The Idaho Enterprise / Caribou County | May 22, 2025

“Crazy Love Duo” coming to Library June 5

Crazy Love is an Idaho act through and through—even the parts that are more Nashville! Heather Platts and Bruce Michael Miller have been touring the state and are coming to Soda!

Heather Platt is a musician from Twin Falls, Idaho, who has been a featured artist at the Boise Music Festival and many, many performances throughout the region. She is a songwriter, who “reaches deep into the realms of human experience to deliver an authentic and powerful performance.” Her last two albums were produced and recorded in Nashville, and included world-class musicians like Byron House, Catherine Marx, and Forest Miller, who have played with a Who’s Who of artists such as Emmy Lou Harris, Willie Nelson, Reba McIntyre, and others.

Bruce Miller is a guitarist, songwriter, and music educator, in addition to the other half of the Crazy Love vocal duo. Miller won the Grand Prize in 2016 and 2017 at the Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, and has performed with Paul McCartney, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, and many more. He has been a professional songwriter in Nashville for the last twenty years, with over 40 songs to his name (and counting!) recorded by artists.

The two will be playing a free concert on June 5 at 6:00 pm at the Soda Springs Library, in conjunction with the “Idaho Originals Project,” which is described as “a live musical travelogue of the people, places, and stories of Idaho.” The presentation is accompanied by a slideshow of original artwork by Idaho artists inspired by the music.

Bruce Michael Miller spoke with the Enterprise about the upcoming show, and the project itself.

“Idaho Originals began a few years ago with a song titled “Snake River Canyon” and developed from there,” Miller said. “As we traveled throughout Idaho more and more songs started to pour out and we began feeling like we wanted to create an entire album. We received a grant from the Idaho Arts Council that allowed us to produce the album and after we finished it we reached out to the Idaho Humanities council and were asked to

be official presenters for their Inquiring Idaho program, which provides grants to various organizations across the state. To date we’ve had bookings from Bonners Ferry to Soda Springs and many places in between. Our goal is to take the show to every rural community across the state, sharing our songs of the people, places and stories of Idaho.”

With the Idaho Humanities Council, Crazy Love has been able to see a lot of the state in a way that most people don’t—up close and personal with the communities that people the landscape. The experience has been gratifying, Miller explained. “In our travels we have been blown away by the reception of the show and the kindness of the folks we have encountered. People are hungry for the kind of community and connection that live entertainment brings, especially when it speaks to them directly about a sense of place and history and civic pride. Also seeing the artwork created by Idaho artists that accompanies each song is an added element to the show. Something we’ve noticed and enjoy when we travel to each town is that people are eager to share their own stories and ideas for songs with us. The people of Idaho love where they live and love to engage with us about why.”

Because the show is so much about the land itself, and the “feeling” that Idaho conveys to its residents, a slideshow component helps to capture the gestalt of the state in a profound and immediate way.

“The visuals in our show add another layer of creative energy to our presentation,” Miller said. “All of the artwork in the program is created by Idaho artists, and helps to expose them to a wider audience. The art is included in our Idaho Originals book, which will be available to purchase at the event.”

The two are both songwriters and musicians, but according to Bruce they approach each song organically, rather than through a formula. “There really isn’t any set way that we create together. Our intention is always to communicate an emotion or story or location clearly and in an entertaining way that grabs our listeners attention and holds them. We share a love of the places that are off the beaten path and enjoy exploring together so travel for us is a perk of what we do rather than a chore.”

Bruce and Heather may be familiar with southern Idaho, but Caribou County is actually somewhat new to

A Busy Weekend at State!

Athletes and families from Caribou County kept it busy last week at state in golf and track. At the track meet in Middleton, Soda Springs and Grace both had a number of athletes take the podium when it was all said and done, and many come away with Personal Records. Through a range of events, athletes competed against the best competition in the state and held their own.

Senior Degan Stoor won his second State Championship in the 110 meter hurdles, which is no easy feat, and Junior Cole Garbett earned silver medals in shot put AND discus. Cardinal relay teams performed to high levels, and the Boys 4X400 came in fifth, as did the Girls Sprint Medley team.

The Grace Boys team had an overall 4th place finish, with their own set of impressive individual achievements. Senior Jack Eddins took third in pole vault, Adrian Mejia took 4th in the 800 meter, and Carter Mecham took third in the 400 meter, setting a new PR. Bella Eddins placed third in both of her hurdle races, and Cally Coleman took 4th in the 3200, 3rd in the 800,

and the state championship in the 1600 meter!

A full rundown of the many individual and relay results for Track starts on page 11 of this issue.

State Golf also took place over the weekend, this time in Burley.

The Grace Boys finished fifth overall out fourteen teams in the tournament, which was a fantastic showing.

Both Soda Springs and Grace Girls competed in the tournament. While neither team won the state title, they finished as close as possible without doing so, with Grace in third and Soda in the runner-up silver position. A full breakdown of the golf action can be found on Page 10.

There were a number of seniors on the links, the track, and out in the field, but for both schools next year should have a mix of experienced continuity and young blood after the summer hiatus.

Congratulations to Caribou County’s amazing athletes this last weekend, and over the course of a grueling season!

Biden announces cancer diagnosis

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has spread to his bones. The announcement was made after Biden had seen his doctor after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, “characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” an official statement said. It continued, “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

Biden, 82, and his family “are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” the statement said. “Cancer touches us all,” the former president wrote in a social media post Monday. Biden is at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, this weekend according to a source familiar. CNN has inquired about where the former president is being treated.

Different views of Putin call

On Monday, President Donal Trump spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin, and the difference between the two mens approaches was noted by observers, who said that Putin seemed to take the call less urgently than Trump did. President Trump conducted the two-hour conversation from the Oval Office and previewed the call ahead of time on social media, though Putin did not clear his schedule and called in from a school for gifted children in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, “squeezing in Trump amid a tour of the facilities,” according to sources. Trump proclaimed in an optimistic social media post that the call “went very well” and that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to “immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire,” Putin made clear in his own comments he wasn’t budging from his maximalist demands to end the violence.

Take It Down

Act signed

There is finally a federal law criminalizing the sharing of deepfake images on the internet. President Trump signed the Take It Down Act in a ceremony at the White House on Monday. In addition to making it to illegal to share online nonconsensual, explicit images — real or computer-generated — the law also requires tech platforms to remove such images within 48 hours of being notified about them. The law will boost protections for victims of revenge porn and nonconsensual, AI-generated sexual images, increase accountability for the tech platforms where the content is shared and provide law enforcement with clarity about how to prosecute such activity. Previously, federal law prohibited creating or sharing realistic, AI-generated explicit images of children, though laws protecting adult victims varied by state and didn’t exist nationwide. The Take It Down Act also represents one of the first new US federal laws aimed at addressing the potential harms from AI-generated content as the technology rapidly advances.

New Recreation Director in Soda Springs

Jessica Thurman is taking on no small task as she steps into the Recreation Department director position in Soda Springs. Thurman spent her school years in both Soda Springs and Bancroft, so she’s pretty familiar with the role that the recreation department plays in the lives of young athletes within the community. As someone with experience in the emergency medical field, she is also familiar with how important both physical fitness and safety are. Her background within the county puts her in a good position to assume the rec director position, one that can at times involve a lot of juggling, to mix the metaphor.

“I’m excited to get into it,” Thurman said. There is a lot to be done moving forward in order to meet the needs of the city and county’s various stakeholders in the rec world. City rec involves opportunities for participants from the very young to the very less young, although Thurman would also like to increase and expand options for seniors.

“We don’t really have a lot in place as a rec department for seniors, which I think would be good,” Thurman said.

The idea is one of many that Thurman may explore in the coming months. The first order of business, though, is to start preparing for the upcoming rec seasons, and the cen-

terpiece tournaments held at the City Park for the Fourth of July.

“That’s our biggest single event of the year,” Thurman noted.

Mayor Robinson mentioned in April that once a director was in place, he would like to hold a public meeting for the discussion of rec department issues in order to begin coordination between the city and the Rec Foundation, which has offered to help the city out in whatever ways it can while the new framework gets ironed out.

It’s a lot to take on, but Thurman expressed a lot of optimism. “I’m ready!” she said.

As proof, the Adult Women’s Volleyball League tournament has just wrapped up, and the “Block Heads” are your champs!

We wish Jessica well in her new endeavor, and can’t wait to see what’s next for rec!

“Crazy Love Duo”

Celebrating 50 Years of Love and Dedication

We are proud to honor and celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Ellis and Elizabeth Call, a remarkable couple whose journey together exemplifies love, resilience, and community service. Their marriage began on May 18th, 1975, in Bonner Springs, Kansas, and over the past five decades, they have built a life filled with meaningful moments, family, and service.

Ellis and Elizabeth’s lives have been deeply intertwined with their community and family. They are proud parents of seven daughters, who have brought them endless joy. Their family has grown to include 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who are a constant source of pride and happiness.

