The Idaho Enterprise | Caribou County | July 17, 2025

A Trip into the Field

Last week, the 4-H Extension office teamed up with Region 5 Fish and Game to provide a fun and informative field trip for the kids of Caribou County. Starting at the annex building in Soda Springs, the bus moved its way to the Y where it picked up kids from Grace, Bancroft, and surrounding areas before heading up the freeway to Pocatello. While in town, the group spent an active morning at the Edson Fichter nature area and Zoo Idaho.

The group was led by Extension Educator Justin Hatch and Region 5 Fish and Game Communications Director Jennifer Jackson, along with Alexis Carroll and Sarah Smith from the Extension Office, and Tina Chacon from Fish and Game. The goal was to provide an educational trip field day for Caribou County’s 4-H kids, and give them a chance to get out and experience some of what the outdoors has to offer.

During the early afternoon, the

group spent time at the Nature area at Edson Fichter Park, near Indian Hills Elementary on the outskirts of town. The area is commonly used for outdoor education purposes, due to its diversity of wildlife, vegetation, landscape features, and proximity to the Portneuf river. “This is such a wonderful place to have right here in Pocatello,” Jackson said. “We do a lot of activities here.” Students spent time walking through the area and locating examples of plant and wildlife items on their Bingo sheets, taking in the sun, and taking about different aspects of wildlife and plant ecology.

The nature area hosts signs describing wildlife that can be seen in the area—such as Monarch butterflies and Riparian animals—as well as some of the natural forces that create and influence the landscape.

After a sack lunch on the grass, the kids played a game in which they took on the various roles of predator and

prey animals as a way of looking at how the numbers of each affect the system as a whole. The “prey” animals had to run across an area and grab three tokens representing food without being snared by any predators. For their part, the predators had to wait a full twenty seconds after leading one prey “animal” out of the play area before they could chase another. At first, more predators were added to the mix, demonstrating that there was a considerable effect on prey animals who became much easier to grab. Eventually, “hunters” were added to the mix, which rebalanced the relationship between the predators and prey.

The game was a big hit, and despite the schedule and call of the zoo, it was reluctantly that the group packed the bus and headed to see the real predator and prey animals.

Bancroft Rodeo and Pioneer Day Events next week

About three weeks ago from press time, Bancroft was the scene of one of the area’s most destructive and devastating fires in recent memory. As a result, one home in downtown Bancroft was completely destroyed, and another severely damaged. Two vacant commercial buildings were also devastated by the fire, which will likely have lingering consequences for many years as the town looks to put things back in order.

Miraculously, through the vagaries of the wind and the quick action of local volunteers and fire firefighters, the Lions Den (where the Pioneer Day breakfast is scheduled to be held) was largely undamaged, and none of the structures involved in the day’s planned events were affected. In what will surely be an emotional day, the community is invited to come show their support for the city of Bancroft and its residents on July 24 as the Bancroft Rodeo—one of the most beloved and anticipated on the calendar—hits town for the holiday.

McKayla McLain of the Bancroft Rodeo Committee notes: “This is the 127th Consecutive Year of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Rodeo. We even rodeoed through Covid. Our stock contractor is Wayne Hebdon with Diamond H Stock. Wayne’s grandfather was raised and farmed in Chesterfield. The Rodeo is put on by 100% donations and 100% volunteers. We couldn’t put on this rodeo without all our help and sponsors. Some of the Rodeo Members have even been on the

committee since 1961. It’s a home of lots of reunions, family and school. People plan on coming back years in advance and we hope to always be able to put on this memorable event.”

This year’s royalty will consist of Princess Timberlynn Barnes, Jr. Queen 1st Attendant Maurin Stoddard , Jr. Queen Bethany Stoddard, Sr. Queen Vivienne Owens, and Sr. Queen 1st Attendant Harlee Collings.

Grand Marshal Kareen Crockett was born in Chesterfield, Idaho, to Ammon Paul and Phyllis Hatch. Her brothers and sisters are Ammon Paul Hatch, Jr., Gaylie (Bradley), LaPreal (Perkins), and Gary Hatch.

She has always enjoyed coming home in the summertime and working in her garden and flowers. She has spent many years volunteering at the Chesterfield Town site, which she enjoyed very much.

She enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren and looks forward to their visits.

She has always loved celebrating the 24th of July in Bancroft, Idaho, from the time her parents bought her a pair of cowboy boots to the time she was a teenager and was part of the Royalty for the July 24th rodeo and celebration. She says she especially enjoys the rodeos in Bancroft and never misses going.

She says “I love the people here! Chesterfield is my roots and I love it here.”

July 24 Schedule of Events

Lions Club Breakfast from 6am-10am at the Lions Den on Main Street.

5k Fun Run/Walk at 7:30am

Rodeo Slack 9am

Parade 10am 2025 Theme “They Also Serve”

Vendor Booths at the Bancroft Trading Post.

Kids Races at 1pm

Rodeo starts at 2pm (full event schedule to come)

Hatch Band and Dance 8pm Middle of Main Street

Fireworks at Dark

Rodeo Books open July 13th at 6pm

Call (208)339-6475 Due to high call volume and (it being run by a one woman show!) call until you reach someone. No texts or voicemails.

Bannock County pair accused of stealing over $5,000 in lottery tickets

Two former employees of the Hitt the Road convenience store in Arimo, Idaho, Jimmy Albert Welton (54) and Dwana Faye Campbell (44) are accused of stealing between $5,000 and $8,000 in lottery tickets on separate occasions. Campbell allegedly admitted to the theft and had initially agreed to repay the stolen amount in $300 monthly payments. The store owner later contacted police after suspecting she might flee to Texas without paying. She has been charged with grand theft and faces up to 14 years in prison and $5,000 in fines. Welton denied wrongdoing but was reportedly caught on video scratching and scanning tickets without paying. The Lottery Commission’s findings contradicted his claim that he paid at the end of his shifts. He faces one count of grand theft and four counts of illegally obtaining lottery tickets, with potential penalties of up to 34 years in prison and $105,000 in fines. Court Dates: Campbell’s sentencing: July 15 at 9:30 a.m. Welton’s preliminary hearing: July 16 at 2:15 p.m. Both are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Travis Decker Manhunt Update: Search Faces New Setback

The search for fugitive Travis Decker in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest has ended after authorities confirmed that a man sighted in the area was not Decker. The search began following a tip from a family who saw someone resembling Decker near Bear Creek. After interviewing the man on July 10, authorities determined he was not the fugitive. Decker, a former U.S. Army soldier, is wanted in connection with the deaths of his three young daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5)—whose bodies were discovered on June 2 at a Washington state campground. He has been on the run since. Decker’s whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities have no confirmed evidence he is alive. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his capture. Decker is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping following the deaths of his daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5)— whose bodies were found on June 2 at a campground in Washington. Survival Skills: A former U.S. Army soldier, Decker has extensive survival training and has previously lived off-grid for extended periods. Mental Health: Decker has a history of mental health issues, including diagnoses of PTSD and borderline personality disorder. Public Advisory: Anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-WANTED2 or submit tips anonymously at usmarshals. gov/tips . The public is urged to not approach Decker. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement agencies continuing to pursue leads across multiple states.

Caribou County, Idaho

This year’s Bancroft Rodeo Royalty.

An elk perks his ears as the field trip tries out calls at Zoo in Pocatello.

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COMMUNITY NOTES

Gem Valley Through the Lens Contest

Alexis Caroll with the Caribou County Extension office announced a photography contest, which will give the winners the honor of having their work hung in the new Extension Office location at the Event Center in Grace. The Center is nearing the end of construction, and while it likely won’t be ready in time for this year’s Fair, it will become the new hub of activity for both the Extension Office as well as many Fair events.

Alexis writes: “Show us the heart of agriculture in our community! The Gem Valley Through the Lens Photo Contest invites youth and adults to capture the beauty, hard work, and everyday moments of rural life through photography. Whether it’s livestock in the pasture, crops in the field, or quiet scenes on the ranch, we want to see your views of life on the land. Winners will have their photos proudly displayed in the new 4-H office and County Event Center , celebrating the people, places, and stories that make our county special.”

Submit your best photos in the following categories 1) Pasture Portraits—Livestock and Animals, 2) Fields of Work—Farming and Equipment in Action, 3) Rural Life and Landscapes—Scenery and Daily Moments, 4) History--Find your favorite historical picture of our county Don’t miss your chance to be featured and recognized for capturing the spirit of our local agriculture!

Rules: Participants can enter one picture in each of the four categories. Submit High Resolution digital files (Jpeg or Png).

Email entries to Alexisc@uidaho. edu by July 22, 2025. Include your full name, photo title, category.

Winner will be selected to have photos hung in the new extension office and event center. By submitting, you grant University of Idaho Caribou County Extension Office the use of your photo (with credit) for promotional, educational, or display purposes.

Call (208) 547-3205 with any questions.

Buckles have arrived, Fair quick approaching The Caribou County Fair is rapidly approaching, with an early August

start this year.

The Buckles have been received at the Extension Office, and that means things are that much closer to reality.

The Caribou County Fair will be Grace in August the week of the 4th through the 9th, with a kickoff concert on the 2nd.

