Enterprise The Idaho
Caribou County
Caribou County's Newspaper Since 2024
Caribou County, Idaho
August 14, 2025 | Vol. 2 No. 33
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NEWS IN BRIEF Two Kayakers Rescued from Henry’s Fork Near Island Park
Grand Marshall Emma Renee Ellis Christensen and family led the parade.
The flag is always first, even at the Kids’ parade.
For many, the fair is one of the definite highlights of the year. While it’s likely that there are some people out there that could take it or leave it, considering how much there is going on during the week, it’s fair (ahem) to say that most people in Caribou County will take it. Over the week, visitors to the Fairgrounds were entertained by rodeos with both kinds of horsepower, concerts, talent contests, animal competitions, kids games, parades, the packed market animal sale, and of course, food. In addition to all of that, it was the first chance for many to get a glimpse of what the county’s new Event Center, located on the fairgrounds in Grace, is all about. While we won’t be able to bring you everything that happened at the fair in this single issue, we’ll try to get in as much as we can,
and reserve a few stories for down the road. In this issue, you will find a rundown of the rodeos that took place during the fair (pg.12), the Market Animal Shows (pg.3), some of the events from Kids Day and the parade, some of Caribou County’s Open Class category winners (pg.4), the Kids’ Market (pg.9), and a fun family 5K story on page 10. There is a lot more to get to, and we will bring you the full market sale and Open Class results once we have them, as well as reports from some of the other fun things that happened throughout the week, like Caribou’s Got Talent, the Mullet contest, the Cutest Pet Contest, motor sport nights, music, and more. Stay tuned, but we’re going to take a rest for a day or two!
Another Fantastic Fair is in the books
On July 30, two kayakers were rescued after becoming stranded on Henry’s Fork of the Snake River near Island Park, Idaho. They had launched from Upper Coffee Pot Campground aiming to float past Coffee Pot Lodge but encountered dangerous debris and fallen trees in a steep, narrow section of the river. One kayaker was stranded on the west bank, while the other clung to a tree in strong currents for nearly an hour. Fremont County Search and Rescue responded quickly: rescuers reached the first kayaker, then swam across to aid the second, using ropes and teamwork to bring both safely to the east bank. Fremont County EMS, Emergency Management, and the sheriff’s office also assisted. Both kayakers were unharmed. Authorities warned that this river section is hazardous and advised the public to thoroughly research routes and avoid narrow or obstructed waterways to prevent similar incidents.
One town, four victims, seven days of fear: The hunt for a man who took four lives at local bar in small Montana town
Facepainting lines were long but worth it during Farm Bureau’s Kid Day.
Another of the Fair traditions is the Midway.
Rodeo events were steady throughout the week.
The flourishing horticulture contest in full bloom.
On August 1 in Anaconda, Montana, Army veteran Michael Paul Brown fatally shot four well-known locals named Daniel Baillie, Nancy Kelley, David Leach, and Tony Palm inside The Owl Bar. Brown, reportedly battling mental health issues since his military service, fled barefoot, stole a white Ford F-150, and sparked a massive manhunt involving 250 officers, the FBI, and SWAT teams. The search swept through rugged Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, leading to lockdowns at schools, hospitals, and businesses. Fearful residents armed themselves, stayed indoors, and endured multiple false alarms as helicopters scoured the area. After a week, public tips helped locate Brown 5.5 miles from the crime scene in a previously searched area. With Brown in custody, Anaconda is cautiously emerging from lockdown, mourning its losses, and rallying to support The Owl Bar and the victims’ families.
Free Health Education Class put on by Caribou Medical Center
Out of respect for both sides of the street, the parade makes a return trip to equally dispense candy.
This year’s Mullet Contest winner! More details to come.
Hypno Hick instigated a loose conga line or two.
Cheri Peck won the auience’s hearts with her crowd favorite quilt.
IN THIS EDITION Event Center nearing completion.........Pg. 2 Market Animal Show.............................Pg. 3 Games & Parades/Open Class............Pg. 4
Kids Market.........................................Pg. 9 Obituaries.......................................... Pg. 11 Rodeo................................................Pg. 12
Caribou Medical Center invites students and parents to a free health education class titled “Sleep Hygiene & Stress Modulation” with Nurse Practitioner Aaron Hobbs. This Back-toSchool event focuses on essential strategies for academic and emotional success. Learn practical tips on improving sleep habits and managing stress effectively to boost performance and well-being throughout the school year. Whether you’re a student seeking better focus or a parent wanting to support your child, this session offers valuable insights for the whole family. Join us on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:30 PM at Soda Springs High School. Don’t miss this opportunity to start the school year strong!
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Event Center nearing completion One aspect of Fair week that experienced a bit of fortuitous timing was the construction schedule for the Event Center. The county’s new Event Center, which has been under construction for around a year, was almost-but-not-quite ready in time for the fair this year, which it was optimistically hoped early one in the process. Some issues related to the underlying soil and the weather conditions at the end of last year pushed the original schedule out by a few weeks, but what remains to be completed in the structure is really finish work more than anything. While previous fairs’ Open Stage events have taken place in temporary or non-ideal locations, the Event Center served very well as the primary location for events such as Caribou’s Got Talent, the Pet Contest, the Kids Tractor Pull, the Hypno Hick, and more. Between the shade provided by the interior space, as well as the ventilation from the large bay doors, the area was perfect for large crowds to take a load off and sit for some entertainment. The indoor venue also allowed for an easier time managing the sound system and acoustics.
The Event Center was used extensively during the fair.
Due to the wind that created a bit of havoc throughout the week, the Event Center also showed that it would work well as in that environment, or as an alternative weather location. The many county residents who found themselves at the Event Center during the week also got a good look up close and personal with the event side of the building. The remainder is dedicated to fire and emergency vehicle bays, as well as the County Ag Extension Office, which is currently in downtown Soda Springs. The Event Center is scheduled for completion in October or early November, and is a planned election location.
Seating room was plentiful and the inside stayed cool.
Protect Your Skin While Soaking Up the Sun Sunny days are perfect for outdoor fun, but they also call for extra care to protect your skin. Sunburns and overexposure can lead to long-term damage and risks of cancer, so follow these tips to stay safe in the sun.