Throughout their lives in Bancroft, Idaho, Ellis and Elizabeth have dedicated themselves to helping others. They served as EMTs for a combined total of 50 years—25 years each—demonstrating their unwavering commitment to community health and safety. Their volunteer efforts extended beyond EMS; they were active supporters of 4-H, served in their church callings, volunteered with the fire department, and contributed to the local food bank. Their love for music also found expression through their participation in the community orchestra, where Elizabeth played in numerous Christmas concerts and musicals.

Ellis worked for 43 years with the Caribou County Road and Bridge Department, retiring in 2018 after a long

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them. “We spend a lot of time in Lava Hot Springs but have only visited Soda Springs once, where we witnessed the amazing geyser and got a taste of the natural water in Hooper Springs Park. We’re hoping to learn more when we visit to perform our show in June.”

The duo has a deeper relationship than even music, and according to those who have seen their show, it’s obvious that they have a deep connection. In 2019, Heather donated her kidney to Bruce and saved his life.

The duo wrote and recorded an entire album of songs about the experience titled “The Big Give” in commemoration of such a profound experience, one that brings the importance of friends and family into stark relief.

As a result of funding for the Idaho Humanities Council being frozen at present by the federal government, the duo is beginning to look for alternate

and impactful career. Elizabeth, motivated by her compassion and desire to serve, worked as an LPN nurse, caring for others while raising their daughters. Their lives have been characterized by a deep commitment to service, family, and community.

Their journey has included significant challenges, including the heartbreaking loss of six miscarriages and stillborn children, tests of faith that they faced with strength and hope. They also battled and overcame serious health issues—beating cancer, surviving heart attacks, and undergoing risky surgeries—showing resilience and an unwavering spirit. Through all the ups and downs, their love and support for each other have remained steadfast.

They have consistently emphasized the importance of survival skills, education, and a love of learning—values they have instilled in their children and continue to uphold.

Ellis and Elizabeth celebrated this incredible milestone on Saturday, May 17th, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate their special golden anniversary—your presence made this occasion even more meaningful.

As we reflect on their journey, we celebrate their legacy of perseverance, devotion, and community spirit. Ellis and Elizabeth, your story is an inspiration—your love and dedication touch all those around you.

means of keeping the show alive and continuing the tour. For the immediate future, they are donating their efforts for the show in Soda Springs, and will see where the road takes them after.

Given the unique circumstances of the moment, where funding for many art programs is facing an uncertain future, a library seems like a fitting location for their concert. “We love the libraries. Being surrounded by books and people who love books is amazing and there is a powerful sense of history and community in those spaces. Libraries are vital places especially for the rural parts of Idaho,” Miller said.

The show will start at 6:00 pm on June 5 at the Soda Springs Library. The event is free to the public, and it would be a mistake to pass up on what might be a very rare chance to catch this show in its current form.

“We hope for a great turnout!” Bruce said.

Historic Chesterfield readies for Memorial Day opening

One of the signs of the season (weather notwithstanding) is the opening of the Chesterfield historic townsite at the culmination of the Memorial Day celebration. This year, the weather is predicted to hit a high of 80 degrees on Memorial Day itself, which should allow the scheduled events to proceed apace.

The preserved buildings in the townsite will be opened on Monday, and docents will be on hand at the various locations to inform and guide visitors through the historic houses, church, school house, and other locations of interest. The general store will be open for customers as well throughout the day.

While the townsite events will take place on Memorial Day, the events will officially start on Saturday the 24th just down the road in Lava Hot Springs.

A full list of events follows:

Saturday, May 24

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Lava hot springs community center

Breakfast with the Legion Eat breakfast with the American Legion, a U.S. Veterans Association. Breakfast is $7 for adults and $5 for kinds under 12 years old. The meal includes pancakes, bacon or sausage and eggs. Includes coffee, hot chocolate or orange juice. Seconds are okay at no extra charge.

8:00 pm

Old Time Dance

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the night aware at the social gathering site in Chesterfield’s townsite. Suggested donation of $10 per family.

Live music performed in the Amusement Hall

Monday, May 26

10:15 am - 4:00 pm

Memorial day celebration

The building doors open each year at 10:15 on Memorial Day, celebrating those hardy Chesterfield pioneers. Come take a look inside these historic buildings, have some fun and experience what makes Chesterfield great. All are welcome!

Scheduled Events

**Home and building docents will be taking staggered brakes throughout the day. Organizers ask visitors to be patient with these closures. As they explain, “volunteers are wonderful but not super-human. They need a bit of time to eat lunch, take a breather, and “freshen” up. If the building you would like to visit is closed, they should be back within 30 minutes. It is also a great time for you to grab lunch and visit the auction while you wait.”

9:00 am 5K Run

Every year our Memorial Day celebrations begin with a 5K run around Historic Chesterfield. This run is family friendly and open to all who wish to participate. What could be better than running back in time through a beautiful countryside? Registration includes a race number and T-shirt. Registrations after May 10 do not guarantee a shirt, but they will be reserved in registration order.

The race will start in front of the meetinghouse.

Visit https://www.historicchesterfield.org/store/p40/5K_Run_Registration_for_2025.html to register for the race.

10:00 am Flag Ceremony

The American Legion Post #88 will conduct the flag ceremony at the Amusement Hall Field.

10:15 am Brick Store Opens

Following the flag ceremony, the Holbrook Mercantile will officially open for the season. A mix of modern and pioneer supplies can be found inside the fully stocked walls of the mercantile, which should be a perfect place to cool off for what looks to be a sunny afternoon out in Chesterfield. Cash and Credit Cards are accepted at the mercantile, which has food, snacks, curios, and souvenirs, and necessities.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Spring Cleanup

It’s that time again! County Free Landfill days are June 2-7, with most local areas working to coordinate around that week.

In Bancroft, from May 29 to June 4, a free dumpster will be located at 114 E. Center Street behind the city shop. New county landfill regulations are the following: 10 tires maximum per household (20” and under), No AG Tires or Tracks (Fines for leaving them from $310-$900). Yard debris can include branches, leaves, grass, and limbs. Bagged household trash is acceptable. No construction materials from building or demolition projects will be accepted. Harmful chemicals will not be accepted, including paint, asbestos, cleaners, gas containers, fridges, AC Units, or other items containing freon.

Bins will be under surveillance due to previous issues. The City reserves the right to ban future use of bins and Misc free amenities. No Dumping in alleyways, sidewalks, or streets. Fines will be issued for violations.

In Soda Springs, drop off of materials will be at the City Shop by Thirkill elementary from June 2 to June 6, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no curbside pickup of landfill items. Drop offs can include: yard debris, limbs, trees, appliances, batteries, paint, used oil, metal, tires (no businesses), trash, etc. You can call City Hall at 208-547-2600 with questions or for assistance. City Hall advises that any groups that are looking for clean-up projects to participate in should not hesitate to contact the city.

In Grace, there will not be a central

10:15 am – 1:00 pm

Bake Sale

Inside the Amusement Hall, you can buy a homemade treat. During the Bake Sale, the Amusement Hall will also provide an opportunity for people to bring in their historical photos of Chesterfield to be scanned and recorded into the archive. If you’ve been wondering what to do with your old shoebox of vacation photos to Chesterfield, or if you’ve always thought there was someone out there who would really appreciate looking at them, you’re in luck!

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Lunch at Amusement Hall Field

Lunch is always a fun chance to mingle and chat with Chesterfield locals and those who are only local for the day. Prices may change, but prepay can be done until midnight on Saturday.

1:30 pm

Live Auction

Inside the Amusement Hall, a large variety of donated items will be auctioned off during the afternoon. All of the proceeds from the auction will be used in the restoration and maintenance of Chesterfield. Support the historic preservation efforts and the ability of the townsite to keep running through the season while picking up some amazing items!

Additional Activities

FROM 10:15 AM - 4:00 PM

dropoff location, but residents can call the city to have one of the commercial dumpsters left at the property for use during the June 2-June 7 window. The dumpsters, as well as a flatbed truck, will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so contact City Hall at 208-425-3533 to be placed on the list for the use of the city’s resources.

Library Summer Reading enrollment season is here!

Summer Reading registration is underway for the Soda Springs library, and runs through the end of May. The easiest way to do so is to physically sign up at the library, as there are materials that need to be checked out. The kick-off event to the Summer Reading program will be on May 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the library. The event will be a story walk through the park. Summer Reading proper begins in June. There will be programs every Tuesday or Wednesday beginning at 10:30 a.m. for about an hour. The programs are the same on each day. June 3 and 4 will be “The Magic of Art”; June 10 and 11 will be “All the World is a Stage”; June 17 and 18 will be “Art is Musical”; June 24 and 25 will be the Grand Finale, with a water slide, prizes, and more.

The Grace Summer Reading program sign up began Monday. As with Soda, the easiest way to sign up is at the library itself. The kickoff event will be help on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. (younger kids) and 1:00 p.m. (older kids). The event will be held at the Legion Hall building in anticipation of possible rain!

* Activities are subject to change. Check back here for most current information.

