The Idaho Enterprise | Caribou | August 21, 2025

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Main Street Cruises for a Friend

Sheri Allen Rider is someone many people know by voice, if not in person. If you only know her by voice, then she is someone you have relied upon in your life, just as she is for the hundreds of people who turned out at the Liberty dealership on Saturday to support her battle against cancer. Rider is a dispatcher, and has been at least as long as Dan Squires has been the Chief of Police.

The thing about dispatchers, fire fighters, police officers, and EMTs is that it’s very difficult to directly quote much of what they have to say in a family-friendly paper.

The Main Street Cruisers have been putting on a Cruise for a Cause event annually, to honor one of their own, or one who quickly becomes their own, who is dealing with a serious medical situation.

This is the fourth year that the group has held the event, and each time for those facing cancer. Sheri

joins Tyson, Marty, and Krew on the esteemed list. One of the organizers, Ryan Carpenter, explained that the Cruise for a Cause had started pretty organically. “We did it for Ty and we were like ‘Man, that was cool. We need to do it again.’”

Another member of the Main Street Cruisers, Dan Squires, was also involved in making this year’s event for Sheri. “Squires, when he started as the Fire Chief, Sheri was the dispatcher on his very first fire, and they’ve been together ever since. One day he told me that Sheri had cancer, and I asked what we could do. So he said, ‘Cruise?’ and I said ‘Absolutely—why not!’”

Afterward, there was a period of putting the word out and gaining some raffle item donors, which happened in short order. “And it all came together pretty quick, and that’s what’s awesome about this community. Probably half of the people here

might not recognize Sheri, but they just want to help. There are other groups doing some other fundraising, and it’s just awesome.”

Emergency responders are a tight knit group, and the presence of so many of them at the fundraiser was a testament to that fact.

The food, space, and cooking skill was donated by Liberty. As a fundraiser sponsored by the Main Street Cruisers, the location was spot on and a great facility for managing crowds that size with an indoor and outdoor component to the event.

“I know the guys that run the Car Club,” Liberty general manager Evan Wilson said. “And we agreed this would be a great place for it. It used to get used when it was an empty lot, and this is even better.”

Depending on who you talk to, Sheri is either very shy or…not so shy. In any case, she explained a bit about a catchphrase she has adopted for her battle, and one that many of those at the event were happy to shout along in encouragement. According to Sheri, the phrase originated with Chief Deputy Russ Roper, who, in the course of a call which is being redacted for purposes of the public record and my own skin, he said that he needed to “put that b**ch in the ditch,” referring to his vehicle. It’s an evocative phrase, and it certainly captures the complex mix of emotions— defiance, anger, frustration, courage, and hope—that go along with a serious medical fight.

“I go do my sixth treatment starting Tuesday,” Sheri Rider explained. “I just took his phrase, and that’s what I’m calling this cancer. So, after Fri-

Caribou County Sheriffs find drugs and money during traffic stop

A press release from Sheriff Mabey’s office in Caribou County reads:

“On August 12, 2025, at about 4pm, Caribou County Sheriff’s Deputy McKay O’Niel initiated a traffic stop on a 2014 Dodge Charger near Mile Post 410 on US Hwy 30. The Charger was traveling at 96 mph in a 65 mph zone. The driver of the Charger was identified as Jonathan Childress, age 33, from Texas.

During the course of the traffic stop, and while questioning Childress about the strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle, Childress told Deputy O’Niel that he had a warrant for his arrest out of Wyoming for marijuana possession. The warrant was found to be non-extraditable, but Deputy O’Niel was able to obtain consent to search the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, illegal substances and paraphernalia were located, along with $45,000.00 in cash, vacuum sealed and concealed.

Officers from the Soda Springs police department, to include the SSPD drug detection K-9, assisted in the investigation.

During the investigation, it was learned that the mon -

ey was associated with the drugs.

Childress was booked into the Caribou County Sheriff’s Detention Facility on charges of Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office, along with all our law enforcement partners in Idaho, will continue to aggressively address the epidemic of drugs in our communities. Together we can make a difference.”

Officer shooting suspect identified, booked on aggravated murder charges

On Sunday night, two Tremonton Garland Police officers were killed, and a Box Elder County Sheriff’s deputy was wounded after responding to a domestic disturbance in Utah.

Authorities said officers were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. following several 911 hang-up calls near North Park Elementary School. While one officer spoke with an individual outside the residence, an armed man emerged and opened fire, fatally shooting him. A second officer was killed while attempting to help.

The suspect then fired on a responding deputy and his police dog inside their vehicle. Both were injured but survived and were reported in fair condition after being transported to medical facilities. Bystanders convinced the suspect to put down his weapon, and additional officers took him into custody. He faces aggravated murder charges, though authorities have not released his identity.

A massive response followed, with police and SWAT units from multiple counties securing the area. Officials emphasized there was no ongoing threat to the community but urged residents to avoid the scene Monday morning. The officers’ names have not been released. Brigham City Police called the incident a tragedy that shook the entire community, honoring the fallen officers as heroes dedicated to service.

Idaho Senior Ensures Gooding Kids Start School Prepared

For many students, the first day of school brings excitement, but for some families, it also brings financial stress. School supplies can be costly, and not every household can afford everything on the list. One Idaho teen decided to change that.

Gooding High School senior Jayda Williams dedicated her senior project to helping kids in her community start the year on equal footing. Recognizing that some families struggle to buy basic supplies, Jayda launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of equipping local students and teachers with the tools they need to succeed. Her efforts quickly gained support. Community members and local organizations rallied behind her idea, donating money and materials. With those resources, Jayda assembled school supply kits that included essentials like notebooks, pencils, and crayons. She then distributed the supplies to classrooms and families throughout Gooding, making sure no child felt left behind.

What began as a school assignment became something much bigger—a project rooted in compassion and leadership. Jayda’s work not only lightened the load for families but also inspired her peers and neighbors, showing how one person’s idea can spark real change.

Through KTVB’s 7’s Hero spotlight, Jayda’s dedication was recognized as a shining example of how young leaders can uplift their communities in meaningful ways.

Sheri Rider with a large number of friends and supporters at the Cruise for Cause last Saturday.

Liberty’s new dealership made a perfect location for the events of the cruise and the fundraiser.

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Main Street Cruises

day this b**ch will go in the ditch!” Sheri said. “Hunter Goodenough—I can’t thank that kid enough. He’s the one who saved my life. He was my doctor and said ‘we’re going to do this and this and this and get you taken care of.’ And I personally think and feel that the reason that I’m still here is because he moved so quick. I go back for my last treatment, and right now one of the tumors is completely gone, and the other is shrinking.”

Before too long, shy or not, Ryan Carpenter brought Sheri up to the microphone. “There’s a lot of people out here you don’t know,” he said. “And that’s what makes Caribou County and Soda Springs so special. There are so many people who wanted to come out and help, and show you that you aren’t alone. You’re not

in this on your own. We sent out the call and they answered it.

For those of you who don’t know, Sheri’s given a lot of her life and work years to service. She’s been an EMT, and a dispatcher for 26 years. As a dispatcher when people are having probably one of the worst days of their life, hers is the first voice they hear when they need help. And so, we just want to let you know we love you, we’re here for you, and whatever way we can help you we will. Tonight, that happens to be money, and you’re going to accept it and you’re going to be happy about it, and we’re happy to give it!”

Sheri said, “Let me tell you a little story. The day of the Car Show, Dan walked up to my brother and said ‘we need to talk.’ And Mike’s like, ‘oh no, what did the boys do?’ But no, he said ‘about your sister. What can we do to help her?’ And Mike

If you were unable to make it down to the fair, or you were unable to find Caribou’s Got Talent Results elsewhere, we bring them to you here.

Ages 8-11

1st place—Tatum Dodge,

“Edelweiss” 2nd place Savy and Addie, “Wondering” 3rd place—Cort Banks, “Penguin Parade”

Ages 12-15

1st—Lila and Laya, “Mama Song”

said, ‘don’t ask her what you can do, and don’t piss her off.’ So Dan says, ‘we want to help you because you were my dispatcher when I first joined twenty-five years ago. Dan and I have been together twenty-five years. This is a tough road, and I just want to thank Dan and everyone for all of your support and coming out here tonight. This Friday, let’s put the b**ch in the ditch!”

“We love to do this for people who don’t want help,” Carpenter said. “Sheri said to just put together a gift basket or something. But we’re not gift basket people. You’re pretty important to a lot of people here, and some of them don’t even know it yet.”

Members of law enforcement from the local police and the sheriff’s were out in force to support Sheri, and there were a number of other civic leaders at the event from

the city, county, and state government as well.

Additional popcorn and organizational support was provided by the Main Street Cruisers, who put the whole thing together. Item sponsors were the Fraternal Order of Police, who donated the kayak, Gritton’s, who donated the pistol, Search and Rescue, and Justin Winthrop, who donated the rifle, and Travis Kunz, CPA, who donated the motorcycle. The raffle goods were all hot items, and the tickets still need to be confirmed as of press time. One winner that can be confirmed is Principal and City Councilmember Rod Worthington, who won the Gullwing on the strength of his many tickets and a firm belief in statistics. He also did not expect to win, and he politely declined an offer to be pictured riding off into the sunset with his flowing mane trailing behind him.

2nd—Emma Yost, “Story of my Life”; Lily McCurdy, “Put your head on my shoulder” 3rd—Bailey Perkins, “Wildflowers and Wildhorses”

Ages 16-18

1st—Rachel Hansen,

“Caught in the Storm” 2nd—Connor Ford, “No One Loves the Wicked” 3rd—Taygen and Bentley, “Long Black Train”

Honorable Mention

Lexi Coburn, “Xs & Os” Ansley Ford, “Perfect”

Best in Show Rahel Lemmon, “Fear is a Liar”

Spirit of the Fair

Lily and Quinn Wright, “Somewhere Over Laredo”

Liberty sees a lot of new cars go through, so it’s nice to see some of the older variety.