Apply Sunscreen Generously
Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Apply about an ounce to cover exposed skin and reapply every two hours—or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
Dress for Protection
Keep the sun’s rays at bay with lightweight, long-sleeve shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and sunglasses with UV protection.
Seek Shade
The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Take breaks in the shade during this time or plan outdoor activities for early morning and late afternoon.
Know the Signs
If your skin starts to turn pink or red, it may already be too late to avoid a sunburn and even more important to step out of the sun to avoid severe damage.
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By the time you read this, the machine should be open for business.
New vending machine ready for action at park The Friends of the City Park in Soda Springs completed a project to install shade structures at the playground area earlier in the year. Or rather, they nearly completed the project. There was a bit more money raised than was needed for the shade structures themselves, though not enough for an entirely new project, so the group decided to add to the playground in a meaningful and additive way with the installation of a vending machine. Friends president Laura Lind said, “The roof is on and the machine is fully stocked. We do have some non-food items coming from Amazon that we will place in the machine when they arrive so in the meantime, I filled every free space with food items.” The nature of the snacks, in case there is any concern, was described by Friend member Alana Burns as “both traditional snack and drink options along with healthy options (allergy free granola bars, protein snacks, etc.).” The ultimate plan is to also stock the machine with “small first aid kits, sunscreen, wet wipes, and antibacterial wipes” in addition to the snacks and drinks that have already been placed in the machine. This will give parents who may have forgotten to bring some of the essentials for a day at the park access to much needed items without having to pack everything back up
and head to the store. It will also hopefully prevent instances of kids needing to make their way across the busy highway to purchase food or water on the other side. The machine hit an unexpected snag in its first day of operation, through a combination of being overly popular among the younger set. As Lind explained, “The machine only takes paper bills, quarters, dimes, and nickels. No pennies! We just had to go over and clean out all of the coins because we had people putting the coins in too fast and using pennies and it caused a jam so the machine stopped working!”
Laura Lind stocks the park’s new vending machine last week.
Superintendent’s Message from Scott Muir, Soda Spring #150
Soda Springs School District wants to welcome our students back for the 2025-26 school year. We are excited for the opportunities ahead. We hope your summer provided time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with friends and family. We strive to create a supportive and engaging environment where all students can succeed. The district believes in building strong partnerships with families and the community to ensure student success. Our vision and mission is to Educate Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Graduate each Student Prepared for College, Advanced Training, Career, and Citizenship. Parent participation is key to student success; together we can continue to ensure students are prepared for this school year and for future opportunities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she: 1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience 2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers
3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills 4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life 5) Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject 6) Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and go on to college We want to encourage students to get involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations, which can enrich their educational experience and create lasting memories. One of the ways we’re strengthening our educational foundation is through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). PLCs give our teachers dedicated time to collaborate, review student data, and develop instructional strategies that directly impact student learning. By working together in these teams, our educators can ensure consistent, high-quality teaching practices across every grade level and subject. Thank you for your support for our schools and we look forward to working with you and your children!
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Round Robin Showmanship winners 1st Tyla VanDyke, 2nd Maycee Smith, 3rd Holt Olenslager, 4th Kenadi Anderson, 5th Taegon Lewis
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Market Goat Grand Champion Bobbi Hannan, Reserve Champion Jenna Wakefield.
Market Animal Shows A Booming Success
There are few things as rewarding for a young person as finding success with a market animal project. This year, like many other years, dozens of young people from around the county participated in one or more of the market animal shows at the Caribou County Fair. The shows and sale at the fair is the culmination of months of hard work feeding and caring for their animals. Although sometimes it can be like pulling teeth for parents to get their child to go walk their animal, the adults are all on the edge of their seats come show day. Caribou County always produces excellent livestock for their shows and this year was no different as indicated by the judge on several occasions. Multiple times the judge had to take extra time while trying to make his selections for each class of animals while judging both mar-
ket and showmanship. Every show produced a grand and reserve champion in both the quality and showmanship classes. However with every high of winning many others had to feel the sting of defeat. Fortunately that sting is lessened come sale day. Multiple local businesses and individuals show up at the market animal auction every year and throw their support behind the young producers. The youth are usually rewarded with a high sale price for their animal which brings smiles and a feeling of accomplishment. Even though most of the shows had plenty of competition there is always room for more. If you are interested in having your child participate in a market animal project at next year’s fair contact the Extension office and they can point you in the right direction.
Market Sheep Grand Champion Kreed Panek, Reserve Champion Trig Fox.
Grand Champion Market Beef Clay Johnson
Grand Champion Market Swine Tyelor Turner.
Reserve Champion Market Beef Bailey Mickelson.
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Games and Parades
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The Fair is know for parades, and Caribou County goes one better by holding not one but two of them. In both cases, Grace’s main drag is filled with a slow-moving testament to the wonders of a gathered crowd and the promise of freely flung candy. Wednesday’s parade took place at the end of a busy Kids’ Day. During the day, Farm Bureau and a number of additional sponsors (the Fish hatchery, 4-H Extension office, Soda Springs Library, and many more) came together to provide fun and games for the younger set. There was a mobile shooting booth, face painting, ice cream, a kids tractor pull, a scavenger hunt, and a lot more. I’ll keep saying “a lot more.” Here are images from some of those events.
Open Class
Livestock and rodeo shows are among the biggest draws at the fair, of course, but they are only part of the great American Fair tradition of the country fair. The Fair has always also celebrated the arts, whether fine or domestic. So close to the literal last day of the fair, we are not yet in possession of a full rundown of entries and winners from the many Open Class categories that are judged each year, so we are endeavoring to present pictures of the primary winners from a number of categories. In addition to Art and Photography, we are including Quilts, handwork, antiques, baking, flowers, and other winners as they were captured. My hope is to acquire the aforementioned full accounting as soon as possible!
