Caribou County | December 4, 2025

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“The Community is what makes it happen!”

Mayor LuCus Spencer spent his last December presiding over the Teuscher Square Lighting as mayor, but it’s not a tradition he has any plans of missing in the future.

“Oh, I’ll be here next year! My kids come down here every year. We’ve been doing this ever since we moved here…seventeen years ago. It’s a great thing for the community that everyone looks forward to.”

It was a sentiment that was echoed by many of those gathered around the burn barrels throughout the square on an incredibly brisk late fall evening.

“We get a lot of volunteers, but it’s also a lot of city workers that volunteer their time,” Spencer said.

“We got the people running around in costumes—I’m not saying high school kids—but they just come and have a ball with it, because they get to come and be kind of like a Santa Claus handing out candies and stuff.”

City Clerk Debbie Swensen added that “our volunteers who stepped in made all the difference in keeping the hot cocoa running and things moving.”

Jason Perkins, for instance, provided the music. “We feel fortunate to have him come and put on our music. The fact that he comes in to our little town and puts this on is amazing,” Clerk Swensen said. She also noted the amazing cooking of LaRue Workman, who desserts are always

a huge hit (spudnuts and cookies— sugar cookies and ginger snaps).

City Councilwoman Jessica Thurman served food in full crown and sash. Mrs. Lish’s class decorated one tree for about an hour. The employees of the city do all the other decorating.

“People just stepped in and helped, and it was amazing. Jyll Kern from Soda Springs jumped in and helped me served. Having all the volunteers made a big difference,” Swensen said.

Mayor Spencer agreed, and talked about some of the other volunteers from inside town and out. “It’s an awesome community event where everybody gets together. This year with Caribou Memorial and the Fire Department coming in and doing the hotdogs and hamburgers for the fundraiser, you couldn’t ask for a better turnout with the people and them being able to come and help us—it’s been awesome!”

The Lighting of the Square is one of the singular events of the year in Bancroft, and also the surrounding county. This year volunteers came from Soda Springs, Grace, and other parts throughout the county.

Assistant Fire Chief Travis Krebs from Grace was one of the volunteers cooking food for the visitors.

“Well, after some pretty devastating fires last summer that we are glad we were able to assist on, we just had

the idea to support the community and do something to help. We grill burgers all the time over there, so we said we’d do it for whatever activity they wanted, and they chose this.

We thought it would be great to show some community support between us, so we came right over,” Krebs said.

The Fire Department was joined by members of the Grace Chamber of Commerce as well. “Most everything we do is kind of tied in with the Chamber or Commerce. The Fire Department is community outreach in a lot of ways, and so we join up with the Chamber a lot.”

Grace Chamber members Caribou Medical Center were also part of the countywide support.

“We love doing this stuff,” CMC’s Dillon Liechty said, from his customary place at the grill.

“The hospital’s just been awesome to provide the food and help out and It’s all of use coming together here,” Krebs said.

The hotdogs and hamburgers were donated by CMC and the Grace groups and cooked “for donations.”

According to city officials, they were able to raise more than they even expected, and will be using those funds to help rebuild the Volunteer Fire Department in Bancroft. As a result of

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Community Thanksgiving feeds a large crowd

The second Community Thanksgiving meal was held on the day itself at the Caribou County Senior Center. The event’s organizers were hoping to keep a low profile, and we will honor their wishes, but it’s safe to say that many people involved in the event have a good idea who to thank.

Volunteers filled both the kitchen and dining room, not to mention the delivery vehicles that drove out countless packed meals to those who had signed up for them.

The meal itself was cooked and prepared largely in the Senior Center kitchen, which donated the space and facilities. Turkey was the centerpiece of the meal, along with potatoes, gravy, stuffing, salads, vegetables, and an amazing selection of pies.

According to volunteers, the number of meals prepared and served this year was much higher than last year. Despite the added attendance, which

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the organizers were thrilled by, there was only a minor delay as more potatoes were peeled and mashed, and more stuffing was…stuffed. Folks from all around the area came in throughout the meal—some to volunteer, some to donate, some to see what was happening—but ul-

timately everyone came together to eat in the same place and time, which is really what a day like Thanksgiving is all about.

Everyone involved with the Community Thanksgiving meal should be proud of how it went, and the community it created!

Three Teens Survive Crash in Cache County

Families of three teens who survived the Cache County crash that killed two others are sharing updates on their conditions through online fundraisers, describing long recoveries and medical needs. A GoFundMe for Braxton Miller, a junior at Mountain Crest High School and a member of the Mustangs football team, says he was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. Friends wrote that Miller broke his cheekbone, fractured several ribs on both sides and required emergency surgery on his spleen. He remains in critical condition at McKay-Dee Hospital but is stable, according to the fundraiser. Another teen, Kaycin Nielsen, was flown to Primary Children’s Hospital in critical condition after the crash, according to a separate fundraiser. His family says he was stabilized the next morning and later transferred to University of Utah Hospital for surgery on a crushed pelvis. Supporters wrote that Nielsen has been responsive as sedation wears off, but he faces “a long road ahead” after losing two close friends in the crash. A third teen, identified as Thalia, also remains hospitalized after being life-flighted to Primary Children’s. A fundraiser shared by her family says she underwent surgery after arriving and is expected to need multiple additional procedures. Her mother has been staying at the hospital full-time as Thalia continues intensive treatment. All three fundraisers ask for community support to help cover medical expenses, travel and the financial strain on the families as the teens continue to recover.

Event Center

Open House Dec 4

Caribou County residents are invited to step inside the community’s newest gathering space as the Caribou County Event Center hosts a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday, December4 th. Guests will be able to walk through the reception area, offices, meeting rooms, as well as ambulance and fire bays. Dinner will be served and the event is free and open to the public. Please stop by beginning at 4:00 p.m. to look around and celebrate this new addition to Caribou County!

Caribou County, Idaho

Downtown Bancroft was awash in lights as Teuscher Square was lit for the season. The annual event is a community tradition.

This year’s community Thanksgiving meal served even more people than last year and was a huge success!

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the summer fires in town, there was significant damage to some of the equipment, which will need to be repaired or replaced.

One thing that is difficult to replace is human power, and the city is looking for volunteers who would like to join the department. Since the fire, the city has gained four new fighters, and is looking for more. Like all fire departments, the fire trucks can assist on fires outside city limits if requested, so the city is not just looking for people from Bancroft. Every person who gets trained is an important resource. According to city officials, there is something that almost anyone can do to help with the Fire service. Those interested are encouraged to stop by the city office at 95 south main. Additionally, people who would like to donate directly to the city Fire Department can stop by city hall or send donations to PO Box 39 Bancroft, 83217.

As Mayor Spencer prepares to leave office in January, he won’t be leaving town. And he’ll definitely be involved in the Lighting next year. “I’ll come and support however I can, to keep things going and all that, but the community is what makes it go,” Spencer said.

Memorial Tree Lighting at the Library

A program was held on Monday inside the Soda Springs Library to officially recognize the lighting of the Memorial Tree, which is located just outside the front entrance.

Originally a project of the Senior Center, the Memorial Tree allows those who wish to celebrate loved ones who have passed away to place an ornament on the tree in their memory.

A program was held inside the library itself, and then the ornaments were hung outside. The program was non-denominational, and everyone in the community was welcomed. Tanner Davis played the cello, and Alana Burns sang. The Soda Springs District Orchestra, led by Debbie Hansen, provided music as well.

Speaker Rich Evans provided a message of hope, followed by a can-

dlelight ceremony outside where family members hung ornaments on the tree outside the library outside the main entrance and the Soda Springs District Orchestra played. The ornaments will remain hanging from the tree until the beginning of the new year in remembrance of those who have passed on.

The memorial tree is sponsored by Bayer, and the project is also supported by the library in the use of their facilities.

Daryl and Jerrilynn Harrison were responsible for organizing and putting together this year’s Memorial tree. Stop by the library sometime during the season and take a look at the tree, and maybe leave an ornament for a missed loved one of your own.

Thank you to Hope Hansen for pictures of the event!

[above] There is something especially captivating about fireworks when it’s cold out!

[left] Bancroft’s Debbie Hill, Jessica Hatch, and Debbie Swensen

Mrs. Lish’s class decorated trees prior to the lighting.

A Nativity scene is one of the elements of the Christmas square.

Mayor LuCus Spencer A crew from Soda and Grace, representing CMC and the Grace Chamber and Fire Dept

It’s an honor and a privilege to wear the suit...

It wouldn’t be a right without Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Social Dance Club a true gem

BY MAKALA CLARK

Founded in 2009 by Andrea Holyoak, the Social Dance Club is a unique dance team made up of young men and women ages 14–18 from across Southeast Idaho. For more than a decade, students from Grace, Soda Springs, Bear Lake, North Gem, Preston, Marsh Valley, Pocatello, and Arco have gathered early every Friday morning to learn a wide variety of social dance styles. From the beginning, the club’s mission has gone far beyond dance. It was built to be a neutral place where teens could come together, make friends, learn respect, serve their community, and build confidence. The club has become a beacon of connection between schools that might never cross paths otherwise — cultivating kindness and friendships that last long after graduation.