WAGON RIDES - Line up outside of the church. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes.

IRA CALL CABIN

CHESTER CALL CABIN - Stories

MEETINGHOUSE Organ Playing

AMUSEMENT HALL - Memories Booth/ Bake Sale/ Auction

DAVIDS CABIN - Rug Making Demo

TOLMAN / LOVELANDHomemade Cards

LOVELAND / SIMONS HOUSE - Popcorn

JENSEN CABIN - Homemade Bread & Jam

PERKINS CABIN - Herbs

BARLOW HOUSE

IMPLEMENT YARDUp close view of antique farming equipment. Outside of Blacksmith Shop.

HIGGINSON / HOLBROOK

HOUSE - Spinning Yarn

FLUEITT SIMONS CABINStories

ROBERTSON CABINReconstruction Progress

RUGER DUGOUT - Button Game

MUIR / BUTTERFIELD

BLACKSMITH SHOPRope Making / Prairie Rings

TITHING HOUSE - How They Made Bricks

LIVERY STABLE

BRICK STORE - Purchase Candy & Other Items

LOG STORE - School

Awards given at Burgoyne Recital

On May 15 the Burgoyne Studios Spring Recital took place in Soda Springs. At the end of the program several awards were given.

The Dr. Roger D. Burgoyne Memorial Scholarship went to violin student Laynee Crofts, daughter of Joe and Katie Crofts of Lego. This scholarship is funded by generous donations from Bayer of Soda Springs and T.R. and Amber Campbell of Layton, Utah. Because of a tie for an adult half scholarship, a second half scholarship was made available this year by a generous donation from Bob and Marilyn Kukachka of Soda Springs. The recipients of these half scholarships are violin students Deborah Olsen of Grace and Jenny Smith of Soda Springs.

The Charlotte T. Burgoyne Memorial Award of Excellence for 2025 went to violin student Naomi Crofts, daughter of Joe and Katie Crofts of Lego. This award is of no monetary value, but is given to a student who fulfilled all the requirements of the scholarship and then more. Naomi says to anyone striving for a worthwhile goal, “No matter how hard it is, if you keep going it will turn out great.”

When asked how she might use her violin playing skills to make the world a better place, she said, “I have noticed that whenever I perform for people, they really like hearing me play. I can continue to perform and make people’s days. I would like to someday teach others to play the violin so that they can perform for people, too.”

Recognition was given to board members, Shalise Hughes, Elyssa Kunz, and Katie Crofts. Each received a certificate of appreciation for their

service on the Burgoyne board, with a 10% discount on their family’s music lessons for the next year.

Each student received a certificate of achievement. Students receiving these awards were:

Bridger Dilworth, a student who is excellent at paying attention to detail.

Naomi Crofts, a student who made remarkable progress this year.

Jenny Smith and Laynee Crofts students who are self motivated to practice.

Deborah Olsen, a student who follows my directions almost perfectly.

Ada Sumner and Ruby Crandall, students who caught on so quickly at such a young age.

Asher Olsen, a student who strives diligently to play with excellent technique.

Dax Kunz and Ian Crofts, students who can memorize quickly.

Rhett Crifts, Brystol Hughes, and Emma Robinson, students who can sight read excellently.

Brinley Kunz, a student who plays from her heart with style and finesse.

Trey Kunz, a student who feels the style and rhythm of the music and can then put it into his fingers.

Kathleen noted before giving the certificates out that the students each have many gifts, some of which have not yet been discovered. This was just one gift or talent that she had noticed of each one.

Afterwards, refreshments were provided by Brystol Hughes and Elyssa Kunz and enjoyed by all.

Liberty Thanks Community; announces winners

Liberty CDJR would like to thank all those who came to visit us during our Grand Opening. It was good to see some familiar faces and lots of new ones. The raffle winners were:

Kodiak Gunsafe -Wayne Clegg Vortex Binocular - Julianna Lee

$500 Gift Certificate to Liberty CDJR - Penny Thompson Oil Change PackageBrenda Nielsen

It has been about Forty years since there was a Chrysler Dodge store in Soda Springs, or even in Caribou County. The local and surrounding communities have been very loy -

al and supportive customers of our Caribou Ford dealership, and now we are proud to be able to offer that same great – small town service to all the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram customers in Southeast Idaho and Western Wyoming. Stop in and meet our friendly staff for great deals and top-notch service.

Again, thank you for the support you have shown Liberty CDJR and we look forward to seeing you.

Casey Wheeler : Owner Evan Wilson: Owner / General Manager.

Two Teachers Retire from Thirkill Elementary School

Long-time teachers, Michele Stoor and Mary Gambles, are retiring from Thirkill Elementary School in Soda Springs. Their many years of service and dedication has been a benefit to the many students they have taught as well as to the Soda Springs School District.

Michele was raised in Chesterfield, Idaho and graduated from North Gem High school. She went on to further her education at Idaho State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education.

Michele has taught in the Soda Springs School District for 33 years. Before teaching in Soda Springs Michele taught 1st and 3rd grade in Rupert, ID. Michele has taught grades 1, 3, and 4. She has spent the majority of her career teaching 3rd grade.

Her favorite part about teaching was hatching baby chicks in her classroom every spring and teaching her students about the life cycle of chickens. She loved to see the excitement in her students with the hatching of each baby chick.

Michele is the wife of John Stoor and the daughter of Phil and Shirley Christensen of Chesterfield. She is the mother of three children, Sierra (Riley), Hunter, and Shad. She is the mother of one grandson. Michele enjoys gardening, traveling, riding horses and camping.

Upon Michele’s retirement she plans to enjoy quality time with her family. Michele’s parting words of wisdom is, “Cheers to endless end-

less weekends and no alarm clocks!”

Mary Gambles has worked for the Soda Springs School District for 20 years. She has taught 4th grade for 13 years, 3rd grade for 6 years, and Developmental Preschool for 1 year. Mary was raised in Soda Springs, Idaho and graduated from Soda Springs High School. She attended college at Brigham Young University and Idaho State University. She graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.

Mary’s favorite part of teaching is getting to know each of her students and their families. She also has enjoyed all the staff she has had the opportunity to work with.

Michele is the wife of Scott Gambles and the daughter of Charles and the late Virginia Jolley. She is the mother of Ashley (Todd), Sarah, and Cassie. She has two granddaughters, Lucy, and Ruby. Mary enjoys spending time with her family, playing games, walking, organizing, and bike riding. Upon retirement, Mary, and her husband Scott, are moving to Utah to live closer to their children and grandchildren. Her parting words of wisdom is to, “Never Stop Learning.” Thirkill Elementary and the Soda Springs School District would like to express their love and appreciation to these fabulous women for their many years of devoted service to teaching the children of the community and for their valuable friendships.

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Large Crabgrass

Large crabgrass (Difitaria sanuinalis) is a summer annual grass native to Europe. It was introduced into the U.S. as a forage and is thought to be one of the first grasses used for grain production. While crabgrass is typically a bigger problem in the southern U.S. it can be a problem in warmer parts of Idaho. It is well suited to invade lawns and other turfgrasses especially when conditions are hot, dry and the soil is compacted.

Large crabgrass can grow up to 3 feet tall with leaves that are 1-6 inches long. Crabgrass has a hairy ligule (the collar shaped structure located between the blade and the sheath). When large crabgrass is young it may have small hairs, as it ages it may lose these hairs. Older plants take on a reddish-purple coloring as they mature. Crabgrass produces tillers (additional shoots), its stems can also root at notes as they grow along the ground. A single plant can produce up to 150,000 seeds in a single year.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Plant clean seed!

• Mechanical— Hand pulling seedlings prior to seed production can be effective on small infestations.

• Cultural— Plant competitive beneficial vegetation. Use management

practices that will benefit desirable vegetation. Ensure that turfgrass is being irrigated, mowed, fertilized, and aerated properly to strengthen beneficial plants. lift mower blades to at least 3 inches.

• Chemical—there are two ways to chemically control crabgrass, as the seeds are geminating (pre-emergent) or after seeds have germinated (post-emergent). Chemicals that can be used as a pre-emergent include: penimethalin, prodiamine, benefin, bensulide, and dithiopyr. Post-emergent options include: mesotrione, quiniclorac, topramezone, and dithiopyr. In general, herbicides are more effective on smaller plants. Always read and follow herbicide label directions! Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu

Bancroft City Council Report – Monday, April 14

The following is adapted from the official minutes taken by City Clerk Debbie Swensen on April 14. These are not the official minutes, although they reflect the signed report.

Caribou County All Hazard Mitigation Plan-Eric Hobson

Eric Hobson is the coordinator for the county EMS and has been working on the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Under the agreement with FEMA, the county is required to update the plan every five years for it to remain valid. Eric explained that if the city ever needed to declare funds from FEMA due to a disaster, the plan would need to be in place under the requirements of the Stanford Act. The plan also allows jurisdictions to list any projects that need to be done. The county has hired a contractor out of Rigby to write the plan for them. The completed plan was sent to the state and then to FEMA. The plan was returned from FEMA due to the new standards requiring counties and cities to adopt them by resolution first.

