Being a police officer comes with a lot of unexpected duties, though most of them are less fun than being an ambassador around the school for “Chocolate Thursday,” which is how School Resource Officer Phelps spent his morning last Thursday.
“Mister Worthington does Chocolate Thursday every week to let the staff know that he appreciates them, and he wasn’t able to be here so I filled in,” Phelps explains, handing the bowl to second grade teacher Cheryl Harris. Phelps worked patrol for several years before taking on the role of SRO, which he’s going into his third year of. He explains that the difference between the kind of work he did as a patrol officer and his current job is that now he gets a better look at those he works with are doing over time. “I have a more dedicated job here, where I can see the outcomes of things and work on cases as they progress. On patrol, we just take care of situations right then, but don’t usually see them as they make their way through the courts.”
Asked whether there were issues from the school that made their way through the courts, Phelps said “ultimately, that’s not our goal. Some things do, of course, because that’s just how they play out, but we try to do a diversion prior to getting to that point. That gives us an opportunity to get a change with the student’s behavior.
While the magistrate court has a diversion program, the Soda Springs Police have their own, which can be applied to situations arising from Soda schools. “We like to give as much extra help and guidance to the kids as we can before we go that far,” he says.
“I set it up to be a mentor-type thing where I watch their grades and their progress. There’s some community service involved. It’s individualized and flexible to meet the needs of the specific child.”
“It’s a lot of long days, but once it’s implemented it sort of runs itself. Right now, there are three kids within the SRO diversion program, which is an overall decrease in the number of kids who have needed that sort of intervention,” Phelps says.
He is the first fulltime SRO in the
recent history of the city. Part time officers have been used within the schools in the past, but hours, funding, benefits, and other issues made that logistically difficult. The current program shares its costs between the city and the school district, both of which have claimed to see it as a benefit. National statistics bear out the idea that the presence of an approachable police officer within the school system results in a decrease in behavior issues within school, and a generally lower crime rate in the area the school is located. In other words, it’s possible to see the program as a means of cost-saving through prevention.
“The kids are awesome. They know my names and they’re familiar with me. It’s great to see them out in public and have them recognize me because our whole goal here is to build relationships, and that’s what we’re doing.”
Phelps is also a trained EMT, which is a skillset he suggests all officers should have. “Especially here,” he adds. “Kids get hurt. I’ve had broken arms, seizures, all kinds of medical issues.”
Phelps divides his time between the D150 schools. “It’s pretty equal between all three schools, but it’s unpredictable,” he says. “Sometimes one school needs more attention than, say, the elementary school depending on what’s going on. But a perfect day would look like giving schools all the support that they each need throughout the day.”
Another thing shared by the schools are “Go Buckets.”
“Go Buckets are part of a program called ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. Part of that is having tools and supplies so that when we need to evacuate or are locked down for longer, the schools have something they can rely on,” Phelps explains. Each classroom has one of these buckets, which include tourniquets for bleeding control, toilet paper, garbage bags, para cord, window breakers, lights, glow lights, emergency blankets, class rosters, and other items. The bucket can be used as a toilet in case of emergency, and a privacy screen can be easily made from
Alexander Reservoir
the items inside.
In addition to active shooter lockdowns, the buckets are designed to be used for weather events that keep students in place, and offsite locations during evacuations.
Every third classroom has a trauma bag filled with bulk medical supplies to be used in case of incidents that require early medical interventions. Things such as collapsable litters for transport, chest seals, and other first response
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der of the reservoir to the east, power boating is still permitted, but the creation of enhanced wakes is prohibited. In the eastern portion of the reservoir, the utility will be collecting additional information about watercraft use and bank erosion to inform future decisions. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to discuss typical requirements used in other reservoirs and lakes that support wake enhancement activities, such as distance from the shoreline and water depth. If you plan to attend the meeting, Rocky Mountain Power advises you to “please wear sturdy shoes as time will be allotted to walk the shoreline and look at areas of erosion.” While the meeting was announced for the shoreline at the boat launch, weather or public interest may make the location less feasible, in which case the Enterprise will update readers on any changes. There has already been a great deal of public interest in the announcement, and based on communication from the public to the paper, it is likely that there are many who have strong opinions on this subject mov-
emergency items are inside. The bags were purchased through a grant from the Idaho Health Department Coalition by the school. The goal is to have them spread throughout the school for easy access. All three schools in the Soda District have the buckets and bags distributed throughout their buildings. As Phelps leaves the office and heads down the hallway, he is greeted by every kid he sees along the way. It’s a school, so that’s a lot of kids.
ing forward. RMP additionally noted, “We will continue to monitor the shoreline in the new no-wake-zone to see if the vegetation can recover and stabilize the banks,” Stenberg said. “Our hydroelectric project license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission includes requirements to manage the production of electric power, protect the environment and provide public recreational opportunities. And we must at times balance these competing responsibilities.”
The Soda Hydroelectric Project was completed in 1925 by a predecessor company of Rocky Mountain Power. The concrete gravity dam is 103 feet high and 433 feet long. The powerhouse is a three-story structure housing two turbine generator units with a combined capability of 14 megawatts. The dam impounds Alexander Reservoir, which has a surface area of approximately 1,100 acres, with a storage capability of 16,300 acre-feet of water.
As both water and recreation rights are central to the lives of many of Caribou County’s residents, this issue is likely to pick up momentum as it moves forward.
The facilities that are in place now are in need of upgrade or replacement.
Caribou County officials met with JUB engineering to discuss plans for a campground/RV park at the reservoir.
Officer Phelps took on "Chocolate Thursday" duties, handing out snacks to the faculty and staff.
Officer Trevyn Phelps has been the SRO with the district since the position was created.
One of the emergency supply bags located throughout SD 150 Schools.
