The Idaho Enterprise/Caribou County | May 9, 2025

Kate Williams Named Caribou County Distinguished Young Woman 2025

Caribou County Distinguished Young Women held their annual program last Saturday night. Supporters enjoyed watching twelve wonderful young women from our county showcase their physical fitness, talent, poise, and public speaking skills. Emcees for the evening were Dr. Matt Kunz and the 2024 Distinguished Young Woman, Genevieve Fullmer.

Preliminary award winners were:

Light It Up Award: The recipients of this award were given a $200 scholarship. They were Rebekah Evans, Samantha Lowry, Brynlee Hemmert, Lilly Gilbert, Breanna Heer, Kate Williams, India Galloway, and Elizabeth Beutler.

Be Your Best Self Award: This award was chosen by the committee. The recipients of this award were given a $500 scholarship. They were Rachel Hansen and Lilly Gilbert.

Spirit of Distinguished Young Women: This award was selected by the participants. The recipients of this award were given a $450 scholarship. The awards went to Samantha Lowry and Kate Williams.

Fitness Award: The fitness portion comprised 15% of the overall score. The recipients received a $500 scholarship. They were Brynlee Hemmert and India Galloway.

Self-Expression Award: This category comprised 15% of the overall score. The recipients of this award received a $500 scholarship. They were Brynlee Hemmert and Kate Williams.

Talent Award: Talent comprised 20% of the overall score. The recipients of this award received a $550 scholarship.

The awards went to Kate Williams and Cate Walker.

Scholastic Achievement Award: This category comprised 25% of the overall score. The recipients received a $650 scholarship. Elizabeth Beutler and Rebekah Evans were the recipients of those awards.

Interview Award: The interview was 25% of the overall score. The recipients of this award received a $650 scholarship. The awards went to Cate Walker and Kate Williams.

The 3rd runner up received an $800 scholarship. The winner was India Galloway.

The 2nd runner up received a $900 scholarship. The winner was Rachel Hansen.

The 1st runner up received a $1000 scholarship. The winner was Cate Walker.

The Caribou County Distinguished Young Woman title went to Miss Kate Williams. She received a $1200 scholarship and will have the opportunity to represent Caribou County in the state Distinguished Young Women program held in Idaho Falls in October. If named

County Event Center coming to Grace

Board of County Commission

Chairman Mark Meadows expressed the sentiment that it will be nice to have “something physical to show for the ARPA money” that the county was awarded during the COVID budgeting years. APRA funds were used to help local and state governments through the period of massive economic disruption, and were primary used by counties across Idaho for needed infrastructure, communication, and support service upgrades. An event center was seen as a good destination for the some of those remaining funds, in combination with other grant funds that were currently available. The total price tag is around $3.8 million, with the majority of that coming from external funds. The event center will be constructed at the County Fairground location

While several trees may have to be removed, the building will otherwise not impact the existing facilities, and provide a modern, well-equipped location for both needed county

services, as well as event rentals and hosting.

Tornadoes kill one in Oklahoma; threaten Midwest

The plains states were covered by tornado activity on Monday, generating hail, strong winds, and at least one deadly tornado touchdown in Osage County, Oklahoma. At least one person was reported dead as a result of the storm.

American soldier detained in Russia

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black has been detained in Vladivostok, Russia on suspicion of theft, according to reports from Russian media. The story is somewhat unclear, as Black was not authorized by the Defense Department to travel to Russia, and did not request official clearance before leaving his station in Korea for leave before a planned return to the US to be stationed in Texas. The Russian Foreign Ministry told the Russian news agency TASS that the arrest was “not related to politics or espionage.” The theft was of the property of a private citizen, and the matter was considered to be one of a domestic nature, though it was unclear how the soldier was involved in the incident. There are several US citizens who have been declared wrongly detained in Russia, and the State Department is keeping an eye on the situation.

Gas prices remain volatile across Idaho

A report for AAA on Monday states that gas prices have posted a decrease across the state for the first time since February, falling to an average of $3.88, which is one cent cheaper than last week, although it is still four cents more than last month at this time, and eleven cents more than it was last year. Although a notable decrease in process occurred over the winter months, the “summer driving season” is generally seen as starting on Memorial Day weekend, and lasts through the fall. The falling cost of oil internationally might potentially help cushion the expected summer increase, according to analysts.

Caribou County Coroner Appointed after removal of Fullmer

Dr. Jonathan Housley has been named the interim coroner for Caribou County following the removal from office of previous acting coroner Jacob Fullmer after a judgement was entered against him in magistrate court for misuse of public funds or misrepresentation of a financial transaction. Housley was previously named as the interim coroner after the death of Darrin Sims, while the Republican Committee worked to nominate a replacement. The same process will happen again, although the timing of the appointment is complicated by the upcoming primary election on May 21, which includes a race for the coroner’s office. The Republican Committee has fifteen days from Housley’s appointment to name a slate of possible replacements, after which the Board of Commissioners has fifteen days to approve one to serve in the position. It is likely that no action will be taken by the board until after the election to fill the position, which will be filled by the appointed coroner until the swearing in next January of the elected coroner. Housley was appointed quickly because several laws require an acting coroner to be named by the District judge.

1st Alternate Cate Walker, 2nd Alternate Rachel Hansen, DYW 2025 Kate Williams, and 3rd Alternate India Galloway.

Kate Williams was named Caribou County DYW 2025 on Saturday.

DYW On Page 3

in Grace, on the site sitting the block south of the main fair facilities.

The site of the planned Event Center, on the south side of the Fairgrounds in Grace.

EVENT CENTER On Page 3

Ruby Nielson

Ruby Nielson was born in the “Land of Enchantment”, New Mexico, Bluewater Village. She met Bart Conlin while studying at BYU. He was immediately enchanted and worked hard to convince Mom that he was a good choice. They married in June 1965. She began her adventure in motherhood in August 1966, in Provo, UT, when they welcomed Scott to the world. As fresh graduates, they moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a new job. Mom tells the story of being determined to be a good mother by keeping her sweet baby wrapped warmly in a blanket as they traveled to New Mexico. At one stop, an older woman took a look at baby Scott bundled up on this hot summer day and stated, “You poor thing!” She startled our mother by taking Scott out of the blankets and then giving him back. While initially offended, Mom was a quick learner. We regularly saw her seek wisdom, classes, and teachings in several areas of her life, including how to be a good mother.

Bart and Ruby welcomed Tracy, Mark, and Cindy into the family while living in New Mexico. Mom recalls enduring some criticism while there about the size of her family. The sudden and unexpected passing of Bart’s father in October 1971 triggered some soul-searching and a decision to move to Soda Springs, Idaho, to buy the family farm north of town. With hearts full of faith, they took on this new adventure, firm in their commitment to welcome all the children the Lord would send them. They moved to Soda Springs in 1972 and began to settle in, working together on the farm and in Bart’s CPA practice. While living in Soda Springs, the second half of their family arrived: Joe, Laurie, Julie, Suzy, and Kristy. We regularly heard our parents say, like other farmers, that the main “crop” they grew were their children. We worked together and played together as a family–planting and harvesting, picking rocks, growing a large garden, and enjoying picnics and floating down the Blackfoot River at the family ranch. Mom and Dad told us stories of how they had “honeymooned” in the primitive cabin at the ranch without electricity the first summer of their marriage to save money for school while Bart was working a nearby job. In the aspen grove on the property, Mom had carved a large heart around the words “Ruby Loves Bart”. We all loved seeing that carving for many years. Some summers, we hosted large extended family reunions at the ranch that included ‘talent’ shows, horseshoe competitions, volleyball tournaments, and other activities to entertain the kids and delight the adults. Other summers, we took road trips to attend reunions hosted by the

extended family, and to visit national parks and historical sites. As we drove along, Mom read to us from books related to our destination or fiction that could entertain us for the trip’s duration. At home, she regularly took us to the Soda Springs library, allowing each of us to select books to check out, which she read to us before tucking us into bed each evening. She volunteered in our Cub, Boy, and Girl Scout programs, and also in our school classrooms, even teaching a module on Shakespeare in some of our elementary school classes. Mom enrolled us in sports and other community activities like 4-H. She co-founded and ran the Soda Springs Girls Little League Basketball Program so her daughters would have the same sporting opportunities as her sons. She was and continues to be active in church, serving where she is asked to serve. We honor both of our parents, but would like to give special tribute to our Mother by sharing some of the nuggets of wisdom that she passed on to us.

Scott’s wife, Melanie: I have LOVED having a Mother-in-law I can turn to as we’ve raised our family. Grandma Ruby once told me when I was desperately struggling to ‘get through’ to a child, “The best time to give swimming lessons isn’t while the person is drowning.” She then pointed out I’d probably have better luck if I shared fun, close times & in a quiet private time together we could discuss the issue. Her sweet wisdom has blessed me all my life.

Tracy: Fake it till you Make it. Mom taught me that everyone feels insecure and inadequate at times. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try or that we are incapable. She suggested that if I acted confident and did my best that not only would most people not know how insecure I felt, but that acting confident would instill confidence and I would be able to accomplish what I set out to do.

Mark: The advice I received from Mom when I was getting married to Rebecca was “to simply love her.” Wise advice that I am still trying to apply!

Cindy: Life is what you make it. If a situation isn’t working for you, take action to change it. After seeing her older daughters’ high school basketball teams lose most of their games, Mom co-created and ran the Soda Springs Girls Little League Basketball program so her younger daughters would have more practice opportunities. She was delighted, along with the community, to see the harvest for these early seeds when the Soda Springs Girls Basketball team won the state

championship.

Likewise, Mom is active in creating memories with family and friends. Since retiring, Mom and Dad often travel to visit their family and friends and attend their grandchildren’s school plays, sporting events, and significant religious milestones. In this way, they have cultivated rich and meaningful relationships that bring them joy.

Mom also shows by example how to make your own fun by looking for opportunities around you. During their several LDS missions, Mom looked for local events and activities they could do in their free time. They walked the length of the Erie Canal during their mission to Palmyra, New York, and saw many plays, museums, parks, and historical sites on their missions to New York City and Washington DC.

Joe: First things first. Mom taught me to prioritize the most important things, even if they weren’t very enjoyable, before the less important things that might be more enjoyable. She helped me learn that the longer term sense of satisfaction and peace at knowing that the most important things were done and I could use the remaining time as I wished was better than the short term pleasure of doing less important things and then panicking as I tried to complete the important items before a deadline.

