Caribou County | March 19, 2026

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DYW well underway in Caribou County

At the end of last week, Caribou County’s DYW participants met at Tigert Middle school for a service project directed at younger girls. The spring time competition is an opportunity for Caribou County young women to work on aspects of their physical, academic, and personal lives that will serve them well in their future careers and beyond. The DYW program is a supportive community that forms a strong bond between the young women involved, as well as their adult advisors.

A supportive group of those adult DYW advisors was on hand Saturday, in the forms of Danielle Graham, Myra Leatherman, Tonya Yamauchi, and Brenda Nielsen. The group of girls and leaders laughed, listened to music, and shared stories with one another as they worked on a project specifically designed to help boost the confidence of their younger peers. The activity is in line with the theme of this year, which is “Bloom.”

Three of the girls were not available, as Friday corresponded with state FCCLA and other competitions, but the lineup for DYW has been set, and the participants will be: Aspen Skinner, Mariah O’ Brien, Miriam Evans, Penny Fullmer, Amanda Cooper, Brooklyn Porter, Jeanaelie Shaffer, and

Kylee Fullmer. Participants in DYW represent the major areas of the county in terms of population, with women from Bancroft, Grace, and Soda all sharing the stage in May.

This year’s Caribou County DYW competition is scheduled for May 2, and will be the culmination of the work the women have been doing since the initial orientation and practice in January. Over the course of the months leading up to the event, the women practice a wide range of skills in addition to keeping up with their academics. Academics are a major part of the participant score, and come from a mixture of grades, activities, awards, and other factors typically important to college admissions.

Personal interviews, answers to question prompts, execution of a choreographed fitness routine, and a talent demonstration are all parts of the competition as well, and the woman eventually crowned DYW generally demonstrates a strong mix of all the required elements.

Last year’s Caribou County DYW Kallie Stoddard is a great example of that. In fact, Stoddard, who will be hosting this year’s event alongside Matt Kunz, is currently the reigning Idaho DYW.

At last week’s Soda Springs City

Council meeting, Austin Robinson spoke on behalf of the Lions Club of Soda Springs, which is the major fundraiser for the event. He noted how important the program was to the community, and how he had seen so many young women benefit from it.

“We absolutely couldn’t do it without the Lions,” Myra Leatherman said. “We thank them so much for what they do.”

In coming weeks, the program for the DYW event, along with the participant bios and information will be finalized and we will bring you that information in our pages. In the meantime, we wish the young women and their mentors all the best. We can’t wait to see what they can accomplish this year!

About DYW:

“Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing their self-confidence, and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school.”

Footloose comes to Grace March 20, 21, 23

One thing that has always been interesting to me about Footloose - a movie that I watched on VHS tape as a kid because my friend’s older sister wanted to rewind some of the Kevin Bacon scenes over and over again - is that it is simultaneously the most timeless, AND the most 80s movie ever.

It’s got everything, right? Small town versus city. Country kids vs City slickers. Age vs youth. The pulpit vs the dancefloor. Kevin Bacon vs John Lithgow. The classic antagonisms.

And not only is it still an enjoyable story in 2026, but the points it makes are just as relevant as ever. In fact, the students at Grace High School make a great case for the timelessness of the script, and do a great job of capturing the politely rebellious, exuberant dance-fever of the source material.

As is usually the case with the plays from GHS I’ve been lucky enough to watch, the acting skill on display is

fantastic. These kids have a lot of energy, character, and skill. As Ren, Axel Hubbard cultivates the right mix of dry humor and self-assurance that you can’t spell Kevin Bacon without. In a play where acting, dancing, and singing are all important it can be

difficult to be equally strong in those areas, but Hubbard, along with the other leads in the musical, manage to do just that.

Bailey Mickelson is the engine of

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Strait of Hormuz

blocked

A major development in the Iran conflict is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Iran has threatened or effectively blocked tanker traffic there, which disrupted about 20% of global oil supply and pushed oil prices above $110 per barrel. The United States has continued airstrikes, including a major raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, a crucial oil export hub, destroying many military targets there.

Fighting has also spread across the region, with missile alerts, drone attacks, and disruptions to global shipping and aviation. The U.S. is urging allies to help secure shipping routes and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran has stated that the shipping lane is only closed to U.S. and Israeli vessels. The administration has spoken about increasing domestic oil production as a way to reduce fuel costs, but energy experts have cautioned that domestic production would not have much impact on the price, which is tied to global energy markets too fundamentally for U.S. supplies to impact.

2026 World Baseball Classic

The WBC has essentially taken on the legacy of Olympic baseball, and features national teams from almost two dozen countries, such as Japan, the United States, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. The defending champion, Japan national baseball team, began strongly, including a 13–0 mercy-rule win over Chinese Taipei highlighted by a grand slam from Shohei Ohtani. Several notable results occurred during pool play. Italy's national baseball team upset the United States national baseball team 8–6 in one of the tournament’s biggest surprises, while Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3–2 in another close matchup. In the knockout rounds, the United States reached the semifinals and defeated the Dominican Republic national baseball team 2–1. Home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony, along with strong pitching from Paul Skenes, secured the victory and advanced the Americans to the championship game.

As of Tuesday, the United States has reached the final and will face the winner of the semifinal between Venezuela national baseball team and Italy national baseball team to decide the tournament champion.

Oscar Time

The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honoring films released in 2025. The ceremony was hosted by Conan O’Brien. The biggest winner of the night was the film “One Battle After Another,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It won Best Picture and several other awards, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, finishing with six Oscars overall. In the acting categories, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet. Supporting acting awards went to Sean Penn for One Battle After Another and Amy Madigan for Weapons. Other notable winners included Sinners for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score, the Norwegian film Sentimental Value for Best International Feature, and KPop Demon Hunters for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

Middle School Honors Clinic

Soda Springs High School was the site of last Thursday’s Middle School Honors Clinic, which gave local and regional music students a chance to perform in a larger and more dedicated group than they usually have access to.

School District 150’s Debbie Hansen helped to coordinate the event, which is held in alternating years in Soda Springs and Blackfoot. According to Hansen, “I think to see other kids with their same talents and interests, and hear what it’s like to play with a bigger sound is always good for them,” Debbie Hansen said.

The importance of that aspect of the clinic was also stressed by the other clinicians. Sharlie Winder, who worked with the First Violins; Kathleen Campbell, who led the Second Violins; Teresa Norton, who worked with the Violas, and Mark Jackson, who led the clinic on Cello and Bass, all made similar comments about the difference between practicing alone or in a small group setting versus in this type of collective ensemble. “It’s really important to get that practice in,” Mark Jackson said.

Throughout the morning, the clinicians worked through the musical selections for the afternoon performance, “Jupiter” by Gustav Holst (arr. Deborah Baker Monday) and “Spartacus” by Brian Balmages. The instructors were able to talk from their significant experience about the instruments themselves, approaches to the piece, and how to create a larger, shared sound within the larger musical group.

A total of at least 74 students joined in the clinic, including those from Grace, Soda Springs, Blackfoot Charter School, and Snake River Junior High. Despite an earlier departure time for some of the students, the majority were able to perform the two assigned pieces as an orchestra, conducted by Sharlie Winder.

“I have been working with these amazing musicians since about ten o’clock this morning, and they have made amazing progress since then,” Sharlie Winder said, prior to the performance. “They have never worked together as this group together. We add new people and it’s a whole different sound.” The group played through the pieces together for the audience of friends, parents, and other students who had gathered to listen.

“I think it went quite well,” Kathleen Campbell said. “We only have a little bit of time with them, but they came together and worked really hard. They’re attentive and disciplined—that was the thing that struck me. The value of a clinic like this is very high. They get to play with a large group. Doing things together and seeing so many others doing the same thing helps to encourage them to go on. We’re in a small community, and this is one of the best ways to do something like this. Anytime you can play with a larger group and have a clinician

CMC health fair held in Grace; Event Center on April 24

Last week, a community health fair was held in Grace to provide health information, services, and a way to interact with healthcare providers without leaving town.

Former Grace mayor Jackie Barthlome said, “Thanks so much to Caribou Medical Center for coming down and doing the health fair for us! Big shoutout to Lindsay Nuffer, Heather Robinson, Stacie Meskel, Mel Corbett, and Heather Torgesen. We really do appreciate it.” There were at least 86 people, at last report, who came and got their bloodwork done. The health fair is an annual event that brings medical professionals to town to draw for blood panels and other important health maintenance needs.

What the nature of the event might be in the future remains to be seen, as progress continues rapidly on the Grace clinic, which should be open-

ing its doors this spring to patients in the Grace area. The structure began going up over the last month or so, and is taking clear shape across from the City Park.

In the near term, CMC will be holding its own annual Health Fair, scheduled for April 24. This year, the Fair will be held at the Event Center in Grace. More information will be printed once it is available.

who can really help them move forward with their playing, and as a group, that’s pretty amazing.”

Sharlie Winder has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from BYU-Idaho, and has 30 years of experience as a dedicated and educated director to the ISCS Youth Orchestra. She began her public school teaching career by establishing and developing a thriving orchestra program in School District 93 in the Idaho Falls area. For the past three years, she has served as an orchestra director in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, at both Franklin Middle School and Highland High. In addition to her work in education, Sharlie has maintained a private violin studio for three decades, fostering technical experience and a lifelong love of music in students of all ages. Kathleen Campbell, of Soda Springs, began playing the violin. At age 20 in the Boise public schools. She played throughout her elementary school year and then in the university symphonies while at -

tending Arizona State, BYU-Provo, and later Idaho State University, where she graduate with a bachelor of Music Education with emphasis on violin. She enjoyed teaching band and orchestra during her career, and currently teaches private violin and piano lessons. He greatest satisfaction in music comes from the many friends she makes and in seeing the progress of her students through their diligent practice.