5 Wi-Fi Tower-3C Wireless

Reed Crandall introduced himself and his company. Reed thanked the city council for continuing the contract and expressed that business is going well. Mr. Crandall explained that business is growing and he is now offering six different packages. Council asked about pricing and speed options. Mr. Crandall gave council members a breakdown of internet speeds and costs for the different packages. Council asked about the city’s current contract and what the fees would be to cancel. Clerk Swensen advised that the contract will be up within the next year and the penalty for cancelation would be significantly more than the monthly savings.

Large Truck Parking

Mayor Spencer explained that the city has received a formal complaint regarding a semi-truck parking longterm on a public street across from a

resident’s house. Council discussed the situation in detail and reviewed the city codes relating to long-term parking. The spouse of the semi-truck driver was in attendance and explained that they never intended to make this a longterm parking situation and they are actively trying to purchase land outside the city limits. She also expressed that they have been dealing with a financial hardship due to the truck having unexpected mechanical issues and asked that council grant them more time to find property and establish their business out of town. Council agreed that it is also a hard situation for those living near the large trucks, but feels that in order to enforce this code without a reasonable solution would cause bigger problems that are not enforceable. CM Eiman suggested that the city council members work on drafting a more specific code to address the different situations, vehicles, and equipment.

Code Enforcement Officer Appointment

CP Hatch made a motion to appoint Jim Page as a code enforcement officer for the city, which passed 4-0.

Spring Cleanup

Mayor Spencer informed council that the county is having their free dump days from June 2-7. Council discussed dates to set the city spring cleanup so the bins are dumped before the county ends their free dump days. Council set the Bancroft Spring cleanup date for May 29th through June 4th. CM Christensen suggested the flyer contain the items that the landfill won’t accept and the items the city will be fined for if dumped. Council would like to have MR&E pick the bin up by June 5th. The bin will be placed in the same place as last year, behind the city shop.

Michael Ackerman-Business Proposal

Ackerman asked the city council what they thought about having an indoor shooting range and a bait and tackle shop. He believes there is

BRAIN TEASERS

a good market for an indoor shooting range with a bait shop and boat rentals. Mike feels that a controlled environment would attract local business and promote safety. Council discussed how the current city codes do not allow shooting in the city limits and would need more time to get the city attorney involved. Council likes the idea of having a controlled shooting range in town, but would need to get the city attorney involved before going forward.

Sewer Hearing Dates

Council discussed waiting for the sewer study from SICOG before setting up hearing dates to discuss increasing the rates to cover the expense of lining the sewer ponds. CM Vawser asked if the city allows residents to work off community hours. Mayor Spencer advised that the city will work with people so they can get in their hours of service. CM Vawser asked about having them work on the city kennel so it can be used again. Council agreed that this would be a good project and really help the city.

CM Vawser asked whether the roll of fencing by the sewer ponds is being used for anything and suggested using it for the kennel. Council discussed the previous decision to move the kennel over by the city shop. She also suggested keeping the city kennel where it is due to being a good solid structure and just needing some updates and repairs. Funds for the completion of the kennel were approved in a previous meeting.

Clerk Swensen updated council regarding the utility statements needing adjusted. With each adjustment the printing company makes the lines and numbers are further off to where they printed outside the boxes this last few months. Clerk Swensen will contact the company but may have to schedule time and go to the business in person to show them an actual printed bill. The cost of printing new statements is high but hopefully the company will stand behind their work and replace

the statements.

Misc Items

CP Hatch had a resident approach him wanting to know if her previous fence permit could be extended so she can finish her fence. The resident ran out of funds and did not finish the fence. Mayor Spencer advised CP Hatch to have the resident file a new application due to being several years since the original application was filed.

CM Eiman updated council on the upcoming school service project called “Cowboys in Action”. The students will be meeting at the city’s Teuscher Square on May 19th around 9:15 am where they will be divided into groups and start doing service projects around town. Nate asked council if they had any lists or ideas of things they can do. There will be approximately 43 students participating in the event. Cm, Jessie Vawser suggested having the students rake the gravel in the rodeo grounds. The city will provide the chips and sodas to go with their lunch.

Mayor Spencer has been looking at using bentonite for the ponds. A oneacre pond would require 63 to 125 tons of bentonite at $90-100 a ton; without freight, They come in22.5 tons which is a truck load. The city would need an estimated 3-6 semi-truck loads to seal up one of the ponds. This would be for one of the smaller ponds if that is what DEQ will approve. They come in 3,000 lb. super sacks. The minimum cost without any prep work or freight is roughly $70,000. Mayor Spencer will look into the details and get quotes. The city will look at the cost to have it delivered and the cost to hire someone to truck it.

Clerk Swensen has set the public hearing date with the county for August 13th at 7:30pm. The Pre-Budget meeting and workshops will be each month before regular council meeting.

Resident Pam Barfuss asked maintenance to be careful of her plants on the south side of her property.

EVENT CALENDARS LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

May 23, Friday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie –Teacher Checkout

4th Saturday

May 24, Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie –

May 24, Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie –

May 25, Sunday Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services LDS Services Hope Lutheran Church

May 26, Monday Catholic Daily Mass (9am) Memorial Day

May 28, Wednesday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie –Board Meeting (7:00 pm)

May 29, Thursday Library Story Time (10am) Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm) Addition Recovery Program (7pm)

IDAN-HA Movie

GRACE

May 25, Sunday LDS Services Caribou Bible Church (2 pm)

May 26, Monday Library Story Time (10 am) NO SCHOOL

May 28, Wednesday Odd Finals

May 29, Thursday Last Day of School- Elementary Even Finals

BANCROFT

May 25, Sunday LDS Services

May 26, Monday Booster Club Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

ON THIS DAY

1803 First US public library opens in Connecticut

1807 Townsend Speakman first sells fruit-flavored carbonated drinks in Philadelphia

1849 Abraham Lincoln receives a patent (only US President to do so) for a device to lift a boat over shoals and obstructions

1892 Dr Washington Sheffield invents the toothpaste tube

1894 American inventor Augustine Sackett is granted a patent for Sackett Board, the prototype for drywall

1906 Wright Brothers are granted a patent for their “flying machine”, having applied for one 3 years earlier

1933 First modern sighting of the Loch Ness Monster by Aldie and John Mackay saw “something resembling a whale”

1955 Oldest man to drive in the Grand Prix (aged 55) finishes 6th

1980 Video game Pac-Man created by Toru Iwatani is first released in Japan

1992 Johnny Carson’s final appearance as host of “The Tonight Show”

2015 Ireland becomes first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote

2017 Japanese researchers from University of Yamanashi report birth of mice from freeze-dried sperm stored on the International Space Station

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, May 26

MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 20 Cook’s Choice, Food Choices, Veggies, Fruit

Wednesday, May 28

Hamburger or Hot Dog, Food Choices, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Fruit

Thursday, May 29

Pizza, Food Choices, Veggies, Fruit

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

May 23 – Chicken Alfredo Bake, Broccoli, Oranges, French Bread, Nutella Cheesecake

May 28 – Sweet and Sour Pork, Stir Fry Veggies, Pineapple, Sourdough Bread, Island Orange Cake

*Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!

BIRTHDAYS

Lloyd Rasmussen, May 4

Kelly Chapin, May 6

Linda Arnold, May 7

Johnny McCuddy, May 7

Maxine Smith, May 8

Teresa Beck, May 8

Elyn Brown, May 13

Dagmar Beasley, May 20

MiShaelia Beckstead, May 22

Dana Moore, May 23

Jared W. Brown, May 24

Judy Bassett, May 24

Jan Nielsen, May 24

Darryl Dixon, May 24

Dean Barker, May 27

Lani Sant, May 26

Cammy Parsons, May 29

Teri Olsen, May 29

Cindy Cartwright, May 31

Ed Troseth, May 31

Linda Rasmussen, May 31

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

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Kira Rene Anderson, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tommy Allen Baker, Roy, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs

$56.50

Kimberly C Broadhead, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Simon Jose Chavez De Paz, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Garrett P Cook, Evanston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Colby Draper Cox, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Michael Garner, Bancroft, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ryan K Jeppsen, Soda Springs, dog running at large, $15.50, costs $56.50

Dustin L Johnson, Arimo, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Todd H Rhead, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Troy D Rowan Crowley Lake, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Thomas C Shumaker, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Isaac S Watteyne, Hyde Park, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Chunlong Xiao, Rowland Hights, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Irving Fernando Zarabiaflores,

Baldwin Park, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Tang Ke, Changsha City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Carter Jason Kimball, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kyen P Kirby, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jiang Li, Berkeley, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Michael Q Mommsen, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Louis C Testut, Paris, Rance, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Pete Robert Villalobos, Stanwood driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50

Herbert G Voyles, St Charles, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Michael Waylon Davis, Morgan, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Stephanie Harris Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Manish Rasiklal Patel, Tampa, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kye Biesinger Tanner, Highland, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

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.