Liberty donated the food and cooks, in addition to the location.

Between the weather, the crowd, and the food, it was a perfect night for a cruise.

The Gullwing donated by Travis Kunz

Was he as surprised as everyone else? It seemed pretty authentic when Rod Worthington won the motorcycle.

Main Street Cruisers Ryan Carpenter and Dan Squires with Sheri Rider.

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Simplot’s Conda Pump Station Sets the Standard for Workplace Safety

One of Idaho’s largest and bestknown private entities, The J.R. Simplot Company, makes a lot more than just french fries. Simplot is also a major producer and distributor of phosphate fertilizers that supply crop and plant nutrition for the agriculture and turf and ornamental industries in North America.

Simplot’s Smoky Canyon Mine, located on the Idaho-Wyoming border, extracts phosphate ore, a key nutrient for fertilizer, that is ground into a fine powder and combined with water to create a slurry. Simplot then transports the slurry through an 87-mile pipeline to Pocatello, where it is manufactured into finished products at the company’s Don Plant that sits along Interstate 86 to the west of the city.

Due to the steep terrain and elevation changes along the pipeline route, it’s necessary to repressurize the slurry flow at a pump station in Conda, Idaho, near Soda Springs. A crew of 13 em-

ployees oversees the 24-hour, 365-day operations. The facility includes a machine shop, welding shop, offices, four 1,200 horsepower driven pumps and a control room to monitor operations.

The pump station plays a critical role in Simplot’s fertilizer production process and employees at the facility have maintained an exceptional safety record, with zero injuries over the past nine years. This exceptional record comes despite working with and around heavy industrial equipment and complex machinery.

“For more than 20 years, our Conda site has been recognized as part of the OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, a designation awarded to workplaces with exceptional safety and health management systems,” said Kelly Stumpp, production supervisor at Simplot’s AgriBusiness Mining & Manufacturing Division. “This requires our team to undergo rigorous on-site evaluations and submit annual safety reports and

goals to maintain its status.”

According to OHSA’s website, the Voluntary Protection Programs recognize employers and workers in the private industry and federal agencies who have implemented safety standards while maintaining injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor

Statistics averages for their respective industries.

“This nine-year injury-free streak is no accident,” said Stumpp. “It’s the result of daily, intentional efforts by everyone on our team to look out for one another and prioritize safety in everything we do.”

Thirkill welcomes back students; new SRO Mumford is back in school as well!

Local schools are in the process of welcoming students back for the year, which is a time of great excitement (and some anxiety) for everyone. The Soda Springs School district is open for business this week, and while there are some staffing changes that have taken place since last school year, both on the school board and in the local schools, we are highlighting the new School Resource Officer here to start off the year.

Officer Trevyn Phelps, who served as the SRO for the district up until this summer, has taken a position in Bear Lake County. Luckily, the SRO position was not open for too long before Officer Nick Mumford was named to the position. Mumford will be observing the same schedule Phelps had, which is to say he will be working in all three district schools throughout the week, with Thirkill generally seeing Officer Mumford during the mornings.

Principal Worthington places a high value on the impact of students, staff, and personnel like Mumford being on site and interacting with the students. “It’s non-negotiable that I’m there in the morning,” Worthington says. “Starting every morning at 7:30 we do high fives, the music comes on, we go til 8:00 and the music goes off. Between that time, we’re celebrating the kids coming to school in the morning, which is awesome.”

“It’s a positive thing for the beginning of the day,” adds Thirkill’s Counselor Brooke Golightly. “It gets the kids excited to come to school. “They all get to see Mister Worthington, and make that connection.”

Officer Mumford has not had experience as an SRO before but he

can already say, in his second week, “I love it!” He has a third and fifth grader in the district, and is a strong supporter of the schools. So much so that when the opening for the position was announced, he sought it out.

Officer Mumford noted that “Interacting with the kids, and changing some of the opinions” were two of the things he was looking forward to over the course of the year. There is a large amount of research into the topic, and it is nearly unanimous in its findings that interactions with officials and adults that make kids feel valued and important lead to better outcomes in measurable categories later in life. Research has also found strong correlation between a positive police presence in children’s communities and lower participation in crime.

Principal Worthington explained that he felt the most important role of the SRO was “their presence. An SRO is a resource. It is nice to have a presence and a resource for different kinds of things that I just don’t know. They are also, of course, just great examples to our kids. The more presence the SRO has, the more likely the students are to just reach out, and then there is room for a healthy relationship between the students and police, and that can be a big help to them. In a lot of situations where a child needs to reach out for police, those situations can be very serious and very scary. But if it starts here, it can be positive from the beginning.”

Counselor Brooke Golightly, who is also married to Chief of Police CeJay Golightly, adds that “it’s also important that they aren’t just law enforcement. The SRO is also a member of the community. Law

Fish and Game Corner

Fish salvage order issued for Deep Creek Reservoir in Oneida County

JENNIFER JACKSON, IDFG

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for Deep Creek Reservoir in Oneida County, effective Aug. 15 through Sep. 19, 2025.

During the salvage order timeline at Deep Creek Reservoir: Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric current, or prohibited baits.

All bag, possession, size, and number limits are suspended.

A valid Idaho fishing license is still required.

No live fish may be transported from the reservoir.

As per Deep Creek Irrigation Co. rules, no watercraft are allowed on this waterbody.

Deep Creek Irrigation Company impounds water from Deep Creek to supply water for irrigation demands and is draining the reservoir to make repairs on the dam.

Each year, Idaho Fish and Game stocks 500 catchable-sized rainbow trout in Deep Creek Reservoir for anglers. The reservoir also contains populations of largemouth bass and cutthroat trout. Fish will not survive when water levels in the reservoir become unsuitable; therefore, an order of salvage is warranted to maximize public use of these fish.

The reservoir will begin to fill again once the repairs are completed in September.

For more information about this salvage order, contact the Southeast Region Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703.

enforcement is there for us, for the people and their safety. And I think when law enforcement is involved with safety at the school, that can help put a lot of people at ease and maybe deter or prevent some of the things that we don’t want in the schools.”

Front office guru Shannon Steele further adds “I think it’s fabulous to have their presence here in the school. It’s great for our students to see that officers are here to help— they’re not bad guys. They’re always the good guys. And it’s nice to have their presence in our school. And it doesn’t help with the parents for pickup and dropoff, and I think the parents like that we have law enforcement here keeping the school safe.”

The SRO position is jointly funded by the Soda Springs Police Department and the Soda Springs School District. It’s reassuring that

both entities agree that there is a good value in making sure that an additional layer of communication between the school system and local law enforcement is in place. For many students, the SRO is the first police officer they will come in contact with in their lives, and as such they bear a certain amount of responsibility to make sure those interactions are positive. Officer Mumford seems well-suited to the task.

Thirkill itself, as well as the broader school district, is already filling the calendar with upcoming events, and we will bring them to you as soon as we can. The most impending at Thirkill is the PTO Fun Run. The Fun Run is scheduled for September 15, and the assembly to celebrate the winners will be on October 2. More detail will be coming in the weeks leading up to the event.

The Conda transfer station north of Soda Springs has an amazing safety record, which is no accident!

Principal Rod Worthington, secretary Shannon Steele, counselor Brooke Golightly, and SRO Nick Mumford.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Project Warmth

The Project Warmth Golf Classic will take place on Friday, August 22. The yearly golf tournament is the primary fundraiser for SEICAA’s Energy Assistance program, which helps many people in the community with heating costs throughout the winter.

Established in 1993 as Project Warmth, the Project Warmth Classic is SEICAA’s largest and longest-running collaborative effort to build an emergency assistance fund for eligible households in Bear Lake and Caribou County. Because there isn’t enough funding to assist every eligible household and cover all their energy needs, SEICAA must raise supplement funding to fill the gap. According to SEICAA, “Project Warmth funds are only used when no other funding is available, but we unsurprisingly spend them year after year. Over the past 10 years, we’ve spent an estimated $74,554.87 to help around 339 households avoid energy related crises - $3,170.52 of which helped 10 households in 2024.”

The best performing teams will receive the following payouts: 1st Place Gross/Net: $400 in Oregon Trail County Club Gift Cards ($100 Per Team Member); 2nd Place Net: $300 in Oregon Trail County Club Gift Cards ($75 Per Team Member). Additional prizes will be awarded to men and women who perform the longest drive, the longest putt, and land closest to pin. Lastly, golfer and non-golfer raffles, including the Hot Hand Raffle, will take place before the winning team is announced.

Library Events

The Soda Springs Library is always in between or in the middle of a million things, but here are some upcoming events and activities for late summer/fall.

Moos-ic and Movement

Every Tuesday at the Library, at 11:30 a.m. from September 2 through May 5. The program gives young people (and their parents!) a chance to get some energy out in a fun and safe environment. Songs, dancing, and light exercise are included on the agenda.

A-moos-ing Story Time

There are two story session every Wednesday in order to try to accommodate busy schedules and sometimes busy space needs. The sessions themselves include the same content. This program runs September 3 through May 8 and 10:30 or Noon.

Bilingual Spanish Story Time/Tiemp de Cuenteos en Espanol!

This program offers bilingual students and learners the chance to engage with storytime in Spanish and English, with bilingual leaders who can answer questions about the two languages and word/phrase usage. Bilingial storytime is every Monday from Spetmber 8 through May 4 at 11:30 a.m. Todos los Lunes 11:30 a.m.

Page Turners

This group is suggested for readers 5th grade and older, who would like to meet to talk about a range of issues, as well as undertake a number of activities. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. and last for around an hour. The planned schedule includes: Sept 3, Vision Boards; Oct 1, Gust Speaker; Nov 5, Craft Night; Dec 3, Christmas Party; Jan 7, Paint Night; Feb 4, Candy Shop Wars; March 4, Book Recommendations; April 1, Wrap-up Party.

