The Cardinal Classic Still Going Strong
Jody Reeves
With near perfect weather the Cardinal Classic took place last Saturday at Kelly Park in Soda Springs. Over 1700 athletes from sixty-two different schools competed in the races. A total of six different races occurred that included a boys and girls division for middle school, junior varsity and varsity.
With a meet of this magnitude a lot of work goes into the planning and execution of running this event. Those are sentiments that Soda Springs head coach Jeff Horsley echoed when he stated, “We couldn't do this without the help of our sponsors and the community members that step in. We are thankful for everyone's contributions that allow us to have what I think is one of if not the best meet in the state.” Dozens of volunteers chip in to help make the event a successful one year in and year out.
With teams coming from all over the Intermountain West the Cardinal Classic has become one of the
premier races for schools to try to attend. The course itself has a variety of challenges with changes in running surfaces, hills, log jumps and curves. The runners get to experience both sun and shade as they make their way along the trails. The course also boasts some beautiful views as it passes through the cedars and brush of the hillside as well as the quaking aspen and cool streams on the later part of the race. This is a significant change to many of the courses across that state that take place on the well groomed lawns of parks and golf courses.
Locally runners from both Soda Springs and Grace in both middle and high school participated in the races with some showing great finish times while others are just getting started in the sport.
In the girls 2500 meter middle school race Soda Springs finished in fifth place as a team with Anna Uskoski placing as the top overall runner in that race with a time of 11:26.89. Meanwhile Grace’s lone middle school girl runner was Ruby
Coleman, a sixth grader who finished in the top half of competitors with a time of 14:42.12.
The middle school boys teams did not place as high in team points, finishing with Soda Springs in thirteenth and Grace in sixteenth but still had some great performances. With a total of 266 runners Soda’s highest place was Ruben Uskoski who finished in fifth place with a time of 10:42.08. Grace’s top finisher, who was a little further down on the list, but still in the top half of competitors was Tylor Johnson with a time of 12:32.52.
Neither Soda Springs or Grace had enough runners run in the junior varsity races to earn a team score.
Soda however did still have runners in those races with Austin Housley, Noah Hansen, Bridger Dilworth, and Gimhana Samasiri competing for the boys team and Gracie Moldenhauer, Mylee White and Miriam Evans competing for the girls team.
Of the boys thirty-three teams that competed in the varsity race Soda Springs came in at seventeenth with Grace at nineteenth. The boys var-
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City Plans for Fall Festival
Soda Springs City Council Report 9/4
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on September 4.The invocation was given by Councilmember Gritton, and the pledge by Council President Mitch Hart. Director Hansen had probes and other equipment replaced at the hydro tank. Fuel tank system is up to code. The circuit beaker burned out somehow when the power outage happened back in July. There will be an expense for the hydro plant, and will cost over $8K to fix it. It is not currently running. Fall Festival
Request for a catering permit for Stockman’s for Fall Festival on the 28th.
This is the third year that the city has taken the reins for the Fall Festival. As a result of the construction on Main Street, the Festival events are being held in the city park. Councilmember Gritton raised the issue of promoting an event under the authority of the city which would include the sale and consumption of alcohol.
After some discussion on the general issue, Council President Hart stated that the council has the prerogative to set any terms or conditions. Gritton’s concerns were that the city park was the premiere park
associated with the city, and he felt that allowing alcohol consumption in the presence of children at an event marketed as one intended for the whole community was a problem. He clarified that he was excited about the event, but had the reservations outlined above.
Chief of Police Shaw was asked whether the police had any anxieties about the plan for alcohol sales from Stockmans at the event. He stated that the department did not have any particular concerns in that area, but would certainly be patrolling
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IN BRIEF
50th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon jump
On Sunday, September 8th, 1974, crowds gathered to watch Evel Knievel jump the Snake River Canyon in a Skycycle. Evel Knievel had already been known as the world’s most famous daredevil. He was known to jump over trucks, cars, and anything else he could find to entertain his fans. Knievel wanted to jump over a canyon and engineer Robert Truax designed a Skycycle that was powered by a steam that would launch off of a rail and fly over the canyon, then deploy a parachute and land on the other side. Thousands of people gathered to watch Knievel. He waved to the crowd then was launched off of the rail into the sky. Things did not go as planned, as the parachute deployed too early. Knievel and the Skycycle floated down and were slammed into rocks at the bottom of the canyon. Evel Knievel survived but was angry that he was unsuccessful at jumping the Snake River Canyon.
Princess Kate completes chemotherapy treatment for cancer
Princess Kate announced that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment. The princess said, “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family… cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you”. A video was made for Kate to say thank you for the support that her and her family have received. She said, “although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes”. Kate has made many public appearances since she revealed she had cancer in March. She said she was undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy” that was recommended by her medical team. The princess said she is excited to get back to work and attend more public engagements in the coming months.
Utah mother killed her 3 young children, then herself
Maribel Ibarra, of West Haven, and her three young children ages 4,2, and 1 were found dead in a car. Weber County Sheriff’s Lt. Terance Lavely said, “The evidence indicates that Maribel Ibarra shot her three children in the rear cargo area of her vehicle before turning the gun on herself”. Emergency dispatchers received a call at 9:47 p.m. from someone who said that they found four of their family members deceased. A memorial has been placed on the steps of the house where the killings took place. Ibarra’s family said in a statement, “We are going through an extremely difficult time, with a pain in our hearts that cannot be explained in words due to the invaluable loss we have suffered, because they were the light of our lives…As a family, we unfortunately knew nothing about her mental health. We always saw her as a loving mother, which makes this so shocking for us. We do not know the exact reasons why this tragedy happened, and we deeply regret it. This pain is something we wish no one would ever have to go through”.
AJ Mejia from Grace strides out with 200 meters left in the race.
Dozens of runners get instructions from the start official before the start of one of Saturday's races.
Soda Springs' Lizzie Beutler led the Cardinal's girl's team at the Cardinal Classic.
Fish and Game Corner
New hunters still have time to complete hunter education courses before the season
Courses can completed online or in a classroom
For those interested in hunting this fall, but who have not taken a hunter education course, it’s not too late. The online course is designed to be flexible and convenient. By completing an online course, students can get their hunter education certification on their own schedule and be ready to hunt this season.
Idaho Fish and Game’s online hunter education course costs $32.50 and is open to students who are at least 9 years old. The online course can be taken on any device with internet service, and it is selfpaced. You can sign up for an online course on the Hunter Education webpage.
For those who prefer in-person training with an instructor and hands-on learning about firearm safety, we recommend the instructor-led courses. The availability of these courses this fall can be found at the link above (https://idfg.idaho. gov/hunt/education).
“This is the first step into a lifetime of hunting opportunities and memories,” said Brenda Beckley, Fish and Game hunter and angler recruitment manager. “We encourage all people interested in hunting - young and old - to take a hunter education course and join the tens of thousands of people who enjoy this fall tradition in Idaho.”
Archery hunter survives bear encounter
On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 1, an archery hunter was attacked by an adult male grizzly bear west
of Henrys Lake in Island Park. The man was hunting elk with a friend on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near the Divide Creek Road when the attack occurred.
During the surprise encounter, one of the hunters was knocked down and bitten by the bear. Both men were able to utilize their sidearms to shoot the bear, deterring the attack and killing the bear.
The hunters were able to call 911 and the injured individual was transported by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Fish and Game responded to the scene after coordinating with Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Emergency Medical Service teams.
Conservation Officers conducted a thorough investigation and determined that the hunters acted in self-defense during a surprise encounter with the bear from a very close distance.
“I am extremely grateful that both of these individuals survived this encounter,” says Fish and Game Regional Supervisor Matt Pieron. “I have had the opportunity to speak with the injured hunter and his family and they are truly wonderful people. I wish him a speedy recovery from his injuries and the trauma these two hunters experienced.”
Grizzly bears are protected under State and Federal law, and Fish and Game would like to remind hunters that grizzly bears may be encountered in north Idaho and the Greater Yellowstone areas.
Here are some good reminders when hunting in grizzly country:
• Carry bear spray and keep it
readily accessible.
• Hunt with partners and make each other aware of plans.
• Look for grizzly bear sign, including fresh tracks. Let partners know if you do see sign.
• Retrieve meat as quickly as possible.
• Hang meat, food, and garbage at least 200 yards from camp and at least 10 feet off the ground.
• When not hunting, make noise, especially around creeks and thick vegetation. Most attacks occur by inadvertently surprising a bear at close range.
The 2024 Upland Game Bird Outlook
Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho, with one of the most rugged landscapes in the union, offers a ton of upland game bird hunting opportunities. Whether you find yourself in the high-mountain timber or the lowland-sagebrush steppe, there’s a good chance you’re in upland bird country.
Upland game birds are sensitive to environmental factors—like temperature and precipitation—and often vary in number from year to year. Oftentimes these can be very localized, so hunters may not see the same impact in other parts of the state.
Because of this, it’s difficult to provide a forecast across the board; however, Idaho Fish and Game Upland Game and Migratory Game Bird Coordinator Jeff Knetter says temperature and precipitation during the nesting season were very similar to last year and could be beneficial for upland bird populations this fall.
“Weather during late spring and early summer were quite similar to the previous two years. However, there was more precipitation coming into the nesting season and it was a bit warmer this year,” Knetter said. “These conditions provided quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat. July was exceptionally hot and dry, but early reports suggest many species fared better than anticipated.”
Due to continued hot and dry conditions, birds will likely be concentrated around water sources, particularly early in the season.
Many upland game bird populations rebounded in 2023, and there should be carryover into the fall 2024 season. Habitat conditions should be in good shape, and there should be an abundance of insects for brood-rearing.
There’s ample opportunity for upland hunters to pursue a wide variety of birds across diverse landscapes in Idaho, and upland birds in some areas will have fared better than others depending on localized conditions.
To provide an idea of what’s available this hunting season, Fish and Game’s wildlife biologists in each region compiled an overview of upland game birds in their necks of the woods, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and quarry.
gion and intermittent rains have occurred throughout August, although July was quite hot and dry. Conditions for nesting and brood rearing should have been good in the early summer. Field reports are mixed across the region: In general, hunters should expect slightly increased numbers of upland birds this year when compared to last.
2024 Conditions
Winter conditions across the southeast region were essentially average (some areas with slightly over 100% snow water equivalent and some with slightly less). Spring brought good rainfall across the region and intermittent rains have occurred throughout August, although July was quite hot and dry. Conditions for nesting and brood rearing should have been good in the early summer. Fields reports are mixed across the region. In general, hunters should expect similar to slightly increased numbers of upland birds this year when compared to last.