2015

“For the first time in our history, a female physical therapist will be available at Caribou Memorial Hospital,” CEO John Hoopes said. Stacy Regan, who will have a doctoral degree in physical therapy, has joined the therapy staff at Caribou Memorial. Rega, whose husband Josh has worked at the Soda Springs Agrium plant as a superintendent for the past three years, has been attending Idaho State University’s physical therapy school for the past three years. She has a bachelors degree from Montana Tech in occupational and safety health. Regan will be joining Doug Ball, who has a masters of physical therapy, and is athletic trainer certified. Ball graduated from ISU’s program in 1998, so he has seven years of experience as a PT. Although not required for licensure as a physical therapist, he attends continuing education courses on a regular basis to keep up with new modalities of treatment.

Idaho State University has selected its new 2005-2006 cheerleading squad. New members of the squad include Kristi Mazza of Soda Springs. “We had a high level of talent at tryouts this year, especially in the area of tumbling,” said Spirit Squad Direction Hilary Hofmaier. The squad will have the summers off and report back in August for camp. ISU cheerleaders and Bengal Dancers plan to attend the National Cheerleading Association and the National Dance Alliance this summer in Anaheim.

The Grace Invitational track meet scheduled for Wednesday was cancelled due to weather conditions of rain and snow. Grace competed at the meet at Bear Lake High School with Marsh Valley, Star Valley, Malad, Rockland, Sho-Ban and the host Bears on Friday, but were few in number with the spring musical slated to take place the same night. Placing at Bear Lake were Keegan Neibaur 3rd in the 800m, Nick Torres 3rd in the shot put, Caleb Hansen 2nd in the long jump (his first time in the event), Chamae Kimball 2nd in shot put, and Hailee Kimball 1st in the 100m and 1st in the 200m.

2000

Caribou Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc has provided an $8,000 grant to Caribou Memorial Hospital to purchase a bone density machine. The machine should be available for use within a few weeks. Frank Chadwick, president of the non-profit foundation, stated that this is what the money received by the foundation is for. The foundation regularly receives gifts from individuals, organizations and corporations, who want to improve the health and well being of area residents. Many gifts come at the time people pass away— from their loved ones who request donations to the foundation in lieu of flowers. The foundation is a separate private, non-profit corporation, which received its tax exempt status from the federal Internal Revenue Service and from the State of Idaho in 1992, said Mr. Chadwick. The foundation is completely separate from the Hospital. Frank and Lillian Bolton flew out of Salt Lake City Sunday April 16 to San Francisco, where they met six other select members of the 96th Army Division, accompanied by their wives or sons, for a flight to Okinawa, Japan for a commemorative ceremony for the 55th anniversary of the 1945 invasion of the island of Okinawa. Also in the group were Mary and Ed Brubaker. Mrs. Brubaker is the daughter of Lt. General Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., who was the commander of the 10th Army landing force, consisting of the 96th, 7th, 27th Army Divisions and the 6th Marine Division, landing in the initial invasion. General Buckner was killed on Okinawa and his daughter Mary was to take part in ceremonies commemorating the event. The group met at the 10th Army Support Group Base at Torii Station, Okina-

wa, which serves as the command installation for all Armey organizations on Okinawa, and contingency support for all forces deployed in the Pacific Rim area. There they participated in a retreat ceremony the then Army personnel there. Daniel Dencker, representing the 382nd Regiment of the 96th, made the introductions. The Army base chaplain offered the invocation and benediction. James Causey, representing the 381st Regiment, gave the commemorative address, and Frank Bolton, representing the 383rd Regiment, placed a wreath at the Okinawa Battle Monument. The group was presented with memorial medallions by the base commander Colonel Robert McNeil. Included on the tour afterward was a visit to Shuri Castle, constructed in 1712 for the king at the time. Beneath it was a maze of tunnels, which the Japanese high command used for headquarters. The castle was completely destroyed during the war, and has since been reconstructed and is a magnificent building.

Troy Nielsen, president of Heritage Safe Company, was named to be a delegate at the 2000 Small Business Summit in Washington DC. Only a select group of individuals are nominated by members of Congress to participate in the distinguished event. The Congressional Small Business Summy allows members of Congress and small business leaders to come together and discuss the issues/concerns surrounding the nation’s small business agenda. Delegates’ views will help shape the policies that affect the nation’s small businesses. This year’s summit will feature a select group of speakers, including House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, Sen “Kit” Bond, chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee and Rep. James Talent, chairman of the House Small Business Committee. The 2000 presidential candidates will also be on hand for the event. Nielsen was raised in Soda Springs, where he graduated from high school. He went on to receive his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from BYU in 1992. He has led Heritage Safe since 1993. He and his wife Brenda are the parents of five children.

Tigert Middle School hosted a district K-8 Spelling Bee during the month of April. Debbie Hansen, who is a member of the middle school parent advisory board, chaired the event. The school district, Arctic Circle and Agrium were co-sponsors. Mrs. Walters from Thirkill, Mrs. Findlay from Hooper, and Karin Johnson from Tigert participated as readers. Each school held their individuals spelling contest and then sent a minimum of 12 finalists to the final contest. The three finalists from Thirkill were Brayden Bergh9lm, 1st place, son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bergholm; Jocelyn Cracroft, 2nd place, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Cracroft, and Bailee Siepert, 3rd place, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Siepert. Finalists from Hooper Elementary were Michelle Russell, 1st place, daughter of Debi and Terry Bickle; 2nd place Maurie Christensen, daughter of Brad and Jolie Christensen, and 3rd place Sarah Gambles, daughter of Scott and Mary Gambles. Michelle Christensen, also daughter of Brad and Jolie Christensen, received 1st place from Tigert Middle School, second place winner was Bobby Gentry, son of Robert and Donna Gentry, and 3rd place winner was Jessica Stills, daughter of Penny and Tony Stills. All winners received a $50 savings bond from the school

district and cash prizes and T-shirts from Arctic Circle and Agrium, as well as other prizes from area businesses. The district wanted to thank those who assisted in any way to make the effort a success, including Joey’s Pizza, Eastman Drug, Subway, Coast to Coast, Advantage Plus, US Bank, Lallatin’s, Lew and Dan’s, Idan-Ha Theatre, LinZ Style Station, Alco, Tosoiba Lanes, and Signworks. Vaughn Rasmussen, Republican candidate for State Representative for District 32 Seat B, withdrew from the primary election Monday, stating a new position with his company will require a move for him and his family. Rasmussen, in making his announcement, said he was notified that PacifiCorp had offered him a new position. He took the weekend to discuss the offer with his family and decided to accept, he said. He noted that he would be moving from Bear Lak County in the near future, but believed the elected seat should stay in Bear Lake County. In a half page ad in the Sun, he apologized for any inconvenience that his decision may have caused. He also said he would not endorse a candidate at this time in the primary election on Tuesday. The other candidates are Eulalie Langford and Clair Cheirett.

Caribou County’s 1999-2000 Junior Miss Jessica Ozburn has been busy attending practices and participating in mock interview panels with the organization. Jessica has had a busy and eventful year while carrying out the duties of Junior Miss. She attended the week-ling state competition in Idaho Falls where she competed with 38 girls from arounf the state and was a Presence and Composure preliminary winner as well as a finalist. Miss Ozburn participated in the Middle School Lock-in, as well as all of the parades in the county. She has presented the “Be Your Best Self” program to each elementary in Soda Springs, Grace, Bancroft, Wayan, and Thatcher. The program teaches self-esteem to today’s youth through the vector of Junior Miss. During her presentation, Miss Ozburn concentrates on Honesty—speaking the truth and being trustworthy, sound in character and morally whole— Character, Love, and Promise. She will be co-hosting this year’s Junior Miss program with Lion’s Club member Clyde Belson. The theme of this year’s program is “A Century of Achievement.”

Building on the early success of its campaign to increase the number of older Americans vaccinated against the flu, Medicare is sponsoring a new pilot program that will make annual flu and pneumonia shots almost automatic in the nation’s nursing homes. Under the “standing orders initiative” of Medicare’s Healthy Aging Project, nursing home residents will be alerted when it is time to get a flu shot and can get it without needing a new doctor’s order each year. “Nearly two0thirds of Americans aged 65 and older are getting their flu shots, but we expect to boost that dramatically under this new directive,” said HHS Secretary Donna E. Shalala. “We hope flue shots will become part of the nursing home routine.” Flu and pneumonia are leading causes of sickness and death among older Americans, yet severe disease from both is largely preventable through immunization. Publica and provider education efforts have raised immunization rates in recent years. But research by the Health Care Financing Administration, the Federal Medicare Agency, and others suggests that new

measures are needed to reach the rest of the senior population. Placing permanent entries in nursing home residents’ medical charts will assure that they get a personal reminder each fall when it is time for a flu shot and the shot can be administered on the spot by appropriate health care professionals.