Volunteer Appreciation at the Senior Center
Caribou County Senior Center Director ShaLayne Bartschi is quick to note that “Without our volunteers there is no way we could possibly run this place!” It was Volunteer Appreciation on Friday at the Senior Center, and many of those volunteers were in and out of the building, mingling with the diners and keeping things running.
Most of the volunteers, as with the employees of the Center, tend to prefer a low profile and are not seeking a big spotlight for their activities. Those activities, however, are the very things that make the Senior Center such a vital institution in the Caribou County Community.
While it could be said that everyone involved with the Center is technically a volunteer—since there is no way everything they do ends up being accounted for in a paycheck— the official volunteers for the center are as follows:
Delivery drivers include Ruth and Sheldon Mayne, and Shannon Gentry, with Bob Hovanski driving the donation trailer, and Gus and Lorraine Greene acting as fill-in drivers. Betty Gentry, Janeye Perron, Craig Boswell, Ann Hamm, Nancy Hydzik, and Vicki Daly all volunteer sorting donated items for sale in the thrift store section of the Senior Center. Elaine Swope volunteers as a dining room cleanup worker, and Chance Hawker volunteers for whatever is needed.
These volunteers were the ones being officially recognized and cele-
brated by the Center, and rightly so.
As Bartschi said, “it takes a lot of people to do this.” The Senior Center is, for many, the community center at the heart of their week. In addition to dance classes, card games, and nutritious and delicious food, the Center provides a supply of friendly consistency for the many who need it.
Sometimes, changes in routines as a result of the death of a partner, health challenges, moving, or other life events can negatively affect all of us. Those changes can be especially difficult on seniors who have become accustomed to established routines.
The Senior Center, because it offers a series of services and programs that are well-regulated and predictable, can certainly serve as an anchor in a turbulent time.
It also gives families a destination to take their relatives while visiting that they can be guaranteed will be safe, comfortable, and most likely full of friends. On almost any Wednesday or Friday, anyone stopping in for lunch at the Senior Center would see a full dining room where both seniors themselves, as well as their younger family members, joined together to spend time and enjoy some wellcooked food.
Beyond the offerings on site, the Center also provides take-out meals for those in the program, or for purchase. Hundreds of meals are generally prepared, and while many of them vanish into the lunch hour, the remainders are frozen for sale later.
The kitchen itself is a marvel of ef-
ficiency and organization, and managed by an amazing staff. In order for the center to operate like it does, volunteers are absolutely necessary to keep the moving parts moving, and the parts that shouldn’t move right where they need to be. Meals on wheels, and home meal delivery in general, is one of the most reliable and important services offered by the Senior Center, and it is powered by volunteer miles. The Center delivers meals all over the county to those who have signed up for the service, and that means (depending on the specific roster of din-
ers) anywhere from the Thatcher area to the eastern border of the county at times. Bancroft, Grace, Grays Lake, Bailey Creek, in addition to Soda itself, and many other locations are serviced by drivers who find the time and dedicate their energy to doing so. It’s not just seniors in the Caribou County area who are lucky to have such great volunteers in place—a community that looks after its residents, and pitches in to make sure everyone has a place to eat and a friendly face to talk to is a strong community for everyone!
There is a lot that happens in front of the scenes for meals and services...
Volunteers are essential for keeping all the parts of the Senior Center working well.
...and even more that happens behind the scenes, thanks to the efforts of an amazing staff and the volunteers that support them.
Betty Gentry is one of the volunteers who keeps the thrift store operating.
Ruth and Sheldon Mayne
Mental Health Awareness Rally
On Saturday, May 3 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tigert Middle School (250 E 3rd Street South in Soda) will host an information and resource event for veterans, first responders, and the general public. The event is being put together by VFW Post 9141, and will involve organizations from across the state, who will be in attendance to offer support, advice, and information about issues that affect veterans, first responders, and their families.
Caribou Medical Center, US Bank, American Legion, Courageous Survival, The Fairy Godmother, and many more will be on hand to provide information about financial issues, mental health issues, and other important topics.
Parents, Spouses, Kids, and Friends are invited, alongside veterans and first responders!
For more information or to become part of the event, contact Jacob Hirsbrunner at 214-650-8892.
Art Show underway at 3C
Last Friday was the official kickoff for the local artists show at the 3C Grill in downtown Grace. The art of a number of familiar names will be on display over the next couple of months for patrons to enjoy, and some other events are planned in conjunction.
Artist Nona McCurdy, for instance, is offering a special prom “Paint-Your-Date” class to be hosted by 3C Grill on May 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Registration closes May 1. Please call McCurdy with questions at (208) 604-5592.
Alongside McCurdy, Amy Butikofer, Keller Crane, Joan Memmott, Andy Berg, Marie Crane, Janel Williams, Dustin Kirby, Nancy Mabey, Bonnie McLusky, are among the artists whose work will continue to be on display through May.
3C Grill held an art show for Andy Berg’s students several months ago, and has been a great supporter of the arts in the county.
Stop by to grab something great to eat, and while you’re at it, enjoy some fantastic local art!
Library Summer Reading enrollment season is here…soon
Summer Reading registration begins next week for the Soda Springs library, and runs through the end of May. The easiest way to do so is to physically sign up at the library, as there are materials that need to be checked out. The kick-off event to the Summer Reading program will be on May 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the library. The event will be a story walk through the park. Summer Reading proper begins in June. There will be programs every Tuesday or Wednesday beginning at 10:30 a.m. for about an hour. The programs are the same on each day. June 3 and 4 will be “The Magic of Art”; June 10 and 11 will be “All the World is a Stage”; June 17 and 18 will be “Art is Musical”; June 24 and 25 will be the Grand Finale, with a water slide, prizes, and more.
The Grace Summer Reading program sign up will begin on May 19th. As with Soda, the easiest way to sign up is at the library itself. The kickoff event will be held on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. (younger kids) and 1:00 p.m. (older kids). The event will be held at the Legion Hall building in anticipation of possible rain!