Terea Norton earned her degree in Music Education from ISU in 2015. With 11 years of experience teaching orchestra, she is committed to developing strong musicianship, ensemble skills, and a lifelong appreciation for music in her students. Mark Jackson began playing cello at the age of 5 and quickly fell in love with the instrument. His passion continued into an undergraduate education in Music, where he studied Voice at West Chester University. Now he enjoys sharing his musical talent with private lessons and playing/singing in the Caribou Community Orchestra/Choir.

Candidate Filings now final

Friday the 13th was the last day for candidates to file to run at the countywide level. Most of the filings had been complete by last week’s paper, but at there were a few late additions.

In Caribou County, the race for Commissioners in District 2 added one with George Hulse and Tracy Davis filing to run in the upcoming primary against incumbent commissioner Marty McCullough.

The Precinct Committeemen races are also now set for the primary election, with most of them featuring single party members running for the position. In the Bancroft Precinct, Republican Jim McCulloch is unopposed in the primary, and there is no Democratic primary candidate. Sharon Meals (R ) is running for the Freedom Precinct, again without a Democratic candidate for the precinct. The same is true for Jackie Barthlome (R ) in Grace 2, Hanah Beer (R ) in Soda 2, Colleen Price (R ) in Soda 3, and Georgeanne Benson (R ) in Wayan.

Soda 4 has both a Republican running for the position, Eric Hobson, and a Democrat, Paige Messerly, running for their party’s primary.

Soda 1 also has a Democrat, Nancy Smith, running on the party’s ticket for the Precinct Committeeman spot. On the Republican side, Soda 1 is the busiest race, with Lori Anne Lau and Rodger Soresensen running in the primary.

Current District Judge Cody Brow-

er and challenger Aaron Thompson have both filed for the race.

There are a large number of candidates in both parties who have filed to run for governor and U.S. legislative office. At the statewide level, the Republican race between current D35A Representative Mike Veile and challenger Chad Christensen is the only primary contest scheduled, though Democratic candidates have filed uncontested for their primary races and will meet the current legislators in the general election this fall.

Primaries for all positions are scheduled for Tuesday, May 19.

Sample ballots are being created now, and should be completed by Friday the 20th. Early voting can begin as early as April 27. Absentee ballot applications are due by May 8. Voter registrations for the primary are due to the county clerk by 5 p.m. on May 8. In person absentee and early voting end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15. Early voting for the general election begins on October 13, and election day 2026 is Tuesday November 3.

The deadline for write-in candidates for Idaho county-level primaries is this coming Friday, March 20. Write-in names that have not officially filed paperwork to run are not counted when the election is run. The number of write-in candidates is generally very small, and often zero. As a result, the current slate of candidates is likely the final one for the Primary.

Legislative Updates - Week Nine

Senator Mark Harris, LD35

We are starting to see budgets on the Senate Floor, which is a good sign that the beginning of the end of the Session is in sight. The Senate has passed a couple of Maintenance budgets, one of these was Senate Bill 1361 (S1361). It includes appropriations to Idaho State Police, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Juvenile Corrections. The total appropriation in S1361 is $566 million, down $16 million from last year. The bill implemented a 5% cut across the board for FY2027. Among the departments being cut is the Idaho Brand Board

which is housed in the Idaho State Police. The Brand Board appropriations are what is called dedicated funds, which are not general fund monies. These dollars are collected by livestock producers and used exclusively to fund the functions of the Idaho Brand Department. S1361 cut these dedicated funds back and as a result I voted “no” on final passage. S1361 passed the Senate and was sent to the House for consideration.

I was able to present Senate Bill 1358 (S1358) in the Senate Education Committee this week where it was approved and sent to the Senate Floor. S1358 fixes Idaho’s Career Ladder Compensation System to allow superintendents and building level administrators who return to teaching to be able to count their time in an administrative role toward

Representative Josh Wheeler

As we move into the ninth week of the legislative session, the pace at the Capitol has shifted into a more intense rhythm. Floor debates are becoming more frequent, and committees are working through the final waves of legislation while the budget process begins to take center stage.

I was pleased to see SB1157, a bill aimed at strengthening protections and support for foster children, advance to the floor this week. Idaho’s foster system cares for some of our most vulnerable children, and thoughtful improvements to how we support those families and providers are incredibly important.

Another measure that moved forward was SB1293, which helps bring additional clarity to Idaho’s crime victims compensation framework. Ensuring that victims have clear access to the support systems designed to help them recover from traumatic events is a responsibility the state should take seriously, and I was glad to see progress on this front.

In addition to those bills, several other pieces of legislation I’ve been working on have now reached the Senate floor, continuing to advance through the process. It’s encouraging to see momentum building around a number of practical policy efforts this year, particularly those focused on healthcare access, emergency preparedness, and reducing unnecessary administrative burdens.

Meanwhile, the budget conversation is finally beginning to move

forward in earnest. Appropriations bills are starting to come out of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) and reach the floor. However, this process has not been without its challenges. Concerns about the approach being taken resulted in the rejection of the Health & Welfare budget, reflecting broader disagreements about how best to balance fiscal restraint with the responsibility to maintain critical services for Idaho families.

Many of these discussions center around whether to pursue broad, across-the-board reductions or take a more precise approach that strategically uses Idaho’s budget stabilization funds to smooth temporary pressures. As I’ve mentioned in previous updates, my focus remains on thoughtful, targeted budgeting that protects essential services while maintaining our long-standing commitment to fiscal responsibility.

Despite the intensity of these debates, I remain encouraged by the level of engagement from constituents. Many of you have reached out to share your thoughts about smart budgeting, healthcare access, and protecting vulnerable populations, including foster children. Your input continues to shape the conversations happening inside the Capitol.

The final weeks of the session often move quickly, and I will continue working to ensure that the policies we pass strengthen Idaho’s communities and position our state well for the future.

Thank you, as always, for the opportunity to serve.

Josh Wheeler

Idaho State Representative

career ladder advancement. This is a fairness issue, because currently those that return to teaching lose the time they spent working as an administrator which leaves them with no incentive to return to the classroom. S1358 changes this by helping retain those who want to go back to teaching our kids.

Another education related bill I carried was House Bill 608 (H608). This bill updates a 20-year-old code that addresses school districts identified as having unsafe facilities. There is a $25 million account that has not been utilized because schools are unable to access the account under the current requirements. One of these requirements is that a school district must hold a bond vote that must fail before they qualify for the funds. H608 clarifies that a school

district that has passed a school bond less than 2 years old may apply for these funds under certain conditions. The bill also says that if the project comes in under budget, the school district will return the unused funds. The requirement of a failed bond is eliminated in this bill, meaning they are no longer required to go out and fail another bond. Middleton, Camas, Shelly, and Soda Springs all fall into this scenario. H608 passed both the House and the Senate and was signed by the Governor at the first of this week.

I am sincerely grateful for your input and support that helps me represent you in the Idaho State Senate. It is a true honor for me to serve Legislative District 35. You can contact me by email at mharris@senate.idaho. gov or by phone at 208-332-1429.

Representative Mike Veile

Budget Decisions and Protecting Ratepayers

We are beginning to see the budget bills move through the Legislature.

Today in the House, we passed several FY 2027 budgets, including those for the Constitutional Officers, PERSI, the State Tax Commission, and others. We also passed the FY 2026 rescission budget, which includes the holdbacks needed to ensure revenues align with expenditures.

One significant budget failed in the Senate on Thursday: the Health and Human Services Maintenance Appropriation, S1375. This budget included just under a 5% reduction for FY 2027. It likely failed in part because of the impassioned speech given by Senator Guthrie of District 28, our neighboring district. His remarks are well worth watching. He is an incredible statesman and a champion of common sense, and I certainly look to his leadership and example.

Because S1375 failed, this budget must now go back to the drawing board. The proposed cuts were to Health and Welfare and would have affected many programs. It will be interesting to see whether JFAC heeds Senator Guthrie’s admonitions and restores funding to some of those programs. With the associated federal dollars, this is the largest expenditure in the state budget, totaling nearly $6 billion annually.

I have spent most of my time this week working on legislation to en -

sure that new large electrical loads do not cause increased rates for other ratepayers. In short, growth must pay for growth. While electricity rates will continue to rise because of other cost pressures, new large loads should not be allowed to shift their costs onto existing ratepayers. This is already a practice of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that we are working to codify in statute. I have been working with Representatives Mickelsen and Garner to negotiate acceptable language with the electrical utilities and large-load customers. This is becoming an issue nationwide because of the proliferation of data centers, which can consume extremely large amounts of electricity. This legislation is intended to prevent problems before they arise in Idaho.

Another bill I worked on is S1339. It has passed the Senate Education Committee, and I will be carrying it in the House. This bill removes the requirement that public schools develop continuous improvement plans and instead focuses on longer-term strategic planning. I really enjoyed negotiating this language with the school superintendents and Superintendent Critchfield’s education department. I believe this can become a valuable tool for our public schools as they focus on student outcomes.

Keep an eye on the budget process next week. There are still some key decisions to be made on education funding for online learning, both for traditional public schools and charter schools. We expect to have about two to three more weeks left in the session, so it is definitely crunch time.

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The Dog Trainer’s “Secret” to Success…

BY EISA’BEL CURRAN, DOG TRAINER

The truth?

People always ask how dog trainers can “whisper” to dogs and make them listen so well.

Like we have some kind of secret.