Laurie: Seek a positive attitude to approach the work at hand. I have two examples. First, when I was a mother of young babies, Mom encouraged me to stop counting the hours of sleep I was or was not getting. She said that would only lead me to feeling more anxious and upset. Instead, she encouraged me to appreciate the sleep I could get, and instead to adjust my schedule and expectations as needed. Second, when work needs to be done and there is grumbling and grouchiness from the family, the mother’s attitude will influence the entire family’s attitude. Mom used a cheerful song to cheer herself for the task at hand. Before long, she was cheerful and it was contagious. She often used singing and storytelling on our way to and from the ranch and while working. Some of my most pleasant memories come from our times working together at the ranch due to these efforts. As a side effect, we had plenty of amusing songs, silly jokes, and goofy skits ready to try around campfires at the ranch.

Julie: Always try to say "yes" to as many fun things as you can because life provides enough "no". Some requests seem too hard, too expensive, or too tiring but when you find a way and a time, the memories fill our life with the treasures of love, learning, family, and a life well lived!

Suzy: Two wrongs don’t make a right. That helped me learn how to regulate my emotions when I felt harmed by someone. I can choose my next action wisely, being the person I want to be rather than acting impulsively or vengefully.

Kristy: Trust in the Lord, and He’ll make it turn out right. Nobody's life turns out how they plan or expect it to. Mom taught me that whatever happens to me, good or bad, can be used for my growth and betterment if I approach it with the right attitude and trust God's plan for me. “You can choose to let your challenges make you bitter or better.” This growth mindset has served me well and fostered a love of learning and of God.

Ruby Conlin

Ruby Reading to Children.

Bart Ruby Family 1985.

Idaho’s DYW, she will travel to Mobile, Alabama to take part in the DYW National Finals.

Begun in 1958, Distinguished Young Women has impacted the lives of more than 770,000 young women. Our mission is to empower high school young

Event Center

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The Extension Office, currently located in the County Annex building in downtown Soda Springs, will be relocating its offices to the new Event Center, and permanently occupy one section of the building. This will allow for publicly open classes, such as workshops covering weed control, canning, irrigation, livestock issues, and many other topics, to be held in comfortable and technology-equipped classroom areas. It will also allow for 4-H classes and projects to be undertaken near the Fairgrounds where the 4-H routinely puts on events.

As part of the arrangement for the Center, a multi-vehicle bay for the Grace Fire Department will be constructed attached to the building, allowing the GFD to act on behalf of the county to respond to fires on the western side of the county. At present, members of the GFD have to travel to Soda Springs in order to equip and move vehicles out to fires on the western side of the fire district, losing valuable time and property in the process.

An Event Center which is similar in size (excluding the bay) and

women by providing scholarship opportunities, developing self-confidence and teaching life skills needed for success in college and beyond. National sponsors include Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Encore Rehabilitation, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Master Boat Builders, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Evonik, Regions Financial

Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.

man, would like to thank the many local community sponsors of the program, especially the Lions Club of Soda Springs. A special thank you to the committee members, parents of the participants, stage and sound crew, and all who supported the 2024/25 Caribou County DYW program. continued from page 1

function was built in Oneida County around five years ago, and has been very successful at meeting community needs, according to county officials. Like the Event Center planned for Grace, it allows for a consolidated place to hold elections across the county, host civic events too large for other locations, and provide a suitable location for necessities such as large public hearings or town hall events.

Lundahl Construction out of Logan won the bid for the project, and it will begin as soon as feasible this spring, with its completion anticipated in time for next year’s fair.

During this year’s fair, construction will be halted in order to minimize the disruption to Fair week. Staging for the construction machines will take place on site of the construction itself or at the county shops. It is hoped that the building itself will be framed and up before winter weather sets in, allowing for interior construction over the winter months.

Rowdy Larkins of the County Building Department will be supervising the project as it moves along.

“This will be a good thing for the county. We’ve definitely needed something like this.”

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.

DYW chairperson, Myra Leather-

Samantha Dickhaut perfomed a flute solo.

Elizabeth Beutler with a motivational speech.

Breanna Heer played the flute.

Lilly Gilbert's vocal solo.

Aleaha Medina with a vocal solo.

Rebekah Evans at the piano.

Samantha Lowry plays a solo.

Brynlee Hemmert speaks about wrestling.

Final Music Concert for Soda Springs school year

May 9

The final concert of the Soda Springs Schools Performing Arts will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Soda Springs High School Auditorium.

The program will include a String groups from grades 5/6, 7/8 and High School under the direction of Mrs. Debbie Hansen. Choirs from grades 5-8 and High School, Bands from grades 5/6, 7/8 and High School, as well as the Musical Theatre class, under the direction of Ms. Kimberly Mumford will also perform.

Many members of these groups are touring to Washington D.C. this

summer, where they will be playing in the National Independence Day Parade and at Mount Vernon, home of George Washington.

This concert is the final official fundraiser for the year, and we would like to thank those that have already and continue to support these programs.

Music is open to all students that are interested, and assistance is available to help families cover the cost of renting an instrument, if needed.

Join us for an evening of fun music!

OBITUARIES

Bradley Grant Thorpe

January 1, 1965 – April 29, 2024

Bradley Grant Thorpe, 59, passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2024, at his forever home in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, after a short battle with melanoma. Brad was born on January 1st, 1965, in Brigham City, Utah, to Lonnie and ZoRae Thorpe. He grew up with his two brothers, Brian and Troy. Brad was always one to get up early with a drive to tackle the day. Brad's strong work ethic developed further through his time working on a dairy farm in Willard during his teen years.

As hard as Brad worked, he always found time to do the things he loved.

One of his favorite hobbies evolved when his family moved near the golf course in Brigham City. Whether Brad loved golf because he knew how to handle a shaft or because he loved to challenge himself while enjoying the sun, his first favorite hobby was golf because this is where he met some of his best friends.

Interestingly enough, while Brad was not a fan of his parent's garden growing up, perhaps due to pulling the weeds, he blossomed into a Master Gardener. Brad took tremendous pride in his beautiful garden, where he grew abundant produce. Brad's gardening hobby quickly expanded to the pastime of canning, storing, and sharing what he harvested with anyone who would take it.

Brad's life became fuller when he became a father to his son, Tanner. It was not too long before the hard-working, gardening golfer found the patience to make white pancakes for Tanner. Eventually, Brad became so skilled with canning in the fall from his gardening that he had more free time during the winter. To fill his free time, Brad began to explore the world of snow machining. Brad then found his new favorite hobby. Snow machining was his favorite because, through his trips to Idaho to ride, he had stumbled upon the pieces to complete what he thought was already a great life.

Brad fell in love with Idaho and decided it was the place for him when he met the true love of his life, Larisa. While already a proud father to Tanner, Brad gained another son, Trevor, and two daughters, Courtney and Kaitlin, when he married Larisa. Brad wasted little time getting to work on blending his hobbies and loved ones with his dream of a forever home in Idaho. For 20 years, Brad worked with Larisa to create a beautiful life together with everything they loved.

Bradley Grant Thorpe

member of the prestigious Lava Golf Course and true Master Gardener, Brad impacted more people positively than he likely ever realized. Once Brad completed his forever home outside of Lava, he used his time to complete projects on the property that he loved. It was through one of his new projects of woodworking, that he was able to find true fulfillment in life by showing those around him how much he cared and had truly paid attention to each one of the important people in his life. Brad's beloved grandchildren were the special keys to complete Brad's perfect life for which he worked so hard. The once gruff, tough, and sometimes grumpy but undoubtedly dedicated man became the most loved grumpa. Brad was able to relish in the dream he worked so diligently to build surrounded by little ones squealing with pure excitement to see their grandpa.

As the school year winds down, it can be a challenge to find the right babysitter to watch your children during the summer break while you’re at work. Here are some tips to help you select a babysitter that you can trust to keep your kids safe.

Check References

Ask past parents about their experiences with your potential babysitter. Was there anything they wish the babysitter had done differently? Anything they did exceptionally well? Any concerns they think you should be aware of?

Conduct In-Person Interviews

Safety First

Make sure they are up to speed on their first-aid and CPR training. It’s also good to ask about how they handle unexpected situations and routine bumps and bruises.

Set Expectations

Make sure you discuss your child’s routines, dietary needs, and any house rules you expect to be followed. A good sitter respects and adheres to your guidelines.

Trust

Your Instincts

Your intuition is a powerful tool. If something feels off, it might just be. You know your family best, so trust that gut feeling.

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The last decade of Brad's life was his happiest. Brad continued to enjoy golfing, gardening, and riding sleds, while he worked on his Idaho home. A

Brad is survived by his cherished wife, Larisa, who has firewood to last her through the next decade; his four children: Tanner Thorpe of Payson, Utah, Brady Trevor Shurtleff of Soda Springs, Idaho, Courtney (Nathan) Sierra of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kaitlin (Dustin) Holsten of Bancroft, Idaho; five adored grandchildren; Abigayle, Savannah, Michael, Matthew, and Sterling; his mother, ZoRae Thorpe, his father Lonnie Thorpe, and his brother, Troy Thorpe. Brad will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, and extended family members as well as his many friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Brian Thorpe, and his grandson, River Holsten. There will be a private graveside burial service in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests your support goes to further melanoma research in the memory of Bradley G. Thorpe at the Huntsman Cancer Foundation: give.huntsmancancer.org. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Horsley Funeral Home.

Members of these groups will be playing in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. this summer.