BPA going to Nationals
Members of the Soda Springs BPA (Business Professionals of America) will be going to Nationals this year, in Orlando, Florida. The students attended the Monday session of the County Commission meeting
to ask the county about sponsoring their attendance. As a result, the trio was awarded funds to help defray the travel and accommodations costs of what will undoubtedly by an amazing experience. Congratulations to Penelope Fullmer, Macie Hansen, and Gimhana Somasiri!
Spring Cleanup in Bancroft
Dates have been set for the Spring Cleanup Event in Bancroft. From May 29 to June 4, a free dumpster will be located at 114 E. Center Street behind the city shop. New county landfill regulations are the following: 10 tires maximum per household (20” and under), No AG Tires or Tracks (Fines for leaving them from $310-$900). Yard debris can include branches, leaves, grass, and limbs. Bagged household trash is acceptable. No construction materials from building or demolition projects will be accepted. Harmful chemicals will not be accepted, including paint, asbestos, cleaners, gas containers, fridges, AC Units, or other items containing freon.
Bins will be under surveillance due to previous issues. The City reserves the right to ban future use of bins and Misc free amenities. No Dumping in alleyways, sidewalks, or streets.
Fines will be issued for violations.
County Free Landfill days are June 2-7.
War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem
THE ISSUE: Siberian elm
Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) is an invasive tree native to northeastern Asia. It was introduced into the U.S. in the 1860s for ornamental purposes. It invades roadsides, ditch banks, pastures, waste areas, and other sites. It can quicky invade new areas and it is capable of hybridizing with native elm trees.
Siberian elm can grow up to 70 feet tall. Leaves are approximately 1-2 inches long, elliptical in shape, with toothed margins. Its leaves are significantly smaller than that of the native American elm. Bark is dark brown and is relatively smooth, as trees mature, the bark develops shallow furrows. Flowers are green in color, are just over ¼” long, and are formed in clusters of 6-15. Flowers appear early in the spring before leaves fully develop. As flowers mature, they form papery coin-shaped fruits that house seeds.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Options:
• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material.
• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective during the seedling stage. Make sure to remove as much of the root system as possible, to prevent the tree from resprouting. Cutting down a mature tree can be effective if chemical control is also used, otherwise the stump will likely resprout.
• Cultural— Plant competitive beneficial vegetation. Use management practices that will benefit desirable vegetation. In planting beds, a layer of mulch (at least 3 inches deep) can help to reduce the germination of seedlings.
• Chemical— Seedlings can be treated with a systemic post-emergent herbicide like Glyphosate. Care should be taken when using glyphosate as it is a non-selective herbicide and will also kill desirable vegetation. To control mature trees, cut them down and immediately paint the outside rings of the stump surface (just inside of the bark) with glyphosate. Always read and follow herbicide label directions! Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu
Photo courtesy of Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
Bonnie McLusky
Andy Berg's painting
Marie Crane
Nancy Mabey
Dustin Kirby
Grace Education Association President John Hart presents a $500 scholarship to each of this years winners: Josie Newby and Carson Welch.
Some new bling was added to the fish tank at the Soda Springs Library, courtesy of the Friends. Another 3D printer was also recently purchased to meet the high demand.
Cassie Cook, Penelope Fullmer, Gimhana Somasiri, and Macie Hansen will be going to BPA Nationals in Orlando.
EVENT CALENDARS LUNCH MENUS
SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY
May 2, Friday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie –
SB @ Malad Track Districts @ Aberdeen
May 3, Saturday
IDAN-HA Movie –
May 4, Sunday
Presbyterian Services
Caribou Bible Church Services
Catholic Mass (8:30am)
Open Arms Church Services
LDS Services
Hope Lutheran Church
May 5, Monday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
Officer Phelps- BBQ/Drug Info National Honor Society Induction
May 6, Tuesday
SB Districts
May 7, Wednesday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie –
City Council
Golf @ Districts Preston
SB Districts
May 8, Thursday
Library Story Time (10am)
Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm) Addition Recovery Program (7pm)
May 7 - Sloppy Joes, Pasta Salad, Peaches, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Potato Chips
*Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!
ON THIS DAY
1704 Boston Newsletter publishes first newspaper advertisement
1776 Adam Weishaupt founds secret society of Illuminati
1840 "Penny Black", the world's first adhesive postage stamp issued by Great Britain
1851 First public flushing toilets the 'Monkey Closets' unveiled by George Jennings as part of The Great Exhibition at Hyde Park, London, costing one penny
1930 The planet Pluto is officially named by 11-year-old English schoolgirl Venetia Burney
1939 Batman first appears in Detective Comics #27
1941 General Mills introduces CheeriOats (renamed Cheerios in 1945) an oat-based, ready-to-eat cold cereal
1952 Mr. Potato Head first introduced by toy distributor Hasbro
1961 Pulitzer prize awarded to Harper Lee for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"
1963 First American (James Whittaker) conquers Mount Everest
1989 135 acre Disney's MGM studio theme park officially opens to public in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
2000 "Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix premieres in LA (Best Picture 2001)
SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk
Monday, May 5
Sloppy joes, fries, fruit, veggies, and milk
Tuesday, May 6
Breakfast scramble, muffin, fruit, veggies, and milk
Wednesday, May 7
Meatball sub, chips, fruit, veggies, and milk
Thursday, May 8
Pepperoni pizza stick, fruit, veggies, and milk
NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU
Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
Monday, May 5
Biscuits and Gravy, Orange Chicken w/ Rice, Deli Bar, Stir Fry Veggies, Pineapple Crisp
Tuesday, May 6
Mac n Cheese W/Chicken Nuggets, Deli Bar, Baked Squash, Peaches
Wednesday, May 7
Hotdogs, Turkey Stuffing Casserole, Deli Bar, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Mixed Fruit
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
NEWS OF RECORD
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF
Robert P Bruschi, Georgetown, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Savanah Golda Heslop, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kevan Daniel Peterson, Ottawa, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Truan Joseph Renfroe, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Valarie Nicole Rose, Pocatello, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
SODA SPRINGS POLICE
Taylor Anthony Gutierrez, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Preston Scott Keller, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Lynn Saxton, St Charles, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Mason Dale Bishop, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Eli J Christiansen, Afton, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Morgan Brittany Collins, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Shawn Matthew Davis, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Roger L Jackson, Roberts, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Steven James Siggard, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Vincent Carlino Conlu Villagomez, Clearfield, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Javier Hernandez Escobar, Kennewick, operate commercial vehicle without current or valid license, $342.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: IPOE
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.
