Caribou Farmer Scott Brown inducted into Eastern Idaho Ag Hall of Fame
Last Friday at the Shoshone-Bannock Event Center in Fort Hall, Caribou County farmer Scott Brown, accompanied by his wife Diane, was inducted into the East Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Hall was established in 1972, and seeks to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry and way of life in Eastern Idaho.
The other inductees included Richard Larsen, Marc Beitia, Mark and Stephanie Mickelson, and Rick Phillips. The event was sponsored by Rave Communication, Simplot, Idaho Farm Bureau, and many others.
Brown was nominated and inducted by Danna Beckman. Brown's official induction speech reads as follows:
“Scott Brown is a fourth generation farmer and an Idaho Native, born and raised in Soda Springs to parents Clarke and Nina Brown along with his two sisters. Scott’s father and mother were both raised on farms, his father in Caribou County, his mother in West Texas. They bought their first farmland when Scott was five. The kids were taught the value of hard work at a young age. Scott quickly learned that he would rather pick rock than fix fence. In high school, he participated in Debate and was involved in student government. He was the student body vice president when he was a senior.
After high school, Scott went to one semester of college at Rick’s College and then served an LDS mission in Guatemala/El Salvador. After his mission, he attended BYU and graduated with a Masters of Accountancy, passed the CPA exam, and accepted a job with one of the Big 8 accounting firms in Salt Lake. After 5 years, he accepted an offer from a dairy cooperative as their controller. After several mergers, he became the CFO of Western Dairymen Cooperative. He would frequently go to Soda on weekends during farming season to do what he really loved. It was around this time that he purchased his first farmland from his parents.
Scott and his wife Diane have been married for 34 years. Scott has two children, Stacy and Matthew. Diane has three sons, Nathan, Jeffrey, and Andrew. While Scott worked for the dairy cooperative, he and Diane bought and built two Arctic Circle franchises in the Salt Lake Valley. After seven years, they sold them in exchange for more farmland back in Soda. Farming was always his true passion; he was continually looking for opportunities to expand and purchase more land, growing the farm to the over 10,000 acre farm it is today.
Today, Brown’s operation grows barley, winter and spring wheat, and occasionally mustard. They farm at an average elevation of 6,000 feet and are 100% dry land. Brown tells people that some years are dryer than others! The farm is now a partnership with his son-inlaw and nephew. Additionally, Diane’s oldest son retired from a career in the U.S. Marine Corps and moved to Soda to farm with them. The farm’s mission statement says “we will strive to make the opportunity to farm available to further generations and that if we take care of the land and the farming operation that it will take care of us."
Besides being a respected farmer, Brown has an extensive track record in industry advocacy, representing the interests of Idaho farmers on local, state, and national levels. He first served as a board member on the Idaho Grain Producers Association board in the early 2000s. He was elected to the 5-person executive board in 2006 and became the president of IGPA in 2010. During that time, he served on the National Association of Wheat Growers Board and the National Barley Growers Association. He also served as an audit/finance committee member with the NAWG board, and eventually as the vice and then president of the NBGA. He was selected by Governor Otter to serve on the Idaho Barley Commission, where he served for six years. As a commis -
sioner, he sat on the NBGA board and was involved in the U.S. Grains Council. Although he had thought about retiring, he was asked to serve on the National Wheat Foundation Board, and I sin his second year of serving as vice chair.
Brown has said, “I have served my industry not for recognition or awards but because I truly believed in the cause.” Over his years of service to that cause, he has given testimony at a field hearing representing barley interests to the federal House Ag Committee, and later in DC to an Agricultural Subcommittee for General Farm Commodities and Risk Management for Farm Bills. He has been involved in meetings with USDA in Washington DC to represent grower interests on trade aid payments. In 2019, he was one of two Idaho Growers who traveled to Washington DC to meet with the USDA to make the case that barley should be included in the Market Facilitation Program Payments; barley was included in the second round of MFP payments in 2019. The now trademarked slogan “No Barley No Beer” is credited to Scott himself.
All of us throughout Idaho and the United Sates are better off due to Scott’s influence, guidance, leadership and love of agriculture. Thank you Scott for all you have done for us—we are proud to have you as part of our Eastern Idaho Hall of Fame.”
After the presentation of a plaque commemorating the induction, Brown spoke to the assembled audience.
“I’m humbled and honored to received this award tonight,” Brown said. “Like you said in my introduction, I didn’t have my sights set on awards or recognition, but I do appreciate knowing that my efforts are appreciated and hopefully have done some good.
I think it started in maybe 2009 when I was moving up the chairs in executive committee at Idaho Grain. I moved from vice chair to the president, and about that time I heard a lady named Jolene Brown talk about advocacy. And she mentioned that in 1939 when the first farm bill was written, about twenty-five percent of Americans were involved in agriculture, but today less
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An Update on Renewal Issues and a Thank You
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War plans accidentally texted to journalist
It was widely reported on Monday that members of President Trump’s cabinet had sent “detailed operational plans” and other material about U.S. military strikes on Yemen to a group thread on the app Signal, to which a reported had been added. The administration acknowledged the incident, and seemed to confirm that the content was genuine. Guidelines in place require classified information to be sent over official lines of communication with high levels of encryption, rather than consumer apps that can easily be hacked. The communication in question included Vice President J.D. Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth, among others. It involved detailed plans about strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg was added to the chain. The agencies involved in the mishandling of the information are the agencies that would initiate an investigation into the incident.
New Thermal Vent in Yellowstone
The AP reports that “a new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible from a road rather than any significant change in the park famous for its thousands of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots.” The report goes on to explain that in April when car tourism is opened, tourists will be able to view the new steam column from a pullout as long as it remains active. It’s located in an area about a mile north of the Norris Geyser Basin. The vent was noticed by scientists last summer, who measured the steam at 171-degrees venting from the base of a hill. “A thin coat of gray mud confirmed the vent was new, according to a recent online post by scientists with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory overseen by the U.S. Geological Survey. The new steam plume is located within a 200-foot (60-meter) area of warm ground and appears to be related to hot water that surfaced as a new feature 700 feet (215 meters) away in 2003,” according to the report.
Lagoon Opening delayed
Lagoon Amusement Park has announced that it will delay the opening of its 2025 season because of weather issues. The park was originally set to open March 22, is now scheduled to open on March 29 at 10 a.m. — weather permitting, after which it will remain open until Nov. 2, 2025. For the 2025 season, regular single-day passes will cost about $105 after taxes and fees. Single-day passes for senior citizens are $100, and youth passes are $86.
Regular 2025 season passports for the park are being sold at a lower price until June 2, and come out to $230 with the pre-season discount. Parking is typically $20 per vehicle per day, but the park also offers a season parking pass for $88 after taxes and fees.
Diane and Scott Brown before the Brown's induction into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame on Friday.
Scott Brown
than two percent are.
As President of Idaho Grain you have to write a quarterly president’s message to be published in the Idaho Grain magazine, and I entitled my message ‘Becoming Part of the Heard.’ And I talked about that statistic and I added to it. I said, ‘If you’re driving down the freeway to Disneyland with your family, in 1939 one out of every four cars you passed you could wave and know that you were waving at a fellow farmer. Today, if you were to make that same trip, you’d have to pass more than fifty cars before you could wave to one. That’s why we need to speak out; that’s why we need advocacy. We need to tell our story and speak up and talk about what we want our farm policy to be. If we don’t, we let our city cousins in New York and San Francisco make those decisions for us. It’s imperative that we stay local, we stay active, and we stay involved.
I couldn’t have done all of this without the support of the leaders in the Barley Commission, the Idaho Grain Organization, and the Wheat Commission. But more than anyone I need to thank my family because they kept the wheels moving on the farm and kept thinks going while I was busy, and mostly I need to thank this lady here, my wife. She supported me in my path wherever it lay, always pushing me and always very supportive.
I appreciate the award and thank you for the honor.”
Speaking with the Enterprise, Brown continued by reiterating that “It’s so important that we speak up about our way of life, and what our values are, and what’s important to
rural America, to Idaho, and to the Ag community. There are fewer and fewer of us, like I said in my speech. Less than two percent of people are involved in ag today. That’s why we need to speak out.”
Asked specifically about Caribou County, Brown noted that it was special to him as his start in the industry and family, two things that are still very important to him. “I started out in Caribou with my father and mother, and now it’s my children and other family members. We indeed truly have a family farm,” Brown said.
“We’re lucky in Idaho because we have all the irrigated land. Idaho’s the largest barley growing state in the nation—we raise about 34% of the nation’s barley. And we’re lucky because we have different malt houses in Idaho, and a lot of end users of barley here in the state.”
Brown lives in Idaho and Utah (though he’s officially a resident of Idaho), and the two have a home north of Soda Springs.
Brown acknowledged that the ag industry was facing some challenges at the moment. “We’re facing price issues now. The tariffs aren’t going to help in the short term, I don’t know about the long term. For example, 50% of Idaho wheat is exported and if those exports stop, we’ve got a lot of wheat to deal with. The same with barley.”
Still, throughout the evening and to multiple audiences, Brown stressed his belief in the importance of the ag industry and the special environment of Eastern Idaho, as well as the special people who choose to live here.
“It’s a great home,” he said.
Area Agencies Support Child Abuse Prevention Month in
April
SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
This April, area agencies unite for National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, championing the theme: “Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention.”
At the heart of this campaign is a world where all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future. To achieve this vision, we must prioritize prevention—ensuring that families have the resources, support, and connections they need before challenges become crises.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and every family deserves the support to build a strong foundation,” said Tracy Reed, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Community Health Director. “Hope fuels resilience, and prevention provides the tools to create lasting change. This April, we celebrate the power of prevention and the communities that make it possible.”
In Caribou County, the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department is located at 55 E 1st St S in Soda Springs, next to the County Extension Office in the Annex building. During daytime hours, the department can be reached at 208-547-4375 with any questions about Child Abuse Prevention month or other issues. More information about events during the month of April in Caribou County will be printed when such information is available.
How to Get Involved in CAP Month
2025 #WearBlueDay – Show your support by wearing blue every Wednesday in the month of April and sharing photos using #WearBlueDay2025, #PoweredByHope, and #CAPMonth.
Family Fun Event, April 5, 2025, from 10 am-1pm at the Museum of Clean. 20+ organizations will be providing interactive activities for the kids, prizes, snacks, community resources and free entry into the Museum of Clean for the kids for the day.
Drive-thrus - The Idaho Children’s Trust Fund and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be distributing bags with activities for the kids and child abuse prevention community resources at local schools and at SIPH’s Oneida County Office during the first week of April.
Join us this April to celebrate hope, strengthen prevention, and help build a world where every child and family thrives. For more information, visit siphidaho.org or contact Tracy Reed at Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 208-239-5250.
Men’s Sweet 16 times and channels
Scott and Diane met with Farm Bureau journalist Sean Ellis during the induction event.
The Hall of Fame's first class was inducted in 1973, and has only inducted a handful of members a year ever since.
Legislative Update--
Rep. Josh Wheeler
As the legislative session continues, there is an energy that is moving us toward a winding down. We are seeing both progress and challenges in key areas that impact Idahoans. This week, significant debates took place, particularly around SB 1023, a bill that was intended to protect individual medical freedom but ultimately overreached by infringing on private business owners’ rights. I voted against it, as I believe we must strike a careful balance between individual freedoms and the ability of businesses to set policies for their own establishments.
