Snowmobile Race Backing Approved by Chamber
The Snowmobile Race project in Soda Springs received Chamber of Commerce approval with a $150 pledge. Rex Hayes Shuler Hawker and club sponsors praised the effort to boost town publicity and attract visitors from the West as a scheduled event draws support from local business and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda. Sprits Chamber of the Board of Directors
Ber
Hawker
Rex Hayes
Shuler
Representsme
Fiers Club
Snowmobile Associad
Soda Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Drifters Club
Winter snow removal effort reported by City Water and Sewage
Superintendent Jack Mil sad reports five crews logged more than 570 man hours for snow removal in the city during December. Crews cleared rings and ice, plowed streets, cleaned culverts, loaded ice and hauled debris at 1 Main Street and other sites. Twelve workers also assisted at the ice pond, with several volunteers operating snow removal equipment to keep business districts clear. Mil sad thanks workers for their cooperation and notes the county crews would slow the pace without local help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water
Jack Mil
Main Street
Eas
Hansen Saturday Meeting at Trail Cafe
The text notes Hansen will appear Saturday at noon at the Trail Cafe for a no host meeting with congress I and others for a short time along with a luncheon for those unable to attend. Grace Shufeldt returned from an extended trip to Washington California and Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essman Cirval Hansen
Trail Cafe
Grace Shufeldt
Washington, Cali
Nd Hawa
North Gem Wins Fifth District B Mat Tourney
North Gem Cowboys won the Fifth District Class B wrestling tournament at Bancroft with seven champions and 87 points to clinch the team title. Grace High stood second with 68. West Side had 38. Only district champions qualified for the state Class B meet in Idaho Falls February 13 to 15.
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North Gem
Cowboys
Bancroft
Grace High
West Side
Idaho Falls
Grace
Mickey Wilson
Red Devils
Kirk Fisher
Bentley Gregory
Ken Tomas
Pirates
Carl Gilbert
Larry Holbrook
Paul Smith
Wilson
Fisher
Tolman
Dee Atkinson
Knowles
Dee Bingham
Bolbrook
Dee Smith
Caribou County Hospital Auxiliary Sets February Meeting
The regular meeting of the Caribou County Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the new hospital on Thursday February 13 at 2 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou County Hospital
CUP Camp Tosoiba Regular Meeting Notice
CUP Camp Tosoiba will hold its regular meeting Friday February 14 at 2 00 pm at the home of Verda Wakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosoiba
Verda Wakeman
Camp Meads Dup Meeting Set for Feb 14
A DUP meeting is scheduled for Friday February 14 at 200 p.m. at the home of Mrs Janice Valen tine located at 226 Gagon Drive.
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DUP Gamp Meads
Janice Valentine
Gagon Drive
Bills affecting water now in legislature in Idaho
State Sen Reed Budge told The Sun Office that several water related bills have been introduced in the Idaho Legislature. House Bills 43 44 45 and Senate Bills 1083 1084 1085 are on file at The Sun for public access. A hearing on water is set for Boise February 19 and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Budge
Sun Office
Idaho
House
Senate
Sea Badge
Boise
Tax Equalization Stirs Idaho Legislation Outlook
Rep Vernon F Ravenscroft outlines potential legislative action on tax equalization. He cites Bonneville County’s resistance to raising assessment ratios, imminent hearings, and a three part utility formula. He warns of rising real estate taxes and shifting local tax authority if laws remain unchanged.
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Vernon F. Ravenscroft
Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks
Bonneville County
Idaho Tax Commission
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Tax Commission
Turkey winners announced by Soda Springs Chamber
Winners named in Soda Springs include Mike Norcross Grace Trujillo Danny Jones and Beverly Kimball from Soda Springs. Turkey drawings will be held this Saturday February 22 and March 1 at Chamber member stores with free registration and no purchase required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce
Mike Norcross
Grace Trujillo
Danny Jones
Beverly Kimball
Soda Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Tigert Endorsed for State Education Board Seat
Bannock County GOP Central Committee endorsed Dr. Tigert of Soda Springs as the alternate for the Idaho State Board of Education. E A Bogert of Pocatello is named as the committees first choice for reappointment, with Bogert's term ending March.
