A warm Memorial Day as summer starts
Technically, of course, summer doesn’t start until the third week in June, but for all intents and purposes, the eighty degree weather and the fact the two thirds of Caribou County’s kids are out of school already makes it a moot point. Memorial Day is a busy and packed day, with cemeteries holding events to honor those fallen in service, families decorating the resting places of those who have gone before them, and everyone desperately trying to wring the last few moments out of the three day weekend before the clock runs out.
Members of the American Legion and VFW (and others) were in action throughout the county to provide fitting tributes at veteran memorials, with ceremonies conducted by Jacob Hirsbrunner, David Barthlome, and others.
In addition to the more solemn parts of the day, it is also noted on the calendar as the weekend that the Chesterfield townsite opens, which it did to great success on Monday. The summer docents are more or less in place, and the season is well and truly going.
As the day wound down, one look at the traffic headed west on Highway 30 should have been enough to remind locals of the homecourt advantage they possess for vacationing. Even in the best of times the outgoing traffic is a mess, but with the road east of Lava Hot Springs still restricted to one way alternating traffic, the line of cars waiting to get through the bottleneck on Monday evening stretched for miles up toward Fish Creek summit, with literal inch by inch movement for seemingly hours.
With Grace the remaining school to officially call it a school year and put on the flip-flops, summer is at least just around the corner, if not already at the doorstep.
Chesterfield brings the past to life
As is tradition, the townsite of Chesterfield opened to visitors on Memorial Day in epic fashion. A full day of food, family, history, and more greeted those who made their way to Chesterfield for the kickoff of the summer season. While no official count was taken, hundreds of visitors throughout the day toured the town’s historic cabins and buildings, shopped at the Holbrook store, and got a good dose of history from the volunteer tour guides who were excited to talk about
Chesterfield’s history.
“Wagon” rides took guests around the streets that are among the main concessions to the modern world. As they did so, visitors caught just a tip of the iceberg of the long and storied history of the small, but very important town. It doesn’t take very long in Chesterfield before you realize that while the town undeniably exists, there are actually some polite disagreements about how or why.
The name itself is either derived from Chester Call, one of the earliest settlers in the area, or from an early Church elder’s pronouncement that the area reminded him of the mission he had served in…Chesterfield, Derbyshire. It’s also not completely impossible the name came from both sources independently of one another, although that would put a strain on even the most robust credulity.
The Chesterfield opening saw the influx of visitors from out of town to take a closeup look at a place that is important in LDS church history, as well as the general history of the settlement of the west, and what would eventually become Idaho and Utah (with the town predating Idaho’s statehood by a number of years).
But the opening is also a time for ancestors and descendants to return to town, many of whom serve as summer tour guides in the homes built by relatives gone but not forgotten in time.
And lastly, of course, it’s a time for those who live in the Chesterfield/Bancroft area to meet back up with one another after a long winter in a place with a common draw—the call of history and the heartland. The guides at the cabins and building sites were people who have family roots in the town, many with the same names as those found on the exteriors of the cabins. Some are from nearby and drive in during the summer to maintain and work on the building restoration and upkeep. Others come from much farther away and spend their summers nearby in various accommodations. All are
Phase out of Penny Announced
The US Treasury Department announced Thursday it will gradually cease production of the one-cent coin it has been minting for more than 230 years. But the penny will still remain legal tender, and will still be in use at thousands of retailers around the country for some time to come. The National Retail Federation, which represents most major US store chains as well as thousands of small retailers, also said it anticipates its members will use pennies even after production stops at some point early next year, although it does anticipate that many will round cash transactions to the nearest nickel once the supply of pennies at banks starts to run short. According to experts, there are an estimated 114 billion pennies currently in circulation, but they are “severely underutilized” according to the Treasury department. Many are at home in coin jars or junk drawers, or some other forgotten location gathering dust. As rolls of pennies will not be restocked, eventually the coins will mostly make their way out of circulation though still legal tender. Afterward, digital transactions will still be calculated to the penny, but cash transactions will have to be rounded to the nearest nickel. There is no prediction for how long the process will take.
Grants to Health and Welfare canceled
It has been reported that the federal government terminated about $49.4 million in grants for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Idaho’s canceled grants were among over $12 billion dollars in federal grants the Trump administration eliminated in a recent order. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated the grants to Idaho’s state health department, and other state and local health departments. An HHS spokesperson said the funds were largely used for COVID-related efforts — including COVID testing, vaccination and global projects. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokesperson AJ McWhorter said that all the canceled grants “are all pandemic-related funding that provided a one-time infusion.” HHS said that about $29 million of Idaho’s canceled grants were focused on vaccines for children. Almost $13.3 million of Idaho’s canceled grants were focused on mental health. Another $6.9 million grant was for substance abuse. Idaho spent about $25.8 million of the canceled grants. The federal government had paid Idaho nearly that same amount through the grants so far, HHS’s data shows.
Soda Springs Levy passes
After the failed bond last year, the Soda Springs School District will use the $993,000 levy to support salaries and benefits for teachers and other employees, school resource officer expenses, and the general maintenance of the district. The levy passed by a safe margin, with 62.32% of those who cast their ballots voting in favor. The vote total itself was relatively low, with 206 total votes—172 in favor and 104 against. A bond for a new high school will be run again during a later voting cycle.
The Memorial in the Grace Cemetery is the site of a Memorial Day visit of honor.
The VFW’s Jacob Hirsbrunner at the Memorial Day ceremony in Soda Springs on Monday morning.
Graves were decorated in preparation and throughout the day across Caribou County.
Volleys rang out to honor those who have fallen in service to their country.
Chesterfield is a treasure trove of history for those who visit, including artifacts of school life and the post office.
All good things must come to an end, and that was the case for North Gem’s seniors, who took their final walk across the stage at last Wednesday’s graduation in Bancroft. As is often the case for the high school, the group of students that ended the night as confident seniors began their journey mostly together as uncertain kindergartners. While students come and go a bit over the years, this core group stayed fairly consistent during the course of the decade plus of formal schooling, and a set of images— one taken during kindergarten and the other earlier last week—proves that to be the case in a remarkable way, one that is increasingly rare across the country these days.