This year’s theme is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.” It should be another great year at the Fairgrounds, and a bit of added excitement for the kickoff event will be a free concert at the Grace Arena featuring Alex Sharpe, Mark Mackay, and Ryan Shupe on August 2. Many Caribou County residents may know Sharpe, whose Irish lilt stood out even among the Celtic Women she is most known for. Sharpe performed at the Fourth of July concert at Kelly Park earlier this month. A local act is being given the chance to audition through a video submission, which will be judged by the performers for the concert.

Concert organizer Daphney Medina explains: “The concert is FREE to the public, so any size of sponsorship donation would be greatly appreciated.

All sponsors will be featured in all the advertising for the concert as well as mentioned on the stage concert night. High level donors will be featured in larger print. Banners, flyers, booths, or a combination of all of the above are welcome and encouraged to be hung up, handed out, and manned on concert night. Not able to donate? No problem! Maybe you have a business you’d like to set up as a Vendor for concert night? Vendors could include food, drinks, clothing, jewelry, face painting, balloon animals, photo booths, the list goes on! Let me know what you’re dreaming up, and I’ll try to help you make it a reality!

Maybe you don’t want to miss out on all the action but do better behind the scenes? Let me tell you, I LOVE my volunteers! Events take some work, and many hands make the work lighter. Please let me know if you want to be part of the “CREW,” and I will be forever grateful to you and your kind heart!”

The valley is alive with the Sound of Music

The dates, times, and other details have been released for the Caribou Community Theater Guild production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “the Sound of Music.” If you somehow are not familiar with the

production, it tells the true story of the Trapp family singers, who escaped from Nazi controlled Austria at the outset of World War II. The play is based on the memoir by Maria Augusta Trapp, who according to a number of nuns is a problem in need of solution.

Performances will be held at the Soda Springs High School Auditorium July 21, 22, and 23 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under. On Monday July 21, a family night price of 4 tickets for $20 will be available!

Tickets are available from Cast, at the Haircuts, Etc., or at the door.

Recreation League Dates

Soccer

This is the last week to register for rec league soccer. The deadline has been extended until July 18, and teams are being put together for boys and girls ages 5-14. Registration can be done at city hall in person or online with the QR Code on this page.

2025 Flag Football League: Open to girls and boys in 1st - 6th grade!

Teams will be divided by age groups. Registration closes on August 15, 2025, games will start on September 8th! Email your registration forms to sodarecreation@sodaspringsid.com

For more info visit the Soda Springs Rec Facebook page or https://www. sodaspringsid.com/recreation/recreational_sports/flag_football

$20 Registration for residential participants, $40 for non-residential participants. The League is in need of Volunteer Coaches, Field Supervision, Referees, and Sponsors ($150).

2025 Youth Volleyball League:

Open to 3rd - 6th grade!

Teams will be divided by age groups. Registration closes on August 15, 2025, games will start on September 13th!

Email your registration forms to sodarecreation@sodaspringsid.com

For more info visit the Soda Springs Rec Facebook page or https://www. sodaspringsid.com/recreation/recreational_sports/volleyball/

$20 Registration for residential participants, $40 for non-residential

participants The League is in need of Volunteer Coaches, Field Supervision, Referees, and Sponsors ($150)

Pioneer Day Fireworks 9:30 on 24th Bancroft’s Pioneer Day Parade and Rodeo will also feature fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on the 24th. Mike Ackerman is still taking Community Sponsors for the event, and can be contacted at (602) 930-7257 or mike.a@ bancrofttradingpost.com . Whether you become a sponsor or not, come support the community of Bancroft on Pioneer Day!

Bancroft Fire Department

Part of the reason the fires in Bancroft were not more destructive was the quick intervention of the Volunteer Fire Department. Many of those who jumped in to provide assistance were not officially volunteer firefighters, but the BFD is looking for additional residents to join the ranks.

Residents of Bancroft, Chesterfield, Ivans, or Lund and being asked to consider joining the team. No experience is necessary, training is provided, and the need for volunteers to respond to fires is clearly always present.

For more information, you can call 208-648-7648.

Applications are also available at Bancroft City Hall, at 95 S. Main St. Make a difference today!

North Gem HS Sports Night

Caribou Medical Center Physicals and Concussion testing will be one of the activities at the North Gem Athletics pre-season night coming up on July 28 @5:30 p.m. at North Gem. In order to play HS sports, athletes must have a baseline test, and freshmen and juniors must have a physical. Physicals can be done by physicians outside of the clinic, but can be conveniently done on site for $15. Athletic packets will be handed out on the 28th, and must be returned before the first day of practice. The first day of practice for football and volleyball is August 11.

Anyone who is not able to attend should contact the school, or athletic director. Parent survey for the Rec department

A Trip into the Field

The reluctance was only brief, however, as the zoo itself also turned out to be a big hit. Zoo Educator Sarah Willett, joins the zoo during the summer to help provide educational courses to the area’s kids. Her background as a kindergarten teacher was clear, and she patiently engaged with the children and fielded a seemingly endless series of questions.

There was a lot to ask about, as the zoo features a lot of interesting wildlife, all of which is local to the area. In fact, Zoo Idaho is one of the small number of zoos across the country that uses a local biome approach to its animal displays. While most city zoos tend to compete to keep up with the elephants, lions, polar bears, and other exotic animals that represent Zoo Life to many people, such a pursuit can be enormously expensive and require the animals to live outside the conditions they would normally oc-

cupy. The local approach allows the Zoo to maintain the animals is what is essentially their native habitat type, and it also lets the facility serve as a rescue and rehabilitation location for local animals in need of aid.

Willett explained how some of the animals in the Zoo had made their way there through injury or misadventure, but several of them—like the Zoo’s Grizzly Shoni—had become too familiar with humans to survive in the wild without becoming problematic or placing themselves in danger.

Other animals had “imprinted” on people too young, and were also not considered releasable.

Based on how excitedly the kids responded to the kinds of learning provided by the Fish and Game office, the Zoo, and the Extension office, it’s clear that the programs know how to reach their audience. It’s also clear that what they have to teach is something that is valuable for kids of all ages.

away.

The “predator and prey” game was one of the biggest hits of the day, and despite the heat the kids wanted “just one more” round until it was absolutely, definitely, completely time to go.

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Buffalobur

Buffalobur (Solanum rostratum) is an prickly annual weed, native to Mexico and the great plains of the U.S. Seeds are easily transported by wind, water, humans, livestock, and wildlife. It invades rights-of-way, disturbed sites, fallow agricultural land, and dry stream beds.

Buffalobur can grow up to 2 feet tall and is drought tolerant allowing it to grow in a variety of conditions. It has dark green leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in short hairs. Stems, leaves and seed pods are covered with yellow spines. Flowers are bright yellow, have five petals, and are approximately 1 inch in diameter. Seeds are produced inside of a berry that is inside of a bur-like structure known as a calyx. Once the fruit is mature the berries split, and flat black seeds fall out. As the plant matures the main stem will break, allowing this weed to tumble along the ground as the wind blows. Each plant can produce up to 8,500 seeds. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Always clean equipment and clothing after leaving invested areas.

• Mechanical— Small infestations can easily be removed by hand or hoeing. Protective clothing should be worn as the spines are sharp. Repeated mowing can also be an effective form of control.

• Cultural- buffalobur is not extremely competitive so establishing a healthy stand of benefi-

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cial vegetation that will compete with weed seedlings can be very effective. It is critical that buffalobur is controlled prior to the production of blossoms.

• Chemical—Applying herbicides prior to flowering provides the best control. For specific herbicide active ingredient recommendations visit: https:// pnwhandbooks.org/ . Search “buffalobur” in the weed section. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.eduJLHatch@ uidaho.edu

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The shade is a great relief in July in Idaho.

The coyote are hard to spot but worth it.

Shoni the bear in her award-winning habitat.

The zoo is small enough that animals are mere feet

Signs at Edson Fichter explain Monarch migration

Sarah Willett discusses vultures with the kids.

The local birds are mostly rescue animals.

What is Pediatric Pancreatitis? A discussion with Gillian Redman

Last week, we told you about the fundraiser undertaken by Grace’s Kayla Rigby to raise money for her second cousin, Gillian Redman. Rigby’s senior project involved multiple approaches to raising funds for Redman’s ongoing medical expenses related to pediatric pancreatitis and the host of resulting medical issues that she continues to deal with.

This week, we bring you Gillian’s story in her words—what her experience has been like, and what she would like people to know about her condition and her story

Gillian Redman

I’ve had abdominal pain since I was about 4 years old. The pain was off and on but over the last 3 years it started to come daily.

I’ve been misdiagnosed multiple times throughout my life and finally got the diagnosis of pediatric chronic pancreatitis in January of ‘24. Pediatric pancreatitis is different from pancreatitis that most adults get. Most kids that are diagnosed have autoimmune diseases or genetic mutations. My genetic mutation causes the digestive enzymes to develop at the wrong time and not know when to stop causing it to break down my pancreas. I’ve dealt with a lot pain, nausea and exhaustion. After my diagnosis my specialist started me on medicine that would help with my daily pain. Sometimes my pain would get so bad that I would have to go to the er to get my pain under control. I was hospitalized a couple times for pain control and when my specialist realized my meds weren’t doing as good as we hoped, we started doing stents. Stents are like coffee straws that they place in the pancreatic duct to help the drainage of the enzymes. This is done through an endoscopy so no surgery is required. The size and length of the stent can depend on the person. My first stent was first placed in august and I got it replaced with a bigger one in September. The pancreas is the most unforgiving organ and does not like to be messed with so placing these stents can cause a flare. After my second stent was placed I went into a really bad flare and was in the hospital for two weeks.

