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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1967
Page
1
The September 15 meeting explored the county consolidation plan for three districts. Don Peterson and chairmen led the session in the high school auditorium while a state study group outlined findings and potential impacts on academics finances and administration.
Grace School Board schedules a January straw vote on county consolidation plans affecting districts 148 449 and 150. A second public presentation is set for January 3 to explain the proposal and address non-attendees due to weather. The plan proposes a consolidated high school at Soda Springs and outlines trustee zones and population allocations.
Machinist Mate Third Class Dennis C. Monk, USN, son of Russell and ... Monk of Soda Springs Idaho, returns aboard the USS Constellation after 2nd deployment with Carrier Strike Group SEVENTH FLEET. The Constellation spent months near the Gulf of Tonkin and coast of North Vietnam conducting air strikes on petroleum storage, bridges and shipyards. Jets flew thousands of sorties and executed heavy combat operations in the Hanoi Haiphong area.
An Idaho Water Resource Board member reaffirms resignation, citing irreconcilable policy differences with state water politics. He commends water readers and organizations for support and pledges full backing of conservation efforts, noting tensions surrounding Bear River Compact Commission proceedings in Salt Lake City.
A certificate presented by A P Schneider Idaho state and federal veterinarian marks Caribou County as brucellosis free after the last reactor found December 28 1966 and no reactors since. Thirty nine counties plus Fort Hall Indian Reservation share the status.
The list shows winners and judges for a local Christmas lighting contest. Ralph Marriott Don Strickfadden Earl Sorengon Jim Lunsberry are named among the participants with scores and categories. Special awards go to LDS 4th Ward and Thirkill Elementary School with judging criteria including artistic effect conformity cleverness and elaborateness.
December weather notes show varied temperatures and daily precipitation. Moisture readings include 05 on December 21, 01 on December 24, trace on December 25, 03 on December 26, and 13 on December 27, with a month total of .93 inches reported by KBRY from the Soda Springs official station.
One day delay in all garbage pickups from Monday through Friday due to New Year’s Day. Saturday collections stay on regular schedule. Hosts to visiting relatives include Orval and spouse and Georgetown guests plus St Charles and Montpelier relatives at a Michaelson home dinner.
The Idaho Heart Association held its first annual Fund Raising Workshop at the Down towner Motel in Boise with about 40 directors and volunteers attending. Dr. David Baum of Seattle spoke on hypothermia in infants while Dr. William Forney of Boise noted major progress over 18 years, and organizers planned a February Heart Fund campaign.
Idaho officials confirm the Bat chemical test for blood alcohol content has been used for years under the implied consent law. Supt. L Clark Hand notes state troopers carry the test and it is ordered after probable intoxication is suspected. Blood samples must be drawn only by a physician or registered nurse at police request.
Idaho moves toward a motor vehicle inspection program as part of a nationwide trend. A survey shows 31 states and the District of Columbia require periodic inspections, with Idaho’s system set to begin in 1968 alongside helmet rules and other licensing measures.
The article discusses possible changes to Idaho DUI law including allowing a physician chosen by the driver to administer a chemical test alongside the officer directed test. Idaho requires a prima facie reading of .15 percent BAC, with efforts expected to lower to .10 per Idaho Magistrates Association recommendations.
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