The class of 2025 was composed
of S.J. Cook (class Secretary), Kaly Foster, Rusty Hatch (class Representative), Ryver Hayden, Casey Hill, Mercedez Mabey (class Vice President), Kamaka Miller, Luke Rindlisbaker, Lukky Welker, and Katelyn Whiting (class President). S.J. Cook presented the class gift.
One thing that is remarkable about the North Gem tradition is that all the seniors have a distinct role in the graduation. Mercedez Mabey welcomed the audience and guests.
Katelyn Whiting led the Pledge.
Luke Rindlisbaker provided the invocation. S.J. Cook presented the class gift. Kamaka Miller introduced Jerry Bean. Lukky Welker introduced the slide show. This year’s Salutatorian was Kaly Foster. The Valedictorian
was Rusty Hatch. Teacher Cathy DeWitt as the Keynote was introduced by Ryver Hayden.
The night also featured the entertaining opening of a time capsule that had been set aside when the graduating class was in third grade fifteen years ago. Former North Gem teacher Jerry Bean joined the students in revealing a capsule’s worth of memories, some of which were heartwarming, some practical, and some
truly mystifying.
The North Gem Board of Trustees is chaired by Raini Hayden, and includes Brandi Wakley, Marc Holbrook, Paul Curtis, Malissa Barfuss, Krissy LaMont, and Superintendent Kyler Miller. Mrs. Olorenshaw provided the musical accompaniment.
Congratulations to North Gem’s graduates—may you continue your success and achievements into the future!
Hats so high in the sky they were out of range of this picture’s upper margin.
Valedictorian Rusty Hatch Commencement speaker, North Gem’s own Cathy DeWitt
With a lot of humor, Salutatorian Kaly Foster led the speeches for the night.
After graduation, the gym becomes a chance for everyone to hug, and congratulate the graduates.
Former North Gem teacher Jerry Bean unveils the contents of a time capsule from 15 years ago.
Cardinals leave the nest
It was an emotional graduation last Thursday (as they always are!) in Soda Springs, as this year’s Cardinal seniors set in their last mandatory assembly before flipping their tassels and then getting rid of their hats entirely. While the normal weight of the end of the beginning is bound to be emotional, this was also Principal Jess McMurray’s last year in that role, having announced his retirement earlier in the spring.
Senior Class President Degan Stoor welcomed the audience to the long anticipated (at least by the students and their parents) graduation.
Valedictorian Rebekah Ann Ev -
ans, and Salutatorian Elizabeth Mabel Beutler gave speeches acknowledging the hard road ahead but celebrating the one behind.
The Senior class presented the school with a picture of the 2025 senior class to be added to those of the previous classes that fill the school.
Catherine Yvonne Walker provided the closing remarks, and was by turns humorous, serious, and consistently mindful to the gravity of the situation.
Principal McMurray spoke briefly for perhaps his last time to a full audience of Soda students and par-
ents, and smiled at reflections on this, his last class of graduates.
Diplomas were handed out by Superintendent Scott Muir and School Board Chair Steven Barker. The Board of Trustees for the School District also includes Vice Chair Sally Jensen, Ben Goode, and Mike Veile.
The Class of 2025 was awarded a scholarship total of $949,199 across a wide variety of university, community, business, organizational, memorial, and other funding sources. A listing of the students receiving scholarship awards will be presented in the future when space
allows. The sheer number and diversity of the scholarships earned by Cardinals for the next step in their careers is a great testament to their dedication and abilities!
The Enterprise congratulates the Class of 2025 and wishes them well as they head off on the next stage of their journeys, wherever they may lead them. This is the class that basically started high school in the throes of COVID uncertainty and managed to thrive, so as far as we’re concerned, they can do anything they set their minds to.
for the
school year:
are passionate about education and making a difference in students’ lives,
encourage you to apply! How to Apply: Applications can be found at sodaschools.org. Please submit your application, references, and any additional information to: Email: Dawn Beeton at beetdawn@sodaschools.org
Mail: Soda Springs School District
250 East 2nd South,
Valedictorian Rebekah Ann Evans
Superintendent Scott Muir with graduate Ella Ozburn.
The presentation of the Senior class gift.
President Brandon Degan Stoor
Hats? Who needs them?
Principal McMurray was able to personally give a goodbye bump to the Class of 2025.
Salutatorian Elizabeth Beutler
Keynote speaker Catherine Walker
Youth Missionaries help with cemetery cleanup
Thursday, May 22nd, the Soda Springs Youth Service Missionaries worked with Galen Wilson, Bill Horsley, and Scott and Betty Watson, members of the Caribou Historical Society, to clean up the Old Pioneer Cemetery located in Soda Springs. There were about 22 in all working at the cemetery. They cleaned headstones, cleaned around the gravesites and removed three big trailers full of dead broken tree branches. Because of the service these youth and their leaders are providing, the Pioneer Cemetery is looking very nice. Prior to the work beginning, we told the youth about the history of the cemetery and a story of some youth back in 1962 digging up one of the graves on Halloween. The cemetery has an interesting history as part of Soda Springs. It was utilized during the late 1890’s and early 1900’s mostly because of the diphtheria epidemic.
Grace American Legion Names Boys State Delegate
The Grace American Legion is sponsoring Case Williams from Bancroft, Idaho to attend Boys State in June. He attends high school in Grace. He will be spending one week at Gowen Field near Boise learning and participating in American government and politics. He
will be involved in party platforms, legislature, passing bills, running for state officials and visiting the state capitol. Along with that they will be making new friends and having good times.
Case is the son of Bryan and Mandy Williams. Case is a friend to all! He was a lead in the high school play, active in football and track, social dance president, BPA district winner, active in choir and pep band.
After High School Graduation Case plans to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
This year the American Legion Auxiliary aren’t sponsoring any girls due to the girl’s busy summer schedules.
