold, marking a major defeat in the North. Focus on Thomas Paine’s “American Crisis” Beginning with some of the most famous words ever written, Paine’s pamphlet is one of the most significant documents composed during the American Revolutionary War. The words are fierce, proud, and defiant. Here is a selection from the introduction: “THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper
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ORCHESTRA MEMBERS VIOLIN 1 - Kathleen Campbell, Keith Crandall, Debbie Hansen, Elizabeth Olorenshaw VIOLIN 2 - Christine Lake, London Galloway, Ashley Lind, Chloe Olsen. VIOLA - Dean Lake CELLO - Tanner Davis, Isaiah Olsen, Diana Mickelsen, Wade Olorenshaw, Mark Jackson DOUBLE BASS - Anne Olorenshaw FLUTES - Amy McCurdy, Laura Lind, Kim Mendenhall BASSOON - Oliver Mitchell OBOE - Rachel Mitchell CLARINET - Crystal Galloway, Greshen Clegg FRENCH HORN -Cherney Cunningham, Jackie Winward, Abigail Clegg, Michael Mitchell TRUMPET - Vince Burgoyne, Albert Johnson TROMBONE - Aaron Walker, Ralph Peterson PERCUSSION - Garrett Hill PIANO - Kimberly Mumford
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price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but “to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER,” and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God. Whether the independence of the continent was declared too soon, or delayed too long, I will not now enter into as an argument; my own simple opinion is, that had it been eight months earlier, it would have been much better. We did not make a proper use of last winter, neither could we, while we were in a dependent state. However, the fault, if it were one, was all our own*; we have none to blame but ourselves. But no great deal is lost yet. All that Howe has been doing for this month past, is rather a ravage than a conquest, which the spirit of the Jerseys, a year ago, would have quickly repulsed, and which time and a little resolution will soon recover. * The present winter is worth an age, if rightly employed; but, if lost or neglected, the whole continent will partake of the evil; and there is no punishment that man does not deserve, be he who, or what, or where he will, that may be the means of sacrificing a season so precious and useful. I have as little superstition in me as any man living, but my secret opinion has ever been, and still is, that God Almighty will not give up a people to military destruction, or leave them unsupportedly to perish, who have so earnestly and so repeatedly sought to avoid the calamities of war, by every decent method which wisdom could invent. Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as I do not, I cannot see on what grounds the king of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house-breaker, has as good a pretence as he. C Y
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Ribbon Cutting at the Farm Stand on Afton’s Way last Friday.
The Farm Stand on Afton’s Way Afton Marowelli cut the ribbon in front of the Farm Stand at 2438 Afton’s Way last Friday. A number of the vendors which will be selling their merchandise from the Stand (many of whom have been selling since the stand unofficial started earlier this year) were on hand to help. Allissa Galindo is one of the many vendors who have been using the Farm Stand as a way to support their income. She has been with Afton “since she started it up in the trailer, I’m pretty sure,” Galindo says. Galindo had been doing farm work, but conditions of her pregnancy required her to make some changes, and that brought her to the Farm Stand. “I like it—I get to stay home. It’s hard to beat.” The Farm Stand provides a convenient hyperlocal marketplace for the vendors who can keep their products available for purchase without the need for a full retail space or a fulltime employee to monitor the transactions. In that sense, it’s a very DIY approach to marketing and sales. The approach also seems to have created a strong sense of shared effort between Marowelli and the vendors, who playfully gathered together for the ribbon cutting. Afton’s personality inspires that sort of reaction. “Thank you all for coming—we really appreciate it.” Marowelli said, armed with enormous scissors. “I’m not good at this, so I’m going to just wing it,” she said, to laughter. “We’re up to about 50 vendors, all southeast Idaho small businesses. We’re open seven days a week 8a.m. to 8 p.m. If the lights are off, they’re automatic— so even if they are off, you’re okay to go inside anytime the door’s not locked. I really appreciate you guys coming—thank you!” Following the dispatching of a stubborn ribbon, she continued. “My passion is small businesses in the community. I love small businesses, I love supporting local. A couple of the vendors are from further out, but I feel like if we bring those in it helps keep the rest of you local, because you can come out here and shop, rather than go to Pocatello for those items. The main reason I started it was to help small businesses—I’ve been there before and I know how hard it is.” A table was set up for visitors to
sample some of the products at the Farm Stand and meet some of the vendors who sold them. Many of the vendors were from right in or near Soda Springs, like Stacey Rasmussen from Thunder Mountain Elk Ranch. Samples of elk jerky were available. “This is just a small sampling of the flavors we have,” she noted. Kathy Torgesen, from Hilltop Honey, is even closer. She could literally point her house out from the Farm Stand. “I have beeswax products— soaps, lotions, various balms, deodorants, candles, beard balm, moustache wax…we have a lot!” Torgesen started making the beeswax products just this summer, but has come to love it. The house she pointed out is also where the bees who make the product live. “We have the beeswax product here—there is also Brown’s Honey, so we don’t double up on that.” Bear Lake County’s Tammy Robinson from Robinson Beef and Dairy Ranch was also there. “We have a variety of raw milk products, including both cow and goat milk. We also make cheeses.” There were curds, milk samples, and “I grow the tomato and basil in my garden,” she said. Some were from even farther away, like Aliyah Gamino and Alex Carlson, who came down from Blackfoot for the opening. Their Ghost Goodies product is a dog food and treat line. “We just did our two years in November.” They meet with Afton in Pocatello to restock the farm stand every week. Normally, the stand accepts Venmo and exact cash. Payment points are in the Farm Stand building, which is located in a residential neighborhood at the extreme west end of the Soda Springs city area (by second bridge). Purchasers are asked to pay for and then log their transactions. The premises are of course surveilled, but otherwise the experience is very informal, friendly, and straightforward. Wicked Brew was there to provide coffee and treats. Baked Fresh Sourdough, Brown’s Honey, Bucket O’ Balls, Galindo Homestead, Thunder Mountain Elk Ranch, Rocky Top Goat Soap, LeapKnot Coffee, Caribou Carmels, Pure Hygge Simmers, HillTop Honey, Heritage Family Farms, Brown’s Bees, Robinson Beef and Dairy Ranch, Missupcycled, Ghost Goodies, and many more.
Enders has hosted several events in recent months, and may start hosting an open mic night next year.
Open mic planned for Enders It isn’t set in stone yet, but the Soda Springs Rec Department is working on plans to use the Enders building for a regular or semi-regular open mic night starting sometime next year. The bimonthly night would be open to the public and free. The Enders Hotel is currently owned by the city, having been gifted to it by the Maughan family several years ago. While “a blessing and a curse” is probably taking it too far, the status of the building has been something of an issue for the city administration as they work at figuring out how to best serve the interests Soda Springs as it is today, as well as the city’s history, of which Enders is an integral part. The building has been the site of restaurants, a museum, a coffee bar, a gift shop, and other permutations over the years. Most recently, the building was run as a hotel and event center. There are long term plans being evaluated at the state level to make the Enders and the nearby geyser the centerpieces of a state park. The idea was proposed by mayor-elect Paul Gritton earlier in the year, and has gained the support of members of the current city council, the Caribou County Historical Society, and state Senator Mark Harris, among others. “One thing I have learned,” Gritton noted during a recent city council meeting, “is that anything that involves that much government is going to take a long time.” While the city waits to see what the next step for the building is, it has been renting it out for events to the public and local groups. The Friends of the Library’s Festival of Trees is probably the largest event so far held in the location, along with the SSHS Homecoming dance, and a Turner job fair. A rental agreement is available at the city office. The building is a perfect location for all kinds of activities, and it is centrally located. Rec Director Jessica Thurman and Assistant Rec Director Amber Torgesen have come up with an idea to use the building to fill a role that is mostly missing in Soda Springs—a large venue for music and poetry performances. The idea was first officially raised during the most recent city council meeting. The initial plan, as presented, is to open the building to an open mic session on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month on a day to be finalized.
The idea, as presented to the council, is to provide an open venue for those who want to share their talents, but the event will be somewhat organically structured based on the attendees that week. Thurman and Torgesen will encourage local writers, musicians, poets, and others to come share their talents. Because the kitchen hood vent in the building has not been inspected for official use, the kitchen will not be available. As a result, Thurman stated that they would look at speaking with food trucks about providing quick food outside the venue. The Rec Department has committed to clean up. It was the issue of cleanliness that caught the council’s attention most, although not in the obvious sense. While the council received the proposal with interest, there was a little trepidation tied to the nature of the event. Due to the fact that the event would truly be an open mic, members of the council wanted to make sure that the proceedings would be suitable for families with children. “We want families involved in it,” Councilmember Ryan Carpenter said. Councilmen Gritton and Worthington echoed the sentiment. Thurman communicated that one of the Rec Department members would be in attendance during every event, and would make it quite clear through to all participants and attendees that it was intended as a family-friendly experience. There is a lot of talent in Caribou County, and this summer’s “Party at the Rock” show at Kelly Park demonstrated that there indeed was an appetite for musical performances in public venues. Occasional comedy shows, book presentations, poetry readings, and similar events have had some success in the area, though the sporadic nature of them has sometimes made it so that many people were unaware they were happening until after the fact. Having the open mics take place on a routine schedule—as giving a much larger group of local talents to participate—might alleviate some of those issues. In any case, as Thurman and Torgesen explained, there won’t be any way of telling how well it might go until they try. An opening date has not been announced yet, but the Rec department tentatively plans to kick things off sometime early in the new year. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
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EVENTS CENTER SCHEDULER It’s easier to see the Farm Stand in order to understand it. You should visit--it’s a fun and inviting place!