2015
Voters in North Gem and Grace school districts will decide the fate of consolidating their school districts at the Tuesday, May 19 election in Caribou County. In addition, one trustee candidate position in Zone 5 is available for write-in on the ballot for North Gem. Voters in the two school districts that also encompass a small portion of Franklin and Bannock counties will vote on consolidating Grace School District 148 and North Gem School District 149 to form a new consolidated district named the North Gem-Grace Joint School District 147. The question on the ballot will be yes or no and both districts have to approve the consolidation. North Gem has had bond elections for a new school fail by only couple of votes from the two-thirds majority needed for a new school bond. Some residents of the two districts have supported the idea of a consolidation of the two rural school districts into one and proposed that to the state. Hearings have been held and the end result is the May election on the question of bringing the two districts together. The state gives the districts some incentives to consolidate, like setting a funding floor even if they have fewer students, and giving incentives for teacher retirements.
Sheriff Ric Anderson announced that after reviewing his department’s policy and procedures manual regarding when vacations begin was not as clear as it could be. County Attorney Doug Wood stated that he felt the manual was clear on the vacation issue, in his opinion. The discrepancy was attributed to the unique way in which pay periods are treated within the Sheriff’s Department, which are different than throughout other county agencies. The sheriff also wanted the commissioners to look into increasing detention officers hours to 12-hour shifts and not hire the 11th man so they could increase wages for the officers. Chief Deputy Haderlie is concerned that a 12-hour shift may become a safety issue. The commissioners asked the sheriff’s office to bring in a schedule for examination before they felt comfortable making any decisions on the matter.
Caribou County will discuss the possible county regional landfill with Lincoln County, Wyoming officials, but generally they support the idea. Landfill Supervisor Jason Lower will use Dave War, a consultant, to look at the proposed landfill site. He felt the consultant would be able to help with the EPA approval and getting some grant money to help with the development.
The county courthouse was scheduled for updates, including replacing the front steps and a canopy. There were also plans to resurface the bricks, replace some of the windows, and paint the trim.
2010
On April 20, Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Montpelier Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle from the Montpelier area. It was reported that an unknown suspect took a Ford Ranger pickup from the Bear Lake High School. The vehicle was recovered later that day in Soda Springs, where two additional vehicles were reported stolen. A Chevrolet pickup pulling a flatbed trailer was reported stolen from the Soda Springs area. This vehicle was later recovered in Bear Lake County, where yet another vehicle was stolen. A Buick sedan was also stolen from Bennington. On the morning of April 21, an off-duty Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy observed the vehicle at a gas station in Lava Hot Springs while awaiting assistance from the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. The Bear Lake County Deputy followed the vehicle from the gas station to a private lane. The occupant
of the stolen vehicle was confronted by a woman who resided on the lane and held at gun point by a citizen until law enforcement arrived.
Joanie Wind, Ann Hamm, and Sandy Rawlings recently joined the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, a service organization that works within the community. Members volunteer routinely with their time, money, and support at the Food Bank and the highway litter pickup. The sorority also contributes to other worthy causes as they arise. They gather socially each month for programs to enlighten and enhance their understanding of the world around them.
Due to the new waterline project in Grace, now is a good time to consider replacing your small or worn out waterlines to your homes, the Grace Mayor and City Council suggested.
2005
“For the first time in our history, a female physical therapist will be available at Caribou Memorial Hospital,” CEO John Hoopes said. Stacy Regan, who will have a doctorate of Physical Therapy, has joined the staff at Caribou Memorial. Regan who husband Josh has worked at Soda Springs Agrium plant as a superintendent for the past three years, has been attending Idaho State University’s physical therapy school for the past three years. She has a bachelors degree from Montana Tech in occupational and safety health. Regan will be joining Doug Ball, who has a masters of physical therapy, and is athletic trainer certified. Ball graduated from ISU’s program in 1998, so he has had seven years of experience as a physical therapist. Although not required for licensure as a physical therapist, he attends continuing education courses on a regular basis to keep up with new modalities of treatment.
Idaho State University has selected its new 2005-06 cheerleading squad. New members of the squad include Kristi Mazza of Soda Springs. “We have a high level of talent at tryouts this year, especially in the area of tumbling,” said Spirit Squad Director Hilary Hofmaier. The squad will have the summer off and report back in August for camp. The ISU cheerleaders and Bengal dancers plan to attend the National Cheerleading Association and the National Dance Alliance this summer in Anaheim.
The Grace Invitational track meet scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 was cancelled due to weather conditions. Grace competed at the meet at Bear Lake High School with Marsh Valley, Star Valley, Malad, Rockland, Sho-Ban, and the host Bears on Friday, April 29 but were few in numbers because of the springs musical slated on the same night. Placing at Bear Lake were: Keegan Neibaur 3rd in the 800m; Nick Torres 3rd in the shot put; Caleb Hansen 2nd in the long jump (his first time in the event), Chamae Kimball 2nd in shot put, and Hailee Kimball 1st in the 100m and 1st in the 200m.
