Soda Springs Bank Property Exchange Sparks Resident Debate
A Salisbury area resident notes opposition in Soda Springs to exchanging city property on Main Street for Idaho First National Bank land. Proponents cite aesthetic and economic benefits while critics warn of precedent and remodeling costs, with public hearings signaling continued town debate.
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Idaho First National Bank
Soda Springs
Idaho First National
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Sporiing
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Sun
Frye
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Second Street South
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Ag Instructor Attends IVATA Summer Conference
John Leroy Johnson, vocational agriculture instructor at North Gem High School Bancroft, attended the Idaho Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association conference. IVATA, with over 60 instructors and 5,300 students, held a week session at College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls campus focusing on training in field and range crop identification and other ag topics.
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John Leroy Johnson
Vocation Ag
North Gem
Bancroft
Idaho Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
IVATA
Vo. Ag
Idaho
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls
74 Percent of Americans Say They Cant Understand Government
U S Senator James McClure discusses public sentiment on federal size and waste, citing polls from 2010 and 1976. He notes Idahoans’ concern over government growth and calls for continued congressional votes against federal encroachment.
Idaho Vocational Association Honors New Officers
The IVATA, a division of the Idaho Vocational Association, elected new officers for the coming year. President Keith Hyatt of Payette, Vice President Perry Robinson of Rexburg, Executive Secretary Fred Faluks of Parma, Public Relations Director Rick Waitley of Kuna, and Membership Chairman Eldon Betz of Meridian were named. The week featured awards presentations and business sessions for vocational instructors.
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Tion
IVATA
Idaho Vocational Association
IVA
Keith Hyatt
Payette
Perry Robinson
Rexburg
Fred Faluks
Parma
Rick Waitley
Kuna
Eldon Betz
Meridian
Grace High Football Schedule for Grace
Grace High schedules include Malad at Grace on Sept. 3 7 30 p m Preston at Preston Sept 10 7 30 p m West Side at West Side Sept 17 1 30 p m Kimberly at Grace Sept 24 7 30 p m Soda Springs at Grace Oct 8 7 30 p m Aberdeen at Aberdeen Oct 15 7 30 p m West Side at West Side Oct 22 7 30 p m No games Oct 1 and Oct 29 American Falls at American Falls Nov 5 1 30 p m enrollment totals 198 with 47 sophomores 51 seniors 50 juniors 50 freshmen
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Grace High
Thayne Keele
Johnson Robinson
Tom Robinson
Malad
Grace
Preston
West Side
Kimberly
Soda Springs
Aberdeen
American Falls
Women's Softball Wraps Up Season in Soda Springs
The Soda Springs Women's Softball Association closed its season with league and tournament play ending August 20. League winners were Simplot, Kerr McGee 2nd, Bancroft 3rd, Beker 4th, and Sportsmanship to Simplot. Invitational winners were Einzingers 1st, Brouhims 2nd, Adams Trucking 3rd, Kerr McGee 4th, and Simplot Ltd. Questions about prizes contact 425 885 after 5 50.
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Soda Springs Women’s Softball Association
Simpletist
Kerr McGee
Bancroft 3d
Beker
Einzingers
Brouhims
Monipher
Adams Trucking
Afton
Simplot Ltd
Farm Line Will Take Calls On Land Use
Washington DC telephones open on August 25 for the Farm Line program. A panel led by Senator Jim McClure and other officials will discuss land use and resource allocation with callers, focusing on rising urban encroachment on farmland and its impact on food and fiber production.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Agriculture Council of America
E.D.T
Jim McClure
Idaho
Congress
Departments of Interior and Agriculture
Public Meeting on BLM Land Use Planning
At the request of mining, agricultural and other interests, the Bureau of Land Management will hold a public meeting at Soda Springs High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. August 31. The meeting will discuss the inventory phase of the land use planning program for Cary, Bear Lake, Franklin and southeast Idaho counties. All are invited to attend and share resource knowledge to help develop a plan meaningful for residents and resources.
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Bureau of Land Management
Soda Springs High School
Carybou
Bear Lake
Franklin
Idaho
Registration for Grace Kindergarten at Grace Elementary
Time for registering your kindergarten child is Friday August 27 at Grace Elementary School Trl. Share with friends who have kindergarten age children to help inform others about this program.