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Caribou County is seeking to hire a Scheduler for the new Caribou County Event Center. The scheduler will be responsible for managing event bookings, coordinating with clients and county staff, and ensuring that the scheduling calendar and event details are accurate and up-to-date. They will need to respond to inquiries about facility availability and services as well as collect fees and prepare claim forms for the center’s expenses. The position will be part time and office space will be available in the events center in Grace, ID. We are looking for someone who is organized with good customer services skills. Applications are available in the Clerk’s Office at the Caribou County Courthouse or online at www.cariboucounty. us. Please return applications to Caribou County Attn: Jill Stoor at 159 S. Main, Soda Springs, ID 83276. C Y
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CMC donates to CPR program for schools The Caribou Medical Center Foundation recently donated $2,000 to the local school districts in Caribou County. Nurse Christie Christensen covers the Soda Springs, Grace, and Bancroft School district, serving as the area’s school nurse. She recently presented a new program proposal to Dillon Liechty, Caribou Medical Center Foundation Director, for an all-inclusive CPR program. The program would allow any of the three schools’ employees to participate in learning CPR. The program would give more opportunities to employees to be trained in emergent medical situations. The Caribou Medical Center Foundation’s mission of helping Caribou Medical Center expand healthcare for the communities we serve seemed to fit well with the mission of the program. The funds will be used to purchase CPR manikins [yes, this is the correct form of the word], books, and costs of supplies to get the program up and running. Spotlight on London Drug Last month’s Turkey Day Giveaway Winner from London Drug was Dave Fowler. Here, he is being presented with the bird by store owner Nate, in front of the beautifully decorated London
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Drug Christmas tree. London Drug serves a literally lifesaving role on the western side of the valley, as it is the nearest pharmacy to residents of Grace, Bancroft, and surrounding communities. And proximity isn’t the only feature—the staff and medical professionals at London Drug are outstanding, and a pleasure to work with in our experience. Throughout the year, keep an eye out as you drive or walk past 6 S Main St in Grace. The sign out front is always interesting—sometimes humorous, and sometimes a pop-up trivia or participant challenge. Step inside and ask what it’s all about, if you have any questions! Or, as the folks at London Drug have it: “our sidewalk side often has a dual purpose. One side is designed to simply create a create a smile or laugh and give our customers something to chat about while
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they shop. The other side will convey special one day sales, important updates for your insurance or prescription needs, and community information. For example, in December we might hit you with a silly dad joke on one side, then follow it up wit a 10 or 20% off special daily offer. Keeping in the holiday spirit we’ve given 10% off for singing about Rudolph and plan to offer another sale based on reindeer names! Coming soon, if you can recite what Oscar tells you when he delivers a gumball, we’ll give you 20% off your non-Rx purchases.” Those non-Rx purchases include a wide variety of drug store items, including the clip-on sunglasses that I continually buy replacements for after losing them in various places around the county. Support London Drug and other local businesses throughout the county, and they can continue to support the community right back!
Local family starts GoFundMe to help with treatment The world is so full of stories of situations that can seem overwhelming, needs that seem immeasurable, and tasks that are so daunting they can seem impossible. Trying to help those situations as an individual can seem just as overwhelming. The truth is, though, no individual is capable of doing it on their own, and it truly does take a village. As a community paper, one of our missions is to try to help people who are looking for help find people who are looking for people to help (or words to that effect but better). To that end, please contact brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com if you have a story similar to the one below, featuring the Davids family. I met Chelsey Davids during her time working for the City of Soda Springs, and I would like to personally note that Chelsey was a delight to work with. Her decision to leave the city offices was partly as a result of the time required to care for her son, as she explains. Presented here is a message from Chelsey about her family’s situation. A Venmo and GoFundMe link are included with this article. Once again, if you have a cause that you think we might be able to help you spread the word about, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at my email address. We try to cover as much as we can, but there’s always more we would like to get to.
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Chelsey Davids: “I’m sharing our journey with both vulnerability and hope, because Clair has already beaten odds no child should ever face, and we are fighting every day to give him the future he deserves. Clair entered this world through an emergency C-section. His dad didn’t even make it to the hospital, it happened that fast. He was born not breathing and rushed straight to the NICU. We were told he had multiple organ failure that might stabilize with intervention and miraculously, he did. Before we were able to take him home, we sat across from a neonatal
neurologist who warned us that Cerebral Palsy was a strong possibility. When Clair finally came home, feeding was a daily struggle. At just four months old, he aspirated during a bottle feeding, and in a moment no parent is ever prepared for, his mom, dad, and grandma performed CPR while we sped to the Emergency Room. He was stabilized and transported first to Pocatello, then life-flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital. He survived. He is our miracle. At six months old, Clair was official-
ly diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. His determination and joy have been constant reminders that miracles sometimes appear in tiny victories. We have devoted everything to giving Clair the best life we can. Today he is supported by: • 9 specialty physicians • 11 therapists • Countless hours of early intervention at home focusing on neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to rewire. Between medical appointments and
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is saddened to announce that a death has occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6. The death occurred in a male in his 50s. Southeastern Idaho Public Health officials would like to express their condolences to the family of the individual who died. This is Idaho’s second influenza-associated death this flu season. Last flu season, 87 people were reported to have died from flu-related illnesses in Idaho. It is important for all of us to take precautions to avoid influenza infection. If you haven’t already, visit your health care provider, local public health district, or pharmacy to
get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated today will help protect you and your family for the rest of the influenza season. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that cause symptoms that include fever, headache, fatigue, and sometimes a cough and sore throat. Most people who get influenza recover after a few days, but some people may develop serious complications and even die. People who are especially vulnerable to complications of the flu include: • Pregnant women • People 50 years of age and older • People of any age with certain
chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart or lung diseases. • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu.
therapy sessions, we work just as hard to give him a childhood that is inclusive and full of joy. We are grateful for what private insurance and Idaho Medicaid cover, but the truth is, the therapies that change long-term outcomes are not covered. The treatments that offer real breakthrough progress… are all out-of-pocket. For as long as we could, we absorbed these costs ourselves by stretching every dollar, and hoping we could carry it alone. But the financial weight has become too heavy. Among the treatments showing real promise for children like Clair are: • Stem Cell Therapy • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy These are life-changing approaches, backed by years of successful clinical trials, but without the insurance coverage it leaves families like ours to fund them entirely on our own. We hope to give Clair access to this therapy every six months and will continue as long as it continues to help him. Medicine says “cerebral palsy has no cure.”But Clair has rewritten every rule placed on him so far, so we choose to believe in all possibilities. Here’s the reality: • Each stem cell treatment: $15,825 every 6-9 months • Each Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment: $125 We are asking for help not because Clair is defined by his challenges, but because he is worth every opportunity we can give him. Your support doesn’t just fund medical bills, it keeps his progress moving and allows him to keep reaching new milestones. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Clair and fighting beside us. Your generosity means more than we could ever express. With deep gratitude, The Davids Family”
Second flu-related death in Idaho reported by SIPH
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Everyone over six months of age is recommended to get the flu vaccine. Along with the vaccine, people should follow these recommendations to protect themselves and others: • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing to prevent infecting other people.
Avoid people who appear sick. • Stay home from work or school when sick. • Wash your hands frequently, especially after being out in the public. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth until you have washed your hands. • Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of liquids, eat nutritious foods and take part in physical activity to stay healthy.