2000
Between four and five pounds of marijuana was seized by Caribou County law enforcement officials on Sunday, at Chesterfield Reservoir. Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Stokoe reported the Sheriff’s office and Fish and Game officers arrested five people at Chesterfield Reservoir who were camped in a no camping area. Earlier, Fish and Grame officers had cited one of the five for a fishing violation and made observations that they believed warranted further investigation.
Forty pounds of antlers were seized recently by Idaho Fish and Game after an investigation by Officers Larry Hlavaty, Scott Wright, and Mark Sands. They were collected before the May 1 horn hunting season begins in most of this region. Most of the horns came from the 90 percent area and Soda Face. It is unlawful to pick up antlers of all big game species from December to May 1 to protect wintering big game from additional stress. Hlavaty said $300 fines and a year’s suspended license were handed out to the two persons involved, along
with a year’s probation and suspensions of a 30-day jail sentence. The Idaho Music Educators Association District Festival was held in Bancroft on March 21. Three local string students were selected there to represent the district at the State Solo contest being held in Boise. The students selected were E.J. Olorenshaw, son of Wade and Anne Olorenshaw, North Gem High School; Molly Kukachka, daughter of Bob and Marilyn Kukachka; and Trent Sorensen, son of Rodger and Mary Sorensen, both from Soda Springs High School.
1995
Caribou Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home is pleased to announce the Dr. Thomas Dorrell, family practice physician, will be setting up practice in Soda Springs in August. Dr. Dorrell was born in Pasadena, Texas, and raised on his parents’ cattle ranch. He did his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in biology. He then went to the University of Texas in Galveston, Texas, for his MD. He just finished his three-year residency program at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in Pueblo, Colorado. His medical interests include family medicine, sports medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery. Dr. Dorrell’s wife, Patti, is a registered nurse from Spring, Texas. She also graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch with a bachelor of science in nursing. Both Dr. Dorrell and his wife enjoy sports, hunting, fishing, skiing, steer roping, and back-country camping.
Groundbreaking for the Spring Creek Manor took place last week in Soda Springs along Fourth South. The new home is being built specifically for the elderly. It will have private and shared rooms, each with a half-bath, closet, private phone, and cable TV access. The breaking of ground included: Doug Clegg (partner), Rep. Bob Geddes (partner), Will May (partner), Mayor Kirk Hansen, County Commissioner Edie Tracy, and Sharmon Snow. Plans for a second elderly care unit in Montpelier are also under consideration.
The State Board of Education has named 25 outstanding high school seniors to receive State of Idaho Scholarships of $2,650. The recipients, 19 academic and six vocational, were selected on the basis of academic achievement. The Idaho Legislature established the State of Idaho Scholarship Program in 1974 to provide support for talented academic and vocational students who attend Idaho’s postsecondary education institutions. The scholarships are renewable each year for four years if students maintain high academic standards. The recipients of vocational scholarships include Kendall D. Kowallis, a student at Soda Springs High School, who plans to major in machine technology. He is the son of Paul and Kay Kowallis.
1970 Ray Horner Co. Variety Inventory Reduction Sale:
Cardinal Corner by Steve Lansberry: Last Saturday night next year’s student body officers were announced. For president, it was Fred Christense; vice president, Jim Finlayson; Secretary-Treasurer, Jan Loveless; Social Chairman, Jim Sibbett. Who will be Miss Sweetheart of Soda high this year? Come to the Sweetheart Dance and find out. Please wear your best dress clothes!
1965
Work started this week on wrecking the old Fryar Hotel in the heart of Soda Springs. The Fryar Hotel, the old Coppard Garage, and the small building on the corner, will make way for a new business block to be erected soon. At the present time, plans call for the remodeling of the Coppard building, rather than wrecking. Plans for the new business block are not finalizes as yet. It will be erected by Frank Christensen.
Election of student body officers of the Soda Springs Junior High School will be held this Friday. Two candidates for each office were names in Wednesday’s primary election. Results are as follows: President, Lonnie Nichols and David Telford; Vice President, Mike Watts and Fred Christensen; Secretary-Treasurer, Lynne Tigert and Shana Weaver. Candidates were names from the seventh and eighth grade only. Master Sergeant Kenas Akers, local Air Force Recruiting Representative, announced today that a total of nine persons entered the Air Force in the month of April. Enlisting from Soda Springs was Royal Munro, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Munro.
IDAN-HA THEATRE
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Thursday, May 1
Friday, May 2
Saturday, May 3
Thunderbolts (PG-13)
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
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Grace City Council April 16
During a regular meeting of the Grace City Council, a number of issues were discussed, and Shelley Reeves was officially presented with an award from the IRWA.
Street speeds/signs
Members of the Grace City Council all had input on driving habits through the town. The input boiled down to a need for more awareness of the speed limits and the dangers of driving in excess of posted limits.
Councilmember Kyle Bingham raised the issue initially, as a result of having observed what he characterized as unsafe driving on the east-west roads through town. “I know Mingo road is a drag strip. I just wanted to bring it to attention because last weekend was way out of control,” he said. “I wanted to bring it up so it was in the minutes and we knew it was a problem.”
Mayor Barthlome and the other council members quickly agreed that there was an issue, and that the other cardinal directions were implicated just as much. In fact, the main route through town was highlighted as a continual problem. Despite the regular signage along the route, which notes the decreasing speeds through town, it was noted that many drivers continue to maintain excessive speeds. While the road officially becomes a highway as it goes south to Preston, through town it crosses school zones, downtown pedestrian traffic, and the city park which is often full of kids.
City Superintendent Riley
Crookston stated that the sheriff’s department will place the speed indicator sign along the road and patrol the area more frequently. Without a municipal police force, the city contracts with the Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement.
The potential for a camera that records images of speeding drivers along the route was discussed, as well as speed bumps or other means of slowing drivers down. Because the road is a state highway, there are limits on what the city itself can do on the roadway.
The potentially related issue of loud vehicles driving through town was also discussed, with the possibility of approaching that issue through the enforcement of noise ordinances.