Pheasant
• Trend from last year (2023): Stable
• 10-Year Trend (20142023): Stable
• There are no surveys conducted for pheasant in the Southeast Region: however, field observations suggest numbers and productivity are relatively stable compared to last year. Pheasant stocking will continue at Portneuf and Sterling WMAs. Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse
• Trend from last year (2023): Stable/Increasing
• 10-Year Trend (20142023): Stable
• Lek surveys occurred during March and April and it is likely that were delayed this spring with a lingering winter and snow-covered fields in early April. Leks that were surveyed had good numbers of birds; however, field reports suggest that this was a relatively poor nesting year. Biologists have observed few broods while out doing field work. Hunters should expect to find adult birds and fewer young birds this fall.
Chukar
• Trend from last year (2023): Stable
• 10-Year Trend (2014-2023): Stable
• Chukar numbers remain low and are found in only a few localized areas in the Southeast Region.
Gray Partridge (Hun)
• Trend from last year (2023): Stable/Increasing
• 10-Year Trend (2014-2023): Stable
To find places to hunt upland game, check out https://idfg.idaho. gov/visit, which includes Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas and Access Yes! properties.
To learn about upland game bird hunting rules and seasons, and more information, see https://idfg.idaho. gov/hunt/upland-bird Be sure to pick up a copy of the 2024-25 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules booklet from all Fish and Game offices and license vendors, as well as digitally on Fish and Game’s website.
Southeast Region Winter conditions across the Southeast Region were essentially average—some areas with slightly over 100% snow water equivalent and some with slightly less. Spring brought good rainfall across the re -
• There are no surveys conducted for gray partridge in the Southeast Region. However, biologists observed many pairs in the western portion of the region during early spring. Incidental information and good nesting/ brooding conditions suggests numbers may be similar or slightly higher when compared to last year.
Forest Grouse (Dusky, Ruffed, Spruce)
• Trend from last year (2023): Stable/Increasing
• 10-Year Trend (2014-2023): Stable
• No surveys are conducted for forest grouse in the Southeast Region, but harvest data over the past 5 years suggests relatively stable numbers. Sportsmen reports give a general trend from both ruffed and dusky grouse numbers. As with other species, nesting and brood rearing conditions were good this year and there may be slightly more birds around as early nesting conditions were quite poor in 2023 with the lingering winter.
Caribou County Commission—September 9
Kevin McLain
There are still some hot oil mix projects underway.
Two water trucks are out on the roads with the graders to add moisture to aid compaction. New snowplows are awaiting some parts before they can be fully operational. “We’re kind of gearing up for the dreaded winter time. We’ve been able to finish up all of our milling projects we wanted to get done.”
Dwight Lloyd—Weed control
Russian olive and other nuisance vegetation are spreading near Alexander reservoir. Myrtle spurge, Turkish Thistle, and others make the list of noxious weeds 77 at this point. “We’re losing ground on Highway 30 and 34.” “They only want to spray 30 feet off the white line.” Sagebrush can only be sprayed the first two weeks in June.
The Dodge pickup should be back this week.
Bonuses have to go through payroll.
Motion to enter project agreement for Timber Creek gravel pit with the Forest Service.
Rowdy Larkins
The majority of the courtroom flooring is finished. One concern is the judge’s chambers which needs a different colored molding. Some issues as far as trying to make the flooring match were discussed.
The molding/border is blond, rather than the darker wood of the rest of the flooring. Taking the wood off and sanding/staining it, or simply replacing it were options mentioned.
A motion to replace regulator on the generator for $2000 passed.
The county will need to replace the sewer/water from the street to the building as part of the Main Street construction project.
The tresses for the roof on the cinderblock building behind the fair expo building are on the way. The building, which is on the north end of the expo building, has been under construction for several months and is making good progress.
South of the expo building is the location of the new Event Center. Excavation on the new event center is waiting for a required boundary survey, but should be underway soon. The Event Center will bring a location to the county that can be used to serve multiple functions, and will serve in part as the headquarters of the Extension Office/4-H for the county. Other uses and applications have been parts of the ongoing discussion.
Eric Hobson
Eric Hobson spoke to the commission. The transmission to one of the firetrucks is in need of repair, the ECM for $6800. “On the pump trucks, it’s do that or buy a quarter
million dollar truck,” Hobson said.
The department has had three internal and one external responses to the job posting for the department.
Commissioner Somsen thinks they should begin interviewing by the next commission meeting.
The new hire would be covering day to day personnel and EMS management, billing, and other tasks. This may work out well with changed to the state system. The EMS pay was discussed. “We’re kind of weirdly paid over there,” Hobson said. The way that stipends are used to compensate volunteers in the EMS crew overlaps in some cases with regular pay. Wood stated that the pay structure needed to be made transparent during the interview process and stipulated in the offer letter. “As long as we’re up front and the employee agrees to it, we’re okay.”
County Attorney Doug Wood thinks that it’s likely that the county needs to be paying overtime. The issue is the stipend for EMS calls, which is paid in addition to county wages. Because they are employees, the situation is a little different than a standard volunteer. Discussion of what to do about the pay structure for volunteers who are also employees was scheduled for further exploration. Jill Stoor will consult with other clerks in the state about how they handle the situation.
Commissioner Marty McCullough suggested that the County should establish an overtime policy to account for coverage outside of normal clocked hours.
The sheriff received a grant, but needs to raise their workers comp coverage in order to qualify. The increase was approved.
Helen Barker
A public hearing on the matter of Bradley D Miner was held. The amendment would change the property from low to high density residential. The property is located in Freedom. This will allow the land to be divided into plots on which his children could build homes. Concerns for the decision included the elk migration, etc.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Helen Barker stated that the PZ commission had denied the zone change. The PZ Commissioners felt that wildlife would be negatively impacted, among other issues.
The commissioners are concerned about water quality and safety.
There was some concern over the precedent this would set in terms of duplexes, and the road holding up. Miner stated that only 5 of the lots would be developed and the others would be left as agricultural.
Bradley D. Miner, of Morgan, Utah, spoke to the commission.
Fall Cattle Driving
Allison Eliason
The calendar might not say it yet, but I’m here to tell you that Fall is in the air. The leaves in the high country are starting to change, the nights are getting chillier, the kids are back in school and the road is covered in cow manure from the fall cattle drives. That last one might not be an indicator for everyone that the seasons are changing but in our neck of the woods, bringing cattle in from the summer range, as evidenced by the covered roadways, is a sure sign of Fall.
Not everyone is as lucky as we are to enjoy sharing the road with cowboys and their charges and might not know that there are some unwritten rules when coming upon a cattle drive. The rural traffic jam that happens when cars meet cows can be simple and easy, but also frustrating and lengthy. Like any traffic congestion, there are a few strong suggestions of courtesy that will make going a little easier and just might make this country road tie-up a little fun. Here are a handful of cattle drive courtesy tips for when you come across a herd moving down the road this fall. If you find yourself coming up behind a cattle drive, you don’t have to worry about trailing the herd until you part ways. Just go ahead and
“My desire from the beginning was the opportunity down the road to separate those into smaller acreages for myself and my children.” They were told by PZ that there had been prior allowances for lots less than 5 acres. Some of the objections were concerning to Miner.
Commissioner Somsen mentioned development in Teton County, which he characterized as negative, and said that Caribou wants to avoid it.
Miner expressed his frustration with the process, and asked what his options are for moving forward with the property.
Mathews stated that the comprehensive plan has been in place for years, and apologized for any miscommunication that may have occurred in the process.
One of the major issues was a road to access the lots, which is required to connect to a county road. Under the plan presented, this was not in place.
They can build on the two twenty acre lots.
Public hearing was ended.
Motion to deny the zoning amendment passed, i.e. the zoning change was disallowed in order to prevent spot zoning, etc. unanimously.
Melissa Gallegos
Melissa Gallegos of the Center for Hope South spoke to the commission to request funds from the county, specifically from the opioid fund. They serve 70-80 adults and 20-25 kids per month through various programs. Money from settlement is held in trust and not the normal budget. A motion to approve $5K from the opioid fund was approved.
Gallegos advised that the location had officially changed its name to Center for Hope South.
Extension Office
Rachel Hamilton spoke to the commission about the Cooperative agreement between the county and the University extension office program. A motion to approve the agreement with the U of I was approved.
She reported that there was about $4800 left in capital outlay. Extension Educator Justin Hatch wanted to know if it was okay to purchase tables and chairs for the facility. A purchase to that extent was approved.
Justin asked for market sale data to be shared. $260,345K plus dollars was the total placed on the market sale.
Aaron Cook
A bid for work on a vehicle was increased slightly. Repairs to a 2012 Ford Escape for Assessors Office for $1400 plus was approved.
Doug Wood
Doug Wood reported that the prosecutors office was busy. There has
been what he called “an epidemic of DUIs” in the county. “For whatever reason, people don’t get that it’s not okay to drink and drive in the county. I’m going to start asking for more jail time for those to send a message that you guys know better.’” As far as civil issues, calls, department head concerns, etc. have kept the office busy. The IPAA (Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association) has been a good resource for answering some legal questions Wood has had. “It’s kind of neat to watch counties work together.”
Wood discussed a meeting regarding 4-H/Extension Office he was asked to attend. Some people had concerns about the way the market sale was conducted.
Jill Stoor
Stoor expressed her shock at the number of repeat DUIs.
The courts are going to be switched over to a cloud based system on October 2.
Certificate of residency presented for approval. Approved.
Release of Lien. 2008-10. Motion to release the lien was approved. Public hearing for the landfill fees. Resolution for the public meeting presented.
Molly Besaris has not heard back yet on the Gem Grant applied for by the county.
Nick Evans wrote a letter to the county as a representative of D6 Drug Court. The letter requests the county supply an OWL (video camera device) for the Drug Court. The purchase would come out of the opioid fund. D6 handles drug court issues for several counties, including Caribou and Bannock. Bryce Somsen was cautious about setting a precedent for giving out those funds when there are other counties involved in D6. A motion to approve up to $1300 for the purchase of an OWL 4 for D6 Treatment passed. Stoor has heard a complaint about an employee who was working from home rather than the office. Somsen related that the employee had recently had knee surgery.
Caribou County All-Hazard mitigation plan will have a kickoff meeting soon. The All-Hazard mitigation plan is a requirement for the county to qualify for federal funds related to emergency preparedness. The clerk’s office is beginning to prep for the election on November 5, the first Tuesday after the first Monday. Clerks are attempting to create a more consistent election calendar. Ranked Choice voting and open primary questions, as well as a school district bond and amendment issue will require a two page ballot. The school district is attempting a 50 million dollar bond.
drive up through the cattle. You may be wary that the cattle won’t move, but they will. You may need to wind your way across the road, taking advantage of the open spaces on both sides of the road. If you feel uneasy about going through by yourself, a rider can help take you through the cows. Keep up close to the cowboy or those cows will get between you and the rider and you will be back to being stuck behind the herd. Just remember, so long as you keep moving ahead, the cows will move out of the way.
