Caribou County Journal | May 21, 2026

Enterprise The Idaho

Bomb threat leads to school evacuation in Bancroft

North Gem became one of the increasing number of schools that felt the cold panic of the threat of violence last week, as sometime between 11:00 a.m. and noon a call came into the school threatening violence with a pipe bomb and other weapons.

No one was injured as a result, and there was no credible evidence uncovered of immediate danger to any student or resident of Bancroft in the ensuing hours. Nonetheless, the atmosphere was tense as the school evacuated its grade school students to the church building across the street for parent pickup, and eventually released the full student body while multiple area agencies, led by the Caribou County Sheriff’s office, searched and secured the building.

Similar threats were reported across the state and indeed the country during the week, in what authorities believe were coordinated hoax threats connected to a broader wave of “swatting” incidents that have become an unwelcome annual event as graduation approaches every spring. The Bancroft threat, which involved claims of explosives and weapons on campus, was very similar to a threat reported in St. Maries, where multiple schools entered lockdown after reports of weapons and pipe bombs, as well as in Nampa and Arco, where law enforcement investigated threats that were ultimately

found to pose no active danger. Officials across Idaho noted that many of the calls appeared nearly identical and may have originated from outside the state, suggesting that the incident may have been part of, essentially, a “prank call” epidemic.

Make no mistake, though – calling in a threat to a school is not a harmless joke or a victimless crime. Calling in a threat to a school is treated as a serious criminal offense, and it can lead to significant legal consequences even when the caller is a minor. Depending on the circumstances, making a false threat— such as a bomb threat, shooting threat, or hoax emergency report—can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, often under laws related to “terroristic threats” or false reporting. In many cases, these offenses can carry penalties including jail or prison time, probation, fines, mandatory counseling, and a permanent criminal record. Importantly, juveniles are not automatically exempt from prosecution: minors can and often are charged in juvenile court, and in more serious cases may even be tried as adults. Even when handled in the juvenile system, consequences can still include detention, court supervision, and long-term impacts on education and future opportunities. Because these threats trigger full emergency responses from law enforcement and schools, they are prosecuted aggressively re-

gardless of intent or age, and claiming it was “just a joke” is not a defense that prevents criminal liability.

In Idaho, calling in a threat to a school is primarily prosecuted under Idaho Code 18-33021 (Threatening violence upon school grounds). Under this law, a person (including a student) who “willfully makes a threat by word, phone, or electronic communication to use a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon on school grounds, or to disrupt normal school operations with a threat of violence,” is guilty of a misdemeanor for the basic offense.

However, penalties can become much more severe depending on what else is involved. If the threat is part of carrying out or attempting to carry out violence—such as possessing or preparing weapons in connection with the threat—it can be charged as a felony, which can result in prison time in the Idaho state penitentiary. In addition, other related charges may apply depending on the situation, such as false reporting, intimidation, or terroristic threats under other Idaho statutes, each of which can also carry jail or prison time, fines, probation, and restitution for emergency response costs.

Again, minors are not exempt from the law in this case. Students can be charged under this statute in juvenile

City and SSPD urge caution during construction

The Soda Springs Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of 2nd South and 2nd West, for a truck that had driven into the trench on the afternoon of May 14th. According to Chief of Police Cejay Golightly, “after pulling out of Bomgaar's, the driver was confused by the orange cones and proceeded eastbound on the construction side of the cones until the vehicle ran into the open trench. There were construction workers in the adjacent trench, and heavy machinery was in use. We are thankful that no one was injured in this accident. We encourage all to use extra precautions and slower speeds while traveling through the construction zones in Soda Springs this year. This highway project is scheduled to go into late October.” Construction on Highway 30, which began toward the end of April, will be an ongoing fact of life for travelers through Soda Springs over the summer months, and because the specific location of the construction will shift over the course of that time, it is especially important to be attentive while driving at all times, not only because you may be unfamiliar with the diversion patterns on any given day, but so might other drivers on the road.

In addition to the potential for drivers to injure their vehicles through inattentive collision with construction barriers or equipment, there are also contractors and ITD workers on the roadways, often without a lot of space between themselves and drivers. It should go without saying, but it doesn’t hurt to repeat the truism that there is nowhere you might be driving that is more important than someone’s life or well-being. As Chief Golightly stated,

No one was reported to be injured in this mishap, but it does highlight the importance of vigilance while driving the Highway 30 construction.

slowing down and being situationally aware are the best ways to avoid creating unnecessary negative outcomes in a shared roadway that will be more cramped and confusing than usual for the next few months.

For updates on what to expect about the traffic and construction patterns from week to week, the City of Soda Springs has been posting update videos to its Youtube and web pages, and we have been running the text of those videos as they are made available here in the paper.

Ebola in the news again

An Ebola outbreak is currently centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda and involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” after reports of more than 300 suspected cases and roughly 80–90 deaths. Cases have been concentrated in conflict-affected areas of eastern Congo, where insecurity and population movement have complicated containment efforts. Uganda has confirmed imported cases linked to travel from Congo. Health officials are focusing on isolation, contact tracing, border screening, and supportive medical care to slow transmission. The U.S. CDC has activated emergency response measures and is monitoring several Americans potentially exposed in the region, though officials say the overall risk to the U.S. public remains low.

Air Show Collision near Mountain Home

A the midair collision involving two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday. Witnesses reported seeing parachutes deploy after the aircraft collided, and the four crew members successfully ejected before the planes crashed. Emergency responders quickly secured the area, and the remainder of the air show was canceled while federal authorities and military investigators began examining the cause of the accident. A video taken by a spectator shows the two aircraft appear to make contact and then spin in tandem as the crew members eject and their parachutes open. The planes then fall together, exploding into a fireball upon impact as the crew members drop to the ground nearby.The dramatic footage circulated widely online and drew national attention because of the rarity of such incidents during a public demonstration event. No one on site was injured as a result of the incident.

CARIBOU COUNTY GOLF CHAMPS!

Local golf programs made history last week as Grace and Soda Springs celebrated unforgettable performances at the state tournament in Payette. Grace senior Kamryn Mansfield capped off her incredible career by winning the individual state championship, becoming the first female golfer in school history to earn the title after a dominant final round. Meanwhile, the Soda Springs Lady Cardinals fulfilled Coach Bob Jorgensen’s long-awaited vision by capturing the team state championship behind outstanding performances from Jayden Parker, Tara Vedder, and Kale Hopkins, with three golfers finishing in the top ten. The Cardinals boys team also rallied on the final day to secure a fourth-place trophy finish. From emotional celebrations and championship pressure to community support and unforgettable memories, both programs delivered remarkable stories that showcased talent, teamwork, and determination. Read the full stories and complete tournament coverage on page 12.

Baby Mountain Lion needs a name

Full disclosure, my daughter is a zookeeper at the zoo in Pocatello, and has been telling me how cute the new mountain lion cub is for weeks. Now that the news is official, I can tell you that Zoo Idaho in Pocatello has welcomed the new cougar kitten, and is asking the community to help choose her name.

The mountain lion kitten was found orphaned and in need of medical treatment near Afton, Wyoming. She was treated and cared for by Alpine Animal Hospital and Zoo Idaho staff, and is now healthy and thriving at the zoo.

Zoo sources say the cougar is expected to make her public debut in her exhibit by mid-summer, once she is large enough and adjusted to her surrounding.

In the meantime, the zoo is inviting the public to submit name suggestions. Community members can suggest one name in the comments on Zoo Idaho’s Facebook or Instagram pages, or by emailing

Correction

“yourzoo@pocatello.gov” before May 22, which is this Friday. After submissions close, Zoo Idaho staff will select three finalist names. The public will then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite through a five-dollar donation.

Zoo Idaho is a local biome zoo, which features animals native to the area. It also serves as a rescue location for animals that cannot be reintroduced to the wild for a variety of reasons.

Sara Fryar, who was pictured with the graduating seniors last week, had her name spelled incorrectly.