Mother-Daughter Book Club

The Mother-Daughter Book Club meets in the groups described in the

title (although all kinds of pairs will work, including grandparents, stepparents, older siblings, aunts and uncles, family friends, etc.) on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library. A list of books planned includes: Sept 10, Ferris; Oct 8, Lilac Skully; Nov 12, Nutcracked; Jan 14, Anne of Green Gables; Feb 11, Naya Nuki; March 11, Women Who Dared; April 8, Lemonade Wars.

Books for Boys

This program meets on the third Wednesday of the month, with meetings held at the library starting a 7 p.m. The suggested ages are 8 through 12. A list of books for the season includes: September 17, 43 Old Cemetery Rd.; Oct 15, Bunnicula; Nov 19, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Jan 21, Guts and Glory—American Revolution; Feb 18, Who was Milton Hershey; March 18, Houdini and Me; April 15, Jack: The Fairly True Story.

Lego Club

The Lego Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 10:30 a.m. There is no specific age for the club, but it gives builders a chance to work on projects, meet with other enthusiasts, and seek resources. Upcoming meetings are Sept 5 and 19, Oct 3 and 17, Nov 7 and 21, and Dec 5.

There are a number of other clubs and groups who meet at the Library, but are not overseen by the Library staff. These include craft groups, community groups, Dungeons and Dragons players, and more. If you have a group that you would like us to run meeting information for, call (208) 766-4773 or email brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com

Costume Sale

The library has been gathering gently used Halloween and dress-up costumes since last year, and is ready for this year’s “Costume Sale,” scheduled for September 25 and 26 at the library. The sale will support the Friends of the Soda Springs Library, and go toward their events throughout the year, including the upcoming Festival of Trees. Anyone interested in donating costumes can bring them to the library, or call to check availability.

Women’s Health and OB Classes

Caribou Medical Center is hosting free community education classes at the Library during the third week of the month. The sessions cover a variety of important topics, with the goal of creating a welcoming space where women can learn, ask questions, take charge of their health, and become familiar with and gain trust in local providers. Classes are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and are conducted by knowledgeable medical staff from CMC.

The upcoming schedule includes: Aug 27—Myth of Fact: Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum; Aug 28— Anxiety and Depression Prevention and Beginning Steps in Treatment; September 24—How to Make a Birth Plan; what to Pack in your Hospital Bag; Sept 28—Fatigue; Oct 23—How to Advocate for Yourself during pregnancy and postpartum; Oct 24—Sleep Hygiene; Nov Date TBD, Breastfeeding vs Bottle Feeding, Breast Self-Screening Recommendations, Risk Factors for Cancer; Dec TBD— How to Prepare your home for a new baby, Supplements and Diet.

“Art in the Garden”

A gathering of artists from around Caribou County is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30 at the Community Garden site behind the Presbyterian Church in Soda Springs. A Silent Auction will be held during the event, and

a Kids’ art station will be staffed from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Come and visit with a number of wonderful local artists and support the efforts of the Community Garden to keep the community nourished.

The artists are gathering to show and sell art. According to Marie Crane, “we are all donating pieces of art for a silent auction. We want to raise funds and awareness for the community gardens. A lot of folks don’t even know where the gardens are located or how they have been helping so many people in our community. The ultimate goal would be to raise enough funds to get a greenhouse added to the space. We want to draw the community to the site for a fun day of live music, food trucks and beautiful art from all of our local artists. Late August the Garden should be in full bloom. This is the first year for this event and we are hoping we can make it a success and that it might continue into the future to become an annual event.”

OBITUARY

“Party at the Rock!”

August 23, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

A separate event will take place this weekend at Kelly Park in Soda Springs. The event will feature a number of musical artists from around Caribou County, including Slye Gentry, Rahel Leon, David Torgesen and family, and Alex Ozburn.

Bancroft Fundraiser

On Saturday, August 23, a fundraiser for Viki Morrison is planned at The Bar in Bancroft. Viki was diagnosed with a rare lung disease called Langerhans cell histiocytosis, with interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis. She is also in right hypertension heart failure. Due to these circumstances, she is unable to work, which is making it difficult to support her family. Food, Prizes, Music, and a Raffle will be help outside, so people are encouraged to bring their families and help support this mother in need. Anyone who would like to donate but who will be unable to make it can call Destiny Gunter at (208) 220-4804 or Venmo.

Rex W. Rawlins

March 14, 1945 ~ August 18, 2025

After an 18-month battle with cancer, Rex W. Rawlins passed on August 18th, 2025. He began his life March 14th, 1945, in the small town of Lewiston, Utah. Born to parents Owen and Velma Rawlins, he grew up on the family farm with his older twin siblings LaVere and Vera as well as his younger sister J’Lene. After finishing high school, Rex joined many of his friends and school mates in military service during the early years of the Vietnam War. He joined the United States Navy in 1964 and was stationed primarily out of the naval air station on North Island near San Diego. Rex enjoyed his military role as plane captain, what today might be referred to as crew chief, aboard several different types of transport aircraft. Throughout the rest of his life, he often shared stories of the many adventures he experienced during his four years of service.

Upon his honorable discharge in 1968, Rex continued to live in the San Diego area working various jobs and eventually meeting his future wife, Sandra Long. In 1970, the couple moved back to Utah in pursuit of work and Rex was quickly hired by Union Pacific Railroad. He would continue to work for UPRR for a further 35 years in a wide variety of roles, finishing as a track inspector. Rex and Sandy were married Sep. 2, 1970, and had two wonderful children, Chad in 1972 and Brandye in 1974. Railroad life saw Rex transferred first to Pocatello and eventually Soda Springs, Idaho in 1980. Throughout his life, Rex had a deep love of the outdoors. There were numerous camping, hunting, and fishing trips for the whole family. He took a series of annual backcountry canoe trips in Yellowstone National Park with his friends. After retiring, Rex became deeply engrossed in gold prospecting and enjoyed spending time with his newfound friends

in the Gold Prospectors Association of America. As much as he enjoyed the outdoors, it was never about being away from others. One of his favorite activities was to just walk around any place he found himself and strike up a conversation. Everyone in the family called this “neighboring.” Many of those neighbors have taken part in the activity for nearly 40 years now.

Rex W. Rawlins is survived by his sister J’lene, his loving wife Sandra, his children Chad and Brandye and his four grandsons, that he adored, Keagan Leif, Greyson Lake, Griffin Luke, and Soren Long. Throughout his life, Rex had many wonderful dogs that he refused to go anywhere without, including his final one, Beans. As per Rex’s wishes, his remains are to be cremated and there will be no formal service. If you wish to remember Rex in some way, his family asks that you consider donating to the local Soda Springs food bank by way of SEICAA. The family would also like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to the numerous staff members of Caribou Memorial Hospital and its outpatient clinic for their tireless efforts to help Rex and us all through this trying time.

The Community Garden behind the Presbyterian Church will be the site of the upcoming art show.

There are programs for everyone coming to the Soda Springs Library this fall!

Why we do Fair

BY ALLISON ELIASON

The most dreaded part of the 4H, FFA and fair experience is the record book turned into the office with each project just before the fair begins. The most grueling, strenuous and burdensome part of it all is the very final section- the summary story of the project. In truth it isn’t really that hard, but it requires a lot of thought and introspection about the 4H-er and their project.

Maybe it is the summer long break from school or the need for self reflection but there is something about this part of their project wrap up that seems especially hard. I hate to admit it but at our house the outright dislike of this task turns to snarky comments that takes a magic wand to channel and harness into more appropriate answers.

The easiest prompt to answer, but replied to with the most bite, is always, “Why did you do this project?”. Every parent, coach, leader, and mentor hopes to hear that their participants do it because they want to, they like the project, or they are excited to learn more about the subject. Even the simple answer that it was “fun” would suffice.

My kids never tell me those sort of replies, especially when it comes to their Market Beef record book. Their answer, year after year, is that their parents make them do it. Short, sweet and to the point. A close second has always been, “To make money.” For a long time I made them dig deep and look for one or two reasons they wanted to do their 4H projects that had nothing to do with parents and money, mostly because I was a little embarrassed. I didn’t want anyone else to know that my kids had a crummy attitude about the project.

This year was different. I’m not sure why, but I let my kids put the mom-makes-me-do-it answer. With one caveat- we add WHY mom and

dad want them to do the project. They had to put in all the details why mom and dad think it’s important to take on such a big project even when they don’t want to.

Raising a steer is no easing feat. It’s near ything other than working with their steers, especially on the cold winter days or hot summer days. They remind me they don’t want to do it. They beg to be done.

I make them do it anyway.

You could call me a mean mom, they sometimes do. Most of the time we let our kids lead out in activities, choosing to be in different sports, clubs, and the like. If they are interested, we jump in and support them and if they aren’t interested, we don’t force it.

Except for this.

There is something about this sort of project, this challenge that helps them learn, grow, and develop in ways that I can’t seem to replicate anywhere else. The hard things they have to do, the scary things they have to do, the responsibility it demands, and the accountability exacts slowly shapes them into courageous, daring, independent young people that know how to get a job done.

Then they head to the fair where all of their hard work is on display. They showcase their projects, knowing that there are imperfections, quirks and weaknesses. They enter the show ring surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, some there to cheer on, but most there to critique. They do their best to act calm, cool and collected but inside they are nervous, frustrated, and wishing things could just go their way. They listen to a judge talk a little good and a little bad about their project, holding their head up high regardless of the words shared their way. Through it all they learn about pride, poise, and purpose.

After the show, without any prodding from mom and dad, they congratulate their fellow competitors or

BRAIN TEASERS

in some cases, buoy them up when they feel down about the results of the show. Having just gone through the same experience, they have a lot of grace and compassion for their neighbor, even if they had the calf that was ranked over them.

Then comes sale day, their pay day for all the blood, sweat, tears, time and money put into their project. It’s a nerve racking day, in a whole different way. They aren’t wrong when they say money talks, especially at a market animal sale. Some learn to be thankful for even a little pay, maybe far less than the animal across the way. Others are paid above and beyond what they had hoped to earn, experiencing an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.