If you find yourself coming head on to a cattle drive, do your best to slowly meander your way against the cattle. I say “slowly” because it’s important to recognize that if you are going too fast, you might turn the cattle around and cause a lot of unnecessary chaos for yourself and the riders moving the cattle. Once again, taking advantage of the open spaces and following the cues from the cowboys will help you get through the herd in the quickest ways.
As you move through the herd, in whichever direction you are moving, remember to be patient. You aren’t going to save anytime if you try to bust your way through the cattle. Your efforts to speed up will be fleeting and followed by some
swift stomping on your breaks. (The other option being running into the cows...) Yes, you may need to be somewhat aggressive to keep moving ahead, but even then, be patient with the cattle and the cowboys that are doing their very best to keep everyone on the move.
Despite any good intentions, you should never, in any circumstances, honk your horn. If you want to catch the attention of riders, roll your window down and have a quick conversation. If you want the cattle to move out of the way, just keep rolling forward. Even if you think that it will help move the herd along, honking your horn might cause more harm than good as it could scatter the cattle, push calves through the fences or make them turn back. We try to keep things as calm and easy as we can as we move down the road and adding a honking horn to the mix certainly won’t aid in either of those pursuits.
Unfortunately, there may be times that you will simply have to wait for the cattle drive before you can be on your way. In times where the cattle are moving into a gate or turning off the road, driving into the herd might just cut off the cows from making that turn or heading through the gate. In those cases where you can see that they aren’t just moving
down the road, pause before you go on to make sure you don’t botch things. Usually there will be a cowboy there to turn the cattle and can help you to know whether you can stay or go.
We understand your time is precious, but that’s not the only thing of value on the road that day. Our cattle are at the center of our livelihood and without their health and safety, we really have little to show at the end of the day. Of even greater value than the cattle are the cowboys and cowgirls moving the cattle. Some may be well experienced in taking the herd down the road and sharing it with the rural traffic, but others are still young and learning. You are of value too and we want to be sure that we all safely enjoy the drive down the road.
These few tips of cattle drive courtesy will help you not only navigate the roaming herds that will share your roadways over the next few months, but actually help make it a much less stressful situation for you and the cowboys behind the drive. In fact, coming across a cattle drive is a great opportunity for you to soak up the heritage that this great west was built on. Take the chance to pause, snap a picture or two and tip your hat to the great cattlemen and women that work to feed this great country.
City Plans for Fall Festival
the event.
City Attorney Tom Smith was consulted on whether the city would be able to grant the permit to Stockmans with stipulations attached to it regarding location, hours, etc. Smith believed, upon reviewing the applicable areas of law, that the city was within its rights to do so.
As the council discussed the issue, they weighed the rights of the various stakeholders in the situation and ultimately agreed that some concessions to both groups—those who might avail themselves of beer and/or wine sales (the permit itself does not allow for liquor sales), and those who might wish to keep those sales separate from children in attendance—were in order to be fair to everyone.
Councilmembers Worthington, Carpenter, Gritton, and Hart, along with input from those in attendance, ultimately arrived at a motion to approve the permit with the following stipulations: alcohol sales would be limited to the hours from twelve noon to midnight; a designated area on the southwest side of the park adjacent to US Bank, not over 10,000 sq feet in size, would be set aside for the purchase and consumption of alcohol, in a manner similar to a beer garden.
The motion was approved.
Garbage resolution
To adjust the garbage rates effective Oct 1. MR&E requested a 4.9% increase, for the first time in a few years. The city has adjusted the charge for billing services, as reported during the previous council report. The rates have been adjusted with the increase, and rather than a flat charge, the city will charge 1.375% for billing services, or about $600. A motion to adopt the resolution 2024-4 garbage rates was made. Councilmember Gritton abstained, as MRE is a customer, but the council approve it.
Melissa Gallegos
Hope and Recovery South's Me-
lissa Gallegos, representing the organization, asked for support from the city for their operations. She described some of the projects that the center helps with, which include recovery support for individuals and families. They are requesting $2500, plus an option for another $2500 if they can help with a community project. The center is Soda Springs based, with about 22 kids at and around 75 adults. Games and activities are generally held at the center. An activity once a month. Parents are involved. The center receives funding from the county as well for activities. The facility is grant funded, but just to maintain the facility. Ryan Carpenter motioned to support the funding, as well an addition $2500 if a project comes along that they can help with. The motion passed.
Projects update, Alan Skinner
Maintenance Shop. Greenfield shop bid and Greenfield shop foundation. $113,602.50 is enough to put in foundation and floor. It doesn’t need to be bid out because it’s under $200K. A motion to accept bid from Iron Man for equipment storage multi-use building for $113,602.50 was approved for foundation floor.
Director Hansen added that the building was donated, so it was wise to take advantage of it. His reasoning for needing it was that the newer equipment purchased by city needs to be stored inside so that it lasts longer. The overall cost of materials is lower as a result of donated structure. Maverik is close to completion. The inspection from Health District was clean. 20 Sept is the target for certificate of occupancy. Councilmember Gritton asked about the strip of land next to the highway. It was clarified that it would be filled in with rocks and vegetation. Liberty Dodge is also nearing completion. Main Street—total of length for water and sewer is roughly halfway completed. From Center street south can be pressured soon. Director
Skinner was asked by Councilmember Gritton whether the Main Street project was on schedule, to which Director Skinner replied that it was. The entire project was roughly halfway done, which was close to the planned calendar. Two sewer connections are left, which may or may not need to be replaced. The city will look at tying roof drains to storm sewer instead of sanitary sewer.
President Mitch Hart asked Director Skinner to present an invoice to the county for their part of the Main street project.
Carpet was approved for city hall. Clerk Andrea Haderlie selected a color and the estimate is being generated. A mason has been contacted about the geyser building.
Hope Hansen spoke on behalf of the library to report at the council. The program Music and Movement has just started. A number of other projects have also just started. The numbers have been great, she says. Hansen reported that there have been no negative impacts from construction. A concrete pad in the back will have planter boxes added to them. Ryan Carpenter arranged to put a new paper towel holder up.
The presence of a semi parked downtown for multiple days was discussed. Chief of Police Shaw said he would look into it.
Justin Hansen
Hansen advised the council that there is a project at the geyser. They are working on some of the equipment up there on the spout, including the hydraulic line. At night they are leaving the geyser going, so the equip is being covered by a tarp. Hansen wanted to clarify that the tarp is not an indicator of a homeless encampment or anything like that.
A question about whether the geyser was actually higher recently was raised. Hansen stated that Dan Squires had helped wire in a new pump, and it’s possible that had increased the force of the geyser. He agreed that it seemed to be a
bit higher.
Dan Squires
Pressure on the north end of town should be back to normal. About ten homes on 7th east don’t have shut off valves. The city might put them in.
Bayer
There is a meeting with Bayer on the 17th. They will be hammering out the water agreement with them. The city thinks that it’s a fair agreement. Should be final, subject to the lawyer’s blessing. The council felt that Bayer has been very good about this whole thing and wanting to see it move forward. No information was available about potential changes in Bayer’s staff, or staffing numbers. A future announcement will be made to clarify the situation from Bayer. Misc
Ryan Carpenter spoke as a citizen to thank the dept heads for the project on Main Street. Specifically Dan Squires and Alan Skinner. He mentioned that Justin Hansen drives by often and honks and waves.
Rod Worthington shared with the council an incident that had happened at Thirkill. “I appreciated that our school resource officer was present at the elementary school today. There was a student who broke their arm. At the end of the day I was relieved as a principal to have trauma bags which came from a grant written by our local PD, and to have that officer, officer Phelps, right handy to help out as this little person was in pain.” The student was taken to received medical attention quickly. Councilmember Worthington also wanted to thank the police for their work “to help a very nervous staff put this student in the right place at the right time. We also had an able community member who has a long history in emergency repsonse. Our SRO is there for any need, and I would just like to say thank you to our local police, and it was really appreciated by this guy who was pretty panicked when he saw this little person in pain.”
City of Grace Council Report August 21
Adapted from official minutes recorded by Clerk Shelley Reeves
Prior to the regular meeting, a hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 was held, as required. There were no comments or discussions about any of the budget items, and the public hearing was officially closed at 6:03.
The regular meeting then commenced, with Council Members Larry Allen, Kathy Tillotson, Kyle Bingham, Curtis Toone in attendance, as well as Superintendent Riley Crookston and Clerk Shelley Reeves.
Councilmember Bingham gave the invocation and Clerk Reeves led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Barthlome called for a motion to amend the agenda to decide on the material for the Center Street bridge. Councilmember Bingham moved pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204 amend the agenda for the meeting to decide on the material for the Center Street bridge because the information was just made available and a decision needed to be made before the next meeting. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Bills in the amount of $99,269.18 and payroll in the amount of
$11,434.99 were reviewed for payment approval. Councilmember Bingham moved that the bills be approved as reviewed. Motion passed unanimously.
Superintendent Crookston presented the following permits that were approved:
#2024-20 - Randall Guest - fence #2024-19 – Gary Etchison - shed
The city council had a discussion with Stanley Christensen concerning his property in Block 43. The zoning commission researched the property records and found that the property is zoned commercial and has been for many years. Mr. Christensen had a survey done on his property and found that the city owns the west side of the property next to the road. Mr. Christensen would like to have the property deeded to him like was done further south on 4th West. The city council will get their property surveyed and discuss selling it to Mr. Christensen at a future meeting.
Kent Loosle with Caribou Medical Center announced that Caribou Medical Center has purchased the property on the corner of 2nd North and Main Street and will be building a full-time medical clinic there. The clinic will have a full-time provider and possibly visiting specialist to help the citizens of Grace. They are
hoping that construction will begin in the spring.
Mayor Barthlome called for a motion to suspend the rule requiring that an ordinance be read on three separate occasions. Councilmember Tillotson moved that the council suspend the rule requiring that an ordinance be read on three separate occasions. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Clerk Reeves read the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Ordinance appropriating $8,412,643.00 for the purpose of defraying the liabilities and expenses for the city.
Councilmember Bingham moved to approve the ordinance as read. Councilmember Tillotson seconded the motion. The roll call vote was unanimous. The Ordinance will be assigned the number 2024-4.