It was also disappointing to see HB 78, which would have allowed for electronic driver’s licenses, turned down in a Senate committee. The option for digital identification would have been a welcome convenience for Idahoans, and I hope we can revisit this idea in the future. On a more positive note, budget discussions are progressing, including a critical budget that will provide ongoing funding for water infrastructure projects—an investment that will help secure Idaho’s long-term water needs.
This week was particularly rewarding as three of my bills advanced all the way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law:
• HB 242 – Ensuring continuing education credits for medical preceptors, which will help strengthen Idaho’s medical workforce.
• HB 311 – Improving accessibility for visual ASL interpreters, making vital services more accessible to the deaf community.
• HB 266 – Modernizing building inspection processes, which will streamline regulatory procedures and improve efficiency in the construction industry.
In addition to these successes, I was also pleased to see the bills modernizing our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system statewide officially signed into law this week. This is a significant step forward in ensuring that Idaho’s emergency responders— particularly those in rural communities—have the tools and support they need to provide life-saving care.
With each passing week, we continue working through a range of legislative priorities, balancing immediate needs with long-term solutions. I remain grateful for the opportunity to represent District 35 and for the engagement from so many of you back home. Your feedback and involvement remain invaluable as we navigate the remainder of this session.
Sincerely,
Josh Wheeler
Idaho State Representative, District 35
Senator Mark Harris
A regular meeting of the Grace City Council was held on February 19. This report is adapted from the minutes recorded by City Clerk Shelley Reeves.
Bills in the amount of $144,967.57 and payroll in the amount of $13,596.34 were reviewed and approved.
Mayor Barthlome turned the time to Reed Crandall with 3C Wireless. Mr. Crandall inquired about the tower and small building located by the water tanks. He would be interested in leasing the tower and the building located by the water tanks. He would be interested in leasing the tower and the building to put a dish on in order to be able to expand his internet company in the Grace area. Mayor Barthlome and Superintendent Crookston conducted some research and reported that as far as they could tell, the tower and the building seemed to be abandoned. Superintendent Crookston will discuss this with Attorney Doug Wood to see whether it would be permissible to set up a lease with Mr. Crandall.
Changes to the zoning map were
discussed. Mayor Barthlome asked the city council members to study the map and be ready to make any suggestions that they feel need to be changed before the next meeting.
Councilmember Lowe moved to approve the transfer of $136,000 from the sewer fund to fund money market account to the checking to pay for the grit removal system. Councilmember Tillotson seconded the motion, which was approved.
The Council read through Chapter 1 of Title 3 of the city code. There were no changes that needed to be made.
Superintendent Crookston reported that there were a few frozen meters over the last couple of weeks that the city got fixed. He reported that currently they were working on plowing the roads.
Mayor Barthlome thanked all the city employees for their hard work and keeping everything running smoothly.
Councilmember Lowe thanked the employees for cooking the meal for the Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting. She stated that they had done a good job.
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Landfill fees for RVs
discussed by county
During the last several meetings of the board of county commissioners, the issue of how to best assign landfill fees for RVs and mobile homes was raised. Caribou County's Assessor was on hand to answer any relevant questions. At the heart of the discussion was whether it made more sense to assign those fees to the owners of the land on which the mobile home or RV parks were located, or to the residences themselves.
In the case of mobile homes, the situation was noted as being fairly similar to apartment rental in the sense that the residences are not frequently moved, but are usually located on land leased from the park or court owner. A landfill fee, which was recently increased to $180, is assigned to the property owner, who then generally passes it on to the resident directly, though they can negotiate that as they see fit. The issue is that if the fees are assessed to the lots themselves—that is, potential residences that may not all be full—the owner is paying a fee for waste that does not exist. According to Assessor Cook, it would be possible to assign the fees to the individual residences, but that it would be a cumbersome process.
RVs, on the other hand, are more likely to be temporarily in their locations, and present a different set of concerns. The same problem with charging fees for unoccupied lots would exist, but it would be much more difficult and regulatory to create a per-RV fee into the assessment system, especially because the fees would likely need to be pro-rated.
Some further considerations regarding how the lots are determined and inventoried among the mobile home and RV parks were raised. Cedar Bay, for instance, has a leasing arrangement that may affect how any fees from the landfill could be assigned.
Commissioner Somsen noted that “We’ve approved a few RV parks and nothing’s happening with them. There are some places that have located more RVs than were originally put in for.”
Grace Mayor Barthlome asked what the owners need to do about the empty lots where there is no garbage being hauled out. “So they can come in and ask for the money back from the empty lots?” She asked, noting that the county would be charging people a fee for a service they aren’t using.
Treasurer Angie Mendenhall agreed, that “it’s like if you were charging a fee for an empty lot.” She explained that an inventory of the lots would have to be performed on a set basis and the fee re-adjusted to the property owner based on occupancy in order to avoid that.
Another solution would be to charge each lot as a parcel, which would create a logistical and workload problem.
Through the course of the discussion, it was ultimately determined to leave the situation as it is, where property owners would be assessed a fee regardless of lot occupancy, but could then come before the board to petition for the removal of fees on empty lots.
Aaron Cook stated that he would look into what he could find about the number of RV and mobile homes in the county, and what the fees have been historically. The exact number of parks and courts throughout the county was not immediately known.
The commissioners said that they would take the issue to the next Four County meeting and see what the policies were in other counties related to landfill fees for mobile homes and RVs.
Any changes to the ordinance regarding landfill fees would be subject to a required public hearing on the issue.
Fish and Game Corner
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Idaho Fish and Game warns motorists about elk on I-15 near Chubbuck
Motorists should be aware of a herd of elk occupying open fields north of Chubbuck and Pocatello near New Day Parkway. Some of these elk have been observed occasionally congregating at the fence on the east side of Interstate-15 and even on the on-ramp associated with the parkway. There have also been elk crossing the interstate to the west side.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game continues to monitor this herd which numbers between 150 and 200 animals at this time. In the interests of public and wildlife safety, motorists are asked to exercise caution and consider slowing down in this area, especially in the early morning hours and evening when visibility is reduced.
Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public to please refrain from using New Day Parkway or other side roads for the purpose of gaining access to these elk and to not approach the herd by foot. These actions can stress the animals and can cause them to move, possibly into oncoming traffic or into neighboring developments.
These elk have historically used the hills and winter ranges to the east and north of Chubbuck and Pocatello. In the fall of 2022, a wildfire impacted a portion of their winter range. This in combination with the severe winter that followed pushed the elk down lower and closer to Chubbuck and Pocatello. Since then, this new winter behavior pattern for this particular group of elk has persisted. As temperatures warm and snows begin to recede, these elk should begin retreating to higher elevations away from the interstate and populated areas.
Idaho Fish and Game relocates female moose and calf from commu-
nity in Bingham County
On the morning of March 19, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel responded to a report of three moose wandering in the community of Riverside, about 10 miles west of Blackfoot in Bingham County.
Two of the moose, a female and her calf, were tranquilized and relocated from a Riverside neighborhood to a more remote location in southeast Idaho, away from neighborhoods and roads. Idaho Fish and Game was not able to capture the third moose, a yearling, because it retreated from the area where tranquilizing wasn’t feasible.
Idaho Fish and Game has received several calls about moose wandering among houses, on roads, and near an elementary school in this part of Bingham County over the past few weeks.
Most of the time, Idaho Fish and Game chooses to leave moose to find their way back to suitable habitats away from people. However, considering this was a female and her calf persisting for several days in a residential area and because of concern for public and wildlife safety, the decision was made to relocate the animals.
Though moose look awkward and clumsy, they are strong, quick animals known to charge people and pets, especially when protecting young. If you encounter a moose on the trail or in your neighborhood, remember to give them plenty of space-- never approach moose, and keep your pets from doing the same.
Fish and Game wishes to thank the homeowners in this Riverside neighborhood for reporting these moose as well as for their patience and tolerance for these unique backyard visitors.
Teen Film Contest submissions open
The 21st Annual Idaho Teen Film Festival is taking online submissions for this year’s competition.
The festival is put on by the East Idaho Falls Rotary Club, and is for participants ages 13 to 19 across the state. The submission period is now open, and the deadline to enter is midnight on April 13. There is a $20 entry fee per film submitted.
Entry is limited to those films made and produced by Idaho teenagers, and will be judged by a panel of industry professionals. Over the years, the festival has drawn the interest and participation of hundreds of Idaho kids, and more than $50,000 has been awarded. Previous winners have gone on to work within the film and television industry both regionally and nationally.
There are seven categories in the competition, including action/drama, comedy, sports, short subject, commercial, documentary and music video.
The festival was designed to show local students that there is support for their efforts in the media landscape, and to provide a venue for expressing themselves in the visual art forms they are interested in pursuing. Filmmakers will have the opportunity to attend a workshop conducted by professionals within the field, and to have a “red carpet experience” the night of the cere -
monies on May 3.
The film festival will be held at Hillcrest High School in Idaho Falls. That morning at 10, there will be a workshop taught by professional filmmakers for the teenagers who entered the film festival. Prizes such as microphones and lights will be given away at the workshop.
There will be a red carpet event at 5:30 p.m., and a screening of the winning films will begin at 6:30 p.m. The films will be shown inside Hillcrest High School’s Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to attend the free showing.
“We really want to pack the auditorium at Hillcrest for these kids,” event organizer Alex Purcell said. “It’s cool for them to see their movies on the big movie screen, but it’s cooler when we got hundreds of people seeing their film on the big movie screen. It’s pretty impactful for these kids.”
Sponsorship opportunities for the film festival are available. Contact Purcell at hello@idahoteenfilmfestival.org for more information.
For more details on the film festival itself, including how to submit films, visit https://www.idahoteenfilmfestival.org/.
Best in Show prize is $1000, and each category Best in Show winner receives $300.
Commissioners and PZ discuss Area of Impact at Hearing
A Public Hearing about the adoption of Resolution 2025-02, regarding the Area of Impact, was held on Monday.
Although Planning and Zoning administrator Helen Barker had not received any input from the public on the ordinance to adopt the Area of Impact resolution, there were a number of members of the public at the hearing to make their concerns known.
Larue Workman raised concerns about issues related to the code detailing “home occupations” as well as general concern about being annexed into the city as a result of the Area of Impact boundaries.
Neighbor Kevin Corter runs a gravel pit nearby, and also expressed his concerns about the effect the Area of Impact might have on his ability to continue operations. His family has been in the business since the 1960s. “We aren’t planning to start a new one. We don’t think we should lose anything with access on this new one,” he said.
Barker spoke to the concerns that had been expressed by stating, “These new codes will have no bearing on existing gravel pits. The county doesn’t want to affect any existing structures or uses of the land. If you look in that code, any CU can be sought for an application even if it’s not listed. It will not affect any business that is in place. Any CUP goes with the land, even if it’s sold. I encourage you to come and speak with me, and I’m very open and want to work with people. I’m willing to work with members of the community. Your land and what you purchased it for is not going to change.”
Barker and Chairman Mark Mathews stated that the Area of Impact is a state requirement. The zone indicates where the city and county see likely future growth, and allows
them to coordinate growth in a way that avoids being haphazard.
“A lot of the stuff involved with the Area doesn’t affect a small county like ours,” Barker said.