Anniversary

Wayne and Janet Alder are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.  They were married June 19th, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple.  After their wedding Wayne and Janet spent a little while in Washington with the National Guard.  After the guard they spent a couple years in Logan Utah, then they moved to Grace Idaho.  They have been in Grace for close to 60 years.  While here they have made many close and dear friends.  We (Wayne and Janets) children would love to invite you to come celebrate with us their 65th wedding anniversary.  We are having an open house for them this Saturday May 23, 2026.  It will be at their home 204 East 2nd South from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.  Please come and share some of your special memories with us. We look forward to rubbing shoulders with you.

Please no presents just come and have a nice visit.

Bike Rodeo and Safety Check at Thirkill

Last week Thirkill’s PTO and volunteers from Itafos helped to put on a Bike Rodeo, designed to make sure that kids could get their bikes and safety gear checked out before the busy summer riding season starts, and to let them ride around school grounds with their friends and classmates before the school year officially comes to a close.

The sessions began with Chris Gonzalez, who we recently spoke with about the city’s bike park, speaking to Thirkill’s third graders about safety issues related to riding. The classes discussed how to wear their equipment, how to ride on public roads, how to pay attention to traffic and exercise caution, how to use hand signals, and more.

Following the in-class instruction time, Gonzalez spent the afternoon checking tire pressure and brakes, adjusting helmets, and answering questions about all of the above.

Kate Lauck and Amanda Larsen from the PTO were also on site to direct traffic, so to speak, as were members of law enforcement and the Itafos team.

The PTO, along with Thirkill’s

Summer Fullmer, had lined out the chalk track the evening before. A brief rainsquall had rendered all of that engineering moot, however, and the course was reassembled during the early morning so that it would be ready for a parade of eager riders.

Donations from Itafos have provided helmets and bikes for use, though most kids chose to bring their own equipment to school. This was an added bonus for those who did, as they were able to have skilled adults tune their bikes and double check their safety equipment.

The kids took turns following a serpentine course around the school grounds, and more than one mentioned that they would rather keep riding than go back to school, or even go home!

Officer Mumford, who serves as the District SRO, noted that summer was a time a lot of kids spend outdoors on their bikes, and that this summer the increased traffic on residential streets due to highway construction meant that extra caution was warranted.

Grace City Council Reports, April

This report is adapted from the official minutes recorded by Clerk Shelley Reeves. It has been edited for length and context, and is not itself the official record of the meeting.

April 1

Kate Selvage from the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) directed the scheduled public hearing. She explained that the public hearing was to discuss finishing the wastewater treatment plant Community Development Block Grant. Selvage stated that the project has met substantial completion and punch list items are being finished by the contractor. The grant was for a total of $500,000.00, $454,309.00 has been spent to date with $691.00 remaining in engineering and $10,000.00 remaining in administration. There were no changes in scope during the project. Mayor Pristupa called for comments from the public and council, of which there were none. The hearing was then closed, and the regular meeting was called to order.

Area of Impact

Zoning Commission Member

Cathy Rasmussen reported that after the zoning commission met with the county Planning and Zoning Commission, and after the County Planning and Zoning Commission met with the county attorney, the county commissioners decided not to make any changes to the area of impact map. They agreed to leave the boundaries where they are currently.

Permits Superintendent Crookston presented the following setting permits that have been approved: #2026-03Diane Saxton - Shed #2026-04 - City of Grace - Generator #2026-05 - Corey Weekes - Chicken cooр #202606 - Talen Tibbits - Shed #2026-07 - Brandon Turner – Shed.

Mayor Pristupa reported that the contractors are working on back filling the canal and they are projecting that they will prepare for asphalt next week.

Park Project

Kate Selvage with SICOG went over the next steps for the park project. The first step is to form a team of citizens and/or council members to guide the process. Step two is to prioritize needs and whether the city wants to have the same company bid the playground equipment and sports court or get separate bids. Step three is to send out requests for proposals. Step four is to review and rank the proposals that the city receives. Step five is to negotiate and begin construction on the park. The first step was discussed whether the city council wanted to be the team or if they would like to invite community members to be a part. Councilmember Tillotson felt like there were people in the community that would like to be on the team and have some say in what happens with the park. The city council agreed to try to get a team together before the next meet-

ing. Kole Younger from the Caribou County Rodeo Club asked for a donation for the club. Councilmember Lowe moved to approve a $500.00 donation, which passed.

De-Annexation

Jackie Barthlome approached the city council about de-annexing her property as well as the property of Ray Yamauchi, Kevin Smith, and Lee Wilkerson. She owns approximately 40 acres of land that she built a house on. Her reasons are that the city does not provide her with water and sewer and the county maintains the road that she lives on. There was a discussion on whether or not service could be brought to Mrs. Barthlome’s property. It was decided that it is possible to do, but it would be very difficult and expensive. Mrs. Barthlome has a well and septic system so she doesn’t need the water and sewer services at this time. Mrs. Barthlome asked the city council to tell her if they are willing to allow the de-annexation before she pursues it stating that she doesn’t want to pay for the mailing and publication if the city council is going to deny the request. The city council informed Mrs. Barthlome that they cannot make a decision until she goes through the proper process of a petition to de-annex and a public hearing before the zoning commission.

Misc

Mayor Pristupa read the proclamation declaring April 11-17, 2026, as the Week of the Young Child. Councilmember Toone moved to approve the proclamation.

Councilmember Lowe moved to approve a small animal permit for Corey & Jessica Weekes.

Superintendent Crookston reported that the representative from Huber has been working on the screw press. They have started signing of on the wastewater treatment plant project, except for the SCADA system still needs to be finished.

Colt Simmons and Shane Hamilton are in Boise at the Idaho Rural Water Association conference. There is a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) water training on April 23 in Pocatello on lead copper and the Consumer Confidence Report. There will be a collection system inspection on April 8th with a representative from the DEQ. There were no deficiencies on the wastewater inspection.

Fire Chief Peck reported that engine 302, the LaFrantz truck, which is 50 years old,is dumping diesel into the crank case making it inoperable. The city is stillcovered by the other 2 pumper trucks. The city council asked Fire Chief Peck to get estimates of how much the repairs will cost then they can decide if it’s worth fixing or getting rid of. He also reported that the Chamber of Commerce has donated $300.00 to the fire department to purchase shirts or jackets.

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Election Update

The primary elections took place on Tuesday of this week, which happens to also be our production day. Because the polls close at 8:00 p.m. and our posting deadline is earlier in the day, we obviously aren’t able to incorporate the election results into the print version of the paper for this week.

Results will be posted to our social media/Facebook pages once they are officially available (most likely early on Tuesday night), and they can be accessed directly at https://voteidaho.gov/election-results. There are a number of competitive elections that will determine the status of a number of positions within the state and county.

In the case of statewide guberna -

torial and legislative races, the results will determine who will be on the ballot for the fall general election. For county elections, the primary candidates represent in many cases the people who will be unopposed for the position in the fall. The sixth district judicial election will essentially be decided as a result of the vote.

If the results are available early enough, our practice is to run print copies of those results and insert them into the paper so that they are available to readers as soon as possible. In past elections, that has largely been the case, with a few exceptions for very close races or internet/equipment issues.

Cleanup Days Calendar

The County landfill will be holding its annual free landfill day in early June, from the 1st to the 6th. As a result, cleanup days in area towns have been coordinated in concurrence or thereabouts. The following is the most recent information from Bancroft, Grace, and Soda Springs.

Bancroft Spring Cleanup starts May 18

The City of Bancroft is hosting its annual Spring Cleanup event starting this week! From May 18 through May 28, the city is offering residents a convenient and free way to dispose of common yard and household waste. A dumpster will be available at 114 E. Center Street, located behind the city shop, where community members can drop off yard debris such as leaves, grass, and branches at no cost. This service is intended to help residents maintain clean and attractive properties while reducing waste buildup throughout the city.