Masonic Lodge Updates BY IRVIN CHRISTENSEN
Max Hemmert received his 50 year membership with the Idaho Ancient Free and accepted Masons with members of the Caribou Lodge attending. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Air Force. He is also a member of the Eastern Star and is married to Debbie Hemmert. He was raised to a 3rd degree mason in February, 1975 in Montpelier, ID. He became their Worshipful Master in late 1979 and held that position until the Montpelier Lodge merged with the Soda Springs Lodge in December 2001. He became the Wor-
Donations sought for Service Project
Members of the Soda Springs 2nd Ward primary (3-11) are seeking donations for a Yard Sale they intend to hold in order to raise money to be given to the Friends of the City Park in Soda.
The primary aged kids were given the chance to decide on a project and a direction for a fundraising effort, and they selected to hold a yard sale at 331 Gagon in Soda Springs on June 7th from 10 am to 2 pm.
All money received through the
sale of items will be given directly to the Friends of the Park for use with maintenance and projects underway at one of Soda’s busiest gathering spots.
More information on the collection times and process for donating will be made available next week in time for the sale preparation, but save the date.
The time coincides with the Citywide cleanup and Free Landfill days, as well. So time to clean for spring!
shipful Master in Caribou Lodge in December 2009, after Curtis Ayers passed, and has held that office since that time. He is also a 50 year member of the Idaho City Historic Lodge. We are awfully proud of him, so tell him congrats if you see him.
Members of the Soda Springs Masonic Lodge presented a check for $1500 to the new Vo-Tech department. $1000 was donated by the Soda Springs Lodge, and $500 by the Idaho Free Mason’s Foundation. Members Irvin Christensen, Scott McAllister, and Max Hemmert presented a check to Tracey Davis, who is overseeing the work at the new VoTech department in Soda Springs.
Spring Cleanup
It’s that time again! County Free Landfill days are June 2-7, with most local areas working to coordinate around that week.
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.
In Soda Springs, drop off of materials will be at the City Shop by Thirkill elementary from June 2 to June 6, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no curbside pickup of landfill items. Drop offs can include: yard debris, limbs, trees, appliances, batteries, paint, used oil, metal, tires (no businesses), trash, etc. You can call City Hall at 208547-2600 with questions or for assistance. City Hall advises that any groups that are looking for clean-up projects to participate in should not hesitate to contact the city.
In Grace, there will not be a central dropoff location, but residents can call the city to have one of the commercial dumpsters left at the property for use during the June 2-June 7 window. The dumpsters, as well as
a flatbed truck, will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so contact City Hall at 208-425-3533 to be placed on the list for the use of the city’s resources.
Library Summer Reading season is here!
Summer Reading registration is underway 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 was held on May 28 with a story walk through the park. Summer Reading proper begin in June, with 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 began last Monday. 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!
Bancroft’s Summer Reading program will be holding events every Tuesday in June and July at 10 a.m. in the North Gem Library, with the first activity scheduled for June 3rd, when the 4-H will be on hand to present materials to students. The Sheriff’s department, Search and Rescue, Fire Department, Fish and Game, PBS, and many more are also on the calendar. There will be a story, activity, and snack each week, as well as book giveaways and prizes!
Get Outside And Live (GOAL) Launches with Community Kickoff Event
Caribou County is excited to welcome a new nonprofit organization, Get Outside And Live (GOAL), dedicated to promoting health and wellness through outdoor activities. GOAL aims to foster community connections and encourage physical activity year-round.
Join GOAL for the kickoff event on June 4, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM at Kelly Park for a trail cleanup. Enjoy free hotdogs, chips, and water-
melon while helping to beautify our local trails. This event marks the beginning of a summer filled with fun activities, including a Disc Golf Tournament on June 28, a Bear River Float on July 26, and a Bike Rodeo on August 6. Everyone is invited to participate, share ideas, and help build a stronger community. For more information, search for us and visit our Facebook page.
The Soda Springs Youth Service Missionaries assisted the Historical Society at cleaning the Old Pioneer cemetery.
Leaves, branches, and other debris were cleaned out to beautify the cemetery.
Case Williams
Max Hemmert received his 50 year membership.
Members of the Masonic Lodge present Vo-Tech with $1500.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER JUNE 2025
June 2025 Nutrition Article
June weather is approaching, and with that comes extended sun exposure, potential sun burns, and dehydration
TIPS TO SAFELY ENJOY THE SUN THIS SUMMER:
• Apply sun lotion, and REAPPLY often (every 2-3 hours if outside)
• Wear protective eye coverings
° Sun hats with a large brim
° Sunglasses or goggles when swimming
• Wear light layers
° Light weighted layers that are easily removable
• Stay hydrated with plenty of water!
° 8 cups per day recommended (at least)
° Flavor water with:
• Cucumber slices
• Berries
• Lemon or lime
Seasonal foods in June Mangos
• Strawberries
• Watermelons
• Cucumbers
FREE NUTRITION COUNSELING
● Free MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) services available in person, or via telephone with our registered dietitian Vanessa (habla español), services also available in Spanish.
Ask your center staff for details today!
○ Please reach out to our site for help with the following:
■ New medical diagnosis i.e. cancer, diabetes, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, altered taste, fatigue, etc.
■ Food resources - Food banks, pantries, programs, etc.
■ Menu planning, budgeting, and recipe ideas
BRAIN TEASERS
Easy “Restaurant Style” Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Half of an onion diced
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeño
- 1 TBSP lime juice
- 1 TBSP of dried cilantro Fresh is better if you have it
- 1/4 tsp each of salt sugar, and cumin
Directions
• Dice up half of an onion and gather the rest of your ingredients
• Add the ingredients to the blender and pulse to your desired consistency
• The salsa is best if you allow it to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving!
Caribou County Senior Citizens' Menu
Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee *Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!