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Deita Jensen
Debbie Turner
Connor Ford
Stephanie Funk
Kim Mendenhall
Jamie Willden
Chloe Olsen
Carol Beckstead
Abigail Berg
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The Upsides of Dust? BY ALLISON ELIASON
“I’m so thankful for the dust!” said no one... ever. But after what seems like the driest spell this valley has had in a long time, I’m determined there has to be a silver lining in there somewhere to the fine coating of dust that sits atop, well, everything. You might think me crazy to look for the good in even the dust but after so long, this girl is choosing to embrace it rather than cry over it, because that just makes for a mess of mud in my eyes. 1. The dust helps me remember I could always go for a good lotion. There is something about the fine dust that seems to suck even the littlest bit of moisture out of my skin. Spending time outside, or even once the dust makes it inside, makes me want to soak in a tub full of salve to soothe my dry skin. But since I need regular moisturizing anyway, I guess I can thank the dust for helping me remember to lotion up more often than normal. 2. Gritty dust in my teeth feels a lot like going to the dentist for cleaning. A sheer, or more often hulking, layer of dust on my teeth, swishing this way and that, is sure to be polishing up my pearly whites. If I’m outside in the dust enough, I just might be able to get my teeth cleaned without heading to the dentist and I can forgo my nest cleaning. Thank you, dust, for saving all that time in the dental chair I really don’t want to sit in. 3. Since everyone else around me is trying to avoid a mouth full of dirt like I am, all sorts of long conversations are held to a minimum. Now I don’t have to think of an excuse to leave the conversation of a longwinded haranguer. Instead they choose to get to
the point real quick and we both move, all for the better I’m sure. 4. Trying to find anyone out in the fields or on the range has never been easier as the dust cloud around them provides a better location fix than any GPS could. It’s like a little, or rather a BIG arrow is pointing out my final destination. Sure I don’t get the step by step instructions on how to get there, but since I’m a visual girl, having the end point clearly marked out is all I need. 5. With so many vehicles and implements buzzing around the ranch, it’s hard to keep them parked and out of the sun to avoid even the littlest bit of sun damage. But with a fine layer of dust built up on just about everything, I think we are having our best summer yet at keeping the sun off. Truth be told, it isn’t just the vehicles that the dust is keeping the sun at bay. For once I don’t have to chase down my hard working husband or my sun loving kids to put a little sunscreen on. The dust and eventual mud does a good job to keep the sun rays from wreaking too much havoc. 6. I’ve never been one to frequent the car wash, but since my truck always looks like it just came off the range, going through the wash is on our to do list much more often. Seeing the colorful foamy soaps and watching the various scrubbers attack the clinging dust and dirt has become a new hobby and fascination for my family. Who knew the car wash could be such an adventure?! 7. Farmhouse chic is still trending, a large part of the charm due to the patina, the long, well worn look. A layer of dust always adds to the “well worn” look to everything so even without trying, my house is looking chic and trendy.
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And if farmhouse chic wasn’t the look we were going for, the dust is helping me get a head start on decorating for Halloween. 8. Since I don’t actually want to decorate for Halloween quite yet, the house does need regular dusting. And since I have a handful of kids that are constantly saying they are bored, need something to do, or are just fighting and need a chore to keep their mind off tormenting their brother, having a job that is never done comes in handy. At anytime I can pick up a rag and invite my children to take on the dust and it feels like I win. Either they stop complaining and fighting or they start dusting. Either way makes me happy. 9. Too often the dirty clothes hamper is full of clothes that really aren’t dirty. Sure they might have been worn for a bit but they are clean enough to put back on for another day of work or play. But alas, the energy to hang up or fold those clothes is far too great and they are more often than not dropped in the laundry. But now that every shirt, pair of pants, or hoodie, (you name it!) is dusty through every fiber, I no longer keep washing loads of clean clothes. 10. The dust has helped me save on cosmetics this season as it is Mother Nature’s make up, covering up all sorts of unsightly blemishes. No, there is no sort of color matching, but the contouring along my eyes, nose and chin sure do accentuate my chiseled features. Men enjoy it too as now their mustaches and beards have never looked so thick and full. Of course no one is really thankful for the dust, the result of a dry drought season. No one really likes their house covered in dust or their mouth full of grit. I do admit that spotting a busy rancher by his dust-
cloud does really have its upsides, but that’s not reason enough to want the dust to remain. While we still plead for the moisture we so desperately need, something we can only have by the grace of heaven, we can always try to look for the good in whatever comes our way. Long or short, this season of drought will eventually come to pass and we can either complain our way through it or grin and bear it. Like one of my favorite quotes says about the hard times, “You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.” And with so much dust, crying just makes me muddy...