We realized that the stents were not working and that they just made my

Bancroft Credit Union

A Mobile Banking Unit is visiting Bancroft on Wednesdays, just down the road from City Hall. The Unit contains an ATM for cash withdrawals, which fulfills an otherwise unmet need in the community. Other

banking services will be available at the location, and we will bring you more information on exactly what those involve as that information becomes available.

tion. If their tail is wagging super low almost between their legs, they are super worried or nervous about the situation, but can also change depending on the dog. Look into what their face and ears are saying, what about the rest of their body?

3. “My dog is dominant, that’s why it’s misbehaves”

pancreas angry. My specialist recommended that we get a consultation in Columbus Ohio for the TPIAT surgery (Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation). There are only a couple surgeons in the whole country who do this surgery, and Ohio was highly recommended.

My mom and I flew out to Ohio end of October. They do lots of different tests and talk about everything to expect during and after surgery. While I was there they found that my gallbladder was full of stones so they took that out November 15th. I had an endoscopic ultrasound a month later and was told that my pancreas has gotten worse. The results were given to Ohio and the doctors approved the surgery to happen on March 4th.

My mom and I were told we would be in Ohio for 6-8 weeks.

During this surgery the pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, and part of the small bowel are taken out. The pancreas is then sent to a lab to isolate the islet cells and inject them into the liver.

You are guaranteed to have diabetes after surgery but the hope is that the islet cells start working in your liver. You are told to expect a whole week in the PICU and a week on the admission floor. Due to hyper hydration to help the islet cell transplantation work, I went into respiratory failure and I was placed on a BiPAP machine for 3 days. I was able to get out of the PICU on time and things were heading in the right direction. I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks and got out the day before my 18th birthday. We stayed in Ohio for about another month.

Right now the plan is to make sure all of my labs are in the correct spots and that my diabetes is well managed. I still have some pain and nausea but it is much easier to manage and I would take this pain over my pancreatitis pain any day.

The day of the fundraiser was the first day that I met Kayla. She reached out to me on my birthday and told me a little about what she has had to go through and then again a couple weeks before the fundraiser. I would love for others to know a little bit more about pediatric pancreatitis and be aware that kids can get it and hopefully it would be on the radar to check children before it gets worse.

1. “All dogs should love other dogs”  Like people, not all dogs are social butterflies. Some are dog-neutral or some are dog-selective and that’s ok! If you see someone out walking their dog and you have your dog with you, it’s always polite to ask if their dog is friendly. Now this does play into my previous article about socialization and socializing. If you have a really excitable dog, that is not the time to meet new dogs. This behavior can come off as really forward and too much stimulation for the other party and sometimes that’s how dog fights can happen. Neutrality is where you want when meeting new friends then from there they can go crazy.

2. “If a dog wags its tail, it’s happy”  Not always true. Tail wagging can signal excitement, nervousness, arousal, or even aggression. You have to look at the whole body and context. Dogs give off so much information all the time and we typically miss 80% of what they are actually saying. If your dog sees another dog and its tail is wagging super high up in the air, they are really concerned about the situa-

The dominance theory (or more commonly known as alpha theory) is outdated. Most behavior stems from lack of training, fear, insecurity, or unmet needs—not an alpha power struggle. Now don’t get confused with a submissive or dominant dog. That usually stems from either a lot of confidence and genetics or nervousness and low confidence. Dr. David Mech – Wildlife Biologist & Wolf Researcher. He was one of the scientists whose early work on captive wolf packs helped spark the dominance/alpha theory. BUT: His early studies were on unrelated wolves in captivity, which created artificial hierarchies and conflicts. Later, after studying wolves in the wild for decades, he retracted the idea of rigid dominance hierarchies in natural wolf packs. He publicly stated: “The concept of the alpha wolf is outdated. In natural wolf packs, the social structure is more like a family — the ‘alpha’ is simply the parent.”Source: Mech, D. L. (1999). Alpha Status, Dominance, and Division of Labor in Wolf Packs. Canadian Journal of Zoology. He even made a video titled: “Alpha Wolf: Fact or Fiction?” explaining why the model was flawed. Thanks for reading! If any of these tips or news articles have helped you in anyway or if you would like some more help please contact Bels Dog Training @ 801-589-2735. See you in the next one!

Caribou County Burn Ban in Effect July 1

As of July 1, Caribou County joins surrounding counties in implementing a burn ban designed to help keep fires to a minimum as dry summer conditions continue into the foreseeable future. Bannock, Bear Lake, and Oneida counties are among the southeast Idaho areas that have already put a ban into place. A statement released by Caribou County Fire reads as follows:

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025

Caribou County Fire Chief Brad Hemmert has issued a burn ban in Caribou County effective July 1, 2025. This ban is for all open burning including burn barrels. You can still use your BBQ grill and have small backyard cooking fires in firepits 3 foot or less in diameter and 2 foot or less in height (IFC code 307.4 exception 2).

The requirements for the cooking fire will be:

• A minimum of 20 feet of green grass or bare earthen material around the pit.

• An improved pit liner such as metal

fire ring or bricks to hold the fire

• A shovel

• Running water to extinguish the flames

• Someone to monitor the fire until completely extinguished

This restriction will remain in effect until further notice. Please check the DEQ web site for daily air quality restrictions before having a cooking fire. (deq.idaho.gov)

This burn ban does not apply to those camping on forest service land. You will need to call the forest service to find out their restrictions.

No burn permits will be issued until further notice. Currently issued burn permits will no longer be valid after June 30, 2025.

If you have any questions, please call the EMS office 547-2583.

For information on burn restrictions inside city limits for Soda Springs, Grace and Bancroft, please contact the city fire chiefs.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Brad Hemmert

Gillian Redman and Kayla Rigby.

3 Common Misconceptions in Dogs

A Mobile Banking Unit will be in town on Wednesdays in Bancroft.

What you can learn about a cowboy from his outfit

BY ALLISON ELIASON

They say you can tell a lot about a man by his outfit, a statement I can wholeheartedly agree with. But my consensus behind that reckoning isn’t merely about the clothes on his back. You see, in the cowboy world, a man’s “outfit” isn’t only the shirt and pants he puts on to start the day, but more so the truck and trailer he drives around in.

I’ve seen a lot of different outfits over the years and gotten to know a good handful of those folks driving them. Knowing their operations, how and where they work and the like has led me to draw a few conclusions between a cowboy and his outfit. Of course there are outliers, exceptions and mavericks that like to go their own way, but by and large I think you will agree that a cowboy’s outfit sure says a lot about him.

In this part of the country, we see a lot of stock trailers rolling around. They are hardy, multi-purposed rigs that are all season and nearly all terrain. Your average cowboy rancher uses these because he needs a tow wagon as versatile as he is. They are pulled around everywhere from the range to rodeo, chuck full of cattle, horses, motorbikes and 4 wheelers.

This sort of trailer is a rancher’s back pocket, hauling all things he needs to get the job done. It brings home totes of feed and seed, fence posts and rolls of wire, his favorite horse, the green one he is working on, and the Japanese one (ya know, the motorbike...). He hauls his favorite cow out to pasture, the ornery bull that stops midway through the cattle drive, and the freshly weaned calves at the end of the season.

This cowboy rancher trusts his most prized possessions to this trail-

er, a fact easily proven when you see him muck out the poop (or at least the top layer) and stack all his furniture and belongings in his trusty stock trailer before he ever considers renting a U-Haul.

Similar to the stock trailer is a half top trailer, but they have a handful of bonus features that make this trailer a range cowboys best friend. The iconic driver of a half top trailer is your Nevada Buckaroo, a cowboy that spends all day on the desert range herding cattle. The open back frame makes for great ventilation, lending its greatest use to those hot, dry southern states.

This trailer keeps livestock cool with its open design, but even cooler are the conveniences that make it so handy for loading cattle without a chute. Leading a cow into a regular stock trailer to load can be tricky, having to work the rope through the sides. A half top lets a cowboy just flip the rope over the rails and drag the cow in. The open sides make it a little easier to coax the cow on the end of their rope in the trailer, letting in the daylight and keeping it from turning into a dark tunnel. And if that cow is a little feisty, having a slam latch to lock the gate in place before it can turn back out is pretty handy.

On the flip side of your range riding trailers are the shiny Bloomer trailers that live on the open highway. The bigger the rig, the more dedicated the cowboy is to their horse trade. From rodeo cowboys to horse racing cowboys, these sort of trailer towers depend on their rig to not only get them and their horses to and from in one piece, but to do it with a bit of luxury and style. These trailers have every amenity you can think of, concentrating all a cowboy needs from his house, barn, and trailer all in one convenient

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wagon- rubber padding, roof ventilation, tack room, hay racks, generators, living quarters, and even double or triple slideouts for even more space. But all these luxuries are for good reason. A lot of these cowboys on the rodeo or race trail spend more nights in their trailer than in their own bed at home. Having everything they need pooled into one trailer just makes life easier.