June 4 - Beef Roast w/ Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dilly Bread, Lemon Bars
June 6- Italian Sandwiches, Mandarins w/ Jello, Potato Chips, Snickerdoodles
June 11- BBQ Chicken Breast, Church Potatoes, Spinach Salad, Peaches, Oatmeal Bread, Coffee Cake
June 13- Tacos, Oranges, Spanish Rice, Mexican Wedding Cake
June 18- Pork Stir Fry, Pineapple/ Mandarins, French Bread, Monster Cookies
June 20- Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Potato Bread, Birthday Cake and Ice Cream*
June 25- Cod w/Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Apples, Sourdough Bread, Cherry Crisp
June 27- Chicken and Stuffing Casserole, Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Cooks Choice
EVENT CALENDARS
SODA SPRINGS/ CARIBOU COUNTY
May 30, Friday Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie –
May 31, Saturday
IDAN-HA Movie –
June 1, Sunday Presbyterian Services
Caribou Bible Church Services Catholic Mass (8:30am) Open Arms Church Services LDS Services Hope Lutheran Church
June 2, Monday
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
June 4, Wednesday Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
IDAN-HA Movie –City Council
June 5, Thursday
Library Story Time (10am) Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm) Addition Recovery Program (7pm)
IDAN-HA Movie
GRACE
June 1, Sunday
LDS Services
Caribou Bible Church (2 pm)
June 2, Monday
Library Story Time (10 am)
June 4, Wednesday
School Board Meeting (7:00 pm)
City Council (6:00 pm)
June 5, Thursday City Council (6:00 pm)
BANCROFT
June 1, Sunday LDS Services
June 2, Monday
Library Story Time (10 am) Board Meeting (6:30 pm)
June 4, Wednesday School Board Meeting
ON THIS DAY
1700 First mastectomy performed in North America at Hôtel-Diew de Québec by royal doctor Michel Sarrazin on sister Marie Barbier del’Assomption (operation is successful)
1886 American pharmacist John Pemberton begins to advertise his patent medicine - Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia
1912 15 young women are fired by Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia for dancing the “Turkey Trot” during their lunch break
1919 Charles Strite files patent for the automatic pop-up toaster
1942 Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s song “White Christmas”, with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers, in just 18 minutes; becomes world’s best-selling single (estimated 100 million copies sold)
1953 Edmund Hillary (NZ) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) are first to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition
1959 Sunders-Roe SR.N1, the first practical hovercraft, performs its first engine run
1960 Everly Brothers single “Cathy’s Clown” hits #1
1969 Britain’s Trans-Arctic expedition makes first crossing of Arctic Sea ice
2015 “Jurassic World”, directed by Colin Trevorrow and starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard premieres in Paris
2018 ABC network cancels TV comedy “Roseanne” after its star Roseanne Barr posts a racist tweet
2019 World’s smallest surviving baby, a girl, discharged from Sharp March Birch Hospital in San Diego after being born 23 weeks weighing 8.6 ounces (245 grams)
BIRTHDAYS
Cindy Cartwright, May 31
Ed Troseth, May 31
Linda Rasmussen, May 31
Jerry Steffensen, June 3
Jamie Checketts, June 4
River Jorgensen, June 8
Lynette Sharp, June 9
Jane Christensen, June 10
Clair Anderson, June 11
Jerry Stoor, June 12
Darell Farnes, June 12
Maryann Preece, June 14
Chad Allred, June 15
Debbie Peck, June 15
Leslie Chamberlain, June 16
Diane Elsmore, June 18
Vicki Philips, June 18
Pat Reidle, June 19
June Mason, June 20
Mary Lee Hamp, June 20
Nancy Smith, June 20
Jay Allred, June 21
Renee Christensen, June 21
Jalene Somsen, June 22
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
Brandon James Carver, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Zhang Chunxiang, Bogota, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to yield or stop upon approach of an emergency or police vehicle, $33.50, costs
$56.50
Timothy James Clark, Roseburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Mistina Marie Davis, Spokane, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Cristian Eduardo Diaz Garcia, Logan, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50
Timoty Adams Graham, Star Valley Ranch, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Hana Marie Haas, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Robert Charles Harmon, Heber City, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
Rachel A Jones, Elwood, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Heather Lynn Kearns, Etna, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Eric Edward Melson, Denver, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Eli Clare Rowney, Lander, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
James Robert Spika, Meridian, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Dillion Ray Tuck, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
SODA SPRINGS POLICE
Jiaze Chen, Waco, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Joseph J Fylstra, Charlotte, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Moriah Frances Marie Godfrey, Soda Springs, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
Richard Louis Johnson, Soda Springs, fail to yield right of way while turning left, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tang Ke, Changsha City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Haobai Li, Beijing City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Tsung-Jua Shen, Minneapolis, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Isaac Charles Smith, McCammon, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Christine H Williams, Weatherford, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE
Suraj Valorossi Baceanu, Portland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Gioia Gerardi, Lafayette, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Griffin R Gillman, Firth, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Lachlan Paul Haacke, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Avery E Johnson, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 David Zaragoza Vanuelos, Taylorsville, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Yiming Shanghai Zhang, Jerzey, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Gregory James Loertscher, Montpelier, no appropriate tag, $135.00. costs $215.00, 18 months probation – Agency: IDF&G
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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
The three high schools in Caribou County will be holding their graduation ceremonies for seniors this week. The North Gem School District, the smallest of the three schools, has the first graduation on Wednesday, May 27, when 14 seniors will receive their honors. Soda Springs High School’s graduation is Friday, May 29, and 8 pm. They will be graduating 50 seniors this year. Grace High School will hold their ceremonies on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 pm, and will have a graduating class of 29.
2005
Timothy Robert Squires, son of Robert and Connie Squires of Soda Springs, graduated Saturday, May 14 from Boise State University with a technology degree from the Health Information Technology School. Tim is a graduate of Soda Springs High School and is currently employed at the BSU Gateway Cetner and plans to remain in Boise at that position for now.
Shawn Reddish, son of Brian and Michele Reddish of Soda Springs, was commissioned a second lieu-
tenant in the Idaho National Guard and pinned by his mother during special services Friday evening, May 13, in the Education Building at Idaho State University. Shawn was in the ROTC and the National Guard at ISU where he graduated Saturday, May 114, with a bachelors degree in sociology. His wife, Sandra, graduated also with a masters degree in speech pathology.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Ron Furnival, MD from Salt Lake City, accompanied by Dale Maughan, RN, paramedic (and nephew of CMH pharmacist Dell Maughan), personally delivered and set up a special pediatric cart at Caribou Memorial Hospital. CMH was one of 12 hospitals in the region which participated in a study involving the emergency treatment of 500 pediatric patients, and received the special cart through a grant from Federal Emergency Medical Services for Children. The cart will be kept in the hospital’s Emergency Room to treat pediatric patients more efficiently and consistently.