Workman asked about how the shipping container mandate (from Soda Springs) will affect residents in the Area of Impact. Barker explained that “we don’t have one [a mandate], so it will no longer impact the area. We do not have any regulations about them.”
Chairman Mathews stated, “Everything that happens in the Area of Impact is still under the county’s purview as far as what happens there. The city gets to have input on what happens, but they don’t make any final decision.”
Barker further added that, with regard to Workman’s original concern, “The county’s definition of home-occupation is actually stricter, which is why we went with the city’s, to keep it less restrictive. But I’m happy to look at recommendations and input you might have. I’d love to have you come and express any concerns, and I’m happy to address those concerns before we adopt the res.”
Attorney Doug Wood added that “If a city’s code has applied in the Area of Impact before, it no longer does. Because there is no representation for voters, it doesn’t work that way anymore.”
Commissioner Bryce Somsen encouraged residents of the county to “Talk to your neighbors and make sure you’re on the same page.”
Chairman Mathews stated, “We are not trying to make things more restrictive. We’re trying to do the opposite.”
Passage of the resolution was tabled, so that Barker could further discuss some of the concerns expressed with members of the public before creating a final draft of the document.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER APRIL 2025
April 2025 Nutrition Article
April is NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH, so let’s get ready! We are beginning to enjoy warmer, sunnier weather in southeast Idaho, finally! Many of us are beginning to clean up our yards/ gardens, buying potting soil, or planting seedlings indoors. It’s important that we take a few steps in prep successful garden season:
• Prepare a list of produce that grows easily in our area
o Apples, Peaches, Raspberries, Blueberries, etc.
o Zucchini, Carrots, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Cabbage, et,
• Know when to plant your seeds or plants
o Generally, we see the last “frost” happening in our area around May. I encourage you to start your indoor seedlings NOW, and to transplant/plant outside right around Memorial Day
• Be aware that some produce are considered invasive and can easily spread. Be sure to keep them contained (In garden beds or pot planters)
o Tomatillo
o Garlic Mustard
Seasonal foods in April?
• Artichoke
• Limes
• Mangos
• Strawberries
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Ingredients
Zesty Lentil Soup
• 2 cups lentils, any color
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ½ cup tomato, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)
• 2 large teeth of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt ( more or less as desired)
Directions
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a light boil and add salt. Rinse lentils and add to boiling water. Set the timer to 30 minutes. While lentils are cooking, work on dicing all the produce listed. Once 20 minutes have passed, and there are 10 minutes left on the timer, add all the produce items to the pot. Once the timer goes off , turn off the soup and let it rest for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Optional toppings: cilantro, cracked black pepper, cheese, etc. Optional pairings: Quesadilla, tortilla chips, crackers, etc.
Caribou County Senior Citizens' Menu
Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee *Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!
April 2 - Tuna Salad Sandwich, Bean Salad, Cooks Choice Dessert
April 4 - Broccoli Beef w/Rice, Pears, Wheat Bread, Caramel Cake
April 9 - Hamburger Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes, California Veggies, Sourdough Bread, Peaches, Monster Cookie
April 11 - Navajo Taco, Mandarin Oranges, Mexican Wedding Cake
April 16 - BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Coleslaw, Oranges, Banana Bars
April 18 - Easter Dinner, Ham or Lamb, Church Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Apples, Rolls, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
April 23 - Biscuits and Gravy, Peas, Pineapple, Cookies
April 25 - Pork Chop w/ Stuffing, Green Salad, Applesauce, Oatmeal Bread, Lemon Bars
April 30 - Chicken Enchiladas, Green Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Green Rice, Chocolate Sheet Cake
EVENT CALENDARS LUNCH MENUS
SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY
March 27 - Thursday
Library Story Time (10 am)
IDAN-HA Movie Additional Recovery Program (7pm)
March 28 - Friday Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie –
March 29 - Saturday
IDAN-HA Movie –
March 30 - Sunday
Presbyterian Services
Caribou Bible Church Services
Catholic Mass (8:30am)
Open Arms Church Services LDS Services Hope Lutheran Church
March 31 - Monday Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
April 1 - Tuesday-
BB @ West Jefferson
April 2 - Wednesday Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie –City Council
April 3 - Thursday
Library Story Time (10am) Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm) Addition Recovery Program (7pm)
IDAN-HA Movie –Track @ Preston
GRACE
March 30 - Sunday
LDS Services
Caribou Bible Church (2 pm)
March 31 - Monday
Spring Break
HS Golf @ Snake River
April 1 - Tuesday
Spring Break
April 2 - Wednesday
City Council (6pm)
Spring Break HS Golf @ Pocatello
April 3 - Thursday
Library Story Time (10 am)
City Council (6 pm)
Spring Break Scratch for Schools
BANCROFT
March 30 - Sunday LDS Services
April 1 - Tuesday Board Meeting (6:30-8:30 pm)
April 2 - Wednesday School Board Meeting
April 3 - Thursday Track @ Murtaugh
NEWS OF RECORD
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF
Shawn Matthew Davis, Soda Springs, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 Ryan Arden Gremmert, Smithfield, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Valerio B Zacarias, NA, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
BIRTHDAYS
Sidney Thompson, March 6
Helen Christensen, March 8
Charlie Gentry, March 10
Terre Lakey, March 10
St. Patricks Day, March 17
Carol Steffensen, March 17
SueAnn Turner, March 21
Matt Swope, March 22
Ann Hamm, March 23
Wendy Lewis, March 23
Tanae Kole Crump, March 24
Gayle Powell, March 26
Robbie Lamarr, March 26
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Shawn Michael Novotny, Nampa, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
John Heling Shensampas, San Francisco, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50
Peggy Gould, March 28
Jerry Bush, March 29
Carolyn Hunsaker, March 30
Charles Fryar, March 30
Kacelyn Kole Crump, March 31
Dorothy Cox, March 31
If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com
SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk
Monday, March 31
Corn Dog, Chips
Tuesday, April 1
Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips
Wednesday, April 2
Chicken Pasta Bake
Thursday, April 3
Cheeseburger, Baked Beans
NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU
Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
Monday, March 31
Shepherd’s Pie w/ Bread Stick, Deli Bar, Baked Squash, Hot Cinnamon Apples
Tuesday, April 1
Chicken Philly Sub, Breakfast Sandwich, Deli Bar, Broccoli Apple Salad, Apricots
Wednesday, April 2
Hotdogs, Deli Bar, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Orange Slices
Thursday, April 3
Chicken Bowls, Deli Bar, Corn, Pears
GRACE LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Milk
NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK
ON THIS DAY
1794 The United States Government establishes a permanent navy and authorizes the building of six frigates
1836 First Mormon temple dedicated (Kirkland, Ohio)
1848 John Parker Paynard originates medicated adhesive plaster
1855 Canadian geologist Abraham Gesner patents Kerosene
1884 First long-distant telephone call, Boston-NY
1914 First successful non-direct blood transfusion is performed by Dr. Albert Justin in Brussels
1952 “Singin’ in the Rain”, musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC
1970 Ringo Starr releases his first solo album “Sentimental Journey”, a collection of pre-rock standards
1971 U.S. Supreme Court rules 8-1 that cops can’t randomly stop cars
1995 67th Academy Awards: “Forest Gump”, Jessica Lange & Tom Hanks win
2005 TV medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” created by Shonda Rhimes starring Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh debuts on ABC
2023 World’s oldest tartan confirmed as up to 500 years old, after testing on material found 40 years earlier in Glen Affric bog, by experts at National Museums Scotland
Sherrie Wise
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 It was announced by the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office that they would be offering a prescription dropoff program to members of the community who are 60 years old and older. This allows those members of the community to fill their prescriptions while limiting their exposure to high traffic areas in the community. The program will last as long as the Sheriff’s Office has the staffing to meet the requests and is subject to cancellation depending on call volume.
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Soda Springs Presbyterian Church has canceled its Sunday worship services, but is posting a weekly message on YouTube. The Red Hats Lady Society has been cancelled for the month of April. Watch for notification when they will resume.
The Caribou County Distinguished Young Women program has also been postponed due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The program will be rescheduled for a later date.
In response to current health concerns and the state emergency declaration, the city of Soda Springs officially declared an emergency. The city, which was following the same procedures as cities across the state, encouraged residents to pursue best practices including recommendations on washing hands and avoiding person to person contact. The council advised that the library was closed for congregation, but that patrons could call ahead to book appointments for the use of devices. City Hall will also be closed to public use during office hours, though the drive-up window and drop box will be open. City shut offs on utilities will be delayed indefinitely.
The future of a potential recreation center was discussed. Katy Bergholm gave an update on efforts for a recreation center in the long term. She said their group will be using the Caribou Development Foundation’s nonprofit status to solicit funds and grants, with a planning grant already filed for. Numerous issues will need to be addressed, such as ownership of any building constructed, location, ongoing funding, and numerous others as the process moves forward.
2015
The Grace American Legion Auxiliary has selected two delegates to attend Girls State in June at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa—Rylee Mansfield and Morgan Mathews. Both girls are juniors at Grace High Schools and they will spend one week at Girls State. Rylee Mansfield is the daughter of Shane and Daralyn Mansfield. She will be competing in the DYW in April. She held class officers her freshman and sophomore years. She is involved in school government, BPA, girls club, drama, cross country, track and field, social dance club, volleyball, and basketball. She has set a goal to earn a bachelors degree at ISU in Dental Hygiene. She is very interested in parliamentary procedure so she would like to run for an office at Girls State where she will be able to express her own opinions. Morgan is the daughter of Mark and Ann Mathews. She will be competing in DYW in April. She held class offices her freshman and junior years. She is the yearbook editor and president of her church youth group. She is involved in girls club, yearbook, dance, ballet, BPA, FFA, cheerleading, social dance club, hair and makeup for school plays. Morgan’s education goals are to attend a four-year college to get a double major in dance and social work. She looks forward to learning how our government runs and plans to make new friends and meet new people.
Former Marsh Valley High School student and Lava Heat Swim Team member Tasia Cook competed in the NJCAA National Championship meet in Buffalo, N.Y. in March. Cook competed in three individual events, placing 10th in the 400 IM (5:05:40), 9th in the 200 Backstroke (2:19:13), and 7th in the 200 butterfly (2:31.92). Cook said, “I was so excited to make it to the finals!” Cook graduated from Marsh
Valley in 2014 and is a Freshman at Iowa Lakes Junior College. The team placed third overall.
The Soda Springs Little Cards wrestling team was out and about for the majority of the evenings and Saturday morning last week. Going head-tohead with many of southeast Idaho’s young grapplers, the Little Cards first made a showing Wednesday in West Side. The kids came with a lot of heart and ready to hit the mats. Again, many wins and gold medals were taken home. The next night in Marsh Valley the young and determined athletes showed up and dominated the mats, making a great showing for Soda Springs. Friday, Malad welcomed the wrestlers and held a competitive tournament. With the Soda tournament the next day and another full week of tough wrestling, the Little Cards showed up in a smaller group. They fought hard and battled through their matches, making parents and coaches alike proud. Saturday, parents and volunteers were up early setting up for the annual Soda Springs Little Cards Tournament. With mats laid, tables set up and the concessions’ aroma filling the air, the scene was set for a morning of good old wrestling. The kids and families filled the gym with excitement. The Little Cards Tournament is held once a year and continues to be a non-profit organization-based wholly on volunteerism. The coaches of the team gladly donate the proceeds from the tournament to the junior and high school wrestling programs. The program has provided two new mats for the high school, a new scale, and shoes for those in need. They also help out the high school kids by sending them to wrestling camps and for those high school seniors who dedicate and help out with the Little Cards program receive $300 college scholarships.