It’s not magic. It’s not endless love. And it’s definitely not a handful of treats and hoping for the best.

The real secret is consistency.

Dogs learn through repetition, routine, and clear expectations. Good trainers simply learn how dogs understand the world and use that to help them succeed.

Think about it:

You open the bag of treats — your dog comes running.

You grab the leash — suddenly they’re excited.

Why?

Because you’ve created a pattern. A routine that means something to them.

Training works the same way.

When you consistently practice behaviors and reinforce what you want, you start painting a clear picture for your dog of what’s expected.

But if you ask your dog to sit 3–10 times before they finally do it… they haven’t actually learned that “sit” matters.

You’ve accidentally taught them that the first few times don’t count.

Dogs don’t need perfection. They need clarity, structure, and follow-through.

That’s the real dog trainer secret.

Consistency.

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Bancroft City Council

Monday, February 9, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

This report is adapted from the official minutes, recorded by City Clerk Debbie Swensen. It is not the official report itself, as it has been edited for length, context, and order.

Sicog

SICOG’s Amanda Collins congratulated the city for receiving the $250k park grant and explained that the next step is for the city to form a planning committee of approximately 3-5 people. CP Vawser would like to have people from the community join the committee. Council asked if the pickleball court would include a basketball court. Collins explained that a multi-function court is possible and change orders within reason can take place during the planning process. Collins noted that the price of concrete has come down some and may allow lor some additional upgrades.

Collins informed council that the city’s engineers will not be involved in this project. SICOG will be preparing the bid documents once the committee has reached the terms and conditions they want listed.

Collins suggested the city be ready to start having meetings around the end of February.

She has been working with the clerk on a several other grants including a shop grant for repairs, the sewer grant, and LIID street lanterns. The street lights and shop repairs grants are both Davis Bacon projects and the city should have an answer by the end of March.

Sewer Grant Application

Collins informed council that the sewer grant application has been submitted. She wants council to be aware that the state only has 1 million dollars to disburse throughout the entire state and they have received a billion dollars in application needs. She stated the city probably will not get funding lor the sewer project this year but will be moving up on the ranking list. Collins explained that there is a chance of the city having to do a judicial confirmation and start the bond process depending on DEQ determination.

SICOG will continue to spearhead the process and follow the legal guidelines in updating the public on changes. She stated that any contractors that bid the job will be required to have an Idaho Public Works License and registered in the Federal System. In the event they do not have those credentials, SICOG will help them to obtain the required licensing and get registered. SICOG will calculate the Davis-Bacon wages beforehand.

Mayor Perry would like to meet with the city's engineers regarding the sewer ponds to see if the city has any options as far as possibly consolidating two other ponds, using one for overflow and the other pond for a reserve.

Water Tank Cleaning

Mayor Perry informed council that he reviewed the flash drive containing the most recent robotic water tank cleaning. The diver and robotic system did a great job reporting on the condition of the tank as they cleaned. The city was given a few preventative recommendations. Overall, the tank was in great shape. The tank needs to be cleaned again this summer to stay on schedule.

Mayor Perry has talked to the vendor about possibly cleaning the tank again this June but wanted to contact a few more vendors for price comparisons.

Fire Chief

Mayor Perry announced that he will be appointing Bob Snow as the new Fire Chief in March. Mayor Perry stated that Bob is highly trained and has numerous certifications regarding emergency, fire and safety. Bob would like to donate his time to help the Fire Department get trained and restaffed following the fires. Bob is willing to write grants for needed improvements.

Mayor Perry and Cm, Parsons will be meeting with Bob in the next few days to go over Fire Department staff and inventory. Bob would like to attend city meetings for a few months. Mayor Perry informed council that the auditor and attorney are giving the green light to make this a paid position but Bob wants to volunteer for now.

Code Review-Title 10 & 6 (Vehicles, Nuisance & Zoning Regulations)

Council requested the attorney attend the meeting via phone to answer questions about an issue from the previous meetings related to various ordinances.

The background is that as a resident, Mike Ackerman (who is now a sitting councilmember) had filed a complaint related to ordinance enforcement. The legal factors involved in the situation were unclear to the council, given the unusual nature of the complaint’s origin.

CP Vawser asked the attorney whether the councilmember who filed a personal complaint and initiated the code review and changes should recuse himself from this topic. The city attorney advised that the council member should not participate in any action taken by city council regarding his complaint. The attorney advised council that state statutes do not prevent the council member from participating in the discussion or changes to codes unless the council member himself stands to benefit financially. It was determined that the council member will not benefit financially from the proposed code changes.

CM Ackerman agreed to recuse himself if the council decides to take action on his complaint.

Council members informed CM Ackerman that his complaint was addressed in previous meetings and they did not wish to revisit the original decision, but they would be willing to review the codes in concern.

CM Vawser asked the attorney if the mayor has the right to limit council member comments. The city attorney advised that concerns from council members should be heard and aired out, but the mayor is tasked with the

responsibility to convene orderly meetings with the jurisdiction to restrict comments.

CM Ackerman passed out a copy of the codes relating to parking regulations and violations. He stated that the semi-truck in question is parking on city streets outside of the truck route. He also stated that the city needs to have a separate planning and zoning committee and noted that planning and zoning commission was given back to the city council in 2022.

Previous council member Eric Christensen stated that it is a good idea to have a planning and zoning committee because they are a fresh set of eyes with new perspective, but they should listen to what the majority of the town wants. He also commented that it's not about what one person wants, it's about the whole town and issues should be general not personal. Mr. Christensen stated that it can't be personal when it is political and that is why previous zoning committee members got frustrated and the city couldn't keep an active committee.

Cm, Ackerman stated that parking restrictions are not going to be the last reason why the city needs a planning and zoning committee.

Mayor Perry asked council to think about what happens to a road when residents on both sides of the street park large items like campers and trailers on them. The roads become very narrow and if the city allows one person to do this, they have to allow everyone. Mayor Perry stated that the road in front of his house is very beat up. Resident Eric Christensen stated that the roads are all different in this town and some areas don't have the same right of ways due to culverts, canals, and other miscellaneous things. Christensen stated that this situation is not about parking on the streets because this resident is parking in the right of way. Resident Taralee Christensen stated that the resident is parking on a graveled area in his right of way, not on the road. Taralee Christensen expressed that people who chose to live here in the country should have a few rights without being micro-managed.

CM Ackerman stated that the problem here is not just the width of the semi-truck but also the width of the utility and box trailer behind it, making the street look like a parking lot. Taralee stated that other people in the past have parked their semis in town including his relative so he could get home to his family. Christensen stated that we have to make provisions and be more tolerant because we chose to live in the country and not the city.

Resident White stated that inclement weather creates road issues and deep ruts unless they have a good road base. The resident that owns the semitruck stated that her husband parks on gravel and crushed lava rock he had delivered to their right of way. Resident Eric Christensen explained that the city measures from the center of the road out to determine right of ways and placement of sidewalks and most of the streets have built up over time except BANCROFT CC On Page 11

HEALTHY TIP FOR KIDS CONFLICT RESOULTION

Cowboy Ted here with the Healthy Tip for Kids. Today’s topic is Conflict Resolution –

Conflict resolution is just a fancy way of saying settling a disagreement. What if two people want the last helping of dessert – is that a conflict? Two people want to sit next to the window on a road trip –another conflict. Two people want to be first in line – is that a conflict?

There’s an easy way to resolve all conflicts. Arguing, shouting and pushing will not resolve the conflict or disagreement. The easiest way to resolve a conflict is to do rock, paper, scissors. Everyone has done rock, paper, scissors before.

Think rock, paper, scissors will resolve any conflict? Absolutely, and then you can get on with whatever you were doing and nobody gets hurt or upset.

Don’t forget healthy kids are no accident. Next time you have a disagreement – try rock, paper, scissors.

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American Dependents: The vocabulary of taxes

BY ALLISON ELIASON

How did Benjamin Franklin say it... “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes?“ Unfortunately he was right. I say “unfortunately” not because I don’t think we shouldn’t all contribute a little to the funds that are used for the mostly civilized world we live in. I say it simply because taxes are a rough game to play. If only there was a prize to be had at the end of your round. Instead of saying “pass go and collect $200” they say you should probably pay the government a little more money.

With the tax deadline just a few short weeks away, farmers and ranchers across the country are suffering at their desks instead of enjoying the day out in the field. Speaking from experience, come tax season we all too often feel the urge to cry or curse as we battle through the frustrations of farm taxes, sorting through receipts, tallying up numbers and finding the right forms. But I’ll also admit that along the way we always find a few things that make for a good laugh and I think you will too.

The IRS defines a dependent as a “qualifying child or relative who relies on you for financial support.” While there may be many lives, like the dogs, chickens, horses and cows that do rely on you for financial support, you cannot claim them as dependents if you are also claiming them as assets. The handful of dogs, dozen chickens, herd of horses, and hundreds of cows would tally up to a highly suspicious number of dependents, guaranteeing a snappy audit, hefty fee and bunk in a whole different kind of coop.

Similarly, the IRS says “anyone who performs services for you” is considered your employee. I’m confident with that definition our horses and dogs might be considered employ-

ees, but I’m not entirely sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. With the way the minimum wage is going, none of us could afford to pay them a “fair wage” so we will probably just keep that one quiet. Not to mention, where would you send a horse a 1099?

But while you can’t claim them as dependents or employees, you can at least deduct their feed costs. Mind you, it must be categorized as “feed” and not “food.” People eat “food” and are not farm expenses that can be deducted. But animals eat “feed” and that is totally deductible. Who knew that sort of a distinction would be so critical come tax season? You turn a verb into a noun and suddenly it saves you on schedule F of your deduction tax form.