1995
Idaho Home Health is pleased to welcome Colleen Sunde, RN, in joining their local Soda Springs home health care team. She will be serving the patients in Soda Springs and surrounding areas. Idaho Home Health is a locally operated home health agency that began providing service
to the residents of Southeastern Idaho in 1997. The Soda Springs office has been operating for just over two years.
Jeff and Matt Silwoski, twin brothers from Soda Springs, have both enlisted in the United States Army and will be departing for Basic Training following graduation. Jeff will report to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri on June 15 for Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training. Following this training, he will also train in the Army Airborne School and the Army Ranger School, which are located at Fort Benning, Georgia. Jeff’s military occupational specialty will be Combat Engineering. Matt will depart on July 20 for Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he will complete Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training and Matt’s follow-up on training will also include the Army Airborne School and the Army Ranger School. Matt’s military occupation specialty will be to serve as a Cavalry Scout. Jeff and Matt are lifelong residents of Soda Springs, and the twin sons of Randy and Stephanie Bowles, also of Soda Springs.
Commencement exercises were held at Boise State University May 13 and 14. Among those graduates from the College of Health Sciences with a bachelor of science degree in environmental health was former Soda Springs resident Bryan Horsburgh. He is the son of Dick and Sudie Horsburgh of Idaho Falls and the grandson
of Helen Tigert and the late Dr. Russell Tigert. Bryan is currently working for the Division of Environmental Quality.
1965 Miss MarGene Hubbard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hubbard of Soda Springs, will participate in graduation exercises at Idaho State University June 6. Miss Hubbard, who attended Brigham Young University her first two years, will receive her associate of science degree in dental hygiene. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard and family will attend the exercises and also a luncheon for graduates and their families on Sunday.
Elder Von Barfuss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Barfuss of Bancroft, has been called to serve a mission for the LDS Church in the Central Atlantic States with headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia. He will enter the Mission Home in Salt Lake City on June 7. Von graduated from North Gem High School last Thursday evening.
About 100 eight grade students visited Pocatello for their “close of school” outing. The students departed by bus and returned by train, and were accompanied by faculty members DeWayne Christensen, Junior High Principal, Gary Gier, Martha Bassett, and Viriginia Muir. Points of interest included a tour of the Journal building, the ISU campus and Zweigart’s meat packing plant.
Reservoir Tour leaves questions; committee announced
There was a flurry of reactions after Rocky Mountain Power initially announced new boating restrictions on Alexander Reservoir several weeks ago. The initial announcement was received by many as indicating that motorboats would be restricted on the reservoir entirely. Members of Rocky Mountain Power met with the public at the second bridge launch site to take questions and address some of the concerns that had been raised, as well as attempt to provide some clarity. Despite the efforts, there was a certain amount of resistance to the idea of watercraft restrictions on the part of many members of the public, and some of the public officials on hand.
There were a number of points of discussion during the meeting, which saw the participation of dozens of locals with interest in water recreation and the management of resources in the county. Among those present at the tour were State Senator Mark Harris, Representative Josh Wheeler, Sheriff Adam Mabey, County Commissioners Mark Mathews and Marty McCullough, representatives of County EMS, Planning and Zoning, and others, as well as many concerned members of the public.
At heart was the issue of bank erosion throughout the reservoir, and the “wake enhanced craft” that RMP believes to be a major contributor to that erosion.
There is erosion on the banks— that much seemed to have been a point of universal agreement. However, the cause and extent of the erosion, as well as the best methods for remediating it, became a back and forth discussion that revolved around questions of how data about the erosion had been gathered and how it should be interpreted.
The erosion had been tracked by the position of posts that had once been embedded in the bank, but were now located in the water, as well as pictures of the area and anecdotal accounts of the shoreline makeup. The narrow part of the western reservoir, just down from the dam, was said by RMP officials to be too narrow to safely avoid wake damage from enhanced craft. The specifics of what is meant by “enhanced” will presumably be one of the components of a formal policy when it is adopted.
The competing erosion vector of high wind, which is obviously a constant issue in the area, was noted by many community members.
Since erosion has been occurring throughout the life of the reservoir, and boat wakes became part of the equation later, the question of how significant the effect of restrictions would be was raised. Skepticism on the part of many in the crowd who used the water for recreation rested in part on the clarity of this data, as well as the fear that any restrictions might lead to further curtailing of recreation on the reservoir in the future.
For Rocky Mountain Power’s part, the issue was about the longterm sustainability of the reservoir for all of its needs, and the potential to prevent the problem from getting worse as much as possible while a solution could be arrived at.
Between those two positions is a summer, and a lot of people wondering how they will be able to spend it.
During the course of the meeting, spokesperson Mark Stenburg noted that the initial announcement had been revised, and that the nature and scope of restrictions was still to be fully determined. He also noted that until signs were posted the policy was not officially set. The final form of the restrictions will be ar-
rived at in part as a result of a committee that RMP plans to assemble to gather input and information on the reservoir’s usage, the needs and interests of the community, and protection of the natural resources involved. According to officials
on site for the tour, the committee will be composed of community members, policymakers, company officials, and other stakeholders. A timeline for the formation of the committee was not available during the meeting last week.
-INDOORThursday, May 29
Friday, May 30 Saturday, May 31
Lilo & Stitch (PG)
A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5) Wednesday, June 4
6:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. (All seats $5)
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Alexander Reservoir narrows to a point where the wakes cause erosion problems.
NOTICES
STATE TIMBER SALE
CR800140,
THOMPSON CREEK TON
A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 3563 Ririe Highway, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, at 11:00 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 for an estimated 53,564 tons of timber, marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $27,601.68 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $276,016.80. The average minimum bid price is $7.20 per TON. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The sale is located within Sections 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 34, Township 6S, Range 40E, B.M., Caribou County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at Timber Sale Advertisement App - Department of Lands (idaho.gov) or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website.