The Lava Heat swim team hosted the “Lucky Duck” swim meet this past Saturday at the Lava Hot Springs Olympic Complex. The meet was well attended with 130 swimmers from six different teams from Pocatello, Elko, Idaho Galls, Lava Hot Springs. And Caldwell. Heat Aquatics had 49 swimmers at the meet. The top finalists were Destiny Dursteler in the 100 Free, Addison Ball, Hannah Clark, Lily Peden in the 100 Free, Sadie Worthington, Emma Ball, Madison Windley, Hannity Johnson, Jaisie Nelson, Jaydon Dursteler, Riley Bartlett, Brock Ball, Aaron Brown, Bryson Bartlett, Calvin Triplett, Dan Aagard, Kallie Stoddard, Austin Moody, Axel Nelson, Ivy Jean Yakovac, Zipaya Somsen, Lauren Liechty, Sydnee Christiansen, Olvia Byram, Brogan Torgesen, Aden Platts, Dannik McCarhty, Soleil Somsen, Allie Ferrin, Nate Adkins, Ellie Johnson, Ellie Shail, Sadie Shail, Aaron Brown, Brock Ball, Shanni Moody, Sadie Worthington, Madison Windley, Calvin Triplett, Bryson Bartlett.
2000
The Royal Neighbors Lodge met Thursday afternoon at the Enders for their 100th birthday anniversary party, a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Oracle Tiny Christensen presided for opening exercises and welcomed the large crowd of members and guests. Mellie Humprheys was in charge of the registration book. Dinner tables were decorated in a St. Patrick’s theme, with each getting a St. Patrick’s table favor. Louise Young and Diane Nelson were on the committee in charge of entertainment and prizes. Tina Ontzua called for bingo until each had received a prize. Brenda Nelson and Olive Kelly won drawings for gifts from head camp. Paula Burgin, Alice Tarbet, and Kathryn Peck will be hostesses for the April meeting.
The Grace Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll for the second trimester has been announced: Seniors—Andrea Anderson, Jennifer Andreason, Andrea Burton, Alyssa Christensen, Lena Connell, Leticia Cuevas, Jesse Elsmore, Cassandra Gibson, Vernon Hardy, Cresta Harwood, Jason Hedbon, Charles Hudson, Aubree Larson, Melissa Lloyd, Bobbi Mansfield, Tori Mansfield, Lisa McGregor, Deanna McLean, Jessica Mendenhall, Rita Miller, Casey Nelson, April Newbry, Natalie Rasmussen, Rachel Robbins, Kevin Smith, Jared Sorensen, Jason Stoddard, Brent Tibbetts, Matthew Toone, Schyler Walker. Juniors— Starla Cobia, Shannon Corbett, Ashley Findlay, Rachel Gibson, Lucinda
Gonzales, Jessica Hansen, Kyle Hardy, Amber Jorgensen, Jason Kimball, Ellen Mussler, Stacie Peteson, Megan Samson, Diane Toone, Rawlee Yamauchi. Sophomores—Ryan Christensen, Matthew Collins, Jennifer Connell, Sara Holt, Camilla Hansen, Todd Hubbard, Jodi Krebs, Katie Manhart, Tosha Mansfield, Krystal Reiser, Cherisse Smith, Tiffani Staley. Freshmen—Emily Anderson, Megan Aplanapl, Chelsie Bathrlome, David Benson, Krista Cook, Damon Coombs, Eli Hubbard, Meagan Johnson, Jalaine Kimball, Melanie Kimball, Rndy Lester, Tyler Lloyd, Neil Simons, Jordan Stoddard, Scott Thomas, Velvet Titcomb, Kira Yates.
1975
Dean Fowler, master cheesemaker at Cache Valley Dairy Association, was one of six Utah craftsmen honored Tuesday at a special Governor’s Appreciation Dinner. Fowler, whose specialty is Swiss Cheese, has been with Cache Valley Dairy Association since 1958. A Grace native, he was previously employed at Gem Valley Cheese Co. “Swiss is the most difficult to make of all types of cheese,” and the reason most plants do not attempt to make it. He started swiss cheese-making by chance during the depression years when asked to fill in for an employee who was going on vacation. After the return of the employee he was asked to stay and work. After ten years the chief cheese-maker left the company, and Fowler became the new chief. One of Fowler’s achievements was his invention of a new hoop for the more efficient making of the cheese, Curds of cheddar are normally places in a hoop and pressed into the familiar horn shape from the top. The hoops were clumsy and awkard. Mr. Fowler developed one more stable, and pressed the cheddar from the sides and two horns at the same time.
Caribou Motors today announced a special preview showing of the fantastic new Honda GL-1000. The GL1000, which is the largest and most powerful motorcycle ever developed by Honda, will be on display at Caribou Motors Sunday and Monday. The Honda GL-1000 is scheduled to be released for the public by April of the year. The New Honda incorporates many new and innovative ideas never before used on a motorcycle. For example, all other cycles use the area in fron of the rider for a gas tank but the GL-1000 uses it for a storage area as well as compartments for electrical and coolant components. The gas tank on the new GL-1000 is located under the Rider’s seat being the engine. The GL1000 is one of the quietest running motorcycles ever manufactured.
Friday, the Grace Devilettes presented a program to increase their funds for coming events—Fifth District All Star Game in Pocatello, Preston Variety Show, and the Intermountain Drill Team Competition at Idaho Falls. Craig Hall and Nathan Christensen was the emcees. A welcome was extended by Mrs. Julie Nelson, Devilette advisor. Guest performers, the PhiDels of Preston, presented their special Christmas March using flashlights and
large whit pompoms to highlight their red uniforms. The Speech and Drama Department presented several amusing skits. The Select Chorus of 13 girls sand “Cherish” and “Time is my Friend.” The Grace Junior High Tigerettes performed a precision number. The Varisty Cheerleaders performed to the music “Rock Around the Clock.” Diane Mathews, Devilette president, introduced the Devilettes, Janet Rasmussen, Kim Keller, Ranae Thompson, Cynthia Painter, Nancy Jewett, Kena Ann Benson, Gay Roberts, Linda Simonson, Brenda Nielsen, Pam Christensen, Diane Rigby, Cheryl Turner, Molly Ruud, Julie Coombs, Korine Bassett, Robyn Campbell, Tammy Mickelson, Sandra Hubbard and Wendy Christensen. In keeping with the program that he started two years ago, Mr. Verlin Poulsen and the people at the Cedar View Supper Club entertained the boys on the high school basketball team and the wrestlers Monday. Mr. Poulsen has been entertaining the football team and basketball team for the past three years. This year he has included all the basketball players and wrestlers in addition to all football players on the high school team and then the junior high school team. Coach Taylor presented awards to the outstanding basketball players. He thanked the boys and the Cedar View for the support and interest in the program. The wrestlers had received their awards at a previous dinner presented by their parents. Superintendent Williams gave some remarks also thanking the people at the Cedar View for the great support and interest. Irvin Christensen was picked as the outstanding basketball player by the team and Bill Goodenough was given the hustle award by the coaches. Each letterman received a certificate.
IDAN-HA THEATRE
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Snow White (PG)
A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen. A live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:35 p.m.
Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5)
Wednesday, April 2
6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. (All seats $5)
208-547-3282
COO Dillon Liechty with new CEO Kent Loosle at the Caribou Medical Center. Loosle was hired in November.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
On Friday, the 27th day of June, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. of said day at Alliance Title & Escrow, 71 E. 1st S. Soda Springs, in the County of Caribou, State of Idaho, Ryan M. Fawcett, as Successor 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, towit:
Lot 12, Finlayson Subdivision, Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho, according to the official plat thereof, as filed in the office of the County Recorder of Caribou County, Idaho, under recorder’s Instrument No. 85617.
The Successor Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the abovereferenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60113, Idaho Code, the Successor Trustee has been informed that the street address of 360 N. 7th E., Soda Springs, Idaho, is sometimes associated with said real property.
Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty 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 DON VERL ROSE and KAYLA ROSE, Husband and Wife, and DEBRA BROWNING, an Unmarried Woman, Grantor, to Ryan M. Fawcett, Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, recorded March 19, 2024, as Instrument No. 212596, Mortgage records of Caribou County, Idaho; and assigned to the IDAHO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on December 23, 2024, as Instrument No. 213939, Mortgage records of Caribou County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 451506 (4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.
Said sale is a public auction for which the bid price must be paid immediately upon close of bidding by certified funds in the form of cashier’s checks, certified checks, or valid money orders only. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason whatsoever, the successful bidder’s exclusive and sole remedy shall be the return of actual monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.
The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, monthly installment payments under the Deed of Trust Note dated March 15, 2024, in the amount of $2,269.87 each, for the months of July, 2024 through January, 2025, inclusive. All delinquent payments are now due, plus accumulated late charges, plus all escrow advances, plus any costs or expenses associated with this foreclosure. The accrued interest is at the rate of 7.00% per annum from June 1, 2024, and the Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $289,179.75, plus accrued interest at the rate of 7.00% per annum from June 1, 2024.
DATED This 26th day of February, 2025.
RYAN M. FAWCETT, a Member of the Idaho State Bar, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
#1080-03-13-20-27-04-0325-T4
Lane V. Erickson (ISB#: 5979)
RACINE OLSON PLLP
P. O. Box 1391
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391
Telephone: (208) 232-6101
Fax: (208) 232-6109
Email: lane@racineolson.com
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU
In the Matter of the Estate of:
JAMES CLEVE WEAVER, Deceased. Case No. CV15-25-0050
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LARRY QUINN WEAVER has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 4th day of March, 2025.
RACINE OLSON PLLP
By: /S/LANE V. ERICKSON
LANE V. ERICKSON
Attorney for Personal Representative P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391 lane@racineolson.com #1079-03-13-20-27-25-T3
Lane V. Erickson (ISB#: 5979)
RACINE OLSON PLLP
P. O. Box 1391
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391
Telephone: (208) 232-6101
Fax: (208) 232-6109
Email: lane@racineolson. com
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU
In the Matter of the Estate of:
DEBORAH K. ROGERS, Deceased.
Case No. CV15-25-0061
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that DAVID J. ROGERS has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 18th day of March, 2025.
RACINE OLSON PLLP
By: /S/LANE V. ERICKSON
LANE V. ERICKSON
Attorney for Personal Representative P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391
lane@racineolson.com
#1082-03-27-04-03-10-25-T3
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on the 8th day of April 2025 at 6:05 P.M., at City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, for the purpose to consider a proposed Zoning Amendment and Reclassification Application for one (1) land parcel for business purposes. The property involved in this request is as follows: Lot 11 in Block 2 in the City of Soda Springs, ID. Parcel Identification Number: 015008002011.
All persons present at the public hearings shall be allowed to be heard. Written comments or objections may be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Secretary at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276, or email chelseyd@sodaspringsid.com. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above hearing should contact Soda Springs City Hall at 208-547-2600 at least seven (7) days before the hearing. Dated this 17th day of March 2025.
Chelsey Davids, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1081-3-20-27-25-T2
Conversations with ranch kids
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Anyone that spends more than their fair share of time with kids will have a mine of hilarious conversations, funny one liners or just jaw dropping facts that kids their age just shouldn’t know.