Actually, those sort of distinctions can be pretty important when it comes to your taxes. Your accountant might be pretty confused why your operation has so many “buttons" if he doesn’t know that they really are ear tag buttons. “Cheerios” may be what you put on the grocery shopping list but “castration bands” should probably be what you tell your accountant. He should understand nuts with the context clues of “nuts and bolts” but I wouldn’t separate the two.

Come tax season we realize just how much our kids earn working for us as we total up the dollars spent on their activities, adventures and inevitable needs. Claiming them as employees may be the only way we survive the sports teams, music lessons, and growth spurts.

It may have taken a few years to get the kinks worked out, but managing some sort of a ranch errand on our many grocery trips and doctor appointments has meant that all those miles on the family truck and gas receipts can finally be deducted. Between vet runs, parts store trips, and

BRAIN TEASERS

the occasional “quick stop” that somehow turns into half the day in town, the mileage log fills up faster than the fuel tank empties. And truth be told, with the mud, random items in the bed of the truck and miles on the odometer, my personal vehicle can often resemble a ranch truck.

There is a line to deduct work expenses named “work uniforms.” I’ve always wondered if I can deduct the fancier clothes that I wear to the cattle convention on that line. Since they are practically the same jeans I wear to work on the ranch, but just happen to be dubbed town clothes and will eventually take their turn in the saddle, I’m guessing yes. The fancy turquoise earrings, though, I’m guessing will be a no.

These days we’re told bookkeeping is easier because everything is digital. Apparently you can scan receipts, upload them into apps, and let QuickBooks magically organize it all for you. In theory that sounds wonderful. In practice, I still end up at the kitchen table with a shoebox full of faded fuel receipts trying to remember which trip to town was for mineral and which one was for milk. Of course the gas receipts are easy to identify. They’re the ones that make you wince the most when you add them up.

One final word of advice- if you are good at ranching, you might not make a great accountant. And trying to keep up on all the tax code changes from year to year in addition to understanding their bewildering myriad of forms is likely not going to fit in between calving season, branding season, haying season, weaning season, shipping, preg checking, and irrigating. So just hire an accountant. It will cost you some money, but not nearly as much as trying to explain to the IRS why you attempted to write off a border collie as “seasonal labor.”

Renewal Notice Reminder

We are extremely grateful to all of our subscribers as we approach our second anniversary of serving Caribou County. As that time draws closer, many of you should be receiving a white mail envelope containing a renewal notice. The envelope is sent out by a third party, and is labeled “Newspaper Management Services” rather than “Idaho Enterprise,” but inside should contain accurate address and subscription information for your account. Before you toss any incoming mail out, take a second to check for our renewal notice (which can get mistaken for mass mailing). If you think you should have received a renewal and haven’t, don’t hesitate to call 208-766-4773 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and ask about your subscription status. If you would like to start a new subscription, the same number at the same times will work!

EVENT CALENDARS

GRACE

March 21 – Saturday

High School Musical - Footloose

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk

Monday, March 23

Wednesday, March 25

March

March

Spring Break

March 22 – Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

March 23 – Monday Student Body Elections

March 24 – Tuesday Student Body Elections

March 25 – Wednesday Track @ Raft River Student Body Elections

March 26 – Thursday

BB vs Marsh Valley Golf @ Aberdeen Student Body Elections

7 PM

March 22 – Sunday

LDS Services

March 23 – Monday

High School Musical - Footloose

7 PM

March 26 – Thursday Music Department Trip - California

HS Track @ Malad JH Track @ Malad

BANCROFT

March 22 – Sunday LDS Services

March 23 – Monday

Spring Break Booster Club Meeting 6:30 PM

March 24 – Tuesday Spring Break

March 25 – Wednesday Spring Break

March 26 – Thursday Spring Break Track @ Malad

BIRTHDAYS

Gay Scott, March 4

Fay Anderson, March 5

Sidney Thompson, March 6

Helen Christensen, March 8

Glenna Rasmussen, March 9

Charlie Gentry, March 10

Terre Lakey, March 10

Tom Scott, March 13

Merlyn Painter, March 14

St. Patricks Day, March 17

Carol Steffensen, March 17

SueAnn Turner, March 21

Matt Swope, March 22

Ann Hamm, March 23

Wendy Lewis, March 23

Tanae Kole Crump, March 24

Gayle Powell, March 26

Robbie Lamarr, March 26

Peggy Gould, March 28

Ila Ray VanVleet, March 28

Jerry Bush, March 29

Carolyn Hunsaker, March 30

Charles Fryar, March 30

Kacelyn Kole Crump, March 31

Dorothy Cox, March 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

Chicken Burger, Pork & Beans, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, March 24

Lasagna, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

Strawberries & Cream Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, March 26

Sweet Pork Sandwich, Chips, Fruit, Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, March 23

Popcorn Chicken, Fried Rice, Fortune Cookie Food Choices - Salad, Applesauce

Tuesday, March 24

Quesadilla, Seasoned Black Beans, Food Choices, Corn, Pears

Wednesday, March 25

Deli Sandwich, Chips, Food Choices - Cheesy Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, March 26

Pulled Pork Sandwich, Tots, food Choices - Fresh Veggies, Peaches

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!

March 20 — Hamburger Rice Casserole, Peas & Carrots, Fruit, Potato Bread, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

March 25 — Chicken Pot Pie, Pineapple & Mandarins, Pecan Pie Bars

ON THIS DAY

1863 Confederate cruiser SS Georgiana is destroyed on her maiden voyage with a cargo of munitions and medicines valued at over $1,000,000. The wreck is discovered exactly 102 years later by teenage diver and pioneer underwater archaeologist E. Lee Spence

1918 US adopts Standard Time Act of 1918, also known as the Calder Act, a federal law implementing standard time (and daylight saving time) and defining five time zones for the United States

1931 Nevada legalizes gambling

1937 Astronomer Fritz Zwicky publishes his research on stellar explosions, coining the term "supernova" and hypothesizing that they are the origin of cosmic rays

1977 Last episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" premieres on CBS, with a group hug searching for a box of tissues, then singing "It's a Long Way to Tipperary"

1994 Largest omelet (1,383 sq ft) made with 160,000 eggs Yokohama, Japan

1995 Michael Jordan rejoins NBA Chicago Bulls after 17 months trying a career in baseball; he scores 19 points in 103-96 loss to the Pacers in Indianapolis

2008 GRB 080319B: A cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed

2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, first premieres in Mexico City

2018 World's last male northern white rhino, 45-year-old Sudan, dies in Kenya

2019 "Superbloom" of poppies in Walder Canyon, southern California visible from space, after high rainfall

2021 Icelandic volcano Fagradalsfjall erupts for the first time in 800 years and after more than 50,000 earthquakes

LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST

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

2011

Average retail gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging #3.21 a gallon Sunday, This compares with the national average that has increased 17 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34, according to gasoline price website IdahoGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in Idaho during the past week, prices yesterday were 54.6 cents per gallon higher than he same day one year ago and are 32.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

Supt. Jamie Holyoak called for an assembly of all North Gem students on Monday morning and invited Justin Williams and Val Eddins, the Grace/ North gem co-op wrestling coaches to the stage. He commended both coaches on the success of the wrestling programs. Five North Gem wrestlers attended the state wrestling competition which included Justin Taylor Williams, Caleb Williams, Anson Christenses, Westlyn Thompson, and Trey Reed. All five won their first round matches. When it was all over on Saturday, Caleb Williams, a freshman, received the sixth place medal in the 125 weight classification and Justin Taylor Williams, a sophomore, stood atop the podium, as the state champion.

Grace District 148 school teachers braved the storm on Thursday evening at the high school to be part of a statewide protest in support of education.

“It’s a sad day for education,” commented Lanae Robinson, president of the Grace Education Association. She was referring to the passage by the senate of two of the three bulls in Supt. Tom Luna’s education package to overhaul education in Idaho. Many of the senators noted in debate that they’ve heard more public opposition to this plan than on any other issue in their careers, yet 20 of them held to their party lines and voted to pass the bills, she said.

The Caribou Field Archers had their first shoot of the year. IT was held at the Tigert Middle School on March 5, with a good turnout. Results of the shoot were: Men’s Unlimited – 1st Danny Remund, Preston; 2nd Jeff Martinsen, Soda Springs; 3rd Chris Burger, Soda Springs. Women’s Unlimited – 1st Shelby Remund, Preston; 2nd Whitney Burger, Soda Springs; 3rd Gean Pierson, McCammon. Youth Women’s Unlimited – 1st Josee Peck, Grace; 2nd Celinda Thornock, Grace. Youth Men’s Unlimited – 1st Russell Owen, Soda Springs; 2nd Kasen Lewis, Montpelier; 3rd Spenser Peck, Grace.

The Soda Springs High School Scholastic Bowl academic team was among the hundreds of students from across Idaho who put on their thinking caps to compete at the Idaho National Laboratories East Region finals. With hopes of winning and an all expense paid trip to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., the team traveled to the USY Idaho Falls campus on Monday, Feb, 28 to compete in a “battle of the brains.” SSHS participants were Nathan Bollar and Parker Daniel, team captains, JayCee Ianelli, Bradyn Smith, Jesse Villines, Sara Brown, Brandi Thielman, Steven Torgesen, Kaelyn Daniel, Maci Owen, Emily Clegg, Levi Franson, Devin Wilson, Nick Kress, and May Brown. The team is coached by Bryan Jensen, SSHS physics, chemistry, and physical science teacher. Soda came away with a third place finish.