The hiring of a new employee was discussed. This would be another employee to help carry the load of all the other employees. Mayor Barthlome would like the employee to be hired by October. Councilmember Tillotson moved to publish a help-wanted advertisement in the newspaper. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Tillotson moved to approve Clerk Reeves to attend the annual clerk's meeting in Boise in September. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The construction alternatives for the bridge on Center Street were
WEEKLY FORECAST
discussed. One option is pre-cast construction which will close the road and canal for a shorter period but will raise the roadway 8 inches more. The other option is cast in place which won't raise the roadway as much but has a longer time period of road and canal closure and a greater chance of something going wrong during the construction since it will be happening in the winter. After discussion Councilmember Allen moved to go with the precast option. Councilmember Bingham seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Superintendent Crookston reported that chip sealing went well. They will be paving the intersection at 4th West and 10th South, and on 2nd South were the road failed, on September 6th. The belt on the sweeper broke the repair is $4,000.00. Energy Management came and looked at the chlorination building to give a bid on getting a generator at that site and a generator at well #1. Getting a generator at well #1 will appease the Department of Environmental Quality's requirements. The Caribou County Soil Conservation District is willing to help with some money to update the springs. The applications are due in the spring of 2025. Mayor Barthlome thanked the county for letting their employees help with the chip sealing. The county event center/extension office building is planning to start construction after Labor Day. Mayor Barthlome was informed that a senior at the high school is going to make a metal bench for the park as part of their senior project. Homecoming for high school is September 6th. She thanked Clerk Reeves and the employees for all their hard work.
Eldon Peck asked about fixing the storm drain on the corner by his business. Superintendent Crookston stated that he would put in a temporary fix until the state rehabs Main Street in 2027, then the city will fix all the storm drains.
Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Bancroft City Council Report—August 12
Adapted from the official minutes recorded by Clerk Debbie Swensen
SICOG
Amanda Collins and Nate Mortimer specialize in Rural Development, and have been working with the clerk to find grants for new software and aid with the cost of sewer pond lining. Collins explained to council that the next step in getting grants for the city would be doing a community resident survey to determine what the low to moderate income is for the town. She has a list of all utility accounts for the city of Bancroft, but would like to schedule some time to go through the accounts with the clerk separating out inactive, closed, and industrial accounts before initiating the survey. She would like to have the city council's approval before proceeding with the development block grant process. Collins explained that they will keep the costs down by using their non-profit partners to complete the survey. They plan to reach out to 80% of the residents. If approximately 75% of the residents do not respond they will be required to go door-to-door for the survey. They plan to submit the survey and grant in November. They should be hearing back from T mobile on the software grant by mid August. Amanda asked if the engineers had finished the planning study, which would help qualify the city for funding to line the sewer ponds. Mayor Spencer will contact the engineers and find out where they are at with completing the facility planning study.
Building Permits
1. Troy Tolman did not return the application 2. Billy Chacon—Lean-to Shed 24x10x8 Cm. Permit was approved.
3. Doug Potter-Roof Removal & Repair Cm, Jessica Vawser made a motion to approve the permit for Doug Potter. Cp, Rick Hatch 2nd the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
Council discussed a previous fence permit that violated city codes after council approval. Council approved the
application under the condition that the resident follow the city code. The applicant requested building a 6-foot fence in the front and on the side. After council discussed the special request, the decision was unanimous to not allow the 6-foot fence due to being a code violation and wanting to keep consistency with the fence height and multiple fence applications. Council agreed to approve the permit only under the condition of building a 4-foot fence. The resident had also said the fence would be chain link and it ended up being constructed as a privacy fence. Mayor Spencer explained to the council that he personally went and talked to the resident regarding the decision. Mayor Spencer informed council that the resident was not pleased with the decision, but was informed. Several days later council noticed that the resident deliberately constructed a six-foot privacy fence despite council decision and code violations. The city council agreed to contact the city attorney and see what steps need to be taken with the code violation.
Fencing Materials for Memorial Park
Council discussed putting up a fence at Memorial Park between a resident’s home and the park. Council decided to put in a stained cedar fence. Mayor Spencer suggested checking with the lumber store in Soda to see if they have the materials or can order it in. The city has pipe for the posts but will need to purchase approximately one pallet of concrete. Council estimated that it may cost up to $5,000. Cm, Eric Christensen made a motion to purchase the materials to build the fence, which passed 4-0.
Council and Staff Reports
Councilperson Hatch had a resident ask what the maintenance workers have been doing at the sewer ponds. Maintenance have been mowing down the weeds. Councilperson Vawser asked if the mayor had a chance to talk with maintenance about widening the alleyways. Mayor Spencer asked maintenance to work on alleys and not en-
BRAIN TEASERS
croach on the residents' properties.
Councilmember Vawser had rodeo members confront her about leaky fire hydrants on the rodeo grounds. Maintenance worker Moreland stated that he talked to the committee and will need to wait until the events are over for the year due to having to shut off the water. Maintenance Moreland informed council that it is very expensive to replace hydrants. Maintenance worker Page asked if the committee has paid their reservation fees for using the grounds. The committee has not paid their fees the last two years. Mayor Spencer informed council that he ran across a video on YouTube showing a new type of interchangeable hydrant that may work better and the city would not have to dig it up every time there is a leak. Mayor Spencer explained that it appears to have some type of adapter that slides up and down on a 4" PVC pipe and seals the O-ring. The faucet can be turned on and office with a valve and the cap holds it in the center.
Cm, Vawser was approached by an angry citizen at her workplace regarding the conditions of Gilbert Road. Council agrees that the condition of the road is in poor repair and they need to figure out what the city can afford to do regarding the rehab of the road. Council discussed needing grant money to do a complete renovation of the road and finding match money if required. Mayor Spencer suggested taking the road all the way down to fix the underlying soft spots and then use the asphalt as the base. He will talk to the county and see if they would be willing to blade it a couple times throughout the year to pack it down. The city would then chip seal it the following year or even possibly double chip seal it which would put it back to oil. Mayor Spencer explained that the city has to spread the streets and roads money between all of the street's projects. The challenge for this particular project is that it needs to be completely re-done and the cost is more than an annual budget can produce. Mayor
Spencer will contact the County Road and Bridget Superintendent to see if he would attend a meeting and discuss possibly allowing the city to purchase asphalt and help the city out with blading and packing.
CM Vawser informed the council that the 2nd violation letters are ready to be sent out and the city attorney has advised that it is legal to send a picture of the violation site attached to the letter. Cm, Vawser will email a list of addresses in violation to the council and she asked that each council member add any other addresses in violation.
CM Eiman mentioned that he has a car on his property that will be used by the school for the car smash event. He asked if the school could use the rodeo grounds for the mud volleyball and wrestling events during home coming week. Council is fine with the rodeo grounds being used for school events. Mayor Spencer will have the maintenance workers water down the arena. After the event, the ruts will need to be smoothed out.
CM Eiman will be getting estimates for upgrades at the airport. He asked about the city's property on the North side of the city. He is hoping to put in a shooting range, and has been talking to a company that has a shooting range in Utah regarding safety measurements. The range will have a concrete semi-circle with gravel around the outer edge and three trap houses outside the semi-circle. If the city cannot afford to install power, generators can be used. He is looking at NRA grants that are awarding up to five million dollars for shooting facilities. Council discussed local ranges and mentioned that the Soda Springs range allows shot guns but does not have throwers. CM Hatch asked if it is possible to get an easement from the railroad. Mayor Spencer will check for a deeded access at the courthouse. Cm, Eiman is trying to get a trap and skeet team put together and may eventually propose having the city the city sponsor the high school team.
EVENT CALENDARS
SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY
September 12 – Thursday
Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)
IDAN-HA Movie
MS VB @ Home
September 13 – Friday
Caribou County Senior Dinner
Bridge @ The Senior Center
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie
XC @ Idaho Falls – Tiger/Grizz Invitational
September 14 – Saturday
IDAN-HA Movie
VB @ Wendall
September 15 – Sunday
Presbyterian Services
Caribou Bible Church Services
Catholic Mass (8:30am)
Open Arms Church Services
LDS Services
Hope Lutheran Church
September 16 – Monday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
September 17 – Tuesday
Caribou Quilt Club (10am)
GSSCDC (5:15pm)
September 18– 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
IDAN-HA Movie
MS VB @ Preston VB w/West Side
September 19 – Thursday
Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)
IDAN-HA Movie
MS FB @ West Side
VB @ Declo
MS VB Home XC @ Dayton Pirate Challenge
GRACE
September 12 – Thursday
VB w/Butte JH VB @ Bear Lake P&Z (7pm)
September 13 – Friday
XC @ Idaho Falls
September 14 – Saturday
FB w/Adrian, OR (Twin Falls)
September 15 – Sunday
LDS Services
September 16 – Monday
Preschool Story Hour @ Library
10:30am
Potato Harvest Starts – NO SCHOOL
September 17 – Tuesday
VB @ Grace Lutheran
JV FB w/Malad
September 18 – Wednesday
City Council (6pm)
JH VB w/Aberdeen JH FB w/Aberdeen
September 19 – Thursday
XC @ West Side
JV FB w/West Side VB @ Bear Lake JH XC @ West Side
BANCROFT
September 12 – Thursday VB w/Rockland
September 13 – Friday
FB w/Clark/Watersprings
September 14 – Saturday VB @ Watersprings
September 15 – Sunday
LDS Services
September 17 – Tuesday
MS VB w/Grace Lutheran
September 18 – Wednesday
MS VB w/Mackay
MS FB w/Mackay
September 19 – Thursday
VB @ Mackay
Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
Sept. 13 - Chicken Noodle Casserole, Normandy Veggies, Apricots, Oatmeal Bread, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream (In-House Only)
Sept. 18 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Applesauce, Dilly Bread, Pecan Cookie
LUNCH MENUS
SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU
Monday, September 16
Chicken Burger, Pork & Beans, Fruit, Veggies
Tuesday, September 17
Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit, Veggies
Lunches served with Milk NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU
Wednesday, September 18
Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Rice, Fruit, Veggies
Thursday, September 19
Sloppy Joes, Chips, Fruit, Veggies
Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
Monday, September 16
Tater Tot Casserole, Roll, Baked Squash, Pineapple Crisp
Tuesday, September 17
Pizza Rippers, Tossed Green Salad, Fruit Jell-O
Wednesday, September 18
Super Nachos, Seasoned Baked Squash, Peach Parfait
Thursday, September 19
Walking Tacos, Refried Beans, Pears w/Blueberries
GRACE LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Milk
September 16 to September 20
NO SCHOOL, Potato Harvest
BIRTHDAYS
Dean Checketts, Sept. 2
Sabrina Gummersall, Sept. 8
Thayne Gentry, Sept. 9
Rodney Wood, Sept. 9
Judy Pope, Sept. 9
Jim Johnson, Sept. 10
Kathryn Giles, Sept. 10
Doris Hayden, Sept. 11
Bob Hovanski, Sept. 12
Mike Lloyd, Sept. 12
Gail Roholt, Sept. 12
KenaAnn Moore, Sept. 13
Glenn Barker, Sept. 17
Glayd Christensen, Sept. 17
Ashli Crump, Sept. 17
Jerry Brown, Sept. 18
Clarice Roholt, Sept. 18
Ron Weaver, Sept. 18
Rick Dunn, Sept. 19
Carolyn Smith, Sept. 19
Betty Gentry, Sept. 20
Janiece Hildreth, Sept. 20
Louise Somsen, Sept. 21
Cindy Bunderson, Sept. 21
Howard Pope, Sept. 21
Tom Phelps, Sept. 22
Janeye Perron, Sept. 23
Diane Roholt, Sept. 24
Konni Petersen, Sept. 25
Doris Stephens, Sept. 26
Ian Crofts, Sept. 29
Marthell Fowler, Sept. 29
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
The following stories are summarized from past issues of the Caribou County Sun over the last fifty plus years. The Enterprise thanks Mark Steele for permission to use the contents, and the Grace Public Library for access to the archives.