There is one outfit that is a little trickier to nail down what sort of cowboy is towing it. The bumperpull. This sort of trailer is usually smaller and light weight, lending its use to countless possibilities. Making a little less dent in the budget, these trailers are often the first rig purchase for a cowboy dipping his toes into the industry. But at the same time, the low cost makes it a convenient buy for urban small-time farmers that need something to haul around their goats, sheep, chickens or pigs. Then again, a fancy new bumper pull trailer is often the high prize for the bigtime roping or queen contest.

The best way to sort out the type of cowboy towing a bumper pull might actually have more to do with the truck than the trailer itself. A shiny new truck hooked onto a shiny new trailer is likely your prize winning queen or roping king. A truck with some wear to it, pulling a trailer with matching scuffs is likely your emerging cowboy that is happy to have his own outfit to tow around. The bumper pull dragging behind an SUV is most certainly your urban farmers.

Any man will say a truck is an extension of his personality, and cowboys are no different. A cowboy driving around with a flatbed truck stacked up with shovels, water wrench, chains, fencing supplies, and a few well used ropes are most

certainly your ranch cowboys. It might seem like they just don’t clear out the bed after a hard day’s work, but that is their usual stash. Once again, it is an extension of their back pocket. If it isn’t the exact tool they will need, it’s enough for them to fashion a passable stand-in.

If the bed of the truck has more dogs than anything else, you have found a range riding buckaroo. Knowing that he has thousands of acres to ride, he won’t set foot on the range without his pack of dogs that will save him hours on horse to gather in the herd.

Extended cabs have largely been replaced with crew cab trucks these days. Now that cowboys are towing extra long trailers that can cram 10 horses in the back, they have to drive a higher capacity truck that can squish just as many cowboys in the front. The smartest cowboy of them all is still the one sitting in the middle, avoiding the duty to open gates.

Small, non-commercial semis are the go to truck for those long haul Bloomer trailers. Filling the back with hay, water, tack, grain, generators, bedding, furniture, and clothes, not to mention the handful of horses, demands a truck that can tow it all. Stock trailer, bumper pull, half top or Bloomer trailer, these rigs make cowboy life possible. In some seasons, there is hardly a day that they aren’t pulling their weight to get the job done on the range or at the rodeo. They may be new and shiny, beat up and faded, big or little, but they all play a part in making cowboy magic happen.

It is ironic though... There once was a day that horses were used to pull a cowboy around. Now they found a way to finally be towed themselves. Well played horses, well played.

EVENT CALENDARS

SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY

July 18, Friday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

IDAN-HA Movie

July 19, Saturday

IDAN-HA Movie

July 20, Sunday

Presbyterian Services

Caribou Bible Church Services

Catholic Mass (8:30am) Open Arms Church Services

LDS Services Hope Lutheran Church

July 21, Monday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

July 22, Tuesday

Kids FREE Summer IDAN-HA Movie

July 23, Wednesday

Catholic Daily Mass (9am)

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

July 24, Thursday

Library Story Time (10am)

Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)

Addiction Recovery Program (7pm) IDAN-HA Movie

GRACE

July 20, Sunday

LDS Services

Caribou Bible Church (2 pm)

July 21, Monday

Library Story Time (10:30 am)

July 20, Sunday LDS Services

July 21, Monday

Library Story Time (10 am) Board Meeting (6:30 pm)

ON THIS DAY

1861 US Congress authorized paper money

1867 First US dental school, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, established

1937 Elmer Fudd (originally Egghead), Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Tex Avery and Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debut as Egghead in “Egghead Rides Again”

1954 Construction of Disneyland commences in Anaheim, California

1955 Arco Idaho, becomes first US city lit by nuclear power

1955 Disneyland televises its grand opening in Anaheim, California

1959 Paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovers partial skull of a new species of early human ances-

tor, Zinjanthropus boisei or ‘Zing” (now called Paranthropus boisei) lived in Africa almost 2 million years ago

1968 The Beatles’ animated film “Yellow Submarine” premieres in London

1975 NASA’s Apollo 18 and Soviet Soyuz 19 make first US/USSR linkup in space

1984 US passes National Minimum Drinking Age Act, prohibiting under 21’s from buying or possessing alcohol as a condition of receiving federal highway funds

1995 Forbes Magazine announces Bill Gates is the richest man in the world with a net worth of $12.9 billion dollars

2018 Oldest evidence of bread, made from wild grains, discovered by archaeologists in 14,000 yearold dig in Black Desert, Jordon

July 18 – Creamy Chicken Fettuccine, Broccoli, Mandarins, French Bread, *B-Day Cake and Ice Cream July 23 – Beef Enchilada, Green Salad, Pears, Green Rice, Pecan Pie Bars Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

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

NEWS OF RECORD

CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF

Ha, Beijing China, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Brett Arthur Crandall, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

William Ival Deiter Soda Springs, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Andrew Chaser Egbert, St George, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Guilebaldo, Elizondo, San Antonio, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Katarina Lea Gilden, Wellsville, fail to reduce speed upon approach of stationary emergency/police vehicle on one lane travel, $33.50, costs $56.50

Langka Edwin Him, Shakopee, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Jordan Horvet, Newbury Park, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Jaden Allen Jenkins, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Moon sin Kim, Baltimore, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Carson Russell Kropushek, Pocatello, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Breaden J Larsen, Roberts, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs

$56.50

William Oliver Lester, Bancroft, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.5

Zhaohui Pan, Beijing China, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs

$56.50

Suman Roychoudhury, Marietta, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Macy alexa Ruff, Hattiesburg, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00

Mark E Shelley, Sandy, trespassing on cultivated property, $100.00, costs $157.50

Jayson Allen Thompson, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Indian Wynter Three Irons, Peoria, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50

SODA SPRINGS POLICE

Bhavani Rao Chichila, Mountain House, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Colton Corey Christensen, St George, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Noe Romelle Fierros, Loveland, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50

Kaleb Teratahi Finlayson, Soda Springs, fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50

Margaret Katherine Foster, Lake Forest, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Nicole Michelle Franzese, Silver Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Garrett Frank Hardman, Soda Springs, operate vehicle without a current or valid class d/operators license, $150.00, costs $157.50; fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50

Han B Lee, Irvine, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Dongpei Li, Valencia, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Joseph B Olson, Bountiful, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50

Brandon James Painter, Provo, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Adan Eric Pugmire, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50

Sierra Elyse Taylor, Highlands Ranch, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ethan Jo Francis Turner, Boise, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Jun Xiong, Okemos, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; improper or unsafe lane change, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Carol Baker, Bancroft, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Christopher Bruce Eckman, South Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Lynda Lee Garter, Arroyo Grande, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Joshua Joseph, Latta, Salt Lake City, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Daniel Lepe, Harbor City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

John alexander Stribling, Madison, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Trevor Allen Wilson La Tulipe, Jackson, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Rachel Lau Woodbury Orem, speeding $33.50, costs $56.50

Xuan None Yang, Silverthorne, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

BIRTHDAYS

Bill Horsley, July 1

Lori Williams, July 2

Kaylene Troseth, July 3

Karine Olsen, July 5

Denise Horsley, July 6

Rosin Jo Crump, July 7

Linda Woolsey, July 12

Sherry McBride, July 12

Karen Thomas, July 14

Gus Greene, July 15

Karyn Thompson, July 19

Sherrie Beckstead, July 20

Anne Rasmussen, July 24

Bruce Gould, July 25

Jenay Hodges, July 26

Linda Anderson, July 28

Sam Humphreys, July 29

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

LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST

The following stories are summarized from past issues of the Caribou County Sun over the last fifty plus years. The Enterprise thanks Mark Steele for permission to use the contents, and the Grace Public Library for access to the archives.

2020 The Road and Bridge Department has been fighting beaver activity on the Cow Camp road. Supervisor Kim Spencer has been in contact with the Fish and Game office, who is working through the issue.

Beginning July 1, drivers in Idaho will only be able to use electronic devices in hands-free mode behind the wheel, including when stopped at a red light or stop sign. On other words, the new hands-free law makes holding a cell phone illegal while operating a vehicle. “Education of motorists is going to be key,” said Col. Kedrick Wills, director of the Idaho State Police. “Idahoans want to be responsible and to be good drivers. This law is another way to remind all of us we need to pay attention to the road when we’re behind the wheel. As law enforcement, we can remind them with education of enforcement, we’re starting with what we prefer, which is education.” Troopers and officers will issue warnings from July 1 to December 31. Tickets will be issued starting in 2021. The rules are that drivers can only use electronic devices and mobile phones in hands-free mode, and are only permitted to touch devices to activate the hands free mode. Drivers are not permitted to hold or support any electronic devices. Activation of GPS, voice to text, and making and receiving calls are permitted with one touch or voice command. Handheld use is allowed only if the vehicle is both stationary and not located in a public travel lane. Drivers are not allowed to touch a device for texting, email, apps, video, or internet use. The first offense will result in a $75 fine. The second within 3 years is a $150 fine. The third and any further offenses result in $300 fines. Three offenses in three years can also result in a license suspension. Between 2014 and 2018 there were 241 people killed in distanced driving crashes across the state and it was cited as a contributing factor in about one of every five crashes in Idaho.