My own family has their own quotable quotes that always seem to fit the moment. Even after decades and years of maturing, some of those favorite juvenile quips resurface with just as much amusement.
My younger brother will never live down the conversation that started with, “... well I was walking along...” I don’t even remember all of the details except that he was walking towards the pond, not that far from the shop where someone must have been doing some mechanicing. He must have been walking with either great deliberation or in great contemplation because as he was swinging his arms with a little extra umph,the tool he had in hand suddenly flew out and plopped right in the pond.
Sometimes those conversations aren’t so much funny as amazing. Amazing that a kid so young could know so much, maybe even more than a grown adult. All too often, I forget that our home chats about ranch work aren’t the usual discussions families have.
Most recently I was reminded of this by my son's third grade teacher who apparently was taken to school by my son who was astounded by all the things she didn’t know about ranching. That day he taught her all about the difference between the bulls and cows, the steers and the heifers, and he was very specific in his teaching. When I picked him up early from school that day, she couldn’t help but giggle as she recounted their conversation. She didn’t know if she should be
impressed with all he knew, ashamed with the little she knew, or worried about the details he had just taught his young classmates. Luckily for me, most of his class are ranch kids too, so I’m pretty confident they already knew most of those new vocab words.
I’ll admit that I have even had a conversation or two with my kids where they give me a bit of an education on ranch life. I’ve never been more proud and more annoyed than when my pre-k son would constantly correct me when I would call the tractor or implement by the wrong name. Even if I wasn’t completely wrong, if I didn’t use the exact right name he would make sure he explained the difference. I never called a backhoe a tractor again and never forgot to specify if it was an open-cab tractor or not.
Not long ago we had family visiting when our three year old said in an exasperated voice, “The pivot nozzles are plugged again!” At first they laughed at the little boy being overly dramatic about something they were sure he nothing about until they realized that he knew exactly what was happening. And then they were laughing in amazement that better than understanding the problem, he knew exactly what to do to fix it!
This same little boy, obsessed with pivots, would constantly critique our neighbor farmer and ranchers and their irrigating practices. For one reason or another, he felt that the pivot should be going in a different direction, should be on if it was off, or even moving too fast. And then he would always finish his assessment with, “Right, Dad?!”
Sometimes we actually invite those surprising conversations on ourselves. Our nine year old boy has a mind for remembering anything about cows. It has taken us a few years to actually,
really trust what he can remember, but now we know that if there is some long lost fact we need to recall about a random cow, he will know it. It's almost like a magic trick, I swear. Of course there are those conversations with ranch kids that you hope to avoid. You know the ones, usually about the birds and the bees, or at our house, the bulls and the cows. While I don’t actually shy away from the conversation, I just hope and pray that it stays appropriate for their age and that they never repeat it to their friends at school.
This conversation with my daughter actually took on a little twist and instead of the bulls and the cows, it was the studs and the mares. We were dropping off our mare to get bred when she got a front row seat in life’s animal reproduction class. As the stud mounted our horse she exclaimed, “What is he doing to her?!”
In the most general of terms, I explained that he was breeding her so that she could have a baby. She asked a few basic questions and then went silent. I could tell her mind was still mulling over things and waited for the next question. She couldn’t hold the question in any longer and slowly said, “Is that how people make babies too?!” “Yes, yes it is,” was all I could say as I tried to hold in my laugh because the disgusted face she was making. Ranch kids don’t have the corner on funny conversations and surprising one liners, but I do have to admit that I find these a little extra endearing and right up my ally. From the cute and innocent funnies to the far more mature facts that they need to know, these ranchy discussions will always keep you on your toes. I only wish I could remember more, but on second thought, maybe it's better that I don’t.
Dan Aro
February 15, 1959 ~ March 2, 2025
In the event of my death this should be known by all!
I have been lucky enough to have met and known some amazing people whom I will always cherish.
We were lucky enough to be blessed with an awesome son, who I dearly love!
Marian and I had 32 years of marriage, love, laughs and tears. I can’t thank her enough for the time we had together!
To all that remain, remember that life is a one way bus ride, we just don’t know when or where our stop is.
Remember to always follow the three “L”s of life. Live, Love, Laugh. All else is meaningless.
Dan Aro
Dan Aro
Janiece Hayes Hildreth
September 20, 1934 ~ March 19, 2025
Janiece Hayes Hildreth, 90 years of age, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Heritage Senior Living Center where she has resided the past year. She was the last of the grandchildren of Alma Hayes to move on. She was a resident of Soda Springs since 1952.
Janiece was born to Horace Alma Hayes and Mary Naomi Haddock on September 20, 1934, in Georgetown, Bear Lake, Idaho, at the family home up Stringtown Lane. She was welcomed by her siblings, Loran, Rex, Ramona, and her half siblings, Ann, Blanche, Roy, and Alice. A brother, Joseph, had passed prior to her birth. She attended schools in Georgetown and Montpelier, graduating as Co-Valedictorian from Montpelier High School in 1952. Janiece met her husband, Carroll John Hildreth, while working at the Idaho Café in Soda Springs during the summer of her senior year. Janiece and Carroll married on April 30, 1952, in Georgetown, Bear Lake, Idaho.
Carroll and Janiece were able to adopt their son, Jason Carroll Hildreth, soon after his birth on December 18, 1961, and passed away November 23, 1989. Carroll passed away June 28, 2010.
Janiece worked at various food service jobs until she was hired in 1954, by Ralph Marriott, sheriff, in the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office, retiring in 1986, after 32 years.
Over the years, Janiece has been a member of Caribou County Homemakers for over 55 years, Caribou Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or aka Pink Ladies, serving as president and secretary, Phase Ten Card Club for 35 years, Dancing Grannies, Pinochle Card Club.
Janiece as member of the L.D.S. Church served as a Primary teacher, Sunday School teacher, and visiting teacher over the years.
After retirement, Janiece enjoyed
working in her flowers in her yard, weaving and collecting baskets, shopping at thrift stores and garage sales, making rings and necklaces.
Janiece is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll, son Jason, daughterin-law, Wendy; her parents and siblings, Ann Barkdull, Blanche Smith, Joseph, Roy, Alice Hansen, Loren, Rex, and Ramona Weighall, She is survived by daughter-in-law, Susan Bingham; grandchildren, Tim (Mandy) Eagler, Tylor Waters, Trevor (Melyssa) Hildreth, Hailey (Josh) Mazza, and Emily Squires; great grandchildren, Deon Waters; Jameson and Bodie Mazza; and Taydon, Brynlee, Taylen, Brylie, Tayson, Bryton Eagler; and many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Bailey Creek LDS Chapel, 361 South 3rd East, Soda Springs, Idaho. A viewing was held from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the church on the same day as the funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity, or take someone you love out to dinner
Gary Neil Mumford
August 4, 1944 ~ March 18, 2025
Gary Neil Mumford was born to Glademere E. and Ruth Nelson Mumford on August 5, 1944, in Montpelier, Idaho. He was raised by and later adopted and sealed to his paternal grandparents Byron Edward and Nora Mumford, also of Montpelier. He attended public schools in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School in the class of 1962. He played basketball and football for Montpelier High School.
He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to Canada.
Growing up, he was privileged to work alongside his grandfather in the sheep business and was taught to grow food by Grandma and Grandpa. His lawn and garden in later years was testimony to their pride in their land. He was also privileged to have in his sights one Janet Larsen, who lived a few blocks away from him. They dated during high school and married on June 1, 1967, in the Logan, Utah temple.
Gary was drafted into the United States Army shortly after their marriage, and was in Fort Sam Houston, Texas when their first daughter, Kimberly was born. He was deployed to Vietnam and served from 1968-69 in Bien Hoa. He finished his military service at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, where their second daughter Stephanie was born.
He trained as a Dental Laboratory Technician at Ricks College and Portland Community College, and relocated his family to Soda Springs, Idaho to open a lab. When business became tight, he went to work for Monsanto and retired from that company in 2006. He continued to use his goldsmithing abilities to create jewelry for friends and family.
The couple added three more children to their family in their years in Soda Springs- Neil, Ryan and Lindsay.
He continued to play church basketball and city league softball and
basketball for several years. He passed on his love of sports to most of his children, as well as his many hunting skills.
His love of the outdoors propelled him into his participation in the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, where he served as president for a term.
He served as a High Councilor in the Soda Springs, Idaho Stake, and multiple other callings within the church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Larsen Mumford, his brother Michael D. Mumford, and his five children- Kimberly Mumford, Stephanie Whitted (Jeremy), Neil Mumford (Angie), Ryan Mumford (Megan) and Lindsay Young (Bart). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his sister Diana, his grandson Ian Gary Person, and his grandparents Byron and Nora.
Funeral Services will be held at the Hooper L.D.S. Church on Friday, March 28th at noon. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. before the service. Funeral arrangements are handled by Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs, Idaho.
Idaho health official nominated to federal Health and Human Services role in Trump administration
President Donald Trump nominated Idaho’s new top health official to a role in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS.
Alex Adams, who has been the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s director since June 2024, is tapped to serve as the HHS assistant secretary for family support.
The U.S. Senate, which confirms presidential nominations, received the president’s nomination of Adams on Monday. It isn’t immediately clear when his confirmation hearings are planned.
The Idaho governor’s office and Adams couldn’t be immediately reached for comment Tuesday.
Adams previously served for years as Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief, and also served as interim Idaho Public Charter School Commission director, executive director of the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and formerly worked in the pharmacy industry.
Soon after he took over the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Adams announced foster care as a top priority.
Adams holds a master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University, along with a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tole -
do in Ohio.
Adams directed the Idaho Board of Pharmacy starting in 2015, the Idaho Press reported. Adams previously served as vice president of pharmacy programs at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, a trade association in Arlington, Virginia, that represents over 40,000 pharmacies in the U.S, according to a news release last year from the governor’s office.
When then-Idaho governor-elect Little named Adams budget chief in 2018, Little said Adams oversaw a nearly 40% reduction in the Idaho Board of Pharmacy’s regulations that boosted jobs and expanded pharmacy services in underserved areas, the Associated Press reported.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is Idaho’s largest state government agency, with a more than $5 billion budget that is mostly federally funded.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare runs social programs like Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Women and Infant Children program. The health department also provides public health services, regulates long-term care facilities, runs the state’s mental health hospitals, provides child welfare and provides services for people with developmental disabilities.
Janiece Hayes Hildreth
Gary Neil Mumford
KYLE PFANNESTIEL, IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
Soda Springs City Council 3/19
Mayor Robinson was excused for a regular meeting of the Soda Springs City Council, in which the question of hiring practices based on location were seemingly resolved, a medical leave policy resolution was passed, and a number of other topics were addressed.
Maternity Leave
The city has been discussing the exact wording and nature of its family medical leave and maternity (parental leave) policy for several months.
Because federal FMLA provisions are required of municipalities, the policy reiterates what is required by federal law in terms of time off, paid time off, and position holding following the birth or adoption of a child for the parent(s) involved. Using the city’s existing insurance coverage, the city managed to craft a policy explanation that should provide the maximum flexibility and support to the city’s employees. Some use of PTO to transition to the coverage implementation will be necessary, but will ultimately result in the most extensive coverage possible under the existing insurance instruments.