2019
A nine-year old Thunderjet boat has been refurbished by grant money from the Idaho Parks and Recreation funding from registration fees, Caribou County Sheriff Ric Anderson reported last week. He said no local tax dollars were used for doing inspections, normal patrol, education, rescues, and enforcement on county waterways. The sheriff said four marine deputies are responsible for patrol of the reservoirs in the county.
Many projects were going on at the Chesterfield Town Site over the Labor Day Weekend. Glen, Judy, and Ryan Loveland from Kaysville, Utah were at the Loveland-Simons house as they prepare to close it up for the winter. Work was also being done on the Davids Cabin and the Ruger Dugout. Tar paper has been put on the dugout roofs and dirt and sod will be added to the roofs this upcoming week.
After their opening season win against Ririe High School, Grace’s Lady Grizzlies were not satisfied with the win. “We’ve got a lot of work to do both offensively and defensively,” commented Grace Coach Ray Yamauchi. With three matches per week, and all three matches against 3-A sized schools, Grace definitely needed to be playing better than their opening week. On Wednesday night Grace played host to Shelley and Bear Lake. Grace lost to Shelley 25-18. “We actually played quite well defensively. We just had trouble generating much offensively,” stated Coach Yamauchi.
The Grace cross-country team achieved several historic “firsts” for its program while competing at the Cardinal Classic this past Saturday. A record-breaking number of 36 Grace runners helped the team earn a score in five different races; the boys and girls junior high teams each earned their highest places ever at the Classic, taking 8th and 10th places, respectively. The high school boys varsity also earned its highest place ever against a slew of powerhouse teams from around the region. Adding to the lit of team accomplishments were the boys JV team and the varsity girls team, who had their first ever scoring teams for this meet.
2014 Horse Play Day was held at the Caribou County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Play day features competition for different skill levels. Novice allows riders to walk or trot the games and an open level allows the riders to trot and canter through the games. Games include tortoise race, ride and lead, red light green light, egg and spoon, pony express, flag race, rope race, 10 bucket race, barrel race and pole bending. Ribbons were awarded.
2004
The Idaho Department of Water Resources has ordered the dissolving of the Bancroft-Lund Ground Water Management Area and has also issued a moratorium prohibiting most new appropriations of water. IDWR Director Karl Dreher, in a legal notice, rescinded the order establishing a Bancroft-Lund Ground Water Management Area in 1991. Water rights were decreed in 1995 in that area and a water district established. Dreher said that ground water management area was no longer needed to administer the water rights, but that a moratorium on new consumptive water rights applications would be placed on the area. The department will consider applications for domestic, municipal, and nonconsumptive ground water use. Ground water levels in the Bancroft-Lund area declined approximately 10 to 15 feet from 1985 to 2004. Additional appropriations of water must be limited to prevent further ground water level
declines, the department said.
Caribou Memorial Hospital Foundation elected new officers for the coming year at their monthly meeting held Sept 2. Bart Simmons, recently retired school superintendent from Grace, was elected president, taking the reins from Lawrence Rigby, retired superintendent from Soda Springs. Kaye Pallante, a foundation board member, was elected vice president. Dawn Corbett, who is also in the hospital’s board of directors, was elected to continue to serve as the foundation’s secretary. Frank Chadwick, a former hospital board member, was re-elected treasurer. The foundation is currently planning its first annual Parade of Trees, which will be held during the week of Nov. 28. The foundation has purchased Christmas trees and decorations. The trees will be decorated by hospital departments and other volunteers, and will be shown to the public in the front entryway of the hospital.
There are three foreign exchange students attending Soda Springs High School this year, one each from Sweden, Germany, and Mexico. Emile Lantz was met in Pocatello by her host family, Gary and Robbie Lemarr, their son Drew, and their daughter Celeste as she arrived from Helsingborg, Sweden. Her parents are both artists. Melanie Mier came to the United States from Meckenbeuren in Germany. Her host parents are Jack and Dana Crist. Her father is a university lecturer, and her mother is a technician. Maria Solis is from Arizaba, Mexico. Her father is an engineer, and her mother is a stay at home mom. Her host mother is Adele Allen. The girls stated that they would all like to belong to a swim team in Pocatello.
1999
Soda Springs city crews worked top replace a valve at a Geyser last Wednesday morning. Once the faulty valve was taken off, crews had to get the new one bolted in before they could turn the water on again. In 25 years, the valve has had to be replaced three times.
After thrashing the Aberdeen Tigers 22-14 last week, the Challis Vikings had an air of total confidence coming into Friday night’s competition against the Grace Grizzlies. The Vikings boast a potent offense behind the running of Junior Ike Folsom. Folsom was named Prep Athlete of the Week for his 303-yard effort against Aberdeen. That confidence was shattered in the first play when Grizzly running back Jason Stoddard took the opening hand-off and scampered 53 yard through the Challis defenders. The drive was capped with an 11-yard touch-down pass from the quarterback Rawlee Yamauchi to wide receiver Kevin Smith.
Don Aslett is coming to Soda Springs! All ladies have a special treat coming on Spet. 11. Don Aslett, world-renowned author, speaker, founder of Varsity Contractors, Dean of Clean, Don Juan of the John, will be at the Hooper LDS Church multipurpose room to present “How to Have a 48-Hour Day” and “De-Clutter Our Lives.” All ladies are invited.
1994
North Gem School District welcomed third grade teacher Sam Wadsworth to its teaching staff for the 1994 school year. Wadsworth moved to Bancroft with his wife Kristine and their sons Dustin, Skyler, Samuel, and Ethan. Sharon Wistisen has also joined the faculty at North Gem, teaching English I, English II, and speech. Second semester, she will teach a drama class and will produce an all-school play. She is also one of the junior high advisors. Wistisen and her husband Rulon will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary soon. They live on the Wistisen family farm west of Bancroft, where they have raised their five children—Janine, Bruce, Brian, Charlene, and Coreen. Rulon and all the children are North Gem graduates. Homecoming week was in full
swing at North Gem High School. The royalty tryout assembly was conducted by Student Body President Stephanie Hebdon and Vice President Dawn Yost. Chosen as queen is Audra Bredehoft, daughter of LuAnn and Larry Bredehoft. King is Ryan Faulkner, son of RaeLee and Monte Faulkner. The senior attendants are Wendy Yost, daughter of Vicki and Date Yost, and Cody Hansen, son of Betty Sparrow. Representing the junior clas are Tanya Yost, daughter of Shauna and Monty Yost, and Tom Cellan, son of Dianne and Glen Cellan. Sophomores are Launi Neibaur, daughter of Jackie and Chad Neibaur, and Randy Rindlisbaker, son of Eugene and Layne Rindlisbaker. Freshmen: Raini Yost, daughter of Sherry and Gordon Yost, and Corry Hatch, son of Kathy and Terry Hatch.
The Royal Neighbor lodge reconvened meetings on Friday at the Enders, following a summer recess. Oracle Catherine Moore conducted. Catherin, Grace Trujillo and Viola Winchell served as co-hostesses. Following refreshments Pinochle was played with prizes going to Melva Cook, high, Louise Young, low. Bingo prizes were plentiful, with everyone winning a prize. The drawing was won by Louise Young and the travel prize by Helen Isle. Edna Larsen, Bernadine McNeal and Mellie Humphreys will be co-hostesses for October.
1984
Janet Tolman reported that “The members of the Ira Call family [are attempting to] refurbish the pioneer home of their ancestors. Around July 24 the families of four of these members, at least, came to Chesterfield with their motorhomes, campers, and some even stayed in the schoolhouse the Chesterfield Foundation had been repairing, so that they could make the first attempt at such a project. According to Joel Davids of Bancroft, who is a great-grandson of Ira Call and one of his wives, it took four men working a total of 112 hours over that weekend to haul out about 10 tons of debris to even get started. After that was moved, they found that the floor was uneven and needed jacking up in many places, and replacement in others. They leveled the whole building, jacked up and stabilized the roof, putting a cable over the rafters, in all directions. They rebuilt an inner wall that had deteriorated an was needed to hold the roof in place, pulled the chimney back in place, and stabilized it. Following the instruction of people who do this sort of thing for a living and are refurbishing the homes in Nauvoo, Illinois for the church, they took pictures of every angle, in sets of two, in case of one not turning out, both to show the progress, as well as to know what still had to be done. They kept a sample of the plaster so that they would have that as a keepsake of the original building material. They plan to replaster the whole house.
The total cost of restoring the house at this point is $592, not counting the labor, which these days would exceed the cost by about four times. All of this expense has been met and it is planned to keep the bills paid as they do the work.
Labor Day weekend the family met again to replace the shingles on the roof. They are attempting to preserve the home now, with the restoration coming later.
Lowell Call, son of the late Joseph C. Call and Myrtle Eliason Call is the family member who has taken the lead in this project. This is one of his contributions to genealogy, as his father before him gathered information concerning the descendants of the noble ancestor, Ira Call, and printed it in book form.
This home is located on top of a hill to the south of the original square that Chesterfield Foundation plans to restore, but will be a showplace like the rest of the buildings.
Relics are being collected all the time by many people, but the Foundation has the dream of buying and
restoring these original buildings on their lots where they were built and making them available for tours by the public so that people of the West can see just how their ancestors lived—no indoor plumbing at all including bathrooms, cold hard floors, and only bare necessities.