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Let the work do the teaching boy, smiling and ready to let the first calf in. And so he did. Catching it easily, without any fuss or misstep. Like so many families, we have a The vet did his work, vaccinating, very determined middle child. A littagging, and tattooing and he just as tle boy who doesn’t see himself as easily let the heifer out. Since no such a little boy. He has big dreams, one took his job or told him his turn big ideas, and big follow-through. was over, he caught the next one. I’ve seen it firsthand, yet somehow And the nextWEEKLY one. And SERVICE, the next one. FROM KING I continue to be surprised when he FEATURES goes beyond what I think a little 300responsiW. 57th STREET, 15th FLOOR, NEW boy—raised around real bility with a drive to be more—is YORK, NY 10019 capable of doing. Just a few weeks ago we were scheduled to BANGs vaccinate our SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. CUSTOMER newest replacement heifers, a simple day at the chute but 257 always a favorite. It happened to fall on a very busy day for our family. Weekend NOW HERE’S A TIP #12345_20251215 tournaments, early practices, and basketball clinics, plus prizes and FOR RELEASE DEC. 15, 2025 pictures for Christmas coloring contest entries all demanded our time that morning. By JoAnn Derson After sending off the tournament goers, the simplest solution to it all was to cut out the in-town commitments and stay home to work heifers. It came as no surprise that our determined boy had planned on that all along. He was NOT about to It wasn’t much longer before his miss a chance to work calves. We dad piped up saying, “Ya know, if have always known how much he you miss one, you owe the vet a loves the work, but we didn’t know steak dinner!” Undeterred by the all his motivation for the day to added pressure, he chuckled, let his work chute side. grin spread a little wider and just As it always does, it took a little let another calf in. Over a hundred time to get things set up and ready calves went through the chute that for the job of the day. The heifers day, and that determined nine-yearhad to be brought across the road, old boy didn’t miss a single one. the corral gates had to be set, and Most ranchers don’t start learning the vet ready to go. Seeing who to run the chute at nine years old. was there to help, jobs were quickIt’s a high-pressure job—no one ly divvied up- someone to bring wants to be the one who misses the the heifers up the back, someone to catch or lets a cow through. It’s typpush them through the tub and alley, ically left to the man in charge, the someone to scan the tags, and someone responsible for keeping everyone to run the chute. thing moving safely and efficiently. When it came time to man the conNo one imagines a little boy wanttrols, they found a determined little
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ing that job. But for years, this little rancher had longed to be the man at the controls, begging for a chance. Most of us—including his dad and me— didn’t realize that he often made his way down to the chute to “play rancher” and “squeeze chute” the calves. Alone, he would work the few gentle bottle calves summered behind the barn. One by one, he’d push them up the alley, chase them into the chute, then run to the controls to catch them. He’d pretend to give tags, shots, and brands before letting them out and starting all over again. Totally underestimating his abilities, I never imagined he was really running the squeeze chute when he told me he was out playing with the calves. I never imagined he would be able to pen them up let alone time everything just right to catch them. And more than catch them- he would squeeze the chute, close the back gate and extend the neck bars all perfectly and without thinking. All like a pro. Like he was born to do it. All along I thought he was just playing a rancher without realizing he was actually growing into one. Agriculture is one of the last places where kids are still trusted with and given responsibilities. Not because it’s easy, but because it matters. That day at the chute wasn’t only about a little boy doing a big job, but about a life that had quietly been preparing him for it all along. So much of his learning happened without any attention or intention from us. He learned by watching, pretending, and doing while no one was looking. This life has a way of preparing our kids far sooner than we adults think they are ready. Sometimes all it takes is stepping aside and trusting that the work itself has already done the teaching.
• One of the best ways to eat less at a holiday party is to eat something small that is healthy and minorly filling before you head out. You’ll make better decisions when you aren’t starving, and save yourself a ton of calories. Here are more ways to keep holiday parties from blowing your calorie budget. • “Going potluck? Bring your own healthy appetizer to the party. This way, you’ll be certain to have at least one dish you can pig out on. Go with cut vegetables and dip rather than bringing chips or bread. You can use the veggies to pair with other dips to save more calories.” — A.R. in Texas • Drinks are full of empty calories, whether they are cocktails or sugary sodas, so slow down and have water every other drink. When at the bar, ask for low-calorie mixers like soda water, not sugary juices, to whip up your cocktail. • “How much wine is in your pour? Extra-large cups and free-flowing bottles can mean super-sized servings of vino. A serving of wine is 5 ounces. Here’s a tip: Set your wine glass on the table. It will be easier to see how much is in your glass.” — Y.O. in New York • You might be packing it on, but you can also burn it off. Commit to dancing every other song. Get your workout out of the way early so you feel great in the evening. • “Walk away from the food table so you don’t graze. Never sit at a table with bowls of anything parked in front of you. Work the room instead.” — A.A. in Florida Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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EVENT CALENDARS SODA SPRINGS CARIBOU COUNTY
LUNCH MENUS
GRACE
SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk
Sunday, December 21st LDS Services
Friday, December 19th BBB @ West Jefferson GBB @ Ririe Wrestling @ Twin Falls Tournament IDAN-HA Movie Caribou County Senior Dinner
NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU
Monday, December 22nd Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am
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No School Christmas Break!
Saturday, December 20th Wrestling @ Malad
Sunday, December 21st Presbyterian Services Caribou Bible Church Services Catholic Mass (8:30am) Open Arms Church Services LDS Services Hope Lutheran Church
Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
Lunches served with Milk
Friday, December 19th Wrestling @ Malad
Saturday, December 20th Wrestling @ Twin Falls Tournament IDAN-HA Movie
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Sunday, December 21st LDS Services
School resumes January 5, 2026
Monday, December 22nd Booster Club Meeting
Monday, December 22nd BBB vs Bear Lake CHRISTMAS BREAK Catholic Daily Mass (9am) Tuesday, December 23rd CHRISTMAS BREAK Wednesday, December 24th CHRISTMAS BREAK Caribou County Senior Dinner
CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU
Thursday, December 25th CHRISTMAS BREAK Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm) IDAN-HA Movie (1 showing)
Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
BIRTHDAYS
Charlotte Grace Brown, Dec. 1 Scott Davis, Dec. 1 Andy Robinson, Dec. 2 Ruth Sparks, Dec. 2 Melissa McDowell, Dec. 6 Shannon Gentry, Dec. 6 Lynn Rasmussen, Dec. 6 Larry Perron, Dec. 6 Kathy Neal, Dec. 8 Mark Fugate, Dec. 8 Sharon Sweet, Dec. 6 Rorie Bartschi, Dec. 9 ShaLayne Bartschi, Dec. 9 Pattie Stringham, Dec. 9 Sandy Fugate, Dec. 10 Craig Shuler, Dec. 11 Allyne Crossley, Dec. 12
Dec 19 - Christmas Roast, Baked Dec 24 - CENTER CLOSED Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Oranges, Rolls, Pineapple Dream Cheesecake *Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!
Vivien Mendenhall, Dec. 12 Scott Bevins, Dec. 13 Terry Johnson, Dec. 15 Jerry Jeppsen, Dec. 17 Gloria Evans, Dec. 20 Michael Pabst Jr., Dec. 20 Kathie Keller, Dec. 21 Linda J Anderson Dec. 24 Marian Lester, Dec. 24 Meri Hovanski, Dec. 26
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1777 First US national Thanksgiving Day, commemorating British General Bugoyne’s surrender
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$33.50, costs $56.50 Leonardo Carlos Rosete, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 SODA SPRINGS POLICE Jimmy Ray Vallejo, West Jordan, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Klas Mikael Henriksson, Norrtalje, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Georgios Karathanasis, Norrtalje, consume or possess open contain er by passenger, $15.50, costs $86.50 Thomas Ian Loughney, Salley, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Angelyn M Smith, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF Aaron Quinn Cash, Meridian, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Parker David Harris, Shedd, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Richard Race Hepp, Bozeman, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kalama Kalanianaole Hines, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jeffrey Todd Keetch, Montpelier, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Brian John Lord, Long Beach, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Charles Hunter McQuivey, Downey, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jager Keith Mueller, Butte, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Eric Rivard, Afton, speeding,
1849 William Bond obtains first photograph of Moon through a telescope 1892 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” premieres in Saint Petersburg, Russia, now the world’s most performed ballet; his final opera “Isolanta” also premieres 1917 The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the US congress and sent to the states for ratification 1957 World’s first full scale nuclear power plant, for peacetime use only, begins to generate electricity at the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania 1963 “The Pink Panther” film premieres, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven, with theme music composed by Henry Mancini 1966 Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” airs for first time
on CBS; animated special directed by Chuck Jones, features voices of Boris Karloff June Foray, and Thurl Ravenscroft, with songs by Albert Hague
1968 Musical-fantasy film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, co-written by Roald Dahl and director Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman premieres in NYC 1993 The MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel and casino first opens as the largest hotel complex in the world (since surpassed) 2002 “The Two Towers”, 2nd of the Lord of the Rings films is released. Makes US $62 million opening weekend and $926 million total worldwide 2009 James Cameron’s “Avatar” starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver released in the US, becomes highest-grossing film of all time 2023 Utah YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse charges, including convincing her children they are evil and possessed
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LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST
The following stories are summarized from past issues of the Caribou County Sun over the last fifty plus years. The Enterprise thanks Mark Steele for permission to use the contents, and the Grace Public Library for access to the archives.