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EVENT CALENDARS SODA SPRINGS CARIBOU COUNTY
LUNCH MENUS
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Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk
Aug 17, Sunday LDS Services
Aug 15, Friday Caribou County Senior Dinner Bridge @ The Senior Center Catholic Daily Mass (9am) IDAN-HA Movie
Monday, August 18
Hot dog, Pork and Beans
Aug 18, Monday Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am
Tuesday, August 19
Nacho supreme, with tortilla chips
Aug 20, Wednesday School Pictures City Council (6pm)
Aug 16, Saturday IDAN-HA Movie Aug 17, Sunday Presbyterian Services Caribou Bible Church Services Catholic Mass (8:30am) Open Arms Church Services LDS Services Hope Lutheran Church
Wednesday, August 20 French toast sticks, sausage patty, hashbrown
Thursday, August 21 Chicken nuggets, tots
NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
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Monday, August 18
Wednesday, August 20
Tuesday, August 19
Thursday, August 21
Super Nachos, Seasoned Black Beans, Pineapple Crisp
Aug 17, Sunday LDS Services
Bacon Ranch Flatbread, Broccoli/ Cauliflower Bake, Pears
Aug 18, Monday First Day of School
Aug 18, Monday Catholic Daily Mass (9am) First Day of School
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Crispitos w/ Cheese Sauce, Fresh Baby Carrots, Applesauce Italian Dunkers, Fresh Garden Salad, Peach Parfaits
GRACE LUNCH MENU Lunches served with Milk
Aug 20, Wednesday Caribou County Senior Dinner Pinochle @ The Senior Center Catholic Daily Mass (9am) Children Story Time @ Library 10:30am or 11:30am IDAN-HA Movie City Council (5pm) VB YEA Jamboree- V @Preston
Monday, August 18
Alfredo, Breadstick, Food Choices: Roasted Broccoli, Pears
Tuesday, August 19
Breakfast, Food Choices: Veggies Sticks, Peaches
Wednesday, August 20
Soft Shell Taco, Food Choices: Refried Beans, Corn, Applesauce, Cookie
Thursday, August 21
Chicken Nuggets, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roll, Food Choices: Green Salad, Pears
Aug 21, Thursday Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm) IDAN-HA Movie School Pictures
BIRTHDAYS
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Helen Rae Ridge, Aug. 4 Ruth Mayne, Aug. 4 Randy Nelson, Aug. 5 KC Crump, Aug. 7 Robert Alleman, Aug. 8 Steve Somsen, Aug. 8 Kathy Martinsen, Aug. 9 Penni Kadel, Aug. 13 Gene Gummersall, Aug. 13 Bill Vandergriff, Aug. 14 Susan Bolton, Aug. 16 Chance Hawker, Aug. 16 Cheryl Thompson, Aug. 16 Gayla Godfrey, Aug. 20
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ON THIS DAY
1820 First US eye hospital, the NY Eye Infirmary, opens in NYC
Lynn Crossley, Aug. 22 Pete Petersen, Aug. 24 Augustus Wayne Brown, Aug. 26 Judy Pabst, Aug. 26 Terry Anderson, Aug. 26 Larry Anderson, Aug. 26 Diane Prahl, Aug. 28 Diana Koller, Aug. 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
to most of the Beatles song catalog) for $47.5M; 10 years later he sells 1/2 of his interest to Sony for $150M
1873 “Field & Stream” begins publishing
1997 Convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh formally sentenced to death by Oklahoma Court of Appeals
1908 The first beauty contest is held in Folkestone, England 1909 Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, home of the Indy 500, holds its first motorized competition - motorcycle races
2015 Most extensive face transplant surgery ever performed on Patrick Hardison by Dr. Eduardo Rodriquez at New York University Langone Medical Center
1925 Mount Rushmore Monument first proposed
2016 Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt wins coveted 100m Olympic gold medal in 9.81 at Rio de Janeiro Olympics - first man to win the event 3 times
1937 Appalachian Trail is formally completed, traversing 2,000 miles and 14 US States, Georgia to Maine 1965 Sonny & Cher’s single “I Got You Babe” hits #1
2018 Pennsylvania grand jury alleges 300 “predator priests” abused over 1000 children over 30 years and Catholic leaders covered it up, after 2-year investigation
1985 Michael Jackson buys ATV Music (including publishing rights
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Public Notice
2026 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget (10-01-25)-(09-30-26) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of IDAWY Solid Waste District will meet on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at the Caribou County Fire Station in Soda Springs, Idaho for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to each office, department, service, agency, or institution and fund for the next fiscal year, and to re-open the fiscal year 24-25 budget for unanticipated expenses and revenue, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said tentative budget; and that the following table sets forth the amount to be appropriated to "Salaries" and "Other Expenses" during the fiscal year of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 by said departments, to wit:
Draft Budget—Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026
Publish Format Income Annual Payment
$6,799,074.00
Capitol Reserve Unrestricted
Total Income
$0.00 $6,799,074.00
Expense Audits and Banking
$0.00
Benefits and Wages
$2,459,403.00
Capital Expense
$60,000.00
Closure/Post Closure
$30,000.00
Debt Service
$777,866.00
Disposal Engineering
$30,000.00
Environmental
$99,280.00
Equipment Payments
$475,003.00
Fuel & Oil
$261,600.00
IT and Legal
$12,000.00
Maintenance & Operation
$588,075.00
Materials
$69,000.00
Safety
$20,000.00
Tires
$68,000.00
Tire Disposal
$110,000.00
Tort
$63,859.00
Training
$6,500.00
Transfer Expense Travel-Mileage-Meals
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$1,483,488.00
Total Expense
Difference
$180,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,799,074.00
$0.00
Draft Budget—Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2025
Publish Format Income Annual Payment Capitol Reserve Unrestricted
Total Income
$6,550,828.69 $0.00 $6,550,828.69
Expense Audits and Banking
$0.00
Benefits and Wages
$2,258,851.69
Capital Expense
$60,000.00
Closure/Post Closure
$30,000.00
Debt Service
$777,866.00
Disposal
$1,448,020.00
Engineering
$30,000.00
Environmental
$99,280.00
Equipment Payments
$475,003.00
Fuel & Oil
$271,600.00
IT and Legal
$12,000.00
Maintenance & Operation
$578,075.00
Materials
$69,000.00
Safety
$20,000.00
Tires
$58,000.00
Tire Disposal
$110,000.00
Tort
$61,633.00
Training
$6,500.00
Transfer Expense
$180,000.00
Travel-Mileage-Meals
$5,000.00
Total Expense
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The IDAWY Solid Waste District office is located at 241 South Main Street #3, Soda Springs, Idaho. A printed copy of the budget will be provided by request.