And just as fast as the fair week came, it is gone and they have to say goodbye. In some ways there is a feeling of relief for the pressure to be gone, but then there is still a sense of longing for the adventure to not be over quite yet.

Despite the ups and downs of the ride, the greatest feeling of all is the sense of accomplishment of making it to the finish line of such an immense

task. Suddenly it wasn’t so bad of an experience. Somehow looking back, all the hours spent walking, washing, and fitting seem more fun and easy than they were in the moment. They see their own growth, change, and progress, something that only came from enduring hard work.

4H, FFA, or the county fair might not be for everyone and that’s ok, but if you ever wonder why we do it, this is it. It is to teach our kids to push through the hard, to push through the fear, and to push through the disappointment. We hope and pray that things will work out and that they will have success, but we also know that there is only one winner at the end of the day. We know that they can show up to the fair and their animal might not cooperate. We know that we have great competition and our best efforts might not be enough.

At a quick glance, it might look like the fair is about fluffy animals and fancy shows. Sure, that is a big part of it. But the culmination isn’t really about how much that animal grew over the season, but rather how much that youth did.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS CARIBOU COUNTY

Aug 22, Friday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Bridge @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie

Football @ AF (JV @ 4:30, V @7:00)

Aug 23, Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie

VB Ririe Tournament- V @9:00 am

Aug 24, Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am)

Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services

Hope Lutheran Church

Aug 25, Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am) Commissioner Meeting (9am)

Aug 26, Tuesday

VB vs Grace (5:30, 6:30, 7:30)

Aug 27, Wednesday

Caribou County Senior Dinner

Pinochle @ The Senior Center

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

Children Story Time @ Library 10:30am or 11:30am

IDAN-HA Movie

Aug 28, Thursday Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

IDAN-HA Movie

GRACE

Aug 22, Friday

HS Football @Oakley 4:00/ 7:00 pm

Aug 24, Sunday LDS Services

Aug 25, Monday

Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am

Aug 26, Tuesday

HS VB @Soda Springs 5/6/ 7:00 pm

Aug 27, Wednesday

HS VB Tri Home w/ WS & Preston @4:30

Aug 28, Thursday

School Pictures

HS FB HOME vs. Raft River 4/7:00 pm

BANCROFT

Aug 22, Friday

HS FB BYE week

Aug 23, Saturday VB- Tri- Match @Hansen 10:0011:00 am

Aug 18, Monday First Day of School

Aug 24, Sunday LDS Services

Aug 25, Monday Homecoming Week 2025 Booster Club Meeting (6:30pm)

Aug 26, Tuesday Homecoming Week 2025 VB @ Aberdeen 6:00/7:00 pm

Aug 27, Wednesday Individual & Fall Sports Pictures Homecoming Week 2025

Aug 28, Thursday Homecoming Week 2025

MS Volleyball @Watersprings 4:00pm

HS Volleyball HOME w/Leadore 5:00/6:00 pm

ON THIS DAY

1841 John Hampton patents venetian blind

1888 American inventor William Seward Burroughs patents the adding machine

1897 Oldsmobile first manufactured by Olds Vehicle Co. in Lansing, Michigan

1911 “Mona Lisa” is stolen from the Louvre by Vincenzo Peruggia; recovered in 1913

1931 Yankees slugger Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 600 career home runs as NY defeats St. Louis Browns, 11-7 at Sportsman’s Park

1942 Walt Disney’s animated movie “Bambi” is released, based on the book by Felix Salten

1961 American country singer

Patsy Cline records then-struggling songwriter Willie Nelson’s song “Crazy”, in Nashville, Tennessee

1968 PFC James Anderson Jr is first African American Marine to win Medal of Honor (Vietnam War)

1972 First hot air balloon flight over Alps

1980 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) founded in basement office in Takoma Park, Maryland

1992 US Marshals move in on Randy Weaver’s cabin in Ruby Ridge, Idaho to apprehend him on firearms charges; 11-day stand-off ensues

2017 Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $417M to woman who developed ovarian cancer after using their talc-based products

LUNCH MENUS

SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk

Monday, August 25

Chicken Burger, Onion Rings

Tuesday, August 26

Quesadilla, Black Beans

Wednesday, August 27

Sloppy Joe, Chips

Thursday, August 28

Uncrustable, Chips

NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU

Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day

Monday, August 25

Walking Tacos, Sunshine Carrots, Fruit Jello Cups

Tuesday, August 26

BBQ Chicken Sliders, Broccoli w/ Cheese, Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, August 27

Smothered Burritos, Peas w/ Carrots, Hot Cinnamon Apples

Thursday, August 28

Corndogs, French Dip, French Fries, Tropical Fruit Salad

GRACE LUNCH MENU

Lunches served with Milk

Monday, August 25

Quesadilla, Food Choices: Seasoned Black Beans, Corn, Cinnamon Apples

Tuesday, August 26

Corndog, Mac & Cheese, Food Choices: Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, August 27

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Food Choices: Veggie Sticks, Peaches

Thursday, August 28

Spaghetti, Breadstick, Food Choices: Green Salad, Pears

BIRTHDAYS

Helen Rae Ridge, Aug. 4

Ruth Mayne, Aug. 4

Randy Nelson, Aug. 5

KC Crump, Aug. 7

Robert Alleman, Aug. 8

Steve Somsen, Aug. 8

Kathy Martinsen, Aug. 9

Penni Kadel, Aug. 13

Gene Gummersall, Aug. 13

Bill Vandergriff, Aug. 14

Susan Bolton, Aug. 16

Chance Hawker, Aug. 16

Cheryl Thompson, Aug. 16

Gayla Godfrey, Aug. 20

Lynn Crossley, Aug. 22

Pete Petersen, Aug. 24

Augustus Wayne Brown, Aug. 26

Judy Pabst, Aug. 26

Terry Anderson, Aug. 26

Larry Anderson, Aug. 26

Diane Prahl, Aug. 28

Diana Koller, Aug. 31

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

CARIBOU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

22nd - Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Peaches, Sourdough Bread,

27th - Lemon Chicken w/Rice, Broccoli, Oatmeal Bread, Berries and Cream Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Peanut Butter Bars

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

Aggressive efforts to promote Soda Springs and the community came on two fronts when Dr. Ryan Anderson and Tony Varilone presented plans for the Oregon Trail Community and Aquatic Center, and Mayor Kirk Hansen gave an update of the new community development director positions the city has funded. The comments were made before the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce at their regular meetings. Dr. Anderson said the idea of a swimming pool came from a group of interested people, as well as the Great Soda Springs Community Development Committee, at about the same time. A survey showed interest in a pool was four times higher than the next priority in the community in 1998. The concept of a pool and community center began to mesh and an ad hoc group began exploring ways of building such a complex—or at least an outdoor pool—without voter funding. “We found that it is feasible for Soda Sprins to support and outdoor pool that is close to being self-sustaining,” Dr. Anderson reported, based on research from other communities. He noted that Malad has many similarities, such as being 15 minutes away from a resort pool, similar seasons, and a rural community. They operate the pool four months a year at a loss of about $10,000. He theorized that with Soda Springs being about double in population, it should not be a financial burden to run one. A number of fund-raising events were suggested.

Mayor Kirk Hansen said the city budgeted $81,000 for a full-time economic development director for the upcoming year and is also seeking a SEICOG grant for help with part of that. “On two occasions in the last 15 years I have been involved with organized development and both situations were a failure,” Hansen said. He noted that the position needed to be full-time and the person living in Soda Springs and be familiar with its vision and people.

Several fires again started in Caribou County last week from lightning strikes. Caribou County firemen responded to a 300 to 400 acre fire near Chesterfield on Thursday in CRP, the biggest of the fires. That fire jumped two different roads and didn’t slow down because of strong winds. Rain followed it and that allowed for containment, Captain Roger Rigby said. He thanked the several farmers and volunteers who showed up to help, including those with tractors and discs. Rigby was the first fire fighter on the scene and noted the extreme fire behavior due to the winds. The fire was covering too big an area too fast to successfully contain and had it not rained, structures would have been threatened or lost.

Ask a Fisherman. Q: I read about a “salvage order” at a local fishing area—what does that mean?

A: There are several reservoirs across the southern part of Idaho which have salvage orders at present, and likely more due to the lack of rain. The most common salvage order lifts the bag, possession, and size limits, but other requirements, like tackle restrictions remain. A salvage order is always directed at a specific body of water, and may liberalize tackle restrictions.

Soda Springs Police are investigating an incident that may or may not have been a factor in the death of a Virginia man over the weekend, Chief Joe Rice said. Michael Lee Morelli, 45, Covington, VA, died on Sunday afternoon at the Bannock Regional Medical Center. He was life flighted there earlier after being treated at Caribou Memorial Hospital. Police were called Saturday night on two separate occasions to deal with an intoxicated person trying to break or gain entry into a room at the Trail Motel. Todd LeRoy Green, Glendale, AZ, who was staying at the Trail while working in this area, reported an intoxicated person was pounding on his door and shouting to open it. Morelli was told to go away and when he didn’t Green

opened the door and Morelli tried to charge into his room and he was knocked back out the door, Chief Rice said, falling backwards and hitting his head on the cement. SSPD Cpl. Ric Anderson arrived after Green made a 911 call. Neither party wanted to file a complaint and Morelli was told to stay in his room. About an hour later, police received another call and responded to find Morelli laying on his back in front of the same motel room he had previously tried to enter and was having difficulty breathing, reports say. He was taken by EMTs to CMH. Green told police Morelli had returned and begam pounding on the door and said he was looking for his wife, and tried to push his way into the room. He was struck in the face by Green and stumbled backward, sitting down, then fell back striking his head on the cement. Investigation continues into the incident and the circumstances leading up to the injuries that are being investigated.