EVENT CALENDARS NEWS OF RECORD

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

May 9 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAH-HA Movie

BPA Nationals Science ISAT’s

Spring Music Concert

High School Preschool

Track Districts @ Bear Lake

May 10 – Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAH-HA Movie

BPA Nationals

May 11 – Saturday

IDAH-HA Movie

All Area Dance @ Malad HS

May 12 – Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

May 13 – Monday

County Commissioner (9am)

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

BPA Nationals All Week

Golf State @ Circling Raven

May 14 – Tuesday

City P&Z (6pm)

Golf State @ Circling Raven High School Preschool

May 15 – Wednesday

City Council (5pm)

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Pinochle @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

Children Story Time @ Library

10:30am or 11:30am

IDAH-HA Movie High School Preschool

May 16 – Thursday

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAH-HA Movie

BB State @ Pocatello

SB State @ Orofino

Track State @ Middleton

Thirkill Leadership Day

High School Preschool

GRACE

May 9 – Thursday

City PZ (7pm)

Track District @ Thunder Ridge

3rd Grade Field Trip

Class Officer Elections

May 10 – Friday

Golf State @ Circling Raven Track District @ Thunder Ridge

May 12 – Sunday

LDS Services

May 13 – Monday

Preschool Story Hour @ Library

10:30am

Gold State @ Circling Raven BPA Nationals

May 14 – Tuesday

Golf State @ Circling Raven

BPA Nationals

4th Grade Field Trip

1st Grade Field Trip

May 15 – Wednesday City Council (6pm)

Spring Concert

5th Grade Field Trip

6th Grade & JH Elections

May 16 – Thursday 8th Grade Field Trip

BANCROFT

May 9 – Thursday

Track Districts @ Thunder Ridge AG Greenhouse Sale (4:15pm)

May 10 – Friday

Track Districts @ Thunder Ridge

May 11 – Saturday

Track Districts @ Thunder Ridge

May 12 – Sunday LDS Services

May 13 – Monday City Council (8pm) Kindergarten Screening Begins Little Bang Town Concert (5:30pm)

May 14 – Tuesday

Class Meetings for 2024-25 Traci Dance (6pm)

May 15 – Wednesday Elementary Concert

May 16 – Thursday Kindergarten Graduation (6pm)

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Rebecca Lynn Bench, American Fork, speeding, $33.50, costs

$59.50

Molly Maedell Cook, Draper, speeding, $33.50. costs $56.50

Daniel C Corder, Soda Springs, driving on wrong side of highway, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ryan Bennett Edwards, Centerville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jeffrey Paul Hansen, Farmington, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Edgar E Lopez Moroy, Aberdeen, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Jack Floyd Parrish, Hamilton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kaden Ray Rigby, Rexburg, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Matthew Hohn Bilton, Millcreek, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Neal J Carling, Clifton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ryan Thomas Christensen, Shelley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Cynthia Lynn Clark, Afton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Sara Ann Marie Coker, Mesa, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $59.50

Derek John Dutton, Afton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Cameron T Edwards, Hastings, vehicle lights, lenses or globes colored blue restricted for police vehicles only, $10.50, costs $56.50

Emily Margaret Fuchs, Ft. Lauderdale, speeding, (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Whitney Veronica Gutierrez, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Tailyn Hardy, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kelly Sebastian Lund, Freedom, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Nathaniel W Maiocco, La Verne, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Robert Wayne Millward, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Denys Mosynets, Jackson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ethan Daniel Richardson, Soda Springs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Weston Dale Roske, Denver, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Kostyantyn Shtukalyk, Ventura, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Olivia Steed, McCammon, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jacob A Stevens, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Deborah Jean Valladares, Houston, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $59.50

Texe Francine Wells, Georgetown, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50; vehicle head lamp height requirements, $10.50, costs $56.50

Darin Chad Westenskow, Murray, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Haily Kristine Wilbert, Layton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Thayne Ryan Williams, Arimo, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Benjamin Joseph York, Soda Springs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $59.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Herman E Colmenares Moran, Orlando, fail to obey red signal of traffic control device, $33.50, costs $59.50

Thomas L Huffaker, Snohomish, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Glenn Alan Pryor, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 John C Holcom, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Devin Grant Adams, Grace, driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 18 months probation – Agency: SSPD

Maximus Jesse Connor, Malad, driving under the influence, $750.00, suspended $350.00, costs $668.50, 12 months probation, 100 hours of community service –Agency: CCSO

Jacob Evan Fullmer, Soda Springs, misuse of public fundsuse of moneys or financial transaction card or account for personal use, $1,000.00, suspended $600.00, Costs $210.50, 12 months probation – Agency: SSPD

Dakota Dewain Hebdon, Preston, fail to display valid special fuels permit, $224.50, costs $160.50 –Agency: IPOE

Lon Ora Laymon, Twin Falls, grand theft by receiving, possessing or disposing of stolen property, $800.00, suspended $600.00, costs $207.50, 180 days jail, 14 days suspended, 166 days credit time served, 24 months probation –Agency: CCSD

Sheldon P Lloyd, Grace, fish without license (not salmon steelhead, sturgeon or bull trout), $26.00, costs $168.00 – Agency: IDF&G

Stewart Samuel Roth, Sandy, driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 24 months probation – Agency: SSPD

Ashton R Salerna, Montpelier, driving under the influence $750.00, suspended $350.00, costs $633.30, 8 hours community service, 24 months probation –Agency: CCSD

ON THIS DAY

1865 President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation declaring armed resistance in the South is virtually at an end; this is the commonly accepted end date of the American Civil War

1896 First horseless carriage show in London (featured 10 models)

1899 John Burr patents an improved rotary blade lawn mower in the U.S.

1914 U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaims Mother's Day

1922 The International Astronomical Union formally adopt Annie Jump Cannon's stellar classification system, which with only minor changes, is still used today

1960 U.S. becomes the first country to legalize the birth control pill

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee

May 10 - Sweet & Sour Pork, Stir Fry Veggies, Pineapple, Wheat Breaded, Island Orange Cake May 15 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Watermelon, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chips

1980 Slasher horror film "Friday the 13th" is released in U.S. cinemas

1992 Final episode of "Golden Girls" airs on NBC-TV

1992 Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial dedicated in Danvers (formally Salem Village) to mark 300 year anniversary of trials

2017 Fossil of Chinese feathered baby dinosaur formally identified as Beibeiling sinensis (baby dragon in Chinese)

2018 Oldest viral DNA, a form of hepatitis B, reported discovered in 7,000 year old skeleton found in Germany

2019 Pope Francis introduces new rules on reporting sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, criticized for not going far enough

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, May 13

Dutch Waffle, Yogurt, Muffin, Fruit, Veggies

Tuesday, May 14

Calzone, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggies

Wednesday, May 15

Corn Dog, Chips, Fruit, Veggies

Thursday, May 16

Crispito, Tortilla Chips, Fruit, Veggies

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, May 13

BBQ Flatbread, Garlicy Green Beans, Cinnamon Apples

Tuesday, May 14

Italian Dunkers, Broccoli Apple Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad

Wednesday, May 15

Hot Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Apple Slices

Thursday, May 16

Chicken Bowl, Sweet Corn, Mandarin Oranges

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, May 13

Popcorn Chicken, Fried Rice, Fortune Cookie, Food Choice –Roasted Broccoli or Peaches

Tuesday, May 14

Soft Shell Taco, Food Choice – Refried Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice, Corn, or Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, May 15

Ravioli, Breadstick, Food Choice – Romaine Salad or Applesauce

Thursday, May 16

Breakfast Sandwich, Food Choice – Hashbrown Patty, Fresh Veggies, or Pears

BIRTHDAYS

Lloyd Rasmussen, May 4

Kelly Chapin, May 6

Linda Arnold, May 7

Johnny McCuddy, May 7

Maxine Smith, May 8

Vania Smith, May 14

Dagmar Beasley, May 20

MiShaelia Beckstead, May 22

Dana Moore, May 23

Judy Bassett, May 24

Jan Nielsen, May 24

Darryl Dixon, May 24

Lani Sant, May 26

BRAIN TEASERS

Mads Christensen, May 28

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

LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST

5 Years ago, 2019

Governor Brad Little laid out his plan to ensure existing administrative rules remain in effect following the Idaho Legislature’s decision not to reauthorize the rules during the 2019 session. The Idaho Legislature in the past has ended its session by reauthorizing all existing rules, but did not do so in 2019. As a result, Governor Little needed to use an executive administrative action to ensure the rules remained in effect past July 1. All rules reauthorized through the executive process (which involves publication by individual agencies in a special edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin in June) are subject to review during the 2020 legislative session. The governor and many legislative watchers noted that the upside to the unusual process was that many laws which were no longer relevant or necessary could be allowed to expire, creating a better set of laws in the longrun.

Accused bank robber Kevin Martinez entered a not guilty pleas on charges that he had robbed the Ireland Bank branch in Soda Springs on March 25. Judge Mitchell Brown set a jury trial for August on the charges. Martinez had been extradited from Utah, where he was apprehended on a warrant. Jedge Brown explained that felony robbery carried a maximum sentence of life in prison. Prosecutor Doug Wood explained that the minimum sentence was five years. Martinez was returned to the custody of the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office, where he will be remanded excepting a $500,000 bond.

The Lady Cardinals split games during a snow-filled week, losing to Malad 15-3, but beating Bear Lake 132. Hailey Downs, Sydnee Linstrom, and Michalea Skinner were honored for Senior night during the game with Malad, and all had hits during the game. After dominating Bear Lake, the Cardinals held the second seed in the impending district tournament, where they would once again face Bear Lake.

High School rodeo was held in Grace, and saw first place results from Dally Mendenhall in Barrel Racing, Will Cutler in Tie Down Roping, Dustin Thompson in Ster Wrestling, and Cassidy and Shelby Higgins in Team Roping. In the Junior High results, Hayden Corta took first in barrel racing, Wyatt Cutler in Goat Tying, Hanna Mendenhall in Girls Goat tying, and HAtden Corta in Pole Bending.

11 Years ago, 2013 (Don’t Ask)

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit just over the Fish Creek Divide on the west side of the valley shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. The official report listed the time of the quake as 9:14 p.m., with a second 3.6 quake shortly after at 9:21 p.m. The origin point of the quake was approximately even miles below the ground, and was felt as far away as Pocatello for around a minute. Some reports of objects falling over were received from Bancroft. The Caribou County Sheriff’s department announced that Superintendent Jamie Holyoak had inspected the North Gem School building and not discovered any damage there or at the Grace school building.

The City of Soda Springs asked for any civic group who wished to support the community and raise money to assist with organizing and running the 4th of July Kids Carnival. The carnival was planned to involve three large inflatable toys, a mini-train, and a four-wheeler giving rides. The event was planned to last eight hours.

Caribou County’s SEICAA was awarded a $3,181 grant to supplement emergency food shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board chaired by FEMA, and consisting of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Charities, National Council of Churches of Christ, and the United Way. The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high needs areas around the country.

Information provided the Idaho drivers on the heels of recent dust storms which had caused the closure of both directions of traffic for several hours between Idaho Falls and Roberts. Also during the month, I-86 west of Pocatello was closed for more than five and a half hours due to near zero visibil-

ity. Over two dozen vehicles were involved in a pileup as a result, and nine people were transported to the hospital. The ISP and ITD advised drivers not to attempt to drive into dust storms or outrun them. It was suggested that drivers pull over when visibility becomes severely restricted, though not in emergency or lefthand lanes, and to pull as far onto the shoulder as possible.