In 2020, I took over leadership of the club. Due to pandemic restrictions, we were unable to host a live audience for our show, so we shifted our efforts online and produced a virtual performance. Even then, we made sure our tradition of giving back remained unchanged.

Since then, we’ve stayed true to the values that have always made this club special. While the dancing is important, it has never been the main focus. What matters most is creating a space where teens can es -

cape the pressures of life, have fun, and feel like they belong.

We welcome students from every background FFA members, show choir performers, state champion wrestlers, drama students, rodeo competitors, football players, volleyball players, basketball players, cross country runners, truly all walks of life. Some weeks we dance more, other weeks we socialize more, and that balance is exactly what makes our club unique.

Our annual Christmas performance is especially meaningful. All proceeds from the show are used to give back to members of our community who may be struggling during the holiday season. Late one snowy night, our seniors come together to bundle up, head out, and deliver gifts, hope, and joy to those who may otherwise be overlooked. It is often challenging to find the people who need help most but that makes the experience all the more rewarding. Each year, our students learn firsthand the power of service and the impact they can make.

The Social Dance Club continues to thrive because of the love and dedication of our students, families, and community. We are grateful to be part of something that brings teens together, celebrates who they are, and encourages them to carry kindness with them wherever they go.

HELP WANTED EVENTS CENTER SCHEDULER

Caribou County is seeking to hire a Scheduler for the new Caribou County Event Center. The scheduler will be responsible for managing event bookings, coordinating with clients and county staff, and ensuring that the scheduling calendar and event details are accurate and up-to-date. They will need to respond to inquiries about facility availability and services as well as collect fees and prepare claim forms for the center’s expenses. The position will be part time and office space will be available in the events center in Grace, ID. We are looking for someone who is organized with good customer services skills. Applications are available in the Clerk’s Office at the Caribou County Courthouse or online at www.cariboucounty. us. Please return applications to Caribou County Attn: Jill Stoor at 159 S. Main, Soda Springs, ID 83276.

The Morrisites and founding of Morristown

BY THE CARIBOU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In 1857, Mormon convert, Joseph Morris began seeing visions and getting messages from God, as this was a tradition of the Church. He began writing letters to the Church leader Brigham Young telling him of the visions and assuring Brigham that God had a plan for him, he was to be second in command to Joseph Morris. Brigham took little notice of these letters.

Morris began to gather disaffected Mormons around him and preach about God’s revelations. Some of these Mormons had been converted in faraway places such as Denmark and were surprised and dismayed to learn about certain church practices such as polygamy when they found their way to Utah.

In February 1861, Joseph Morris was excommunicated by Church leaders, John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff. On April 6, 1961, he organized the Church of the Firstborn and called all of his followers, known as Morrisites, after their leader, Joseph Morris, to gather at an abandoned Kington Fort on the Weber River. I believe this fort was located just to the north of the present Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT. As per his received wisdom of God, that Jesus was on his way in the following days, so they did not plant any crops and even tramped the ones that had been planted showing their faith.

When Morris’ revelations on the Savior’s coming did not occur, some of the members desired to leave the fold and wanted what provisions that they had donated. Two men had escaped with two yokes of oxen and a wagon. They were later caught and brought back to the fort to be “tried by the Lord when he came.” The two men’s wives plead with the territorial government to intervene. Chief Justice John Kinney sent the U.S. Marshall with an order demanding their release. The Morrisites refuses, so Justice Kinney activated the terri-

torial militia, who was led by Deputy U.S. Marshall Robert T. Burton to the fort to demand their release. Morris refused to release the men even though somewhere between 500 and 1000 men gathered on the hills above the fort. When a 30 minute ultimatum came from Burton, Morris seclude himself to receive instructions from God.

The faithful gathered beneath a brush arbor to hear Morris tell them what God had told him. At that point, Burton’s militia decided to send a couple of cannonballs overhead as a warning. One misfired and came bouncing into the fort and through the crowd, killing two women outright and shattering the jaw of a young girl of 15. The Morrisites held out for 3 days before finally surrendering. The surrender did not go well and Morris was shot by U.S. Marshall Burton. 11 in all were killed in the Morrisite War including 2 from the militia.

A young girl recalled saying that she saw the wading fly back from his clothes and thought it was the bullets rebounding from him. We considered him invulnerable or that if he should be killed, he would immediately be restored to life. But he did not survive.

After the war, 66 of the Morrisites were convicted of resistance and fined $100 each. Seven were convicted of second-degree murder. Fortunately for them, a new governor had been appointed to oversee Utah Territory and within three days of their conviction, he pardoned all of the Morrisites.

Leaving Utah was high on the to do list of most Morrisites. A hundred or so went to Carson City, Nevada and Deer Lodge, Montana. Colonel Patrick E Connor had been assigned to build a fort on the Oregon Trail in what is now Soda Springs to help protect the emigrants traveling on the Oregon Trail from the Indians. He brought many of the Morrisites to Idaho. They built their homes just to

the southwest of Fort Connor which was the beginning of Morristown, named after their leader Joseph Morris. Fort Connor was located near the site of the Caribou Medical Center in Soda Spring. When the dam was built on the Bear River in Alexander, the reservoir covered much of Morristown.

Neils Anderson, was 25, he emigrated from Denmark as a new convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary Christoffersen at age 14 also emigrated from Denmark. Mary was the young girl that had her jaw damaged from the cannonball that misfired. Mary with her family and Neils with his family were the first to come to Fort Connor and settle. Neils was 28 and Mary was 16 and were wed in an open-air ceremony at Camp Connor on July 30, 1863, by Lieutenant Shoemaker who held the title of Justice of the Peace at the Fort. A large canvas was stretched tight on the ground to serve as a ballroom floor. The wedding took place near a huge boulder that still stands on the land that was owned by the descendants of the Anderson family.

The first private business in Morristown was the blacksmith shop at the Post. Neils went to work selling axle grease and blacksmith services to travelers passing through on the Oregon trail while young Mary began organizing and running her household which soon would include eight children. She had given birth to Abe, who was the first white male born in the region. The Niels Anderson family remained in Morristown until they passed away. There is a large monument in the Fairview Cemetery near the Anderson family plots telling their story. As you leave Soda Springs traveling west and you look down towards the reservoir, you can see a barn that is still standing which belonged to Neils Anderson. It is the last building remaining in Morristown.

One time, according to Mr. Ander-

son’s own story, he was collecting tar from a pile of burning pine trees when he was attacked by several Indians. A shower of arrow fell around him and pierced his hat. He hid behind a lava rock and watched the Indians put out the fire. They looked into the cans and poked around the ashes until they were satisfied that there was no evil omen in the fire. They then left so when it was clear and no longer a danger, Abe rekindled the fire and resumed his extracting process.

Anna Eliasson was the first white child born in the area. She was the daughter of Eric and Karin Eliasson. She later married Henry Schmidt whom the community of Henry, ID was named after.

On January 29, 1963, volunteer soldiers under Colonel Connor attacked a Shoshoni camp on the Bear river killing nearly 300 men and women. Because of this the Indians were not as much of the threat to the emigrants, so the troops began leaving Fort Connor.

After a few years of having bad winter weather, losing much of their crops and the fact that the troops had left Fort Connor, decided to leave for better weather. Many had moved to the north to help in the founding of the Blackfoot area. The Just family, members of the Morrisites that left Morristown and settled in the Blackfoot area have several books that give more of the history of their families, the first is called “Joseph Morris and the Saga of the Morrisites.” The next two were written by Agnes Just Reid, “Letters of Long Ago” and “The Lost Letters.” We have these last two books available for sale at the Caribou Historical Society Museum.

Around 1870 Brigham Young had a cabin built just to the northeast of Morristown and Fort Connor which was one of the first buildings or homes built in Soda Springs. After that many members from the Church moved to the area or what was called Upper Town later to become Soda Springs.

Fort Connor in Soda Springs, 1863

Niels and Mary Christofferson Anderson

A cannonball similar to the one used in the Morrisite War

Photo of the last standing barn from Morristown

COMMUNITY NOTES

Adopt a Grandparent Tree at Heritage

All Aboard the Christmas Express! Our annual adopt-a-grandparent tree is up!

According to the organizers: “We want to make sure each of our residents have something under the tree to unwrap on Christmas morning. If you would like to help us, please come to Heritage and choose a train engine off the tree in the entryway. Each one has a wish list from one of our residents. Purchase all or some of the items on the list, wrap them, label with the number and return them to Heritage by December 18. Thank you! (To get in the main door, push the small silver button to the right of the door).”

Teacher Giving Tree in Bancroft

The Giving Tree will be up from November 10 to December 11. All items bought for the teacher will need to be turned into the school or to Dusti Spencer by December 11. If you would like to help out but cannot make it to the school, please contact Dusti Spencer (208). 221-5472 or you can Venmo money to the school to put toward the items. If you do Venmo, put PTO in the comments. The PTO thanks you for helping them help the teachers.

Toys for Tots at Porters

The Toys for Tots Annual fundraiser is scheduled for 6:00-9:00p.m. at Porter’s in Soda Springs on Saturday, December 13.