2020 An avalanche awareness class put together by Paul Gritton was held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, with about 15 attendees. The guest speaker was a professional snowmobile athlete and Ski-Doo ambassador Brett Rasmussen and associate instructor Kevin Allred. Rasmussen speaks at many snowmobile events around the country and is widely known in the industry as “the Professor.” He operates Ride Rasmussen Style, which is a riding school for snowmobilers that takes him all around the world. On addition to his other clinics, the last few years he and Allred have been conducting formal Avalanche Training classes which have become very popular and often fill up quite quickly. At Tuesday’s evening class, attendance at one of Rasmussen’s three-day Avalanche Safety Training classes for one person was donated by local businesses Gritton’s, Babe’s Dirtwork, and Meyer’s Racing, a $400 value. With today’s snowmobiles. The increasing popularity of outdoor recreation and the often invisible danger of avalanches, training and the proper equipment can make the difference between a day of fun and a tragedy. Make sure if you venture out on the mountain you have the proper equipment, and know how to use it. Next, be sure your companions are similarly equipped and are educated on the hazards. IT could be your life that is on the line. Make certain you practice and are familiar with your gear, and don’t forget to change batteries in your gear at least at the start of each season. Stay alive! Take avalanche safety very seriously, on every day, every trip, and with everyone. At the recent Board of County Commissioners meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Caribou Memorial Hospital to begin the process of transferring the organization to a nonprofit 501c3. CMH is a county hospital and it has been losing money on its assisted living center. It is also in need of updating its infrastructure or building a new hospital. Its board and administration said a nonprofit status would allow them to build a new facility, as well as either manage, sell, or close the living center to make operations more viable without further burdening county taxpayers. Commissioner Mark Mathews said a previous response to the commissioners request in administrative costs at the assisted living center was generic and not broken down to salaries, and they would like to see that. In a split vote, the commissioners approved adopting the MOU between the county and CMH to begin the process of transferring it to a nonprofit. Commissioner Mathews voted against the MOU. Sheriff Adam Mabey introduced Russell Roper as his new chief deputy. Roper has extensive background in law enforcement, including being chief of police in Logan, Utah, and most recently chief in Montpelier. The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.5 quake near Soda Springs on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:04 a.m. local time at a very shallow depth of 4 miles. It was located 8 miles southeast of Soda Springs. A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, which listed it as a magnitude 3.5 earthquake as well. Based on the preliminary seismic damage, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter. Weak shaking might have been felt in Soda Springs located 8 miles from the epicenter, Georgetown (population 500) 9 miles away, Grace (pop. 900) 13 miles away, and Bennington (pop. 200) 15 miles away. There were reported of some people feeling it and pets reacting to the earthquake. No damage was reported. Delivery of hundreds of new books and big cash awards to 20 lucky elementary schools across the Gem State is underway as part of the Idaho Lottery’s annual Bucks for Books program. “Bucks for Books is another way we further our ‘Do Good’ mission by promoting early education literacy C Y
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among younger students,” Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson said. Two of the local recipients were Grace Elementary and Thirkill Elementary. Grace received a check for $3,000 and Thirkill for $2,000. Both received a festively wrapped box of books as well. “Our popular books are in rough shape, many are beyond repair,” said Angela Binggeli, librarian at Grace Elementary. “Plus, we’re moving to a new school with a larger library space. This will help us stock those empty shelves and keep our students reading the books they’re interested in,” she said. “When the schools closed last springs, we made a big push to get books into the hands of students before they left,” said Tracey Lakey, Thirkill Elementary Librarian. “We took a loss on many lost or damaged books through this process. I take my stewardship of our students’ growth through reading very seriously and look forward to implementing the Bucks for Books awards and translating it into library success.” During the week’s fall meeting of the Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts, Congressman Mike Simpson received the national Land Trust Alliance’s Public Leadership Conservation Award for his crucial role in passing the Great American Outdoors Act. The Great American Outdoors Act is best known for providing full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the nation’s premier program for conserving natural areas of exceptional public value. The act additionally funds local recreational facilities for much-needed maintenance at our national parks, refuges, and public lands. “The Land Trust Alliance is proud to join the Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts in recognizing U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson for his steadfast leadership on and commitment to land conservation,” said Lori Faeth, the Land Trust Alliance’s government relations director.” For over 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has protected many of Idaho’s treasured places, from the Sawtooth Valley to the Snake River, Lower Salmon River and Lake Couer d’Alene. Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five deaths associated with COVID-19 through November. Three males were from Bannock county, one in their 60s, one in their 70s, and one in their 80s. One male in his 70s was from Caribou County and one male in his 90s was from Bingham County. This brings the total to 68 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individuals’ families, no additional details will be released. 2010 Over 69,000 Idaho children and teens participated in this year’s Summer Reading Program at their public libraries, a nine percent increase over last year’s record numbers. These programs are designed to help children build or maintain literacy levels and are one solution to the “summer slide.” More Idaho children participated in summer reading programs than any other organized youth program in their state. Taking advantage of the “Make a Splash” theme, 131 Idaho libraries
designed programs that offered opportunities for reading as well as arts, recreation, and youth development. The Idaho State Police is announcing its decision to open the Trooper position and will hire approximately 15 new troopers statewide. Starting pay for the trooper position is $17.67 per hour, and possibly higher if the candidate is a current police officer with at least three years experience as a sworn officer. The Social Dance Club is now in its second year, doubling its members from last year’s 16 couples to this year’s grand total of 64 students—32 boys and 32 girls. The club is very excited about this year as they are working towards a Christmas Show on Dec. 23, centered around the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars.” Andrea Holyoak started a dance club at Star Valley High School while living in Afton, Wyoming, and in her last year had 94 members. She is excited to bring this opportunity to students in Caribou County. 2000 Jonathan and Jennifer Balls, former Soda Springs residents, are pleased to announce the birth of their third child, Jocelyn Virginia Balls. She was born at Bannock Regional Medical Center on Nov. 14. She weighed in at 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Jocelyn was greeted at home by her brother Joshua, 2 ½ years old, and sister Justice, 14 months old. Grace High School Principal Gary Brogan made a center court presentation last week prior to the girls basketball game with Soda Springs to honor coaches Keith Bitton, and his assistant Joe Elsmore. The plaques were awarded by the Idaho State Coaches Association for “Distinguished Service” by the two men. Coach Bitton began coaching girls basketball in 1985 and retired in 1999. Coach Elsmore coached the girls junior varsity teams from 1981 to 1999. New teachers this year in the Soda Springs in the Soda Springs School District include Bob Aubrey, industrial arts teacher, Vicki Spieldt, a resource teacher, Susan Murdoch music, theater and drama teacher, and Paula Nelson, special education. Elder Aaron Bowman, son of Eric and Liana Bowman, Soda Springs, has completed his mission to Culiacan, Mexico. He will be speaking in Sacramento meeting Nov 26 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooper Avenue LDS Church. 1990 Caribou County will be getting a new state-of-the-art weed sprayer that is designed to save labor and chemicals and should be able to do what three or four conventional rigs have been currently doing. The Caribou County commissioners authorized the purchase recently of the new system, that came in last week from Cibolo Manufacturing in Jourdanton, Texas. The unit costs about $40,000 and will be mounted on a new Dodge diesel truck that was also bought for $17,000. According to Johnny Kubacak, president of Cibolo Manufacturing, the one-man, one-truck
unit can do what three to four conventional truck spraying units have done in the past—and do it better. “It saves dollars in labor, reduces the labor in spraying, and gives total control in applying herbicide in weed control programs,” Kubacak said. 1970 The Grace High School wrestling squad will open their season at home Wednesday, Dec. 2, when they play host to Soda Springs’ Cardinals. Coach Lew Lamb, who heads into his ninth year as wrestling coach at Grace High School, will have five returning lettermen back from last year’s squad. They are Brent Simoson, Blake Allen, Cordell Winward, Leroy Padilla, and Allen Collins, who took a fourth place in the state wrestling tourney last season. Ann Warner Robinett, winner of the Idaho Farm Bureau State Talent Find in Pocatello Tuesday evening, has brought special honor to Farm Bureau District 1 and to Caribou County. Mrs. Robinett won with her presentation of a vocal solo. She sang in competition with other contestants representing the five districts in the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation. As the Idaho State winner, Mrs. Robinett will received an all expense paid trip to the National Conventional of American Farm Bureau Federation at Houston, Texas, where she will sing in a talent program at the Sam Houston Coliseum in the Civic Center. The convention is scheduled for the week of Dec. 6-10.
