U P and L Buys Bear River Dam Site for Idaho Power Plant
Utah Power and Light Co initiates plans to build a dam on the Bear River near Soda Springs Idaho to create a 40 000 acre foot reservoir spanning about 1650 acres for an electric generating plant. No firm construction dates were announced while the firm holds a permit from the Caribou Water Development Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Power & Light Co
Soda Springs
Idaho
Salt Lake City
Caribou Water Development Company
Soda Third Grade Xmas Program At Soda Springs
Third grades union to present a Christmas Eve story set in 1818 Obendorf Austria. Students perform carols old and new and recount the creation of Silent Night. Free admission. program on December 19 at 7 30 p m at Thirkill School.
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Soda Springs
Grace Girl Wins Voice Of Democracy
Grace Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Sibert of Tacy, won second place in the county level Voice of Democracy script writing contest. LaMar Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alma Bassett of Soda Springs, earned third place. Gilbert’s taped script advances to the VFW district contest against winners from Pocatello Blackfoot American Falls McCammon Shelley and Montpelier.
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Cindy Gilbert
Don Sibert TACY
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Ralph, Christensen
Scott
V.F.W. tth
V.F.W. Post
Pocatello
Blackfoot
American Falls
McCammon
Shelley
Montpelier
Local Contest Announces Prizes for Christmas Week Event
The notice outlines prizes of 25, 15 and 10 dollars for first to third places. Judging occurs in the evening before Christmas. The specific day is to be announced later and the event will run on Grace Street with residents urged to participate.
Idaho Stake Girls Volleyball Tournament Winners Named
The 15 teams competed December 7 and 8 at the Junior High Gym under Stake Volleyball Specialist Peggy Rosdahl. The Beehives 2nd Ward led by Cindy Kollar won over Grays Beehives with Liz Sibkins, defeating Banero Sue Barfuss to claim 1st place. Unity award honored Kiteohnson for sportsmanship. Referees included Roberta Titcomb and others.
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Idaho Stake
Stake
Peggy Rosdahl
Behive
Cindy Kollar
Grays Ieehives
Liz
Sib
kins
Banero
Sue Barfuss
Grays
Lake
whic
Kiteohnson
Roberta Titcomb
Nulene Wistisen
Karen Stoor
Kitty Johnson
Elaine Wilde
Win A Grab At the Money Tree In Soda Springs Saturday
The second of three drawings in Soda Springs Merchants Money Tree promotion will occur Saturday at 1 00 p m from City Hall steps. Winners last week included Karol Stevens with a 50 gift certificate and Mona Myers with a 25 gift certificate.
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Soda Springs Merchants Money Tree
City Hall
Karol Stevens
Mona Myers
Stevens
Merchants’ Committee
Margaret Skeers
KBRV Radio
City. Hall
Soda Springs
Division Manager for Intermountain Gas Promoted
Philip D. Bordeaux named Manager of the Skyline Division for Intermountain Gas Company based in Pocatello. He has served as assistant division manager in Boise since 1972 and earlier held posts in customer relations and management across the system. Bordeaux and his wife plan to move to Pocatello in January 1974 with daughters Cheri and Michele.
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Philip D. Bordeaux
Skyline
Intermountain Gas Company
Pocatello
R.D. Grimm
Chubbucky American’ Falls
Aberdeen
Eastern Idaho
Bordeaux
Boise High School
Idaho State University
Boise ‘State College
Cheri
Michele
Conda Soldier Promoted in Germany After Reforger V
Curtis W. Lish of Conda Idaho has been promoted to Army Specialist while serving with the 903rd Maintenance Company in Nellingen Germany. He joined Allied troops in Exercise Reforger V October 10 to 16. The exercise involved U S and NATO forces testing reception equipment assembly and deployment procedures.
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NELLINGEN
GERMANY
Curtis W. Lish
Curtis “Lish
Conda
Idaho
Lish
903rd
NATO
U.S
Canada
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mind For Traffic Safety Urges Caution at Intersections
A traffic safety notice warns drivers that running caution lights can lead to or worsen accidents. The campaign emphasizes safe behavior for all road users and stresses awareness at intersections.
Grace Library Receives 4 H Club Donations
Four Grace 4 H Clubs led by Mary Allen organize a cooked foods sale to raise funds for the Grace Library Community Improvement Project. Eleven Gem Candy and Tasty Bakers members donate 15 dollars for library grounds beautification, presenting to Charlotte Peterson Library Board Chair and Grace Literary Club leaders Vivian Simmons and others.