Raffle tickets will be sold at the cost of $5/each, or 6 tickets for $25. The raffle will include a Mossberg Patriot 270 Winchester. More information will be posted as it develops.

Snow Concerns Across the valley, the dreaded “S” word is ready to gentle pounce any second now. As snow begins to accumulate, make sure to check with your individual location’s snow removal and parking rules.

In the towns and cities, the consensus is that parking off the street will allow snowplows the space they need to clear the roads. Residents are encouraged to make sure the streets are clear of vehicles during periods of snowfall or anticipated snowfall, with the potential for fines or other repercussions for failing to do so.

We will bring you an update on each individual location’s specific ordinances as the white stuff gets closer to its appearance.

Caribou Community Choir and Orchestra

The Caribou Community Choir and Orchestra are pleased to announce their annual Christmas concert, “Oh Come, He is Born!” The performance will be held on Sunday, December 14 at 4 P.M. in the Soda Springs High School auditorium. Musicians from across the county and beyond have been planning and preparing for weeks to deliver a festive treat. Come join them to help usher in the Christmas holiday.

The Choir and Orchestra will be holding combined rehearsals this Sunday from 7:15pm to 9:15pm.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at the Presbyterian Church On December 24th, 7 P.M. at the Presbyterian Church in Soda Springs. Everyone is welcome. Special music and prelude by Heidi Walker, harpist. Carols and a brief message will be presented.

BRAIN TEASERS

Submit to the Community Notes

Community notes are generally designed for non-profit or service-based information for the

community. If you have an item that you would like placed in the paper, please email brandon.h@ idahoenterprise.com.

The adopt-a-grandparent giving tree at Heritage will be receiving gifts for grandparents until December 18.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS CARIBOU COUNTY

Friday, December 5th

BBB vs New Plymouth

GBB @ St George Tournament

Wrestling @ American Falls

IDAN-HA Movie

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Saturday, December 6th

BBB vs Parma

GBB @ St George Tournament

IDAN-HA Movie

Sunday, December 7th

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

Monday, December 8th

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

Wednesday, December 10th

GBB @ Home

Wrestling vs Bear Lake Dual

IDAN-HA Movie

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Thursday, December 11th

Early Student Release @1:30 Teacher Workday/Inservice

GBB vs Wendall

Wrestling @ Kellog

IDAN-HA Movie

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

BIRTHDAYS

Charlotte Grace Brown, Dec. 1

Scott Davis, Dec. 1

Andy Robinson, Dec. 2

Ruth Sparks, Dec. 2

Melissa McDowell, Dec. 6

Shannon Gentry, Dec. 6

Lynn Rasmussen, Dec. 6

Larry Perron, Dec. 6

Kathy Neal, Dec. 8

Mark Fugate, Dec. 8

Sharon Sweet, Dec. 6

Rorie Bartschi, Dec. 9

ShaLayne Bartschi, Dec. 9

Pattie Stringham, Dec. 9

Sandy Fugate, Dec. 10

Craig Shuler, Dec. 11

Allyne Crossley, Dec. 12

GRACE

Sunday, December 7th

LDS Services

Monday, December 8th

Preschool Story Hour @ Library

10:30am

Grace School District Meeting

BANCROFT

Friday, December 5th

HS BBB Practice

Saturday, December 6th

GBB/ BBB @ Grace Lutheran

Sunday, December 7th

LDS Services

Monday, December 8th

MS GB w/ American Heritage

Tuesday, December 9th

MS GBB w/AF

GBB/BBB Home w/Sho-Ban

Wednesday, December 10th

MS GBB @Sho-Ban

Thursday, December 11th

BBB Home w/ Richfield

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk

Monday, December 8

Chicken nuggets, chips, fruit, veggies, and milk

Tuesday, December 9

Spaghetti, breadstick, fruit, veggies, and milk

Wednesday, December 10

Crispito, refried beans, fruit, veggies, and milk

Thursday, December 11

Hamburger, onion rings, fruit, veggies and milk

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, December 8

Pork Carnita Wrap, Deli Bar, Country Trio Vegetables, Applesauce Pudding Cups

Tuesday, December 9

Ramen Noodle Bowls, Deli Bar, Peas/w Carrots, Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, December 10

4th Grade Lunch Pick 10, Mac n Cheese, w/ Chicken Nuggets, Deli Bar, Green Beans/Jello Fruit Cups

Thursday, December 11

Tuna/Egg Sandwich, Chicken Noodle/Tomato Soup, Deli Bar Brocc./Caul. Bake , Cinnamon Apples

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, December 8

Cheese quesadilla, fruit, veggies, and milk

Tuesday, December 9

Hamburger, tots, fruit, veggies, and milk

Vivien Mendenhall, Dec. 12

Scott Bevins, Dec. 13

Terry Johnson, Dec. 15

Jerry Jeppsen, Dec. 17

Gloria Evans, Dec. 20

Michael Pabst Jr., Dec. 20

Kathie Keller, Dec. 21

Linda J Anderson Dec. 24

Marian Lester, Dec. 24

Meri Hovanski, Dec. 26

Elaine Swope, Dec. 28

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

Wednesday, December 10

Spaghetti, breadstick, fruit, veggies, and milk

Thursday, December 11

Corn dog, mac & cheese, fruit, veggies, and milk

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Dec 5 - Beef Stroganoff, Beets, Peaches, Sourdough Bread, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Dec 10 - Broccoli Beef with Rice, Pineapple, Potato Bread, Pistachio Cake

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

ON THIS DAY

1619 Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God, considered by many the first Thanksgiving in the Americas

1791 Britain’s “The Observer” is first published and becomes the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world

1843 Manila paper (made from sails, canvas and rope) patented in Massachusetts

1881 The first edition of the Los Angeles Times newspaper is published

1909 Oldest still-operating NHL franchise is officially established as J. Ambrose O’Brien and Jack Laviolette create the “Club de Hockey Canadien”, known today as the Montreal Canadiens

1915 Henry Ford’s peace ship, Oscar ll, sails for Europe ‘to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas’

1951 Aaron Copeland’s and Jerome Robbins’ ballet “The Pied Piper” premieres in New York City

1954 The first Burger King fastfood restaurant opens in Miami, Florida

1965 NASA launches Gemini 7 with Frank Borman and Ji Lovell - later the focus of the first crewed space rendezvous

1971 Montreux Casino, in Montreux, Switzerland, burns down to the ground after a fan fires a flare gun during concert by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention; the incident inspires rock band Deep Purple’s song “Smoke on the Water”

1990 Due to the Persian Gulf crisis, gas hits $1.60 per gallon price in NYC

2024 United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson is shot and killed outside a hotel in Manhattan, New York, in a targeted attack

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.

2020 Curtis Jay Allen reported that “On Oct. 23 a very unique and memorable occasion occurred in Soda Springs. George and Judy Allen’s youngest child, Randall, joined an elite group, the Eagle Scouts. What made this occasion so memorable was the fact that this was not George and Judy’s first son to receive his Eagle award. In fact Randall was not the second nor the third, but the eighth son to join the rank of Eagle Scout. The Allen family would say they are just like anyone else, but on a larger scale. George has worked for 21 years with the Idaho Transportation Department and he is the foreman of the Soda Springs crew. Judy has been a stay-at-home mom and recently started working for the school district’s lunch program in Soda Springs. Both come from the Rupert area and have been married for 34 years. George and Judy are the parents of Micahel, Kimbol, Wendy, Misty, Casey, Crystal, Jennifer, Tyrel, Curtis, Jeremy, Ivan, Amber, Stacy, and Randall, Go ahead and count them again, 14. Fourteen children in 16 years and only one at a time; now, that is an accomplishment.

Ask any scoutmaster what individuals are the most influential in helping a young man achieve the rank of Eagle and they will say the parents. This is true with the Allens as well. George and Judy have put hours upon hours of service into the scouting program. They have attended or put on more pack meetings, Blue and Gold banquets, and Pinewood Derbies than they can count. Countless times they checked and rechecked backpacks to make sure the boys were ready for campouts and many a time they gathered gloves and rakes for service projects. They kept their boys motivated to continue striving for the Eagle award by living the Scout law. One will not find a more serviceable couple. Geroge and Judy can now being to see the fruits of their labors.

Receiving the Eagle Scout is not the end, instead, it is the perch from which an Eagle may soar to higher and greater heights.

The Allen boys are examples of this. Michael’s Eagle project was done at the shooting range for the City of Rupert Police Department. He served an LDS mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, until its temporary closure in 1991. He then served in Riverside, California. He received a bachelors degree from Utah State University and a masters from Notre Dame in Civil Engineering. He currently works for a firm in San Francisco.

Kimbol did his Eagle project for East Minico Junior High in Rupert. He went to Hamburg, Germany for his LDS mission after which he received his bachelors degree from Utah State University in Civil Engineering and works for the Idaho State Transportation Department in Twin Falls

Casey’s Eagle project was restoring and old home at Minidoka County museum for the Historical Society of Minidoka. His mission was in Arcadia, Cam and he now works for his uncle’s company in Draper.

Tyrel’s project was for Soda Springs High School. His mission was to Pittsburgh, PA. He is now starting a tiling company in Salt Lake.