Materials scientists studying recharging made an astonishing discovery that could open the door to better batteries, faster catalysts, and other scientific leaps. Scientists from Idaho National Laboratory and University of California San Diego scrutinizes the earliest stages of lithium recharging and learned that slow, low-energy charging causes electrodes to collect atoms in a disorganized way that improves charging behavior. The non-crystalline “glassy” lithium had never been observed, and creating such amorphous metals has traditionally been extremely difficult. The findings suggest strategies for fine-tuning recharging approaches to boost battery life and—more intriguingly—for making glassy metals for other applications. The study appeared online this week in Nature Materials. Lithium metal is a preferred anode for hjgh-energy rechargeable batteries. Yet the recharging process is not well understood at the atomic level. The way lithium atoms deposit onto the anode can vary from one recharge cycle to the next, leading to erratic recharging and reduced battery life.

1990

The Soda Springs High School cheerleaders attended a United Spirit Association cheerleading camp at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. This year’s theme was “Make it Happen.” During the. Four days, the cheerleaders learned cheers, chants, game actions, dances, and worked on jumps, technique, and game-time situations. For showing energy and getting along with each squad, the cheerleaders received a spirit award on Thursday night. Each night was evaluations on cheers, both those learned at camp and brought from home, and game actions learned the previous camp days. The cheerleaders received superior rating on three out of three evaluations and were awarded a superior plaque. The cheerleaders for the 1990-1991 year include: Mat Maids—Mary Ann Pearson, head cheerleader, Shanda Winward, Megan Smith and Theresa Cole. Junior Varsity—Tiffany Jolley, head cheerleader, Lori Grosland, Cece Craner, Allyson Swain, Polly Sanderson, and Rosetta Walters. The cheerleader advisor in Cecilia Hoggan.

Computer class set for Grace. A beginning computer class will be held at Grace High School starting next week. The class will be for five weeks, on Wednesdays. The fee of $25 will cover all expenses. The instructor is Mike Hansen. The class will instruct students in the use of a word processor (Word Perfect), the operation of spreadsheets, and introduction to MS-DOS. If there is greater interest in either of those areas or some area not mentioned, they can adapt to fit the course. Also, if there is any interest in advanced Word Perfect, design publishing, or advanced spreadsheets please notify the instructor and a change can be arranged. At least 12 people are needed.

The Bill Corbett family and Ellen Carney will be appearing on Sunrise Idaho, on Idaho Falls station KDIK with Karen Cornwell. The Corbetts will appear on Wednesday and Thursday, showing their Checkmaster, which is a plan they have developed for money management for children. Checkmaster is available at Lallatin Food Town and Lew and Dan’s Thriftway in Soda. Carney will be appearing to speak about her new book on Dr. Ellis Kackley.

The major league team sponsored by U.S. West rolled undefeated through the Soda Springs Little League tournament on July 23-26. U.S. West started out the season by losing four of the five first games. The team then turned around and never lost another game. The team was coached by Ken Heuseveldt who was assisted by his daughter Jennifer Heuseveldt. Chet Hopkins was the representative if U.S. West who provided the support and sponsorship. Members of the team were 12-year olds—Justin Hansen, Dwight Adams, Ben Ownes, and Jordan Bolton; 11 year olds—Robbie Heuseveldt, Cliff Strupp, Beau Anderson, Cody Thompson, Tom Ashley, Josh Owens, Peter Luthi, and Robert Caldwell. A barbecue and swim party, provided by U.S. West was held at the Bailey Creek pool and park area.

Racing enthusiasts of Caribou County, under the direction of Carl and Brenda Erickson, and Kirt Farnworth, Soda Springs, sponsored the first ever Mud Challenge to be held in Caribou County at the Fairgrounds in Grace. Racers from neighboring states of Wyoming and Utah joined Idaho’s mostly “hometown” folks in the festivities. Seven divisions of racing included Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, Mud Modified, Powder Puff, ATVs, and Open Class, racing in a three-foot deep and 150-foot long track of mud, with the best of two lap times being recorded as the final score. Brenda Erickson said, “We have gone all over, as well as others from this area, participating in various races and at each one it seems like there was something that went wrong of things just didn’t go right. So in the planning of this event, everyone just put their heads together, worked hard, trying to improve on the races that many of us had already participated in.”

People using the Second Bridge area on the Alexander Reservoir need to be aware of the possibility of rattlesnakes in the area. Ron Nichols, Soda Springs, reported seeing one in the past week near the trail by the old bridge embankment on the south side.

He said people using the area need to be aware rattlesnakes are in the area and use appropriate caution. Rattlers have been seen in the Alexander Point area over the years, but few have been reported east of the reservoir towards Soda Springs.

The 1st annual River Run and River Rescue Training will be held Aug 24 and 25 at the Oregon Trial Park. The park is located on highway 30, west of Soda Springs, next to the Alexander Reservoir. The River Run will be a limited event for canoeing enthusiasts. The participants will be in teams of two persons per canoe and can be any combination of father-son, daughter-mother, son-daughter, or adults. There will be canoe safety education, food and drink, and awards for all participants. The River Rescue Training will be for the Emergency Response Units in the counties surrounding Caribou County, the Search and Rescue teams, the police department, fire department, and the EMS personnel. The event is being organized by the Caribou County Chapter of the American Red Cross and all fees will be donations to the Red Cross.

In an effort to boost the anti-drug sentiment on Grace, an assembly featuring youth from the “Young American Showcase” will be presented for secondary school students. “The program will last approximately 45 minutes,” commented Mrs. Harris, high school principal, “and will have a musical comedy format, looking at America from 1776 to today, as well as a message for the students on personal values.” A series of contemporary hits, performed in a variety of styles (rock, soul, rhythm and blues, country) that have appeal to the entire audience, as well as songs and skits, will portray each prominent era, leading up to the present. A member of the band will also speak to the group about the future of this great country, stressing the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and the negative effects that peer pressure has on an individual.

Thursday, August 21

Friday, August 22

Saturday, August 23

Freakier Friday (PG)

22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.

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

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

Wednesday, August 27

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

208-547-3282

Krew Hemmert, flanked by members of the Soda Springs High School Student Council and advisor Sherlene Kirby

Public Hearing Notice

Soda Springs School District #150

Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Raising Activity Funds for Non-Traditional Students

Pursuant to Idaho 63-1311A

and Soda Springs Board Policy # 834, the Soda Springs Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss and receive public input on a proposed plan to raise and allocate additional activity funds for non-publicschool students enrolled in district programs. A non-publicschool student is defined as a student who is enrolled in a non-public school (including a home school or private school), enrolled in a public charter school, or enrolled in a postsecondary institution (Policy # 630).

Date: August 27, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Soda Springs, School District Board Room, District Office, 250 East 2nd South Soda Springs Idaho, 83276. The purpose of this hearing is to inform the community about an increase that exceeds the 5% increase in activity fees for non-public-school students. The proposed fees are necessary to cover the costs of nonSoda Springs School District students' participation in Soda Springs extracurricular activities, including transportation and coaching salaries. The district proposes that these fees will increase as follows: part time students enrolled in Soda Springs School District will be assessed a fee of $175 in the middle school and $250 at the high school. A student who is not enrolled at Soda Springs School District will be assessed a fee of $250 at the middle school and $500 at the high school. Each of these costs will be per activity. All interested stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and community members, are encouraged to attend and provide input.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE

CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO

The proposed budget is based on the analysis of anticipated

Written comments will be received by the district until 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the District Office at 208-547-3371 three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

For additional information, please contact: Scott Muir at 208-547-3371

Scott Muir

Superintendent Publish: August 13th, August 20th, August 27th.

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NOTICE OF CANDIDATE

FILING DEADLINE

CITY OF BANCROFT, IDAHO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general election to be held in and for the City of Bancroft, Idaho, will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The election will be held for the purpose of electing the following offices for the specified terms:

2 Councilmember positions for a (4) year term

1 Mayor position for a (4) year term Candidates for city elected office are required to file a Declaration of Candidacy specifying the office sought and affirming that the individual is a qualified city elector, meaning:

• at least 18 years of age

• a U.S. citizen

• the candidate’s primary residence must be within the city

• the address of the candidate’s voter registration must match the residence address provided on the candidate’s declaration

• the candidate must have resided in the city for at least 30 days prior to submitting their declaration

The Declaration of Candidacy must be accompanied by:

• a nonrefundable filing fee of $40 or

• a Petition of Candidacy signed by at least five qualified city electors with the signatures verified by the county clerk’s office.

The deadline for filing Declarations of Candidacy is Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Declarations of Candidacy are available at the office of the City Clerk., 95 South Main Street from the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Monday – Thursday., /s/ Debbie Swensen/City Clerk

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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 3, 2025, at 5:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider public comment regarding a proposal to increase power, water & sewer capacity fees in excess of five percent (5%). The purpose of the fee increase is to help defray the costs of current and future improvements to the power, water & sewer systems. Add fees for Capital Improvement Projects. 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:

· Power Resolution 2025-9

· Water Resolution 2025-11

· Sewer Resolution 2025-10

The public is welcome to comment on proposed rate increases under 5%.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 300 W. 57th STREET, 15th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019

· Garbage Resolution 2025-8 Rate increase 2%

CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT.

A complete schedule of rates is available at City Hall. The proposed effective date is OCTOBER 1, 2025.

That the general election to be held in and for the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, will be held on Tuesday, November 4TH, 2025. The election is held for the purpose of electing a mayor and two council members for a term of four years. Candidates for city elected office are required to file a declaration of candidacy specifying the office sought and affirming that the individual is a qualified city elector, meaning: at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, the candidate’s primary residence must be within the city, the address of the candidate’s voter registration must match the residence address provided on the candidate’s declaration, and the candidate must have resided in the city for at least 30 days prior to submitting their declaration. The declaration of candidacy must be accompanied by: (1) a nonrefundable filing fee of $40.00 OR (2) a petition of candidacy signed by at least five qualified city electors that have been verified by the county clerk’s office. The Candidate Filing period opens Monday, August 18th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The deadline for filing declarations of candidacy is Friday, August 29th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Declarations of candidacy are available at City Hall in the office of the City Clerk at 9 West 2nd South from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

NOW HERE’S A TIP #12345_20250811 FOR RELEASE AUG. 11, 2025

Andrea Haderlie, City Clerk

The public is invited to attend, and public comment is encouraged.