The speed indicator sign is currently in place on the approach to the school zone, and reports on its efficacy are positive so far, at least anecdotally.
IRWA
As we reported on last week, Grace City Clerk Shelley Reeves was presented with the Administrator of the Year Award by the Idaho Rural Water Association.
Circuit Rider Jeff Cook attended the meeting in order to present the award in person. “Every year at our spring conference we get nominations, and they are made anonymous for those who vote on them. As I read this one, I assumed Jake [Wright] and Riley [Crookston] wrote this one, based on the grammar,” Cook joked. “But seriously, sometimes we circuit
Well, Well, Well
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Just turn on the tap, it comes out. Automatic timers turn it on without any work from you. A float can control the fill line without you having to constantly monitor it. Water. That life giving resource that is the lifeblood of agriculture. With so many incredible means to channel it, monitor it, and take it anywhere we need, we often forget that it’s not something readily available everywhere we turn.
Without access to water, agricultural land is far less useful and far less valuable that it would be otherwise. Driving across our range not long ago, I ruminated on this thought and realized our desert acres were only fit for use because of the many wells punched across the way. Our ability to find water hundreds of feet below the ground, dig a well to collect it, place a motorized pump in the well, and bring it to the surface really is a wonder. Unfortunately over the last week, I saw two wells go down
on our operation. We flipped the switch to run the pump at the bottom of the well and there was simply no water. Not good. For ranchers, a well gone down isn’t a mere inconvenience, it is an immediate emergency. We monitor our range water daily or at the longest, check it every other day to be sure that our cattle aren’t without. Most days the check is just a nice drive through the desert, but there are plenty of other days we find a broken pipeline, a bad float, and, yes, even a down pump.
A fix-it plan is immediately drawn up, tools, equipment, and materials gathered, and a work crew mobilized to get the water up and running as quickly as possible. Sometimes it requires a quick run into town for supplies and sometimes it demands a call to the well-puller to save the day. When we are at the mercy of someone else’s schedule to get things back in working order, they even understand our hustle and come even when it might be hard or
riders can pick up on who it is based on what is said, and I knew right away this was Shelley. I just want her to know it was a landslide!”
In part, the nomination letter from the city read, “Shelley truly is the main reason the city is running….she is the glue that holds our whole city together. She is the true face of the city and we are the lucky ones to have her on our team.”
Safety Monitors
A discussion about safety gear was had for monitoring potentially dangerous times when people are “in the hole”. The air monitors detect unsafe breathing situations in time to alert those working in potentially dangerous situations. Jake Wright noted that that he would be wearing his at the plant.
A motion to buy 5 monitors was approved.
Fair Housing Proclamation
The City signed a Fair Housing proclamation, which attests that it will follow the Fair Housing Act. The proclamation is essentially always in place, though it requires regular renewal. It allows the city to apply and qualify for many federal funds.
Summer help
The city wants to accept applications for summer workers starting now. School is out June 4, and the summer worker generally assists with lawn mowing and other summer city tasks.
inconvenient. Pulling a well, drawing up the pipe and pump from the deep water hole, is the fastest, easiest way to problem solve the water shortage of a downed well. In the case of our first well, the well puller found a small dime-sized hole in the very bottom of the pipe. You might think such a small hole wouldn’t cause such a big problem, but when the pressure would build to push the water out, it would all just flow through the hole.
But that small hole was an easy fix- just replace the pipe. After adding the new section and dropping the pump down into the well, water was streaming in a beautiful fashion making the cows and the cowboys happy.
In the case of our second well, the news wasn’t so happy. Once the pipe and pump were topside we confirmed that the pump was indeed burnt out. And then we learned what was responsible for the burned up pump- no water in the hole. Measuring the water level and
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the depth of the well pointed to the fact that there was only a few short feet of water the pump had been sitting in, not near enough to run the troughs at the other end of the long pipeline.
Low water in the well is just the first domino in a long cascade of problems. Sitting in the cold water at the bottom of the well, the hard working pump motor stays cool and lubricated. Without water, the friction and the heat it generates cause the motor to eventually overheat and seize up.
A dry well is the last thing a rancher wants to hear. It means that the well will have to be dug deeper or even a new well dug altogether. It also means a new pump to drop in the bottom of the well. Neither part of this fix is easy on the pocket book.
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Our most recent troubles are just a few of the breakdowns to a downed well. Power shortages, electrical surges, sand in the water, well cave ins, corrosion due to acidic water, and like have been known culprits farmers and ranchers have battled to keep their wells pumping. Regardless of the problem, a fix is always in the making to get the water flowing again. It might be easy to think a well in the middle of the desert isn't something too special but in a day and age where every acre is precious, it is almost miraculous. Producing beef on land that would be totally useless otherwise is near magical. It may just be, well, water, but taking water to lands that can’t provide its own makes beef more abundant and affordable for you and me.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers finishes run in Grace
Grace High School students’ production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” ended its three day run at the Gem Valley Performing Arts Center with the final show on Monday. From the time of the initial rehearsals to the time of the full cast production, the sets, costumes, choreography, and sound had all been worked into a topnotch night of entertainment.
Director Eli Hubbard is known for his high energy, well-produced dramatic performances, and this one lived up to that reputation. As Hubbard said in his director’s note: “Patrons of Grace Idaho. Thanks! This is mine and Velvet’s 12th production in Grace. I can’t believe you have allowed us to do this for so long. You have been with us through thick and thin. From the glory and splendor of School of Rock, to the less popular and challenging Fairly Potter. You have humored me for so long. But we also recognize why you have come year after year to see out shows. You have come to support the kids! Isn’t that why we do all of this? The reason anybody in any extracurricular activity spends all of the extra hours planning and preparing at the expense of family time, personal time, and all other time for that matter is because they have a chance to help a kid learn to do something new, After all, isn’t this the point of life. To do and experience? In the immortal words of Jimmy Stewart in the movie Shenandoah, ‘If we don’t try, then we don’t do, and if we don’t do then why are we here?’ None of that would be pos -
sible without you coming to support us. So again I say thank you. We though this year we would reward you for your patience by fiving you one of the classics. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of my favorite shows. The music is great, the storyline simple to understand, and the kids have worked so hard in only 7 weeks to pull this off. If I can ask you to simply be a reactive audience, the kids will feed off of you and you will see a much better show. Please enjoy and Thanks!”