2001 Kerr-McGee recognized progress in mathematics at Hooper Elementary by sponsoring the movie “The Kid” on Feb 15 at the Idan-Ha Theatre. All fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students who have shown achievement in their math classes were given tickets to attend. Teachers accompanied their classes for the walk to the theater and the performance.

Idaho Ste University has set an all time record for spring semester enrollment. The total students head count of

Art was one of the many subjects students, parents, and teachers discussed at North Gem's Parent-Teacher conferences last year.

12.910 is a 1.3 percent increase over last year’s previous enrollment record for a springs, 12,739. “These figures can be attributed to increases in freshman transfer students, and growth in the outreach centers,” said Jennifer Fisher, assistant academic vice president. Enrollment increased at ISU’s Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Boise outreach centers.

“Dear Editor, I was most impressed by your heartfelt article about your dear faithful dog. The longer I live, which is considerable, the more I appreciate the gift that animals unselfishly give we human beings. Any animal responds to love and caring people. Only when these defenseless animals are betrayed by thoughtless human beings do they lose that trust. People who look on animals as nothing but nuisances miss one of the great blessings our creators gave us. Those who appreciate and regard these would-be friends, with love are so blessed with understanding and tail-wagging worship.

Sincerely, Winona Lowe, Grace.”

Caribou Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary, in its pledge to increase the fine art handing on the walls of the local hospital has purchased an original oil painting entitled “Tetons,” by local artist Bonnie Summers, announced Auxiliary President Rosli Grier. “Tetons” is a provocative painting of the famous snow capped mountain peaks, with a storm brewing in the sky. The lake in the foreground with vegetation, adds to the view and gives the picture a green tone, which is striking.

Students from North Gem High School chosen for the Rocky Mountain All Conference basketball team were Nick Roberts for the first team for the boys. For the girls were ShaeLyn Yost for the first team and Jordan Setser for the second team. Nick Roberts was also chosen to play on the all-star team.

Thirkill Thunderbirds School Report: 2nd Grade - Here in school we’re learning about body parts like the lungs, heart, and brain. Friday was our pet day and we had horses, dogs, donkeys, cat, hamster, turtle, and a bunny. We got to feed the horses and donkeys. We learned about geometric shapes, cubes, cone, cylinder, sphere, rectangular, solid, and pyramid. We had a read-a-thon for Dr. Seuss’s birthday. We are all trying to make our goals in AR.

1991

An accident on Teusady, March 26, on the flats west of Soda Springs on Highway 30 about halfway to Fish Creek, claimed the lives of three individuals in a head-on accident between a semi-truck and a 1983 GMC Suburban. Cpl. Dennis Abrams of the Idaho State Police said the accident happened about 2:10 p.m., when Robert Andrew Dean, Rupert, appeared to have attempted passing another semi-truck and pulled into the west bound lane, hitting the 1983 Suburban head-on, killing three of the four occupants. Robbyn Gale Setser, 32, of Rupert, died at the scene. She was the driver of the Suburban. Two sons, Cory, 6, and Kyle, 7, also died as a result of the accident. Another son, Jay Paul, 10, survived and is listing in stable condition at the Bannock Regional Memorial Hospital. Dean, the driver of the 1985 Freightliner semitruck and trailer, was transported to Pocatello Regional Hospital and is in stable condition. Cpl. Abrams said the semi was eastbound when it appeared the driver tired to pass a second semi in

front of it and struck the Setser vehicle. It appeared she had little or no time to react. A Lifeflight helicopter, and ambulances from Bannock County, Soda Springs, Grace, and Bancroft, were dispatched to the scene, as well as an extrication unit from Soda Springs and a Caribou County fire truck. Charges against the semi driver are pending the conclusion of the investigation and review by the county prosecutor, Cpl. Abrams said.

Idaho’s Sen. Larry Craig was in Soda Springs March 26 to tour Monsanto Company’s local plant, and meet with a high school class. While in Southeast Idaho, he planned to attend an agriculture meeting in Montpelier and a meeting with Sen. Steve Symms in Preston. During his tour at Monsanto, he discussed several issues with plant and community officials at a luncheon held there. He pointed out that indexing of federal payments to rural hospitals can be up to 30 percent less than urban hospitals for the same service to elderly patients. That inequity is something the senator tried to fix when he served in the house, and currently has legislation that will close the gap entirely. Regarding grazing fees and efforts to increase them on federal lands, Craig told Bruce Dredge of the Idaho Citizens Grazing Association that action taken to hike the AUM rate was blocked last year in the Appropriations Committee. “Cattlemen were caught off guard last year. But now they have other supporters,” he said about efforts of mining, timber, and other users of the federal lands to unite with the livestock industry,. If you stand alone, you will hang alone,” he said, as he encouraged users of the Forest and BLM lands to help each other for common goals.

The annual Health Fair at the Caribou Memorial Hospital will once again be sponsored by the CMH Auxiliary. The fair will be held on Thursday, April 18, at the hospital. Many professional people and volunteers will be giving tests and information to demonstrate that “Our Team Works For You,” the theme of this year’s health fair. Test offered include: a 21 blood panel with a $6 charge, adult tetanus and diphtheria shot, blood pressure check, audiology testing, eye screening, osteoporosis check, oral check, breast exam and video, glaucoma, cardiac health check, nutrition check.

1971

The Tempe (Arizona) News, appeared recently with this comment, appeared recently with this comment “We used to have the three R’s that meant Reading, Ritin’, and Rithmatic. Today the three R’s stand for Riot, Restlessness and Rebellion. And if this continues we will have Ruin, Rot, and Regret. What we need is Respect, Religion, and Responsibility. One of the encouraging recent developments in the United States is the decline of Riots, Restlessness and Rebellion. Perhaps normalcy hasn’t quite returned. But it’s obviously on its way…and we can shortly get back to the original three R’s—Reading, Ritin’ and Rithmatic.

A recent snow survey shows water above normal. Measurements for March 1, 1971, are as follows: Somsen Ranch – Snow depth 54 inches, water content 16.9 Allen (Austin) Ranch – Snow depth 36.7 inches, water content 11 inches. China Hat – Snow depth 23.5 inches, water content 6.85.

Bancroft No. 1 – Snow depth 14.5 inches, water content 5.3 inches.

Bancroft No. 2 – Snow depth 9.2 inches, water content 3.2 inches.

The Grace Red Devils won the Fifth District A-3 championship Friday by defeating West Side for their second victory in a row. The Red Devils will meet the runner-up of District Four in a playoff game Saturday, March 6, at American Falls, for the right to enter the State A-3 Tournament in Rexburg next week.

Team members include Van Johnson, Brad Egbert, Mark Hubbard, David Johnson, Wade Wilker, Curtis Stoddard, Phil Carter, Steven Krogh, John Goodsell, Rick Roper, Jim McGregor, Nick Smith, Mark Andreasen, Coaches are Jim Patterson and Roger Bruce.

Grace Equipment Spring Clearance Sale. John Deere Model 95, 1967 Model, straw chopper, pick up reel. Extra clean, only $6,900. I-H F-656 D Tractor, special price $8,995. John Deere 5-Bottom Trail Plow, 16” trip beams, hydraulic cylinder, rubber tires, food condition, only $695. Batteries starting at $11.25. I-H 16 Hay Rake, rubber teeth; fully equipped, regular price $721; special price $475. Champion Spark Plugs only 79 cents. Accidents - DeVaughn Davis Smith, driving a 1970 Dodge Charger, went through the show room window of Rex’s Sales and Service on February 21, 1971, when he mistakenly put his car in forward gear instead of reverse. Approximate damage to the showroom and items in the showroom and items in showroom was estimated at $2,000. The accident was investigated by Sheriff Ralph Marriott.

On Feb 13, a 1963 GMC truck driver by Arves Lealand Lloyd, Grace, and owned by Mathews brothers and a 1956 Chevrolet driven by Steven C. Stoors, Soda Springs, collided as the GMC truck was turning into a private driveway four miles south of Grace. Damage to the truck was $20 and damage to the Chevrolet was $50. Investigating officer was Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott.

IDAN-HA THEATRE

-INDOOR-

Thursday, March 19

Friday, March 20

Saturday, March 21

Project Hail Mary (PG-13)

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity -- but he may not have to do it alone.

Saturday Matinee

2:00, (All seats $5) 6:00 & 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. 208-547-3282

NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that IDAWY Solid Waste District (District) has submitted to the Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) an Operating Plan for the IDAWY Regional Landfill Facility (Facility) located at 348 Diamond Gulch, Georgetown, ID 83239 (42° 34' 59.6" N, 111° 28' 43.8'' W). The purpose of this submission is to provide an operating plan for a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Facility. This public notice is made pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.06.013, and as determined in Section 31-819 of Idaho Code. This application may be reviewed at the District office located at 241 S Main, Suite #3 Lower Left, Soda Springs, ID 83276, (208) 417-1625. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, except holidays. An electronic copy can also be downloaded at: https:// swti.org/regops. The public is invited to comment on the operating plan. The 30-day comment period commences with the first publication of this announcement starting the week of February 23, 2026. Written comments will be accepted during the public comment period and should be directed to SIPH at: The Southeastern Idaho Public Health, Attn: Mike Reas, 1901 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201.

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Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City will not discriminate against qualified individuals with dis abilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment : The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Effective Communication : The City will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in its programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpret ers, documents In Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Proce dures : The City will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in City/County offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact the office of Shelley Reeves at 208-425-3533 or citygrace@ icso fidaho.net as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. The ADA does not require the City to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or aclministrative burden. Complaints that a City program, service, or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Shelley Reeves at 208-425-3533 or citygrace@ icsofidaho.net.