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Grace
Mary, Allen
Charlotte Peterson Library Board
Grace Literary Club
Literary Club
Vivian Simmons
Grace Library
Gem Candy
Tasty Bakers Clubs
Cindy Gilbert
Susan Varley
Géim’Dandy Club
Pamela C Lanay Mickelson
RaNae Thompson
Robyn
Millward
Jayne Condie
Jackie Spencer
Robyn Campbell
Mary Mowery
Cindy Moriarty
Bakers ‘Club
Soda Springs High School One Act Earns Superior Rating
Soda Springs High School drama earned three superior ratings at the state drama festival with Rise and Shine and other acts advancing. Cast includes Rod Sorensen Chris Langdon Randy Fac er Ginny Danedion Judy Sibbettrham Aris Langdon Serious solo Cindy Swa and Angus Barnes. After Christmas the department will present Rise and Shine and Sunday Costs 3 Pesos for public viewing. The Soda Springs Public Library will have holiday hours and new books listed.
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Soda. Springs
Rod Sorensen
Chris Langdon
Randy,Facer
Ginny Danedion
Soda
Judy Sibbettrham
Aris Langdon
Cindy Swa
Angus Barnes
Rise and Shine
Chamber Asks No Abrupt Firing Of City Employees
In the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce last regular meeting a letter was sent to the new mayor and city council asking that no city employees be terminated without a thorough study of the impact on city operations. The note highlights the City Superintendent of Water and Electricity as a key official to consider prior to any actions.
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Soda Springs
Mining Association Questions Governor's Wilderness Stance
The Tolaho Mining Association questions Governor Cecil Andrus about his Idaho primitive areas and Salmon River stance. It cites 2,800 participants in Forest Service workshops showing 69 percent favored no wilderness classification and 78 percent for Salmon River no classification. The association accuses Andrus of ignoring public sentiment and cites economic concerns and poverty data in Idaho.
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BOISE
Idaho
Tolaho Mining Association
Cecil Andrus
Salmon River
Association
U.S .Forest Service
mining association
primis
IMA
AJ. Teske
Idaho State University
Boise State College
University of Idaho
Washington State University
Utah State University
State Department of Special Services
Taxes Due Date Revised to December 20
County Treasurer Doris Irving announced this week that all personal taxes are due in her office by December 20, not December 24 as previously advertised. The change reflects a new law shifting payment deadlines from the fourth Monday in December to December 20.
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Doris Irving
Soda Wrestler Takes First At Am Falls Meet
Scott Robinson undefeated in 167 pound class to win the Am erican Falls tournament as Soda earns team title. Oz burne second at 145, Rasmussen third at 98, Rasmus sen third at 112. Aberdeen High School leads with 97 points, followed by Marsh Valley 94 and Filer 66.
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Scott Robinson
American Falls
Scott
Mark Ozburne
Rod Rasmussen
Wayne Rasmussen
Aberdeen High School
Marsh Valley
Filer
Deco
Soda Springs
Malad
Grace
Christmas Dinner Scheduled for Senior Citizens
A Christmas dinner for senior citizens is set for Saturday at Thirkill School. Attendees will enjoy a meal followed by bingo.
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Thirkill
County Attorney Resigns Position
Wallace Transtrum Caribou County Prosecuting Attorney resigns effective January 14 to pursue private business. He told the Caribou County Commissioners his departure ends the county fiscal year and cited private business as the reason.
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Wallace Transtrum
Caribou County
Transtrum
Ideal wife knows when husband wishes to be compelled
A provocative remark discusses a spouse who recognizes moments when her husband desires coercion to act against his will. The line highlights gendered power dynamics and manipulation within marriage.
Athletic events schedule for Westside, Bear Lake and Grace
Readable schedule lists high school basketball games on Friday December 14 with Westside at Soda and wrestling matches also on Friday December 14 Bear Lake at Montpelier and Grace at Soda on Wednesday December 19.
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Westside
Soda
Bear Lake
Montpelier
Grace
Grace Basketball Schedule Frid ay Sat December Declo
Grace and Dee Ileana eye American Falls play December 19 at Soda Springs in a regional basketball program listing.
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Dee
Declo
North Gem Weeked Prep Schedule Notes
North Gem hosts Blackfoot Juniors on Friday and Highland Juniors on Friday at North Gem. Rockland visits Rockland on Saturday while South Rich at North Gem and Web Dee 19 features Highland Juniors at North Gem.
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Blackfoot
North Gem
Rockland
Highland
South Rich
North Gen
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Bear River
Grace Girl
SODA LIBRARY
Soda Springs Public Library
Carroll
Janiece Hildreth
Third South
CJ Sports
Sno
ibriarley
Jayne Conn
Charlotte Peterson
Lanae Michelso Spencer
Mary Allen
Robyn Millward
Pem Christensen
Dee Ileana
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SODA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
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