This week Rocky Mountain Power customers have reported receiving a spike in fraudulent calls from scammers posing as utility representatives. According to reports, the caller insisted that the customer is behind on their bill and demands payment within 30 minutes to avoid disconnection. More than 300 reported scam calls in one day have been targeted at both residential and business customers in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. Some scammers insist the victim obtain a prepaid card and then share the code. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following: Scammers often state that service will be shut off in 30 to 60 minutes, though utility companies do not call customers to demand payment in any cases. Fraudsters may ask for the purchase of prepaid cards, and ask the customer to share that information over the phone. Obviously, legitimate businesses do not ask for a third party transaction such as a prepaid card in paying to accounts. Any questions about a call of this sort can be best addressed by hanging up on the caller, and dialing RMP or other utility directly.

Last week the State Department of Education distributed thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer and thousands of masks to school districts in Idaho to help protect vulnerable populations when school resumes. “School safety has always been a huge part of our mission, but it has taken on additional meaning during this pandemic,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra said. “I am thrilled that we can distribute hand sanitizer and face masks to make our schools safer, healthier spaces.” Seven 330-gallon drums of hand sanitizer and 100,000 masks were delivered to sites in all six of Idaho’s education regions, with pickup days scheduled Monday through Wednesday. Schools and districts filled containers ranging from five gallon buckets to empty shampoo bottles, to transport the sanitizer. Masks and sanitizer are distributed on a first come, first serve basis, and most of the sites handed out all avail-

able supplies. The SDE is looking into holding another event in August.

Brett Jones, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, set a new catch and release state record rainbow trout while fishing the American Falls Reservoir. The 31.25 inch behemoth was just long enough to break the record previously set by David Raisch in 2018. State records are split for rainbow trout between common rainbows and the fast-growing Gerrard-strain trout found in the Coeur d’Alene and Pend Oreille drainages. Lake Pend Oreille still holds the current catch and release record Gerrard rainbow trout at 36.5 inches. American Falls Reservoir has a well-deserved reputation for producing trophy trout, having produced several certified weight records already. The reservoir produced the 34 pound record rainbow/ cutthroat hybrid caught by Mark Adams in 2011, and the 20 pound rainbow trout record was caught by Michelle Larson-Williams in the Snake River nearby. Rainbow trout are the most common species at American Falls Reservoir, but Yellowstone cutthroat and brown trout are also in the neighborhood. The reservoir is popular for anglers trolling lures for big trout, but also has some good smallmouth bass and yellow perch fishing as well.

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Governor Cecil Andrus, in Soda Springs on Wednesday to visit industry leaders and campaign in the community, said that regarding the EPA slag issue, “We are faces with another example of EPA coming to a conclusion not based on fact. We are left to assume it was preconceived.” Andrus, who was accompanied by his wife, Carol, met with the mayor and Monsanto officials Tuesday night. His statement regarding the EPA study recently released and their conclusions that slag posed a significant health risk, took issue with the way EPA arrived at their figures. “Their numbers don’t hold up. Five hundred millirems is the figure for exposure to the general public and OSHA has set 5,000 mrems for the workplace,” he said about EPA’s statement that the 52 mrem average found in Soda Springs above background levels posed a health risk. “Their mathematical model was used without verification of their Science Advisory Board of the National Academy of Science. We are highly suspicious of the validity of their claims,” he said in an interview with the Sun last Wednesday. “Monsanto and FMC and Idaho and Cecil Andrus do not want the material used if, in fact, it was detrimental to health,” the governor said, but pointed out he was not willing to accept the bureaucracy’s extrapolation of numbers without scientific evaluation of those numbers. He said the state of Idaho will use slag they have on hand for one state road project in the area, but will not bid any more using slag until the issue is resolved. “Pocatello and Soda Spring have been very prudent” in not continuing the use of slag in light of the statements made by the EPA, he said.

“Pocatello Youth Improve Grays Lake Settler’s Cemetery” by Ellen Carney

Those interred in the small, isolated graveyard at Gray, sleep not only in peace, but in a greatly improved setting, thank to 130 young people from Pocatello and their leaders.

The small cemetery at Gray has about 30 graves, mostly of early settlers to the Grays Lake Valley, except for two local infants buried there in the 1980s. It had been overgrown with weeds, some headstones were tipped over, the fence was unsightly, and the gate sagged on its rusty hinges.

In 1989, Ron Clayton, a member of the Centennial Committee in Pocatello, came to Grays Lake, looking for information about his ancestors from this area. He found many of his ancestors, but was appalled at the condition of their almost forgotten resting place, and determined he would do something about it.

A short time later, when the Pocatello North Stake was looking for a Centennial service project for their LDS youth conference during this Centennial year, Clayton suggested restoring the cemetery. Members of the stake presidency and youth leaders visited the area and decided to take on the project.

To stimulate interest, Ellen Carney was asked to speak about the area, and tell of some of the early residents who

rested there, in a stake youth fireside June 10.

Walker Monument in Pocatello heard about the project and brought their hoist truck to help reset headstones, along with one of the owners, Ted Witt, and Chris McCoulouch. They provided expertise for leveling and resetting stones, and brought cleaning solution for all of the gravestones in the cemetery.

Bruce Wilson carved redwood markers for the two recent graves, which did not yet have headstones.

Stake President Ted Panter, his counselor Gordon Wilkes, Stake Young Men’s Leader Richard Watt, and Stake Young Women’s Leader Jodi DaBell, were among the 30 adults who accompanied the 130 young people.

David Smith and Brian Muir from Grays Lake brought a posthole digger and helped with refencing the cemetery, Reed Humphreys donated posts, Blaine Docksteader offered wire, and Evan Kackley offered post treat. Dave Smith brought bracing material.

Young people clipped, mowed, helped fence, cleaned tombstones, and painted fence posts. They carefully placed plastic flowers which had been brought to the cemetery on Memorial Day, back on the newly groomed graves. When they finished the project, there was little resemblance to the place they had started with.

Who is buried in this quiet, out of the way spot?

In 1879, the James Sibbett, Samuel Sibbett, David Robinson and William C. Simmons families entered the Grays Lake Valley from the southeast, following the Lander Trail, known along this strip as the “Old Salt Road” because it was used by wagons from the Salt Works near Stump Creek to transport salt to Boise and other points west.

They settled in Grays Lake and were soon providing beef and produce to the miners at the Cariboo (now Caribou) mines. James Lowry Sibbett and his wife, the former Amanda Alemeda Simmons, because known for their hospitality and big-heartedness and were soon called “Pap” and “Mam”

Sibbett. She served as a midwife in the area. Many of the Sibbett, Rose, Wakeman, and Corbett families in this area find James and Amanda in their family lines.

Nels Nelson and his wife, the former Olive Olsen, came to this area and homesteaded on Eagle Creek. They had been advised to move because of Olive’s health, but her activities here would never suggest health problems. Nelse did some mining at Cariboo. Olive needed a kitchen range, so the family packed up and went up to the mountain to work. Olive cooked at the Greenhouse. Nelse butchered the meat, hauled to wood, and other chores. Their oldest girl, Zelman, helped with cooking and cleaning at the Greenhouse, and the two younger children, Nephi and Lili, carried meals to the miners at the diggings. Some Burton, Lindstrom, Harrison, and Beus families in this locality descended from Nels and Olive. Helmar Ronback was a bachelor who mined and who homesteaded on Bridge Creek.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton were big sheep people in the area. Their son died as a youngster and was buried at Gray. His brother, Kenneth Burton, is now living in Boise.

Harlow Sibbett was only 37 when a big fire on Grays Lake prompted him to ride with haste to get his brother, who was fishing over 12 miles from home. His horse dropped dead from exhaustion. Harlow and his family didn’t fare much better. After the fire was out, he became ill. His problem was considered to be from over-exertion while fire fighting. He died a short time later. His wife, Harriet, was expecting a child, and the baby died at birth. She died a few months later. They are buried at Gray.

A large proportion of the graves are infants, who mostly died during winter months. One can picture bereaved parents laying their child to rest in the cold soil, during a Grays Lake winter, and the heartache they experienced.

Those who restored this cemetery should be commended for taking time to look at the past and those who have gone before us, and for showing their respect for these pioneers by improving their resting place.

IDAN-HA THEATRE

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Thursday, July 17

Friday, July 18

Saturday, July 19

Superman (PG-13)

Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Saturday Matinee

2:00 p.m. (All seats $5) Wednesday, July 23

6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (All seats $5)

Main Street construction officially began on July 15, 2024 on the west side of the street.

T.S. No. 130718-ID Parcel No.: 015016001140

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

On 10/22/2025 at 9:00 AM (recognized local time), IN THE LOBBY OF THE CARIBOU COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 159 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276, in the County of Caribou, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Caribou, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 14, BLOCK 1, NEFF SUBDIVISION, CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO, UNDER RECORDER'S INSTRUMENT NO. 54586. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 421 GAGON DRIVE, SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM TYREL GOTFREDSON A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor(s), to ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR MERIDIAN TRUST FCU, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 9/23/2020, recorded 9/23/2020, as Instrument No. 205613, official records of Caribou County, Idaho.

Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 451506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 3/1/2024 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 6/6/2025 is $188,884.53 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036

DATED: 6/5/2025 Signature/ By: SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to construct a 190-foot selfsupport communications structure at the approx. vicinity of 1890 Smokey Canyon Road, Afton, Caribou County, ID 83110. Lat: [42-41-20.81] Long: [-111-7-36.33]. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alec Nimkoff, a.nimkoff@ trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80209. 203.856.1011.