The Caribou Community Theater Guild introduced new members Jerry Bean, Riley Dixon, Dave Summers, Steve Stalcup, and Ashlee Stalcup. The Guild decided in its theme for the Fourth of July Parade, which was “50 Years of Theater”. The group celebrated its 50th year of live theatrical productions (by it and its predecessor) in 2019. The first play was a melodrama directed by Owen Nelson.

Dustin Raymond was named the “Boss of Soda High” in the annual contest of seniors at the high school, featuring a “Battle of the Sexes.” In a good showing for Tylers, runner-up was a tie between Tyler Goff and Tyler Fetzer. Other category winners included Brooke Hegemann and Nick Pugmire for the Opening Number, Tyler Goff for Physical Fitness, Dustin Raymond in Talent, as well as Confidence and Demeanor, Emily Clegg for Judges Question, Nick Pugmire for Mr. Dedication, and Tyler Balls and Dustin Raymond for the Spirit of Boss. The event was put on by BPA (Business Professionals of America) at SSHS.

20 Years ago, 2004

Calvin Smith, Grace Idaho class of 1953 graduate, completed the Music City Marathon in Nashville, TN at the age of 69. At the time, Smith is a retired Eastern Illinois University professor. He has been jogging since the 1970s, but had never tried running as far as 26.2 miles in a race before. Commenting that “it was a great experience,” Smith planned to run the race again the next year.

The North American Moose Foundation, along with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Monsanto, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Soda Springs School District hosted a willow-planting project the restore moose habitat in the Blackfoot River Wildlife Management Adrea, specifically in Angus Creek at Stocking Ranch. Mike Mathew and Marty Orwig of the Moose Foundation, Tom Maeder of Fish and Game, and Trent Clark of Monsanto led the group through a discussion of moose habitat, and the project itself.

An old-fashioned funeral procession led by a four-span mule pack from the Hope Lutheran Church to the Fairview Cemetery for 91 year old Elton Sorensen was held through town, bringing out a large crowd.

The problem of unlicensed drivers driving motorcycles on public streets and public property was raised at Soda Springs City Council. In addition to liability and ordinance issues, noise and nuisance complaints had also been raised. The issue was weighed in on by Mitch Hart, Mayor Kirk Hansen, Randy Prescitt, Tony Varilone, Ryan Anderson, and many members of the public. No resolution was reached, though the mayor stated he would speak with the Chief of Police about solutions to

the motorcycle issues.

The Grand Teton Council honored Barbara Gail Gibson of Soda Springs with the Silver Beaver Award for her above and beyond service in the community with the scouting programs. Barbara has served in all Cub Scout positions, including District Cub Scout Chair, and she has also seen each of her sons achieve the rank of Eagle. Gibson has also been the Varsity District Food Chair for the last seven years, and has developed and Arrow of Light ceremony that is requested around the region. Grandparents Day at North Gem saw a program presented by students in the high school auditorium, and a welcome by Anson Christensen, EmiLee Simons, Ethan Wadsworth, Trieste Holbrook, Andrew Simonson, and Megan Christensen. The classes presented skits and songs, and presented the grandparents with pocket calculators as gifts. The grandparents joined their grandkids in a rousing “bunny hop” and “hokey pokey” in the gym.

An appreciation brunch for members of the Caribou Memorial Hopsital Auxiliary was held in the dining room of the Living Center. The event is held to recognize the “pink ladies,” as members of the auxiliary are known, according to CEO John Hoopes. The meeting was opened by social worker Sherie Alvari, and the meal was prepared by dietary director Karleen Gunnell. Tomato shrimp cocktail was the featured meal. Hospital Board Chairman Rulon Wistisen, from Bancroft, sand “The Impossible Dream,” accompanied by Jan Mumford. Those honored at the dinner were credited with a total of 42,792 hours of volunteer service.

30 Years ago, 1994

A two month investigation by Lt. V.J. Bavaro of the SSPD has solved eight vehicle burglaries, one attempted theft, once malicious injury to property, and two cases of receiving stolen goods. Property taken included money, cameras, cassette tapes, CDs, calculators, purses, wallets, and clothing. Fourteen juveniles and one adult, all of Soda Springs, will be charged for the crimes that have taken place over the past year. Over $2,300 was taken in total, and $1,500 recovered.

Soda Springs police investigated an attempted burglary at the new Tigert Middle School, The alleged burglary took place on May 2, in the early hours of the morning. According to police reports, scews were removed from the window, but the entry was unsuccessful. A window was broken and a handle on a door was also damaged in further attempts to gain entry, which were unsuccessful. It was estimated that between $500 to $1000 in damages were done during the break-in attempt.

A mutual aid fire agreement between Caribou County and the City of Grace was finalized after a lapse in the agreement had left the southwestern part of the county without the back-up protection of Grace’s Fire Department. Mayor Holt and Councilmember Charles Titcombhad attempted to reach a new agreement with the county commissioners, but been unsuccessful. Kit Larson served as a spokesperson for more than 20 county residents who assembled to petition the county commissioners some version of the fire

Spring Cleanup

agreement. They brought a petition signed by 450 county residents to that effect. Eventually, a mutually agreeable arrangement was arrived at by the parties.

Fish and Game officials clarified that even though all reptiles had been placed on Idaho’s list of protected animals, there were provisions in the law allowing for them to be dispatched in cases of health and safety concerns. This means that potentially venomous snakes on trails can still be killed, and up to four frogs and lizards can still be collected by kids.

A team sorting competition was held at Wilker Ranch in Grace. Participants from Tremonton, Rockland, Preston, Pocatello, Arbon, and many other locations participated. A tie for first was earned by the team of Tom Wade, Tad Arbon, Stan Groom, Curt Dagley, Autumn Wilker, and Craig Wilker. In the youth division, top place went to Brandon Mathews, Samantha Mathews, and Paige Seeholzer.

Brandon Schrand was awarded a summer fellowship to fund a research trip to Boston where he will work in the archives at the Society for the Preservation of New Enlgand Antiquities. Schrand will use the opportunity to research his ongoing work on a biolgraphy of Captain John Codman, a Nineteenth Century author who summered in Soda Springs in the 1880s and 1890s. Schrand is completing an MFA degree at the University of Idaho, where he is also at work on his memoir “The Enders Hotel.”

40 Years ago, 1984

The Galloping Goose railroad car in the Soda Springs City Park was reported to be in need of painting on the exterior body, and city officials are hoping alocal group, organization, or individuals will volunteer to do the work on the train car that was the only way to go between Conda and Soda Springs from 1922 to 1936.

Two Soda Springs High School students, Suzy Lott and Patti Clark, attended the National Office Education Association convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. A total of 2,100 students from across the country attended the event. The two competed in events including shorthand, accounting, business math, typing, and public speaking. The D.H. Miles family gathered at the home of Sewell Miles of Pocatello to celebrate the birthdays of the two youngest members of the family, twins Sewell and Newell. A potluck dinner was served to 33 members of the family, including mother Ida Miles, of Grace, Dorothy Miles, of Pocatello, Joe and Verna Miles of Murtaugh, Dale Miles of Blackfoot, May Miles of Grace, Bob and Kathy Miles of Blackfoot, and Penny Slagowski of Soda Springs, among others.

William Tarbet graduated with a degree from the University of Idaho at the same time as his son Bruce. Tarbet, of Grace, left Utah State for the Army, and had always meant to go back to complete his bachelors degree. When his son’s enrollment in Moscow came around, he decided it was an opportune time for it. A daughter Ruth now also attends the university, making it a family affair.

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Thursday, May 9

Friday, May 10 Saturday, May 11

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13)

A young chimp named Noa, who must reconcile with the relationship of humans and apes while saving his tribe from the evil king Proximus Caeser

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.

Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5) Wednesday, May 15 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. (All seats $5) 208-547-3282

REALTOR’s “Cooperative Compensation Model” Rule Explained – A Continuation of the Series Covering the Recent NAR Lawsuit Settlements

By Alana Burns – Broker / Owner of Guardian Realty

What is a REALTOR? This may seem like an obvious question but it’s more nuanced than you probably think. When a person has completed all of the the necessary educational requirements, passes the national and state exams, passes thorough background testing, completes a formal application and pays necessary fees, and completes all other requirements imposed by a state’s real estate division, they have the option to become a REALTOR. Every REALTOR is a licensed salesperson, but not every salesperson is a REALTOR. Got it? This may seem confusing because most people use the term “REALTOR” to describe a person who is licensed to sell real estate but that’s actually incorrect.

When licensed salespeople choose to align themselves with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) it requires them to make an oath to uphold the REALTOR Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics details standards of practice for those in the real estate industry and the ethical ways we are to conduct business amongst each other in order to protect the interests of the general public. It makes sense of the complicated relationship REALTORs have with one anoth-

er: cooperating with the competition could get dirty when money is on the line, so these rules help guide professional standards that keep those competing relationships in balance. According to NAR, “The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS to cooperate with each other in furthering clients’ best interests.”

Article 3 of the Code of Ethics details the standard that Listing Agents (the agents who list homes or properties for sale on the area Multiple Listing Service (MLS)) are responsible for negotiating the commission charges that the seller is willing to pay for the services of BOTH the listing agent and the buyer’s agent in an eventual sale.

Local REALTOR Associations charge fees from all REALTOR members to provide platforms (MLS’) for listing those properties for sale. These local search engines are used by area REALTORS to search for properties for their clients. They also store sales data that is used to research property values by other agents, assessors, and appraisers. These associations may also choose to share their active sales information with large websites such as Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, RedFin, etc. so that members of the general public can access information about available listings at their

fingertips as well. Local associations and MLS’ are what bind area REALTORS together.

Once a listing agent has signed a contract with a seller to list their property for sale they upload photos and property details into the MLS. One of the fields of information that is required to be input is the “Buyers Agent Commission” information. This communication of what a seller is willing to pay a buyer’s agent in the event they bring their buyer clients to “the table” and close a deal has been required information since 1999. Realtors could be reprimanded or issued hefty fines by their area association of REALTORS if no commission offering was made or posted on their listings. This specific data entry requirement was reason for great dispute in the recent lawsuit settlements in the real estate industry here in the US.