The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law.
If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 525-7167 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529.
Publication commenced: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Publication completed: Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Police Auction of Unclaimed Towed Vehicles, sealed bid auction, bids to be accepted at Soda Springs City Hall by City Clerk Andrea Haderlie, 9 W 2nd S, Soda Springs, ID 83276 from June 9th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. until June 10th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Bids to be opened at close of auction.
-1997 black Big Tex Gooseneck flatbed trailer, with broken 8’ gooseneck with 36’ flatbed trailer, VIN number 4K8GX3626V1616270, license plate Oklahoma BT2883. Registered Owner- Hunter Lee Gonzales, 429 S Osage St, Ponca City, OK 74601. Starting bid- $6600 resulting from tow costs, storage fees, and administrative fees. -2017 gray Chevrolet Silverado, odometer unknown, VIN number 1GCVKREC2HZ217306, license plate 3C1936, no keys with vehicle. Registered OwnerDavid A. Walker, 1217 Nijinsky Place, Soda Springs, ID 83276. Starting bid- $4300 resulting from tow costs, storage fees, and administrative fees. -1999 tan Cadillac DeVille, odometer unknown, VIN number 1G6KD54Y4XU746760, license plate 1BBY320. Registered Owner- Linda M. Rupp, 3806 Jason Ave, Pocatello, ID 83204. Starting bid- $3000 resulting from tow costs, storage fees, and administrative fees.
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City of Soda Springs Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project
RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed
Bids for construction of the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project will be received by the City of Soda Springs, at Soda Springs City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276, until 5:00 pm local time on June 4, 2025.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Child Pedestrian Safety Project to improve pedestrian routes to school by adding sidewalk to eliminate gaps for children to have safe routes to school.
OBTAINING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS: Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained on or after May 19, 2025 at Soda Springs City Hall. Upon receipt of the Contract Documents Bidders will be placed on the plan holders list. Acknowledgment on the plan holders list is mandatory for all bidders.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
Soda Springs City Hall 9 West 2nd South Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 (208) 547-2600
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be not be held for this project.
BID SECURITY: Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified cashier's check or a corporate bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the City of Soda Springs in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The Successful BIDDER will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount not less than 100% of the contract price.
ADDRESS AND MARKING OF
BID: The envelope enclosing the bid shall be sealed and addressed to the City of Soda Springs and delivered or mailed to City of Soda Springs, 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner with the name and address of the bidder and shall bear the words "Bid for," followed by the Project title per the Contract Documents and the date and hour of opening of bids. The certified or cashier’s check, money order, or bidder's bond shall be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Refer to “Instructions to Bidders” for additional submittal requirements.
LABOR REQUIREMENTS: The attention of Bidders is directed to the applicable federal and state requirements regarding conditions of employment to be observed.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION:
All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed, in writing, to the ENGINEER for the project. It shall be understood,
however, that no interpretations of the specifications will be made by telephone.
OWNER Soda Springs City Hall 9 West 2nd South Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 Telephone: (208) 547-2600 askinner@sodaspringsid.com
ENGINEER
Forsgren Associates, Inc. Contact: Dave Noel, P.E. Telephone: (208) 356-9201 dnoel@forsgren.com
OWNER’S RIGHTS
RESERVED: The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, if in the best interest of the OWNER.
Austin W. Robinson, Mayor Publish: May 22 and May 29, 2025 #1099-05-22-29-25-T2
NOTICE OF BUDGET
HEARING
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 148
Grace Jt. School District Caribou, Franklin & Bannock Counties, Idaho
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Jt. School District No. 148, Caribou, Franklin and Bannock Counties, Idaho, will be held on Wednesday June 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Black Canyon Elementary School, at which a meeting there shall be a public hearing on the maintenance and operations to amend the 2025-2026 budget and set the maintenance and operations budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
A copy of the proposed budget as determined by the Board of Trustees is available for public inspection at the School District Office at 605 South 4th West, Grace, Idaho, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from the date of this notice, Monday thru Thursday, until the date of the hearing.
This budget hearing is called pursuant to Section 33-801, Idaho Code as amended.
Billie Ann Straatman Clerk
Grace School District No. 148
Caribou, Franklin & Bannock Counties, Idaho
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on the 9ch day of June 2025 at 6: 15 P .M., at City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, for the purpose to consider a City
Municipal Code Amendment to the Zoning Definitions, the codes amended are as follows:
17.08.015 - Adult Day Care
17.08.100 - Automobile sales lot.
17.08.110 - Automobile service station
17.08.150 - Boarding house.
17.08.225 - Church or Place of Religious Worship: 17.08.262 - Daycare. 17.08.263 - Daycare Center, Group Daycare Facility, Family Daycare Center, Preschool. A. Daycare Center: B. Group Daycare Facility: C. Family Daycare Center: D. Preschool:
17.08.320 - Dwelling, singlefamily.
17 .08.340 - Dwelling unit.
17.08.440 - Home occupation. 17 .08.445 - Hotel, Motel or Inn.
17.08.485 - Long Term Care facilities 17.08.560 - Motel. 17.08.633 -- Preschool 17 .08.655 - School 17.08.668-- Service Station & Repair. 17.08.761-Vehicle/Equipment Sales & Rental Lot
A full copy of this Code Amendment is available at City Hall. 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 chelsevd@ 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 19th day of May 2025.
Chelsey Davids, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1103-05-29-06-05-25-T2
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on the 9th day of June 2025 at 6:05 P.M., at City Hall located at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, Idaho, for the purpose to consider a City Municipal Code Amendment to the allowed and conditional uses in R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones, the codes amended are as follows: 17 .20.020 Permitted uses. 17 .20.030 Conditional uses. 17.24.020 Permitted uses. 17.24.030 Conditional uses. 17.28.020 Permitted uses. 17.28.030 Conditional uses. A full copy of this Code Amendment is available at City Hall. 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 c he lseyd@sodasprin gsid. 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 19th day of May 2025.