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Brian G. Sayer, ID Bar No. 8915

The Sayer Law Group PC 925 E. 4th Street Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-2530 319-232-6341 (fax) generalupdates@sayerlaw.com

Attorney for Plaintiff IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff, vs.

The Heirs and Devisees of Jeffrey Aloysius Hart, deceased; Spouse of Jeffrey Aloysius Hart, deceased, if any; and Unknown Occupants, If Any, of 150 E 1st N, Soda Springs, ID 83276, Defendants.

Case No. CV15-25-0102

Summons by Publication

TO: The Heirs and Devisees of Jeffrey Aloysius Hart, deceased; Spouse of Jeffrey Aloysius Hart, deceased, if any; and Unknown Occupants, If Any, of 150 E 1st N, Soda Springs, ID 83276

You have been sued by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, the plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Bonner County, Idaho, Case No. CV15-25-0102.

The nature of the claim against you is for foreclosure of a Deed of Trust.

Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 159 S Main St., Soda Springs, ID 83276 and served a copy of your response on the other party, whose mailing address and telephone number are: The Sayer Law Group, P.C., 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 234-2530.

A copy of the Summons and Complaint/Motion can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the other party. If you need legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

Date: Denise Horsley

Clerk of the District Court

By: Deputy Clerk

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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Caribou County Commission Meeting 7/14

Kevin McLain—Road and Bridge

McLain explained that he was interested in a roller in Lincoln county that had been purpose-built. McLain thinks that something similar would be great for Caribou County and should be looked into a bit. The oil mix is also something they have had good luck with in Lincoln County. The shoulder work in Caribou County would be more efficient if they were able to target smaller areas in need of repair, which this system would allow for.

McLain reported that there are still problems with Stop signs being vandalized or pushed down along Government Dam road and other places in the county. The signs have been pulled out and laid down next to their original location. It was pointed out by legal counsel that the act could constitute manslaughter if a fatality resulted from an accident. The idea of cameras to surveille the locations was discussed.

Seals on the transmission of the hot mix sealer are being replaced. The hydraulic pump is also being looked at.

Eric Hobson

Hobson brought an MOU between Caribou, Bannock, Bear Lake, and Franklin. The public use repeater is being shifted to Bannock County. The funds which were previously paid to the state will now be paid to Bannock for maintenance. This is the Sedgewick Peak radio tower site.

Hobson presented quotes for turnout gear, which is at the end of its cycle. The cost for 5 sets is just over $12K.

5 jackets for firefighting, 5 GPS units were approved for just over $12K.

Curtis Tools for Heroes washing machine and detergent were approved for $8,500.

“We’re in the middle of five season and we keep getting drier.” The county is currently at stage 3 drought. There is a 60% chance of a drier than average season. The wind is aggravating dry, drought conditions throughout the county and surrounding areas. “We do still have a firework permit for the Caribou Highlands for the 24th “ for the golf course in Grace.

Rowdy Larkins—Building

A bid to paint the cinderblock building at the fairgrounds was received from the same individual who is painting the Event Center.

A generator for the courthouse building is potentially in need of replacement, as it his functional but has had some performance issues. What the best way to sell or auction the generator would be was discussed.

Dwight Lloyd—Weed Dept

Grace, Bancroft, Chesterfield are done. “Everything is going to seed right now, so people will have to be patient. We’re doing the best we can,” Lloyd said.

He reported on Austrian rocket, which is an escaped ornamental that has been seen in the county. It looks a bit like a dandelion. It has been reported near Highway 34, but Lloyd is note worried about it becoming invasive.

Northern Evening Primrose, on the other hand, he felt posed a bigger threat to the county’s ecosystem. This was found in the gravel pit at the state parking lot and the Wayan loop west. “It can be a perennial,” Lloyd said. “Those are both in Grays Lake right now.” He thinks it’s the second year in Grays Lake.

Lloyd asked for advice from the commissioners about posted “No Spray Zones” that are not county undertaken. It was determined that the No Spray Zone ordinance would need to be rewritten to clarify how the county would handle invasive weeds in the county’s right of way. Due to noncompliance with the county’s No Spray Zone ordinance, the commissioners are considering repealing it, and will go through the posting and hearing period on the issue. This will be worked on heading into Fall.

Sheriff Mabey

The sheriff spoke with the commissioners on a number of topics.

The budget for the upcoming year was discussed. One issue was an increase in the compensation for the Jail Supervisor and the Chief Deputy.

The STAR Teams require contribution to a fund in order to have services on call. Otherwise, the services are contracted on an incident basis, which is considerably more expensive. The yearly cost is $3500. Southeast Idaho Tactics and Response team.

The Search and Rescue storage shed is reported to be in need of repair/improvement. The sheriff does not feel that it could, for instance, withstand an earthquake. Rowdy Larkins suggested that it would be worth pursuing some insight on the potential for retrofitting before looking at a new building. “We’re doing all we can to keep it up and going,” Mabey said.

A one-time expense for a new K-9 was

requested. The current K-9 is nearing retirement. Donations from the community to support the new dog were discussed. The new animal will be trained to detect fentanyl. $10K has been requested, though the total cost will be closer to $20K.

An $11K increase in the vehicle expense line item of the budget are included in the budget request as well. Clerk Stoor noted that the expense was higher than in the past. Sheriff Mabey explained some of the particular vehicle repair needs that have occurred over the year and needed redress. Clerk Stoor asked about whether those additional expenses would be recurring, or would come back in line closer to prior years.

The Motorola body cam account was also noted to be larger than originally budgeted. This is apparently an issue related to identifying the funds from which the bill would be paid, or which line item it was attached to.

The jail was discussed next. Sawtooth corrections has requested an increase for this year for medical support. Kitchen supplies are from Summit, who may be requesting an increase this year, though the sheriff opted not to include a “buffer” request in case they decided to.

The sheriff noted that the sheriff’s office has remained static for personnel levels for decades. The sheriff would like to bring on one additional patrol officer to help with the increased housing and recreational traffic through the county, especially in the area toward Wayan and Freedom. “I believe if I had one more patrol officer, that would allow us to have one officer in the northern part of the county and closer to the schools there,” Mabey said.

He is also requesting one more officer for detention services at the jail.

The sheriff would like to pursue the IGNITE program, which gives prisoners the opportunity to pursue skill training while incarcerated.

Dispatch has been at the same level for a long time. He has found that many applicants do not pass the background or polygraph portions. “It is a very technical position, and requires a lot of skills to do correctly. We need another person so that they don’t get burnout in the position.”

The license bureau is also under strain as a result of staffing issues.

Other counties are potentially hiring officers away from Caribou County, and the sheriff believes that raising the pay in the county would help. “I hate the idea of Caribou County being a training ground for other counties. I can see how important it is to have those trained individuals available.”

The funds necessary for the increased staffing and other requests totals around $500K. A source for those funds is not immediately obvious, as the fees for bed space at the detention facility will not cover it, and may chase other counties off if they are raised too much.

Jill Stoor—Clerk’s Office

The Computer Arts contract for the upcoming fiscal year is up for signing. There will be additional fees to transition to new software, potentially. The costs are already built into the budget.

A motion to enter into the contract for 2526 with Computer Arts/Harris for $62,079.17 passed. This is the software that is used to administrate a number of things throughout the county.

The Probation Office asked for approval to upgrade ipads. The funds are within the budget. The purchase of 3 ipads for $4,130.82 was approved.

Indigent burials has had a request for the burial of a decedent from Caribou County. Wilkes Funeral home has made the request. Funds were requested to cover another burial from 2024. The budget has a $10K line. The purpose of the fund was discussed. Is it for helping out the local funeral home, or people from the area who may have passed in other locations?

The idea of posting the agenda for the County Commission on Facebook was discussed. There have been comments from people who say that they have not been able to find it on the county’s website.

The county received a bill from the city for the connection to water and sewer. The exact nature of the bill will be clarified between the two entities, as the county was under the impression that they had already paid their portion of the connection fee.

Public Hearing—Planning and Zoning

Kade Hatch would like to acquire a piece of land to build on in Chesterfield. On North Hatch Loop, he is looking for five acres. The minimum for a household is 40 acres.

Helen Barker explained that a process could make it possible for the property to be on a 40 acre area, as long as the homeowner was named in the property, through a bank

lien arrangement.

Barker explained that various other counties are working on modifications to the zoning rules to make it easier for younger generations to be able to purchase land from the larger acreages so that they can return to their home areas and begin work. Property splits are possible under a number of circumstances, though nothing permits the situation as laid out by Hatch exactly.

Commissioner McCullough expressed support for some process that would allow for younger generations to access the land and remain in the area.

Commissioner Somsen stated that since there was nothing in place at present, it would require a public notice, hearing, and ordinance process to make it possible. There is not a mechanism for providing a variance in cases like these.

There has been some confusion, as many people believe that as long as there are a total of 40 acres are adjacent to the property it could be built on, though it was clarified that the property has to be owned by the potential homeowner.