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NOTICES Notice of 21-Day Public Comment Period and Public Open House for the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The City of Grace, Idaho is currently in the process of amending the City’s wastewater facilities planning study. As part of this process, the public is invited to review a draft version of the study at 108 E. Center St., Grace, ID, for a period of 21 days beginning December 11th, 2025 and ending January 2nd, 2026. City offices will be closed at 12 PM on December 24th and all day on December 25th and January 1st in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays. During this 21-day comment period, the City will hold an open house to discuss the study outcomes and the proposed improvements to the wastewater system. The open house will be held: December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM Grace City Hall 108 East Center St. Grace, Idaho 83241 Citizens may also send written comments to any one of the following: Mayor Jackie Barthlome – email – jbarthlomegracecity@ gmail.com Jared Richens – email – jrichens@kellerassociates. com Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to attend the open house or otherwise participate in the public comment period, must make a request with the City at least seven (7) business days before the meeting by contacting the City of Grace at (208) 425-3533. #1187-12-11-18-25-T2
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of then last Chance Canal Company, Grace, Caribou County, Idaho, have levied an assessment of $15.00 per share upon the outstanding stock of said company, said assessment being due and payable on the 1st day of April. 2026 Notice is further given that said assessment must be paid before the water master can deliver any irrigation water for the 2026 irrigation season. Dated the 3rd day of November 2025. LAST CHANCE CANAL COMPANY Jodi Mathews, Secretary P.O. BOX 93 Grace, Idaho 83241 #1190-12-18-25-25-01-01-26T2
Bancroft City Council NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Grace Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Grace City Hall, 108 E. Center, Grace, ID., to consider zoning up-dates as requested by the City of Grace City Council, within the city limits. 2025-01: Present Land Use: C (commercial) Zone. Proposed Land Use Zone: R-1 (multifamily residential) Zone: The legal description of land being considered: SEC 1, COUNTY PROPERTY IN CITY LIMITS, BLK 16 CITIZENS ADDITION, MAIN ST - 1ST E. – 3RD 4TH N., in the City of Grace, ID 83241 2025-02: Present Land Use: R-1 (single-family residential) Zone. Proposed Land Use: R-2 (multi-family residential) Zone. The legal description of land being considered: SEC 12, COUNTY PROPERTY IN CITY LIMITS. ONE MILE ROAD – 10TH S. - SOUTH HIGHWAY 34 - 4TH W. , in the City of Grace, ID 83241 2025-03: Present Land Use: R-1 (single-family residential) Zone. Proposed Land Use: R-2 (multi-family residential) Zone. The legal description of land being considered: SEC 12, COUNTY PROPERTY IN CITY LIMITS, TURNER SUBDIVISION, BLK 1, 9TH S.- 10THS 1ST W. – 2nd W., in the City of Grace, ID 83241. 2025-05: Present Land Use: C (commercial) Zone. Proposed Land Use: R-1 (single-family residential) Zone. The legal description of the land being considered: BLK 37, CITIZENS ADDITION, WEST CENTER ST., 2nd W – 3rd W – 1st S – Center St in the City of Grace, ID. 83241 The requests are on file with the Planning & Zoning Commission Department for the City of Grace, ID. where they may be inspected during regular business hours. The file will contain materials relevant to the request; the contents may change prior to the date of the hearing. All persons desiring to be heard should appear at this hearing. Written comments may be sent to the City of Grace, Planning & Zoning Commission, P. O. Box 288, Grace, ID. 832410288. Written comments must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026. Written comments received after this date will not be entered into the record. If you require special accommodation, please contact the Planning & Zoning Commission at (208) 425-3533 prior to the hearing. City of Grace Planning & Zoning Commission Sherry McCurdy, Chairman #1188-12-18-25-25-T2
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE No. 311
DEADLINE to submit items for CARIBOU COUNTY IS FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIIY O F B A N C R O F T, I D A H O , AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3B AS IT RELATES TO LIVESTOCK, REPEALING SECTION 5-3B-4 AS IT R E L AT E S TO E X I S T I N G USES, AMENDING 5-3B-1 BY ADDING BEES TO THE DEFINITION, D E F I N I N G P O U LT R Y AS TO NOT INCLUDE CHICKENS,PROVIDING F O R P E N A LT I E S , A N D P R O V I D I N G F O R PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, DISPENSING WITH READING ON THREE(3)SEPARATE DAYS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance was passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor on 12/8/2025 and becomes effective upon publication. The full text of this ordinance is available at Bancroft City Hall, 95 S. Main Street, Bancroft, Idaho. /s/ Debbie Swensen City Clerk #1189-12-18-25-25-T2
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Note: This was an extremely busy and substantial city council meeting, which dealt with several ordinances and city issues of longstanding concern to residents. This report is adapted from the minutes recorded by Clerk Swensen, but has been modified for length and in some cases for content. Issues such as the preparations for the lighting of the square, etc., have been left out. Otherwise, effort has been made to retain as much of the official record as possible, though the length has been trimmed significantly. Full materials can be requested through the clerk’s office. Sheriff s Department Sheriff Mabey put out a speed reader by his house to slow traffic going both directions. Mabey reported that the reader seems to be helping quite a bit with slowing traffic speed. The sheriff s department has had multiple complaints regarding people speeding as they come into town from Lund Road. The sheriff and his deputies have sat at the church to monitor this, but people tend to slow down while they are there. Resident Deborah Hill asked if it’s possible to put the speed reader by the football field and install a 25 MPH speed limit sign there as well. Sheriff Mabey agreed to put the speed reader down further by the football field and the city agreed to post a 25 MPH sign. Resident Tallan McCulloch commented that the speed reader does help with slowing down traffic. Fines and Code Violations Sheriff Mabey informed council that this topic has been very hard for him so he has reached out for legal advice in regards to how much the sheriff s office should get involved. Sheriff Mabey stated that city takes on the responsibility of enforcement, fire, and streets once they become a municipality. He is trying his best to provide services to the city. Sheriff Mabey stated that there is talk in the legislature about making a law that requires cities to compensate the county for offering backup enforcement when there is not a contract in place. Sheriff Mabey stated that he is being careful to not put the sheriff’s department in a position where the county comes in and says that the cities have to reimburse them for the services. Sheriff Mabey stated that his deputies have been doing more than he would like to see them doing and he has this same concern with the city of Grace. The Sheriff s office has been making sure they provide security and safety for the employees and they don’t want to stop providing that. Sheriff Mabey stated that the city has done a good job of following the ordinances closely and he realizes that the city is ready to go forward with citations. The Sheriff asked if the city has contacted their attorney and asked him to put together the summons. City attorney Ethan Rawlins was present and stated that the city can put together the complaint and summons, but the uniform citation has to be witnessed by a peace officer. The code enforcement officer would sign it as a citizen citation and the peace officer (a deputy) would witness and serve the citation. This way, we don’t do a complaint summons; it would be like a traffic stop, where the county would issue the infraction citation and then once the citation is filed with the courts the city would take over the prosecution. Sheriff Mabey stated that he is just trying as much as possible to keep the sheriff’s office from getting involved. The city attorney stated that he respects the sheriff trying to keep public safety and peace, but sometimes city ordinances fall to the side and the city is to the point where the citations need to be issued. Ethan explained that the city can proceed if the county is willing to have a witnessing peace officer serve the citation. The attorney explained that he has contacted the supreme court to make sure they are aware of the city’s ordinances that were updated, passed, and published. These ordinances support making the first offense an infraction and the second offense a misdemeanor. After the courts update the system, it will then transfer over to the SWEAT system and then on to the people on that other side that are responsible to relate updates to the sheriff s office. Ethan stated that the SWEAT system will do the citations. The attorney informed the Sheriff that the city’s codes align with the courts and the simplest way to go from here is for the sheriff s department to have a witnessing peace office serve the citation. The city code enforcement officer will sign the citations and then once the citation is turned over to the courts the city will take over the prosecution. Sheriff Mabey stated that he has had problems in the past with the supreme court not doing updates in their systems and then he takes the heat for it because the records get kicked back to him. The city attorney
stated that the written violations are done and he has personally talked to the supreme court, but he will double check with them. Cm Vawser asked if the sheriff s office is willing to move forward with supporting the city. Sheriff Mabey stated that yes, since the city is where they are at, and if he can get reassurance that the court system is updated, they will work with the city on with this process going forward. Sheriff Mabey stated that he understands the city’s frustration completely. The sheriff asked that in the future, the city not take on so many cases at once due to the county not having enough law enforcement to handle the load. They took a lot of heat for the last situation but they want to make sure they provide services for the city. Cm, Vawser stated that there were 7 cases originally but the city is down to 5 that will need to be prosecuted and then the city will continue to monitor them. Sheriff Mabey stated that he thinks we are now at the point where we have something set up and he would probably have to deal with this with anybody else. Cm Christensen commented that it has been a while since the sheriff s department has put together a contract offer. Sheriff Mabey stated that it would be somewhere around $75k to $80k, costing the city a quarter of their budget and then they would have to charge Grace the same thing. Sheriff Mabey is concerned that it would it could become a logistical problem. The Sheriff is watching legislation because this has become a hot topic in Idaho and the cost is astronomical by the time things are done. Mayor Spencer suggested that this comes down to the city doing as much as possible with our own code enforcement officers and the city attorney. Sheriff Mabey commented that they would appreciate that and then they will step in where needed but would like to see less citations at one time. Sheriff Mabey stated that he really appreciates how the city has followed the city codes and taken the proper legal steps in this process. Cm, Vawser stated that the city hopes to get to the point where we don’t have this many violations to deal at one time so we don’t have to involve the sheriff s office as much. Mayor Spencer thanked the sheriff for all that the support and help they offer the city. Sheriff Spencer doesn’t want the commissioners coming to him due to having so many cases with one town. Amend/Repeal Ordinances Regarding Livestock/Grandfather Clause Atty Rawlins stated that he has reviewed previous minutes pertaining to discussions about livestock and the grandfather clause. The attorney has been researching on the grandfather clause and how to legally remove and amend those ordinances within