The city of Nauvoo is being restored at the present rime, with the skills these pioneers used to sustain themselves and their families being displayed. It is considered a showplace of the middle states, with many thousands of visitors each year touring the area.
The dream to refurbish the old homesteads of Chesterfield is the original idea of Craig Call, another descendant of these pioneers, who was born and raised in Soda Springs, but lives now in Provo, Utah. He was newly elected to the Utah State Legislature from his area.
This dream is shared by Gary Hatch of Chesterfield, who, having gained his education, been out in the world, and seeing how it is turning out, returned to farm in Chesterfield and raise his family there.
They have the support of such area people as Jean (Cube) Treasure, Joel Davids, Ada Smith, and Elaine Johnson, all of whom have served on the board of directors of the Chesterfield Foundation the five years it has been in operation.
Much has been accomplished in that time. A book about the original pioneers has been printed and the schoolhouse on the original townsite has been purchased and restored to the point that family reunions dances, and other parties can be held there, especially the Memorial Day activities each year.”
1969
Stanley Patterson, his son Brett, and his father were logging up 8-Mile Saturday when a tree nearly fell on them. The senior Patterson swung around to avoid being hit and his saw hit Stan in the knee. They bandaged the knee as best they could and went on with their work. Then a stick flew up and hit Stan in the eye. All in all, Stan ended up with 12 stitches in his knee and four stitches in his eyebrow. Tosoiba TOPS queen for the month of August was Carma Carver with a total weight loss of 10 pounds. First runner-up to the queen was JoAnn Lloyd second runner-up was Sonja Woolsey. On Sept. 27, at the Presbyterian Church, Soda Springs, a day of area recognition will be held for all TOPS members of Eastern Idaho.
Too early to tell how good, but sea-run steelhead fishing season in Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon rivers is in the offing. From mid-September on through the fall until winter freeze-up ends the sport, anglers will be out trying their luck. So far, 115,000 steelhead have been counted at Bonneville Dam on the lower Columbia River, but the tally dropped to 59,000 at The Dalles.
IDAN-HA THEATRE
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Thursday, September 12
Friday, September 13 Saturday, September 14
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice (PG-13)
Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife.
Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5) Wednesday, September 18
6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. (All seats $5)
208-547-3282
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Idaho Code 63-1311A, of a public hearing to be held by the City of Soda Springs City Council at Soda Springs City Hall, 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, ID, on September 18, 2024, at 6:15 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider public comment regarding a proposal to increase water & sewer capacity fees in excess of five percent (5%). The purpose of the fee increase is to help defray the costs of future improvements to the water & sewer systems. Citizens are encouraged to provide written and oral testimony. The proposal may be reviewed at Soda Springs City Hall during regular business hours, 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday.
The Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of hearing public comments on proposed rate increases that exceed 5% on the following services:
Water Resolution 2024-3
Sewer Resolution 2024-1
Public is welcome to comment on proposed rate increases under 5%.
Power Resolution 2024-2
Rate increase 3%
Garbage Resolution 2024-4
Rate increase 4.9%
Fee Schedule Resolution 2024-5
A complete schedule of rates is available at City Hall. The proposed effective date is OCTOBER 1, 2024. The public is invited to attend, and public comment is encouraged.
All persons present shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the City Clerk at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276. Email andreah@sodaspringsid.com
Andrea Haderlie, City Clerk
Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact Soda Springs City Hall before the meeting by calling 5472600.
Publish: September 5th & 12th, 2024
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CITY OF BANCROFT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 307
AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $736,151.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES
AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF BANCROFT, IDAHO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bancroft, Caribou County, Idaho:
Section 1: That the sum of $736,151.00 be, and the same is hereby appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Bancroft, Caribou County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024.
Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows:
General Fund 547,492.00
Water 128,000.00
Sewer 32,000.00
Garbage 28,659.00
Total Appropriations 736,151.00
Section 3: That a general tax levy of $215,917 on all taxable property within the City of Bancroft be levied for the general purposes of said City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024.
Section 4: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5: The City Clerk of the city of Bancroft is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the County Commissioners of Caribou County, Idaho, in accordance with Idaho Code 50- 1003 and 63-804.
Section 6: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval and publication in one issue of the Idaho Enterprise, the official newspaper of said City. PASSED under suspension of rules upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted an Ordinance of the City of Bancroft, Caribou County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the Bancroft City Council held on the 9th day of September, 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Bancroft, Idaho, this 9th day of September, 2024.
LuCus H. Spencer, Mayor ATTEST:
Debbie Swensen, City Clerk
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NEWS OF RECORD
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF
Alexander James Beers, Idaho Falls, fail to stop and/ or yield, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tyson Lee Blake, Layton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Koy N Brown, Woodruff, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Porter Ben Franson, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Amanda Leigh Hansen, Grace, fail to register vehicle annually $10.50, costs
$56.50
Carter Elliott Gainer, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Naoto Ishii, Lawrenceville, improper or unsafe lane change, $33.50, costs $56.50
Shaine O Laughter, Tuba City, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Regina Yinkwan Li, Dublin, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Xing Li, Albertson, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Carlos Kenneth Lucka, Salt Lake City, speeding,
$33.50, costs $56.50
Jaxon W Mueller, Morgan, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
Benjamin Craig Olson, La Grande, speeding, $#3.50, costs $56.50
Jackson L Peck, Idaho Falls, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Brigham David Renfroe, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Michalene Ridlisbaker, Bancroft, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs
$56.50
Bryant Clayton Robison, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Renato Elias Rodriguez, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Caden Douglas Stoll, Mountain View, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Jason Burke Ward, North Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Daniel Keith Webster, Magrath, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
2025 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget 10/01/2024 - 9/30/2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Grace Cemetery of Caribou County, Idaho, will meet on September 11, 2024 at the hour of 7:00 at the location of 949 River Rd for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to fund the Maintenance and Operation budget for the next fiscal year, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said tentative budget; and that the following table sets the amounts to be appropriated for the next fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025 by said district, to-wit: The proposed budget is based on the analysis of anticipated revenue as is reflected in the following schedule:
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2025 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget
10/01/2024 - 9/30/2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Bancroft Cemetery District of Caribou County, Idaho, will meet on September 13, 2024, at the hour of 7:00 p m at the location of 1079 Old Highway 30 Bancroft, Idaho, 83217
for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to fund the Maintenance and Operation budget for the next fiscal year, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said tentative budget; and that the following table sets the amounts to be appropriated for the next fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025 by said district, to-wit:
The proposed budget is based on the analysis of anticipated revenue as is reflected in the following schedule:
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SODA SPRINGS POLICE
Mauricio Arredondo Medina, Soda Springs, operate vehicle without a current or valid class d/operators license, $150.00, costs $157.50
Qing Bai, San Diego, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Tallen Michael Bannister, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Michael S Boyd, San Jose, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Mingrui Chen, State College, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of an emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, costs $56.50
Peter George Davies, St. George, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tristen Samuel Frey, McMinnville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
William T Johnson, Medina, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Christopher Sung Kim, Layton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Luke Douglas Langan,
Frisco, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Linda R Macarty, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Cy K Morrison, McCammon, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Olivier Norbert Jean Saint Paul, Bethesda, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs
$56.50
Arturo Solistrujillo, Downey, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Zhenshan Zuo, Las Vegas, speeding, $33.50, costs
$56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Tyler G Anderson, Ogden, driving under the influence,
$497.50, costs $202.50, 90 days jail, 88 days jail suspended, 2 days credit time served, 90 days drivers license suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: SSPD
Jessica Jay Carpenter, Soda Springs, commercial burglary (1st offense), $142.50, costs $234.14, 2 months probation – Agency:
SSPD
Robert Henderson Ladner,
Grace, no contact order violation, $512.50, costs $237.50, 360 days jail, 180 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: CCSD Carlos Kenneth Lucka, Salt Lake City, possession of marijuana, $102.50, costs $197.50 – Agency: CCSO Jesse Lee Nava, Soda Springs, driving under the influence, $497.50, costs $303.50, 90 days jail, 86 days jail suspended, 4 days credit time served, 90 days drivers license suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: CCSO
Craig J Perkins, Soda Springs, battery, $442.50, suspended $200.00, costs $157.50, 45 days jail, 45 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: SSPD Korry Barlow Smedley, Soda Springs, driving under the influence, $197.50, costs $202.50, 179 days jail, 165 days jail suspended, 14 days credit time served, 180 days drivers license suspended, 24 months probation – Agency: CCSO
Karla Dawn Peck
October 6, 1946 ~ September 1, 2024
Karla Dawn Peck was born the first daughter and second child to Wayne George and Elaine Robbins Peck in Soda Springs, Idaho on October 6, 1946. She joined her big brother, Clinton at home and they had a lifetime of experiences together. She passed away on Sunday night, September 1st at the home of her brother and sister-in-law in Niter (Grace) Idaho.
Karla Dawn went to grade school and high school in Grace. She attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City for one year. She graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with an Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development Degree.
She served a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the San Antonio, Texas Mission. She learned Spanish and began a life-long pursuit of the Spanish language and a love for the Spanish-speaking people.
Karla Dawn served as a Temple Ordinance worker in both the Logan, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho Temples. She served faithfully for 12 years and loved being in the temple among her friends and serving those who attended.
She felt that her greatest achievement in life was teaching children. She taught 1st grade for over 25 years. She taught 5th grade one year before retiring. Then she became a reading specialist in the Grace Elementary. She willingly took on the challenge of teaching a young boy, Knighton Bodily, who was diagnosed with brain tumors, and she was told he was not capable of learning. She loved Knighton and together they learned to communicate and sing, and he learned proper manners. They were together for 3 years before the family moved. During that time, she arranged a “class field trip” with the help of Craig Wilker and took Knighton on a sleigh ride to feed the cattle. After this time, she became an aide in Terri Peterborg’s first grade class, where she worked until a few weeks before her death.
Karla Dawn loved her Savior and
had a deep and abiding testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Next to the Savior, she loved her family and the children she taught. She served faithfully as a visiting teacher and minister all of her adult life, and fulfilled every calling given to her in the church. She loved music and singing in the ward choir.
As a family we are so grateful for some very special friends who helped serve her in her last days and also for the hospice people who were so kind and helpful.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her brother Clinton and wife Cheri, nephews Duane (Suzanne), Doyle (Magda) and Kevin (Josnerys), and 12 grand nieces and nephews with 5 great grand nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Thatcher/Williams Ward Building, 2060 Niter Bench Rd., Grace at 11:00 on Monday, September 9, 2024. Visitations were held on Sunday evening, September 8 from 7-8 at the Church and also Monday morning before the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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Soda Springs School District #150 Proposes Bond for New High School and Elementary Additions
The Soda Springs School District #150 continually monitors the functional condition and projected lifespan of existing facilities, as well as the capacity and projected student growth at each school. Based on current circumstances, the district has announced plans to seek a bond to fund the construction of a new high school and an expansion to Thirkill Elementary School.