The policy does not come out of the city’s pocket; it provides benefits by taking advantage of the insurances that the city already has, based on the discussion held before the passage of the resolution. Clerk Andrea Haderlie was credited with the idea.
The leave policy only applies to fulltime employees, and is an application of the short term disability coverage held by the city, which does cover maternity leave.
There are potentially some wrinkles left to be ironed out in the policy, the council acknowledged, but they opted to put it in place, and then evaluate any situations that come up and adjust the policy if needed. Resolution 2025-1 was approved.
Councilmember Rod Worthington thanked everyone for working on it. “Way to think outside the box,” added Councilmember Ryan Carpenter.
Fee Schedule—Install Water/sewer
Resolution 2025-3 was also passed. It concerns the hookup fees for water and sewer lines. The fees were discussed at the last city council meeting, and it was determined that they were out of step with the rates in place around the region. Dan Squires noted that the fees do not cover the city’s costs for performing the service by half. The current rate is $1250 per hookup, and the resolution raises the rate to be “more reflective of actual cost” at $2500 each, which represents basically a “breakeven” amount. Surrounding municipalities in Franklin, Bear Lake, and Bannock counties have significantly higher rates still. The resolution was passed.
Radius/Distance Policy
An issue that has been discussed a number of times over the past months came that much closer to being resolved, that being how far from the city of Soda a prospective employee can live to qualify for a position with the city.
There is no official policy on the city’s books that regulates the issue, which has caused some anxiety in the past. The unofficial and generally held understanding was that city employees needed to live within the school district boundaries to qualify for city employment. This has led to some inconsistency over the years to allow for exceptions to the unofficial rule, and many questions about whether such a sorting principle was really “fair.” The school district boundaries, for instance, run into some issues with residences in
Bailey Creek, Freedom, and other parts of the county. Grace, Bancroft, Georgetown are in other school districts but are also relatively nearby, and represent the homes of many prospective city employees throughout the area.
Council President Mitch Hart sent an email to the council members that consolidated input from the department heads, as well as other opinions. The email provided the basis for the council’s discussion on the topic.
The major discussion points were whether the city wanted to set a policy for hiring based on a distance from the city, or a time to reach the city. The obvious crux of the matter was the ability for employees in the city to be able to respond to emergency calls from their homes in a timely manner.
Councilmembers discussed the wisdom of attaching the policy to either a 30 minute or 30 mile radius guideline, while also potentially allowing Dan Squires and Justin Hansen (to cover the areas of wastewater, water supply, fire, snow removal, power outage, and other infrastructure emergencies) more latitude for setting their own individual department guidelines.
Hansen and Squires stated that they felt a uniform policy that was the same for every employee was important, and that their departments would be able to respond effectively with a 30 minute travel time as the basis of the policy.
“We need one for all. It gets too muddy if we try to do it by department. In staff meeting, we came up with 30 minutes,” Chief Dan Squires said.
Councilmember Gritton asked “Would 30 minutes work for your oncall people?”
“Yes,” Squires responded. “Justin and I agreed”
President Hart said, “If you guys are happy, I don’t think we need to wrestle any more.”
A draft policy will be at the next meeting if possible.
Zoning Reclassification r1-c1 451 E Hooper Ave
A Zoning change for the above address was discussed. This would allow for storage containers. It borders the Twisted Metal property and goes to HWY on the West side. It would unify and make in-line the properties in that area by zone.
Planning and Zoning recommended to approve the reclassification, and the council approved changing it from R1 to C1.
Hearing--Conditional Use Permit 2 40 foot shipping containers
No public comments were produced. There will be an engineered roof over the top of them. A structural engineer has designed it. PZ has looked at the plans and approved them. They recommended that the painted letters need to be taken off. It will be a storage unit.
The CUP was approved.
Councilmember Gritton asked whether the neighbors were spoken to, and was informed by Building Inspector Alan Skinner that the full procedure, including notice, had been followed.
Projects
EPA awarded money which SICOG is administrating. They are doing Phase 1 inspection of properties for Brownfield redevelopment projects. Mostly this is for asbestos abatement in older buildings. Hooper and Enders were thought to be good candidates for Phase 1 grant inspection.
Engineer Skinner wasn’t sure whether the floor drains were tied into the sump pumps that tie into the sewer.
Ledger Creek
There should be an agreement shortly regarding moving sand to begin making trails in the Ledger Creek area. The county RB will be involved with some of the hauling.
Soda Creek Irrigation
The city is working to determine whether boring under the tracks near the cemetery to install a pump for watering the grounds will be possible.
Enders Update
The council has talked to both contractors about the roof repair and extension for the Enders building that were approved at the last meeting. The repairs will extend the life of the building and keep it from experiencing environmental damage from water and other weathering. The process of exploring the state Parks and Recreation department adopting the Enders as a State Park is ongoing, and there will be another site visit soon. Regardless of the state’s ultimate decision, keeping the building in a salable state increases its value to whomever the next potential owner is and makes such a sale or transfer more likely.
The council wondered whether the contractors could “take a peak at Hooper school and see if it’s worth recovering the old bricks?”
Main Street Gem Grant
A Main Street Gem grant from the county has been factored into the cost to business owners for water and sewer line repair on Main Street as a component of the project from 2024. The city applied for the same grant, but wasn’t awarded it. The county grant was partially approved for $18K. The county donated the grant money to the city to help defray property owner costs for line connections. The County added another $12K to make $30K for offsetting connection fees.
With some adjustments to the original estimates and the application of $30K to the effort, the cost to most business owners (excluding those who had already replaced their lines beforehand) went from around $6K to around $3K.
The city will now reach out to property owners about whether they would like to pay a lump sum, or interest free financing for three years at about $65/mo.
A few construction issues on Main Street will be repaired when the weather allows, and the Pedestrian crossings will be up after the sealcoat is down. The relative advantages of sealcoating versus chip-sealing were discussed.
Fixed Asset Policy and Procedure
1987 is when the current policy regarding the city’s tracking and accounting for its fixed assets. It has not been updated or amended up to the standard that cities need now, including financial reporting, calculating depreciation, and useful life schedule.
It was noted that “it’s all over the place in our inventory” by President Hart. The policy will be on the agenda for next meeting.
Department Heads
Director Dan Squires
Wastewater Director Squires reported that they had been experiencing issues at the treatment plant with solid waste buildup. The north clarifier was found to have 9 feet of solid, when it should have 18 inches. According to Squires, the way the clarifier works is that the profiles move across the bottom on strips that are embedded in the concrete. “You cannot change anything without
taking everything apart. It’s basically a throwaway clarifier. The design is that you basically run it until you need to put another one in,” Squires said. Squires expressed his concerns about how the older device is not field repairable. “It’ll run 13, 14, 15 years and then it will go out,” he said. At present, the north side one is out, and the south side one might go out soon.
A quote for both sides plus spare parts was received for $90K for mechanisms and spares. Labor was predicted for 7 days at $5K/per—creating a total cost of around $150K for the whole project. The delivery of the equipment could split the cost between one year’s budget and the other.
Right now, Squires reported that “We are in compliance. I called DEQ and they said thanks for the heads up. They don’t seem concern. I warned them that our numbers are going down, though.” DEQ requires that water purity after processing clears certain thresholds.
President Hart noted “we are still at operating quality removal, which means that the system itself is good [other than the clarifiers].”
Squires agreed, but noted that “If the south side goes down, we’re out of compliance and there’s nothing I can do.”
Noting that there wasn’t really any choice, a motion to begin ordering the parts and conducting the replacement was approved.
“I’m pretty sure I can make this work in my current budget. I think we can do this,” Director Squires said.
Councilmember Ryan Carpenter stated, “You’ve got big equipment, you got big repair bills.”
Chief of Police Golightly Chief Golightly noted that ITD grants have been cut back due to uncertainty with the federal granting process. He stated that next month at the second meeting, the new K-9 officer should be sworn in.
Director Justin Hansen
Director Hansen asked whether the hiring policy only applied to new hires. City Attorney Tom Smith explained that the city had a lot of flexibility with the policy, and adding a “grandfather clause” to cover any existing employees would be straightforward.
Hansen also asked for clarification on remote work, though the question could not be fully addressed without Mayor Robinson who oversees city employees.
Hanson reported that two employees are in St Anthony for LHTAC to get their Road Scholar certification, and then they will get their RoadMaster certification by June 1.
Hansen reported on the No 5 hydroplant. During the power outage a few weeks ago, when the power came back on it was full of smoke. It sent a signal in the circuit breaker to have the charging motor run, and it burned up. The motor was destroyed and it will require a $1700K fix. Hansen is in the process of trying to figure out what is going on with it.
Citizen Input
Curtis Barnes
Barnes spoke about the residence policy, saying “In a perfect world, everyone who works in the city would live in the city. I realize that’s not how things work. But once you start branching out---I would encourage the dept heads if nothing else to keep in mind that living in the city limits should be encouraged. It also helps grow the city too.”
Caribou County Commission Meeting 3/24
The Caribou County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting on March 24, which included a public hearing on the Area of Impact, a discussion about landfill fees for RV parks, and a number of other issues.
Public Hearing—Area of Impact
A Public Hearing about the adoption of Resolution 2025-02, regarding the Area of Impact, was held on Monday. The issues that were discussed are covered in a separate article, but the resolution was tabled pending Administrator Barker’s discussions with several citizens.
Landfill Fees
A discussion about the assignment of fees for RVs and Mobile homes
was held. Ultimately, it was decided to leave the current policy of assigning those fees to the landowner alone for the present. A more complete rundown is in a separate article.
Road and Bridge--Kevin McLain
Culvert replacement in various areas of the county was discussed. 5 box culvert sections with “seconds” were quoted at a little over $26K to cover the areas needed. “The big cost is the 8-10 feet detachable wings” for the sides, McLain noted. “We can hope that we get enough compaction on the sides [without the wings].” The quote was $86k for 4 wings and 5 box culverts. The commission decided to go without wings, and stack lava rocks and compaction in place of them. A motion to
approve a quote for the just the culverts from Old Castle for $26K was passed. McLain reported that they have been having issues with two of the plows. One likely needs a new transmission, which will be the fourth. It had a new motor put in two years ago, but “it’s smoking pretty good.” The other one is a tall International they call Goliath. The lowest bid was from Peterbilt for just the chassis for $90k. A full quote was for $151K a plow for 4 wheel drive. McLain noted that $161K would be the price including tariffs, so they need to order in the next 60 days to avoid the additional cost. McLain stated that his budget has enough flexibility to account for it.
The two Peterbilts 548 chassis from the Idaho Falls Peterbilt for
$151,896 each for two snowplows were authorized.
The lower valley is opened up on roads, with 10 mile pass opening today. The department is trying to get as many opened up as possible. “We’ll start on Long Valley tomorrow or the next day,” McLain said.
McLain noted that snowplows had been approved in February, but they hadn’t proceeded at that time.
Sheriff Mabey
The Sheriff reported some issues with the generator. “The control panel inside and the digital readout are having trouble. A replacement is coming in,” he said. There is only 45 minutes on backup when the generator goes down
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so the problem needs to be fixed.
Sheriff Mabey reported that one dispatcher had put it a resignation, and that there were currently some staffing shortages. One deputy in detention was being transferred to patrol. Another individual might be brought in.