Participants should be aware of regulations set by the Caribou County Landfill. Each household may dispose of up to 10 tires, provided they are 20 inches or smaller, and all tires must be stacked neatly. Agricultural tires and tracks are strictly prohibited, with violations resulting in fines ranging from $310 to $900. Additionally, construction materials from demolition or building projects are not allowed in the dumpsters. Bagged household trash is permitted, but hazardous or harmful materials are strictly forbidden. Prohibited items include paint, asbestos, chemical cleaners, gasoline containers, refrigerators, air conditioning units, and any appliances containing Freon.

The dumpster area will be monitored by video surveillance due to some rare issues that have occurred in the past. The city emphasizes that failure to follow the rules may result in fines and could lead to restrictions or bans on future use of free disposal services. Residents are also reminded that dumping in alleyways, sidewalks, or streets is not allowed under any circumstances.

For those who may miss the cleanup event, the county landfill will offer additional free dump days from June 1 through June 6, providing another opportunity for proper waste disposal.

Grace City of Grace cleanup days will

correspond with the free landfill time, from June 1st to June 5th, 2026. During this week, residents will have access to free large garbage cans on a daily basis, and the city will assist with hauling away large items when needed. However, the landfill may still charge fees depending on the type of materials being disposed of.

Burning will be allowed during the clean-up period, but only with a burn permit obtained from City Hall, and there is a limit of five permits issued per day. Certain materials are prohibited from being burned, including garbage, dead animals, tires, plastics, roofing materials, petroleum products, treated lumber, trade waste, insulated wire, hazardous or pathogenic waste, and any items that produce heavy smoke or foul odors.

The City of Grace will offer additional disposal support through the IDAWY Landfill, which will allow free dumping during the same week and permit disposal of up to 10 tires per address. Residents can contact City Hall at (208) 425-3533 to schedule pickups or request more information.

Soda Springs Soda will be running the same dates, June 1 through 6. No Curbside pickup of cleanup items. Cleanup specific MUST BE TAKEN TO THE CITY SHOP DROP OFF BY THIRKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL .

The Drop-Off location will be open JUNE 1-JUNE 6,2026, 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM EACH DAY, and SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 - 9:00AM TO 4:00PM

Residents can drop off all yard debris, limbs, trees, and all junk, including:

• APPLIANCES (NO REFRIGERATORS OR ANYTHING WITH FREON)

• BATTERIES

• PAINT

• USED OIL

• METAL

• TIRES (PLEASE, NO BUSINESSES)

• TRASH

Groups looking for community service projects or anyone wanting to help someone with a cleanup project, don’t hesitate to contact city hall at (208) 547-2600.

Little Bang Town brings the music

Last week’s school closure - and the ensuing uncertainty about the use of the building - meant that the school’s “Little Bang Town” year end music concert was rescheduled to the outdoor stage the following day.

The outdoor venue certainly had a lot of advantages, as it provided a sunny expanse to stretch out, lean back, and let the littlest kids run loose.

Being May in Idaho, however, it also provided the inevitable afternoon wind!

While a little chillier than might be ideal, the wind stayed quiet enough to hear the music over, and that’s what really matters in the long run.

This year’s group gave a great performance, with a heavy nod to much loved songs of the 80s (and multiple keyboards to bring them to life!), as well as a range of other songs selected by the performers.

I noted it last year, but I’ll say it again – the method of getting kids involved in music used by Hailey Hatch at North Gem (along with the many family members and volunteers who work with the students) is unbeatable as far as giving students a reason to take interest and ownership in making music a part of their lives.

The setup is essentially the “School of Rock” formula, where the students work with Hatch to come up with a set list and then explore a range of songs that they are interested in and learn the necessary parts to bring them to the stage.

The students all had a chance to headline a song,

if they wanted, and to introduce and explain the reasoning behind their choices. As a result, there was a really entertaining mix of voices, styles, and genres on display. From the crooning of “Fly Me to the Moon” or the soulful “Have you Ever Seen the Rain” to the country stylings of “Travelin’ Soldier” or the late 80s goth heartmelt of “Pictures of You” it was an eclectic concert.

Students involved were Taylor Hirsbrunner, Anna Rose, Jaxyn Welker, John Roberts, Dally Frandsen, Indyana Hatch, Myken Rindlisbaker, Kymberli Jensen, and Jack Curtis.

Once again, it was a great day spent outdoors in Bancroft listening to some great music put on by talented kids!

Bancroft City Council Report - April

April’s Regular City Council meeting was held on the 13th. This report has been adapted from the official minutes recorded by City Clerk Debbie Swensen, but is not itself the official report.

Attendance

Council members present included Jessica M. Vawser, Trevor Parsons, Michael Ackerman, and Jessica Thurman. Mayor Perry and Clerk Debbie Swensen were also present. Additional attendees included members of the public, Fire Chief Bob Snow, Sheriff Mabey, Judge Brower, and several local residents.

Mayor Perry called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer led by Judge Brower.

Fire Department Update

Fire Chief Bob Snow reported that he had begun reorganizing the fire department and evaluating equipment needs. He discussed a potential fire truck donation that had been offered through the state fire marshal’s office. However, after reviewing the vehicle, he determined the truck’s pump capacity would not satisfy the city’s ISO rating requirements. Snow noted that the City of Boise may soon surplus additional fire trucks and that he intends to monitor those opportunities.

Snow also outlined plans to retire older equipment, including the

cab-over truck and one of the fiveton trucks. One of the vehicles had sustained damage after being stored outdoors and exposed to weather conditions.

The fire department requested permission to attend a volunteer firefighter training in Montpelier in June. Approximately ten volunteers expressed interest in attending. Mayor Perry recommended using general fund for training and certification to support the department so that the fire department budget could be reserved for equipment and operational needs.

The council approved funding for the firefighters’ training attendance and meals if necessary. The city also offered use of the city vehicle for transportation.

County

Building Inspector Discussion

County Inspector Rowdy Larkins met with the council to discuss the possibility of establishing a county inspection contract for the city. He explained that county commissioners would first need to approve any agreement before implementation.

Larkins described a similar arrangement currently used with Soda Springs, where the county receives 70% of permit fees while the city retains 30%. The county’s portion would cover inspection time, fuel, training, and administrative costs.

The inspector clarified that permit fees are calculated according to square footage rather than project value to improve consistency and fairness. He also explained that structures larger than 200 square feet require building permits, while smaller structures only require a setting permit.

Financial Audit and Budget Review

The city auditor reviewed the city’s financial condition and reported that utility rate increases are expected to move the city toward a positive net balance during 2026.

The council reviewed information regarding the city’s Department of Environmental Quality water bond loan. The loan carries a 3.25% interest rate and matures in 2036.

The auditor also explained new accounting standards involving employee sick leave liabilities. Under the updated rules, cities must recognize and report accumulated sick leave obligations more clearly.

Budget amendments will now appear in a dedicated amendments column within future budgets to improve transparency.

Key financial observations included:

• The city showed an overall profit of approximately $24,000.

• Property tax revenue had been budgeted at $264,000, but actual collections totaled approximately

$234,000.

• Most city expenditures remained under budget except for the street project, largely due to grant-related expenses.

• The sewer utility increase is expected to positively affect future budgets.

• Capital outlay expenditures included major infrastructure and long-term assets such as sidewalks, equipment, and drainage projects. The auditor commended the city for proactively transitioning to new financial software after the previous software vendor became unavailable. He noted that many other cities had delayed similar transitions and were now struggling to adapt.

Fair Housing Proclamation Council member Jessica Thurman read the Fair Housing Proclamation aloud. The council unanimously approved adoption of the proclamation.

Building Permits

Curt Hill – Shed Permit

The council reviewed a shed permit application submitted by Curt Hill. Trevor Parsons indicated he had no concerns regarding the proposed location. The permit was approved unanimously.

Mike Ackerman – Fence Permit Michael Ackerman presented plans

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Mayor Pristupa thanked Riley and Jake for giving a tour of the wastewater treatment plant to a church youth group. There was a discussion on hiring summer help. Clerk Reeves will put an advertisement online.