As a condition of the lawsuit settlements, REALTORS will no longer be allowed to post the compensation being offered by a seller to a buyer’s agent in any MLS, in any way. These offers of compensation will need to be communicated between agents through different means other than the MLS after this change goes into effect in mid-July 2024.

To be clear, a seller can still offer to compensate a buyer’s agent for bringing their buyer clients to “the table;”

and they would be wise to do so. In a world where many buyers are struggling to come up with enough money to put down on a loan, lender fees for obtaining the loan, inspections, and money to go towards closing costs, most people simply cannot afford to pay for an agent to represent them. So, what if someone can’t afford to pay for their own agency representation but they have signed a contract with a REALTOR to help them search for a home? The buyers may instruct their agents to omit homes from their home search if a seller isn’t willing to pay for their agent’s services, based on their inability to afford the additional charge.

In order to be competitive in the marketplace, as REALTORS, we still believe there is great value in offering compensation to buyer’s agents because ultimately, buyers and sellers both want to feel safe and as though their interests are being protected in the biggest transaction of their lives. Sellers who want the most buyers possible looking at purchasing their property will be incentivized to broaden the appeal they have to the available buyer pool (potentially raising the purchase price due to possible competing offers) by offering to pay the buyer’s agent at closing.

5th District Jr. High Track Championships

On Friday athletes from Grace, North Gem, and Tigert middle schools took part in the 5th District track and field championships. Students in grades 6th thru 8th were eligible to participate. Joining the three local schools were five other schools including Malad, West Side, Rock-

6TH GRADE RESULTS

Boys

100 meters: 1-Parker Stoddard/Grace 14.39

200 meters: 1-Parker Stoddard/Grace 29.32

100m hurdles: 1-Parker Stoddard/Grace 18.74, 3-Sam Eddins/Grace 19.58

200m hurdles: 1-Parker Stoddard/Grace 33.88, 3-Sam Eddins/Grace 35.49

4x100: 3-Lane Hagen, Wyatt Mecham, Javid Coburn, William Ball/Grace 1:06.26 4x200: 2-Bode Mathews, Kai Medina, Mac Decker, Zac Welch/Grace 2:17.95

4x400: 2-William Ball, Mac Decker, Cooper Hamilton, Zac Welch/Grace 5:29.99, 3-Javid Coburn, Tripp Hemmert, Wyatt Mecham, Lane Hagen/Grace 5:39.77

SMR 800: 2-Zac Welch, Mac Decker, Cooper Hamilton, William Ball/Grace 2:4507 Shot Put: 2-Kai Medina/

land, Aberdeen, and Sho-Ban. As the buses began arriving at the host school, Grace, they were welcomed with a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. The cold and wet temperatures would not deter the athletes however as they got right into the field events. By the time the running

Grace 32’8

Discus: 1-Kai Medina/Grace

80’6.75

High Jump: 1-Sam Eddins/ Grace 4’4 Long Jump: 2-Porter Hatch/ NG 12’9, 3-Sam Eddins/ Grace 12’9

Girls

100 meters: 1-Kamri Peden/ Grace 15.59, 2-Kambrie Lester/Grace 15.84, 3-Emry Beardall/Tigert 16.10 200 meters: 3-Kennedy Stoddard/Grace 33.95 800 meters: 3-Anna Uskoski/Tigert 2:58.52 1600 meters: 2-Anna Uskoski/Tigert 6:21.18 100m hurdles: 1-Oaklee Hatch/Grace 21.15, 3-June Berg/Grace 22.81 200m hurdles: 1-Oaklee Hatch/Grace 37.51, 2-Kambrie Lester/Grace 38.46, 3-Kamri Peden/Grace 38.96 4x100: 3-Brooklee Andersen, Lainey Andrus, Abbigail Wright, Kamri Peden/Grace 1:11.71

events began a couple of hours later the snow had all melted and some sunshine was trying to break through the clouds. When the meet concluded late in the afternoon the Grace Grizzlies finished with some of the best team scores. The Grace girls came in second place as a team in both the

4x200: 1-Brooklee Andersen, Lainey Andrus, Kamri Peden, Kennedy Stoddard/ Grace 2:22.73

4x400; 2-Mayslee Potter, Breleigh Herron, Emery Beardall, Anna Uskoski/Tigert 6:08.79

Shot Put: 1-Sadie McWilliams 23’10.5/Tigert, 3-Myka Hayden 19’0.75/North Gem Discus: 1-Myka Hayden 45’3/North Gem, 2-Sadie McWilliams 44’2.5/Tigert, 3-Brooklee Andersen 43’10.5/Grace Triple Jump: 1-Kambrie Lester 26’1.25/Grace, 2-Kennedy Stoddard 24’11.25/Grace

JUNIOR HIGH RESULTS

Boys

100 meters: 3-Carter Mecham/Grace 12.72

200 meters: 2-Carter Mecham/Grace 25.22

400 meters: 1-Carter Mecham/Grace 54.87, 2-Kade

6th grade and Jr. High divisions. The Grace boys would reign supreme as both 6th grade and Jr. High divisions ended as district champions. With the large number of athletes we have only listed those that finished in the top three of their event.

Kimball/Grace 58.52, 3-Carson Cook/Tigert 59.82

800 meters: 1-Carter Mecham/Grace 2:13.84, 3-Kade Kimball/Grace 2:21.68

100m hurdles: 2-Blake Maughn/Tigert 16.58

200m hurdles: 3-Kade Kimball/Grace 31.33 4x100: 1-Jace Garbett, Taylor Brown, Blake Maughn, Nolan Lott/Tigert 51.20

Shot Put: 1-Carson Cook/ Tigert 38’2.5, 2-Dylan Wood/ Grace 37’1 Discus: 1-Carson Cook/Tigert 121’7, 2-Boston Stoddard/Grace 93’5.5 High Jump: 1-Stetson Kendall/Grace 5’4, 3-Nolan Lott/ Tigert 4’10 Triple Jump: 3-Jaxson Horsley/Tigert 32’7 SMR 800: 2-Kade Kimball, Ty Stoddard, Stetson Kendall, Dylan Wood/Grace 1:55.47 Girls

200 meters: 3-Taylie Brewer/ Tigert 29.15

400 meters: 1-Cashlee Smith/Grace 1:05.36

800 meters: 3-Bailey Stoddard/Grace 2:46.96

1600 meters: 3-Brinley Kunz/Tigert 6:37.06

200m hurdles: 1-Callie Yost/ Grace 32.85, 3-Holland Ball/ Grace 34.43 4x100: 2-Brynlee Hubbard, Brielle Yost, Bailey Stoddard, Callie Yost/Grace 56.64, 3-Saylor Nicholls, Taylee Tingey, Taylie Brewer, Jayden Parker/Tigert 57.41 4x200: 1-Brynlee Hubbard, Brielle Yost, Bailey Stoddard, Callie Yost/Grace 2:02.81 Medley Relay: 2-Taylee Tingey, Jayden Parker, Taylie Brewer, Riley Goode/ Tigert 2:10.63

Shot Put: 2-Vesica Eiman

28’6/Grace 3-Calli Watts

28’1/Grace

Discus: 1-Madalyn Barnes

86’5.25/North Gem

High Jump: 3-Holland Ball 4’4/Grace

Triple Jump: 1-Cashlee

Smith 29’4/Grace

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are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Milium (spring millet)

Milium (Milium vernale), a winter annual grass that is native to southern Europe and western Asia. It was most likely introduced to the U.S. as a contaminate in seed. It is best known for invading winter wheat, but it can also inhabit other cultivated fields, pastures, and rangelands. While its impact on the U.S. is limited, it can be a significant threat in parts of Idaho.

Millium can grow up to 2.5 feet tall. It has flat leaves that are about ¼ inch wide by 4 inches long. Milium lacks auricles, and it has ¼ inch long membranous ligules. When stands of Milium are dense, stems are spindly, without surrounding vegetation they would fall. it has open panicles that can be up to 8 inches long. Spikelets are awnless, 1/8 inch long, and are found on the tip of each panicle branch. Shiny hard seeds can be dispersed by

wind, water, and farm equipment. Seed is often spread by equipment during harvest.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Be sure to clean equipment before changing fields. Always plant clean seed!

• Mechanical— Spring tillage can effectively control Milium.

• Cultural— Crop rotation is good practice; it may help break the life cycle of this weed and provide the opportunity to use other control methods.

• Chemical— Consult with your local Extension Educator about chemical control options for this weed.

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. 208-547-3205

JLHatch@uidaho.edu

City of Soda Springs welcomes new attorney

After the recent unexpected passing of city attorney Gregg Haney, the City of Soda Springs worked to ensure legal continuity as quickly as possible, especially considering the number of impending projects and contracts underway which require legal advice.

It was determined by the City Council, and ratified by motion, to appoint two attorneys for the city’s needs. Luckily, the search was fairly short. Current County Attorney Doug Wood, who also provides legal counsel to the City of Grace, was contracted to provide prosecutorial services for the city. Firm partner Tom Smith of Spinner, Wood and Smith, applied for the position to handle the city’s civil law issues, and was appointed to the position in April. Wood joined the City Council for his first meeting last week, and the Enterprise had a chance to meet with him to talk about his new position.

Smith has lived between Inkom and McCammon for almost 22 years. He graduated from law school at the University of Utah in 2009. Before that, he lived in North Carolina and Northern California before moving to Idaho in 2002. Smith has been practicing law since he was licensed in 2009, starting with family law, but more recently representing bankruptcy trustees, the city of Pocatello housing authority, and private clients.

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In terms of how the division of labor will work between himself and Wood, Smith explains “Doug will handle all of the criminal cases and I will handle the civil cases which include all other issues that do not involve crimes. For example, civil issues involving the city include advising the city staff how to comply with state and federal regulations, representing the city in contract negotiations, reviewing legal documents, advising the city staff how to reduce the city’s liability, and many other issues.”

While civil issues are basically the same for cities of any size, Smith stresses that “it is important while representing small cities to make sure they are not ignored by the state and federal governments.”

As far as living in the area, Smith appreciates how it allows him to live a rural lifestyle (raising animals, enjoying the outdoors, and so on), but also to maintain a professional career where he interacts with people all around the state and country.

To that end, Smith refers to himself as an “amateur homesteader” and enjoys raising sheep and growing his own food, which he says is a nice break from legal work and helps him unwind after a long week.

The Enterprise wishes him much success in his new position.