The audience was very reactive, and the stage antics were on point. With a thrust stage that jutted out into the audience, everyone was up close and personal for the full dance numbers, as well as the number of fights, bruhahas, donnybrooks, and dustups that happened. The choreography was excellent throughout, letting the audience maintain a clear sense of what was happening and who was involved, but keeping the scenes dynamic and artful at the same time.
Both the brides and the brothers did a great job differentiating themselves from one another despite the very large cast, and there were many moments of standout “stage business” from each. It was a play that was a joy to watch more than once, as there was simply so much happening on stage at any given time.
It must be stated that Kate Williams and Carson Reeves were perfectly cast in the leads. Reeves’ bass was exactly right for the part, and his charm and effortlessness as the de facto patriarch were fully convincing. If Reeves was effort -
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With great comic timing and most importantly a clear sense of confidence in her performance, she was fantastic in every scene she acted. Together, the pair executed at a remarkably high level. Kudos!
The classic American musical has been beloved on the American scene ever since 1954, when it appeared first as a film. The story loosely follows the ancient Greek story of the Sabine Women, with a setting updated to the Oregon frontier of the 1850s. The story is part conventional romantic comedy, part reverse “May Fair Lady,” part prank war, and all large-scale choreography. One of the guiding principles of original choreographer Michael Kidd’s vision was to create plausible dance numbers out of the ordinary tasks and sounds of pioneer life.
In addition to Williams and Reeves, the Brothers (who were also endlessly fun to watch, and played off each other like actual brothers) were played by Case Williams (Bejamin), Taygen Peck (Caleb), Jack Eddins (Daniel), Wilson Robbins (Ephraim), Landry Crane (Frank), Axel Hubbard (Gideon). The Brides (who matched the brothers in skill and personality on display) were played by Skyla Cloud (Dorcus), Aleaha Medina (Ruth), Tyelor Turner (Liza), Josie Fox (Martha), Bailey Mickelson (Sarah), Trinity Corder (Alice). The Suitors are played by Landon Moss (Nathan), Bently Peck (Luke), Parker Yost (Matt), Jax Corbett (Joel), Hank Thomas (Zeke), Trey Thomas (Jeb).
Other actors included Carter Robinson (Preacher), Kylie Humphreys (Preacher’s Wife), Darhaa, Colin Draper (Mr. Hoallum), Faith Smit (Mrs. Hoallum), Lexi Coburn (Mrs. Sander), Luke Moss (Mr. Sander), River Jorgenson, Charly Ambrosek, Aspen Thomas, Vesica Eiman, Kirynn Crosbie, Blayr Peterson, Holland Ball.
The production team included Velvet Hubbard alongside Eli, Grady Hubbard on sound, Dela Hubbard on lights, and a tech crew composed of Zak Smith, Norma Tedrow, Josie Johnson, and Mitchel McCurdy. Andy Berg and the art classes painted the backdrops. Stephen Brady built the sets.
Adam protecting Millie from rowdy men, Trey Thomas, Hank Thomas, and Bentley Peck
Millie with the brides, Skyla Cloud, Aleah Medina, Tyelor Turner, Josie Fox, Bailey Mickelson, and Trinity Corder
Brides and brothers dance during barn dance scene.
The Pontipee Brothers, Case Williams, Axel Hubbard, Taygen Peck, Jack Eddins, Wilson Robbins, and Landry Crane
Kate Williams as Millie and Carson Reeves as Adam
Cardinals Honor Seniors With Big Wins
BY JODY REEVES
Both the Cardinal’s baseball and softball teams honored their seniors Monday night prior to taking the field against the Declo Hornets in their last home regular season games. Each of the ten seniors were escorted onto the field by members of their families while a brief bio was read. The five softball players and four baseball players and one manager all played crucial roles in the success of their respective teams. As for the games we break down how things went below.
BASEBALL
The boys baseball game was a thriller throughout. The score was close following each and every inning. The Hornets got up to bat first and scored one run in the top of the first. The Cardinals answered back quickly off of a pair of doubles by Irick and McCullough. At the end of the first the Cardinals led two runs to one. Each team earned a run in the second and the Cardinals maintained their slim lead. In the third inning Declo earned an advantage when they knocked in two runs and the Cardinals were held scoreless. The Cardinals returned the favor in the top of the fourth by holding the Hornets scoreless. In the bottom of the fourth the Cardinals suffered two fairly quick outs but stayed alive long enough to drive in a pair of runs of their own, regaining a one run lead. The see-saw affair would continue in the fifth inning. The Hornets earned two runs while holding Soda Springs to none giving the Hornets the lead back. Now heading into the sixth inning the weather was cooling off and looking like it might take a turn for the worse. The Cardinals needed to work fast if they wanted to secure a win on senior night. The Cards did make quick work in the top of the sixth, earning three outs. In
the bottom of the inning with the bases loaded and two out Dilworth came up big hitting a triple and suddenly the Cardinals led by three which was the biggest lead of the game for either team. To the top of the seventh they went and the Hornets last bats. Declo did not go down easy. The Hornets scored two quick runs with no outs on the board. Then with the tying run on third Horsley stepped to the mound earning the last two outs and securing the victory for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals now begin district tournament play. At the time of the writing of this article we did not have the seedings or schedule of the tournament but check out next week's edition for a rundown of how the tournament played out.