April 15

Permits

Superintendent Crookston presented the following permits that have been approved: #2026-09 Rhett Wilde - fence #2026-08 David Pristupa - temporary containers during construction #2026-06 - Larry Allen/Tallen Tibbitts – shed.

Bridge project update

They are scheduled to pave on April 23 & 24, then complete the final punch list and clean up the following week. The final payment will be ready on June 1st. There was a change order for an item that was listed on the bid, but didn’t get added into the final total. The amount is $6729.74. The city council discussed the change order but it wasn’t listed as an action item so no decision could be made. The change order will be discussed at the next meeting.

Brooks Jensen is concerned about how the road coming off the bridge affects his property. The change in elevation into his driveway is a roll over potential and he is concerned about the liability on him. The city council decided that they would go to Mr. Jensen’s house before the next meeting and look at what needs to be done.

Springs Chris Banks with Conservation Basics and Scott Archibald with Sunrise Engineering spoke with the city council about ways to improve the springs. The number one

concern now is the pipe that goes through the field. Superintendent Crookston offered to take them up to see the springs when the weather gets a little better and it isn’t so muddy up there .

Clerk Reeves read the Fair Housing Proclamation declaring April as fair housing month in the City of Grace. Councilmember Lowe moved to approve the Fair Housing Proclamation.

Park Project

The committee to work on the park project was discussed. The city council decided that they would like to get people from the community involved in the project. Councilmember Butikofer will serve as the city council member on the committee. The city council members had some ideas of some people they thought would be willing to help. The city council was asked to get the names (no more than 5) to Clerk Reeves by Friday so that she can send them to Kate Selvage with Southeast Idaho Council of Governments and Kate will start working with them on the next steps.

Zoning Amendment ordinance

Clerk Reeves read the ordinance to amend the zoning in certain areas of the city. Councilmember Tillotson moved to approve the ordinance. Councilmember Lowe seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Councilmember Lowe - yea, Councilmember Tillotson - yea, Councilmember Toone - yea. Councilmember Butikofer abstained from voting. The roll call vote passed. The ordinance will be numbered 2026-1.

Misc

Clean-up week will be held June 1 - 5, 2026.

Councilmember Toone moved to

BRAIN TEASERS

hold the budget hearing on August 19, 2026.

Superintendent Crookston reported that the screw press is working correctly, and the wastewater treatment plant project is all signed off except for the SCADA upgrade. The collection system survey went well; he is working on a more detailed plan. The city needs to purchase more of the commercial 300 gallon cans. He has a bid for 10 cans for $3500-$4000. The new light poles have been delivered for the northwest and southwest corners of Center and Main. They will have to tear out the approaches to pour concrete to place the poles.

Tess Jorgensen rebuilt the volleyball court and provided a new volleyball net for her senior project.

Fire Chief Peck reported that Randy Lester didn’t have any time to work on engine 302 so he will have to take it to the city shop so that it is available if a mechanic can come look at it, since they wouldn’t be allowed to work on it in the fire station. Fire Chief Peck informed the council that he will be moving out of the city in June and that he had talked to Travis Krebs and Travis stated that he would be willing to take over as the fire chief. The city council will need to approve the appointment of a new fire chief and swear-in the new fire chief at a future meeting. The fire department will have a live training burn on April 25th in conjunction with the county fire department.

Mayor Pristupa attended the county commissioner’s meeting and spoke with them about paving Mingo Road. They told him that they would have to talk the Road and Bridge supervisor and that the city might be able to work something out to get that road paved. As far as the new subdivision is concerned there needs to be six families living on the road and currently there are only three.

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court, but juvenile court consequences can still include detention, court supervision, probation, mandatory counseling, restitution, and long-term records that may affect schooling, employment, and military eligibility. In more serious cases, older juveniles can sometimes be tried as adults, which exposes them to adult sentencing ranges, including incarceration.

Even when a threat is later proven to be a “hoax” or joke, Idaho law still treats it as a serious criminal act because it triggers emergency lockdowns, police responses, and public safety disruption.

This was certainly the case at North Gem, as officers representing multiple law enforcement agencies in addition to the Caribou County Sheriff were involved in the response.

Additionally, instruction for the day was essentially impossible, which is even more disruptive at the tail end of the year when the few days remaining are designed to complete curriculum requirements. In this specific case, the Band concert that had been scheduled for that afternoon was also rescheduled for the next day.

Beyond all of the that, the impact on the youngest students – who can absolutely pick up on the fear and anxiety naturally felt by the adults around them – is surely significant.

While it seems likely that the source of the threat was someone from out of the area who possibly picked the school at random for a thoughtless and cruel “joke,” nothing about it was particularly funny, and one hopes that if they are identified they face the full extent of the legal repercussions they deserve.

On the positive side of things, the response from law enforcement and school faculty, staff, and students was very fast and orderly, and outgoing communication was responsive and compassionate, especially early on when the scene was still confusing.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS CARIBOU COUNTY

May

May

GRACE

26 - Tuesday Community Clean-Up Awards Assembly

May 27 - Wednesday Graduation 7pm

May 28 - Thursday Last Day of School JH/HS

BANCROFT

May 24 - Sunday LDS Services

May 25 - Monday Booster Club Meeting 6:30 pm

ON THIS DAY

1819 First bicycles (swift walkers) in US introduced in NYC

1881 American Red Cross founded by Clara Barton

1906 Louis H. Perlman patents a demountable tire carrying rim for cars

1908 First American horror movie silent film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" premieres in Chicago

1914 Greyhound Bus Company is founded by Carl Wickman in Hibbing, Minnesota

1918 US House of Representatives passes amendment allowing women to vote

1927 Aviator Charles Lindbergh, in the Spirit of St. Louis, lands in Paris after the first solo air crossing

of the Atlantic

1932 After flying for 17 hours from Newfoundland, Amelia Earhart lands near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, completing the first solo transatlantic flight by a woman

1969 Robert F. Kennedy's murderer Sirhan Sirhan sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment

1980 "Star Wars Episode V - Empire Strikes Back", produced by George Lucas opens in cinemas in UK and North America

2013 Microsoft announces the release of Xbox One

2017 Barnum & Bailey Circus performs for the last time at the Nassau Coliseum in NYC after 146 years

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Tristen Michael Ayojiak, Eagle River, fail to use safety restraint $10.00 Cole W Brooks, Coleville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Mateo Nicolas Caballero Acosta, Riverton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Treyson Harpr Christiansen, Grace, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Vicente Marinez Bahena, West Jordan, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Nicholas Tyler Wood, Bancroft, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Jeff Wilbur Allan, McCammon,

fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Eleanor Ileen Clements, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Daniel Douglas Hansen, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Zin-Hao Lai, State College, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Robert Jack Lee, Soda Springs, operate when unsafe or improperly equipped, $10.50, costs $56.50

Kaid R Panek, Soda Springs, fail to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk, $33.50, costs $56.50

Colby P Steorts, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Lyle Dale Tayson Jr., Louisville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

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

May 22 - Chicken Teriyaki w/Rice, Broccoli, Pineapple, French Break, Lemon Bar May 27 - Ham and Bean Soup, Bananas, Rolls, Caramel Cake

BIRTHDAYS

Vonnie Hansen, May 2

Lloyd Rasmussen, May 4

Kelly Chapin, May 6

Linda Arnold, May 7

Johnny McCuddy, May 7

Maxine Smith, May 8

Teresa Beck, May 8

Tracy Gentry, May 11

Linda Mickelson, May 12

Elyn Brown, May 13

Dagmar Beasley, May 20

MiShaelia Beckstead, May 22

David Grosso, May 22

Dana Moore, May 23

Jared W. Brown, May 24

“Unearth

Judy Bassett, May 24

Jan Nielsen, May 24

Darryl Dixon, May 24

Lani Sant, May 26

Dean Barker, May 27

Cammy Parsons, May 29

Teri Olsen, May 29

Linda Rasmussen, May 31

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

the Story –summer reading starts May 27

This summer at the Soda Springs Public Library, the trees will shake and the earth will tremble as the library plans to “Unearth the Story” of everyone’s favorite prehistoric friends, the Dinosaurs!