1995

Caribou Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home announced that Dr. Thomas Donnell, family practice physician, who will be setting up practice in Soda Springs. Dr. Donnell was born in Pasadena, Texas, and raised on his parents’ cattle ranch. He did his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in biology. He then went to the University of Texas for his MD. Dr. Dorrell’s wife, Patti, is a registered nurse from Spring, Texas. She also graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch with a bachelor of science in nursing. Both Dr. Donnell and his wife enjoy sports, hunting, fishing, skiing, steer roping, and back country camping. Groundbreaking for the Spring Creek Manor took place last week in Soda Springs along Fourth Street. The new home is being built specifically for the elderly. It will have private and shared rooms, each with a half-bath, closet, private phone, and cable TV access. The breaking of ground included Doug Clegg, Rep. Bob Geddes, Will May, Mayor Kirk Hansen, County Commissioners Edie Tracy, and Shannon Snow. Plans for a second elderly care unity in Montpelier are also under consideration.

The State Board of Education name 25 outstanding high school seniors to receive State of Idaho Scholarship of $2,650. The recipients, 19 academic and 6 vocational, were selected on the basis of academic achievement. Kendall Kowallis of Soda Springs is one of the recipients of the scholarship, which can be renewed each year of undergraduate course work, based on performance.

1965

Work started this week on the destruction of the old Fryar Hotel in the heart of downtown Soda Springs. The Fryar Hotel, and several buildings near it, will make way for a new business district to be located at the site.

IDAN-HA THEATRE

-INDOOR-

Thursday, May 22

Friday, May 23

Saturday, May 24

Lilo & Stitch (PG)

A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Saturday Matinee

2:00 p.m. (All seats $5)

Wednesday, May 28

6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. (All seats $5)

208-547-3282

As required by IDAPA

58.01.03.010.03 of the Idaho Administrative Code, IDAWY Solid Waste District is petitioning a request for variance to install a 1500-gallon holding tank at the IDAWY Caribou Landfill Facility to capture all wastewater from a new restroom and breakroom sink to be constructed at 1979 Central Road, Grace, ID 83241.

Public comment should be directed to:

Mr. Ken Keller

Environmental Health Director 431 Clay St. Montpelier, ID 83254

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TIMBER SALE

STATE

CR800140, THOMPSON CREEK TON

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, June 17, 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.

Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project

RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed

Bids for construction of the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project will be received by the City of Soda Springs, at Soda Springs City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276, until 5:00 pm local time on June 4, 2025.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

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. Please 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 1-800-377-3529.

Publication commenced: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Publication completed: Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Child Pedestrian Safety Project to improve pedestrian routes to school by adding sidewalk to eliminate gaps for children to have safe routes to school.

OBTAINING CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS: Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained on or after May 19, 2025 at Soda Springs City Hall. Upon receipt of the Contract Documents Bidders will be placed on the plan holders list. Acknowledgment on the plan holders list is mandatory for all bidders.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:

Soda Springs City Hall 9 West 2nd South Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 (208) 547-2600

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be not be held for this project.

BID SECURITY: Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified cashier's check or a corporate bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the City of Soda Springs in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The Successful BIDDER will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount not less than 100% of the contract price.

ADDRESS AND MARKING OF BID: The envelope

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sealed and addressed to the City of Soda Springs and delivered or mailed to City of Soda Springs, 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner with the name and address of the bidder and shall bear the words "Bid for," followed by the Project title per the Contract Documents and the date and hour of opening of bids. The certified or cashier’s check, money order, or bidder's bond shall be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Refer to “Instructions to Bidders” for additional submittal requirements.

LABOR REQUIREMENTS:

The attention of Bidders is directed to the applicable federal and state requirements regarding conditions of employment to be observed.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION:

All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed, in writing, to the ENGINEER for the project. It shall be understood, however, that no interpretations of the specifications will be made by telephone.

OWNER

Soda Springs City Hall

9 West 2nd South Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 Telephone: (208) 547-2600 askinner@sodaspringsid.com

ENGINEER

Forsgren Associates, Inc.

Contact: Dave Noel, P.E. Telephone: (208) 356-9201 dnoel@forsgren.com

OWNER’S RIGHTS

RESERVED: The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, if in the best interest of the OWNER.

Austin W. Robinson, Mayor Publish: May 22 and May 29, 2025

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Donations sought for Service Project

Members of the Soda Springs 2nd Ward primary (3-11) are seeking donations for a Yard Sale they intend to hold in order to raise money to be given to the Friends of the City Park in Soda. The primary aged kids were given the chance to decide on a project and a direction for a fundraising effort, and they selected to hold a yard sale at 331 Gagnon in Soda Springs on June 7th from 10 am to 2 pm. All money received

through the sale of items will be given directly to the Friends of the Park for use with maintenance and projects underway at one of Soda’s busiest gathering spots. More information on the collection times and process for donating will be made available next week in time for the sale preparation, but save the date. The time coincides with the Citywide cleanup and Free Landfill days, as well. So time to clean for spring!

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In Loving Memory of Raymond A. Betancourt Junior

August 1950 ~ May 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the sudden passing of Raymond A. Betancourt Junior, at the age of 74. His death was unexpected, but the legacy he leaves behind is anything but.

Raymond was born in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond Senior and Juliana Betancourt. He was many things over the course of his life– a veteran, a scholar, a social worker, an honorary community servant, a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to many. In every role, he showed up with heart and soul. His sense of humor was something that could make anyone laugh no matter the situation. His laugh was infectious. His love was unconditional. And his presence was profound.

He served in the U.S. Air Force with pride, and afterward, built a family and a career with the same sense of purpose. Raymond was the first in his family to receive a Master’s degree. But titles and degrees weren’t what defined him. What stood out most was how he used those achievements to help others and built his career around compassion and empathy.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Allyne, their three children: Elijah, Nicole and Lenny– and six grandsons, (Christian, Gavin, Orion, Logan, Asher, and Josiah) who meant the world to him. He was blessed with his grandsons– but more than anything– they were blessed to know

the most incredible man, their Papa. Raymond was endlessly entertained by his grandchildren, so much so, that it was often debatable whether or not there was an adult present when left together.

He also leaves behind five sisters (Amy, Rosie, Norma, Barbara, Gisele), one brother (Eddy), and a long list of extended family, friends, and community who were lucky enough to cross his path. More than anything, he was the foundation that kept us stable, and the spirit that guided us to light when darkness wanted to conquer.

The world could use more Rays, and though our lives will be quieter without him, we are better because we knew him. He was one of the great ones and his spirit lives on– in each of us, and for all eternity.

Live every act fully, as if it were your last. - Buddha

Erika Corrine Alvarez

June 15, 1963 ~ May 11, 2025

Erika Corrine Alvarez was born to Larry and Dagmar (Pappert) Beasly on June 15, 1963, in Petersburg, West Virginia. She passed surrounded by her family on May 11, 2025, after a short but formidable struggle with AML.

She is survived by her daughter Monika Alvarez (Nick), her mother Dagmar, her sister Tina Bredehoft (Wayne), niece Kya Simmons (Steve) and nephew Kylo Bredehoft (Lexie). Numerous great nieces and nephews that she loved and adored.

She is preceded in death by her husband Carlos Alvarez, her brother Lester Beasley, her father, Larry Beasley, her grandparents (Omi and Opi) and her friend of many years Randy Harwood.

Erika held many jobs and found her love and life’s calling as a nurse in 2008 when she graduated from CSI with a Practical Nursing Certificate. She continued her Education while working full-time, and completed her Associate of Science Degree from ISU, College of Technology in 2017. Through this educational endeavor, her dedication, fortitude and self-sacrifice earned her the program’s prestige Pioneer Award.

Erika had a true love for life and all things involving nature. From early days as a child to her adult years she loved activity and outside. She mentioned the joy she shared with

Erika Corrine Alvarez

her brother and sister participating in Kung Fu tournaments and “seeing the world” as they traveled. She also had a smile and there was never anything she would not do for anyone. She was a true angel on earth and has now taken her place above to watch over each of us.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be left at the funeral home and these will given to the Hope Lodge. This establishment housed and assisted Erika during her chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 18th, 2025, at 12 noon at the Caribou Bible Church at 290 East 1st North Soda Springs, Idaho. Family will greet friends and family from 11-12.

Jenetta Day Stippich

August 12, 1961 ~ May 16, 2025

Jenetta Day Stippich, 63, a 17year Soda Springs resident, passed away at her home on Friday, May 16, 2025, following a series of health issues.

Jenetta was born on August 12, 1961 to Wayne and Gertrude Montgomery Day. She grew up in Ogden, UT and Idaho.

She was married and later divorced in Utah, then moved to Soda Springs.

Jenetta spent many years taking

care of family and friends with health problems, while also dealing with many health problems of her own. She was a very kind and loving person who blessed many lives with her generosity of time, money, and compassion - always giving and caring.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 am in the Brigham City, Utah Cemetery, as she wished to be buried by her sister Geraldine who is buried there.