Curtis did his project for Soda Springs High School as well. His mission was to Joao Pessoa, Brazil. He is studying at Utah State University.

Jeremy’s Eagle project was done for the Soda Springs 3rd Ward, and he just returned from his Washington, D.C. North mission to study business at Idaho State.

Ivan built toys for the Soda Springs Stake Center nursery for his Eagle project. He returned in October from his mission to Dallas, and is now living in Salt Lake and intends to attend college.

Randall removed an old fence for the City of Soda Springs as his Eagle project. He is a junior at Soda Springs High School and has plans to serve an LDS mission and then college.

All eight agree that Boy Scouts of America helped make them who they are today and all are thankful for the

many experiences they had on their path to become an Eagle Scout.

2010

A pickup truck pulling a horse trailer struck a Caribou County road grader near the Conda Junction on Highway 34 north of Soda Springs Thursday morning, causing extensive vehicle and trailer damage, and killing a horse in the trailer, ISP Cpl. Eric Bates reported Friday. The 2006 GMC Duramax pickup was driven by Phil Young of Soda Springs was north bound on Highway 34 when a Caribou County Road and Bridge road grader made a U-Turn in front of Young, who struck a road grader and hit a snow bank.

Chris Voigt, head of the Washington State Potato Commission, ended his 60-day all potato diet on Nov. 29. He started the diet on Oct 1 to draw attention to federal proposals to bat or limit potatoes in some programs. While Voigt said he wouldn’t consider the stunt a total success unless the government changes its stance, potato lovers and growers alike take delight in the fact that he not only lost 21 pounds, but his cholesterol level fell 67 points, shocking both himself and his doctor. Potatoes are the only vegetable not allowed to be purchased under the Womens, Infants and Childs program, known as WIC.

Main streets of southeastern Idaho’s rural communities, once full of small town American vitality, have seen prosperous businesses leave or close, leaving empty buildings and little traffic. Each spring rural communities in Idaho and across the country watch another class of high school students line up for graduation, but instead of taking over a family business or finding work locally, most prepare to leave for college or jobs in larger cities. While youth migration is occurring for many complex reasons, educational and career options exist for Idaho youth who wish to stay in their rural communities. Online education may end up being one of the saviors of rural Idaho.

As the shortest day of the year approaches, it should be noted that bears don’t hibernate because it’s cold, but because food disappears. Unable to eat dormant trees and dead grass, they have evolved mechanisms allowing them to sleep for nearly half a year. Some bodily functions are suspended or slowed, others are altered, and the rest continue at the baseline rate. This complex physiology is incredible.

The Southeast Idaho Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Foundation helped less fortunate families in the area by offering warm smiles and hearty meals this holiday season. Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, the Southeast Idaho Chapter provided 79 turkeys to families to complete their holiday meals.

2000

First place winner of the 6th Annual Big Buck Contest sponsored by Custom Heating of Grace was Gene Olsen of Grace, with his entry rack which to-

taled 45 ½ inches. Travis Ostler was the second place winner, totaling 44 ¾ inches, with third place being won by David Miles close behind with a measurement of 44 ½ inches. Kayla Smith won the junior division, and also the first girl to take the winning spot with a total of 37 5/8 inches.

Thank yous were given to the following people who shared their time, skills, and talents to benefit the Senior Citizen Center in the month of November. The following individuals shared themselves with us last month: Linda Anderson, Pat Boyd, Melva Cook, Dancing Grannies, Shirley Fiske, Gail George, Dale Greenlee, Ralph and Zula Hamp, Golden Hardy, LaViel and Gladys Hildreth, Linda Horn, Clause Jeppsen, Delilah Martinsen, Shirley Nelson, Bob and Anne Rasmussen, Joe and June Roswell, Dylan South, Jason South, Ellis and Shirley Skinner, and Vee L. Taylor. DaNiel Bybee and Margaret Barker brought Cub Scout Pack 508 to smash aluminum cans for us; we greatly appreciated and enjoyed the experience.

The annual Christmas Concert will be Dec 10 at the LDS Stake Center. Winifred Alldaffer, Susan Murdoch, Ryan Anderson, and Betsy Summers will direct an 80-coice choir in a season celebration. Kathy Campbell will direct a 30-piece orchestra, and Sheila Lowe will direct a youth choir. Come see your friends and neighbors perform beautiful Christmas music.

A black wolf that was responsible for killing two dozen sheep last winter northeast of Soda Springs and another 10 more injured or killed this fall has been destroyed under a lethal taking provision authorized by the U.S. Fish and Game Service. Craig Maycock, district supervisor for the USDA Wildlife Services, confirmed the animal was killed on Nov 21. The black colored wolf was turned over to the Fish and Wildlife Services to be sent to an Oregon forensics lab to run DNA tests to determine if the world was 100 percent wolf or a possible cross.

While Northwest energy czars predicting the possibility of severe power shortages this winter, it’s not mistletoe hanging over our head, but the threat of a brown Christmas. According to recent news reports, cold temperatures and high demand have utility executives and public officials scrambling to finish a regional emergency plan for just such an occasion. The situation is not expected to brighten very soon, The Northwest Power Planning Council, the multi-state agency charged with electrical management in the region, says the energy crisis will continue through 2003. Even with new generating plants scheduled to come on-line then, the added demand from growth in the West could still outpace production.

Family and friends accompanied Kyle Shuler and Heidi Lish to the Logan Temple for their sealing, Friday Nov 25. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Craig Shuler and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lish of Soda Springs.

1970

There are 24 lights on the Soda Springs Memorial Tree in the city square this year. Each light commemorates a soldier of Caribou County who has given his life for his country during time of war. Word Wat I— John Blackburn, Fred J. Call. World War II—Calvin A. Jenne Jr., Orson C. Anderson, Hubert P. Woody, Roy O. Woody, Glen F. Perkins, Calvin I. Perkins, Sterling J. Neilsen, Robert K. Lallatin, Howard Gummersall, Fay Skinner, Avril J. Foster, Lavar H. Jenkins, Lionel M. Richardson, Junior N. Van Noy. Korean War— Ralph Cross, Ralph Harrison. Vietnam—Hal Hollingsworth, Jay Darwin McLain, Craig Hansen, Everett William Brauburger, Doyal Larry Keller, William Val Steele. Sheriff Ralph Marriott called out the Caribou County Sheriff’s mobile posse last Friday morning to search for a missing hunter. Fifteen members of the posse and more than 20 volunteers searched the Eight Mile area before widening the search and finding Duke Seitz, 54, in the Wilson Canyon area. He was very cold and hungry after his 30 hour ordeal and was taken to the Caribou Memorial Hospital by the posse members.

The Soda Springs Cardinals take to the road for their 190-1971 basketball debut as they meet the Jackson Broncos in a non-conference game at Jackson, Saturday, Dec. 5. The Cardinals 12-man varsity squad this year will include seven returning senior lettermen. They are Reed Thomas, Kevin Ringel, Jim Sibbett, Fred Christensen, Curtis Hamp, Bobby Anderson, and Kent Smith. Other squad members are Ron Hughes, Dan Stringham, Bill Horsley, Kim Pugmire, and Kent Allen.

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Zootopia 2 (PG ) Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

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Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were at the heart of Teuscher Square's holiday pavilion last December.

Christmas Countdowns

BY ALLISON ELIASON

There’s a reason we say Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year!” Christmas is packed with traditions like decorating the tree, baking treats, watching classic movies, and reading nativity stories that connect people to childhood memories and family history. There is the sense of awe and wonder with all the lights, music, snow , and festive decorations that transform the ordinary into something special. Christmas inspires people to give more than ever, giving gifts, time, service, and donations. The season is full of family and friends gathering, busy schedules pausing long enough for people to slow down and be together. For many, celebrating the birth of Jesus brings deep reverence, peace, and joy. Even for those who aren’t religious, the season often brings a sense of hope, reflection, and renewal.

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. But it doesn’t always just happen without some intentional planning. But at the same time, the season is full of parties, programs, and concerts on top of all the usual schedule demands and obligations. So here is a list of Christmas countdown ideas you can do from your home.

25-Day Christmas Countdown: The Nativity Scriptures

December 1- Isaiah 7:14

December 2- Isaiah 9:6

December 3- Micah 5:2

December 4- Luke 1:26–28

December 5- Luke 1:30–31

December 6- Luke 1:32–33

December 7- Luke 1:38

December 8- Matthew 1:18–20

December 9- Matthew 1:21

December 10- Matthew 1:22–23

December 11- Luke 1:39–41

December 12- Luke 1:42–45

December 13- Luke 1:46–48

December 14- Luke 2:1–3

December 15- Luke 2:4–7

December 16- Luke 2:7

December 17- Luke 2:8–9

December 18- Luke 2:10–11

December 19- Luke 2:12

December 20- Luke 2:13–14

December 21- Luke 2:15–16

December 22- Luke 2:17–18

December 23- Luke 2:19

December 24- Matthew 2:1–2

December 25- Luke 2:20

25 Days of Christmas Service Countdown

December 1 – Give a Genuine Compliment. Tell someone something kind, specific, and heartfelt.