our health and safety police power. There are certain zoning ordinances regarding livestock that would be under LUPA [generally, Land Use Petitioning Act] if we amended the zones. A-1 agricultural zones would need amended along with additional codes in other zones. We should not need a public hearing for amending this code but will still have to comply with Idaho Code as far as doing a written ordinance and repealing this. Atty Rawlins suggested removing it completely after reading the Idaho Statutes. The city can rest on the fact that this is a health and safety issue and part of the police powers of the city. The attorney stated that the grandfather clause is meant to be a defense in litigation, but the city does not need to give an out in its code to raise or challenge it. If the city does not want livestock in that permitted use zone and it has been permitted in a different zone within the city, the city can out a particular zone by repealing it to match what is already in LUPA. Rawlins reviewed Idaho Cities code, which states residents are allowed to have livestock if they have at least half of an acre, etc. Different cities have their own codes specific to their needs as a city. Under the zoning regulation, the city will want to make some clarifications so the number of livestock allowed is limited and has restrictions. He suggested carving out and changing the wording on a few codes, but noted it would be easier to just repeal and amend the codes to our city’s particular needs. Cm Christensen would like the city to be mindful in making sure animals are only permitted in the proper zones that can sustain them. Rawlins cited a few codes regarding the number of livestock permitted that will need to be updated by public hearing due to being a zoning issue. Cm Parsons has concerns regarding the codes that allow unlimited livestock to come through like a feedlot. The attorney suggested completely repealing those codes and amending the ones needed. Council wants to look closely at codes that regulate the numC Y
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OBITUARY
Jennifer Jones
April 13, 1955 ~ December 12, 2025
Jennifer Jones, 70, wife of Pelayo Roger DeGumucio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2025, in Soda Springs, Idaho. She died of aggressive brain cancer. Jennifer was born April 13, 1955, in Ogden, Utah to Ruth Hutchison Jones and Ferron Robert Jones. She was married to Pelayo Roger DeGumucio for 35 years. They shared a warm and loving life together. They traveled to exotic places, even living in Columbia, South America for a short time. She developed a love for watching Barcelona soccer. In recent years she resided in Tooele, Utah with Roger. When he passed away, she moved to Soda Springs, Idaho to be with her sister JoAnn. Jennifer fell in love with the quiet life in Soda Springs, and she especially loved her small LDS ward. Jennifer was incredibly good with her hands. A very fast typist, she loved to crochet and will always be remembered for her beautiful handmade cards and gifts. Jenny loved many types of music and played the piano, the guitar and the violin. She also had a beautiful singing voice and became a
great fan of Andre Rieu. Her sweet, warm hearted, quiet and kind presence will be greatly missed as will her precious laugh. She is preceded in death by her husband Pelayo Roger DeGumucio, her brother Robert Duane Jones, her stepson David Gumucio, and a granddaughter Angelina Gumucio. Surviving her are two sisters: Jacqueline Johnson of Ammon, Idaho and JoAnn Memmott of Soda Springs, Idaho as well as her stepchildren: Dante Gumucio of Asheville, North Carolina, Dina Petersen of Thousand Oaks, California, and Darin Gumucio of West Jordan, Utah as well as 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Weather permitting, there will be a graveside memorial in celebration of Jennifer’s life on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grantsville North Cemetery, entrance immediately east of the Clark Historic Farm, 378 West Clark Street, Grantsville, Utah 84029. The family would like to thank the staff and hospice nurses at Heritage Senior Living Center in Soda Springs, Idaho for the loving care given to Jennifer during her final months.
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Fish and Game Corner BY CONNOR LIESS, IDFG
Watch for wildlife on highways and avoid costly collisions With big game animals at lower elevations, wildlife-vehicle collisions tend to increase during winter. Winter is already tough for deer, elk, and other big game animals, and being near busy roads and highways can be deadly, so drivers are asked to keep a sharp eye out and avoid costly and potentially dangerous collisions. Hitting a deer or an elk is hazardous to drivers and passengers, and often results in thousands of dollars in vehicle damage, not to mention a preventable loss of wildlife. “Increased activity and decreased visibility is a dangerous combination. Motorists need to be extra cautious and slow down,” said Toby Boudreau, Fish and Game Deer and
Elk Coordinator. “Being extra diligent while driving is your best defense.” The following precautions will help reduce your chances of an animal collision: • Big game animals are especially active at dawn, dusk and at night. Motorists should drive extra cautious during these times. • Scan ahead and watch for movement, especially near the fog line and side of the road. When driving at night, watch for shining eyes in headlights. • If you see one animal cross the road, slow down immediately and look for more to follow. • Pay extra attention in areas posted with wildlife crossing signs. They are there for good reason. • Using high beams can help you spot wildlife, but be considerate of
other drivers when using them. • Don’t tailgate. Always keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you to avoid an accident. If that driver brakes suddenly for an animal in the road, you may not be able to react in time. • Don’t swerve and risk losing control of your vehicle. Try to brake as much as possible and stay on the roadway. The most serious crashes occur when drivers lose control of their vehicles trying to avoid an animal. It is usually safer to strike the animal than another object such as a tree or another vehicle. Motorists should report any injury collision to the public safety dispatcher by calling 911, which will send officers to the scene. If possible, move your vehicle to a safe
place and alert oncoming traffic with your emergency flashers until law enforcement authorities arrive. Drivers who come across a dead animal on the side of the road are encouraged to report the roadkill on Idaho Fish and Game’s website. The information collected on wildlife collisions helps identify highrisk areas and possible solutions to make highways safer. People may also recover and keep some game animals killed by accidental auto collisions. You have 24 hours to notify Fish and Game if you salvage an animal, and 72 hours to obtain a salvage permit. For more information on Fish and Game’s roadkill and salvage webpage, including reporting requirements and a list of species legal to salvage, refer to or contact your nearest Fish and Game office.
Sports Lady Grizz Drop A Pair Of Tough Games BY JODY REEVES
The Lady Grizzlies made the trek across the state to New Plymouth to play a pair of worthy opponents last weekend. Grace took on the New Plymouth Lady Pilgrims on Friday and the Prairie Lady Pirates on Saturday. In their first game of the weekend against New Plymouth the Lady Grizzlies took on the sixth 3A school this season. The Lady Grizzlies had beaten their first five 3A opponents and hoped to keep that trend going. As the game got underway accomplishing that feat became a difficult task very quickly. The Lady Pilgrims jumped out to an early lead. At one point New Plymouth was up 8-1. Before the end of the quarter the Lady Grizzlies were able to put up a few more points but only went one for five from the foul line and trailed by five total points. Grace had a much more productive second quarter putting up thirteen total points but still shot under fifty percent from the foul line. Despite the Lady Griz-
zlies better output the Lady Pilgrims bested them once again in the quarter and extended the lead to seven. In the third quarter the Lady Grizzlies began to make some headway and closed the deficit to just a single possession but just as they did New Plymouth had a run of their own. When the quarter finally ended the Lady Grizzlies once again faced a net loss and now trailed by eight. Finally in the fourth quarter Grace began closing in on the Lady Pilgrims. However even with the momentum in their favor the Lady Grizzlies simply ran out of time and suffered just their second loss of the season and their first to a 3A school. The next morning the Lady Grizzlies were back in action once again playing in New Plymouth but this time matched up against the Lady Pirates from Prairie. This was the first time this season that Grace would play a fellow 2A school. Few teams regardless of size can match the Lady Grizzlies size under the basket but the Lady Pirates are one that can. In fact you may even argue that Prairie
Lady Cowboys Fall To ShoBan
BY JODY REEVES
Last week the Lady Cowboys had just one varsity game on their schedule. That game was a home contest against the Lady Chiefs from ShoBan. This game was competitive but the Lady Cowboys were unable to ever get over the hump and secure the win. In the first quarter of this game both teams had a little trouble getting the ball in the hoop. North Gem finished the quarter with three made field goals but went zero for four from the charity stripe. ShoBan did not do much better. The Lady Chiefs matched the three made baskets and were able to make one foul shot but missed five others. As a result ShoBan ended the quarter with just a one point lead. In the second period of play ShoBan was able to build on the lead putting up fourteen points to North Gem’s nine. The Lady Cowboys continued to increase their offensive output in the third quarter and for the first time in the game outscored the Lady Chiefs in a quarter. Even with that progress North Gem still trailed ShoBan by five going into the final quarter of play. Both teams would have their highest scoring quarter of the game in that final stanza but in the end it was a pair of three point shots made by the Lady Chiefs along with several missed foul shots by North Gem that made the difference in the outcome. The Lady Cowboys lost a C Y
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opportunity. Yost missed the foul shot and the lead stayed at two. The Grizzlies would have one more opportunity to extend the game when Jorgensen would get fouled in the closing seconds. Jorgensen would hit the front end of the two foul shots but miss the second one and once again time would run out on the Lady Grizzlies as they lost a heartbreaker by a single point. The Lady Grizzlies will face another tough 2A opponent this week when they host the Valley Lady Vikings on Thursday. They will look to bounce back and try to retain a top five ranking in the state in that game. Grizzlies Pilgrims
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hard fought game by seven points. The Lady Cowboys also played Clark County last week but the Lady Bobcats could only field a JV team this season. North Gem was still able to give minutes to their varsity players in the game while also allowing several younger girls to get some experience on the floor. With it not being an official varsity game we will just say that the Lady Cowboys played well and galloped to the win over the Lady Bobcats. In the win eight different girls scored points for North Gem with Olivia Rindlisbaker leading the way with eleven points. The Lady Cowboys will have hosted a very tough Grace Lutheran team on Tuesday before traveling to American Heritage on Thursday. Following those two games the girls will get a break for the holiday season and be back in action in January. Cowboys Chiefs
had the slight size advantage overall. Regardless of who had the advantage physically the Lady Pirates were very effective in using their size both on the boards and while pressing the Lady Grizzlies. Even with the size working against them the Lady Grizzlies were still able to build an eight point lead in the first half of play. Unfortunately Grace would not be able to hold that large of lead going into the break. In the closing moments of the first half that eight point lead quickly dwindled through a series of events to just a single point going into the half. Just thirty seconds into the third quarter the Lady Grizzlies’ one point lead suddenly turned into a two point deficit. In a very physical third quarter in which the Lady Pirates led most of the way, Grace could not get over the hump and trailed by one going into the final quarter. With the game still close and with just two minutes left the Lady Pirates hit a three point shot to go up four. Now with just forty seconds left and still trailing by four Yost put up a shot and got fouled earning an and one