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Allen Tigert
Soda Springs
State Board of Education
Bannock County
GOP
E A (Dee) Bogert
Pocatello Auto
Bogert
Don Samuelson
Roy Miller
Bannock
Dr. Tigert
Tigert
Sun
Reductions Made in Caribou County Budget
An overflow crowd attended the Caribou County budget hearing to review the 1969 budget. The session focused on salaries with many opposing proposed raises as taxes weighed on farms and businesses. Commissioners met the following Tuesday and trimmed current expenses by 6,485 reflecting cuts across several offices.
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Caribou County
Soda Springs Schools Face No Extra State Funding In 1969
The Idaho legislature's $19 million education allocation leaves Soda Springs District No 150 with no additional funds beyond 1968. Grace and North Gem gain modest increases while Bear Lake and Eastside Preston see larger boosts. Soda Springs plans to cut $92,297 from last year to meet expected revenue, risking teacher raises unless relief arrives. Local Sen. Reed Budge pushes for minimum $500 per teacher regardless of formula.
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Vic Lansberry
Soda Springs
North Gem
Grace
Idaho Education Association
State Department of Education
IBA
Reed Budge
Dist. 32
State Education Dept
Sen. Budge
Budge
Department of Education
Bear Lake
Franklin County
Eastside
Preston
IEA
Dept. of Education
Westside
Caribou County
Le.a
Pyaarti Springs
Ellis Williams
TEA
State Dept. of Education
Sen
LEA
Harold Farley
Farley
North Gem School Closes Over Flu Outbreak
On Dr Allen Tigert's recommendation District No 149 closed the North Gem school in Bancroft for Monday to Wednesday due to flu. Boy Scout banquet Court of Honor Relief Society and MIA activities were canceled, and the better dress workshop was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Tigert
Caribou County
School Board of District No 149
North Gem
Bancroft
Court of Honor
Relief Society
Soda Springs Police Curb Juvenile Drinking
Soda Springs Police Chief Blynn Wilcox reports 14 arrests for underage drinking over five weeks. Five in ages 15 to 19 while nine in 15 to 17. He cites a Traffic Safety Foundation study showing high drinking rates among drivers and pedestrians in fatal crashes to justify ongoing efforts.
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Soda Springs
Blynn Wilcox
Wilcox
Traffic Safety Foundation
Chief Wilcox
County budget trims reduce total to 676 thousand
Pro bate and Justice Court salaries rise while Road and Bridge and Weed and Post funds remain. airport budget loses 11 657 as non tax funds. special highway 15 000 cut. Charity and Fair budgets stay intact. Hospital tax levy set at 56 426 63 and 425 223 37 patient fees shift. county tax total drops from 1 134 376 50 to 676 051.
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Justice Court
Nine Hurt In Saturday Head-on Crash Near Hight Mile
A two car crash on a Bailey Creek county road near Hight Mile intersection sent nine people to Caribou County Hospital Saturday evening. Victims include Darrell Lindsay and wife Gwen plus children Joe Shelly and others from Soda Springs, with Fran Norcross and a Walker daughter among others. hospital reports indicate broken bones, head injuries, and several in improving condition. Sheriff Ralph Marriott led the investigation.
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Bailey Creek
Caribou County Hospital
Darrell Lindsay
Gwen
Joe
Shelly
Steve Stoddard
Robert Stoddard
Blake Parker
al Parker
Karen Skinner
Loren Skinner
Soda Springs
Fran Norcross
Irving
Clem Walker
Lindsay
Presbyterian Women to Meet Discuss Juvenile Delinquency
The United Presbyterian Women will meet Thursday February 20 in the church annex. Judge Ray Davis and Rev. David Crawford will discuss juvenile delinquency and share insights with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women
Ray Davis
David Crawford
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Ymobile Races
Hansen
Tomosi
Dee C Gilbert
Perkins
Dee Elsmore
O’brien
Campbell
D. Gilbert
Stevenson
Hinsen
W. F. White
R White
Coombs
Daley
Call
Gregory
Camp Meads
Soda Springs Kiwanis Club
Tieaty
Bob Bradfield
Soda Springs By Telephone Co
Mick Wilson
Hyrum Tolman
Grant Knowles
Ken Tomasi
Leon Perkins
Paul O’brien
Don Gilbert
Curtis Hansen
Raymond White
Steven Daley
Turkey
Dr. Allen
Presbyterian
Aberdeen
Snake Rilv
Cokeville
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