December 2 – Write a Thank-You Note. To a teacher, coach, coworker,

NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM at the City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, to consider amendments to the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance of the Soda Springs Municipal Code:

17.04.070 – Off-street parking and loading requirements –incorporating new definitions into section.

17.08.015 – Adult Daycare –adding definition.

17.08.100 – Automobile sales lot – removing definition.

17.08.110 – Automobile service station – removing definition.

17.08.150 – Boarding house –amending definition.

17.08.225 – Church – adding definition.

17.08.262 – Daycare –amending definition.

17.08.263 – Daycare center –amending definition.

17.08.280 – Drive-in establishment – amending definition.

17.08.290 – Dwelling –amending definition.

17.08.320 – Dwelling, singlefamily – amending definition.

17.08.340 – Dwelling unit –amending definition.

17.08.345 – Family daycare center – adding definition.

17.08.415 – Group daycare –amending definition.

17.08.440 – Home occupation – amending definition.

neighbor, or church leader.

December 3 – Hold the Door for Someone. Look for opportunities to make someone’s day easier.

December 4 – Send a Text of Encouragement. Reach out to someone who might be struggling or alone.

December 5 – Donate a Can of Food. Add one item—or a few—to a local food bank.

December 6 – Let Someone Go Ahead of You. In line, in traffic, anywhere.

December 7 – Pick Up Trash. Clean up a parking lot, park, or roadside.

December 8 – Do a Secret Act of Service. Leave a treat, shovel a walk, or leave a nice note anonymously.

December 9 – Give a Family Member a Break. Do a chore someone else usually does without being asked.

December 10 – Donate Warm Clothing. Scarves, gloves, blankets, coats—new or gently used.

December 11 – Leave a Big Tip (If You Can). Or simply express gratitude to someone working hard.

December 12 – Write a Letter to a Missionary, Soldier, or Elder. Let them know they’re remembered.

December 13 – Say “Yes” Today. To one request you’d normally dismiss.

December 14 – Share Homemade Treats. With a neighbor, friend, or first responder.

December 15 – Smile at Everyone You See. It sounds small, but it changes the atmosphere.

December 16 – Donate Toys or Books. To local drives, libraries, hospitals, or shelters.

December 17 – Give Someone Your Full Attention. One conversation, no phone, no distractions.

December 18 – Share a Favorite Scripture or Quote. Send it to someone who might need hope today.

December 19 – Do an Act of Kindness for a Stranger. Pay for someone’s drink, carry groceries, help load a cart.

December 20 – Call a Family Member You Haven’t Talked to Recently. Let them know you’re thinking of them.

December 21 – Be Generous With Patience. Drive kindly, wait kindly, respond kindly.

December 22 – Write a Note to Your Kids or Spouse. Tell them what you love about them.

December 23 – Serve Somewhere Locally. A shelter, food bank, church, or school—just show up and help.

December 24 – Share the Story of Jesus. Read the Nativity with someone or share why Christmas matters to you.

December 25 – Give the Gift of Time. Be fully present with your loved ones today.

17.08.445 – Hotel – amending definition.

17.08.485 – Long-term care facility – adding definition.

17.08.525 – Manufactured home – amending definition.

17.08.560 – Motel – removing definition. 17.08.590 – Nursery school –removing definition.

17.08.600 – Nursing home, convalescent home – removing definition.

17.08.610 – Rest home, elderly housing – removing definition.

17.08.633 – Preschool - adding definition.

17.08.655 – School - adding definition.

17.08.667 – Short-term rental - adding definition.

17.08.668 – Service and repair station - adding definition.

17.08.761 – Vehicle or equipment sales and rental lot – adding definition.

17.20.020 – Permitted uses – adding, amending, and removing some permitted uses in the R-1 zone.

17.20.030 – Conditional uses – adding, amending, and removing some conditional uses in the R-1 zone.

17.24.020 – Permitted uses – adding, amending, and removing some permitted uses in the R-2 zone.

17.24.030 – Conditional uses – adding, amending, and removing some conditional uses in the R-2 zone.

17.28.020 – Permitted uses –renaming, adding, amending, and removing some permitted uses in the R-3 zone.

17.28.030 – Conditional uses – renaming, adding, and amending some conditional

25-Day Christmas Adventure Countdown

Day 1 – Deck the Halls Dash: Set a timer for 30 minutes and see how much decorating you can get done as a family—lights, garland, nativity, whatever you’ve got.

Day 2 – Christmas Lights Safari: Pile in the car, wear PJs if you want, and drive around to rate Christmas lights. Give out “awards” like Most Sparkly or Best Nativity.

Day 3 – Hot Cocoa Taste Test: Make or buy 3–4 different hot cocoas (flavors or brands) and rank them. Extra adventure: drink them outside around a fire pit or on the porch.

Day 4 – Christmas Song Karaoke: Turn your living room into a “stage.” Everyone has to perform one Christmas song—dramatic, silly, or serious.

Day 5 – Winter Night Walk: Bundle up and take a walk under the stars. No phones, just talking. Try to find the brightest star and make a wish or say a quiet prayer of gratitude.

Day 6 – Gingerbread Engineering Challenge: Build the craziest, tallest, or most “structurally sound” gingerbread house you can. Use graham crackers if you don’t have kits.

Day 7 – Elf for a Day: Each person secretly picks one family member to “secretly serve” all day: make their bed, do their chore, leave notes, etc.

Day 8 – Christmas Movie Marathon (With a Twist): Watch a Christmas movie, but everyone has a role: snack captain, blanket boss, lights manager, or quote-keeper (writes down the funniest line).

Day 9 – Ornament Quest: Hide a special ornament somewhere in the house. Give clues or a treasure map. Whoever finds it gets to choose tomorrow’s adventure.

Day 10 – Build a Christmas Fort: Blankets, chairs, pillows—make an indoor fort. Read a Christmas story or watch a short movie inside.

Day 11 – Bake & Deliver Adventure: Bake cookies or treats, then personally deliver them to at least one neighbor or friend you don’t see often.

Day 12 – Christmas Around the World Night: Pick one country and learn how they celebrate Christmas. Try a food, decoration, or tradition from that country.

Day 13 – Snow (or No-Snow) Play Day: If you have snow: sledding, snowman, snow angels. No snow: leaf pile jumping, muddy-boot walk, or backyard obstacle course with a “North Pole” theme.

Day 14 – Christmas Photo Challenge: Take 10 fun themed photos: “Reindeer Pose,” “Silent Night,” “Snowflake,” “Cheesiest Smile,” etc. Make

uses in the R-3 zone.

17.32.20 – Permitted uses –renaming and amending some permitted uses in the C-1 zone.

17.32.030 – Conditional uses – renaming and amending some conditional uses in the C-1 zone.

17.36.020 – Permitted uses – renaming, amending, and removing some permitted uses in the C-2 zone.

17.40.020 – Permitted uses –removing a permitted use in the C-3 zone.

17.44.020 – Permitted uses – renaming and amending permitted uses in the M-1 zone.

17.44.030 – Conditional uses – amending section to indicate it applies to the M-1 zone and renaming some conditional uses.

17.48.030 – Conditional uses – amending section to indicate it applies to the M-2 zone and renaming some conditional uses.

17.52.020 – Permitted uses –amending a permitted use in the A-1 zone.

A full copy of this Code Amendment is available at City Hall. All persons present at the public hearing shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Secretary at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, ID. 83276, or email pandzpermits@ sodaspringsid.com

If you would like an appointment time to speak, please email or call Melissa at 208-547-2600. If you would like to participate by zoom, please contact Melissa.

a little album or collage.

Day 15 – Candlelight Christmas Story: Turn off all the lights, use candles or the tree lights, and read the Nativity story or a favorite Christmas book together.

Day 16 – Family Talent (or No-Talent) Show: Everyone has to show something: a trick, joke, song, poem, dance, random skill. Extra points for Christmas-themed acts.

Day 17 – Christmas Craft Lab: Make something: ornaments, paper snowflakes, salt dough shapes, homemade gift tags, or a simple wreath.

Day 18 – Game Night Blizzard: Pick 2–3 board games or card games and play until you’re done or laugh too hard to keep going. Winner gets first pick of dessert or the comfiest couch spot.

Day 19 – Christmas Lights Hike or Drive:Go somewhere a little farther than usual—a different neighborhood, downtown, a park, or a drivethrough light display.

Day 20 – Big Blanket + Christmas Book: Spread a huge blanket on the floor, pile on pillows and snacks, and read one long Christmas story or several picture books together.

Day 21 – Silly Christmas Costume Night: Everyone has to dress up: ugly sweater, reindeer antlers, Santa hat, tinsel scarf, whatever you can dig up. Take a family photo.

Day 22 – Make a Gift by Hand: Everyone makes one handmade gift: a note, coupon book, small craft, baked good, playlist, or framed picture.

Day 23 – Bethlehem Meal or Simple Supper: Have a very simple dinner by candlelight (bread, cheese, fruit, soup, etc.) and talk about what it might have been like the night Jesus was born.

Day 24 – Christmas Eve Tradition Adventure: New PJs. Drive to see lights. Read Luke 2. Special dessert or game. Pick something that says: this is us.