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STATE TIMBER SALE CR800140, THOMPSON CREEK TON
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE CITY OF BANCROFT, IDAHO
A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 3563 Ririe Highway, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, at 11:00 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, August 20, 2025 for an estimated 53,564 tons of timber, marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $27,601.68 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $276,016.80. The average minimum bid price is $7.20 per TON. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The sale is located within Sections 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 34, Township 6S, Range 40E, B.M., Caribou County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at Timber Sale Advertisement App - Department of Lands (idaho.gov) or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Idaho Falls, Idaho. P l e a s e note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 525-7167 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800377-3529.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general election to be held in and for the City of Bancroft, Idaho, will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The election will be held for the purpose of electing the following offices for the specified terms: 2 Councilmember positions for a (4) year term 1 Mayor position for a (4) year term Candidates for city elected office are required to file a Declaration of Candidacy specifying the office sought and affirming that the individual is a qualified city elector, meaning: • at least 18 years of age • a U.S. citizen • the candidate’s primary residence must be within the city • the address of the candidate’s voter registration must match the residence address provided on the candidate’s declaration • the candidate must have resided in the city for at least 30 days prior to submitting their declaration The Declaration of Candidacy must be accompanied by: • a nonrefundable filing fee of $40 or • a Petition of Candidacy signed by at least five qualified city electors with the signatures verified by the county clerk’s office. The deadline for filing Declarations of Candidacy is Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Declarations of Candidacy are available at the office of the City Clerk., 95 South Main Street from the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Monday – Thursday., /s/ Debbie Swensen/City Clerk #1142-08-07-14-25-T2
Jackie Barthlome, Mayor City of Grace, Idaho
Public Hearing Notice Soda Springs School District #150 Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Raising Activity Funds for Non-Traditional Students Pursuant to Idaho 63-1311A and Soda Springs Board Policy # 834, the Soda Springs Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss and receive public input on a proposed plan to raise and allocate additional activity funds for non-publicschool students enrolled in district programs. A non-publicschool student is defined as a student who is enrolled in a non-public school (including a home school or private school), enrolled in a public charter school, or enrolled in a postsecondary institution (Policy # 630). Date: August 27, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Soda Springs, School District Board Room, District Office, 250 East 2nd South Soda Springs Idaho, 83276. The purpose of this hearing is to inform the community about an increase that exceeds the 5% increase in activity fees for non-public-school students. The proposed fees are necessary to cover the costs of nonSoda Springs School District students' participation in Soda Springs extracurricular activities, including transportation and coaching salaries. The district proposes that these fees will increase as follows: part time students enrolled in Soda Springs School District will be assessed a fee of $175 in the middle school and $250 at the high school. A student who is not enrolled at Soda Springs School District will be assessed a fee of $250 at the middle school and $500 at the high school. Each of these costs will be per activity. All interested stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and community members, are encouraged to attend and provide input. Written comments will be received by the district until 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the District Office at 208-547-3371 three (3) business days prior to the hearing. For additional information, please contact: Scott Muir at 208-547-3371 Scott Muir Superintendent Publish: August 13th, August 20th, August 27th.
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CITY OF GRACE, IDAHO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Mayor and City Council of the city of Grace, Idaho, on the 20th day of August 2025, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. at City Hall located at 108 East Center Street, Grace, Idaho. The purpose of the public hearing is to vacate a section of land located from 2nd South to Center Street and 4th West. Survey map can be viewed at City Hall upon request. All persons present will be given the opportunity to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the office of the City Clerk at the above stated address. If you require special accommodations to attend this hearing, please contact Grace City Hall at (208)4253533.
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2026 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget 10/01/2025 - 9/30/2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of __Lago Cemetery District__ of Caribou County, Idaho, will meet on _August,_22_,_2025_, at the hour of _7:00 pm_ at the location of __2158 Lago-Liberty Rd., Grace, ID 83241_, for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to fund the Maintenance and Operation budget for the next fiscal year, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said tentative budget; and that the following table sets the amounts to be appropriated for the next fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 by said district, to-wit: The proposed budget is based on the analysis of anticipated revenue as is reflected in the following schedule:
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Property Tax Replacement
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122
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Kids’ Market
Tristan and Kaiden Kimball
The kids’ market is a chance for Caribou County’s kids to try their hand at entrepreneurial endeavors. After their booths are set up in the morn-
Aubree and Berkeley Spencer
Cadence and Mackenzie Lahaye
Laya Lunt and Cheyanne Thompson
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Hadlyn Shelton
Thatcher Chierett
Gracie and Rainey Nichols
Quinn and Lily Wright
Madison Harris
Cora and Heber Rainey
Gracie Sandoval
Emily McKinney, with Stella and Frankie
ing, they practice their selling and people skills. For those who find their way to the market, it’s a real treat!
Jaxxi Hansen
Jessie Christensen, Cort Banks
Chloe, Connor and Cooper Lloyd
Eva Berg and June Berg
Taytum Turner, Brityn Mathews, and Bria Mathews
Marley and Elayna Curry
Wyatt Mecham, Kasleigh Thomas, Peyton Mecham, Harleigh Thomas
Weslyn Egbert, Lily McNeill, Madilyn Day, Taibree McNeill
Samantha Lily and Rayden Coburn
Lydia and Alexa Haymore
Charlotte and Kennedy Crookston
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Avery and Oaklee Golson
Blake Moss and Gabe Eddins
Laynee, Rhett, Naomi, and Ian Crofts
Brooks Hill
Charity Ball (with special guest Jessie Christensen)
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NEWS OF RECORD CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF
Fernando Aburto Orozco, Fresno, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Carmyn Josephine Acarregui, Meridian, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Dustin Derek Beckstead, Soda Springs, failure to stop at stop light, $10.50, costs $56.50 Daniel Nahum Bigelow, Kaysville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Audrey Bowman, Southlake, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Michael G Bullock, McCammon, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Laura Carrillo, Bountiful, consume or possess open container by passenger, $15.50, costs $86.50 Kyle Rafael Castillo, Lindon, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kathleen Mari Christensen, Chubbuck, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Gavin Frank Conner, Kalispell, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Terick Jayden Cornwall, Junction City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Cheyne Paul Crandall, San Pedro, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Abby Isabel Dorrough, Maple Valley, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Malachi Ivins Schmid Egbert, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Gorje Alberto Estrada, St George, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 John Talbot Fairbanks, San Antonio, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jensen Keeler Featherstone, Bluffdale, failure to stop at stop light, $10.50, costs $56.50 Donald E Goetz, Alpine, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Vasily Goncharov, Marina Del Rey, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Jovani Gonzalea, Montpelier, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ryan Michael Hadley, Grand Rapids, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Whitney Jo Hamp, Afton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Harold Dean Harkness, Port Orchard, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Michelle Lynn Haynie, Blue Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Robert Sherwood Hewlett, Brigham City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Stone Hill, Cary, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Vern Scott Jenkins, Fredo, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 William Louis Johnston, Clayton, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Tatia Michelle Jones, Flower Mound, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Zachary Michael Kirschcman, Kaysville, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Hannah Lisa Murphey, Gallup, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Chalis McKay Myers, Bern, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Calvin J Nance, Clifton, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 D Trent Nielsen, Pocatello, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 Nils William Nilsen, Heber City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Johathan Chavez Orozco-Chavez, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jarrett Travis Peek, Fallon, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Derick Scott Ploof, Brigham City, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Laura Renea Russell, South Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Benjamin Hale South, Menan, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Nathan Taylor Tagge, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kilden George Thigpen, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