Chelsey Davids, Planning & Zoning Secretary #1102-05-29-06-05-25-T2
Grace senior Class of 2025
Alexandra Andrus
Allee Roberts
Aspen Thomas
Braden Kimball
Breanna Heer
Brett Hobbs
Bryant Jensen
Carson Reeves
Carson Welch
Carter Kendall
Cally Coleman Derek Hill
Ellie Robbins
Evie Olenslager
Faith Smith
Lydia Hamilton
Jack Eddins
Jacob Kingsford
Jamison
Karlie Christensen Kate Williams
Kaylum
Mason Partain
Norma Tedrow
Riley Wood Tate Williams
Trevor Mathews
Trinity Corder
Van Gass Laexin
Wyatt
Zakery
Best Wishes to Our Graduates From These Community Leaders & Businesses
Lallatin Food Town Your Hometown Grocer Congratulations Graduates!
39 W. 2nd S. • 208-547-3177
City of Soda Springs Office Mayor and Council
Best Wishes to Class of ‘25 9 West 2nd South • 208-547-2600
~ Mountain States Insurance
For All Your Insurance Needs
Best Wishes to the Class of 25’ 30 E. 2nd S. • 208-547-2141
~ Soda Sip Soda, Coffee & Sweets
Congratulations Class of 25’ 210 S 3rd W. • 208-909-5114
~ Flying S Title & Escrow
Congratulations Graduates! 241 S. Main St. #1 • 208-547-4321
~ Bayer
Congratulations Class of 2025! Wishing You Nothing but the Best!
Highland Milling - Bancroft Oat and Grain Processing
161 W. 2nd N. • 208-648-0954
~ Itafos
“Congratulations Class of 2025! Wishing You the Best of Luck in Your Future from the Itafos Conda Team!”
~ Ireland Bank
Best Wishes to the Class of 2025 98 W. 2nd S. • 208-547-2191
~ The Idaho Enterprise Serving Caribou County Since 2024
Best of Luck Class of 2025 208-766-4773
~ JR Inn You Did It! Congratulations 179 W. 2nd S. • 208-547-3366
~ London Drug
Locally owned, Locally Operated, Locally Loved 6 South Main • 208-425-3766
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Reid’s Plumbing & Heating Locally Owned & Operated 180 S. 3rd E. • 208-547-4466
~ Caribou Medical Center & Clinics
Best Wishes Graduates
300 S. 3rd W. • 208-547-3341
~ Farm Bureau Insurance
Congratulations Class of 2025 170 S. 2nd E. • 208-547-3315
~ City of Bancroft Office Mayor and Council
Best Wishes on Your Next Adventure Class of 2025 95 S. Main • 208-648-7648
~ Helena Agri
Would Like to Congratulate The Class of 2025
Best Wishes to You All
~ Scoular Co. - Bancroft Congratulations, Graduates! 125 2nd E. Ave • 208-648-7741
Alexandra Andrus Allee Roberts Aspen Thomas Braden Kimball
Breanna Heer
Brett Hobbs Bryant Jensen
Carson Reeves Carson Welch Carter Kendall
Cally Coleman
Derek Hill Ellie Robbins Evie Olenslager
Faith Smith Lydia Hamilton Jack Eddins Jacob Kingsford
Jamison Smith
Joslyn Newby
Karlie Christensen
Kate Williams Kaylum Balczewski Kenadi Anderson Kenna Judd Landon Moss Laexin Van Gass Lilly Gilbert
Mason Partain Norma Tedrow Riley Wood Tate Williams
Trevor Mathews Trinity Corder Wyatt Evans
Zakery Smith
less stable or permanent populations.
committed to keeping the history of the town available to the public, and preserved for future generations.
If you for some reason just haven’t made your way to Chesterfield, it’s a quick drive north of Bancroft on the way to the reservoir named for the townsite. It’s a fun mix of living history and the preserved past, with as many family legends and stories as you’d ever want to hear. Each of the cabins provides a great and informative look into the lifestyle and living conditions of the settlers to the area more than a century and a quarter ago. Guides like Steve Jensen, at the Denmark Jensen Cabin, have an amazing depth of knowledge about the original construction of the structures in town, as well as the history of the settlement of the site itself. As the history is very steeped in the shared history of the expansions of Mormon settlement outside of Salt Lake, there are better records than are sometimes the case in early western settlements with
Steve is happy to talk about what brought his forbears to Chesterfield, and so are the other guides, like Chester Call descendent Scott Barney, whose relatives lived in the Chester Cabin within the living memory of some residents. As the distance to those events of the past increase, the connection to them only grows. One thing that you’ll notice as you make your way through Chesterfield is that as many older folks as there are around, there are just as many kids, many of whom are learning the stories that are told sitting on rocking chairs in the Chesterfield shade. The efforts of the community to preserve and maintain the townsite are impressive, but they can always use more help. So the next time you head through, be sure to stop and stay awhile. And the next time you think about it, stop by even if you aren’t necessarily heading through!
SPORTS Rodeo results will be
With so much going on over the weekend, there isn’t room for everything. The Rodeo results for the District Rodeo will be available for next week’s paper, once we have had a chance to process this weekend’s event and awards.
Jack Jensen has been a volunteer at the site for twenty or so years.
Linda Millier has been volunteering for about five years. Her great great grandparents were among the original settlers.
Steve Jensen has been restoring the Denmark Jensen cabin over the last 27 years.
Scott, Sharla, Jared, Chris, Joe, and Abbey Barney at the Chester Call cabin.
The Monday auction is a busy event in Chesterfield.
The “Old Brick Store” is one of the central points of interest in town.
The Holbrook Store stayed packed all afternoon long as visitors sought cold drink, treats, and information.
The site of the Denmark Jensen cabin.
Spring All County Honors
BY JODY REEVES
Another school year has come and gone in Caribou County and there have been plenty of great performances by our student athletes. In an effort to continue to spotlight some of the best we will honor our spring sports stars in this week’s edition.