Day 25 – Unplug & Be Together: Have a “low tech” block of time (an hour, afternoon, or all day if you’re brave). Play, talk, nap, go outside— just enjoy being together.

Let these lists be just the start of your intentional holiday celebration! Add in your favorite Christmas stories, spend time in the kitchen making Christmas candies, or your favorite carols. Mix and match to make your own countdown. Whatever you do, be sure you add a little bit of Christmas cheer each day to intentionally make it the most wonderful time of the year.

Any person requiring special accommodation to participate in the above hearing should contact Soda Springs City Hall at 208-547-2600, at least seven (7) days before the hearing.

Dated this 14th day of November 2025.

Melissa McDowell Planning and Zoning Secretary #1185

CARIBOU COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING

159 S MAIN ST, SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Caribou County Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider any and all comments on the following: The Board of County Commissioners proposes an amendment to Caribou County Code Section 7.16.630(g)(9). Currently, driveways located outside of platted subdivisions or city areas of impact may be exempt from construction standards if the landowner signs an affidavit acknowledging that non-compliant driveways could limit emergency access. The proposed change would require that any such

exemptions be reviewed and approved by both the County Commissioners and the Road and Bridge Supervisor. This amendment is intended to provide consistent oversight and ensure that exemptions are applied appropriately.

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

County Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 10:45 AM All persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comments or objections concerning the Zoning Application may be submitted to the Caribou County Planning and Zoning Administrator, Attn: Helen Barker, 159 S Main St., Soda Springs, ID 83276, or via email at hbarker@ caribouid.gov and must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the public hearing. Any persons needing special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meetings should call 208-547-1780. Any questions regarding the application in advance of the meeting should be directed to Helen Barker at the above contact information.

Helen Barker Planning & Zoning Administrator Caribou County, Idaho #1186

Cowboy Ted teams up with local groups to create Kid-based events

We introduced you to Cowboy Ted several weeks ago, and are happy to announce that the “Cowboy Ted Foundation for Kids” has been working to expand its reach and connection to the community. The following is an announcement from the organization itself about recent developments, and ways to become involved. The foundation offers event, activity, and education possibilities to local organizations as explained below.

From Ted: “We are pleased to announce a new 4-organization collaboration to host wellness and safety programs - designed specifically for rural kids and families in the seven Southeast Idaho Counties of Bannock - Bear River - Bingham - Caribou - Franklin - Oneida and Power.

Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, Idaho Walk Bike Alliance, Southeast Idaho Safe Routes to Schools and Cowboy Ted’s Foundation for Kids have recently entered into an official Memorandum of Understanding to deliver programs to Rural Kids & Families in Southeast Idaho.

Program offerings will include a variety of activities designed with rural kids and communities in mind and will consist of Safe Routes to Schools Programs, Human-Powered Rodeo Activities, 8-Steps to Good

Health Wellness Assemblies and other customized Human-Powered Transportation activities that the new multi-organization team will host for families, schools, libraries, local & county fairs and other local community events. We have discovered that rural communities are often overlooked during the delivery of wellness programs. We plan to make Rural Communities our priority and offer programs and activities that will be fun and familiar for Rural Kids and Communities.

Cowboy Ted Hallisey will host many of the Rural Events with a first-hand perspective/awareness of some of the differences experienced by Rural Communities over their urban counterparts. He grew up in a rural community and has made sure to customize assemblies and activities to allow rural kids to stay in their comfort zone - as they have fun with safety and wellness activities.

Schools, local elected officials, libraries, preschools, community organizations, local fair and 4H leaders and members of the community are encouraged to contact SICOG or reach out to Ted directly to schedule events and/or to talk about details for your specific program’s needs.”

Cowboy Ted’s Foundation for Kids can be reached at (208) 870-1633 ted@idahowalkbike.org

Cowboy Ted here with the Healthy Tip for Kids. Today’s topic is keeping yourself healthy for the holidays.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are great Holidays.

Don’t forget to get 60 minutes of physical activity to keep your body strong and healthy. Snow boarding, skiing, ice skating and sledding are great winter activities during the Holidays

Be sure and wash your hands often. You don’t want to spend any of your days away from school –sick in bed.

Meals are a big part of the celebration during the Holidays. Hold up your fist and that gives you a guideline for a proper portion size. Also try and choose from the five food groups.

If you help with the decorations, be careful. Lots of accidents and trips to the hospital occur during Holidays.

Healthy kids are no accident. Enjoy the time away from school and stay safe and healthy during the Holidays

For more healthy tips for kids visit my web site at CowboyTed.com

Grand opening of Wellness and Longevity Clinic

Heidi Walker, PA-C, was a busy person during Monday’s official grand opening of the Caribou Wellness and Longevity Clinic on the Caribou Medical Center complex. The official opening was designed to let people walk through the facility, meet the providers, and preview the kinds of services that are offered by the clinic.

Walker is a believer in an approach to wellness that incorporates a pa-

tient’s full range of health needs into a responsive wellness plan.

“What’s different over here? It’s more of a prevention emphasis. We stress not just targeting a problem— you know, you come in with cold symptoms or because your chest hurts or a myriad of problems. Here, the clinic really focused on expanded services to make your health-span longer. We have an emphasis on longevity—grabbing those markers that

Cloud Seeding

BY ALLISON ELIASON

Imagine with me a bitter-cold, cloudy morning, calling for a hot breakfast, maybe with a cup of coffee or even a sweet cup of cocoa. Enjoying the coziness of the warm breakfast and preparing for the start of another demanding day, a small airplane can be seen tracing circles high above Idaho’s mountain ranges. Seeing the sky streaked with planes is nothing new to this valley, and so you go on your way, thinking little of the plane.

But what if I told you that small plane was the combination of a little science, a little magic, and little faith to bring the miracle of snow? It’s true! On board that little plane are tiny, microscopic particles that are released into the clouds to increase the snowfall of the storm.

I say magic because it seems impossible to create water, or snow in this case, out of thin air. A magic trick for sure! But it’s not. It’s not even science fiction, it’s cloud seeding. And for many in agriculture, those tiny particles could mean the difference between another long dry year without water and one with enough snowpack to feed crops, pastures, and cattle herds all season long.

The science of cloudy seeding isn’t new, but with decades of research, innovation, studying and greater understanding, the scene of a little plane flying through the clouds is becoming far more common. As droughts and dry seasons impact the country, and countries around the world, giving Mother Nature a helping hand with the irrigation has become a must to keep the water flowing.

To understand cloud seeding, first we need to understand precipitation in general. There is always moisture in the air. We see it as it collects together in the form of clouds. That warm, moist air naturally rises and as it does, it cools and the moisture condenses, just like we see on the outside of a glass, just into a cloud.

Inside the cloud, those moisture molecules are moving around, colliding

into other drops of dust or similar particles in the atmosphere. When a water particle collides with another, it will bond and grow, using the dust particle as a sort of nucleus or landing pad. As more particles of water attach through more collisions, the droplet will get heavy, heavy enough gravity will pull it to the ground.

In a cloud that has supercooled water, the water particles will freeze as they land on the dust nucleus, then onto each other in a hexagonal lattice formation. The hexagonal platelets grow into a prism, the different branches of ice grow at different rates depending on the conditions. The frozen particle or snowflake will continue to grow until it becomes heavy enough to fall from the sky.

Simply put moisture rises, cools, forms droplets or crystals, and eventually falls as precipitation, the temperature determining whether it falls as rain or snow.

Cloud seeding helps a storm produce more moisture that it would otherwise by providing more particles for the droplets to attach to. It doesn’t produce the storm, but makes the most out of existing storms.

A seeding agent, most commonly Silver Iodide (AgI), is released into an existing storm cloud by either a plane or by ground-based generators. This process only happens if a storm system moves in that has conditions that are conducive of effective cloud seeding operations. Seeding particles are released during active storms with specific conditions conducive to ice formation.

As the molecules are dispersed within the targeted clouds, the seeding particles grow into ice crystals at the expense of the SLW in the cloud and become large enough to fall and create snow, essentially “wringing out” more water from the cloud before it moves out of the region.

The primary seeding agent used is silver iodide (AgI) , a microscopic particle that has a similar hexagonal shape as naturally occurring ice. Not only does the similar shape make silver io-

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can help mitigate the risk of heart disease, cardiovascular risks, cancer risks—we can measure those. We can measure and mitigate them,” Walker. Walker is already familiar to many in the area. “I have patients that I’ve seen ever since I got here ten years ago, and some that will come over to see me for one or two specific things. I have people who travel to come here for some services.”

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dide a great seeding agent but also the fact that AgI functions at warmer temperatures than naturally occurring ice, allowing for ice formation, precipitation, to begin sooner. So not only does this seeding technique provide more starting points for ice molecules, but at an earlier rate.

This technology is being used around the world to both increase more snowpack but to also to encourage earlier rainfall from incoming weather systems. In 2008, cloud seeding was used at the Beijing Olympics in an effort to hurry storms through before certain events would take place.

The United Arab Emirates government has invested heavily in cloud seeding since the 1980s, first using planes and more recently with drones to seed clouds in the arid desert environment. According to recent reporting, some of these efforts have reportedly increased rainfall in certain areas by 10–30% under favorable conditions.