Public Hearing—Variance Request

This requirement is for a 40 foot setback for residential structures. He is requesting a variance to change the requirements to 30 feet. The PZ board met last week and voted to recommend the variance, as it would not negatively affect the neighbors, and the specifics of the location made it unfeasible for 40 feet.

There were no public comments offered on the subject.

A motion to approve the zoning variance passed.

Planning and Zoning

Barley Meadows’ subdivision extension for Phase 2 from last year has expired, so another extension is being sought until November 30th. The extension was granted through a resolution amendment.

Kids First Coalition

Tenille Call and Saide McMorris spoke to the commission on behalf of the Kids First Coalition. “Caribou County is a child care desert,” Call noted. The group works with a number of agencies and organizations to help facilitate child care in Idaho, and the overcome the obstacles to child care availability.

Quality is one issue, with a lack of investment in providers being noted. The wages are too low to attract high quality. Professional development is one of the strategies used by Kids First.

Affordability is another issue. Childcare costs an average of $10K a year for families. The federal subsidies require a level of poverty that leave many people out of the zone where it would be available to them.

The Department of Labor has found that the impact of childcare decline has resulted in massive numbers of parents taking unpaid time off work, leaving jobs, or experienced job loss as a result of childcare issues. In Bannock County, the affect has largely been on single parents.

Without adequate state level support, the coalition is proposing a “Tri-Share model” which divides the costs between the county, parents, and employers. The argument is that this will allow more people to stay in the workforce which would benefit the county.

“Where this is a pilot, we are asking counties to make a commitment,”

Call said. They are requesting a $15K contribution to get the program off the ground in Caribou County. They have received commitments from Bannock and Bingham Counties, and are in discussions with other counties. It was noted by the commissioners that Bingham county has a population of 50K, so scaling for population might be desirable.

The $15K would essentially cover 7 seats in the program at the current cost estimate. The program is still in its early stages of being designed and implemented.

If the money is not used due to a lack of participating employers, it would be returned to the county. Employers in Bannock County have expressed interest in the program, and the coalition will be speaking to Itafos and Bayer.

The commissioners expressed interest in the program, but would like to see what the level of interest from the local businesses was before committing. Chairman Mathews suggested that the coalition also communicate with the School District. Angie Mendenhall suggested contacting the car dealerships.

“It’s a big thing you’re trying to get rolling, and we appreciate it,” Commissioner Somsen said.

Ryan Hogan

Hogan spoke to the commissioners about a planned housing project in Soda Springs. He wanted to provide a formal introduction to the commissioners, and explain that his group was hoping to help with the housing issues in the county. There are 330 units that are planned for the development.

The property is on Hooper Avenue. The master plan is being finalized at present. The development is entirely within the city, rather than the impact zone. With that being the case, the county is not in a position to contribute any direct support for the project.

Hogan wanted to make sure that the county considered the development when it came to any economic development grants for which they might be suitable.

Elizabeth and Ellis Call

The Calls spoke to the county commissioners about economic hardship. They are requesting whatever help the county can give them with regard to taxes and landfill fees.

Angie Mendenhall from the Assessor’s office spoke to the tax status. All of 2023 and 2024 remain. 2025 taxes should be significantly lower. $1,358.16 are due in total, with $288.78 from 2023 and the rest from 2024.

Jayson Lower from the landfill was also in attendance. “We’ll work them however we need to.”

The county commission agreed to waive the taxes owed, but was not able to make any decisions on behalf of the landfill.

Lower stated that he was not able to make any decisions himself, but that the issue should be taken to the IDAWY board.

“We’re sorry for your loss,” the commissioners said.

Angie Mendenhall

She would like to discuss the idea of some kind of music in the hallway to create more privacy for conversations in offices. Mendenhall is willing to hook speakers and a sound device up, she just needs permission to do so. The commissioners were fine with the idea, and gave her permission to go forward with it.

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OBITUARY

Marvin John Anderson

March 14, 1951 ~ July 7, 2025

Marvin John Anderson, 74, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Patricia (Patty), and his family. Marvin’s life was marked by steady faith, quiet service, and a deep and unconditional love for all who knew him.

Marvin was born March 14, 1951, in Utah to Weldon F. Anderson and Louise Stephenson. He and his twin sister, Mary are the youngest of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Sheldon.

A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marvin served in the Arizona Mission, where he shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with dedication and compassion. Some of the many church callings he had were Primary and Sunday School teachers, High Priests Group Leader, and Young Men’s Counselor. Marvin and Patty served as Ordinance Workers in the Logan and Star Valley Temples. They were also Missionaries at the Caribou County Jail in Soda Springs, Idaho, teaching the Church’s Addiction Recovery Program. He considered this his most meaningful calling, where he and Patty helped many individuals come unto Christ.

Marvin also served in the Army National Guard, demonstrating quiet patriotism and commitment to his country, both before and after his mission.

Marvin and Patty were married and later sealed in the Jordan River Temple. Their marriage was a beautiful example of unity, devotion, and gospel-centered love. Patty lovingly called him “Marvy” or “Marvy John,” and their relationship was a source of strength, joy, and laughter.

Combined, Marvin and Patty have five children, Jason (Stephanie) Anderson, Jamie (Chris) French, Krista (Les) Sims, Kathy (Austin) Robinson, and Kimberly Warner. They also have 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Marvin made no distinction in love between his children and stepchildren—he embraced each of them as his own. The same was true for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a steady and loving presence in their lives. He was a loving brother and cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews and had a special way of making everyone feel important and loved.

Early in his life, Marvin worked as a milkman. He later became known for cutting and delivering firewood from the mountains—a job he did with both grit and heart,

often alongside family. Eventually, he entered the tool business, working with his twin sister before founding his own wholesale distributing company, which he operated for more than 30 years with integrity and reliability. Marvin loved to fish and to work. He was always happiest with a project in front of him—whether it was fixing something, building something, or helping someone. His family affectionately called him “Messy Marvin,” and his to-do lists, and scattered tools were part of what made him who he was.

He lived with kindness, humility, and a deep loyalty to God and family. His love for Patty was enduring and visible to all. His hugs, humor, and hard-earned wisdom will be remembered by all who knew him. If you ever heard Marvin sing “Me and My Teddy Bear,” you’re something special. Patty still has that little bear. And if you can still hear him singing it—count your blessings.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to hospital staff, ward members, and dear friends who provided support in Marvin’s final days. Thank you to all who have reached out with love, memories, and kind words. Marvin’s life was a legacy of quiet service, faith in action, and unwavering love. His example continues to shine in the lives of his family, friends, and all those he helped along the way.

GodSpeed Funeral Services: Thursday, July 17, 2025, Viewing from 6:00–8:00 PM at Sims Funeral Home, Soda Springs, Idaho Friday, July 18, 2025, Viewing from 10:00–11:30 AM at the Soda Springs LDS Church 361 South 3rd East, Funeral at 12:00 PM Interment to follow at the Bancroft Cemetery. Military funeral honors will be rendered.

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Summer Market Season

Summer generally kicks off the Farmer’s Market season that often begins before anything has been harvested and lasts until well after. That is to say, while the “farmer” part of the market is one of the main draws, the term usually encompasses a lot more when it’s all said and done. That’s the case right now, as “pop-up sales” continue to…pop up across the valley.

Two consistent locations provided an anchor to those sales last week, with Country Prims in Grace hosting a collection of local booths and food vendors in the open yard next to the antique barn that shoppers can find open every weekend, and the Farmer’s Market space in the City Park hosting vendors in Soda Springs.

Farmer’s Market

The Farmer’s Market is in full swing, and plans to make booth space available to interested vendors for free until at least the end of September, weather permitting.

Located at the south end of the City Park in Soda Springs, the Farmer’s Market hosts a variety of merchants, some regulars and others more occasional. From fresh vegetables and plants to pocket knives, arts and crafts, clothing, baked goods, and

more, there are a number of vendors who make set up shop every week on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, and others whose schedule is more variable.

If you are interested in setting up a booth at the Farmer’s Market, you are advised to head down to the park in person and speak with organizer Suzanne Weeks, or call her at (208) 221-3967. Booths are free, space permitting.

Country Prim

A pop up sale in Grace over the weekend featured a very eclectic collection of vendors, with everything from body piercings to bakery items to vinyl signs, to a range of food and other products.

The event was hosted at the permanent location of Country Prims, Grace’s premier antique gallery run by Jodi Hardy and Brandi Turner. The two have been in the business of antiques for more than a decade, with locations in Paris, Montpelier, and Grace. They are now back at a location in Grace just off Monte Vista, with hours on Saturday.

The pop up event is a way to bring more merchants into the space and give those who primarily operate online a way to physically meet with customers close to home.

Sindy Koller (Sindy’s Bead Haven)

Kristyn’s Craft Room

@whitepinesboutique Riley Wood

The interior of Country Prim in Grace

Jenna Waddoups with Suze’s Shop

Afton Marowelli with Baked Fresh Sourdough

Taelor Reeves Lavendar and Love

Signs By Jodi, with Jodi Mathews

“Stickman” Dean Gundry with canes and knives.

Becky Smith

Simply Pierced’s Shayna Stein

Jodi Hardy and Brandi Turner

Pencil or dowel String or wire

A sound box (you can use an empty co ee can, bucket or cardboard box) A stick about twice the height of your sound box

File a notch on one end of your stick. The notch will help hold the stick in place on the rim of the can.