Soda Springs Public Library, along with Itafos, the David B. Jones Foundation and the Idaho Museum of Natural History, are excited to bring the beloved summer reading program back to town, free of charge to all those from birth to 11 years old who are interested in reading and learning more about the world around them.

The program will kick off with a Story Walk at City Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.

According to children’s librarian Dorajo Messerly, “we are thrilled to have Idaho Museum of Natural History Mobile Museum on site! This mobile exhibit is filled with fossils, dinosaur skeletons, hand on activities and real pieces of Idaho’s ancient past. You can explore the natural history of our state without even leaving town.”

Programs will be run Tuesday OR Wednesday (same program on both days) through the month of June at 10:30 a.m. Each session lasts about an hour.

There is always something for every child to enjoy – from a treasure trove of stories, to exciting crafts, fun prizes, and engaging activities at each session.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Themes for the weekly evets are as follows:

June 2 and 3: Dinolympics

June 9 and 10: Diggin’ for Dinos

June 16 and 17: Jurassic Springs

June 23 and 24: Jurassic Jam Slip n Slide

Teen Summer Reading will also be taking place. According to the library, “the teen summer reading program is mostly passive, with challenges put out weekly for opportunities to earn tickets, which are your chance to enter to win one of the fabulous prizes purchased for the program by Itafos of Soda Springs.”

The program works as follows: beginning on June 1, every Monday a new challenge or activity will be released. These challenges can be completed at the library or taken home and later returned for a ticket. If participants miss a week or two, librarians will be happy to get them caught up.

In person events will also give out tickets, and include: June 17, 6:00 p.m.: Movie Night –Jurassic Park June 15, 6:00 p.m.: Dino Crafts August 19, 6:00 p.m.: Wrap up and Prizes party.

Additionally, one ticket will be given out for books checked out from the library. Review written for the teen bulletin board will also result in tickets.

Summer Reading programs will be kicking off in Grace and Bancroft as well, and we will bring you that information as soon as it is available.

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.

1991

Max Hughes, president of the Soda Springs Gold Club, started out the May 7 Soda Springs School Board meeting by asking the trustees to consider adding a gold program to the high school athletic program.

He stated they have a very good “teaching” pro at the golf course right now. The program would be for both boys and girls.

The trustees discussed the issue of adding more athletics to the high school curriculum. Chairman Richard Hydzik wanted the person requesting the program to first go through the athletic director to see what the scheduling and finances would be before coming to the school board. The athletic director would know how it would impact the other programs at the school.

The trustees had a deep concern about all extra-curricular activities encroaching on learning time, for students and teachers. More children out of class means the basics might have to be retaught.

A public discussion of more extra-curricular activities will be addressed at a future board meeting.

Tom Phelps, Soda Springs, is retiring from Nu-West Industries after 33 years of service in the phosphate fertilizer industry in Southeast Idaho. Phelps, after being in the service from 1943 to 1945, worked as an electrician and a mechanic at the Ford garage, In 1958 he began work for Central Farmers up Georgetown Canyon and helped move the plant to its present location at Conda.

From 1964 to 1968 he worked as a maintenance supervisor for El Paso, which was a subcontractor for RefChem, who bought Central Farmers. The from 1968 to 1970 he worked as a maintenance supervisor for Mountain Fuel Supply, who bought it from Central Farmers. Mountain Fuel Shut down from 1970 to 1972 and Phelps worked for Soda Springs Elevator during those years.

In 1972 Beker purchased the plant from Mountain Fuel and Phelps worked as a maintenance supervisor. In 1974 he moved into the Planning and Scheduling Department. Later that year, he was promoted to Maintenance Superintendent, where he worked until Beker shut down in 1986. Nu-West Industries bought the plant and Phelps was Maintenance Superintendent until his retirement.

Many awards were presented to the members of the Grace Chapter of FFA at the awards banquet on May 3. The officers for the upcoming year were also introduced.

Connie Jorgensen was inducted as a Honorary Chapter Farmer. She has been active in FFA since she was a freshman at Grace High School. She has held numerous offices in the chapter and was district president and state reporter. She is a member of the USU Collegiate FFA Chapter, Block and Bridle Club, ATA, and serves as the executive secretary for the College of Ag Council. Connie is a sophomore at USU, majoring in agricultural education, minoring in Biology.

Having recently completed an internship with Farmers Home Administration, she plans on teaching agriculture to junior and high school students following graduation. Those receiving proficiency awards were LeeRoy Jones for wildlife management and prepared public speaking, Michael Tingey, placement on Ag production, Wendy Jorgensen, horse proficiency, Clint Panter, beef production, Amanda Crump, dairy production, David Wheeler, fruit and vegetable, Wendy Jorgensen, home and/or farmstead improvement, Cody Spencer, Ag Mechanics, and Heidi Turner, sheep.

David Wheeler was selected as star

greenhand, Amanda Crump, honorary star farmer, and LeeRoy Jones, star ag businessman.

Heidi Turner was presented with a certificate for ag accomplishment from DelKal for her work in FFA.

Idaho pins were presented to Bridget Gibson, Guy Robbins, Tony Sharp, David Wheeler, Clint Panter, Kyle Christensen, Jake Barthlome, Mandi Humphreys, Mike Olsen, Tyler White, Justin Panter, Bryan Jorgensen, Michael Tingey, and Amanda Crump.

Second year bars were given to Michael Tingey, Amanda Crump, Cody Bredehoft, Clint Panter, and Bridget Gibson.

Third year bars – Brin Andreasen, LeeRoy Jones, Wendy Jorgensen, and Heidi Turner.

Fourth year bars – Nephi Gibson, Jeremy Holt, and Cody Spencer.

Stephanie Bailey reported: “Congratulations to Lori Grosland who was selected as Idaho’s representative to America’s Homecoming Queen contest. She will be representing Idaho in in Hawaii this summer.

Congratulations to the following BPA winners at Nationals: Erica Prescott, 3rd shorthand; Marc Young, proofreading and merit scholar; Tiffany Olney, honorable mention information processing; Michelle Aubrey, honorable mention prepared verbal.

Congratulations to the new cheerleaders. Varsity – Tiffany Jolley, Cece Craner, Megan Smith, Katrina Allen, Allyson Swain, and Hayley Phelps. Junior varsity – Courtney Hopkins, Cindy Walters, Rachel Hoggan and Jamie Norman. Mat Maids – Shanda Winward, Alyson Bailey, Teresa Cloe, and Terah Jones.

May 17 class officer elections will be held. The candidates for president are Anthony Dominquez and Mindy Smith; VP Tammy Toomer and Shanda Winward; secretary Ashley Kowallis. Junior President Matt Dredge and Suzie Wood; VP Heidi Hubbard, Mindi Meyer and Hayley Phelps; secretary Misty Cellan and Megan Smith.

Eastern Start Installs Officers: Duane and Lela Rice, former Soda Springs residents now of Brigham City, Utah, were installing officers for public installation of officers of Golden Rod Chapter 64, Order of Eastern Star, held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Masonic Hall in Soda Springs.

Prior to the installation, Job’s Daughters presented a homecoming ceremony honoring Sharon Short, Grand Esther of the Grand Chapter of Idaho, and accompanied on the piano by Veda Mascarenas, sang “If We Hold on Together.”

The Rices, assisted by LaVanda Lallatin, Vicky Filey, and Veda Mascarenas, conducted the installation ceremony for the following new officers: Sharon Shorth, Worthy Matron; Grant Nelson, Worthy Patron; Lila Nelson, Associate Worthy Matron; Gary Lemarr, Associate Worthy Patron; Connie Squires, Conductress; Robbie Lemarr, Associate Conductress; Charlene Corbett, Ruth, Grace Blatter, Esther, and Frank Hernandez, Sentinel. Retiring Worthy Matron is LaVanda Lallatin. Job’s Daughters

sang “One Moment in Time,” after which the officers were honored at a reception in the social hall.