Baseball/Softball
We are not going to delve too deeply into these teams. For those that are unaware Soda Springs is the only school in the county that fields a baseball or softball team. So by default both teams starting line-ups would make up the first team honors. With that being said we would like to congratulate both the Cardinals Boys as well as the Lady Cardinals on great seasons where they were able to pick up some wins that in previous years they may not have. Though we will not list out a first and second all county team we will still award a player of the year. For baseball our player of the year goes to Kyen Kirby. Kirby was able to finish in the top three players on the team in nearly every statistical category. Kirby led the team in stolen bases (13), runs (22), hits (21) and batting average (0.350). Kirby also spent a fair amount of time on the mound pitching for the Cardinals. Kirby graduated but finished his high school career with a season he can be proud of.
The race for player of the year amongst the Lady Cardinals was a tight one. Two girls stood out a little more than the others and the separation in those two were razor thin. In the end we gave the nod to the sophomore Aiyana Davis. Davis led the Lady Cardinals in hits (36), runs (36), on base percentage (0.737) with a batting average of 0.643. Like Kirby, for the boy’s team, Davis also spent some time pitching where she also performed well. Davis just wrapped up her sophomore season and will be back to help the Lady Cardinals next season.
Golf
This season’s golfers performed well all season long. The boy’s and girl’s teams from Grace and Soda Springs were among the top teams in the state. Many of the top players in the county jockeyed for the top position throughout the year. With so many quality players in the county it made it very difficult to pick our top golfer of the year in both the boys and girls divisions as well as the rest of our all county teams.
In the boys division the overall top golfer came down to a pair of senior Grizzlies. Each player took a turn at being the top golfer of the week this season. When it all shook out we selected the players that finished with the best score in both the district and state tournament. This year’s top boy golfer is Jamie Smith from Grace. Smith is a four year player that has contributed to the team and progressed each year. Smith along with his two senior teammates will leave a huge hole to be filled on the Grizzlies golf team.
The girls division saw several girls in contention for player of the year. Three girls in particular rose to the top and dueled it out every week. Each of the three top girls could make a case for the top golfer of the year but we can only choose one. This year’s top girl golfers goes to Kamryn Mansfield of Grace. Although in the final tournament of the year the state championship Mansfield finished behind one of the other local girls Kamryn spent the vast majority of the season with the best scores. Mansfield, a junior, still has one more season left in her high school career and no doubt will be in the running for top player once again next season.
The rest of our all county teams consist of several very skilled golfers many of which will be back next season to compete and contend for more accolades.
Boys Player Of The Year:
Jamison Smith (Grace)
Boys First Team:
Tate Williams (Grace)
Keathen Edwards (Grace)
Kayden Petersen (Soda Springs)
Preston Ozburn (Soda Springs)
Girls Player Of The Year:
Kamryn Mansfield (Grace)
Girls First Team:
Karlie Christensen (Grace)
Jayden Parker (Soda Springs)
Tara Vedder (Soda Springs)
Shaston Lloyd (Grace)
Track And Field
There were several inspiring performances this season for our local track and field teams. With the wide variety of events and the high number of athletes involved in the county we split the kids into several different categories. This year we will award a top track athlete and a top field athlete for both boys and girls. In addition to those honors we will name a top athlete as well as a runner up in each of the following categories, distance, sprints, hurdles, jumping and throwing.
Starting with the boys our Field Athlete of the Year goes to Cole Garbett. This was one of the easier selections. Garbett has dominated in the shot put and discus all season long winning the majority of the meets he attended and finished his season placing second at state in both events. Garbett just finished his junior campaign and will be back for another run at a state championship next season.
Next up is our boys Track Athlete of the Year. That honor goes to Degan Stoor of Soda Springs. Stoor, who specialized in hurdles finished his career with a state championship in the 110 meter distance. Stoor was also a member of several of the Cardinals relay teams. Stoor’s speed and leadership will be missed next season.
Our girls Field Athlete of the Year goes to Rosie Har-
ris of Soda Springs. Harris excelled at both the high jump and the pole vault and finished the year on the podium in both. Harris will head into her senior year with a lot of hope and expectations to improve on this year’s season.
In the girls Track Athlete of the Year another easy selection was made with the winner being Cally Coleman of Grace. Coleman pushed herself all season long in the mid and long distance races breaking many school records along the way. Coleman finished her career at the state tournament with a first place finish in the 1600 meter race while placing well in both the 800 and 3200 meter races. Coleman set a high bar for next year’s athletes to try and match.
The remainder of our track and field honors are listed below. Congratulations to all of this year’s athletes for our All County selections.
Boys Thrower of the year: Cole Garbett (Soda Springs)
Runner up: Carson Reeves (Grace)
Girls Thrower of the year: Soleil Somsen (Soda Springs)
Runner up: Tessica Jorgensen (Grace)
Boys jumper of the year: Jack Eddins (Grace)
Runner up: Landon Martinsen (Soda Springs)
Girls Jumper of the year: Rosie Harris (Soda Springs)
Runner up: Kallie Stoddard (Grace)
Boys Hurdler of the year: Degan Stoor (Soda Springs)
Runner up: Landon Moss (Grace)
Girls Hurdler of the year: Bella Eddins (Grace)
Runner up: Layla Torman (Soda Springs)
Boys Sprinter of the year: Braden Kimball (Grace)
Runner up: Carter Mecham (Grace)
Girls Sprinter of the year: Madilyn Kempe (Soda Springs)
Runner up: Gracie Christensen (North Gem)
Boys Distance runner of the year: Adrian Mejia (Grace)
Runner up: Landon Mondenhauer (Soda Springs)
Girls Distance runner of the year: Cally Coleman (Grace)
Runner up: Brooklyn Porter (Grace)
All County girls golfer of the year Kamryn Mansfield.
All County boys golfer of the year Jamie Smith.
All County baseball player of the year Kyen Kirby.
All County softball player of the year Aiyana Davis.
All County girls field athlete of the year Rosie Harris.
All County boys track athlete of the year Degan Stoor.
All County boys field athlete of the year Cole Garbett.
All County girls track athlete of the year Cally Coleman.