Maryann Preece

June 14, 1936 ~ May 12, 2025

Maryann Preece, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1936, in Chesterfield, Idaho, to Ralph and Leola Woolsey. After living briefly in Oregon and California, her family settled in Pocatello, Idaho, where she remained until she met the love of her life.

Maryann married her lifelong partner of 55 years, Calvert F. Preece, on November 27, 1954. To celebrate their wedding, Calvert famously pushed her down Yellowstone Avenue in a wheelbarrow—a joyful memory they cherished throughout their marriage. The couple first lived in Grace, Idaho, before settling in Soda Springs, where they raised their two children, Roger and Gayle.

Maryann worked at Sanders Furniture, Western Auto, and later finished her career at Chadwick’s (later Keith’s Department Store), where she spoke fondly of her years working with her friends Clair and Evelyn Chadwick. Her time there combined two of her greatest passions: sewing and serving the community.

An exceptional seamstress, Maryann never turned down a request to fix, mend, or patch something—her dining room table always held a pile (or more) of garments and blankets waiting to be picked up. She also loved to crochet, embroider, and try any new craft that came her way.

Maryann enjoyed traveling and cherished summer camping trips at Blackfoot Reservoir with their dearest friends, Leonard and LaRae Rasmussen. Later in life, she and Calvert spent winters in Overton, Nevada, where she formed close friendships and made many memories.

She is survived by her two children: Roger Preece and Gayle (JR) Liech-

ty, both of Soda Springs; four grandchildren: Brandon (Holly) Liechty of Hyrum, Utah, Amber Liechty of Salt Lake City, Utah, Dillon (Whitney) Liechty of Soda Springs, and Tiffany Wilde of Pocatello; and her loving—and sometimes crazy—seven great-grandchildren, whom she may have loved even more than her grandchildren: Bret Everding, Kory Liechty, Jay Liechty, Kai Liechty, Koa Liechty, Sydney Lindsey, and Stella Wilde.

She is also survived by her brother Gail Woolsey, sister Karen Taylor, brother Ranny Woolsey, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly and always kept track of.

Maryann was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Calvert, and her brother Glen Woolsey. A graveside service was held at Fairview Cemetery on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Viewing was held prior to services at Sims Funeral Home from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Mental Health Fun Run May 29

Caribou Medical Center’s Counselor Ashley Wright and Development Director Erika Dannelly are excited to discuss next week’s Fun Run, scheduled to take place outside the hospital starting Thursday May 29 at 8:00 pm. 8:00 pm is the start time for the mile race, which is open to kids 12 years and under without any registration fee. A 5K race will start at 8:30 pm, with a movie activity planned for kids at the same time that should allow parents who want to participate in the longer race the ability to do so.

The 1 mile race will begin at the stated time outside the CMC building, with a starting line at the Physical Therapy Door. Every runner who completes the race will receive a medal and a coupon for Blizzard Ice for finishing. After the run, the Pixar film “Inside Out” will be screened on the grass outside the CMC building. Inside Out is a PG film that deals with the turbulent onset of adolescent emotions in a humorous manner.

The 5K race has a $25 registration fee, which will provide runners with a T-shirt, and a sense of satisfaction for helping their local community. Proceeds from the event will be directed toward CMC Social Services and Mental Health Transportation Services “Acute Rescue.” The route will start at PT door, head down 3rd West, take a right onto 4th S, pass Clark pond and down to second bridge, where a turn around and hydration station will be waiting.

For Ashley Wright, who provides counseling services through Caribou Medical Center, this is the first Fun Run event she has been involved with at CMC. “This is the first of many, I hope,” Wright said. “All of proceeds go to mental health programs here at the hospital, such as counseling and psychiatric services.” In addition, money received will also go to support transport to behavioral health facilities the broader area, including Utah, Boise, and Pocatello for cases where CMC is not equipped to meet the needs of the patient.

A number of different kinds of fundraisers/ awareness campaigns have been done in the past, and seen a good response from the community. “People know from their own experience that mental health is important,” Wright said. “Most people, either themselves or someone they know, can benefit from some sort of service.”

Anyone who thinks that might apply to them (and statistics certainly show it probably does), can contact Ashley Wright through CMC to inquire about counseling services, or setting up an appointment. Wright provides marriage counseling, play therapy (for young patients), and

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counseling for adults and adolescents. She is also a part of CISM (Crisis Incident Stress Management) teams that are called upon when first responders need counseling after handling especially difficult events. The recent fatality crash on Government Dam Road was one such event.

The Fun Run takes place during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is designed to reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health services and make people aware of the kinds of services that might make a huge difference in their lives. At the daily, maintenance level, almost everyone can benefit from having a sounding board and a trained listener to provide strategies for reducing stress, dealing with anxiety, managing emotional reactions, and so on. At the more urgent level, one national number holds that every 11 minutes in the U.S. someone dies by suicide. The suicide rate across the country has been increasing for years, and Idaho itself has the 6th highest rate of fatal self-harm in the country. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young adults, ages 15-24. While the numbers are small compared to more populous states, the suicide rate in Idaho is 11.9%. In Caribou County specifically, that rate is calculated at a staggering 13.7%.

As Mental Health Awareness Month also corresponds with Memorial Day, it is worth pointing out that all statistics related to suicide and mental health are increasingly dire when it comes to veterans. PTSD and depression affect veterans at a level of up to 1 in 5, or 20%.

Teenagers are another population in Caribou County that has increased mental health care needs, even in the healthiest of situations. Adolescence and issues related to peer pressure, body changes, social media, and so on can have a major impact on developing psyches, and counseling services can be a life raft.

Rural populations are also among those most likely to suffer from mental health stressors, primarily due to economic pressures, isolation, and a lack of healthy peer communication outlets. Mine workers fall into many of the same categories, and Wright has worked with many local farmers and miners in a way that was found to be beneficial by the patients.

According to the Health Department in a recent study, the average wait time for first time mental health consultations is about 12-14 weeks. CMC’s counseling appointments are only about 2 weeks out, and can be expedited or referred in emergencies.

Members of the community and businesses can

A Look At The Links: State!

BY JODY REEVES

The last golf tournament of the year took place last week in Burley. A difficult course and some less than ideal weather gave the participants plenty of challenges throughout the tournament. Despite the difficulties several of our local golfers were able to power through and finish amongst the top of the field.

In the boys division the Grace Grizzlies finished fifth overall out of the fourteen teams in the tournament. In the two day tournament Tate Williams grabbed the best score for Grace after the first round but Jamie Smith came roaring back on day two to earn the best finish for any of the Grizzlies. Keathen Edwards played solid for the Grizzlies finishing in the third spot on the team. Senior Derek Hill had a rough day one that temporarily set him back but improved his game by twelve strokes on day two. Finally Cort Spencer rounded out the Grace team. The inexperienced Spencer finished well behind the others but got some great experience along the way. Overall the Grizzlies played two solid rounds to finish the season feeling good about what they accomplished considering the conditions. With Smith, Williams, and Hill all graduating the Grizzlies will need to do some recruiting from their student body to fill out a team next season. Edwards will give them a solid leader that can go out and golf with anyone and Spencer will have another year of experience under his belt.

In the girls division both the Lady Grizzlies and Lady Cardinals competed for the state title. Both teams came up a little short of attaining their goal of winning a state championship but still proved that they were worthy of being among the top teams in the state. The Lady Grizzlies that were short handed for much of the season finished strong with a third place trophy. The Lady Cardinals did a step better finishing in second place as a team just ten strokes behind the state champions from Ambrose. In-

dividually the top two girls from each of our local teams were in a tight group to lead our county. At the end of day one Grace’s Kamryn Mansfeild took the lead not only amongst our local girls but tied for the lead in the overall standings. Mansfield’s teammate Karlie Christensen as well as Soda Springs’ Jayden Parker and Tara Vedder were all still in the mix for the top overall spot in the tournament. Round two of the tournament had some mixed results for the Lady Cardinal golfers while the Lady Grizzlies all failed to match their day one round. After everything shook out the Cardinal’s Jayden Parker finished as the top Caribou County golfer and claimed the number two overall spot in the tournament. Parker was followed closely by Mansfield who finished third overall. Christensen and Vedder each finished in the top ten with Christensen coming in fifth and Vedder finishing tied for eighth. The two girls teams once again proved that some of the top golfers in the state come out of Caribou County. The Grizzlies lose Christensen and Olenslager to graduation and will have to find some way to fill some holes to form a full team next season. Meanwhile the Lady Cardinals are very young and should return as one of the teams to beat next season.