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Forest Service trail dozer vandalized

US Forest Service

Bear River Zone trail crew members were shocked Wednesday morning to arrive at their work site and find the zone’s 50-inch Sweco trail dozer had been forcibly stolen and driven into and left in Cub River. Crews secured the dozer the previous evening after spending the day opening trails. Upon returning the next morning, they found that all padlocks had been cut from the machine, allowing the vandals to operate it. Tracks indicated that the machine had been driven around briefly before being driven off the road and into Cub River.

Trail dozers are expensive and vital tools in maintaining the forest trail system. Funding to purchase such equipment is not readily available, and this particular machine was transferred to the zone from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. Initial reports sever damage to the machine, includ -

ing intentionally broken hydraulic lines, an unserviceable battery and water contamination of operating fluids. Crews were able to retrieve the equipment from the river and are continuing to assess the extent of damages.

Given our short summer seasons, crews rely heavily on the dozer to assist in opening and repairing the zone trail system for recreational use. Senseless vandalism and disregard for public property such as this effects everyone who enjoys the Forest trail systems.

It’s highly likely that the individual(s) responsible were injured in the incident. Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Soda Springs Ranger District at (208) 547-4356, Montpelier Ranger District at (208) 847-0375, or the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at (208) 852-1234.

4H Report – May

Lisa Barfuss, 4-H Coordinator Caribou County

Beef Judging Clinic Winners: On April 19th the Caribou County Market Animal Committee hosted a Beef Judging Clinic at Dirk and Marnie Johnsons Ranch in Ivins Idaho. This is the 3rd year that they have had it, and it has gotten better and better every year. They had 60 participants attending from Caribou, Bear Lake, Oneida, Franklin, Bingham, and Bonneville Counites. Prizes were awarded to the top three youth from each age division, some of the parents even got involved and showed the kids how it was done.

2024 winners were:

Seniors.

1st Rhett Schumann

2nd Hayden Ward

3rd Josie Johnson

Intermediate

1st Clay Johnson

2nd Jenna Wakefield

3rd Reese Ward

Junior

1st McCoy Rigby

2nd Stetson Ward

3rd Talia Kimball

Adults

1st Clint Ward

2nd Erica Schumann

The goal of this event is to help participants learn to evaluate their animals. This will help them in the future to select their animals for their projects and know what judges are looking for. In the future it may help them become prosperous livestock producers. Even though it was beef judging, any of the species could have learned from this event and participated. A lunch of hot dogs and birthday cake rounded out the day. For more information you can contact Justin Hatch: jlhatch@uidaho.edu.

Market Animal Sheep and Meat Goat Weigh in

The Caribou County Market Animal Sheep and Meat Goat Weigh is June 1st at the fairgrounds in Grace. We will begin with the sheep at 8 am and continue until 9 am. You will need to have your enrollment done on 4H.Zsuite.org and be active. Your enrollment fees of $20 per child will need to be paid. If you are in an active FFA chapter you will still need to be enrolled in zsuite. You will need a C.O.O.L form, which can be found in shared files on zsuite, filled in and signed by your seller.

Meat Goat will begin at 9:00 am and continue until 10:00 am. You will need to have your enrollment done on 4H.Zsuite.org and be active. Your enrollment fees of $20 per child will need to be paid. If you are in an active FFA chapter you will still need to be enrolled in zsuite. You will need

a C.O.O.L form, which can be found in shared files on zsuite, filled in and signed by your seller.

If you have any questions call the Extension Office at 208-547-3205.

May 4-H Classes

May Classes are available for sign ups! Please go to https://forms.gle/ZvgzfrEp3QyZa4Qj9 to enroll! First come, first serve in the class. When it is full it will be closed. If the class is already full, you will be placed on the waitlist. If a spot becomes open, the first person on the waitlist for that class will be placed in that spot. As the parent you will be responsible for getting your child to the class on time. If they do not show, there is not refund. 4-H Camp June 10th - 12th. Pick up registration forms in the office, they are due May 24th.

May 10th 1st Annual Smarty Dummy Roping. 2 Steer Progressive, unlimited entries, skill, and age division. Sign up at 4 pm, rope at 4:30 pm. $1.00 runs, $2.00 Teams, Cash payout and money added. For more information call the Extension Office

May 10th Farming on the Moon, 2-3 pm. Cost is free, clover buds welcome with a parent. Learn what it takes to grow plants. How about growing plants on the moon!

May 17th Candy Jar Gnomes. 9 am to 10 am, Cost $11.00, clover buds welcome with a parent. Let’s make gnome jars that hold candy. Time to get crafty and have some fun!

May 17th Homemade Salsa, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Cost $6.00, ages 9+. Learn to make homemade salsa with fresh tortilla chips. We will be using fresh produce and practicing chopping skills. If your child has long hair, ensure their hair is tied back.

May 31st Copycat Crumble Cookies, 10 – 11:30 am, Cost is $6.00 Clover buds are welcome to this class with a parent.

May 31st Copycat Crumble Cookies 1-2:30 pm, cost is $6.00 ages 9+. In both classes we will be making a copycat version of the chocolate Oreo Crumble Cookie. If our child has a small apron, they can bring to wear that would be great. If your child has long hair, ensure their hair is tied back.

Caribou Medical Center Provides new sign for Thirkill

According to Thirkill Elementary School Principal Rod Worthington, the sign that formerly welcomed students and visitors into the school had probably been in front of the building for more than thirty-five years at least. Whatever the exact vintage of the sign, it had certainly done its share of service through many years of wind, rain, sleet, snow, and of course, school kids.

A new sign for the school was recently funded with the generous support of Caribou Medical Center, whose COO

Dillon Liechty recently explained to the Enterprise that “we have been a part of this community for years, and it’s very important to us to make sure that’s always true.” The idea of sponsoring the new sign was brought to CMC CEO Kent Loosle, who considered it a great idea and gave the go-ahead. Last month, the sign was officially installed and the trio posed for a picture, ushering in a new, shiny era for the school at the heart of Soda Springs.

A Forest Service Trail Dozer was stolen last week and driven around before being left in the Cub River.

Caribou Medical Center CEO Kent Loosle, Principal Rod Worthington, and COO Dillon Liechty with Thirkill’s new sign.

Local Track Teams Finish Regular Season

Jody Reeves

On May 1st several track and field teams gathered in Dayton for the final track meet of the season before district meets begin. With a mix of snow, rain, sunshine and wind Soda Springs, Grace and North Gem were among the teams competing at West Side High School. With districts right around the corner there was a multitude of strategies at play to maximize athletes chances of success leading into the final two meets of the year.

Soda Springs

The Cardinal men did not see big changes in the running events. Zayden and Cole Garbett each PRed in the 100 meter race. Degan Stoor dominated the hurdles once again, winning both races in convincing fashion. In the field events, Cole Garbett did very well in the throwing events, placing second in the shot put and winning the discus. Cooper Thompson earned a season best jump in the high jump, while Landon Martinsen and Mason Finlayson each leaped to PR’s in the triple jump. The Lady Cardinals would once again see team scoring success with their combination of talent and number of athletes. As a team, the girls won the meet with a high score of 152.5. The Lady Cards had five girls set season records in the 100 meters and two others PR in the 200 meter race. Jinettie Garbett swept

the sprints winning all three races. Rebekah Evans won the 800 meter race with a season record and Lizzie Beutler and India Galloway placed second and third in the 3200 meter race. Anna Petrova placed third in the 300m hurdles while Addie Hill set a PR. The 4x100, 4x200, and medley relays all took top honors. Chloe Garbett set PR’s in both the shot put and discus. Rosie Harris set a PR in the pole vault while placing first place and finished second in the high jump. The Lady Cardinals saw a handful of other jumpers and throwers earn PR’s on the day as well. With the projected weather forecast, the district meet has been moved to Wednesday and Thursday and will take place at Bear Lake High School. Several of the Cardinal athletes are ranked very well in the district and should do great at the meet. With the high level of competition in the 5th district this year several wild card spots to state could end up going to Soda athletes as well.

Grace

The Lady Grizzlies were a little reserved in their approach to this meet, choosing to save some of their energy for the district meet next week. Brooklyn Porter did PR in the 400 meters being the only Grizzly to compete in any of the sprints. Tessica Jorgensen snagged a PR in the 800 and Tayler Yost grabbed second place in the 300m hurdles. Bella Eddins and Skyla Cloud

NORTH GEM RESULTS

Men 100 Meters: 72-Evan O’Brien 13.04, 80-Isaac Yost 13.19, 85-Rusten Hatch 13.25, 86-Helber Langrus 13.27

200 Meters: 42-Alex Curtis 26.59, 61-Helber Langrus 27.91

800 Meters: 16-Haydn Frandsen 2:24.08

4x100 Relay: 6-Isaac Yost, Alex Curtis, Helber Langrus, Rusten Hatch 51.06 4x400 Relay: 4-Evan O’Brien, Haydn Frandsen, Alex Curtis, Rusten Hatch 4:07.84

Medley Relay: 3-Isaac Yost, Alex Curtis, Haydn Frandsen, Rusten Hatch 4:19.56 Shot Put: 15-Evan O’Brien 33’9.5, 20-Haydn Frandsen 32’8, 31-Isaac Yost 30’0.5, 34-Hyrum Barnes 29’8.25, 44-Helber Langrus 26’10 Discus: 13-Evan O’Brien 103’4,

Men 100 Meters: 29-Zayden Garbett 12.26, 37-Ryan Wight 12.41, 48-Cole Garbett 12.63

200 Meters: 32-Ryan Wight 25.89

800 Meters: 12-Landon Moldenhauer 2:21.95, 14-Austin Housley 2:22.41 110m Hurdles: 1-Degan Stoor 15.57 300m Hurdles: 1-Degan Stoor 41.02, 11-Zayden Garbett 46.81 4x200 Relay: 9-Caleb Thompson, Cooper Thompson, Landon Martinsen, Degan Stoor 1:37.27 Shot Put: 2-Cole Garbett 42’5 Discus: 1-Cole Garbett 139’7.5 44-Caleb Thompson 71’10.5 High Jump: 4-Cooper Thompson 6’2 Pole Vault: 22-Zayden Garbett 8’0 Long Jump: 13-Landon Martinsen 17’10

Triple Jump: 5-Landon Martinsen 38’7.5, 10-Mason Finlayson 37’0

Men 100 Meters: 15-Braden Kimball 11.92, 20-Carson Welch 12.08, 49-Toby Barnes 12.64, 59-Bryant Moss 12.88, 62-Kaylum Balczewski 12.93