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Donald Jack Treasure, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Brandon G Turnbeaugh, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 James Frederick Vandermeer, Woodland Park, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 David Vondracek, Pardubice, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Wei Wang, NA, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ayden L Weinheimer, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Shelley Ann Williams, Kinberly, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Bryce Hunter Wilson, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Travis Steven Young, South Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Yibo Yu, Davis, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Larry L Zajanc, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Jiatong Zhang, South Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
SODA SPRINGS POLICE
Steven Mathew Cohen, Teton Village, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Atticus Randall Freers, Lakewood, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ivana Guillen Guerrero, Boca Ratan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Taemin Han, Tempe, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Ross Meade Holley, Alpine, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50; fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 Jason Jonathan Jensen, Blackfoot, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 Abhilash Joga, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Juhun Kim, Cerritos, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Jared Ross Kunz, Hyde Park, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Jitendra Lakhwani, Milpitas, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Linda Marie Lindrose, Wexford, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 William Taylor Richmond, Dalton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Dione C Rodriquez Fuentes, Clinton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Takayuki Taguchi, San Jose, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Zander Jesse Thompson, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Andrew Thomas Wyatt, Willard, fail to fasten license plates properly or be clearly legible, $10.50, costs $56.50 Feng Rong Ziao, Minot, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Hirotaka Yokoyama, Cambridge, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, cost $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Michael Aaron Luna, Meridian, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Emidio alexander Lopez Nunez, Jackson, use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $300.00, cots $247.50, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: SSPD Spencer Jayson Lower, Preston, tire violation, $43.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: IPOE Bryce T Murray, Willard, failure to obtain permit required to burn, $92.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: CCSO Starla Blaze Saldana, Garden City, operate vehicle without a current or valid class d/operators license, $150.00, costs $157.50 – Agency: CCSO
DEADLINE to submit items for CARIBOU COUNTY IS FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M. C Y
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Fish and Game Corner JENNIFER JACKSON, IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Emergency fire restrictions in effect on all Fish and Game-managed lands and access sites in eastern and southeastern Idaho Because of the current fire risk condition in southeastern and eastern Idaho, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on all Idaho Department of Fish and Game managed lands and access sites across the Southeast and Upper Snake Regions. Specifically, this restriction applies to all wildlife management areas, lakes, reservoirs, and fishing access areas owned or managed by Idaho Fish and Game across the following counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Fremont, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire is prohibited except within a designated recreation site and only within an owner-provided fire structure. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. The use of exploding targets, tracer rounds, and fireworks are always prohibited on Fish and Gameowned lands. The wildlife management areas covered by this announcement include: Tex Creek, Sand Creek, Mud Lake,
Market Lake, Deer Parks, Cartier Slough, Sterling, Portneuf, Blackfoot, Georgetown, and Montpelier. Signs are being posted at many of these areas, but the restrictions are in effect whether or not signs are present. Idaho Fish and Game is also asking visitors to these lands to be cautious of the potential for fires caused by ricochets, dragging trailer chains, and other sparks. Fire restrictions in Idaho are managed through a collaborative, interagency process outlined in the Idaho Fire Restrictions Plan on the Idaho Department of Lands website. This plan guides how cooperating agencies coordinate the implementation of fire restrictions and closures. By working together, agencies can ensure consistency across jurisdictions and clearly define restriction boundaries so they are easy for the public to understand and comply with. Idaho’s fire restrictions group includes representatives from the Idaho Department of Lands, the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal governments, and local fire management personnel. Fire restrictions will remain in place until further notice. For more information about Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Fish and Game managed lands and access sites, please contact the Southeast Region Office at 208-232-4703 or the Upper Snake Region Office at 208-525-7290.
A Family 5K at the Fair
It’s no joke that the Fair has the potential to bring people together. Over the course of the week, there were many instances of families spending time together—whether with livestock, rodeo, ATVs, music, or even hypnotized. Certainly while eating. One family story that happened early in the morning on Saturday involved Scott Heer and his daughter Breanna, from Grace. Scott is a US Navy veteran, and his daughter Breanna is a Grace Highschool Graduate, who is currently in the US Navy Delayed Entry Program awaiting her ship date to boot camp in November. The two competed in the Caribou County 5k at the fair on Saturday, overseen by race director Jeremy Smith, who was Breanna’s cross country coach. Scott grew up in Pocatello, and joined the Navy in 2002. He was a Second Class Petty Officer E-5, went to Great Lakes Illinois (Naval Training Center) for basic training and Hull Technician A-School where he learned welding. He served onboard the USS Nimitz CVN 68 and USS Tarawa LHA-1 in the Engineering / Repair Division, stationed In San Diego CA. He did not renew his 4 year enlistment at the end of 2006 because he found out that Breanna was going to be born in January of 2007. Breanna is the oldest of 7 siblings. She has been involved in Cross Country since 7th grade in Pocatello, and excelled under Coach Smith from Grace where the family moved in 2019. Breana competed through High School in Cross Country and Track. Her dad says that “her dedication
and hard work inspired me to start running and get in shape, something we do together now. She stayed with me, keeping me on pace during the Caribou County 5k, my first race (We both took second place in our age groups).” During her senior year at Grace Highschool began to pursue a career with the Navy. Her outstanding ASVAB score earned her a lucrative enlistment package and entry to the US Navy nuclear training program. According to Scott, “after basic training in Great Lakes Illinois in November 2025 she will go to NPS ( Navy Power School) near Charleston South Carolina for 2 years. Her goal will be to earn the title of ETN (Electronics Technician Nuclear) where she will operate and maintain advanced Nuclear Propulsion Electronics equipment. After that school she will most likely be assigned to an Aircraft Carrier, like I was. I am so proud of her dedication and commitment to everything she does, she has worked tirelessly to keep up with her school work and working at the 3C Grill and several potato harvests for Stoddard and Gilbert farms.” Breanna currently works at the pool in Lava Hot Springs. It doesn’t take a father to see that she’s an inspiration to those around her, but he does go on to report that “she is an outstanding individual and represents the highest degree of standards. It’s so exciting to see her join the Navy, carry that tradition on, and will be something we can relate to and share for a long time. It’s hard to see her go but we’re so excited to see this amazing journey start.”