Cardinals 2 1 0
SOFTBALL
Monday night's softball game was thrilling in a different way from the baseball game. The Lady Cardinals took control in the bottom of the first and never looked back. The game started with the Hornets up to bat first. The Cardinals earned two quick outs before allowing the Hornets to drive in four runs putting the Cardinals in an early hole on the scoreboard. In the bottom of the first the Davis sisters got things rolling for the Cardinals scoring the first two runs of the game for Soda Springs. With two outs and still trailing by a run the Cardinals caught fire as they were able to add six more runs before the end of the inning. Now leading by five runs the Lady Cards kept the pressure on. The next two innings were scoreless for both teams. In the top of the fourth inning the Hornets would attempt to make a run on the Cardinals scoring two runs and cutting the lead to three. Soda Springs quickly
answered back, putting up four runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. After holding the Hornets scoreless once again in the fifth inning the Cards added three more runs and this game ended early with a dominant Cardinal win. The Lady Cardinals have one remaining regular season game left at Malad on Thursday before hosting the opening game of the district tournament in Soda Springs on Saturday at 1 p.m. where they will face the West Side Pirates.
Senior softball player Abby Goodin daughter of Kebra Holsten and John Goodin.
Senior softball player Emma Taylor daughter of Tiffany and Andrew Taylor.
Senior baseball player Stoney Irick son of Felisha and Casey Batterton.
Senior softball player Emily Thornock daughter of Tina and Nyle Rasmussen.
Senior baseball player Will McCullough son of Dee and Mick McCullough.
Senior softball player Brynlee Hemmert daughter of Becky and Kevin Hemmert.
Senior baseball player Kyen Kirby son of Jamie and Mark Kirby.
Senior baseball player Trey Dunford son of Kelsey and Cold Dunford and the late Chad Blankenbaker.
Senior softball player Aspen Davis daughter of Sheri and Sid Davis.
Senior baseball manager Lexi Sturm daughter of Krista and Brock Sturm.
Cowboys Throw Several PR’s
BY JODY REEVES
The North Gem track team attended the Cardinal Invite in Soda Springs last week. The meet got off to a late start due to a microburst storm that came through right at the start of the meet. The delay didn’t dampen the Cowboys efforts through the event. The meet was a smaller, more intimate competition with just three schools in attendance. The Cowboys joined the host school Soda Springs and Malad to make up the field of competitors. The Cowboys were missing some of their athletes for this meet but those that did attend made some great advances on their personal best marks. The greatest improvements for the boys team came in the throwing events. Landon Hayes placed sixth
in both the shot put and discus while setting new pr’s in both. The other two Cowboy throwers did even better. Hyrum Barnes earned pr’s while placing third in both the javelin and shot put as well as placing second in the discus. Finally Haydn Frandsen placed fourth in discus, second in shot put and won the javelin competition with pr’s in all three events.
The Lady Cowboys also earned several new pr’s on the day while turning in good performances in several relay races as well. The girls placed first in the 4X200 and 4X400 relays and second in the medley relay. Individually freshman Ciara O’Brien had the best day setting new personal bests in the 100 meter dash, javelin, and long jump. Ciara’s teammate Indyana Hatch got a pr in the long jump as well
while placing second overall. The Cowboys will stay relatively close again this week as they will travel to Bear Lake for their final meet before districts.
Boys Results
100M - Haydn Frandsen 13.40, Landon Hayes 13.55, Hyrum Barnes 14.79
Shot Put - Haydn Frandsen 37’0, Hyrum Barnes 35’10, Landon Hayes 27’11
Last week the Cardinals took part in two separate track meets that were on the opposite end of the spectrum. Soda Springs started the week off hosting their first home meet of the year. The Cardinals had a great home meet with a lot of success for the team as a whole. The Cardinals Invite was a small meet with just three teams that included the Cardinals, Malad and North Gem. The meet had an inauspicious start with a fast moving thunderstorm temporarily delaying the start time. The weather and slow start did not hamper the Cardinals effectiveness on the day. Both the girls and boys teams won the team scoring with nearly identical scores. Individually several Cardinal athletes hit new season and all-time best marks. The majority of girls that ran in the 100 meter race improved their times. A great moment on the track for the girls team was seeing Cate Walker place second in the 400 meters, setting a personal best time in her first appearance of the season. Walker has been sidelined for much of her senior year so it was great to see her competing again. In the throwing events Andi Carpenter had a good day earning pr’s in all three throwing events while winning the shot put competition. Several of the Cardinal boys also had good days with several placing first in the meet. Some of the notable boys performances came from Landon Moldenhauer who pr’d in the 1600 meters and pole vault. Dawson McAlister also earned a pr in the 100 meter race and placed first in the 200 meter race. Finally Cole Garbett once again won the shot put and discus and earned a new pr in the
shot put while doing so.
Following a very successful home meet the Cardinals took part in the very large competitive Tiger/Grizz meet in Idaho Falls over the weekend. The large field of athletes and the competitive nature of this meet made it very difficult to find success but nonetheless some of the Cardinals did very well. Rebekah Evans made new season best marks in the 400 and 800 meter races. She also had the highest placing finish of any Lady Cardinal placing tenth in the 800 meter race. Jaxson Horsley set a new pr and placed tenth in the freshman 400 meter race. Degan Stoor did the best of any of the boys on the team. After earning the best time in the prelims during the 300 meter hurdles Stoor finished the meet placing third in the event finals. Stoor also earned a fifth place finish in the 110 meter hurdles. The Cardinals head to Declo this week in their final meet of the season before the district meet.
Soda Springs teammates Zayden Garbett and Jaxson Horsley duke it out in the 400 meter race in last weeks home meet. Horsley would go on to set a new pr in the race at the Tiger/Grizz meet.
Lady Cardinals senior Cate Walker made her home meet debut in the 400 meter race. Walker showed real grit after being sidelined most of the year with an injury.