The City will not place o surcharge on a porticular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing ouxiliory oids/ser vices or reasonable modifications of policy, such

as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Se le puecle proveer esta notificaci6n en un formato accesible para las personas cliscapacidacles y/o personas con conocimientos limitados del Ingles a pedido.

Publishing: 3/19/2026

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Notice of Public Hearing on the Status of Funded Activities

The City of Grace received an Idaho Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Idaho Department of Commerce. This funding is allocated to the State of Idaho from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are currently being used towards the administration and engineering of the project.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Unclaimed Property Notice

Why would anyone have unclaimed money? Unclaimed money consists of forgotten bank accounts, refund checks, utility deposits, wages, tax refunds and more. The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Check online for your name at YourMoney.Idaho.gov.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Mailing Address: IDAWY Solid Waste District Office 241 South Main, Suite #3 Lower Left Soda Springs, ID 83276

Project A Address: IDAWY Regional Landfill 348 Diamond Gulch Georgetown, ID 83239

Project B Address: IDAWY Caribou Landfill 1979 Central Rd Grace, ID 83241

2026 IDAWY Regional Landfill and IDAWY Caribou Landfill

Liner Installation Project Sealed Bids for the abovereferenced Project will be received by Jayson Lower at the mailing or physical address listed above until 1:00 PM MST on April 2, 2026. At 1:30 PM MST bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the IDAWY Solid Waste District Office physical address. Bids may alternatively be submitted electronically to the Engineer at chovey@ swti.org. Bidders submitting electronically must follow up by telephone to confirm receipt of the submission. If confirmation is not successfully obtained, the Engineer shall not be responsible for transmission errors or system issues that result in late receipt and subsequent rejection of the bid.

The Project consists of construction of lining systems and associated earthwork at the IDAWY Regional Landfill for Disposal Cell A1, including installation of a leachate containment pond with a leak detection system. The Project also includes lining a stormwater pond at the IDAWY Caribou Landfill Facility. The total liner installation area is approximately 345,000 square feet.

Two Bid Schedules are included in the Project Manual: one covering work at the IDAWY Regional Landfill and one covering work at the IDAWY Caribou Landfill. Bidders must complete and submit both Bid Schedules to be considered responsive.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any portion thereof. Only bids providing firm pricing and bearing proper signatures will be accepted. All bids are subject to applicable Idaho laws and regulations.

A pre-bid meeting will not be held.

For additional information or to obtain electronic copies of the Contract Documents, contact Chet Hovey, Solid Waste Training Institute, at (801) 918-5107.

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The hearing will include a review of project activities and accomplishments to date, a summary of all expenditures to date, a general description of remaining work and any changes made to the scope of work, budget, schedule, location or beneficiaries.

The hearing has been scheduled for April 1 st , 2026 at 6:00 pm, and will be held at 108 Center St, Grace, ID 83241 . Project information will be available for review at 108 Center St, Grace, ID 83241 . Verbal and written comments will be accepted up to and at the hearing.

Information provided at the public hearing will be available, upon request, five days prior to the hearing. Special accommodation or alternative formats for nonEnglish speaking persons and persons with disabilities will be available, upon request, with minimum of five (5) days’ notice prior to the hearing. The hearing will be held in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, contact Shelley Reeves at 208-425-3533 or citygrace@icsofidaho.net.

This Notice can be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities and/ or persons with limited English proficiency upon request.

Se le puede proveer esta notificación en un formato accesible para las personas discapacidades y/o personas con conocimientos limitados del inglés a pedido.

David Pristupa, Mayor 108 Center Street Grace, ID 83241

Publishing: 3/19/2026

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU In 1he matter of the Estate of: BARBARA ANN BAILEY, Deceased.

Case No. CV15-26-0023

Notice to Creditors

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MIKEL L. MORROW, SR. has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named 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 under signed at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED this 25th clay of February, 2026. RACINE OLSON, PLLP

By: /s/ Natho.n R. Palmer

Attorney for Personal Representative P. 0. Box 1391 Pocatello, !do.ho 83204-1391 Telephone: (208) 232-6101 natho.n@racineolson.com Publishing: 3/19/2026, 3/26/2026, 4/2/2026

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The Caribou County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Caribou County Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider any and all comments on the following: Dow Barker is requesting approval of an amendment to the Caribou County Zoning Map. The Zone Amendment would allow a change from the AG-Agricultural Zone to the LDR-Low-Density Residential Zone. The property in question is approximately 72 acres, located east of the City of Soda Springs, west of Highway 30 at the end of Gunnell Road, in Caribou County, Idaho, more specifically described as follows: Township 9 South, Range 42 East Boise Meridian, Caribou County, Idaho: Section 21: Southwest quarter (SW ¼)

The public hearings will take place at the Caribou County Courthouse, Commissioners Room, 159 S Main St, Soda Springs, Idaho, on the following dates and times:

Planning & Zoning meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM County Commissioners meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, beginning at 10:30 AM All persons will have the opportunity to be heard. Written comments or objections concerning the application may be submitted to the Caribou County Planning and Zoning Administrator, Attn: Helen Barker, 159 S Main St., Soda Springs, ID 83276, or via email at hbarker@ caribouid.gov and must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the public hearing. Any persons needing special accommodations to participate in the above meetings should call 208547-1780. Any questions regarding the application in advance of the meeting should be directed to Helen Barker using the above contact information.'

Helen Barker Planning & Zoning Administrator Caribou County, Idaho

Published: March 19, 26, 2026 #1213-03-19-26-26-T2

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Gabriela Cristel Christensen, Bancroft, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Breanna Nichole Criswell, Montpelier, speeding,

$33.50, costs $56.50

Casey Allen Hill, Bancroft, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Bunner Rowdy Johnson, Lava Hot Springs, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Sophie Ila Mickelson, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ryan Judd Smoot, Athens, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Benjamin Theodore Gelb, Minnetonka, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Davey Gene McCrabb, Bancroft, fail to stop when emerging from alley, drive -

way or building, $33.50, costs $56.50; lights-vehicle head lamps, alternate road lighting equipment violation, $10.50, costs $56.50

Beatriz Eliza Payan Bustamante, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tanner Charles Puckett, Inkom, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Timothy Anthony Vedder, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Landon Marcus Winmill, Soda Springs, speeding in school zone, $100.00, costs $56.50; turning movements and required signals, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Christopher Clint Strain, Riverton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tyler Joseph Zellmer, Soda Springs, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

CITY OF GRACE WATER SYSTEM

Drinking Water Quality Report 20 24

Spanish (Espanol)

Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua potable. Por favor lea este informe o comuniquese con alguien que pueda traducir la informacion.

Is my water safe?

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

Your water primarily comes from 11 springs. Eight of the springs are located in McPherson Canyon and three in Hawkins Canyon. The land surrounding the springs is United States Forest Service property. The city has a contract with the Forest Service to protect the land around the springs and restrict any activity that could contaminate it. The City fenced the springs in 2011 as part of the water project. The water system also has three wells. Well #3 is located east of City limits and South of #2 Well. It serves as a backup and comes on automatically when the storage level drops. Well #2 is located east of the city limits. It serves as a backup source of water and comes on automatically when the storage reservoir level drops. Well #1, serves as a primary source. The water comes out of the springs into two storage reservoirs where it is chlorinated before it goes into the distribution system. We chlorinate the water system on a daily basis with gaseous chlorination to keep the distribution system clean and free from bacteriological growth. Our source water has been determined to not be surface water impacted. A copy of the report is available at the City Office upon request.

Source water assessment and its availability Available at City Office upon request at 108 East Center Street.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity: microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

How can I get involved?

City Council meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are posted at City office, Post office, Fast stop and on the city website.

Description of Water Treatment Process

Your water is treated by disinfection. Disinfection involves the addition of chlorine or other disinfectant to kill dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that may be in the water. Disinfection is considered to be one of the major public health advances of the 20th century.

Water Conservation Tips

Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 4 00 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference – try one today and soon it will become second nature.

 Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.

 Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.

 Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.

 Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

 Water plants only when necessary.

 Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

 Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation.

 Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month's water bill!

 Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.

Cross Connection Control Survey

The purpose of this survey is to determine whether a cross-connection may exist at your home or business. A cross connection is an unprotected or improper connection to a public water distribution system that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. We are responsible for enforcing cross-connection control regulations and insuring that no contaminants can, under any flow conditions, enter the distribution system. If you have any of the devices listed below please contact us so that we can discuss the issue, and if needed, survey your connection and assist you in isolating it if that is necessary.

 Boiler/ Radiant heater (water heaters not included)

 Underground lawn sprinkler system

 Pool or hot tub (whirlpool tubs not included)

 Additional source(s) of water on the property

 Decorative pond

 Watering trough

Source Water Protection Tips

 Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier.

Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people “Dump No Waste - Drains to River” or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and distribute a flyer for households to remind residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.

Additional Information for Lead

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Grace City of is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead

Water Quality Data Table

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of

At

Footloose

the musical as Ariel, and plays extremely well off both Hubbard’s Ren and Landry Crane’s Chuck Cranston. All of the roles are well-cast, and the while it can sometimes be hard to “buy” kids of the same age playing a full range of fictional ages, the cast soon locks into their in-universe ages in a way to sell the effect.

The staging is clever, and uses the space well to capture some of the exterior scenes. Costuming is on point, and on the playful side.

Along with the on-stage production elements, the choreography is quite well done, and keeps action clear in the larger numbers, while allowing for some improvisation throughout and focused blocking on the smaller scenes.