Longtime employee Tammy Davis is going to retire. The closing of the daycare in town has impacted her ability to work. She will be done 31 of March. The Drivers License Specialist position has been actively applied to, and will close when it is filled.
The county audit is in need of clarification from the Sheriff’s Office regarding the vehicle fleet before it can be figured into the county’s financial profile, and the audit finalized. Some confusion over the contract administration for vehicles within the county used by the department is being resolved between the Sheriff’s Office and the Board. The Sheriff indicated that a full inventory of the vehicles would be sent to the clerk’s office this week so that the audit can be finalized.
Caribou Soil Conservation District
Representatives of the Caribou Soil Conservation District provided an account of what’s been going on in the county.
The Caribou Stream Stabilization project in the Portneuf and Blackfoot drainage is ongoing, and helping 5 different landowners with beaver dams, diversions, fencing, etc. The grant money is $188K at the end of this period, with a total of 300K+.
“With the way the fed is going now, the future of grants is a little uncertain. We haven’t heard anything to the negative, so we’re hopeful about money coming in,” the spokesman said. “We’re mostly focused on water quantity and quality. Water is the lifeblood of Idaho, and so is Agriculture. Last year, the county supported the SWCD to $14K. The state will match it 2 to 1.”
Chairman Mathews stated, “I don’t see a reason why we wouldn’t continue to support you guys.”
Motion to support the Caribou SWCD for $15K from the PILT fund passed.
SPORTS
Jill Stoor
The May election will have an Soda Springs supplemental levy as the only item on the ballot.
Clerk Stoor officially asked the board to extend the audit date to end of April so that the sheriff can provide info to the county on the vehicle fleet.
The county received a letter on behalf of the Capital Defense Fund, which has been dissolved. Checks have been cut out to counties as a result. The amount that will be coming back is unclear, but will be in addition to the budget savings for this year as the budgeted amount will not be paid into the fund.
Alana Burns and Lara Lind spoke to Stoor earlier. If they get the grant they applied for, they want to put a vending machine in the park. The city has offered to build a power structure for it, but they would like to store it during the winter in the county building. The board felt that the library would be a better place for a number of reasons.
Dwight Lloyd
Grant money for Utah and Idaho has been funded for the year for weed abatement, at $30K, which is down a little bit. There was no money allocated for the eastern side through the highlands.
Lloyd raised the question of weed abatement in the subdivisions. He expressed discomfort at undertaking that process, and said “I would like to see somebody appointed to handle that in the subs and we will provide the chemicals. I don’t feel comfortable going into them. I haven’t killed anybody’s flowers yet, and I don’t intend to.”
An MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between Forest Service Highland Coop Weed Management Area including Bear Lake, Bonneville, and Rich county was signed.
Niter Property
Deanne Nelson spoke to the commissioners about property in Niter. In the 40s, there was a parcel deeded to Bannock county, which then became Caribou County. The area is a small gravel pit of about an acre and a half of county owned ground. Overflow water has been diverted to there. It’s a piece of ground on. Bench-Lago road.
“My whole life I thought we owned that land,” Nelson said. There are no water rights. No way to build on it. “It’s just kind of junk land anyway.”
Attorney Doug Wood asked, “Does it serve a public good?”
Chairman Mathews said, “We use it as a recharge site and to catch overflow. I don’t know if kids swim there anymore. If the county wanted to divest it, we would do it to the canal company, but we can just keep it and use it that way.”
Wood said, “If it serves the public interest, it can be left the way it is.”
Commissioner Somsen advised that it would be wise to mark the property as belonging to the county for liability purposes.
Wood added, “As far as being good neighbors, we should maintain it weed free.”
Rowdy Larkins
Larkins presented a list of change orders and a contract to the commissioners. One is to bring power into the building from RMP for $36,440, with reimbursement if someone adds into the line. This includes the power coming in and the transformer. Larkins recommended that 3 phase power is needed. Boring was determined to be the best option to bring it in.
Change order 10 will get the power to the bldg. CO 11 is an option to run it to 1st N to add an extra leg to pump power to other places. It could be trenched from the box to the road.
The RMP schedule and the transformer install are the most urgent, though Larkins will talk to them about the needs for the building.
Larkins had a brief discussion with RMP grant writer about possibly having RMP cover some of the incidental costs associated with the 3 phase power.
A motion to enter into contract with RMP for 3 phase power for 1kVa for $36,190, which Larkins believes includes the transformer was approved.
Change orders 10 and 11 were approved for $50,976 and $13,258.
The budget management for the Event Center was discussed.
3A All Conference Basketball selections
Spring sports may have taken over the headlines, but there is still some news to share about the Soda Springs basketball teams. As the season has concluded, the coaches across the 4th and 5th districts have selected the top athletes to make up the 4th/5th All Conference Teams. Included on the teams are a number of Cardinal athletes.
For the Girls, Gracie Moldenhauer and Abby Goodwin were named to the All-Conference first team.
Courtnee Gronning was named to the All-Conference second team.
Three Cardinal boys basketball players were selected for the 4th/5th All Conference Teams. Cooper Thompson was named to the first team, while Gavin Hansen was named to the second team and
Konner McWilliams and was given an honorable mention.
Congratulations to these Cardinal athletes and their coaches!
Girls Basketball 2025 4/5 All Conference Teams
MVP Player of the Year-
Izzy Haycock Malad
Defensive Player of the YearMikell Keetch Malad
1st Team All Conference
Brynnlee Jones (Malad)
Gracie Moldenhauer (Soda Springs)
Olivia Nelson (Malad)
Abby Goodwin (Soda Springs)
Miley Cundick (West Side)
2nd Team All Conference Marley Kendall (Aberdeen)
Audra Bunn (Wendell)
Kale Nieves (Wendell)
Reagan Ramsey (Declo)
Courtnee Gronning (Soda Springs)
Kiley Miller (Malad)
Honorable Mention
Teagan Wickel (Declo)
Tyree Sears (Wendell)
Alayna Wageman (Declo)
Bently Cundick (West Side)
Harley Nielson (West Side)
Kaylee Rios (Declo)
Jaclynn Olmos (Wendell)
Karlee Brown (Aberdeen)
Coach of the YearTrevor Jones Malad
Boys Basketball 2025 4/5 All Conference Teams
Player of the Year-
Jonathan Swainston (Wendell)
Cardinals Swing Into The Season
BY JODY REEVES
The Soda Springs baseball team kicked off their season last weekend by taking part in the Wood Bat Tournament in Challis. The Cardinals faced three teams during the two day stretch and ended up going two and two in the tournament.
The Cardinals got off to a slow but solid start in the tournament when they took on Idaho City. After one full inning neither team had scored a run leaving the scoreboard blank. It would stay slow in the second inning as well, however the Cardinals would manage to knock in a single run as they would take the lead going into the third. Finally in the third the bats would heat up and the Cardinals would get six more players across the plate to take a seven run lead. Soda Springs would keep things rolling in the fourth. Despite giving up one run the Cardinals would win their opening game by the score of eleven to one.
Next up for the Cardinals was the co-op home team of Challis/Mackay that go by the Rivercats. Soda Springs continued to hit well in the opening inning. A two run homer by Dilworth
helped the Cardinals earn a four to two advantage after one. In the second inning the momentum would shift to the Rivercats. The Rivercats would take the lead following a four run inning that saw the Cardinals go scoreless. In the third inning the Cardinals once again struggled to get anything going from their at bat while giving up a pair of runs. Soda was now in a four run deficit going into the fourth inning. In the fourth neither team earned a run and the Cardinals still trailed going into the final inning. Dilworth's big game would continue as he hit his second home run of the game and the Cardinals cut into the lead. With the bases loaded and two outs Soda Springs had an opportunity to tie or take the lead. Unfortunately the next hitter was thrown out and the very competitive game ended with the Cardinals losing by just one run. With day one behind them the Cardinals looked to get a good start on their first opponent of day two. That opponent was the Salmon Savages. Some great base running lead by Kyen Kirby helped the Cardinals to strike first on the scoreboard taking a four run lead in the top of the first. The Savages struck back in the bottom of the inning putting
Mark Stenberg—RMP/PacifiCorp
Mark Stenberg of PacifiCorp spoke to the commissioners about the issue of wake boats on Alexander Reservoir. “We just wanted to give you an update on things we’ve learned over the last year,” he began. The discussion had begun last summer on the topic of shoreline erosion, as well as issues related to boat wakes generated by different watercraft.
Stenberg had spoken to the Sheriff about the Safe Boating Act, which applies to “waters of the state”. Those are defined as “navigable waters at the time of statehood.” Because the reservoirs weren’t there or navigable at the time of statehood, the SBA doesn’t apply to Bear River Reservoirs. According to Stenberg’s, “Just like private irrigation, Alexander is a private reservoir for purposes of the SBA.” In the absence of the SBA, it falls on PacifiCorp to regulate the body of water.
Stenberg stated that “to be consistent with reservoirs in Idaho to prevent invasive species concerns, we are going to be re-signing our rules for the reservoirs. We will prohibit ballast-boats as of this year. This will be combatted under trespass laws, rather than SBA. Typically other states outside Idaho prohibit use 500 feet from shore.
Chairman Mathews asked, “Who polices it, so to speak?”
Stenberg replied that “That’s what we want to coordinate with the sheriff about.” It was largely agreed that “If the sheriff sees it happening and knows that it violates the trespass laws he can intervene.”
Commissioner McCullough noted that ballast boats were the primary issue on the waterway.
Many of the specifics of how Alexander Reservoir and other waterways might be regulated by PacifiCorp were raised, including various types of watercraft restrictions, mussel inspection, and the potential impact on the planned Oregon Trail Park.
Stenberg said, “You guys are asking good questions. We want to have the broadest group of people enjoy the resources and enjoy the land.”
up five runs of their own and taking the lead. From there things would not improve for the Cardinals. After failing to score in the top of the second Soda Springs struggled to get off of the field. Despite earning several full counts in the inning the Savages would add six more runs putting the Cardinals in a deep hole heading into the third. The third inning was a repeat of the second. Once again the Cardinals failed to score while the Savages added six more runs. This game would end early in the fourth with Soda Springs falling by thirteen runs.
After dropping two tough games the Cardinals were slated to face their day one opponents Idaho City. In the opening inning the Cardinals once again struggled to get off of the field as they watched Idaho City score six runs. Soda Springs would chip away at that lead a little in the bottom of the first but still ended the inning trailing by three. The second inning was a quick one with Idaho City only getting one batter on base and the Cardinals going three up three down. Soda Springs still trailed by three going into the third. The improving defense of the Cardinals made quick work of Idaho City in the top of
1st Team All Conference
Emmett Gibby (Declo)
Jordon Swainston (Wendell)
Cooper Thompson (Soda Springs)
Carter Robertson (Declo)
Ivan Campbell (West Side)
Crew Sage (West Side)
2nd Team All Conference
Jarett Borges (Wendell)
Jett Jasper (Wendell)
Gavin Rasmussen (Declo)
Gavin Hansen (Soda Springs)
Zach Richardson (Malad)
Honorable Mention
Carter Carey (Malad)
Mitchell Elliott (Aberdeen)
McKay Petersen (West Side)
Konner McWilliams (Soda Springs)
Joey Garrard (Declo)
Justin Toone (Malad)
the third. In their at bat Soda Springs was able to add a pair of runs and cut the lead to just one point heading into the fourth. In the top of the fourth the momentum seemed to temporarily shift to Idaho City who added a pair of runs of their own. As Soda Springs stepped to the plate to take their turn at hitting the Cardinal’s bats came alive. With several hits and great base running the Cardinals racked up eight runs in the inning and walked away with the win. The Cardinals will look to improve their record in a busy week this week. Soda Springs faced Firth on Tuesday in a double header and now will travel to Bear Lake Thursday before jumping over to Wendell on Saturday.