By JoAnn Derson

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.

Andrea Haderlie, City Clerk

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the abovenoticed meeting should contact Soda Springs City Hall before the meeting by calling 5472600.

Publish: August 21st & 28th, 2025

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NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE CITY OF GRACE, IDAHO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the general election to be held in and for the City of Grace, Idaho, will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The election will be held for the purpose of electing the following offices for the specified term:

Two (2) City Council Positions for Four (4) Year Terms One (1) Mayor Position for Four (4) Year Term

Candidates for city elected office are required to file a Declaration of Candidacy specifying the office sought and affirming that the individual is a qualified city elector, meaning: at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, the candidate’s primary residence must be within the city, the address of the candidate’s voter registration must match the residence address provided on the candidate’s declaration, and the candidate must have resided in the city for at least 30 days prior to submitting their declaration. The Declaration of Candidacy must be accompanied by: (1) a nonrefundable filing fee of $40 or (2) a Petition of Candidacy signed by at least five qualified city electors with the signatures verified by the county clerk’s office. The deadline for filing Declarations of Candidacy is Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Declarations of Candidacy are available at City Hall, 108 East Center St., from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

City Clerk

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• “Every member of our family has a plastic bin in his/her closet to hold items not currently in use. For the littler ones, it’s hand-me-downs that are not quite ready for use. For my husband and myself, it is out of season items. And for everyone, there is a bin in the garage where we place usable items that no longer fit. Whenever it’s full, we either donate it or start planning our next tag sale.” — A.E. in Massachusetts

• “If you have to talk to someone at the cable company, call on a Thursday (unless it’s urgent), as that’s the day they tend to have the fastest response times, experts say.” — J.C. in Florida

• If you have lost a zipper pull, you can create a temporary one with a paperclip.

• You can use a salad spinner to gently “wring out” delicate hand washables. Remove excess water, and then hang dry or lay flat according to the

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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 the 9th day of September 2025 at 6:05 P.M., at City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, to consider a proposed annexation into the C-2 neighborhood commercial zone for one (1) land parcel for MASRHE, LLC to allow access to municipal services such as water, sewer, police, fire protection and road maintenance. The property involved in this request is as follows: Parcel #09541E124800 Description: TR SE ¼ NW ¼, TR NE ¼ SW ¼ SEC 12, T9s, R41E.

All persons present at the public hearings shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Secretary at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276, or email shalynnh@sodaspringsid.com.

Any person needing special accommodations 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 18th day of August 2025. Shalynn Hennefer, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1051-08-21-28-25-T2

Grace City Council Report July 2

Adapted from the minutes recorded by City Clerk Shelley Reeves

Bills in the amount of $365,138.72 and payroll in the amount of $16,377.69 were reviewed for payment approval. Councilmember Tillotson moved that the bills be approved as reviewed. Councilmember Toone seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Barthlome reported that Fire Chief Peck is following the county and issuing a burn ban for the city effective July 1st. The fire department responded to Bancroft to assist with the house fires on June 20th and 21st. Cameras for the office were discussed. The bid from Teton Smart Security was for $4207.00 for 2 cameras for the outside and one with a microphone for the inside, with installation and licensing. Councilmember Lowe moved to approve the purchase. Councilmember Tillotson seconded the motion.

Insurance for the employees’ families was discussed. The quotes came in quite high and the employee portion would cost the employees a significant amount of money each month. If the city offers insurance to the employees’ families, then the employees would no longer be eligible to get insurance for the insurance marketplace which has more affordable options. It was decided not to offer the employees’ families insurance at this time. There was discussion about offering a health savings account to help the employees with medical expenses. The decision was to offer $200.00 per month per full time employee that Clerk Reeves will keep track of on a spreadsheet instead of an official health savings account that can be lost due to nonuse. Councilmember Tillotson moved to offer the employees $200.00 per month that can be used for medical expenses for themselves or their families beginning in October. The money can be banked and up to one year’s worth, $2400.00, rolled over into the next year. Councilmember Toone seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Toone moved to approve 3% cost of living adjustment to the employees. Councilmember Tillotson seconded the motion. Motion

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 the 9th day of September 2025 at 6:05 P.M., at City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, for the purpose to consider a proposed Zoning Amendment and Reclassification Application for one (1) land parcel from R-2 to C-2 for more appropriate zoning classification to better suit the property. The property involved in this request is as follows:

Parcel Nos. 010000121300 TR SW 1/4 NE ¼ APPR 12 AC, SEC 12, T9S, R41E, CO PROP IN CITY 12.84 ACRES

All persons present at the public hearings shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Secretary at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276, or email Shalynnh@sodaspringsid.com

Any person needing special accommodations 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 18h day of August 2025. ShaLynn Hennefer, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1052-08-21-28-25-T2

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Jeongwan Bae, Korea, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

passed unanimously. Councilmember Lowe moved to cap account #2060.5 due to nonpayment. Councilmember Tillotson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Crookston reported that GSE is moving along with the sewer project. The walls on the new building are coming up and they are putting pipe on the west side of 4th North. He was by someone that was willing to put siding on the gables on the park bathroom. They will donate their time if the city will purchase the materials.

Garbage cans were discussed. The garbage cans are failing to hold up. Shane looked into what some other cities were using and found a company that was recommended by a couple of other places. The cans are $60.00 each, which is about half the cost the city has been paying, but you have to order a truckload of 351 cans for $21,987.45. This will be discussed with the budget, but the city will need to order some more before the end of the budget year to get through before a big order can be placed.

Mayor Barthlome thanked the employees for all of their hard work. She reminded the council about the budget work meeting on July 9th at 6:00 p.m. She had a high school student ask if she could redo the volleyball court at the park for her senior project. There was a discrepancy with a citizen about where their property ended and the city property began. Mayor Barthlome suggested that the city have a surveyor come and put in pins so that there isn’t any question.

Kelly Christensen asked about the status of his setting permit. Superintendent Crookston reminded Mr. Christensen that he had returned it to him to get some measurements that were missing when it was turned in.

Jake Wright asked the council about charging for the RV dump. He talked to some other cities that charge and they just do it on an honor system but they make quite a bit of money in the summer from it, and it helps pay for the treatment of the waste that is dumped. No decision was made, it will be discussed at a future meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:17

Haven Claire Barlow, Chubbuck, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Christian Lee Barney, Riverton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Hannah Ellen Beckstead, Centerville, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Tyler Adrian Bell, Richmond, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Wenchao Chang, Anchorage, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, costs $56.50

Mary Ann Pearson Craner, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Shawn Matthew Davis, Soda Springs, fail to display plates or stickers, $10.50, costs $56.50

Omar Alberto Flores Henriquez, Provo, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Eric Francois, Fairfax, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jessica Hatch, Bancroft, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

David Lee Hodson, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kenneth Matthew Knapp, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Anthony Kelane Leath, Thaxton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Scott W McMullen, Kuna, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Andrew Robert Millward, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Braxton Steven Pond, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Douglas Bradshaw Porter, Layton, $33.50, costs $56.50

Aaron Michael Potter, Downers Grove, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Ashley B Singleton, St Anthony, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Justice Kathryn Skeem, Grace, $33.50, costs $56.50

Joshua Le Stein, Phoenix, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Mark Richard Strandmo, San Antonio, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Kannin Harley Atkinson, Soda Springs, temporary permittee not

accompanied by a license driver over 21 years of age, $44.50, costs $56.50

John M Fannery, Chappaqua, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

McKenna Arvella Frazier, Afton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jonathan Gentry, Atlanta, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Sean Jones, Soda Springs, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50

Todd Baipark Lee, Renton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Ting-Yeh Lu, Greenbelt, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Thomas S Madden, Lakeland, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Jonathan Chavez Orozco-Chavez, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Subodh G Phasale, Coraopolis, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Blake Anthony Schritter, Leesburg, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Takayuki Taguchi, San Jose, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Liwei Zhu, Lexington, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Alonzo Chavez Jr, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Casey A Hlavaty, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Narcissu Marie Kimball, Inkom, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jacob Andrew Smith, Clinton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Stephanie Leann Williams, West Haven, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Zhen Xiang, Dallas, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Norberto Armenta Mosquedo, Aberdeen, operate vehicle without current or valid license, $342.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: IPOE Aaron Stuart, Uintah, fish without license (not salmon steelhead, sturgeon or bull trout), $26.00, costs $165.00 – Agency: IDF&G

Bancroft City Council

July 14,2025

This report is adapted from the official minutes recorded by City Clerk Debbie Swensen. Full minutes are available by contacting the city office.

Sheriff’s Department

Sheriff Mabey informed council that the sheriff s department put a speed reader by cemetery road approximately 20 days ago to slow traffic due to resident complaints.

ORDINANCE NO. 308 TITLE 4 CHAPTER I - NUISANCE & PENALTIES

Council reviewed a final draft of Ordinance No. 308 amending title 4, repealing chapter l, passing a new chapter l, listing the definition and enumerations of the nuisances, modifying provisions regarding abatement procedures and penalties.

Ordinance passed 3-0.

ORDINANCE NO. 309 TITLE 6 CHAPTER 3 - ABANDONED VEHICLES & PENALTIES

Council reviewed the final draft of Ordinance No. 309 amending Title 6, Chapter 3, as it relates to abandoned vehicles, provides abatement of the same as a public nuisance and provides for penalties. Ordinance passed 3-0.

Jim McCulloch

Jim McCulloch is part of a non-profit group called “Get Outside & Live”. Jim explained that the ending goal is to get people in the habit of going outside for social connection and exercise. They have planned an agenda and will be doing activities with service projects that help out in the communities. Somc of the activities they have done include cleaning Kelly Park and a disc golf tournament. They plan to float the Bear River, starting at Bailey Creek Bridge going to Alexander. They will have a bike rodeo to promote bicycle safety at Grace City Park on August 6th. A new activities calendar will come out this fall.