1976

Some 322 walkers went through the first check point during Saturday’s March of Dimes Walkathon.

According to Willard Higley, chairman of the Walkathon, the pledges to the walkers will amount to about $10,000. The amount raised in last year’s walk was $8,000.

The shortest time to complete the 20-mile walk was turned in by Clay Hall, a senior at Soda Springs High School. He covered the distance in 2.5 hours.

The youngest person to complete the entire 20 miles was Colleen Keele, five year old daughter of Thayne and Marie Keele of Grace. The walk took her 7.5 hours and did it with five stitches in her knee.

“Clean-Up Week Proclamation: I, Milton B. Gambles, Mayor of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17 to May 21 ‘Clean-Up Week in Our City.’

It is hoped that each resident and civic organization will cooperate with the Mayor and City Council in beautifying our City by ‘Cleaning up, Fixing Up, and Painting Up’ their property, City parks and vacant lots.

PROVISIONS will be provided, starting May 17 through May 21 to follow the regular garbage route and will pick up all large objects, stoves, refrigerators, furniture or anything too large for packer truck. Items must be placed at the curb line the day of your regular pick-up.

DURING ‘CLEAN-UP WEEK’ the City of Soda Springs will pick op OLD CAR BODIES. Arrangements for pick up, without charge, must be made before cleanup week at City Hall. A FEE will be charged for any old car bodies hauled away after May 21.

A REMINDER that all trash must be out at 8:00 a.m. on regular pick up date. Please see that everything is bundled and packaged according to the City Ordinance.

I HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AN SEAL THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976.”

Milton B. Gambles, Mayor.

County Clerk Elaine S. Johnson:

“For the first time in the State of Idaho, a Presidential Preference Primary Election is being conducted on May 25.

Every registered voter of Idaho will be eligible to vote for the party nominee of his choice for President of the United States. The party’s state conventions will then choose delegates to the respective national conventions, according to the vote of the people in the primary. These Idaho delegates will then join delegates from the rest of the nation to choose the party’s presidential nominees for the November general election.

Note the above paragraphs, “every registered voter.” County Clerk Elaine S. Johnson encourages all those who are not registered yet to do so soon. There are registrars located in each of the ten county precincts and she suggests you register there, if

possible. Precinct Registrars are: Grace 1 –Mrs. Gettys Sorensen; Grace 2 – Mrs. D.H. Lloyd; Bancroft – Mrs. Theil Parker; Soda Springs 1 – Mrs. Douglas Jack Christensen; Soda Springs 2 – Nan Lee Wallace; Soda Springs 3 – Nathel Lau; Soda Springs 4 – Mrs. Kenneth Chatterton; Conda – Mrs. Dwaine Ingram; Wayan – Mrs. Odell Stoor.

The Bicycle Safety Program –started with ‘Hobo the Bicycle Safety Clown’ coming to town. Hobo was in Soda, Grace, and other County Schools recently. At this time the Safety Clown taught all the children in our area in a very special fun program all about laws, condition of bikes, how to buy the size of bike needed and how students were given a test for bicycle safety.

The first phase of the Bicycle Safety Program will take place at then Idaho Stake Center in Soda Springs on June 12. Last year, 140 students took part in the bicycle safety program. The purpose of the program is to teach every cycle enthusiast how to take care of his bike, what the law says about bicycles, and how to ride a bike.

Ponderable:

On our Facebook page (Idaho Enterprise Caribou County), I asked what public event people would love to visit from the last 100 years if they had a time machine. I went with a Harry Houdini show or watching the Moon Landing at a barber shop, but here is some of what you said:

“I would choose the March on Washington. To be able to listen to Martin Luther King Jr. give his I have a dream. Speech in person would be remarkable. I also 100% firmly agree with what those individuals were fighting for. A few years ago, I attended the national African-American history Museum in Washington DC. One of the exhibits was a counter for a restaurant in the 1960s. It played videos of things that happened in the restaurant in the south. I was moved by the struggle, but more moved by the perseverance,the hope, the grit and the sheer determination of the individuals that set those counters. They sat at those counters not because they were fearless, but because they feared what would happen if they didn’t I wonder if we’ll ever see that kind of greatness again in my lifetime but I know *Now more than ever we could use individuals that are not afraid to stand up for what is right and for the rights of others.”

--Dorajo Messerly

“November 9 1989 witness the Berlin Wall torn down, ending the cold war. Tears of joy from years of isolation between family members.”

--Elizabeth Call

Check our FB page for a new question this Wednesday.

IDAN-HA THEATRE

-INDOOR-

Thursday, May 21

Friday, May 22

Saturday, May 23

Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13)

The evil Empire has fallen but Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

Saturday Matinee

2:00 p.m. (All seats $5), 6:00 & 8:45 p.m. (Regular Prices)

Wednesday, May 27

6:00 & 8:45 p.m. (All seats $5)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a Public Hearing will be held on June 9, 2026, at 6:05 p.m. before the Planning and Zoning Commission at Soda Springs City Hall, 9 West 2nd South, to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit in a (C-1) Commercial Zone to allow a Used Car Sales Lot in accordance with City Code 17.32.030. The property involved in this request is as follows:

Parcel No. 010000070600

TR E1/2, NE ¼, SEC 7

T9SR42E commonly known as 30 N Hooper Ave

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

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

Dated May 15, 2026. Melissa McDowell, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1237-05-21-26-T1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU Case No. CV15-26-0014

In the Matter of the Estate of: NICK J. HATCH, Deceased.

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

DATED this 30th day of April, 2026.

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Public Notice

The Caribou County Republican Central Committee will hold a meeting on May 29th at noon in the Caribou County Court House. The purpose of this meeting is to reorganize the leadership of the committee.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 8, 2026, 11:00 AM at the County Courthouse, Front steps, 159 South Main Street, Soda Springs, the followingdescribed real property situated in Caribou County, Idaho (the “Property”): THE EAST 5 FEET OF LOT 12, AND THE WEST 65 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 3, FIRST ADDITION TO LEWIS SUBDIVISION, IN SODA SPRINGS, CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO, UNDER RECORDER'S INSTRUMENT NO. 32340 Commonly known as: 561 E 1st N, Soda Springs, ID 83276 James Nathan Lofthouse aka James N. Lofthouse, as Trustors conveyed the Property via a Deed of Trust dated August 3, 2022, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns, in which First American Title was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on August 8, 2022, as Instrument No. 210077. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC via an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated August 11, 2023 and recorded in the Official Records of Caribou County, Idaho, on August 14, 2023, as Instrument No. 211640. Brigham J. Lundberg is the Successor Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Trustee recorded in the Official Records of Caribou County, Idaho, on March 31, 2026 as Instrument No. 216014. CrossCountry

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Mortgage, LLC (“Beneficiary”) has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $178,913.49, interest in the sum of $12,312.09, escrow advances of $5,350.47, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $3,095.15, for a total amount owing of $199,671.20, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include Trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person,

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for decorative three-rail fencing at two Main Street properties.

The council discussed the proposed fence at 65 South Main Street and raised concerns about approving the permit before ownership of the property was finalized.

The council ultimately approved the fence permit for 50 South Main Street. Council members also discussed how vendors would continue accessing the property during community events.

Shop Roof Repairs

Mayor Perry informed the council that the city had not received grant funding for repairs to the city shop roof. He stated that additional roofing estimates would be gathered.

Code Enforcement

The council discussed ongoing code enforcement issues involving approximately six non-compliant residences. Two of the properties were reportedly making progress toward compliance. Further discussion regarding specific violations and addresses was scheduled for executive session.