The bond proposal includes funding for a replacement high school, situated on the existing high school property, which will be designed to meet current educational needs. Benefits of a new high school include additional classroom spaces and the elimination of detached modular classrooms, added security measures, student commons/ cafeteria, functional and efficient heating and cooling, ADA upgrades, additional gymnasium, higher capacity auditorium, more parking and revised vehicle/bus circulation to provide better access in and out of the high school.
In addition to a new high school, the bond will finance an expansion at Thirkill Elementary. Additional classrooms at Thirkill will facilitate moving 5th grade students from the middle school into the elementary school. The expansion will also include a new gymnasium which is being designed to benefit both the elementary school students and community programs. Finally, the project will enhance parking as well as
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To inform the public and answer any questions, the district will hold a community meeting on September 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. During the meeting, district officials will provide details about the bond proposal and how it will impact local taxpayers. They will also discuss the expected timeline for design, construction and how the new facilities will benefit the district’s plan for continuous improvement.
We encourage all members of the community to attend this meeting. It’s important for residents to understand the impact this bond can have on our schools and our community.
The Soda Springs School District is committed to transparency and ensuring that voters are fully informed before the bond election on November 5th.
For more information about the bond proposal or the community meeting, residents can visit the district’s website or contact the school district office.
Community Meeting Details:
• What: Community meeting to discuss the proposed bond for a new high school and additions to Thirkill Elementary
• When: September 19th, 7:00 p.m.
• Where: Soda Springs High School Auditorium
France and discover 17,000-year-old drawings now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings
1959 American western series “Bonanza” starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon premieres on NBC-TV
1964 Film that started Spaghetti Western genre “A Fistful of Dollars’ premieres, directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood in his first leading role
1992 Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to go into space (aboard Endeavour STS-47)
2018 Oldest known human drawing discovered, a hashtag-like abstract drawing with re ochre, 73,000 years old, in Blombose Cave, South Africa published in “Nature”
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Young Cardinals Continue To Grow
Jody Reeves
Success and growth cannot always be measured by numbers. With another big loss to a non-conference foe last week, it would be easy to throw in the towel on the Cardinal football season and have a negative mindset. Before everyone piles on with the sarcasm and criticism, I ask you to give the new coaching staff along with a very young roster the chance to learn and grow from these early season losses. It can be difficult to have a successful season when a team is full of experienced athletes and a well-established system, let alone a team full of varsity inexperienced players and a coaching staff that has had very little time to implement a new system. Yes, you can look at last week's 43-0 drubbing as just the latest in a long string of disappointments but you
can also say that it was just another stepping stone on a path forward that will with time produce a winning strategy.
Last week's game did leave a little to be desired by the numbers, especially on the offensive side of the ball. The Cardinals had very little success moving the ball. Soda was once again a little outsized on the line, making it very difficult for the quarterback and running backs to execute plays. On the defensive side of the ball, the Cardinals did have moments that were impressive despite missing one of their key players, Cole Garbett, who was sidelined for this match up. The Cardinal defense did make a big stand on the opening drive of the game, stopping the Cougars on the twelve yard line turning the ball over on downs. The offense was not able to move the ball and was forced to punt. The kicking
Lady Cowboys Split At Tri-Match
Jody Reeves
The North Gem volleyball team made the short trip to Pocatello to play in a tri-match with Grace Lutheran and Sho-Ban last Saturday. In these matchups, the Cowboys saw both ends of the spectrum in the conference. Grace Lutheran are currently the top dogs in the conference as well as one of the top teams in the state. Sho-Ban, on the other hand, sits towards the bottom as a team that has some growing to do.
The Lady Cowboys started the day playing Grace Lutheran. Whether it was the earlier start or the early season both teams struggled as the first game began. Each team had several shanked passes and hits into the net. As things finally got going the teams were able to get some rallies going and the game was tied at seven points a piece. At that point Grace Lutheran was able to clean things up a little while the Cowboys continued to make some errors. The Royals took the lead and when it reached 14-8 North Gem called a timeout. Out of the timeout Grace Lutheran continued to build the lead and despite all of the Cowboys efforts to get back into
the game North Gem lost the first set 25-13.
In the second set the score was once again close through the first several points with a tie coming at four points a piece. Once again Cowboy miscues and Grace Lutheran’s execution resulted in the Royals pulling away. Late in the set North Gem would add some points but it was ultimately too little too late and the Cowboys went down in set two 25-10.
In set three, Grace Lutheran would not waste any time pulling away from the Cowboys jumping out to a 10-4 lead. North Gem would attempt to mount a comeback getting the score to 13-9 before being unable to score again in the set. The Royals scored the final twelve points winning the set 25-9 and taking the match 3-0.
In their second match of the day the North Gem Cowboys would be the aggressors taking down Sho-Ban in three straight sets. Those set scores were 25-6, 25-5, and 25-5. Coach Camille Yost stated, “It was a good game for younger players to get in and have some experience.”
The Cowboys will next be in action at home on Thursday when they host Rockland.
game was an area of trouble for the Cardinals as they had several short punts that gave Firth a short field to work with. The Cougars capitalized on some of those short drives and took a 21-0 lead into the locker room at the half. The Soda defense did force a punt and another turnover on downs in the first half but missteps and penalties on the offense made moving the ball very difficult.
In the third quarter there was very little action in the game. Soda started out the second half by throwing an interception on a third and long, giving the ball back to the Cougars. Firth put together a slow methodical drive using up a lot of clock and scoring with just over four minutes left in the third quarter. On the next possession Soda Springs was unable to move the ball once again and went three and out and the quarter would end with the score holding
at 27-0.
Firth scored on the opening play of the fourth quarter to increase that score to 35-0. Soda finally caught some breaks on the next possession with some big penalties going in their favor along with a great pass to Dunford from Harrison. Despite having a first and goal, Soda was unable to convert the big play into a score and turned the ball over on downs. Firth answered by going ninety-one yards, using up more clock and scoring going up 43-0. From there the clock would run out for the Cardinals sending them to their second consecutive 0-3 start to the season.
The Cardinals will get this week off with a bye before traveling to Marsh Valley for another tough matchup. Soda Springs will use the extra time off to decide how they will respond to a tough start to the season.
Tigert Middle School holds first Cross Country meet of year
Soda Springs Tigert Middle School Cardinals stepped up to the line for their first cross country meet of the year this past Saturday. It just happened to be on their home course. The excitement was high with 10 girls competing for Soda Springs, with eight of those runners being novice 6th Graders and the first time racers.
Anna Uskoski got out fast with a mile left in the race, She took the lead and held it, finishing four seconds in front of the next runner with a time of 11:26. Finishing second for the team in 38th was Ellie Moldenhauer with a time of 13:23. A good pack of four girls were closely behind, Avery Winward 13:29, Nicole Tafalla 13:39, Clara Lundquist 13:41, and Danalee Frandsen 13:43. With 100 meter left Gentry Frandsen pushed through passing a few competitors right before the finish line with the time of 14:11. Eden Galloway kept Gentry in her site through most of the race, crossing the line shortly behind her with a time of 14:18. Closing out the race for the Car-
dinals were Eddilyn Hill 15:23, Kelsey Gini 17:21, and Kaitlyn Mix 18:10.
Final Standings: Eagle rock, 46 Firth, 86 Malad, 103 Preston, 146 Soda Springs, 162
In the boys race. Rubin Uskoski ran strong from start to finish, crossing the line in fifth place, with the time of 10:42. Newcomer to cross country this year, 6th grader Wyatt Dillworth, battled with a group of boys running tight together finishing the course in 12:10. James Birch was next with 13:48. Andrew Even 14:02, Daniel Beutler 14:08, and Calvin Renfroe 14:13, finished in the top six for the soda Springs Cardinals. Not far behind, and giving top effort were Leif Harris 14:57 and Stuart Birch 16:25. “Today was a great day,” commented Coach Sue Goodenough. “We’re just starting to see what these kids are capable of.”
The Football Moms set up a banner for the team to run through at the game's opening.
The new coaches, as well as the team, are getting more familiar with each other as the season progresses.
As the young team spends more time together, they should start to click more and more often.
The Cardinals offense had trouble getting past Firth's defense, although they did have some good runs.
Cards Top Grizz In Competitive Match
Jody Reeves
The Grizzly Den inside Grace High School was the place to be in Caribou County last Thursday. That is where two very good up and coming volleyball teams did battle. Despite the difference in classifications some of the old feelings of a cross county rivalry remain whenever the Grace Grizzlies and the Soda Springs Cardinals face off. An enthusiastic crowd that featured student sections in full throat were treated to a very entertaining competition. The two teams are very evenly matched in both skill and make up of players. Each team has some good size at the net as well as great back row players that had some big digs. Both teams are also led by young coaches early in their careers who are each also former players for the teams they now head.
Let's get into the action. In game one of this best of five match the Cardinals jumped out to the early lead. This was helped by several hits from the Grizzlies going long out of bounds. With the lead growing to six points Grace called the first timeout to try to settle down and correct some of their long hits. Out of the timeout Grace did get the lead cut to two points but the Cardinals appeared to be more comfortable and confident in their offense and took the lead back to five points. With a four point defi-
cit and the Cardinals closing in on the victory Grace called another timeout. The Grizzlies came out of the timeout hungry to get back into the game outscoring the Cardinals five to two making the score 23-22 in Soda's favor. Soda got the last say however as they finished off the game winning 25-22.
With the momentum now in their favor Soda took the early lead in the second set. The lead did not last long however as Grace would battle back tying the game up at seven. After the Grizzlies took their first lead of the night on the next play, Soda took their first timeout. Over the next several volleys there was some great net play as Eddins, Jorgensen, Williams and Olenslager took some big swings for Grace while Somsen, Green and Hopkins worked on building a wall getting some good blocks for Soda. The Grizzlies got the advantage in this set and took the lead to 24-18. Soda made one last effort to stay alive in this one by making a long tip that grabbed the back line. That was as close as they would get, however, as Grace scored on the next play finishing set two with the largest set win of the night 25-19.