Jim reviewed some of the goals relating to public safety, He has had personal experiences on busy roads that brought his own safety awareness as he saw how so many people are using the busy, unsafe, public streets for walking and biking. Jim read off a list of some of the hike/bike trails in the valley that they would like to put on the calendar. The vision is to add outdoor events that will encourage physical activity. There are committee members from each community that residents can get in touch with if they would like to join or get more information on events.

Mike Ackerman-Fireworks Donation Request

Resident Mike Ackerman requested a donation from the city to help cover the cost of fireworks for the July 2nd celebration. Mike would like to propose moving the fireworks to the baseball diamond behind the football field due to being more safe and open area. Mike asked if the city would be willing to assist him on-site with a fire truck. Council doesn’t have a problem with the request for assistance of a fire truck but voiced concerns regarding how dry it is this year.

Mayor Spencer informed council that he visited with Mr. Ackerman previous to the meeting regarding the dry and hot windy conditions and recommended that the council approve the requests contingent on weather conditions due to city liabilities.

Council asked Mr. Ackerman if he would change his written proposal to state that approval is contingent on weathcr conditions on July 24th.

Mike informed council that several members of the community would like to have the dance in the street again and not down by the school.

Council agreed to make a donation of $1,000 towards the cost of the fireworks.

CM Eric Christensen made a motion to donate $1,000 for fireworks and allow the fireworks to proceed contingent on the weather July 24th.

Generator Purchase

There were no quotes for a generator. Mayor Spencer explained that the secondary well behind the school does not have a generator so when we had the fires and the power was shut off, it cut the power to the wells. We were able to run the primary well but had issues with the breaker; which had to be replaced.

Without that one running we could have had more serious issues with no water running. The Mayor will contact Eric Hobson and see if they will add these items to the county emergency needs list. Council would like to get some bids and table the purchase.

Sidewalk Repairs on Main Street Council reviewed the quotes submitted by three contractors and agreed to accept the lowest bid.

CM Eric Christensen made a motion to accept the bid from Four Trax for approx. $7,200.

Motion passed 3-0.

Building Permits

Austin & Keedrin Vawser- Mayor Spencer informed the Vawsers that he did not have time to meet with them regarding their permit. Mayor Spencer advised that the city would need to go through the legal process to do a rezone before reviewing or approving the building permit. Mayor Spencer would like to review maps and information regarding the rezones that were done on the adjoining properties. Tabled for the present.

Karen Kofoed-Mayor Spencer went to project location and met with the residents. They would like to redo the water line to the meter where the old trailer house was. They will have to cut out part of the sidewalk in order to reach the meter so they can replace the water line. The contractor will replace the concrete, leaving it the same or better than it was.

Cm, Jessie Vawser made a motion to approve the permit for Karen Kofoed. Motion passed 3-0.

Justin White-Mayor Spencer met with the resident regarding his application. The resident is planning to take the roof off his house and build a story up. They will add onto the back of the house next year which will require the resident to remove and replace the gas meter and sewer line. Those items will be on another permit when they are ready to start that phase of the project. Approved.

Kelly Christensen-Kelly would like to tear down the back porch and replace it. She has hired contractors to complete the project. Mayor Spencer visited the site and has no problems with Kelly’s request. Resident Trevor Parsons asked if the resident needed a permit if she is not changing the square footage. Council explained that code states that a permit is needed for demolition. Approved

Airport Rd. Damages

Mayor Spencer will contact the county and find out when they are available to help out. The city will need to get a price on renting a roller. An invoice for the cost of the repairs will be going out to the farmers.

Attorney Advice

Council asked the city attorney for advice regarding what topics and items should be in open meetings vs. executive session. The attorney explained that if a topic is or will become a legal litigation it should be in executive session but items or discussions regarding amending ordinances and other decisions regarding setting laws should be in open meeting.

CM Vawser asked the attorney for advice regarding residents in the city limits living in campers. Council has been informed that a resident on Main Street has brought in two campers and is living in one of them. They have also placed a portable toilet beside one or the trailers. The individuals have been seen coming in and out of the trailers throughout the day and night. Council reviewed the city codes relating to RV’s and Mobile Homes in city limits.

Council read section 10-3-22 which states that residents are not allowed to live in RVs at all and mobile homes must be located in a designated trailer court. Council would like to follow the codes and issue citations and fines due to previous warnings being ignored. The city attorney advised that the city can go forward with enforcement of the new codes once they are legally passed and proof of publication is back.

CM Vawser asked what route the city should take with the properties in code violations that are occupied by someone other than the owner. The attorney suggested contacting both parties as they both have a legal responsibility.

CM Vawser asked the attorney about council group texts and emails out-

side of meetings. The attorney advised council that there are going to have unexpected situations arise and they have to be dealt with.

Some items will require immediate attention and discussions regarding course of action and others will need to be settled in planned meetings with posted agendas. These items will require scheduling through text, email, or both. Agendas have to be set and items discussed in order to keep the daily operations and functions of the city going. The city has an obligation to continue utility services which will require discussions to decide if it is an emergency or if a meeting should be scheduled. Council can discuss factual issues and plan what course of action needs taken as long as there is no deliberating towards a decision.

CM Vawser asked about situations that arise unexpected like a sewer or waterline breaks. The attorney advised that this is a public service that has to be maintained and would need immediate emergency attention. This does not require putting together a full quorum and posting a meeting. If purchases need to be made it is advised to put them on the next agenda or call a special meeting. The Mayor has the authority to determine an emergency situation. A non-emergency scenario would be if the council decided to use this repair as a good opportunity to repair the whole line at the same time and not just a section to get services up and running. That would constitute a special or emergency meeting with legal posted notice.

CM Vawser thanked maintenance for filling the pothole by the church. Mayor Spencer advised that they are going to dig it back up and figure out what ring is needed to fix it properly.

CM Vawser was approached by a hostile resident for a second time regarding airport road conditions. She advised the resident to come to the city council with his complaints.

CM Vawser asked if the resident in the trailer house beside the city shop has registered their dogs. The dogs are not on the city register. Mayor Spencer asked maintenance to advise the resident to register the dogs.

Mayor Spencer will contact the city engineers regarding the upcoming project on 3’d West. The city will be completely taking out the intersection to do repairs and then fill it back in with black top.

Maintenance Moreland advised council that they will be very busy the next few weeks and would some help getting ready for the July 24th celebration.

Maintenance Page advised council that the big tree in front of city hall is cracking and needs to be cut down before it falls down. Mayor Spencer asked resident Trevor Parsons if he would cut the tree down.

Trevor advised that his 40-foot lift is not tall enough so the city would need to rent a sixty or eighty-foot manlift.

Maintenance Moreland informed council that they cannot put up the Christmas lights until the light pole by the Lion’s Club is replaced.

Mayor Spencer informed council that he had maintenance flush the fire hydrants north of the tracks.

Memorial Fence

Mayor Spencer informed council that he met the city surveyor at Memorial Park recently due to multiple complaints from the adjoining property owner regarding the city encroaching on her property with mowers etc. The surveyor was able to locate the

boundary markers in the tall grass and has determined that the adjoining property owner is actually encroaching on the city’s property by 6-8 inches from stake to stake on the no(h side. Mayor Spencer will contact the property owner with the survey results and request that she move her boxes back off the cities property.

The city is willing to allow the resident to maintain her side of the fence and put up lights and decorations as she has requested. The city attorney is preparing an agreement that will be sent to the council for final review before sending it to the adjoining property owner. The agreement states that the city will allow the resident to maintain her side of the fence and put up lights and d6cor and if she decides to stop maintenance the city would have the right to do the maintenance. Mayor Spencer informed council that the arch will need to be moved to the east due to being placed in the cul-de-sac.

Standpipe

Mayor Spencer contacted DEQ due to previous discussions regarding the use of a fire hydrant to build a stand pipe. DEQ does not have any issues with the city allowing the installation of a stand pipe where it is the cities fire hydrant as long as the city agrees to it. DEQ recommended either using an airto-air gap, so that from the time it fills to the time it hits the tank there is a gap so nothing can get back in the pipe. The other option is to install a check valve or back-flow preventor. We would be able to manually shut it down to prevent freezing. Either way works to stop the water. The hydrant is always pressurized so we won’t have anything getting back into it unless we lost our whole system. It is up to the city if they want to allow the use of the hydrant for the stand pipe.

Mayor Spencer got a quote for $80,000 from a company that would come in and bury the lines underground then there would be hoses coming up with multiple hose size options. The ending purpose it to be able to allow for quicker water fill up, the standpipe option installation cost without labor would be approximately $ 1,000 to $ 1,500 and paid for by the users of the water services. The hydrant is pressurized and there are no concerns about water getting back into it. They can build a stand pipe at one of the fire hydrants that is already pressurized. The stand pipe would be a faster way to fill up the city tankers. There would be a valve that could be opened and closed not using the hydrant itself. It can be set up to where the city could fill up the tankers and fire trucks. The city could fill up the fire trucks as well.

CM Eric Christensen asked about the railroad using the water. Mayor Spencer mentioned that the railroad hasn’t used much water and they fill up tanks not trucks. Council likes the idea of being able to fill the fire trucks quickly. It’s possible the farmers would fund the project if they were allowed to fill up there.

CM Vawser asked about the fire chief position. Mayor Spencer informed that they are still working on that and until someone agrees or volunteers the position is still open.

CM Christensen asked about public comment. Mayor Spencer informed that the meetings have been long and it docs not have to be allowed at this time.

Resident Mike Ackerman thanked maintenance for painting the parking lines on the street. He would like to paint his curb blue for handicap parking.