Midwestern states have used cloud seeding to prompt the early rainfall of storms that would have otherwise become crop destroying hailstorms. A true phenomenon to manipulate storms in any capacity.

Cloud seeding isn’t a new concept and some doubts continue to mingle the effectiveness of the strategy. The first critique is whether the technique actually produces added precipitation or not. In 2017 The Seeded and Natural Orographic Wintertime clouds: the Idaho Experiment (SNOWIE) took a collection of weather instrumentation used both on the ground and in the plane that enabled them to capture a 4D model of the atmosphere to study what happened when they introduced cloud seeding.

The SNOWIE research project was the first to demonstrate ‘unambiguous’ evidence that cloud seeding can produce winter precipitation, debunking the idea that increased snowfall was a mere coincidence.

The second critique is the financial efficiency of such a project. Running the complicated numbers, the short answer is yes. Places with suitable climate, ter-

feeling there’s really a lot of things we can do to extend lifespan. They can live longer, with vitality, and look forward to that. It’s an exciting thing!” Other services at the clinic are provided by a team of health care providers, and include massage therapy and aesthetician services. Courtney Stanley, Debbie Perkins, and Jesse Wageman, along with the office staff and others, are now open for appointments.

rain, and occasional storms, particularly in agriculture- or snowpack-reliant regions, cloud seeding seems to offer a high return on investment relative to cost. Idaho Power, a big supporter of the research, reportedly produced extra water at roughly $3.50 per acre-foot which is far cheaper than many alternative water-supply options like water banking or some forms of water import.

A final critique of cloud seeding is the environmental impact AgI will have. Fortunately, AgI is inert in the natural environment, meaning that it is a stable compound and does not react with other chemicals. It is also “insoluble” in water so it cannot “disassociate” or break apart to become free silver (Ag+) available to aquatic organisms. Extensive research has found no impact on the environment, making the compound the ideal seeding particle.

With such positive findings to cloud seeding, the Idaho Department of Water Resources has developed a cloud seeding program. Its focus is simply to increase the winter snow pack that will create a trickle effect to increase the water supply of both surface and groundwater. Utah’s government is starting into a new initiative to use cloud seeding in hopes to replenish the Great Salt Lake through direct precipitation and snow pack.

The benefits of cloud seeding seem to be endless as countries around the world see water shortages and increasing needs. Cloud seeding, of course, won’t solve drought and water shortages but it certainly can play a crucial role in making the most of what Mother Nature has to offer. It will do little without clouds already dotting the skies, but you can be sure that when the opportunity arises, squeezing even a drop or two more of rain will do someone some good.

Maybe the next time you look out at the cold, cloudy sky with your hot breakfast in hand and see a small plane streaking across the mountains, you can raise your cup in thanks for the little extra moisture coming your way from a tiny, microscopic silver particle you didn’t even know existed.

A ribbon cutting where everything went right! Heidi Walker, joined by others from CMC opens the clinc.

The Clinic is immediately to the north of CMC, and is ready to help patients.

Rella Mortensen Brown

April 22, 1944 ~ November 28, 2025

Rella Mortensen Brown passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2025, at the age of 81.

She was born April 22, 1944, in Salem, Idaho to Forland Hyrum Mortensen and Grace Birch Mortensen. She was the youngest of six children (Carma, Ladene, Rosena, Ted, Vera, and later Rella). Rella married Jack Leroy Brown on November 20, 1959. They had three children: Jodi (Glynn) Bennion, Royce (Pamela) Brown, and Natalie (Dan) Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and son Royce Brown.

In the early years of marriage, Rella supported her husband in his business pursuits. They lived in Soda Springs, Idaho where they made many memories with friends and loved ones, raised three children, became grandparents, and eventually had 35 great grandchildren. Rella taught her kids to be caring, kind, and hard working. As a grandmother, she spent time with her grandkids, giving them the same care and attention that she gave her children. She especially loved when grandchildren were named after her or her mother.

Rella was fun, funny, honest, and optimistic. She had an appreciation of beautiful things, skincare, and shopping. After her divorce, she enjoyed spending the last years of her life in Sandy, Utah, closer to her youngest grandkids and many new friends. Her life at times was not easy, but no matter how dark her trials were she always saw the silver lining and angels surrounding her, finding strength in prayer.

She loved to be with family and was always willing to help and support her loved ones in any way she could.

Rella often shared stories and pictures of her parents and past family members, keeping their memories alive, and bringing generations together. She loved traveling, being with people, and drinking coke. One of her favorite memories is a family trip to Cancun; she was so proud to have everyone there and to share that experience together.

Funeral services will be held on December 6, 2025, at Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs. There will be a viewing at 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral at 12:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery with her son who also passed November 28, fifteen years earlier, her angel.

Itafos supports Senior Center

Just in time for the holidays, a donation was made by Itafos to the Caribou County Senior Center. A check for $10,000 was presented to Board member Peggy Gould and Senior Center Director ShaLayne Bartschi by Forrest Pipkin and Ben Goode. Pipkin is the maintenance and reliability manager, and Goode is the financial director at Itafos.

The donation is enormously helpful at allowing the Senior Center to continue to operate and serve the needs of its clients. In addition to Wednesday and

Friday meal service, the Center also provides Meals on Wheels deliveries to those who are unable to come in to the Center themselves, as well as a wide variety of activities, information, and services. Beyond all of that, the Center is also a perfect place for social gatherings, games, dance classes, and the many other things that the Center puts on.

“This is very appreciated,” Director Bartschi said. “Itafos has been great to us here and we are very thankful for their support.”

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Shane Michael Atkinson, Portland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Brody Hector Ayotte, Millville, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Benjamin Cantra Ayala, American Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Monte Eric Dayley, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

William Tyrel Gotredson, Rawlins, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Melissa Suzanne Jackson, Garden Ridge, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Josston Daniel Jensen, Vanceburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Paycen S Jensen, Grace, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Richard Charles Llewellyn, Sugar City, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Brant clay Lohnes, Fish Gaven, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Cameron Deon McClellan, Brigham City, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Newton Herbert McNeill, Grace, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Casey Allan Olsen, Green River, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Corbin ross Olsen, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Rebecca Dawn Renfrow, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Andrew Dean Roberts, Sparks, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ivan Wayne Vining, Fayette, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Berkeley J Willmore, Pocatello, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Peter Joseph Balick, Tacoma, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Ashley Burgoyne, Montpelier, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Bounnhang Douangprachanh, Taylorsville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Israel Guardado Ramirez, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Trevor Lynn Hirsbrunner, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Nicholas Keith Pitcher, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Alek Lenwood Sparrold, Logan, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Richard Dean Comish

August 4, 1949 ~ November 26, 2025

Richard Dean Comish, 76, of Grace, ID, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID surrounded by his family.

Ric was born on August 4, 1949, in Soda Springs, ID to Bennie and Barbara Comish. He was the third of six children and the only boy, which may explain why he learned early on to speak his mind.

Ric grew up in Grace, Idaho, where he spent his childhood on the family farm and his teenage years becoming a standout athlete. At Grace High School, he proudly represented the Grace High Red Devils in football, basketball, wrestling and track. He excelled in everything he tried. He graduated as a Red Devil in 1968, probably with a few teachers glad that they survived him. After high school he played in a band with friends and they competed in The Battle of The Bands in Pocatello, Idaho.

In 1970, Ric served overseas in Vietnam as part of the United States Armed Forces, an experience that shaped his strength, resilience, and lifelong love for his country. He sacrificed a lot for his country. He came home being exposed to Agent Orange and other wounds from the war and over the years it really took a toll on him. He also dealt with PTSD after coming home from Vietnam.

After returning home, he took on hardworking jobs with companies like Becker, Agrium and Washington Construction. In 1975 Ric met and married Fran and become a devoted stepfather to Fran’s four children – Eric, Andy, Theresa, and Kenny. They built their life together in Soda Springs, Idaho, later moving to Winnemucca, Nevada for work at Cyanco, before finally returning to Idaho in 2004.

Ric was the definition of an outdoorsman. If it involved hunting, fishing, camping, horses, rodeos or country living, he was all in. He loved farm life, and he loved the mountains, and he loved a good day spent doing anything outside. Above all else, he loved his dogs. Many dogs came and went through the years, each one of them spoiled and adored.

Ric had no filter, none! He said exactly what he thought, exactly when he thought it, whether you were ready for it or not. He told the best stories, the funniest (and not always clean) jokes, and could make the whole room laugh without even cracking a smile. He

would give you the shirt off his back and you always knew where you stood with him, because he would always let you know.

He was patriotic to the core, a true Republican, and proud of his beliefs. He loved his family, his country, Donald Trump and the simple joys of everyday life.

Ric was preceded in death by his parents Bennie and Barbara Comish, his stepmother LaDean Comish, his stepsons Andy and Kenny Bragg, his sister Ranae Caldwell, his brother-in-law Van Fowler, his nephews Cary Fowler and LuCus Tillotson.