In set three, the game was close in the early going, eventually getting tied up at six points a piece. The Grizzlies then grabbed the ever changing momentum swings and held the lead
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sity race had 231 racers. The boys varsity race also saw a new course record set by Habtamu Wetzel from Star Valley Wyoming with a time of 15:50.13
The girls varsity race had twenty-nine teams compete with Grace finishing at seventeenth and Soda coming in at an impressive third. Soda’s Lizzie Beutler finished seventh individually and Grace’s Cally Coleman became the Grizzlies first ever top twenty medal recipient when she placed eleventh individually.
I chatted briefly with each head coach of the two local schools.
Coach Horsley stated, “I was pretty happy with our girls. That's pretty good for the little guys to hang with
the big guys and be competitive. Our boys are young and I think they are going to continue to improve as well.”
Coach Smith from Grace commented, “This is the first cross country season for half of the kids on the team. I feel like the pieces are starting to come together, where every week it seems like a different kid is making breakthroughs and they are coming together as a team.”
Next up for both the Grizzlies and the Cardinals is yet another large competitive meet. On Friday both schools will travel to Idaho Falls to compete in the Tiger/Grizz Invitational. All of the varsity results from the Cardinal Classic are listed with this article.
for the next several minutes. With the Grizzlies closing in on the win leading 22-17 the Cardinals came soaring back. A big block by Whitworth and Green followed by some great serving by Somsen saw the game tied once again at 22. After leading by five points Grace finished the set being outscored eight to one and the Cardinals got the big comeback win in the set 25-23.
The fourth set was chock full of drama. Grace jumped up to an early five point lead and Soda took a timeout. Out of the timeout the Cardinals would fly back into the match and close the gap to just two. The back and forth battle would continue for the majority of the next several serves with Grace calling a timeout of their own, leading 17-16. Soda came out of the timeout the aggressors and got their first lead of the set eventually going up 20-18. It was at this moment that Grace was forced to make an injury substitution when Olenslager had to leave the game with a bloody nose. Her replacement sophomore Amanda Cooper cold off of the bench had an immediate impact scoring on her first hit. However the Cardinals would take the ball right back and with the young Anna Davis serving, Soda pushed the score to 2419. A long rally that saw a number of incredible plays on both sides of the court ended with the ball hitting and
Soda Springs Girls
Lizzie Beutler (7) 21:00.52
India Galloway (21) 21:31.71
Ellie Wood (29) 21:56.54
Rebekah Evans (38) 22:20.69
Rosie Harris (77) 23:35.35
Courtnee Gronning (82) 23:39.97
Mollie Renfroe (131) 25:10.07
Grace Girls
Cally Coleman (11) 21:05.46
Kallie Stoddard (76) 23:35.17
Lilly Gilbert (101) 24:17.92
Breanna Heer (123) 24:56.48
Shaston Lloyd (159) 26:00.28
Hayden Ball (186) 28:52.42
Cowboys Stumble On The Road
Jody Reeves
The Cowboys entered week two of the season coming off of a huge week one Homecoming win. That big win combined with Shoshone’s week one loss to a 2A JV team had North Gem feeling confident in their ability to grab their second win of the season. Meanwhile the Indians were determined to not start the season with two losses. A season ago these two teams met up at North Gem with the Cowboys winning that game 50-14. This year’s game took place in Shoshone with a much different outcome.
North Gem received the opening kickoff and started with good field position on their own forty-three yard line. The good position would not help as the Cowboys were forced to punt after a pair of false start penalties. On the ensuing possession the Indians put together a good drive
setting up in a good scoring position. North Gem would stiffen on defense and end up causing a turnover. The good times wouldn't last however as on the very next play the Cowboys fumbled the ball themselves and Shoshone would take advantage by punching in a score taking the lead 6-0. Rusty Hatch returned the kickoff across midfield setting up the Cowboys with good field position again. This time North Gem would take advantage of the short field and score a touchdown themselves followed by a successful two point conversion taking an 8-6 lead. The first quarter ended with that same score and Shoshone on the move.
It didn't take the Indians long to score in the second as they retook the lead 14-8. Once again the Cowboys would get a good starting field position around midfield. The larger, more experienced line of the Indians began giving the Cowboys
problems. On a fourth and short Hatch attempted to sneak the ball for a first down but would fail turning the ball over on downs. The Shoshone offense kept the Cowboys on their heels by using a balanced attack of up the middle runs combined with down field passes. The Indians scored once again on one of those passes and converted the two point conversion extending the lead to 22-8. The Cowboys struggled in the closing seconds of the half with a bad pitch followed by a sack forcing another punt.
Shoshone then controlled the ball for much of the third quarter while adding another score pushing the lead to twenty points at 28-8. Every yard for the Cowboys had to be fought for as the large Shoshone defense kept the dynamic running of Hatch and Yost in check for much of the game. After yet another good starting field position the Cowboys
rolling on the outside of the antenna kept Grace alive. Eddins followed up that close call with a kill. That combined with some clutch serving by Zulu had the Grizzlies right back in the game as the score was tied once again at twenty-four. The Lady Cardinals would not let the game go as they would score the final two points winning the set 26-24 and taking the match 3-1.
This was an incredible match to watch with every set being close and hard fought. Despite the great competitive play by both teams each coach saw areas that they would like to work on but nonetheless they were both proud of their girls ability to battle back when being down on the scoreboard. Coach Johnson for the Cardinals highlighted McKartie Green who she said had been flying under the radar but had some great moments in this match. Coach Christensen pointed out the play of Lakelynn Zulu who had some great serving on the night to help keep the Grizzlies in the game.
The Grizzlies have a tough week this week as they will face Murtaugh on Wednesday then conference rival Butte County at home on Thursday. Meanwhile Soda Springs will get a little break before heading to Wendell on Saturday for a tri-match with Wendell and Aberdeen.
Soda Springs Boys
Landon Moldenhauer (33) 18:26.44
Jonathan Beutler (62) 19:08.26
Kage Kirby (115) 19:58.42
Dre Lloyd (134) 20:24.21
Jaxon Horsley (141) 20:35.04
Grace Boys
Adrian Mejia (30) 18:18.42
Brock Johnson (43) 18:42.26
Colt Coleman (92) 19:34.77
Jonah Wilkerson (133) 20:23.25
Laexin VanGass (204) 22:33.44
Cutler Andersen (211) 23:22.13
would cause more self injury by turning the ball over with a fumble. The defense did make a stand and responded by forcing a punt. The Cowboys would be pinned deep with that punt but with a combination of no huddle and mixing of plays moved the ball down the field with Yost finally finding the endzone for six more points for the Cowboys. The long drive did use a lot of clock, leaving only 2:29 left in the game. North Gem would attempt and nearly recover the onside kick. With the clock on the side of the Indians, Shoshone only needed to get one first down before going to the victory formation handing North Gem their first loss of the season with a final score of 28-14.
The Cowboys will regroup and look to get back into the win column when they host Watersprings on Friday with a 4 o’clock kickoff time.
The Lady Grizzlies waiting to cheer for their starters.
The Lady Cardinals await the announcement of the starting line-up. The Cards would get the win 3-1 in this match.
Grizz Win Big On Homecoming
Jody Reeves
The Grace Grizzlies earned a big homecoming win last week when they took down the Murtaugh Red Devils 50-26. It was a great team win with six different Grizzlies putting points on the board for the offense and some big plays on defense.
The Red Devils started the game on offense and moved the ball up to midfield before getting stopped on fourth down and the Grizzlies took over. It wouldn't take long for Grace to score. On their first offensive play of the game Draper hit Hill on a quick pass that Hill took fifty three yards to the house. Smith then ran over a defender to earn the two point conversion putting Grace up 8-0. Murtaugh would make a good attempt at answering back, driving all the way to the twenty yard line of Grace. The Grizzly defense held strong at that point again holding the Red Devils on fourth down and giving the ball back to the offense. The first quarter came to a close with Grace holding the one score lead.
The Grizzlies struck fast again in the second quarter with Draper going back to Hill this time for a seventy-two yard touchdown catch and run. That would be the first score for the Grizzlies in the second quarter in what would become their most productive of the game. After the ensuing kickoff Balczeski caused a fumble when he ran down the quarterback knocking the ball lose before he could throw it. Williams recovered the ball for Grace, setting the offense up in good field position. Grace scored fast once again when they used Welch who typically plays offensive line to run in a twenty yard handoff. Draper called his own number for the two point conversion and Grace pushed the lead to 22-0. The Grizzlies were just getting started. On the next defensive possession Cooper Andersen tipped then intercepted a pass returning twenty yards before getting tackled. Grace once again had good field position. Chase Smith earned the next score for Grace on a twenty yard run of his own followed by a two point conversion by Andersen. The Grizzlies now led 30-0.
Murtaugh would finally be able to mount a drive of their own scoring on a one yard run putting the score at 30-6. With the half winding down Hill struck one more time on yet another long catch and run this time going sixty-four yards for the score. Smith added the two point conversion and the Grizzlies went into halftime leading 38-6.
At halftime the Homecoming Royalty was introduced to the crowd with King and Queen Brett Hobbs and Alex Andrus. The rest of the royalty included Karlie Christensen, Landon Moss, Lilly Gilbert, Trevor Mathews, Josie Newby, Braden Kimball, Kenadi Anderson, and Derek Hill.
The Grizzlies made their first big mistake of the game on the opening possession of the third when the Red Devils stripped the ball earning themselves a short field to work with. Murtaugh would capitalize on that opportunity and score. The score would go to 3814. The rest of the quarter would go by fast with the teams battling back and forth. As the quarter came to a close Welch ran in his second score of the night from ten yards out and the score was now 44-14.
In the fourth quarter the Red Devils put together another long drive behind some big pass plays. Murtaugh capped that drive off with a quarterback bootleg from two yards out. Grace answered right back, finishing with an absolute laser pass from Draper to Bryant Moss in tight coverage from seventeen yards out. That put the score at 50-20 with just a couple of minutes left in the game.
Coach Newby put in a primarily JV defense and Murtaugh marched down the field on them. The Red Devils would end up having to use all of their timeouts in order to get one more score in on the younger squad with just six seconds left in the game. Grace put the starting offense in for the victory formation and the Grizzlies finished with their traditional Grizzly Jacks in the center of the field.
The Grizzlies will play in a neutral site game this week when they travel to Twin Falls to play Adrian Oregon at Lighthouse Christian High School. That game will be on Saturday with a 1 o’clock kickoff.
Homecoming Queen Alex Andrus and King Brett Hobbs were introduced during halftime.
The Grizzly offense controlled the line of scrimmage for much of the game.
Chase Smith blasts through the defense on one of his big runs of the game.
Quarterback Gavin Draper looks for his receiver.
The Grace student section was loud and enthusiastic throughout the game.
The Grizzly team and student body celebrate the win at midfield.
The Grizzlies take to the field for their Homecoming game.