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OBITUARIES
Everett “Mad Dog” Perry November 30, 1946 ~ August 8, 2025
Everett “Mad Dog” Perry Passed away in the early morning hours of August 8, 2025, aged 78 years old from respiratory failure due to pneumonia. He was born a “Baby Boomer” in 1946 in Boise, Id. To Everett and Margaret Perry. He is survived by brothers Dennis and Delbert Perry. In his adult life he would claim to be a “Boomer” going from one lineman job to another. In his early years following High School, Everett graduated from a heavy equipment school which qualified him to graduate from Navy boot camp as a Sea Bee Petty Officer3rd class. Serving in Vietnam he received an in-country field promotion to Petty Officer 2nd class heavy equipment operator. After an honorable Navy discharge his Navy training served him well and he worked as heavy equipment operator and part-time bartender until a chance meeting with a distribution line crew, working outside Glenns Ferry, Idaho liked his attitude and asked him if he would be interested in becoming a lineman. He thought about it for a minute and then put in his notice to the Elmore County Maintenance crew and started his career as a “Boomer” lineman. During this time, he married Julian Dowd and adopted her daughter Jennifer. He was very fond of his granddaughter Rayne and helped her financially to graduate from University. Julian and Everett divorced, and Everett lived the rest of his life as a single man. The divorce was a blessing for the cats Everett adopted and cared for. Everett was old school in his personal life and greeted any female as darlin’ or ‘hey beautiful’. Everett was well liked and because of his career as a “Boomer” working in many places in the Pacific Northwest he learned to make friends as an emotional survival skill, a rare talent. He would buy rounds of beer and drinks as necessary and accepted rounds in the process of making friends. As a lineman he worked jobs as a foreman, and as a brother I can say he had an exceptional lie detector skill, using his steely blue eyes and soul penetrating stare to detect B.S. when he saw and heard it. He also had a very useful memory for numbers being able to give check book routing numbers by heart when needed. In the last years of his career, he worked the ten-hour night shift as an Ore Truck Driver for Degerstrom Ventures mining company in Soda Springs, Idaho. This job, as a driver in the mining industry required an intense focus and attention on mining roads This didn’t prevent him from seeing, appreciating, and reporting to friends every kind of
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Idaho wildlife on the private company property beside the company haul roads. In 2013, Everett retired from working as an Ore Train Driver and commented he was “damn glad” not to be getting up at 3 or 4 O’clock to go out into the cold to work. His retirement gave him time to socialize with friends and neighbors. He was a substitute dart play, and a charter member of the “Mainstreet Diner Coffee Crew” also attended by Kristie and Chad Urban, the waitresses who served them and others who dropped in on an irregular basis. This might not seem like a conventional obituary, but Everett Perry was an exception person and if you count him as a friend, you are a lucky person. As his older brother I can say Everett lived an exciting but exceptionally rigorous life. As a lineman, back in the day, he climbed 30 to 50 foot wooden-poles with a belt and spikes while handling 50-to75-pound glass-insulation bells. He was electrocuted during a drizzling rain, and the man beside him was killed. He continued to work as a lineman, until he decided he’d had enough with back pain and nerve damage as a long-term consequence of the electrocution. For the rest of his career, he returned to heavy equipment and working as an Ore Train Driver for Degerstrom Ventures in Soda Springs. I know I feel lucky to have had some of my retirement years to enjoy with him when he started a phone call by greeting me as “You old pirate.” (We were both in the Navy.) The world lost a lovely, authentic working man, not that he claimed such a distinction. What you saw was the man himself. I hope that he has now escaped the cares and pains of this life for a better place. I’m sure there are people who read this obituary who will remember favors or money owed to Everett “Mad Dog” Perry. Everett signed a DNR form and stipulated in his will he was to be cremated with no funeral service.
Dennis ‘Crump’ Logan Call December 16, 1944 ~ August 5, 2025
Dennis ‘Crump’ Logan Call, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Soda Springs, Idaho. He was born Saturday, December 16, 1944, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Ben & Genave Call, and was one of six children. Along with dirt bikes, fishing & hunting, horses, his dog Murphy, a good joke and his friends, he LOVED KIDS! He leaves behind his adult children Krista & Cameron Alleman, Cody Call and Ronnie & Melissa Schaeffer. Grandchildren Trever Young, Joshua Young, Chance & Megan Young, Hailey & Joshua Mazza, Kyari Call, Courtney Call and Lincoln Schaeffer. Great grandchildren Bentli Youn, Trey Young, Asher Young, Tate Young, Jameson Mazza and Bodie Mazza. Also, there are many nieces and nephews that held a special place in his heart.
He loved watching the sunrise and didn’t care to see anyone sad or crying. So, and per his wishes, there will be no services held. So, if you get a chance, watch the sunrise and don’t forget to tell your people you love them!
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Caribou County Commisioner highlights, Aug 12 Kevin McLain Road and Bridge
Have gotten positive comments on Cedar View. A lot of shoulder work completed. Blackfoot River Bridge project is starting this week, and will involve some traffic flagging at the intersection. Chipping of the Grace area will also begin this week.
Eric Hobson—EMS
Fire season is still underway. “Everything is dry and getting drier,” Hobson said. Fire danger will persist until moisture begins to accumulate later in the year. The fires here have been small recently. When the county stations one of the fire trucks in Grace, there will not be a thermal imager, which is used to detect dangerous “hot spots” in structures. Hobson brought a quote for an imager, with $5100 for the base model. He recommended a more durable one, for $9000, primarily due to the service contracting and company warranty/ support. The commissioners approved a purchase for $9,199 from Curtis Tools for Heroes. 14 EMTs are through the Advanced EMT class, with 1 more class to go. All the new equipment bills should start coming in for STAT packs. They have
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six ambulances, so all the purchases are times six. Hobson has been able to reduce the cost supplies by getting clearance and trial versions of equipment. They are getting everything up to the Scope of Practice the state requires. Next EMT class this winter. Oct 14 Tues nights during the week and be done by Feb.