You know the song. But do you understand its meaning? Fill in the missing words using the Word List to discover the origins of this classic American song.

ritish __________ used the song Yankee Doodle Dandy to make fun of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War. In response, the American _______________ adopted it as their ____________ song. When the war began, Americans were proud to be called Yankees, and Yankee Doodle became the colonists’ most stirring anthem of defiance and liberty.

hat is an idiophone? Idio means self and phone means sound. Idiophones are instruments of solid materials that vibrate when hit, shaken, plucked, scraped, rubbed, stamped or crashed together. But who’s to say what’s an instrument?

Stomping your foot on the floor turns the floor into an idiophone. Tapping a pencil on your desk uses the desk as an idiophone. Think of other things that could be idiophones.

Standards Link: Performing Arts/Music: Students perform a varied repertoire of music on instruments.

Partially fill empty plastic yogurt containers with different things: sand, seeds, marbles, uncooked beans, rice or pasta. Cap and shake. Notice the different sounds each makes.

On the other end of the stick, have an adult drill a small hole. Feed the string through and tie to secure.

Turn the coffee can upside down. Have an adult punch a small hole in the bottom of the can. Feed the string through and tie a pencil or dowel on the end of it. Set the notch end of the stick on the rim of the can.

Hold the gutbucket as shown here, pulling the string taut. Then, start plucking!

During the 1700s, playing music on glasses was a popular pastime. The glasses were partially filled with water and the person playing the glasses would slightly wet a finger and rub it around the top of the glass.

The more water you put in the glass, the deeper the note it will play

Fill some glasses with different amounts of water and see what kinds of sounds you can create.

Try tapping the rim of each glass with a pencil or spoon for another kind of sound.

Under each glass, circle the fraction that best describes how much of the glass is lled with water.

Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Identify and use fractions.

Your Country

Look through the newspaper for ten or more words that describe your country and how you feel about it. Put these words into alphabetical order.

Standards Link: Spelling: Arrange words in alphabetical order.

hen the song Yankee Doodle first became __________, the word macaroni in the line “stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni” didn’t refer to the __________. Instead, a macaroni was a traveled young man who liked overdressing in very _________ clothing. So by just sticking a _________ in his cap and calling himself a “macaroni,” Yankee Doodle was proudly claiming to be the country __________ (an awkward and unsophisticated person) that the English mocked.

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Caribou Xtreme take Championship in 12U tournament!

Last week, the Caribou Xtreme 12U softball team won the Chubbuck League championship after an amazing season. They joined the 3rd place 14U Caribou Xtreme in representing Caribou County at a high level in Southeast Idaho.

As the 4th inning drew to the midpoint, and the hour and 15 minutes allotted ticked down, the energy on the sidelines at Capell Park in Chubbuck became palpable. When it was all said and done, Caribou Xtreme were the 10-2 game winners, and the league champs.

Youth sports in Caribou County have been looking for footing as the new recreation department gets up and running, and high school sports are seeing some changeover in staffing. This championship is a great validation of the talent and adult support that exists for the kids who more than anything want to play.

We spoke with Shantae Skinner, who along with Felisha Batterton, Kendra Schwulst and Holly Smith coached the team to its amazing finish. The team was made of Myka Hayden, Paisely Smith, Breleigh Herron, Sophia Bendtsen, Ashlynn Hennefer, Oaklee Davis, Remy Davis, Lexi Inskeep, Paelynn Smith, Annie Dodge, Ariana Avila, Dakota Johnson, and Rhya Peterson.

Skinner started coaching softball four years ago. She started with the 10U team, then jumped to 12U because the program needed a coach and some more players. She and her husband Shane coached the team, which included her daughter, and they won the Preston League in 2024. Skinner served as the high school assistant softball coach this year, which she credits with helping her grow as a coach and giving her the ability to create a great softball atmosphere, with high school girls helping to teach and work with the younger players.

As far as this year’s team, Skinner said, “We had a variety of girls on the team this year. We had girls who had been playing softball since they were old enough to hold a bat and we had a few girls that had never touched a softball before this summer. It was amazing to watch their personal growth all at different levels. Their growth, their strength, and their ability to be a supportive teammate was clear in all the girls. Some of the more experienced girls were reaching out to the new players and offering to help them outside of practices and games. They really are an amazing group of girls!”

“This season has been one for the BOOKS,” she said. “It’s definitely been my favorite season so far.” Skinner explained the frustration of being a coach and witnessing the roller coaster of the girls winning and losing, all the while knowing that their poten-

tial was sky high. “Trying to coach and guide these kids through that was not always easy but worth it,” Skinner said. And it was all due to the tireless efforts of the girls, their coaches, and the supportive families.

“The Chubbuck League ended the way it did because they never stopped, never stopped believing, never stopped fighting and they finally saw themselves through all of our wonderful FANS / COACHES eyes,” Skinner said. “Xtreme was also very blessed to have the supportive parents/ family that we did. It truly didn’t matter how many games I squeezed in, in one week the parents and family members all showed up and cheered loud and proud for every individual. Parents also stepped up to help sponsor uniforms, gear, equipment, athlete of the week gifts, and prizes/ awards for goals set per game. I truly just have a great team/ support system that believes in the journey and that makes all the difference. And as exciting as it is, we aren’t even done yet.”

In fact, play starts up again very soon. “We are taking a 2 week break and then jumping into an Idaho Falls League in August- September. We ended the Chubbuck League with a championship and we are excited to continue the season on with an extra league. We are currently sitting at 14 wins, 11 losses, and 1 tie. As I’ve told my girls from the start, the record doesn’t matter Reps, Reps and Reps is where we see true growth and leading into the last 5 games of Chubbuck league is where all the puzzles found its place.”

Over the course of the season, Skinner has seen the skills of her players dramatically improve. “The stats speak for themselves. In our first game, we only had 3 hits. But in one of our tournament games in the Chubbuck league, we had 20 hits in one game! We’ve been able to have five different pitchers pitch in games this year and they are all developing and growing their skills. One big move this year was rotating girls in all different positions and giving them an opportunity to advance their skills and find the niche on the field. For the season, we have 271 runs scored, 365 stolen bases!!(we spent a lot of time focusing on smart base running), 3 home runs, almost 2500 pitches thrown, 115 strikeouts and 31 runners caught stealing. Their growth speaks loud and clear in their stats.”

“As coaches and parents/family watching, we could see in the tournament that the switch had been flipped and we had a more focused team. Players were stepping up into leadership roles, communication was consistent, and they never stopped cheering EVER! You could also feel the energy and they ALL were fighting together to

win and get to the championship.”

“In the Championship game we had some nerves we had to work through, but they left everything they had on the field. We had players willing to risk and rise more than ever to make different plays that were out of our comfort zone but was something I pushed us as a team to do. Errors didn’t rattle them— they each showed up for themselves and each other and it was truly amazing to witness them have that FIRE to win and they won it.”

For all the success of the season, it hasn’t all been easy and there are still issues that need to be worked out.

“I’ve coached my daughter’s age group in volleyball, basketball, and softball and I can tell you as an athlete myself and trying to figure out the coaching world, it’s not easy and very easily overlooked, underappreciated, and can easily be taken for granted. It is very unfortunate that we have had some really GREAT coaches that have come through the system that no longer coach because of all the other stuff that comes with it.”

In addition to the stress on the staff, Skinner discussed the somewhat unresolved place within the city’s sports program for this kind of play. “I feel like what’s failing youth sports in this generation is the lack of commitment from the City,” she said. “They’ve demolished the recreation department for years and have done zero to rebuild it. When the city rec director left this year, the city wanted to put a “hold” on the season until they could hire a new director. Knowing that would mean another failing season for the city program, as a member of the Soda Springs Youth Sports Foundation, we went to the city and asked how we could help the program. We stepped up and were able to bring 55 girls out to play softball between 10U-14U softball. When

it came down to the day to facilitate the program, the city backed out and left us to pick up all of the program. This was concerning because this resulted in no insurance coverage for players who may not have personal health insurance.

We had volunteers scrambling to get the jerseys, umps, and other items needed at the last minute and to collect fees from parents. Their personal funds paid for the league while funds were collected. The city provided a donation to the foundation to help cover the costs of umps but we were very disappointed because more than anything, we just wanted the support from city council. The city parks department were very supportive in prepping fields and lending us equipment if we were short. We appreciate the help from Justin Hansen, Jessica and the rest of the Parks and Rec department. I hope that the community and the city leadership sees what a great program we can have with some support. Our community is yearning for these programs to be successful and we have had some really great parents and leaders in the community that have jumped in to support these youth programs and make them successful. I hope that our city can get behind all these parents and provide the support and resources and acknowledge the efforts that have led to this success.”

Looking forward, Skinner says, “I’m excited for next season I have a bunch of great athletes that are wanting more and more so I’m developing a 14U & a 12U team and going to chase fields for reps. Having two teams next year will allow more girls the opportunity to fall in love with softball. I want to keep all the girls engaged and as passionate about softball as I am. That comes with building their confidence and advancing their abilities.”

Congratulations, Caribou Xtreme!

The Caribou Xtreme 12U team takes a victory pose!

The number of hits and runs was the first part of the team’s dominant win in the final game.

The game ended with a great display of sportsmanship.