Introduction of Judge Brower

Judge Brower introduced himself to the council and community members. He provided personal background information, in-

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including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustors, successor in interest to the Trustors, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in Idaho Code § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee fees and attorney fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public

cluding his military service (Army) and public service experience (county prosecutor for Oneida County, among other positions).

Brower was appointed to the Sixth District seat following the retirement of Judge Brown. Changes to the ballots in Idaho do not list judges as “incumbents” or use the language “retain” in contested judicial elections, but Brower has been seated in Caribou County for the 6th district since appointed around two years ago.

He explained that he currently serves as district judge for Caribou, Bannock, Power, Oneida, and Bear Lake Counties. Judge Brower discussed his experience with planning, zoning, and legal code development.

He also referenced his upcoming election campaign, emphasizing his commitment to fairness, constitutional protections, and respectful treatment of citizens.

The council thanked Judge Brower for attending the meeting.

Council Reports and Public Works Discussion

Council members discussed equipment maintenance and purchasing practices. Trevor Parsons noted positive experiences working with Utah Track and Weld for equipment service and deliveries.

The council also addressed

proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustors are named to comply with Idaho Code § 451506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 1st day of May, 2026. Brigham J. Lundberg Successor Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.Fri., 8 AM-5 PM (MST) HWM File No. ID22748

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several public works issues, including:

• Updating speed limit signage entering town.

• Obtaining gravel delivery quotes.

• Repairing roads and alleyways disturbed during utility work.

• Maintaining Airport Road and improving its gravel base before chip sealing.

• Coordinating gravel hauling assistance with the county. Mayor Perry proposed organizing a student contest through North Gem schools to design a new city logo. Council members responded positively to the idea, and plans were made to contact school officials.

Additional discussion focused on liability concerns related to allowing residents access to city property for loading and removal of materials. Council members emphasized the need to reduce hazards and verify insurance coverage before permitting public access.

Public Comment

Resident James Ackerman complimented the city on the recently installed LED street lighting, noting that the improved lighting made walking outside at night safer and more convenient.

The meeting was adjourned and the minutes were recorded by City Clerk Debbie Swensen.

More Graduates

It's graduation season, of course, and we would like to provide a place for graduation pictures and information about students graduating from all schools or programs. We reached out on our Facebook page, and we congratulate the students below on their milestones and accomplish-

ment!s If you have a students who graduated from an online academy, homeschool currciculum, professional course, military academy, or any other program you would like announced, please email brandon.h@ idahoenterprise.com with a picture and information.

A full rundown of those degrees and all the other

awards will be included next week with the graduation report.

SSHS Senior Awards Assembly

Prior to the full graduation of SSHS seniors this week, the school held a senior awards assembly.

The assembly gave students a last chance to meet as a class and look back on their time before the official graduation.

Memories were shared by Kayden Harrison, Madilyn Kempe, Konner McWilliams and Mollie Renfroe, as well as closing remarks from Soleil Somsen.

Kimi Nicole Hopkins, who has been with many of the students during their whole school careers, spoke to the assembled group and

Bailie Caudill

Ashley Dalley

Lynlee Dilworth

Miley Dock

Arleth Escobar Garcia

McKartie Green

Courtney Gronning

Petyn Hopkins

Madilyn Kempe

Andres Lloyd

Josey Rasmussen

Ellie Wood

provided them with advice and comfort for the road ahead. A slide show of senior memories was shown, and Honor Cords and CTE Awards (printed below) were given out. Students were honored for achievements in a number of areas, including Career and Technical diplomas. A full rundown of the senior awards, including academic honors and CSI graduates, will run with the graduation story next week, but here are the CTE degrees as awarded (some students received them in multiple disciplines):

SSHS CTE Diplomas

Automotive

Ashtin Call

Aiddin Cantrell

Elijah Dilworth

Lillian Haderlie

Paetyn Hopkins

Remmick

Nate Mylez Ozburn

Construction Aiddin Cantrell

Lane Harris

Austin Housley

Cooper Thompson

Culinary

Dechlyn Guinn

Hadley Downs

Sara Fryar

Delaney Johnson

Sierra Muir

Jasta Stoor

Welding

Lane Harris

Kayden Harrison

Remmick Nate

Grace Senior Class of 2026

Colten Andersen

Cooper Andersen

Emma Andreasen

Hayden Ball

Christian Barrera

Madrigal

Paisley Barthlome

McKendrick Burrell

Gentrie Carpenter

Skyla Cloud

Colt Coleman

Maycen Collins

Jax Corbett

Kirynn Crosbie

Eric Draper

Hailey Hall

Charles Hubbard

Kallie Hulse

Brock Johnson

Josie Johnson

Tessica Jorgensen

Carter Kimball

Skout Kimball

Ashley King

Shaston Lloyd

Kamryn Mansfield

Adrian Mejia

Bailey Mickelson

Bryant Moss

Taygen Peck

Adison Rasmussen

Kayla Rigby

Wilson Robbins

Carter Robinson

Bradley Schiele

Alayna Smith

Bodee Smith

Chase Smith

Jaycie Smith

Korbin Smith

Cort Spencer

Kallie Stoddard

Max White

Jonah Wilkerson

Case Williams

Austin Wright

Parker Yost

Bella Zulu

Garbett Leads The Cardinals With Two Championships

BY JODY REEVES

A handful of Cardinals made the journey to Middleton to take part in the state championship meet last weekend. Several of them were able to be competitive in their discipline of expertise with most making finals and a few earning spots on the podium.

For the Lady Cardinals Madilyn Kempe came up just short of making the finals in the 100 meter dash but had much better luck as a member of the Lady Cardinals two relay teams. Both relay teams consisted of the same four girls, Taylie Brewer, Madilyn Kempe, Rosie Harris, and Ellie Wood. The sprint medley team grabbed a fifth place finish while the 4x200 ended in fourth place. Brewer also ran in the open 200 meter dash where she made finals and finished in eighth place. The young Brinley Kunz ran in the 3200 meter race where she finished in ninth place with a new personal best time. Soleil Somsen competed in all three throwing events with her best performance coming in the discus. In that event Somsen finished in seventh place with a new personal best distance. In addition to the two relay teams Rosie Harris competed in two jumping events. Harris struggled in the high jump finishing towards the bottom of the pack but in the pole vault she did much better. Harris was able to vault ten feet and finish on the medal stand in fifth place. The final Lady Cardinal we will mention is Ellie Wood. Wood as was mention was part of the two relay teams as well as running in the 1600 and 800 meter races. Wood ended in eighth place in the 1600 meters but earned the silver medal for a second place finish in the 800 meters.

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Many of these girls are seniors and will be dearly missed as they will move on to bigger and better things.

The Cardinal men also had a good showing. Like the girls the boys team had two relays that competed. The sprint medley which consisted of Zayden Garbett, Jaxson Horsley, Landon Martinsen, and Landon Moldenhauer finished in seventh place overall. The 4x400 relay team members were Landon Martinsen, Kage Kirby, Jace Garbett, and Jaxson Horsley and they were able to finish in fifth place. Moldenhauer also competed in the pole vault and finished in eighth place. Martinsen was a member of both relay teams as well as competing in the long jump where he placed tenth and the 400 meter sprint where he just missed out on finals. Also on both relays and the 400 meter sprint was Jaxson Horsley. Horsley did make finals in the 400 and placed seventh overall. Horsley also competed in the triple jump where he ended in eighth place. Zayden Garbett placed eighth in the 300 hurdle prelims and improved to seventh place in the finals. That brings us to the two throwers that competed for Soda Springs. Carson Cook competed well finishing in thirteenth place in the shot put and ninth in the discus with a new PR. Lastly but definitely not least was Cole Garbett. Cole has dominated those two events all season long and it was no different at state. Garbett earned the top spot on the podium in both the shot put and discus. Throughout the season Garbett set new school records in both events and at state he topped his own record in the shot put throwing an incredible 58 '2.25 inches. Unlike the

and Mecham Lead Grizzlies To A

Fourth Place Finish

BY JODY REEVES

The Grace Grizzlies took a small contingency of athletes to the state championship track meet in Middleton last weekend. The Grizzlies sent just two girls to the meet and six boys. Despite their low number the athletes represented Grace very well. The six boys were able to bring home a fourth place trophy proving they were able to compete at the highest level.