He is survived by his wife Fran, his beloved dogs Sissy and Koko, his stepchildren Eric (Christine) Bragg and Theresa (Mark) Snooks, his sisters Sharon (Sam) Caldwell, LouAnn Gibson, Kathy Tillotson and Leslie (Jay) Simons and many many grandkids, nieces and nephews that loved and adored him and will miss him dearly.

Ric lived a full life – big, loud, honest, stubborn, funny and unforgettable. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him, laughed with him or even got told off by him.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday December 6, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grace, Idaho. A Gathering of friends and family will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. before the services. Inurnment will follow at the Grace Cemetery.

To share a favorite memory of Ric or to offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute at www.redrosefuneral.com

Kathleen Perry Haslam

November 25, 2025

Kathleen Perry Haslam, 74, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Logan, UT. She was born the third of six children to LeRoy and Joyce Perry. Kathy grew up in Treasureton, ID. She attended elementary school in Preston, ID, and graduated from Preston High School in 1969. Upon graduating, Kathy attended school at LDS Business School in Salt Lake City, UT.

Kathy married Carl Haslam on March 6, 1970, in Dayton, ID, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, UT, LDS temple. They lived a short time in Bancroft, ID, and Montpelier, ID. They made their home of fifty plus years in Treasureton, ID, where she enjoyed the mountain views and being out in the country.

She worked various jobs during her lifetime and after her youngest started school she drove school bus for the Grace School District. Kathy enjoyed seeing those little ones each day as she picked them up and dropped them off. She also drove students to and from many High School events on the activity bus. She later worked at the bus shop doing office work during school hours. She later retired after driving for the Preston School District.

Some of the things Kathy enjoyed was reading, camping, and spending time outdoors. She served many years as the Relief Society President of the Thatcher Ward where she had the opportunity to assist many. Kathy was a generous person who loved to gift others whatever she could.

Kathy is survived by two children, Tammy (Juan) Martinez of Ogden UT, Brian (Jerilyn) Haslam of Hyrum, UT, and a daughter-in-law Buffie (Matt) Hanks of Grace, ID; her mother, Joyce

Perry; and three siblings Blair (Jeanne) Perry, Val (Carrie) Perry, and Julie (Jerry) Williams. She has six grandchildren and three great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, along with a son, JD Haslam, her father LeRoy and two brothers, Craig Perry, and Mark Perry. The family would like to express thanks to all those who cared for Kathy at The Legacy House and Sunshine Terrace in Logan, UT. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:00 at the Thatcher-Williams Ward Building, 2060 Niter Bench Road, Niter, ID. Viewings will be held on Friday from 6-8 pm and again prior to the service on Saturday from 10:30-11:30 at the church. Interment will be in the Grace, ID cemetery. Services will be streamed live and can be viewed Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (MST) by clicking on the link in her obituary at webbmortuary.com

Peggy Gould, ShaLayne Bartschi, Forrest Pipkin and Ben Goode hold a check for the Senior Center.

BY JODY REEVES

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday our local girls basketball teams each had just one game on their schedule last week. For the Lady Cardinals and the Lady Grizzlies that one game was a head to head match up at Soda Springs in the Birds Nest. Any time Soda Springs and Grace face off in a sporting event the intensity gets ratcheted up a little. Even though the two schools are not in the same conference anymore some of the old rivalry feelings come back into play. Last week’s game fit the bill perfectly for an old rivalry game. It was complete with cheering student sections and a very competitive game on the court.

Coming into last week’s game the Lady Cardinals were on a two game skid after losing consecutive road games to Parma and Melba. Meanwhile the Lady Grizzlies started their season red hot by ripping off three wins over 3A schools. So one might assume going into the head to head game that the Lady Grizzlies would be favorites to win but the Lady Cardinals were not going to go down without a fight. What ensued was a closely contested battle that featured plenty of exciting plays as well as its fair share of early season mistakes. By the end of the night fans had been treated to a very entertaining game that no doubt had plenty of those in attendance looking forward to their next meet up in Grace later this season.

Right out of the gates Soda Springs came out as the aggressor. The Lady Cardinals used their speed advantage to put on a full court press that resulted in several Grace turnovers. Grace’s head coach Kyle Christensen made some quick personnel changes and brought in freshman Cashlee Smith to help bring the ball up the floor and forced the Cardinals to pull back from the press. Despite having to pull out of the press the Lady Cardinals leading scorer Courtnee Gronning racked up seven points as she led Soda Springs to a four point lead to end the first quarter. The Lady Grizzlies had a noticeable size advantage under the basket with Callie Yost, Addie Rasmussen and Amanda Cooper but the Cardinal’s

Lady Cowboys Edge Past Lady Warriors Battle At The Birds Nest

BY JODY REEVES

The North Gem Lady Cowboys played their home opener last week prior to the Thanksgiving break. In that game North Gem hosted conference foe Watersprings Christian. Over the past two seasons the Lady Cowboys have held an advantage over the Lady Warriors. North Gem has not lost to Watersprings since February of 2023. Despite having won the last five matchups with the Warriors it hasn’t been easy for the Lady Cowboys. The two teams last met in last year’s district tournament in what was a very low scoring affair. In that game North Gem came out on top by the score of nineteen to seventeen.

In last week’s game in Bancroft things once again got off to a slow start. Both teams began playing like it was the first game of the season with everyone showing some rust. Turnovers and jump balls plagued the first quarter of play that saw very little scoring. As the first quarter came to a close the game was tied at just four points a piece. The pace began to pick up in the second quarter of play and so did the scoring. The Lady Warriors put up nine points in the second quarter with seven of those points coming from one girl. The Lady Cowboys spread out their scoring with the Rindlisbaker sisters each picking up baskets along with sophomore standout Carlie Hatch. When the halftime buzzer sounded North Gem found

Rosie Harris and Maddie Kempe played tough and appeared to lead the rebounding in the early going. Through the second quarter of play the two teams played fairly even but once again the Lady Cardinals earned a slight advantage on the scoreboard. Going into the halftime break Soda Springs had increased their lead from four to seven points. In the second half of play the Lady Grizzlies turned up the defensive pressure on the Lady Cardinals. The Grizzlies seemed to put much of their focus on Gronning who had put up ten points in the first half of play while directing the Cardinals offense. Sometimes while watching a game one can get drawn into individual match ups on the court. In the second half of this game I began to watch the senior Gronning battle against the freshman Smith. While Grace used several different defenders on Gronning in the second half it seemed like Smith drew the lion share of that responsibility. I was very impressed with the determination and effort put forth by both girls. It became very evident as the game progressed that these two young ladies were leaving it all on the court. That being said, no game is won by just one girl on the team. Despite the increased pressure being put on Gronning was still able to add five points to her team’s total in the second half. Unfortunately for the Lady Cardinals Gronning’s five second half points was the bulk of their scoring in that half. The Lady Grizzlies strategy of increased defensive pressure worked as they slowly chipped away at the Lady Cardinal’s lead in the third quarter before pulling away in the fourth quarter. The Lady Grizzlies also did a better job of spreading the scoring around. Senior leader Tessica Jorgensen along with Smith led the way for the Grizzlies scoring nine points each. Both Jorgensen and Smith sparked the Grizzlies in the second half and helped propel them to the win. Not only were the Lady Cardinals limited in scoring in the second half but they also could not get to the foul line. The Cardinals were just two out of five on foul shots for the game while the Grizzlies went seven out of fourteen. The Cardinals will get another shot at the Grizzlies in January when they will travel to Grace.

themselves trailing by a single point. In the third quarter of play the scoring continued for both teams with each team having their highest output of the game. Thanks in large part to six points from Hatch the Lady Cowboys were able regrab the lead but once again it was just a slim one point margin. With just one quarter of play left in a very close game things tightened back up and the scoring dropped off. With neither team able to gain an advantage the quarter came to a close with just four points being scored by each team. The Lady Cowboys escaped with a one point victory over the Lady Warriors. Each team had one player go to the foul line in the final period of play with the opportunity to win the game for their team. Neither team’s player was able to hit either one of their foul shots. Foul shooting is one area where the Lady Cowboys need to improve on. For the game North Gem made just one out of nine foul shots.

This week the Lady Cowboys faced Alturas Prep on Tuesday and will travel to Grace Lutheran on Friday. Check out next week’s edition to see how those games turned out.

M. Rindlisbaker 2, O. Rindlisbaker 4, M. O’Brien 2, S. Thompson 3, D. Frandsen 2, K. Olenslager 4, C. Hatch 11

Cardinals 14 13 4 3 34

Grizzlies 10 10 12 10 42

This week the Lady Cardinals will head to southern Utah to play in the St. George tournament while the Lady Grizzlies will be in Ririe for the Bulldog Shootout.

SSHS: J. Parker 2, C. Gronning 15, R. Harris 6, A. Davis 5, J. Tingey 2, E. Wood 2, T. Tingey 2

GHS: C. Smith 9, K. Mansfield 4, A. Rasmussen 6, P. Steadman 6, C. Yost 7, A. Cooper 1, T. Jorgensen 9

Sophomore standout Carlie Hatch led the Lady Cowboys in scoring during their home opener last week.

Courtnee Gronning (#2 in white) and Cashlee Smith (#11 in gray) had some great individual battles down the stretch in this game.