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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
10
Local officials report a breached dam drained a small storage reservoir feeding a hatchery. Emergency crews used pumps and a tanker to restore water flow and moved fish to state facilities in Ameri and Mackay. Residents aided the response effort and tanker water transport was coordinated with district officers.
Rod Chapter paid tribute to longtime member Mrs. John Maxwell at a recent gathering in New Plymouth. The event featured a Last Roundup theme with officers installed, including Clifford Jones as game warden and Joseph C. Newman’s role, with Mrs Lea Williamson set to install officers on April 20 at 8 p.m. The gathering included numerous attendees and a serving table managed by a group of local women.
The Fish and Game department has acquired 104 public access sites plus 11 public fishing units including Winchester Lake Spring Valley Reservoir Horseshoe Bend and Caldwell Ponds. Some sites were created by the department such as Horsethief Lake and Elk River Reservoir while others like Sand Dunes Lakes and Henrys Lake access were taken over by the Parks Department after department development. Easter guests at the Jim Lansberry home included multiple area families from Pocatello.
Idaho’s back country holds thousands of mountain lakes from one to over 300 acres. The Idaho Fish and Game Dept has cataloged and evaluated about 1900 lakes, with a fish planting program started in 1947 ensuring good fishing when trout feed. Access ranges from direct roads to 20 mile hikes. lakes attract photographers and nature lovers alike. Lava Springs hosts about 30 springs feeding a mineral rich pool once used by Indians.
Top five bowling teams and individual high games and series noted for week ending April 12. Overnight guests, Daughters of Utah Pioneers meeting, visitors from Pocatello, and a card of thanks follow. Also a safety reminder on rear vision mirrors and a quip about vacation activity.
The Bonneville Power Administration posted a 1967 fiscal year record with 44 billion kilowatt hours sold and total revenues reaching $110.164 million. Energy mix shows 42 percent to public utilities and major buyers include Seattle City Light, Snohomish PUD, Pacific Power and Light, Kaiser Aluminum, Reynolds Metals, and Aluminum Company of America. Firm energy rose 44 percent while non firm grew 14 percent, with overall energy sale prices averaging 2.38 mills per kWh. Affected costs allocated debt repayment of $494.352 million.
In accordance with Idaho law a 1960 Olds Holiday four door sedan with ID ROTA 10421 will be auctioned for cash to the highest bidder. The public sale occurs on the Caribou County Courthouse rear parking lot at 2 p.m. Monday April 22, 1968. Sheriff Ralph J Marriott, Caribou County Idaho. Public notice 18.
In the Idaho Caribou district court Elaine Chaffee files for divorce from Lorenzo Lee Chaffee. The summons notes a twenty day response period and requests appearance and pleading within that time. Clerk Kenneth M. Fowler signs the March 27 1968 seal. Attorney Wallace M. Transtrum represents the plaintiff in Soda Springs.
Caribou County Commissioners invite bids from all insurance agencies for a public liability policy of 300 000 covering county properties including the Fair Grounds. Bids due May 10 at 5 00 p m in Clerk’s office. Bids opened May 13 at 10 00 a m. Board may accept or reject any bids. Also includes summons in Civil No 1728 Kleinhan s vs Kleinhan s with appearance deadlines noted.
The record includes a divorce plea for Wesley A. Kleanhans and multiple public notices. It lists an annual school trustees election for Joint School District No. 190 with polling sites in Soda Springs and Grays Lake, and a probate hearing for Mary Burney Shahan with date set for April 19, 1968 in Soda Springs.
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