The two Lady Grizzlies that qualified for the state meet were Bella Eddins and Brooklyn Porter. Eddins competed in just one event, the 100 meter hurdles. Bella was able to make the finals and finished in fifth place overall. Porter participated in

two events, the 800 and 1600 meter races. Brooklyn earned a seventh place finish in the 800 and moved up a spot to sixth place in the 1600. Both girls were able to run personal best times at state and are just juniors with a chance to return next season.

The Grizzly men had two relay teams make it to state. Both their sprint medley team and their 4x400 placed third in the finals. Gavin Draper, Adrian Mejia, and Carter Mecham were members of both teams, with Bryant Moss joining them on the medley and Jonah Wilkerson running in the 4x400. The only Grizzly to make it to state and not be part of one of the relay teams was Parker Yost who competed in

the 110 meter hurdles. Yost placed third in the prelims and then moved up to second place in the finals where he posted a new PR. In addition to the two relays Mejia raced in the 800 meters and finished with a season best time in fifth place. Jonah Wilkerson made the decision to specialize in the hurdles this season and did very well. Throughout the year Wilkerson was able to set new school records in both hurdle distances. In the state meet Wilkerson was considered to be among the favorites to win both races but an unfortunate fall in the 110 meter race left Wilkerson off of the podium and opened the door for his teammate Yost. However Wilkerson was able to run clean in

the 300 meter distance and earned a gold medal finishing on top of the podium. Lastly the sophomore speedster Carter Mecham ran in two individual events along with the two relay races. In the 200 meter sprint Mecham made finals and finished in sixth place. Mecham is much better in the 400 meter distance and earlier this season set a new school record. At the state meet he would not be denied as he blazed to a first place finish running the race in a blistering 49.85 seconds. Mecham is the only non-senior that competed for the boys team. All five of the other competitors will be graduating later this month. It will be hard for the Grizzlies to replace such a solid group.

The Lady Cards Are State Champs

BY JODY REEVES

Two years ago when I first met coach Bob Jorgensen he was very excited about the future of Soda Springs golf. He expected great things to happen and specifically told me that he expected the girls' team to be real contenders for a state title over the next two to three years. Well here we are two years later and his words seem to have been prophetic. Last week the Lady Cardinals entered the state tournament at the Scotch Pines Golf Course in Payette as one of the favorites to contend for the title. I asked Coach Jorgensen if he knew how good of a position the girls were in going into state and he enthusiastically responded, “I truly knew the girls were playing well all season encouraging each other to get better along the way!” As for the tournament itself Coach Jorgensen stated, “These girls played their hearts out for two solid days with the added pressure of having the lead after day one. They were able to grind it out with some very tough competition and finish with three out of our five girls in the top ten!” Kale Hopkins who entered the tournament as the number five golfer for the Lady Cardinals surprised everyone with a ninth place finish. Joining her in the top ten was Tara Vedder who finished seventh and the top golfer for Soda Springs Jayden Parker who placed third overall.

Jayden spoke about this year's team, “We knew we had a good shot at state, especially bringing everyone back from last year's team. Momentum just continued to build as the season progressed and the wins piled up.” Jayden went on to say, “the team dynamic was full of laughter and friendship. We all just get along so well together, both the boys and girls teams.” After building a large lead on day one of the state tournament we asked Jayden what was the message from the coaches going into the final day. “They told us to just continue to be ourselves and be there for each other. Don't get too high or too low.” The Lady Car-

dinals kept their composure through that final round and earned a dominant state title. After winning the title Jayden said, “Every high school kid wants to be a state champion. I’m so happy to have achieved one of my goals.” Jayden also thanked all of her coaches, Bob, Chris, Jeff and Connie. She added “My dad has been my personal coach my entire life. He’s taught me more about golf than anyone.”

We don't want to overlook the boys team who competed at state as well. After the first day at state the boys were just outside of trophy position in fifth place but they rallied on day two and were able to finish in fourth place and bring home a trophy. Coach Jorgensen praised the boys team, “I am very proud of these boys and the journey they

Mansfield Wins State!

BY JODY REEVES

Over her four year career at Grace High School Kamryn Mansfield has consistently been one of the top girl golfers in the state. Kamryn has spent those four years picking up several awards including two individual district championships as well as helping her team secure wins and trophies along the way. Through it all Kamryn has maintained a positive attitude while keeping her competitive spirit. Although she always appreciated all the accolades she received, one award seemed just out of reach, a state championship. Mansfield was finally able to remedy that situation last week as she walked onto the course at the Scotch Pines Golf Course in Payette. Following years of competition this would be the last tournament in the senior’s high school career and she wanted to make the most of it.

Kamryn entered the state tournament coming off of a tough battle at the district tournament. At districts Kamryn came up a little short to the very talented Jayden Parker from Soda Springs. Of that district tournament Kamryn stated, “I was feeling good going into it but golf is full of ups and downs. I didn't play my best that day but that's just kinda how it is. I’m not going to perform my best every tournament.” When asked if coming in second at districts had any affect on her going into state she responded with,”I did get a couple of extra lessons in to touch up my swing but I went into state not really caring where I would end up placing. I just wanted to go have fun because I knew it was my last high school tournament and I just wanted to end happy no matter the outcome.” The state tournament is a two day tournament. After a solid first round Mansfield found herself sitting in third place in a very tightly grouped leader board. “As long as I was in contention going into day two I knew I would have a shot at winning.” Mansfield's day two was spectacular. After trailing

by one stroke at the end of day one Kamryn outshot the second place competitor by six strokes on day two and was the only girl to shoot under an eighty on the day. When I asked her how that second round felt Kamryn answered, “It just felt free and relaxed. Kyle (Coach Christensen) refused to tell me how anyone else was shooting on the field. He was just letting me play my game. I was just having fun.”

After finishing her final round Kamryn had to wait for the final group to finish to see where she would end up. As the last group entered their final hole it was revealed to Kamryn that she had a big enough lead that no one was going to overtake her and she was going to be the state champion. “I got excited and all of my teammates came and jumped on me. It was just so surreal, to know the work I've put in all these years playing at Grace, to have that work pay off when I needed it the most at the end. It felt awesome.”

When asked what it took for her to become a state champion Kamryn immediately mentioned the people around her. “When I was little we knew that I kinda had a knack for golf. I think having family, teammates and friends pushing me consistently is how I became successful.” In addition to her friends and family Kamryn was quick to thank her coaches Kyle Christensen, Scott Dille, and John VanVleet as well as former Lady Grizzly standout Lindsey Lloyd.

With the state championship win Kamryn becomes just the second player and first girl in school history to win an individual golf state championship. The other being Logan Lloyd ten years ago. Kamryn’s high school career may be over but she will continue to play golf, signing on to play at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. She will join several international teammates on one of the top teams in the nation in their division. I finished by asking Kamryn what

made over the last four years as most of them are seniors. We knew this was it for them. The last hurrah!” Going into that second day at state Jorgensen said, “We just encouraged each of them to play one hole at a time and give it their all, but most importantly to take it all in and enjoy the moments along the way.” Jorgensen also spoke for all the coaches when he said, “We are very proud to have been associated with both teams and have them represent their school and community.”

On a final note Jorgensen said, “The escorted return trip through town Wednesday afternoon was one of the most memorable things for me to witness. I loved it! So I would like to thank the community and those that made that possible.”

her favorite memory from her high school career was and she surprised me by not mentioning any awards or championships. “It would have to be when me and Karlie Christensen played in a scramble where

we were having so much fun and laughing the entire time. We ended up beating the boys scramble team and they got so mad about it. That was for sure one of the funnest rounds I have ever played.”