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Grace Elementary School
Immunization Clinic Planned by Southeastern District Health Dept
The Southeastern District Health Department will hold an immunization clinic on Thursday September 2 in the Public Health Nurse’s office at the Courthouse from 8 to 10. Infants may begin immunizations at two months old. Children starting Kindergarten in the fall should receive a booster of DPT and polio. All vaccines are available at the clinic and should be completed before school starts.
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Pebble Bridge Closure Planned for September Dates
The Pebble Bridge over the Portneuf River ten miles north of Lava Hot Springs will be closed September 13 to 17 for joint Caribou County and US Forest Service work to increase weight capacity. The Pebble Creek Road bridge will be impassable, so recreationists should avoid the area and farmers and ranchers with access needs should plan accordingly.
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Portneuf River
Lava Hot Springs
Pebble Creek
Free Fair Day At Blackfoot For Handicapped
The Eastern Idaho State Fair and Ray Cammack Shows invite mentally challenged adults and children and special education classes to a free day at the fair on Wednesday September 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The child and one adult receive free admission and free rides at the rides. A passes table will be at the main gate on Park Street. children must be accompanied by a parent guardian or teacher.
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Park Street
Phosphate Firms Contribute Major Tax Share in Caribou
Officials note Southeastern Idaho phosphate mining and processing will not drastically change in 25 years. Four to five new mines may open by 2000 as existing deposits deplete. In Caribou County phosphate firms pay about 42 percent of the county tax base, with Power and Bingham counties showing sizable shares.
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Millestd
Fairview
Wyoming
Pocatello
Idaho
U. S. Air Force
LDS Church
Japan
Brigham Young University
Idaho State University
Marsh Valley
Clark County
Las Vegas
Nevada
Grace
Millward
Grace First Ward
Grace Barratt
Tle
Caribou County
Power County
Bingham County
U.S. Bureau of
Make It With Wool Contest Seeks Wool Creators Statewide
The Auxiliary to the Woolgrowers Association sponsors the Make It Yourself With Wool Contest open to ages ten and up. Entries must be 100 percent wool or at least 70 percent wool with up to 30 percent synthetic. District contests in Idaho lead to a state meet in Idaho Falls November 14 16 with finalists flying to Monterey California for national judging. Grand prizes include a 15 day trip to Me. Idaho State Director Mrs F G Brailsford invites questions and rules.
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Woolgrowers. Association
Make
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Monterey
California
America
Mea
F G Brailsford
Buhl
BLM Sends Revenue Check To State Idaho
BLM State Director Bill Mathews announced a check for 415 120 35 was sent to the State of Idaho for the past six months. The bulk of the sum 243 225 85 comes from Mineral Leasing receipts including oil and gas and phosphate leases. The Taylor Granny Act grazing fees add 137 491 23 and 24 403 27 comes from public lands sales. Funds are distributed by the State Treasurer to counties and to the State Department of Education.
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Bureau of Land Management
Idaho
BLM
Bill Mathews
Mathews
State Department of Education
Native of Soda Springs Celebrates 95th Birthday
Tessie Larsen of Soda Springs marked her 95th birthday on August 24 at Caribou Memorial Nursing Home. Born August 24, 1881 to James Catt Wits, she is survived by sons Elliott of Pocatello and Clyde of Soda Springs.
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Soda Springs
Tessie Larsen
Caribou Memorial Nursing Home
Mrs Larsen
James Catt Wits Larsen
Elliott Larsen
Pocatello
Clyde Larsen
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Gene G. Millward
Gene Millward
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Grace School Board
C. D. Simmons
Wall Street Journal
Census Bureau
Robert M. Teeter
Market Opinion Research Corporation
Winmer
Simplot
Beck
Lsft
Larry Weaver
Shirley Gender
Bonnie Morgan
Deanna Hawker
Julie Truchot
Judy Brown
Renee Erickson
Wendy Weaver
Linda Christiansen
Patti Freeman
Women’s Softball Association
Grace Kindergarten
Pebble Bridge
Blackfoot
Caribou
Idaho Mining Association
Joosle Larsen
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