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BY JODY REEVES
The Soda Springs boys wrestling team took a long road trip to the north end of the state last weekend. The Cardinals competed in the George Wild Tournament which took place at Kellogg High School. The tournament had twenty-two teams in attendance, the majority of which were from northern Idaho. There were schools from nearly every classification from 2A up to 6A. The Cardinals as a team finished in a respectable twelfth place. The tournament was a true double elimination tournament with individual placings only going to fourth place. With this format and many of the top wrestlers from the top of the state made it very difficult to earn a top four placing. The Cardinals had ten wrestlers make the trip up north to compete and although most did not place many of them competed well and gained some great experience. Beau Jensen (120lbs), Simon Krupp (126lbs), Kage Johnson (150lbs), and Taylor Brown (165lbs) each failed to pick up any wins but battled hard in the two matches that they each participated in. Carson Cook (215lbs) won his first match advancing him to the quarter finals before losing twice and getting eliminated. JT Cutler (126lbs) and Jace Garbett (144lbs) each finished with a 2-2 record in the tournament though neither one was able to place in the top four. Troy Krupp (165lbs) won his first match and moved to the
quarter finals. Krupp unfortunately lost that quarter final match sending him to the consolation side of the bracket. Once there Krupp picked up a pair of wins earning a spot in the consolation semi finals. Krupp ended up losing that match and just missing out on finishing in the top four. Kellan Garbett (132lbs) grabbed wins in his first two matches of the tournament. This put Garbett in the semi finals where he came up short of qualifying for the championship match. After losing the semi final match Garbett was put in the consolation semi final match. Garbett had a tough match in that round which he won by decision advancing him to the third place match. In that match Garbett once again took the bout to the full time but came up just short in a decision finishing in fourth place. The final Cardinal wrestler that competed was Elijah Dillworth (190lbs). Dillworth is off to a great start this season and last weekend’s tournament was no different. Dillworth ran the table at the tournament. He picked up four straight wins over wrestlers from Lakeland, Post Falls, St. Maries, and Sandpoint. In the first place match against Sandpoint Dillworth dominated his opponent winning by technical fall. The Cardinals earned valuable experience at this tournament that allowed them to see some wrestlers that they would not have otherwise seen this season. C Y
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William Wakley sets up for a jump shot. Wakley had a huge game against the Bobcats.
Cowboys Have A Tumultuous Week BY JODY REEVES
The North Gem Cowboys boys basketball team had a busy week last week where they played three games on three different days. In those three games the Cowboys faced two very good shooting teams in Richfield and ShoBan and were heavily favored in one game against Clark County. The week started off rough for the Cowboys when they hosted the Chiefs from ShoBan on Tuesday night. Right out of the gates the Chiefs jumped all over the Cowboys as they began raining down three point shots. Meanwhile the Cowboys struggled to get shots to fall at all from anywhere. North Gem’s usual leading scorer Craig Yost could not buy a basket in the first period of play and the Cowboys found themselves in an early hole. The second quarter was not much better for the Cowboys as the Chiefs surpassed their first quarter scoring while North Gem was only able to add a handful of points. At the half North Gem was already down big enough that a comeback was not probable. It was one of those games where even though you know you likely will not win, you try
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to learn some things about your team. Unfortunately the Cowboys would not get much out of this game as far as on the court goes. In the second half it was more of the same and the Chiefs ran away with the game. As will sometimes happen in blowout games like this things get a little chippy and teenage boys get talking. Sufficeth to say things could have been better but they also could have been a lot worse. In the end cooler heads prevailed and the teams went their separate ways with North Gem moving on to their next opponent. That next opponent was the Tigers from Richfield. This game started off a little different than the previous one. The Cowboys were effective on offense and stayed even with the Tigers for much of the first quarter. Then in the later part of the quarter Richfields full court press along with some effective three point shooting started to put some separation between the teams. By the end of the quarter despite a respectable fifteen points put up by the Cowboys they were down by eight points. The second quarter of play was sloppy by both teams with several errant passes that resulted in
turnovers. Once again the mistakes favored the Tigers and the lead grew to double digits. In the second half the Cowboys did play some solid basketball but they just could not keep pace with the sharp shooters from Richfield. The Tigers would hit thirteen three point shots in the game and came away with the victory. Following two devastating losses the Cowboys were ready for some redemption when they hosted the Clark County Bobcats on Friday night. This time the Cowboys would finally get the upper hand early on in the game. Even though they did not put a ton of distance between them and the Bobcats they did seem to control the game in the first quarter and finished with a five point lead. The second quarter was a near mirror image of the first with the Cowboys out scoring the Bobcats and took a double digit lead into the halftime break. In the third quarter the Bobcats did their best to mount a comeback with a trio of three point shots but North Gem’s William Wakely exploded for twelve points by himself to hold the Cowboy lead. The Bobcats continued to try to claw their way back into the game in the
fourth quarter. Clark County scored eighteen points in the quarter twelve of which came from beyond the arc. It was the first quarter of the game where the Bobcats were able to outscore the Cowboys but the lead was too big to overcome. The Cowboys finally got back into the win column with the big win over the Bobcats. The Cowboys will have just one game this week before taking a break for the holidays. North Gem will travel to American Heritage on Thursday to take on the Patriots. Cowboys Chiefs
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In their lone game last week the Soda Springs Cardinals boys basketball team made the short trip over Georgetown Summit to take on the Bear Lake Bears. If you are a Soda Springs fan this was a very fun game to watch. Throughout the course of the game eleven different players saw playing time, with nine of those players notching points on the stat sheet. The leaders would lead by showing moments of brilliance and the bench would get their moments to show what they could do. All in all it was a complete game from a talented team. That being said, the game did get off to a slow start. The Bears were able to keep things close and at one point the game was tied at eight points a piece. In the closing couple of minutes of the quarter the Cardinals began to warm up, and as the time ran out Soda Springs held a six point lead. The second quarter started a little sloppy but the Cardinals stayed composed and started to pour it on. By the time the halftime buzzer sounded, the Cardinals had a double digit lead that they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game. In the third quarter, the Cardinals scoring exploded and the team looked like a well oiled machine. Cooper Thompson and Gavin Hansen put on a clinic as they appeared to be able to score at will while also distributing the ball to teammates. While Thompson and Hansen may have been leading the team, every player that touched the court made terrific plays that were not only incredible in terms of athleticism but also showcased the team’s basketball knowledge. Several impres-
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The Cooper D. Lish Memorial Tournament is an annual wrestling tournament that takes place at Marsh Valley High School. This year we had several local wrestlers in attendance and many of them left their mark on the tournament earning high placings in their weight class. From Caribou County the Grace boys and girls team, the North Gem boys team, and the Soda Springs girls team all attended the tournament. Every one of our local teams in attendance had wrestlers competing at both the varsity and JV level. The tournament itself is one of the largest in our corner of the state. In just the boys varsity division there were twenty-seven teams in attendance so to be able to finish in the top five in your weight at any level is an impressive achievement. Each weight class had its own bracket. Some of the brackets were set up like any traditional bracket while some others began with pools to determine seeding in the final bracket. It all just depended on what level you were wrestling at and how many participants were in your weight class. Grace and Soda Springs both had girls wrestle in the tournament. In the JV bracket Grace’s Adeline Clark (100-105lbs) went a perfect 7-0 in the tournament and claimed first place. Soda Springs Addika Oliver (110-120lbs) finished in fifth place. Laryah Dillworth (135lbs) and Mialexys Gonzales (135lbs), both from Soda Springs, competed in the same bracket with Gonzales finishing in fifth place and Dillworth claiming the top of the podium with a perfect 7-0 record. Kaylin Richards (125-130lbs) from Soda Springs and Kallie Hulse (125-130lbs) from Grace both competed in the same weight class. Richards was able to bring home fifth and Hulse fought her way back to claim third. Brooklyn Dodge (140lbs) was the only girl from Soda Springs to compete at the
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varsity level in the tournament where the competition is fierce. Dodge was able to pick up wins over girls from Kemmerer and Twin Falls but fell to a tough opponent from Malad. In the end Dodge was able to clinch third place with a dominant performance over a girl from Rich. Grace had four girls compete at the varsity level with all four being able to finish in the top four of their respective weight classes. Skyla Cloud (145lbs) finished with a record of 4-3 and placed fourth. Holland Ball (135lbs) went 3-2 in matches finishing in third place. Hayden Ball (115 lbs) made it to the first place match but just came up short finishing in second place. Finally Bella Eddins (125lbs) dominated her bracket going a perfect 5-0 and brought home first place. In the boys tournament North Gem had four wrestlers compete. At the JV level Landon Hayes (132lbs) and Leroy Lore (165lbs) each failed to pick up any wins but battled hard through the two day tournament. Also in JV Jaxyn Welker (144lbs) earned wins over wrestlers from Century and Rich finishing in sixth place. The lone Cowboy to compete at the varsity level was Haydn Frandsen (175lbs). Frandsen finished with a record of 4-3 having to medically forfeit his final two matches putting him finishing in fourth place. For Grace Jackson Junker (165lbs) was able to pick up three wins but finished in sixth place in the JV tournament. Also competing in the JV tournament for Grace was Douglas Robbins (157lbs). Robbins performed very well finishing with a 6-2 record in second place. The Grizzlies also had three wrestlers compete at the varsity level. Mack Jorgensen (215lbs) went 3-4 and finished in fifth place. Jayden Lunt (126lbs) went 5-2 in a tough bracket finishing in fourth place overall. Finally Carter Kimball (138lbs) rolled through his bracket dominating each competitor going a perfect 7-0 finishing on the top of the podium.