200 Meters: 10-Braden Kimball 23.76, 44-Scottie Heer 26.67, 47-Kaylum Balczewski 26.90

400 Meters: 4-Adrian Mejia 54.11, 21-Scottie Heer 1:00.30, 42-Toby Barnes 1:08.56

800 Meters: 1-Adrian Mejia 2:04.80

110m Hurdles: 7-Landon Moss 17.88, 8-Nathaniel Smith 18.40, 12-Parker Yost 18.76

300m Hurdles: 5-Parker Yost 44.34, 8-Jonah Wilkerson 46.08, 13-Nathaniel Smith 47.43, 19-Brett Hobbs 50.66

4x100 Relay: 3-Trevor Mathews, Braden Kimball, Bryant Jensen, Carson Welch 45.61

4x200 Relay: 6-Carson Welch, Landon Moss, Trevor Mathews, Braden Kimball 1:35.75

Medley Relay: 2-Bryant Moss, Scottie Heer, Gavin Draper, Brock Johnson 4:12.10

20-Hyrum Barnes 93’5

Women

100 Meters: 60-Kaylin Jenkins 15.93

200 Meters: 36-Sadie Daniels 31.72, 49-Mariah O’Brien 34.73

400 Meters: 20-Indyana Hatch 1:13.84, 26-Mariah O’Brien 1:16.76

1600 Meters: 14-Shalyn Thompson

6:32.90, 22-Kymberli Jensen 7:52.35

3200 Meters: 9-Shalyn Thompson

15:13.38

4x100 Relay: 10-Sadie Daniels, Kaylin Jenkins, Shalyn Thompson, Indyana Hatch 1:00.32

Medley Relay: 9-Sadie Daniels, Kymberli Jensen, Indyana Hatch, Shalyn Thompson 2:18.23

Shot Put: 45-Kymberli Jensen

21’4.25

Long Jump: 14-Indyana Hatch 13’6, 27-Kymberli Jensen 12’2.5, 38-Mariah O’Brien 9’6

each set PR’s in some of the jumping events. The Grizzly men saw a mix of PR’s and athletes getting some first marks in new events for them. Carson Welch and Bryant Moss each PR’ed in the 100 meter race. Adrian Mejia earned a season best in the 400 meter and posted a new PR on his way to winning the 800 meter race. Parker Yost shone in the hurdle races, setting PR’s in both distances. The 4x100 relay represented well, earning third place at the meet. Carson Reeves threw to a new PR in the shot put. Jack Eddins tried his hand at some jumps and got PR’s in the pole vault, high jump, and triple jump. Kaylum Balczewski also PR’ed in the triple jump. The Grizzlies will travel to Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls for their district meet on May 9th and 10th. Grace will rely on a variety of athletes to try to earn team points and vie for a district title.

North Gem

The Cowboys would enter last week's meet as one of the smallest teams in terms of number of athletes. Despite the low numbers the Cowboys would give it their all and see some great strides heading into districts. The boys team started off with Rusten Hatch and Helber Langrus earning PR’s in the 100 meter race. Alex Curtis joined the PR club earning one in the 200 meters.

Haydn Frandsen would round out the running PR’s with earning his in the 800 meter race. Hyrum Barnes was the sole Cowboy to PR in a field event

for the boys team as he set one in the discus. The Lady Cowboys would also get some good performances from their athletes. Kaylin Jenkins set a PR in the 100 meter race. She would be followed up by Indyana Hatch and Mariah O’Brien who both set PR’s in the 400 meter sprint. Shalyn Thompson set a season best in the 3200 meter race and earned a PR in the 1600 meters. Kymberli Jensen would round out the PR’s for the Cowboys with hers coming in the long jump. The Cowboys will join the Grizzlies at the 1A 5/6th district meet in Idaho Falls at Thunder Ridge High School on May 9th and 10th.

SODA SPRINGS RESULTS

Women 100 Meters: 1-Jinettie Garbett 12.62, 33-Miriam Evans 14.78, 35-Addie Hill 14.75, 37-Kylee Fullmer 14.90, 46-Genevieve Fullmer 15.18, 51-Lynlee Dilworth 15.41, 53-Ari Comolli 15.66, 55-Ashley Dalley 15.73, 61-Andi Carpenter 15.98, 62-Lilian Haderlie 16.05, 70-Kacie Hansen 16.56, 73-Delaney Johnson 17.37, 74-Audry Norris 17.50, 78-Brecklyn Golightly 17.82

200 Meters: 1-Jinettie Garbett 25.99, 3-Rosie Harris 28.10, 4-Aspen Christensen 28.18, 14-Kristin Hansen 29.93, 29-Emery Lakey 30.69, 27-Miriam Evans 30.81, 37-Genevieve Fullmer 31.89, 47-Lynlee Dilworth 34.37, 55-Delaney Johnson 36.91, 56-Liliam Haderlie 37.33, 57-Brecklyn Golightly 37.61, 59-Audry Norris 39.23

400 Meters: 1-Jinettie Garbett 59.06, 4-Rebekah Evans 1:03.26

800 Meters: 1-Rebekah Evans

2:30.09, 3-Ellie Wood 2:34.45, 6-Lizzie Beutler 2:37.55, 12-India Galloway 2:47.11

3200 Meters: 2-Lizzie Beutler 12:23.28, 3-India Galloway 12:38.18

100m Hurdles: 5-Cate Walker 20.20, 21-Addie Hill 21.35

300m Hurdles: 3-Anna Petrova 52.00, 15-Addie Hill 1:00.16 4x100 Relay: 1-Brooklyn Kempe, Macee Simmons, Madilyn Kempe, Aspen Christensen 50.91, 8-Miriam Evans, Addie Hill, Kylee Fullmer, Kristin Hansen 57.23 4x200 Relay: 1-Rebekah Evans, Macee Simmons, Rosie Harris, Aspen Christensen 1:50.80, 7-Miriam Evans, Lynlee Dilworth, Kylee Fullmer, Emerey Lakey 2:04.06 Medley Relay: 1-Macee Simmons, Madilyn Kempe, Aspen Christensen, Brooklyn Kempe 1:54.21 Shot Put: 2-Izzy Shelton 38’2.5, 10-Chloe Garbett 29’5.5, 19-Soleil Somsen 26’1.5, 27-Macie Hansen

GRACE RESULTS

Shot Put: 4-Trevor Mathews 41’11, 7-Carson Reeves 38’11, 33-Case Williams 29;10.5, 40-Bryant Moss 28’4.25

Discus: 10-Carson Reeves 107’2, 22Case Williams 91’3.5, 56-Bryant Moss

66’2.25

High Jump: 12-Jack Eddins 5’2

Pole Vault: 16-Jack Eddins 9’0, 22-Carter Kimball 8’0

Long Jump: 17-Trevor Mathews

17’0.5, 33-Kaylum Balczewski 15’7.75

Triple Jump: 7-Jonah Wilkerson

38’0.5, 11-Jack Eddins 36’11, 22-Kaylum Balczewski 33’0

Women

400 Meters: 6-Brooklyn Porter 1:04.75

800 Meters: 8-Tessica Jorgensen

2:41.29

1600 Meters: 10-Tessica Jorgensen

6:27.08

3200 Meters: 4-Lilly Gilbert 13:02.25, 7-Breanna Heer 14:06.42, 12-Kate Williams 16:38.17

100m Hurdles: 5-Bella Eddins 18.08

300m Hurdles: 2-Tayler Yost 50.84, 5-Kallie Stoddard 53.31, 16-Alayna

Smith 1:00.69

4x100 Relay: 11-Alayna Smith, Alexis Bitton, Kate Williams, Breanna Heer 1:01.02

4x200 Relay: 4-Bella Eddins, Jeanaelie Shaffer, Kallie Stoddard, Tayler Yost 1:56.51

4x400 Relay: 2-Kallie Stoddard, Jeanaelie Shaffer, Tayler Yost, Brooklyn Porter 4:25.61

Medley Relay: 6-Jeanaelie Shaffer, Kallie Stoddard, Tayler Yost, Brooklyn Porter 2:01.93

Shot Put: 23-Alexis Bitton 25’4.5

Discus: 10-Skyla Cloud 65’2

High Jump: 5-Bella Eddins 4’8, 6-Skyla Cloud 4’6

Pole Vault: 12-Skyla Cloud 6’0

Triple Jump: 9-Bella Eddins 28’11, 11-Skyla Cloud 27’7.5Fullmer, Emerey Lakey 2:04.06

Medley Relay: 1-Macee Simmons, Madilyn Kempe, Aspen Christensen, Brooklyn Kempe 1:54.21

Shot Put: 2-Izzy Shelton 38’2.5, 10-Chloe Garbett 29’5.5, 19-Soleil Somsen 26’1.5, 27-Macie Han-

24’2, 49-Whitney Lind 20’4.5, 50-Andie Carpenter 20’4.25, 58-Lucia Rodriguez Vazquez 17’11.5, 64-Arlet Garcia 11’1.5

Discus: 6-Izzy Shelton 89’8.5, 10-Chloe Garbett 80’4, 11-Soleil Somsen 76’5, 27-Macie Hansen 59’8, 33Andi Carpenter 56’10, 35-Whitney Lind 54’5.5 58-Lucia Rodriguez Vazquez 40’10.5, 60-Arleth Garcia 28’10 High Jump: 2-Rosie Harris 4’10, 11Anna Petrova 4’4 Pole Vault: 1-Rosie Harris 9’0, 3-Genevieve Fullmer 8’0, 12-Anna Petrova 6’0

Long Jump: 10-Madilyn Kempe 14’0, 18-Kristin Hansen 13’3.5, 31-Kylee Fullmer 11’10, 33-Emerey Lakey 11’5.75, 34-Ashley Dalley 10’11.5, 35-Ari Comolli 10’9, 35-Kacie Hansen 10’9

Triple Jump: 10-Kristin Hansen 28’5, 14-Emerey Lakey 26’2, 18-Arie Comolli 24’4.5, 19-Ashley Dalley 22’9.5

sen 24’2, 49-Whitney Lind 20’4.5, 50-Andie Carpenter 20’4.25, 58-Lucia Rodriguez Vazquez 17’11.5, 64-Arlet Garcia 11’1.5 Discus: 6-Izzy Shelton 89’8.5, 10-Chloe Garbett 80’4, 11-Soleil Somsen 76’5, 27-Macie Hansen 59’8, 33-Andi Carpenter 56’10, 35-Whitney Lind 54’5.5 58-Lucia Rodriguez Vazquez 40’10.5, 60-Arleth Garcia 28’10

High Jump: 2-Rosie Harris 4’10, 11Anna Petrova 4’4 Pole Vault: 1-Rosie Harris 9’0, 3-Genevieve Fullmer 8’0, 12-Anna Petrova 6’0

Long Jump: 10-Madilyn Kempe 14’0, 18-Kristin Hansen 13’3.5, 31-Kylee Fullmer 11’10, 33-Emerey Lakey 11’5.75, 34-Ashley Dalley 10’11.5, 35-Ari Comolli 10’9, 35-Kacie Hansen 10’9

Triple Jump: 10-Kristin Hansen 28’5, 14-Emerey Lakey 26’2, 18-Arie Comolli 24’4.5, 19-Ashley Dalley 22’9.5

Caleb Thompson hands baton to his brother Cooper Thompson

Indyana Hatch leads her heat with teammate Mariah O'Brien just behind her.