Off And Running With Track And Field
BY JODY REEVES
Despite some lingering snow flurries the spring sports season is underway. Last week all three of our local schools took part in their first track meets of the season. With its wide range of events track and field is one of my favorite sports to cover. The sport offers so many different opportunities for kids to participate. No matter their skill level or athletic ability there is literally something for everyone. It's great to see the youth get outside and active after a long Idaho winter. There were several impressive performances in the opening week of track and field by our local athletes. We break it all down below.
Grace The Grizzlies started the season with a bang. Grace traveled to Preston for their first meet where they faced opposition from several larger schools. Both the boys and girls teams from Grace return lots of talent from last year's teams while adding some new faces. Some of those new faces include three members from the Coleman family that moved to Grace just prior to the start of the school year. All three Colemans ran cross country for the Grizzlies where senior Cally Coleman won the first ever individual cross country state title for Grace. Cally had an immediate impact on the Grizzly track team when she received the baton in second place for the girls 4X400 relay race. Cally proceeded to pass and pull away from the previous leader handing the lady Grizzlies the victory. The Colemans are not the only new faces for the Grizzlies. An impressive crop of new freshmen also had some great performances. The freshmen were led by Carter Mecham who ran the fastest 400 meter time of any Grizzly on the day. Not to be outdone, several veteran members of the team had impressive performances as well. Jonah Wilkerson grabbed first place in the 300 hurdles and Bella Eddins took the top spot in the triple jump. Braden Kimball led the way for the sprinters placing fourth while running a sub twelve second 100 meters. In the states newest event the javelin Jack Eddins and Giulia Succetti set school records with each placing in the top three. The boys relay teams also stood out winning the 4X100 and placing second in both the 4X200 and 4X400. Several other Grizzlies earned pr’s as Grace got off to a great start for the season.
Soda Springs
The Cardinals also started their season off in Preston. Due to the timing of Spring Break for the Cardinals they were a little short handed in terms of numbers at this meet. Those that did make the trip earned some valuable time on a bare track, something they haven't been able to see at home yet this season. The Cardinals boys team was largely represented by freshmen taking part in their first high school meet. The lone stand out veteran on the boys team was Cole Garbett. Cole picked up where he left off last season in the
shot put and discus. Cole placed first in both events earning a new pr in the discus. Like the boys the girls were mostly represented by underclassmen. Several freshmen and sophomores competed, giving them a good starting point for the season. Rebekah Evans and India Galloway represented the experienced runners for the Cardinals. Both girls are off to great starts with India earning the highest placing of fourth place in the 3200 meters. The Cardinals will look to improve their numbers and marks this week as they move forward in their season.
North Gem
The Cowboys started their season at Malad last Thursday. The Cowboys return a lot of experience on both their boys and girls teams. Alex Curtis kept busy on the track for the Cowboy men setting pr’s in both the 100 and 1600 meter races as well as the long jump. Rusty Hatch played the part of the all around athlete as he ran in the sprints, threw the shot, and earned a mark in the long jump. Haydn Frandsen and Hyrum Barnes led the way for the Cowboy throwers with Barnes coming in fourth place at the meet in the discus. For the girls team there was great representation in the sprints with seven different girls participating. Sadie Daniels and Gracie Christensen led the Lady Cowboys in those races. The Lady Cowboys also had two relay teams. One in the 4X100 and one in the sprint medley. Finally the girls had five long jumpers with veteran Indyana Hatch earning the highest mark for any North Gem girl. The Cowboys will next participate in the Jennifer Crystal Invitational at Murtaugh next week.
Grace Boys Results
100M: (4)Braden Kimball 11.76, (7) Carson Welch 12.01, (13)Trevor Mathews 12.23, (22)Landon Moss 12.52, (23)Bryant Jensen 12.56, (24) Carter Mecham 12.57, (27)Gavin Draper 12.61, (28)Bryant Moss
12.65, (29)Kade Kimball 12.68, (46) Ty Stoddard 13.40
200M: (25)Ty Stoddard 27.27
400M: (3)Carter Mecham 55.57, (5) Adrian Mejia 56.26
800M: (9)Adrian Mejia 2:16.06, (19) Cutler Andersen 2:42.12
1600M: (15)Colt Coleman 5:22.67
3200M: (7)Colt Coleman 11:31.99
110M Hurdles: (2)Landon Moss 17.42
300M Hurdles: (1) Jonah Wilkerson 42.98
4X100: (1) Trevor Mathews, Braden Kimball, Bryant Jensen, Carson Welch 45.76
4X200: (2)Kade Kimball, Carson Welch, Landon Moss, Braden Kimball 1:36.35
4X400: (2)Jonah Wilkerson, Landon Moss, Gavin Draper, Bryant Jensen 3:52.03, (7)Cutler Andersen, Ty Stoddard, Kade Kimball, Carter Mecham 4:14.31
Shot Put: (2) Trevor Mathews 42’5, (9) Carson Reeves 35’3.5, (14)Jonah Wilkerson 33’2, (17)Case Williams 32’8.5, (18)Carson Welch 32’2
Discus: (4)Carson Reeves 112’3, (12) Case Williams 102’0
Javelin: (3)Jack Eddins 112’9, (4) Braden Kimball 111’9, (8)Trevor
Grace's
Mathews 98’2, (15)Gavin Draper 85’6, (16)Bryant Jensen 83’0, (18)Ty Stoddard 79’2, (25) Case Williams 45’5
High Jump: (8)Jack Eddins 5’2
Pole Vault: (5)Jack Eddins 9’0
Long Jump: (12) 17’4.75
Grace Girls Results
100M:(19)Jeanaelie Shaffer 14.95, (25)Alayna Smith 15.15, (26)Bailey Stoddard 15.19, (43)Giulia Succetti 16.11
200M:(24)Alayna Smith 31.92
400M: (2)Brooklyn Porter 1:05.19
800M: (2)Cally Coleman 2:36.59, (4) Brooklyn Porter 2:40.57, (9)Tessica Jorgensen 2:52.73, (12)Bailey Stoddard 3:02.75
1600M: (2)Cally Coleman 5:49.27, (5) Lily Coleman 6:14.96, (6)Lilly Gilbert 6:15.71, (12)Breanna Heer 7:10.19
3200M: (2)Lilly Gilbert 13:16.94, (3)Lily Coleman 13:29.43, (7)Breana Heer 15:14.54
100M Hurdles: (2)Bella Eddins 17.95
4X200: (6)Giulia Succetti, Kallie Stoddard, Bailey Stoddard, Bella Eddins 2:01.80
4X400: (1)Jeanaelie Shaffer, Kallie Stoddard, Brooklyn Porter, Cally Coleman 4:37.30, (5)Bailey Stoddard, Tessica Jorgensen, Lilly Gilbert, Lily Coleman 5:01.92
Shot Put: (12)Vesica Eiman 23’3.5
Discus: (17)Vesica Eiman 44’3
Javelin: (2)Giulia Succetti 67’1, (5) Kallie Stoddard 64’11, (12)Vesica Eiman 50’7, (13)Skyla Cloud 45’8, (15)Alayna Smith 43’11
High Jump: (6)Kallie Stoddard 4’6, (8) Skyla Cloud 4’4
Pole Vault: (3) Skyla Cloud 6’6
Long Jump: (7)Jeanaelie Shaffer 13’3, (24)Giulia Succetti 11’2.25
Triple Jump: (1)Bella Eddins 31’0
Soda Springs Boys Results
100M:(42)Dawson McAlister 13.23, (49)Nolan Lott 13.48
200M: (17)Dawson McAlister 26.52, (40)Nolan Lott 29.23
400M: (8)Jaxson Horsley 1:00.07, (21) Carson Cook 1:07.45
800M: (14)Jaxson Horsley 2:32.25
Shot Put: (1)Cole Garbett 43’6.5, (16) Carson Cook 32’11
Discus: (1)Cole Garbett 148’6, (20) Carson Cook 79’10
Javelin: (11)Carson Cook 90’9
Long Jump: (25)Dawson McAlister 15’6.5, (26)Nolan Lott 15’3
Triple Jump: (4)Jaxson Horsley 34’5.25
Soda Springs Girls Results
100M: (22)Miriam Evans 14.99, (31) Emerey Lakey 15.31, (47)Alexa Dory 16.44
200M: (18)Rebekah Evans 30.40, (23) Miriam Evans 31.82, (38) Alexa Dory 35.52
800M: (11)Rebekah Evans 2:58.70
1600M: (7)India Galloway 6:19.78
3200M: (4)India Galloway 13:40.49
Long Jump: (14)Emerey Lakey 12’2
Triple Jump: (8)Emerey Lakey 27’0
North Gem Boys Results
100M: (38)Alex Curtis 12.96, (48) Rusty Hatch 13.31, (61)Landon Hayes 14.27, (68)Hyrum Barnes 14.83
200M: (26)Rusty Hatch 27.44, (32) Alex Curtis 27.84, (42)Landon Hayes 29.09
1600M: (23)Alex Curtis 6:23.62
Shot Put: (6)Haydn Frandsen 34’9, (9)Rusten Hatch 32’10, (13)Hyrum Barnes 32’6, (35)Landon Hayes 24’9, (51)Jaxyn Welker 17’3 Discus: (4)Hyrum Barnes 103’8, (14) Haydn Frandsen 83’5
Javelin: (8)Haydn Frandsen 91’9
Long Jump: (17) Alex Curtis 15’0, (19) Rusten Hatch 14’4.5, (30)Landon Hayes 12’5, (34)Jaxyn Welker 10’6.5
North Gem Girls Results
100M: (23)Sadie Daniels 14.97, (25) Indyana Hatch 15.07 (29)Gracie Christensen 15.34, (38)Bailey Perkins 15.8, (49)Myken Rindlisbaker 17.18, (51)Mariah O’Brien 17.53, (56)Shirley Christensen 19.48
200M: (24)Gracie Christensen 32.57, (25)Sadie Daniels 32.72, (33)Bailey Perkins 34.44
400M: (16) Ciara O’Brien 1:25.56 4x100: (7)Sadie Daniels, Myken Rindlisbaker, Gracie Christensen, Indyana Hatch 1:01.05
SMR 800 (5)Sadie Daniels, Myken Rindlisbaker, Gracie Christensen, Indyana Hatch 2:21.14
Long Jump: (15) Indyana Hatch 12’3.5, (19)Bailey Perkins 10’11.5 (23)Ciara O’Brien 10’3.5, (25)Mariah O’Brien 9’11.5, (29) Shirley Christensen 6’4.5
Kallie Stoddard takes the baton from Jeanaelie Shaffer in the girls 4X400 meter race.
Soda Springs sophmore Emerey Lakey takes flight in the long jump competition for the Cardinals.
Grace senior Bryant Jensen anchors the boys 4X400 relay. The Grizzly men had several great finishes with their relay teams.
Soda Springs Dawson McAlister put up the best 200 meter time of any Cardinals in the meet.