The songs are pure 80s, for the most part. It’s no surprise that they are infectious—the Footloose soundtrack is still one of the bestselling movie soundtracks of its era, and came

right in the middle of Kenny Loggins’ unmatched string of soundtrack bangers, which includes “I’m All Right” (Caddyshack), “Footloose,” “Danger Zone” (Top Gun), and “Meet Me Halfway” (Over the Top).

Performances begin March 20 at the Gem Valley Arts Center in Grace at 7:00 p.m.

The play is directed by GHS’ Eli Hubbard, along with Velvet Hubbard. Behind the scenes production help is provided by Della Hubbard, Lila Christensen, Jaden Smith, Wade Smith, and Paden Lester. A full cast list is as follows—(role) actor: (Ren) Axel Hubbard, (Ariel) Bailey Mickleson, (Reverend Shaw) Brock Johnson, (Vi Moore) Lexi Coburn, (Rusty) Tyelor Turner, (Willard Hewitt) Wilson Robbins, (Ethel McCormack) Adeline Clark, (Chuck Crantson) Landry Crane, (Lyle) Case Williams, (Travis) Parker Yost, (Urleen) Kylie Humphreys, (Wendy Jo) Josie Fox, (Lulu Warnicker) Blayr Peterson,

Grace City Council Report, Feb 18

Adapted from the official minutes recorded by City Clerk Shelley Reeves

Mayor Pristupa called the meeting to order, after which Councilmember Butikofer gave the invocation and Clerk Reeves led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bills in the amount of $2,832.59 and payroll in the amount of $16,706.66 were reviewed for payment approval and approved.

Mayor Pristupa reported that there had been a couple of incidents at the Center Street bridge construction site with people driving around the barricades. Deputy Russ Roper has been keeping an eye on the area to help put a stop to that.

Mayor Pristupa excused Fire Chief Peck and reported that Fire Chief Peck had informed him that the fire department would be beginning their yearly training. The planning and zoning members reported that they are planning on attending the Caribou County Planning and Zoning meeting in March. They asked for a letter from the city council explaining what the city council's opinion was concerning the area of impact that the county proposed so they were clear on the city council's opinion when attending the meeting. Clerk Reeves will write a letter for them to take to the meeting.

Travis Gilbert and Jordan Stoddard explained that the First West Lateral Canal has received a grant to repair the canal that runs under the highway and 4th South. Construction will begin in October of this year. They are

hoping to work with the city at the west end where the city has a storm drain vault. They asked if the city would like to turn the storm drain into the open canal instead of punching into the canal. Superintendent Crookston indicated that the city would be interested in that. They explained that they have estimated that 1500 yards of asphalt will be disturbed, but that they are trying to avoid the curb and gutter in the area. The city council agreed that the city will work with them to help in whatever way it can.

Superintendent Crookston reported the following: Well #3 was pulled and the top 40 feet of bearings need to be replaced, after 40 feet the well is in good shape, and the cost won't be as expensive as previously estimated. The company is hopeful that they can begin the repairs on Friday or early next week.

The Center Street Bridge project is plugging along; he will try to figure out how to make the detour signs more explanatory next week. One of the plow trucks broke down yesterday and was at the repair shop. He asked city council members to remind people that there is no depositing snow on Main Street allowed.

The sweeper back end has problems and needs some major work done, it is estimated to cost $37,000.00.

Mayor Pristupa asked for citizen input.

Jackie Barthlome stated that Caribou Medical Center will be coming on March 13th to do a blood draw at the Legion Hut from 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

(Wes Warnicker) Jax Corbett, (Coach Dunbar/Cowboy Bob) Carter Robinson, (Eleanor Dunbar) Charly Ambrosek, (Principal Clark) AJ Mejia, (Betty Blast) Daisy Mejia, (Jeter) Collin Draper, (Bickle) Hurley Hardy, (Garvin) Treyson King, (Cop) Sawyer Andreason. Town Council: Naomi Crofts, Clayton Hamilton, CJ Newby. Parents/ High School Student en -

semble: Sawyer Andreason, Clayton Hamilton, Paden Lester, Christian, Hyrum Smith, Holland Ball, Gage Brower, Grady Hubbard, Hayley Partain, Naomi Crofts, Emma Andreason, Brynlee Hubbard, Presley Judd, Paizlee Hatch, Bailey Stoddard, Ashlyn Welch, Malakii Foster, Bradley Schiele, Cort Spencer, Logan Packer, Alyssa Kendall, CJ Newby.

Fish and Game Corner

VOLUNTEER GROUPS NEEDED FOR EDSON FICHTER NATURE AREA SERVICE DAYS THIS SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL!

JENNIFER JACKSON, IDFG

Businesses, clubs, organizations encouraged to adopt a Wednesday service day at this beloved southeast Idaho treasure.

Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello-- one of the community’s favorite places to visit for fishing, bike riding, dog walking, and wildlife watching-- is in need of volunteers to help with basic maintenance tasks to keep it beautiful, accessible, and safe for its visitors.

Idaho Fish and Game is encouraging businesses, clubs, organizations, and other groups to consider adopting a Wednesday service day during which your employees or members can assist with weeding, mowing, litter pick-up, pruning, planting, mulching, and other tasks.

Service days will be scheduled at least biweekly, occurring on Wednesdays throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Specific hours and timing of volunteer efforts can be set to accommodate the preferences of the group, nature of the work, and group size.

Fish and Game will provide the materials, tools, and a designated project supervisor to make the effort successful and rewarding for all involved!

“This special place is very important to the people in our community and the wildlife that lives there,” says

Tessa Atwood, volunteer services coordinator for Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region. “With countless acres of habitat work going on at any given moment on department-owned wildlife management areas, access sites, and other public landscapes across the region, we simply couldn’t do the work we do without the help of volunteers.”

If your business or organization is interested in volunteering at Edson Fichter Nature Area, please sign-up for one of the service days through this link: https://www.signupgenius. com/go/10C0F4FA5A82EA3FDC70-62540658-adopt#/.

You can also contact Volunteer Services Coordinator Tessa Atwood at the Southeast Region Fish and Game office at 208-232-4703.

To acknowledge the support of our special community volunteers, a temporary sign will be displayed at the nature area gates each service Wednesday. This sign will recognize the group or business that has "adopted" the nature area for that period and will highlight some of the key tasks they helped complete during their service day.

Idaho Fish and Game hopes that by involving community groups, clubs, schools, and businesses, we can emphasize the value of the nature area as an important local resource and showcase the diverse constituency it serves.

Bancroft CC

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Council agreed that a ten-year contract would be a better term for the city.

Friendliness Award

If I Were an Animal

Main Street and Canal street, which were rehabbed and paved.

Council had a lengthy discussion on rights of small town vs. large cities.

The city attorney stated that anything under land use, including Title 10, which is zoning regulations would require a hearing due to being part of LUPA. Title 6, being motor vehicles and traffic, is arguably a police powers discussion that could be changed by a vote but due to making so many changes the attorney advised the city to include this in a public hearing session lor public discussion.

CM Ackerman asked whether the definitions have any pull or is it just the codes. The attorney stated that if the city is going to change the definitions under code 10-1-4 related to zoning that requires a public hearing.

CM Ackerman stated that Title l0 under home occupations gives limitations on vehicles and asked how many residents have running vehicles with over six wheels in residential zones. CM Parsons stated that his new work truck may have over six wheels and he has to park it in the right of way.

CM Mike Ackerman will give council a copy of Burley's code to review.

Mayor Perry would like council to review the printed codes and revisit the topic.

CM Parsons stated he would like to see the council put Mike’s complaint to rest.

CM Michael Ackerman suggested the city table the code review and do nothing against the complaint at this time. CM Parsons informed CM Ackerman that he is of the opinion that his complaint has gone into four or five different scenarios. CM Ackerman stated that he is willing to dismiss the complaint but would like to further review the codes relating to parking and violations so the city has something enforceable in the codes.

After much discussion, the decision was to drop the formal complaint made by CM Ackerman and revisit the codes at the March council meeting.

6 Intermountain Gas (10-year) Contract Renewal

The representative from Intermountain Gas Company presented a renewal contract.

The previous contract was a forty-year contract. Council does not want to renew for such a long term.

The city will continue to receive an annual franchise payment from Intermountain Gas.

The city attorney has reviewed the contract and sees no issues with the city renewing for l0 yrs.

Cp, Vawser made a motion to renew the contract with Intermountain Gas Co. for 10 years, which passed 4-0.

Memorial Park Control Panel

repairs

Mayor Perry informed council that Watt's Up Electric has been doing a great job repairing the burnt wires etc in the control panel of the well at Memorial Park. Mayor Perry also asked Watt's Up to look at the generator due to overheating and causing issues when the power goes out. Ventilation seems to be the issue due to poor airflow in the building. One option for better airflow is building a lean-to on the existing building and then adding a fan system with a thermostat. Watt's electric suggested running a cable to the fan underground so the city can fence off the building for security and safety. Mayor Perry will discuss the options further when Watt's up comes back to finish a job in a few days.

Generator at Potter Shop

Council discussed repairing the big generator that has been stored in the Potter Shop. CM Parsons stated that this generator belongs to the Fire Department’s, but due to long term nonuse the Fire Department will most likely let the city get it running and use it for a backup.

Council discussed the importance of having a reliable backup generator and discussed the situation during the recent house fires that could have been way worse. Maintenance will pull the generator to the front of the shop to be assessed. Council discussed hiring a contractor to replace the business window in the city hall to ensure it is properly working.

CP Vawser made a motion to purchase and install the window up to $2,500 for cost and labor.