Grace Boys Results

Jamie Smith (82) (82) 164

Tate Williams (81) (84) 168

Keathen Edwards (87) (89) 176

Derek Hill (108) (96) 204

Cort Spencer (139) (132) 271

Grace Girls Results

Kamryn Mansfeild (79) (84) 163

Karlie Christensen (89) (91) 180

Shaston Lloyd (97) (107) 204

Tessica Jorgensen (134) (113) 247

Evie Olenslager (148) (149) 297

Soda Springs Girls Results

Jayden Parker (82) (80) 162

Tara Vedder (89) (99) 188

Kale Hopkins (113) (100) 213

Jasta Stoor (113) (110) 223

Jocee Tingey (116) (108) 224

still sponsor raffle items if they would like. For every mile participants run, they will get a raffle ticket to win one of the many donated prizes, such as: running shoes, Lallatins gift card, protein balls, High Ftiness classes, and more. Contact Caribou Medical Center, or visit their website or Facebook page for more details. (208) 547-2766. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at (800) 273-8255.

Grace Boys Place 4th At State: Coleman Wins Mile Title

BY JODY REEVES

The Grace Grizzlies had a great showing at the state championship track meet last weekend at Middleton High School. Though they did suffer some ups and downs throughout the two day meet, several Grizzlies collected medals and the boys team was able to come home with a fourth place trophy. All but two of the boys team participants scored points for the team to help them accomplish that feat. Carson Reeves and Colt Coleman each came up short of scoring points but both made huge improvements in the meet. Reeves entered the discus competition ranked fifteenth and finished just outside of the points in ninth while Coleman came in last in his lone race but earned a big PR in the process. Gavin Draper finished in eighth place in the javelin and earned points for the team. The Grizzlies qualified two hurdle specialists Landon Moss and Parker Yost. Both boys scored points for Grace in both the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles. Moss placed sixth and seventh and Yost flipped the placings in each race with his own seventh and sixth place finishes. Senior Jack Eddins entered state ranked at the top of the pole vault competition and finished in a respectable third place earning crucial points for the Grizzlies. Adrian Mejia had a good showing placing fourth in the 800 meter race while also anchoring the sprint medley team that placed second. The last individual placer for Grace was Carter Mecham who finished in third place in the 400 meter race with a new PR. Mecham also joined Mejia on the sprint medley team along with Carson Welch and Bryant Jensen. Grace also placed fifth in the 4X100 relay and second in the 4X200 relay. Members of the 4X100 were Bryant Jensen, Braden Kimball,

Carson Welch and Carter Mecham. The 4X200 was made up of Landon Moss, Braden Kimball, Carter Mecham and Carson Welch. The Grizzly boys team will graduate a great group of seniors but will retain some quality underclassmen that will no doubt qualify many for state next season.

The Lady Grizzlies had a terrific show at state themselves. Tessica Jorgensen and Kallie Stoddard each came up short of scoring for the Lady Grizzlies in their individual events but the two juniors will undoubtedly be back next season. Individual point scorers for Grace included Brooklyn Porter who finished in eighth place in the 800 meters with a PR and sixth place in the 1600 meter race. Hurdleist Bella Eddins was great in both of her races placing third in both distances and earning a new PR in the 300’s. The final individual placer for Grace was Cally Coleman. Coleman placed fourth in the 3200 meters and earned a new PR in the 800 meters while finishing in third. Coleman’s crowning achievement however was a PR and a state championship in the 1600 meter race. The Lady Grizzlies also had two relays place at state. The 4X100 finished in eighth place with Bailey Stoddard, Kallie Stoddard, Callie Yost, and Bella Eddins and the 4X400 that finished in seventh place with Brooklyn Porter, Kallie Stoddard, Bella Eddins, and Cally Coleman. The Lady Grizzlies lose less to graduation but that does include distance runners Cally Coleman and Lilly Gilbert. The remaining Lady Grizzlies should continue to improve and compete well again next season.

Congrats to all of the Grizzly athletes and their accomplishments this season.

Boy’s Results

100M - Braden Kimball 11.70

200M - Braden Kimball 23.68

400M - Carter Mecham 51.01

800M - AJ Mejia 2:01.90

1600M - AJ Mejia 4:56.23, Colt Coleman 4:57.30

110M Hurdles - Parker Yost 16.24, Landon Moss 16.80

300M Hurdles - Parker Yost 42.40, Landon Moss 42.51

4x100 Relay - Bryant Jensen, Braden Kimball, Carson Welch, Carter Mecham 45.25

4x200 Relay - Landon Moss, Braden Kimball, Carter Mecham, Carson Welch 1:33.12

Medley Relay - Bryant Jensen, Carson Welch, Carter Mecham, AJ Mejia 3:43.68

Discus - Carson Reeves 125’3”

Javelin - Gavin Draper - 135’8”

High Jump - Parker Yost 5’6”

Pole Vault - Jack Eddins 13’

Girl’s Results

800M - Cally Coleman 2:22.49, Brooklyn Porter 2:24.80

1600M - Cally Coleman 5:20.35, Brooklyn Porter 5:26.98

3200M - Cally Coleman 11:49.14

100M Hurdles - Bella Eddins 16.25

300M Hurdles - Bella Eddins 47.00, Kallie Stoddard 49.49

4x100 Relay - Bailey Stoddard, Kallie Stoddard, Callie Yost, Bella Eddins 53.41

4x400 Relay - Brooklyn Porter, Kallie Stoddard, Bella Eddins, Cally Coleman 4:17.56

Javelin - Tessica Jorgensen 89’3” High Jump - Kallie Stoddard 4’10”

SPORTS Cardinals Attend State Meet: Stoor Wins Hurdle Title

BY JODY REEVES

The Soda Springs Cardinals track teams took a small but strong contingent of athletes to the state championship meet in Middleton last weekend. It was great weather temperature wise but rain on Saturday made for some wet conditions for athletes.

The Lady Cardinals had several girls make the podium and score points for the team. In the distance running Lizzie Beutler earned a PR in the 1600 meter run while placing seventh overall. Beutler did one spot better in the 3200 meter finishing in sixth place and making the podium. Soleil Somsen threw in all three of the throwing events but had her best performance in the shot put where she earned a PR and finished in fourth place overall. Layla Torman made the podium finishing in fifth place in the 300 meter hurdles. Rosie Harris made it to the awards stand in both the high jump finishing in fifth place and the pole vault where she finished in fourth place. The Lady Cardinals 4X400 relay team of Layla Torman, Rebekah Evans, Ellie Wood, and Rosie Harris placed seventh earning team points. Lastly the sprint medley relay team of Layla Torman, Maddie Kempe, Ellie Wood and Rosie Harris made the podium finishing in fifth place for the Lady Cards. Overall it was a great showing for the Lady Cardinals considering the number of athletes they qualified.

The Cardinals boys team also had a good showing at the state meet. Even

though he came up short of placing or earning team points Landon Martinsen jumped to a new PR distance in the triple jump and was part of the two relay teams that the Cardinals qualified for state. In the first of those relays the sprint medley Martinsen was joined by Degan Stoor, Zayden Garbett, and Landon Mondenhauer. That relay placed eighth and earned team points. The other relay was the 4X400 and consisted of Degan Stoor, Kage Kirby, Jaxson Horsley, and Landon Martinsen. That relay team made the medal stand finishing in fifth place. Moldenhauer set new PR’s in his two individual events the 1600 meters and the 3200 meters. Moldenhauer was able to place in seventh place in the 3200 meters and score some team points. The two outstanding performances at state for the Cardinals came from Cole Garbett and Degan Stoor. Garbett has been one of the best throwers in the state all season and that held true last weekend. Garbett ended with the silver medal in both the shot put and discus wowing the large crowd at the event venue. Senior Degan Stoor also earned a silver medal as he was able to finish in second place in the 300 meter hurdles. Stoor’s crowning achievement however came in the 110 meter hurdles where he was able to repeat as the state champion in the event, ending his career on a high note.

Congratulations to all of the Cardinals for a great state meet and a great season. Several members of the

team should be back for more record breaking performances next season.

Boy’s Results

1600M - Landon Moldenhauer

4:39.21

3200M - Landon Moldenhauer 10:10.63

110M Hurdles - Degan Stoor 15.07

300M Hurdles - Degan Stoor 39.22

4x400 Relay - Degan Stoor, Kage Kirby, Jaxson Horsley, Landon Martinsen 3:35.31

Medley Relay - Degan Stoor, Zayden Garbett, Landon Martinsen, Landon Moldenhauer 3:54.64

Shot Put - Cole Garbett 49’11.5”

Discus - Cole Garbett 159’11” Triple Jump - Landon Martinsen 39’2.5”

Girl’s Results

800M - Ellie Wood - 2:29.96, Lizzie Beutler 2:31.96, Rebekah Evans 2:33.77

1600M - Lizzie Beutler 5:34.71, Ellie Wood 5:55.13

3200M - Lizzie Beutler 12:09.44, Indy Galloway 12:29.99

100m Hurdles - Layla Torman 17.56

300M Hurdles - Layla Torman 49.09 4x400 Relay - Rosie Harris, Madilyn Kempe, Layla Torman, Ellie Wood 1:56.92 Shot Put - Soleil Somsen 32’11.5” Discus - Soleil Somsen 86’4” Javelin - Soleil Somsen 84’8” High Jump - Rosie Harris 4’10” Pole Vault - Rosie Harris 8’6”