Team of The Week: Grace Golf

Jody Reeves

The Grace golf teams have the distinction of being the final team of the week for the spring sports season. The Grizzly golfers have had a very successful season thus far. The boys only losses have come against 3A opponents and the girls have yet to suffer a loss. As I made my way to Caribou Highlands Golf Course a bitter wind blew across the potato fields that surround the Grizzly’s home course.

As you pull up to the clubhouse you can see the center pivot that waters the course on the horizon though with the recent rain and snow storms it has yet to be put to use this season. The golfers themselves were bundled up and working on the practice green. Coach Kyle Christensen arrived dressed for his day job as a potato farmer complete with a dirty Carhartt coat that was used more for function than the latest fashion craze. The course itself is located on the Christensen potato farm northwest of Grace.

The love for the sport of golf that Coach Christensen has makes it no surprise that he has been able to enjoy so much success over the years. Christensen has been coaching for twenty-three years and has won his fair share of hardware. The current run for the Lady Grizzlies has them looking to qualify for state for the ninth year in a row with the exception of the Covid year. The boys have

made state six of the last eight years and are strong contenders this year as well. The current varsity squads are a mix of kids from all grades. The boys team has one freshman, two juniors, and two seniors and the girls have one freshman, two sophomores, one junior and one senior.

With just three total seniors the Grizzlies are young with a bright future. I had a chance to talk to the seniors and get their thoughts on their careers golfing for Grace High School. Koby Rindlisbaker reflected on last year's state run where the Grizzlies came up just short of a championship. “Last year was a lot of fun. We were pretty close and it showed us what we could do and gave us a glimpse of what it would be like to win state.” I asked Easton Lloyd if he felt any pressure to be an example to the younger guys on the team. “I feel like we’re all on

Lady Cardinals Honor Seniors In Final Home Game

Jody Reeves

The Lady Cardinals softball team finished off the regular season with a pair of tough losses but fought hard in both games. On Friday, Soda Springs traveled to Bear Lake to take on the Bears. Early in the game it was a defensive battle. Through the first three innings only one run was scored between the two teams. That run was scored by the Bears. The Bears went on a run, adding to their 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. The Cardinals ended the inning trailing 6-0. Soda finally got on the board in the top of the fifth, but did so with just a single run, sending the game to the sixth inning trailing 6-1. In the sixth, the Bears added to their total and entered the final inning leading 10-1. Soda did their best to mount a comeback, but only ended up managing to score two more runs. Soda dropped the final regular season game by the score of 10-3.

Just two days prior to that loss, the Cardinals hosted Malad in their final home game of the year. Hosting the top seeded team in the state on senior night is a tall order for any team. Soda entered the game with their sights set on playing spoilers to Malad’s attempt at a perfect season. The Dragons quickly dashed those hopes, as they took a commanding lead in the top of the first inning, scoring seven total runs. The Cardinals struggled to even get on base in their first at bat. Malad continued to roll in the second and increased the lead to 12-0. Despite getting some hits in

the second, Soda once again failed to score and entered the fourth in a big hole. Malad finished the game with five more additional runs. With Soda failing to score a single run, this game ended early after just three innings.

Even with the tough loss on senior night, Coach Evans was proud of the four senior Cardinal players and had this to say about each girl.

“Kinley Ozburn has pitched for the Cardinals for four years. She has been someone the team can always count on. She’s always uplifting the team and only wants the best for her teammates.”

“Alyssa Camp has been a solid utility player for the Cardinals for four years. Alyssa doesn't complain and will play whenever you ask her to. She really stepped into the role of senior this year and has been a strong second baseman while being consistent at the plate.”

“Kaylie Petterborg has played outfield for the Cardinals for four years. Kaylie works hard year round and it doesn't go unnoticed. She’s been a consistent right fielder and is someone the girls can count on to get the job done.”

“Liz Hunsaker has been with the Cardinals for three years. She started as a catcher but was developed into a first baseman. Liz’s bat came alive this year and ended the season with a .463 batting average. Liz is the life of the party.”

All of the seniors will be missed but will get another shot on the field as the playoffs begin.

the same page. Nobody puts anyone ahead of anybody.” The lone senior Lady Grizzly is Madison Edwards. Madison told me that when she first started golfing she wasn't sure where or what the fairway was but Madison has developed her game due in large part to older former teammates and Coach Christensen. “Oh gosh I love Kyle. He’s the best. He’s one of those coaches that can make it super fun but also when it needs to be serious he can be serious. He’s also super patient.”

Joining Madison on the girls team are Kamryn Mansfield and Karlie Christensen. Kamryn and Karlie are not only the top girl golfers on the team but two of the top girls in the state. The two girls have gone back and forth throughout the season being the number one golfer on the team. When asked if they like the competition Karlie responded, “I just want to beat

Kamryn every week and I’m sure she wants to beat me.” Kamryn answered, “I've seen how hard Karlie has worked. It's been nice to have someone push me to try to get better.”

Entering the district tournament the Grizzly teams are the favorites to win but Coach Christensen isn't taking anything for granted. “We've been favored in the past and lost so you have to keep working hard and focus on one shot at a time. You can't expect to just put your name on a trophy. We have to go out and earn it.” Coach Christensen also talked about the mental aspects of the game and how you have to be mentally strong. “I decided that with coaching golf I should get a degree in psychology. Sometimes out there on the course all you can do is talk them off a cliff.”

Coach Christensen will look to have the Grizzlies at the top of their game both mentally and physically as they enter the district tournament this week at the Preston Country Club. The Coach finished the interview by saying, “They're just a great group to coach. They're the kind of kids that are willing to come out and work and I’m just happy to be along for the ride.”

A Look At The Links

Jody Reeves

In the final week of the regular season the local golf teams ended on a high note. Last week’s competitions started off with a preview of the upcoming district tournament. Every team from both the 2A and 3A fifth district competed at the Preston Country Club. The boys tournament would include nine total teams. 3A Snake River took the top spot as a team with a score of 327. The Grizzlies grabbed the second spot as a team with a 348 topping Marsh Valley by a single stroke. The Cardinal men would score 395 as a team and would come in sixth overall and fourth among 2A teams. Jamison Smith would lead the Grizzlies while Preston Ozburn scored a team best 92 for the Cards. In the Girl’s tournament the Caribou County teams would take home both of the top spots. With just six teams competing in the girls tournament Grace would place first with a 356 followed in second place by Soda Springs with a score of 383. Kamryn Mansfield led all individual scores with an 81 for the Grizzlies and Oakley Peck led the Soda team with a 92. This was a good practice run for all the golfers as districts will be played on this same course currently scheduled for Wednesday May 8th pending the weather.

Following the Preston tournament the teams would finish off their sea-

sons in Bear Lake. The girls teams would do battle on the Montpelier Golf Course while the boys would travel to Bear Lake West. The boys tournament would once again be a full field with eight total teams competing. The Grizzlies from Grace took the top spot scoring a team best 330. The Cardinals tied for fourth place with conference foe Bear Lake with a score of 372. Jamison Smith once again led the Grizzly men edging out teammate Keathen Edwards by one stroke. Ryker Tingey led the Cardinals just outshooting Preston Ozburn. In Montpelier the Lady Grizzlies would once again claim first place with the Cardinals coming in second place. The Grizzlies had a team score of 353 to the Cardinals 388. Grace’s Kamryn Mansfied and Karlie Christensen tied for the top overall individual spot and Soda’s Oakley Peck came in just behind them.

Going into districts both the boys and girls Grizzly teams are the favorites to claim the titles. The Cardinal women make a strong case for the second spot and stand a chance to qualify for the state tournament. The Cardinal men have some work to do but aren’t out of the running. They have been on an upward trajectory but will have to get through Bear Lake and Aberdeen to slide into the second spot. Results on page 8.

Cardinal Baseball To Begin District Play

The Soda Springs baseball team has finished the regular season with a 3-17 record. Though they did not have the season they hoped for, the district tournament gives them an opportunity at a clean slate. The Cards ended the regular season with two losses last week. On Thursday they hosted Malad. Soda was able to keep things close in the first inning but still trailed 5-2 going into the second. In the top of the second Malad would knock in nine more runs and increase their lead to insurmountable heights. The Cardinals failed to get on base in the bottom of the inning leading to the Dragons taking another shot at the plate. Things quickly got out of control as Malad continued to score runs. By the time that the third inning ended the game would be called and Soda would suffer its worst loss on the year.

The Cardinals would have to turn right around the next day and travel to Bear Lake. The Cards had just defeat-

ed the Bears in a thriller at home the prior week. The Cardinals would once again struggle to get on base early in this game. After one inning Soda was already trailing 5-0. Things would tighten up after that as both teams’ defenses would go to work. Over the next four innings there would only be one run scored by either team. That run would come from Hansen who would get on base following the catcher dropping a pitch. Hansen would then steal his way to third base before getting batted in by Kirby. After failing to score in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings Soda would give up one run to Bear Lake falling behind by the score of 6-1 entering the final inning. Soda would need to score to keep the game going. Unfortunately the Cardinals failed once again to get on base and the final would stay at 6-1. The Cardinals will have to turn things around in a hurry as they will travel to Malad for the first round of district play.

Senior softball players Liz Hunsaker, Alyssa Camp, Kaylie Peterborg, and Kinley Ozburn

Jody Reeves

Koby Rindlisbaker putting at Highland Golf Course

Members of the Grace golf team arriving to practice at Caribou Highlands Golf Course.