Street Lights LED

Rocky Mountain Power contacted the city with concerns about the decision to install 4k cobra street lights. The rep explained that 4k Cobras and very bright and usually not installed in residential areas. Most cities only use this

light around businesses for added security. Council discussed changing the contract and going with 3k Cobras due to most cities using them for residential lighting.

CM Mike Ackerman wants to make sure the city installs the new lights soon to save money on the return. Clerk Swensen reminded council that Rocky Mountain Power will honor the saving discounts on the contract while the city waits to hear back about the energy savings grant.

Council Reports

CP, Jessica Vawser did some research on the resident with the flooded basement and found out that the incident was caused due to the city accidentally leaving a water valve open or possibly having a faulty valve. Mayor Perry stated that he is not sure about this, but if the city puts a lock on all water when residents request a shut off or do not pay the bill this wouldn't be a question or happen.

CP Vawser would like council to go in the lower-level basement after the meeting and see some of the things that are stored there. Council needs to decide what needs to be kept and thrown out. CM Vawser stated that we may possibly need to build additional shelving for files.

CP Vawser would like maintenance to start patching pot holes around town. Maintenance stated that it is difficult to fill potholes this time of year.

CP Vawser is concerned about the condition of Airport and Gilbert Road. The county has helped with grading the roads in the past.

CM Parsons explained to new council that the road was damaged last summer by a farmer's helper and they have sent the city a compensation check for the damages. The money was used to apply mag chloride to the road. The county came in and bladed the road but the soft spots are still an issue and there are a lot of potholes forming again. The goal was to get the road more compact so il would be ready to chip seal later this year. CM Parsons suggested that a member of the council reach out to the county again and see if they would come blade the road.

Mayor Perry will contact the county regarding the blading and see what they suggest.

CP Vawser would like to get locks on the doors at potter shop before the Airbnb's get busy.

Mayor Perry stated that keys were

made lor the man door and they have secured the doors from the inside.

CP Vawser asked why the sewer alarm hasn't been going off recently. Maintenance stated that there haven't been any issues causing the alarms to go off.

CM Mike Ackeman would like to get more community involvement and set up a historical commission. He stated that it would be nice to have the city’s input to conserve the hotel and the city hall.

CM Jessica Thuman asked when the school will be doing their "Cowboys in Action" project. Council advised that it's usually closer to the end of the school year. Staff and council will start putting together a list of projects for the students. Jessica will start looking for a park committee. Council discussed several residents that may be willing to serve on the committee.

CM Thurman asked about the process of forming a planning and zoning committee and if they would need to be sworn in. Clerk Swensen advised that this process requires a public hearing and then the members would need to be sworn in.

CM Thurman asked if she could plan a fun summer event and suggested having a boot scoot boogie dance. Cm, Mike Ackerman stated that he recently purchased big speakers that would rock the town. Council agreed to let CM Thurman start planning the summer event.

Council thanked maintenance for cleaning the streets and commended them on how nice they look.

Maintenance Page asked what council has decided to do about a maintenance truck. Mayor Perry informed council that the insurance company has settled on $2,300 for truck damages. CM Parsons stated that the truck may need a new front end, but has not seen it in person yet. He suggested the city get the truck running and ready to sell. The city could sell a few other pieces of equipment that are not being used to help fund a truck. Mayor Perry informed council that the truck is not street legal right now and needs repairs or replaced.

Cm, Parsons volunteered to do the repairs needed to get the truck sold. Cm, Parsons will get a list of parts to order and may have some parts to donate.

CP Vawser made a motion to have CM Parsons fix the city maintenance truck to save funds.

Boys Basketball All County Honors

BY JODY REEVES

With another season in the books it’s time once again to select our All County Honors for boys basketball. Making these selections seems to get more difficult each season and this year is no different. Like we did with the girls honors, the boys will feature Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Rookie of the Year as well as a first and second team. Our Rookie of the Year honor is based on a player's first year playing significant varsity minutes and is not necessarily based on their age or grade. In an effort to include as many players as possible we decided that if a player is selected for an individual honor they would not be added to the first or second team. This year's selections were extremely difficult, particularly the final cuts on the second team. We debated on making an honorable mention list but decided that it would feel more like we were trying to give everyone a trophy. When it came down to the final cuts our decision was largely based on each player's value to their individual team and not solely based on the players statistics. It is likely that there will be some that disagree with our selections but we have put a lot of time and effort into each selection and studying each team to come up with our decisions.

Soda Springs and Grace had successful finishes to their seasons with each bringing home consolation trophies from the state tournament. That success came with the help of several players on each team giving us lots of options for our selections. North Gem on the other hand struggled to find success but did have at least one player worthy of making our list. It is our hope that by making these selections it shines a little more light on those athletes that have worked so hard and helped make their teams better. We hope our readers will take the time to congratulate these great young men for a terrific season and a job well done. So without any further ado here are this year's All County Honors recipients.

Co-All County Players Of The Year

Cooper Thompson (Soda Springs) and Gavin Hansen (Soda Springs). Ok so some might say this is a bit of a cop-out so we would not have to make a difficult decision. The truth is we debated this at nausium. Here are the facts. Both players had numerous games where they led their team in scoring. Both players had clutch performances that helped their team win big games. Both players won player of the game honors in a state tournament game and both players were selected to the state all tournament team. What it boiled

down to for us was the simple fact that we do not believe that the Cardinals would have won a district title or a state trophy if either player was absent from the roster. The leadership shown by Thompson and Hansen is what we felt elevated them above all other players in the county this season. With Thompson and Hansen on the floor the Cardinals always had a chance of winning every game they played this season. Congratulations to our Co-All County Players of the Year. Sixth Man of the Year

Carter Mecham (Grace). This season Mecham was everything you could ask for in a sixth man. Whenever Mecham entered a game he provided a spark for the Grizzlies. Mecham is the quintessential high school basketball player. He has enough size to make plays in the paint while having the speed and shooting ability of a guard. After a bit of a slow start to the year Mecham really turned things on in the second half of the season. Down the stretch Mecham played a big part in the Grizzlies success and even led the team in scoring during the District Championship game. Congrats to Carter Mecham.

Rookie of the Year

Jaxson Horsley (Soda Springs). The sophomore was a pleasant surprise for the Cardinals this season. Horsley started the season coming off of the bench but it didn't take long for everyone to take notice of his play. Horsley’s ability to defend in the paint combined with his deadly accuracy when shooting the

the team and gained great experience that will aid the Cardinals next season. Congrats to Jaxson Horsley.

First Team All County

Konner McWilliams (Soda Springs)

Parker Yost (Grace)

Bodee Smith (Grace)

Gavin Draper (Grace)

Craig Yost (North Gem)

Second Team All County

Chase Smith (Grace)

Preston Ozburn (Soda Springs)

Kade Kimball (Grace)

Machia Browning (Soda Springs)

Landon Martinsen (Soda Springs)

Cardinals Hit The Ground Running

BY JODY REEVES

The Cardinals boys and girls track teams saw their first action of the season last weekend when they attended the Twin Falls Jersey Mike’s spring opener. The mild early spring weather had the Cardinals far better prepared than some previous years. The boys and girls each placed fifth as a team in the meet with the boys facing seven other teams and the girls taking on five other teams. Those placings are a little deceiving considering that the Cardinals were the only 3A school going up against mostly 4 and 5A schools. On individual levels several Cardinals started the season with some strong marks. For the Cardinal men's team Zayden Garbett got off to a great start in the sprints but had his best performance in the 300m hurdles. Zayden finished that race in second place overall with a time of 45.50. Another great performance came from another Gar-

bett. Jace Garbett earned a second place finish in the pole vault with a personal best vault of 10’6”. Jaxson Horsley had a great day as well earning personal best marks in three events. Jaxon turned in a sub twelve second 100 meter sprint but had his best marks coming fourth overall in both the 400 meter sprint and the triple jump. Finally it came as no surprise to see how senior Cole Garbett started his season. Cole earned a second place finish in the shot put and then took the top spot in discus with a new personal best of 179’ 7”. The Lady Cardinals also turned in some great performances. The 4X400 meter relay team of Emery Lakey, Taylie Brewer, Danalee Frandsen, and Rosie Harris earned a second place finish. In the sprint races all but one girl hit new personal best times but it was a pair of seniors that stole the show with their performances. Ellie Wood grabbed fourth place in the 1600 meter race and was even better in the

800 meters where she came in second place. Finally Rosie Harris in addition to being part of the relay team jumped her way to a third place finish in the high jump then vaulted to a second place finish in the pole vault with a mark of 9 feet.

The Cardinals will be back in action this Friday when they travel to the Magic Valley once again to compete in the Kimberly Spring Open.

Men’s Results

100 M - Jaxson Horsley 11.89, Zayden Garbett 12.07, Jace Garbett 12.45, Bodie Kern 12.95, Jordan Clarke 13.31

200 M - Zayden Garbett 25.45, Bodie Kern 26.52

400 M - Jaxson Horsley 54.35

800 M - Kage Kirby 2:14.86, Johnathan Beutler 2:24.88

1600 M - Johnathan Beutler 5:34.73, Kage Kirby 5:42.69

300m Hurdles - Zayden Garbett 45.50, Jordan Clarke 53.05

Shot Put - Cole Garbett 48’8”, Carson Cook 35’6” Discus - Cole Garbett 179’7”, Carson Cook

Results 100 M - Ameliarose Harris 13.67, Taylie Brewer 14.00, Emerey Lakey 14.47, Danalee Frandsen 14.96, Kristin Hansen 15.40

200 M - Taylie Brewer 28.60, Danalee Frandsen 31.04, Kristin Hansen 32.85, London Galloway