Rowdy Larkins--Buildings
The commissioners discussed an MOU over storm water issues at the Event Center. Jake Wright, from the Grace Wastewater Plant, provided some information on past levels in the system, and what will be required from the event center. In a 100 year storm event, the parking lot and possibly the building might be affected. The property that the event center sits on now was formerly undeveloped, and water from the north and west tended to not pose a problem. However, the asphalt and paving will cause water to accumulate on the surface now. An underground wastewater system has a higher cost, but will take up less space above ground, and allow for more development of the property around it. A swell is cheaper, but will take real estate. The difference in cost is roughly twice for the below ground facility. There will be more piping and
the cost of rock and fabric. According to Wright, it would be good to keep the East side of the event center open for development. One option to the break the property into several systems. Wright thinks it will have to be piped from the catch basin regardless. Setting the system to flood the opposite side, which is the fairgrounds proper, would require coordination with the city of Grace. The crown heights of the involved areas are one complicating factor. Larkins wants to get the storm water system in place before the paving is done at the site. It was decided to speak with the city of Grace before any decisions are made.
Ally Schwulst—GIS
Schwulst has created a section of the website for the county that contains Caribou County maps of a number of types. This includes election maps that can be linked to addresses that provide the user information about the relevant districts they are assigned to. In addition, there is information about road closures, trails, construction, forest service maps, and a lot more. Maps can be downloaded from the site for printing or use on devices. Winter Road Maintenance, Zoning Map, Facilities and
Points of Interest, and other interactive maps are also contained on the county’s website. The maps are searchable by a number of result filters, and provide a great deal of information for residents of the county, including contact numbers, links to websites, and more. For instance, the Zoning map contains links to zoning codes relevant to the areas highlighted. Schwulst created the maps in order to make county information more available and practical, and it should make finding county information much easier for those who are seeking it. We will bring you a more complete rundown of the maps on the county website soon.
Helen Barker—PZ
Barker reported that someone had crashed into the ramp at the Oregon Trail Marina. The bolts have been damaged, probably by backing into it. It has been temporarily made functional for the moment, but an aluminum welder has been contracted to make repairs. New parts will be made for next season, but will require months before they are available. Suggestions for a better way to deal with the dock were discussed. There is a missing ramp, which it is hoped might be located. C Y
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Idaho Enterprise|Caribou County
Large Crowds Enjoy Two Nights Of PRCA Rodeo’s BY JODY REEVES
Last year the Caribou County Fair Board took a big risk by bringing back the PRCA rodeo and moving the rodeo nights from Thursday and Friday to Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason for the change to the days was made so that the pro rodeo athletes would not have to pick and choose which rodeo’s in the region they would perform at on the first weekend of August. By moving our local rodeo to earlier in the week it gave the athletes and the stock contractors an extra rodeo with very little travel involved. After just its second year with this new schedule the risk seems to be paying off. With events taking place in the arena every night of the fair week the two rodeo nights once again have blown away the rest of the nights in terms of ticket sales. When the PRCA returned to the Caribou County Fair a year ago there was a substantial increase in numbers of tickets sold and this year’s totals have shown to just outdo last year. Not only have patrons been thrilled with the return of the pro rodeo but with the change in nights several of the biggest names in the sport have found their way to the Caribou County Fair. A few huge stars participated in this year’s rodeo. Josh Frost was the 2024 world champion bull rider. Unfortunately Frost was unable to stay on his bull for the full eight seconds Tuesday night in Grace but thrilled the crowd nevertheless. Stetson Wright won the saddle bronc competition last week
and currently sits in first place in the all around world standings. Popular with many of the young cowgirls in attendance, Amberley Snyder raced through the barrels on Tuesday night as well. Snyder was paralyzed from the waist down in 2010 in a car accident. Snyder did not let her accident slow her down as she continued to ride and perform at a top level and even had a movie made about her story. Snyder took a brief few moments to meet with the Caribou County Queen royalty as well as other local young girls who look up to her. Snyder was the fastest barrel racer on Tuesday night but finished outside the top three after Wednesday night’s performances. To say the very least the rodeos were a smashing success and will no doubt return again next season. If you missed out this year make sure you make plans to attend next year so you don’t miss out on a good time and a chance to see some superstars of the sport.
August 14, 2025
Rodeo fans were able to see several high ranking cowboys during the PRCA rodeo last week.
Riley Hamilton was one of two local steer wrestlers to have successful runs during the very popular rodeo events at the Caribou county fair.
Family Night With The Gem Valley Stampede
Thursday night of the Caribou County Fair was family night. The entertainment for the night was the Gem Valley Stampede. The Stampede was along the lines of a ranch rodeo and featured locals of all ages. Competitions ranged from stock saddle bronc to mutton bustin to hide races. Some competitors as young as two competed in dummy roping and stick horse barrel racing. The mutton bustin is always a fan favorite as children dressed up in their best cowboy
and cowgirl outfits and grab handfuls of wool to stay on a sheep for as long as they dare. There was also a boot race and a chicken chase for the youngsters. Moving up in age saw competitions like team ribbon roping, and hide races. The evening was capped off with miniature bull riding. The Stampede is an event that is always family friendly and cost effective. Make plans to take the whole family next year and maybe even enter a few events.
The winner of the mutton busting contest, Bobbi Hannan, pictured with the rodeo queen royalty.
The mini bull riding gave some young cowboys the chance to feel what it is like to climb on these powerful animals.
This little cowgirl had her pink stick unicorn in top form for the barrel racing. C Y
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No one was smiling bigger than this young roper during the dummy roping competition.
The chicken chase is a definite crowd pleaser. This young competitor was able to claim two chickens.
This young mutton buster was working on exiting off the back of her sheep. C Y
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