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sive heady plays were made during this stretch while very few mistakes were made. The Cardinals built the lead to near twenty points in the third quarter and looked very calm and collected in doing so. The Bears made a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, scoring an impressive eighteen points of their own but the way the Cardinals were playing that night there was little they could do to get back into this game. The Cardinals matched the Bears’ eighteen points plus one as they cruised to a twenty two point victory. Not to be overshadowed by the aforementioned Thompson and Hansen fellow senior guard Preston Ozburn added fourteen points of his own in the game twelve of which came from four three point shots. With Ozburn making incredible strides other teams will be hard pressed deciding which of the three quick hot handed guards they should try to shut down. Not only that but the balanced Cardinals still have the lanky Mellor and the powerful McWilliams down low. With a bench that proved they can step in and not just hold spots but contribute I am still very high on this team as they go forward in the season. The Cardinals have just two games remaining before the holiday break. They will travel to West Jefferson on Friday night, a place they have struggled in the past, before coming back home to play a rare Monday night game against this same Bears team on the twenty-second. Cardinals 14 Bears 8
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Sports Grizzly Loss Raises Questions BY JODY REEVES
The Grace Grizzlies hosted the Bear Lake Bears last Saturday night inside the Grizzly Den in Grace. The Grizzlies entered the contest with just a 1-1 record while the Bears had already played four games but had not yet secured a win. Based not only on their records but also on previous years match ups and returning players conventional wisdom would say the Grizzlies would be favored in this game. However, nearly every time these two school’s boys teams have met on the hardwood in recent years the games have always been competitive with several of them going into overtime. Saturday night’s game would hold true to that trend and go right down to the wire. The Grizzlies got off to a great start particularly their six five senior Parker Yost who put up eight first quarter points. Grace would also hit a pair of three point shots coming from Bodee Smith and Gavin Draper. When the first quarter ended the Grizzlies led by six points. In the second quarter Yost was able to add five more points to his total but the rest of the Grizzlies cooled off on offense. Meanwhile the Bears were able to stay in the game and cut into the lead by way of the foul line. The Grizzlies sent the Bears to the line eight times in the first half and Bear Lake was able to make six of those shots. The Bears were able to outscore the Grizzlies in the second quarter of play and the Grace lead was cut to just three points at the halftime break. As the third quarter got underway Bear Lake grabbed the momentum and the lead early on. A pair of three point shots as well as a successful and one gave the Bears a six point lead. Yost went back to work and added eight more points to his running total but got very little help from the rest of the team. Yost’s eight points along with a handful of foul shots by Grace was enough to tie the game back up at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter the Grizzlies seemed to switch strategy as they began to look more for the outside shot. Grace sophomore Carter Mecham hit a pair of three point shots and Bodee Smith added another. However,
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Chase Smith attempts a shot. Smith’s play going forward will be key for the Grizzlies success.
settling for the outside shot left their leading scorer Yost scoreless in the quarter and as regulation time ended the two teams had matched scores once again forcing an overtime period. The Bears struck first in the overtime period and quickly jumped out to a two possession lead. That lead would hold for most of the extra time. In the closing seconds with the Grizzlies still trailing by four Bodee Smith would hit his third three point shot of the game cutting the lead to just one point. Coach Rory Lloyd would quickly call a timeout but he had no timeouts remaining. This crucial coaching error cost the Grizzlies a technical foul and with just two seconds remaining in the game almost certainly sealed their fate. The Bears did go on to miss both technical foul shots and the Grizzlies quickly committed a foul on the ensuing inbound. Now just one second remained and the Bears were back at the line. Bear Lake’s shooter missed the first shot and then following a final Bears timeout he would intentionally miss the second shot and the Grace full court heave at the buzzer was well off target. The Grizzlies fell
short by just a single point in overtime. This was a game that many feel that Grace should have won and raises the question of how will the Grizzlies respond moving forward? The Grizzlies were without one of their starting seniors in this game which did affect their depth on an already shallow bench due to several former players electing not to play this season. The Grizzlies still have enough pieces to have a successful run this season but they will have to play with a little more fire and confidence to meet their potential. Things won’t get any easier for the Grizzlies this week as they will head to the Flaming Gorge tournament in Green River Wyoming. Grace has had some past success at the tournament but it never comes easy. They will face several challenges and time will tell how they will take on those challenges. Grizzlies 17 8 13 11 10 59 Bears 11 11 16 11 11 60 K. Kimball 7, G. Draper 5, C. Mecham 6, B. Smith 9, C. Smith 8, P. Yost 24
Lady Cards Pick-up Two Conference Wins BY JODY REEVES
After returning from some hard fought battles in their trip to Southern Utah the Lady Cardinals have looked like a much improved team. The Lady Cardinals jumped into district play last week with a pair of games against the two fourth district teams in the conference. Soda Springs week began with a home game against the Wendell Lady Trojans on Thursday. The Lady Cardinals came out shooting hot from outside. In just the first quarter they would hit three three-point shots on their way to a five point first quarter lead. The Lady Trojans would do their best to try to keep pace with a pair of threes of their own but the Lady Cardinals controlled the first half of play. In the second quarter Soda Springs spread out the scoring more and hit several foul shots building the lead from five to thirteen points. In the third quarter of play the game tightened up with the Lady Trojans matching the intensity of the Lady Cardinals. Another trio of three point shots helped Soda Springs maintain their lead going into the fourth and final period. In that final period Wendell would make a run at the Cardinals.
Soda Springs struggled to get baskets to fall in the final period only accounting for a single field goal while adding just three made foul shots. In the end however the run by the Lady Trojans was too little too late to overcome the Lady Cardinals double digit lead they had at the start of the quarter. Though Soda Springs did walk away with their first conference win of the season by a comfortable eight points they still have several tough conference games ahead of them. Next up on their conference schedule was a tough road trip to Declo last Saturday to take on the Lady Hornets. This was another one of those games where the Lady Cardinals would be giving up some size to their opponents. What we are learning about this team is what they lack in size they make up for with speed and tenacity. The Lady Cardinals struck first in this game using their speed and shooting ability and grabbed the lead in a somewhat low scoring first quarter. In the second quarter the Lady Hornets adjusted to the Lady Cardinals and just fourty-five seconds into the period Declo earned their first lead of the game. After holding the Lady Hornets to just six first quarter
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points Soda Springs watched as Declo went on an 8-0 run in the first two minutes of the second quarter. After getting stung early in the quarter by the Lady Hornets the Lady Cardinals stabilized keeping the game close. At the halftime break Soda Springs still trailed but just by three points. The third quarter started a little slow for both teams, then about two minutes in, Gronning got her first points of the game with a three point shot that tied the game up. Just one minute later the Cardinals would regain the lead. For the first seven minutes of the third quarter Soda Springs would hold Declo to just two points and build a six point lead. Then in the closing seconds of the quarter the Lady Hornets hit a pair of threes, sending the game into the final period all knotted up once again. In the fourth quarter for the second game in a row Ana Davis took over the game. Davis scored an incredible ten points in the final stanza helping Soda Springs to pull away. A late three point shot by Declo cut the lead from ten to seven but the Lady Cardinals earned the road win. Davis had an incredible week as she led the team in scoring
in both games. Davis has seemed to improve with each week after having to play a little catch up after taking a hiatus from the team last season. She has been a great addition to the team this season. The Lady Cardinals, now riding a three game winning streak, have a tough week this week. They played a physical American Falls team on Tuesday then will have to turn right around and host a solid West Side team on Wednesday. They will finish the gauntlet week with a road game at Ririe against a very tough Bulldog team. They will then get some time to rest and relax as they will not hit the court again until after the holiday break. Cardinals 15 17 12 5 49 Trojans 10 9 12 10 41 C. Gronning 16, R. Harris 5, M. Kempe 2, A. Davis 18, E. Wood 5, D. Frandsen 3 Cardinals 8 Hornets 6
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