4-H/FFA County Placings 2025 Horse Show

SHOWMANSHIP

Juniors

1st Tyla VanDyke Blue

2nd Hudsyn Perry Blue

3rd Helena Mussler Blue

4th Sarah Tibbitts Red

5th Mae Dredge White

Intermediates

1st Cooper Hamilton Blue

2nd Kaydree Andersen Blue

3rd Quincy Fox Blue

4th Abbie Kendall Red

5th Tate Simmons White

6th Rilynn Dredge White

Seniors

1st Paige Clements Red

** Showmanship Grand Champion

Tyla VanDyke & Round Robin Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion Cooper Hamilton**

BAREBACK EQUITATION

Jr Rookies (not a state qualifier)

1st Sarah Tibbitts Red

Juniors

1st Tyla VanDyke Red

2nd Hudsyn Perry Red

3rd Helena Mussler White

Intermediates

1st Tate Simmons Red

2nd Quincy Fox Red

Seniors

1st Cady Johnson Red

WESTERN EQUITATION

Jr Rookies

1st Mae Dredge Blue

2nd Sarah Tibbitts Red

Juniors

1st Hudsyn Perry Blue

2nd Tyla VanDyke Red

3rd Helena Mussler Red

Intermediates

1st Kaydree Andersen Blue

2nd Quincy Fox Blue

3rd Tate Simmons Red

4th Cooper Hamilton Red

5th Abbie Kendall Red

6th Rilynn Dredge Red

Seniors

1st Paige Clements Red

2nd Cady Johnson Red

3rd Vivienne Owens Red

REINING

Jr Rookies (not a state qualifier)

1st Mae Dredge Blue

2nd Sarah Tibbitts Red

Juniors

1st Tyla VanDyke White

2nd Hudsyn Perry White

3rd Helena Mussler

Intermediates & Seniors

1st Grand Champion

Tate Simmons Blue

2st Reserve Champion

Paige Clements Blue

3rd Quincy Fox Blue

4th Cooper Hamilton Red

5th Kaydree Andersen Red

6th Rilynn Dredge

HORSEMANSHIP

Jr Rookies (not a state qualifier)

1st Mae Dredge Blue

2nd Sarah Tibbitts Red

Juniors

1st Hudsyn Perry Blue

2nd Tyla VanDyke Red

3rd Helena Mussler White

Intermediates

1st Tate Simmons Blue

2nd Abbie Kendall Blue

3rd Kaydree Andersen Blue

4th Quincy Fox Red

5th Cooper Hamilton Red

6th Rilynn Dredge Red

Seniors

1st Paige Clements Blue

2nd Vivienne Owens White

** Horsemanship Grand Champion

Tate Simmons

Reserve Grand Champion Hudsyn Perry**

TRAIL

Jr Rookies (not a state qualifier)

1st Sarah Tibbitts Blue

Juniors

1st Tyla VanDyke Blue

2nd Helena Mussler Red

3rd Hudsyn Perry White

Intermediates

1st Quincy Fox Blue

2nd Cooper Hamilton Blue

No Seniors

JR ROOKIES

Overall Buckle Winner: Sarah Tibbitts

JUNIORS

Overall Buckle Winner: Tyla VanDyke

INTERMEDIATES

Overall Buckle Winner: Quincy Fox

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SENIORS

Overall Buckle Winner: Paige Clements

4-H/FFA County Placings Working Ranch Horse Show 2025

UNIT 1

DUMMY ROPING

1st Grand Champion Hudsyn Perry Blue

2nd Reserve Tyla VanDyke Blue

3rd Jessie Christensen Red

4th Helena Mussler Red

5th Paige Spencer Red

STATIONING

1st Grand Champion Tyla VanDyke Blue

2nd Reserve Hudsyn Perry Blue

3rd Paige Spencer Blue

4th Jessie Christensen Blue

5th Helena Mussler Blue

UNIT 2

RANCH ROPING

1st Grand Champion Tate Simmons Blue

2nd Reserve Cooper Hamilton Blue

3rd Colt Christensen Blue

4th Rieta Jensen Red

5th McCoy Spencer White

6th Ike Jensen White

STATIONING

1st Grand Champion Rieta Jensen Blue

2nd Reserve Tate Simmons Blue

3rd Ike Jensen Blue

4th Cooper Hamilton Blue

5th Colt Christensen Red

6th McCoy Spencer Red

UNIT 3

RANCH ROPING

1st Grand Champion Roper Spencer Blue

2nd Cooper Spencer Red

STATIONING

1st Grand Champions Roper Spencer Blue

2nd Reserve Cooper Spencer Blue

TEAM SORTING (all units combined)

1st Grand Champion Team:

McCoy Spencer

Roper Spencer Cooper Spencer

2nd Reserve Team: Colt Christensen

Jessie Christensen Paige Spencer

3rd place: Helena Mussler Ike Jensen Roper Spencer

UNIT 1 Overall Buckle Winner Jessie Christensen

UNIT 2 Overall Buckle Winner Colt Christensen

UNIT 3 Overall Buckle Winner Roper Spencer

4-H/FFA HORSE SHOW/WRH STATE QUALIFIERS 2025 SHOWMANSHIP

JUNIORS -Grand Champion Tyla VanDyke

-Reserve Grand Champion

Hudsyn Perry

INTERMEDIATES

-Grand Champion Cooper Hamilton

-Reserve Grand Champion Kaydree Andersen

SENIORS (no qualifiers for state)

BAREBACK EQUITATION (no qualifiers for state)

WESTERN EQUITATION

JR ROOKIES -Grand Champion Mae Dredge

JUNIORS -Grand Champion Hudsyn Perry

INTERMEDIATES -Grand Champion Kaydree Andersen -Reserve Grand Champion Quincy Fox

SENIORS (no qualifiers for state)

WESTERN REINING

-Grand Champion Tate Simmons

-Reserve Grand Champion

Paige Clements

HORSEMANSHIP

-Grand Champion Tate Simmons

-Reserve Grand Champion Hudsyn Perry

TRAIL

JUNIORS -Grand Champion Tyla VanDyke

INTERMEDIATES

-Grand Champion Quincy Fox

-Reserve Grand Champion Cooper Hamilton

SENIORS (no qualifiers for state)

UNIT 1

DUMMY ROPING

-Grand Champion Hudsyn Perry

-Reserve Grand Champion Tyla VanDyke

STATIONING -Grand Champion Tyla VanDyke -Reserve Grand Champion Hudsyn Perry

UNIT 2

RANCH ROPING

-Grand Champion Tate Simmons -Reserve Grand Champion Cooper Hamilton

STATIONING -Grand Champion Rieta Smith -Reserve Grand Champion Tate Simmons

UNIT 3

RANCH ROPING

-Grand Champion Roper Spencer (No reserve)

STATIONING -Grand Champion Roper Spencer -Reserve Grand Champion Cooper Spencer

TEAM SORTING (all units combined)

-Grand Champions McCoy Spencer Roper Spencer Cooper Spencer

-Reserve Grand Champions Colt Christensen Jessie Christensen Paige Spencer

Jessie Christensen Unit 1 Working Ranch Horse Contest

Roper Spencer Unit 3 Working Ranch Horse

Colt Christensen Unit 2 Working Horse Champion

“Balloon Pop” Highlights ATV Rodeo

BY JODY REEVES

Friday night’s ATV rodeo was enjoyed by fair goers during fair week. The event is one that is popular among residents of the county due to the fact that most of the participants are local. It also allows adults and children of all ages to take part in the many events offered. The events included pole bending, barrel racing, and a straight race for the youth with log and relay races for the teens and adults. Fan favorite events include the long jump, and blind f”old” race. The blind f”old” race consists of teams of two in a side by side atv where the driver is blindfolded and receives directions from the passenger to get through an obstacle course in a timed event. But the main event

of the night is the balloon pop competition. This event once again consists of two person teams this time on four-wheelers. The driver simply drives around a small oval track. The passenger has a balloon attached to their helmet and is given a pool noodle with sandpaper fixed to the end. The object is for the passenger to try to pop all the other balloons and be the last team standing with a balloon taped to their head. This is a nonstop competition that brings excitement, speed, anticipation, laughter and cheers. Coincidentally this year’s winning team are repeat champions. The winners were Dakoda Billman and Mathew Perkins from Soda Springs.

The ATV rodeo is always a fun event and well worth attending.

Cycles, Silhouettes, and Summer Skies

BY JODY REEVES

The final night of entertainment at this year’s Caribou County fair was brought by Octane Addictions and featured some high flying acrobatic motorcycle tricks. Seven different X Game athletes wowed the crowd with flips, whips, kicks and a number of other tricks that I don’t know the names of. Luckily knowing the names of the tricks was not a requirement to have a good time. Audience members were awed by the big jumps as they watched the adrenaline junkies hit jump after jump. The performers were also very personable, taking time to greet young fans through the fence and talk to them at a meet and greet following the show. As the sun set on the evening as well as this year’s fair the riders saved

their biggest tricks for last. Five of the riders took to the monster jump in quick succession putting three or four of them in the air at a time. This is a risky trick that was evidenced earlier in the performance when with just two riders attempting the trick saw the lead rider come up just a little short on the landing ramp causing him to lose control of his bike and the trail jumper landing on him. Luckily no one was seriously injured and the show continued. In the final jump with five riders performing the trick it all went off without a hitch and the crowd was treated to a thrilling finale.

With Saturday night’s performance in the books this year’s county fair came to a close but you can bet that next year will be filled with just as much fun, laughter and excitement.

These professional daredevils wowed the crowd with their high flying stunts.

One rider climbed to the top of the jump to give one final wave to the crowd as the sun set.

The youngsters got involved with a straight race through the length of the arena.

The balloon pop is always full of excitment and is a fan favorite.

Here are three of the five jumpers who performed in the grand fin ale stunt of the night.

The log race is equal parts skill and speed .

Blind f”old” race winners were the father son team of Jason and Ransom Cooper.

Two time balloon pop champions Mathew Perkins and Dakoda Billman make their entrance into the arena.