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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1972
Page
1
Soda Springs District Ranger Glade Quilter warns that prolonged dry and hot winds have dried vegetation to a high fire risk. He urges caution with campfires matches and cigarettes to prevent wildfires and to fully extinguish all flames and embers.
Sheriff Marriott and Chief Walters of Grace oversee a surveillance into marijuana import from California. A small amount of green grass was found by Sheriff Marriott some time ago, prompting contact with California authorities and ongoing investigation. Local officials report attempts to cut the case, with one man suspected in the matter.
The Soda Springs Chamber met at Trail Cafe with 14 members, led by President Phil Merchen. Jim Lowry of Agricultural Products Corp spoke on the plant’s plans, answering questions. the facility employs over 300 and has a payroll near 15,000 dollars daily. The group thanked supporters.
Bancroft schedules its annual Pioneer Day on July 24 led by committee chair Lester Barfuss. Nine girls compete in events, with Cathy Jenkins, Cindy Hunter, and others named among participants. Lions Club breakfast runs 6 to 10 a.m. followed by a parade at 10 a.m. featuring children and community groups.
Congressman Orval Hansen announced that Grace has been awarded a federal grant of 7606.90 dollars from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for the city park. Local funds will match and a comfort station and playground will be added.
State Easter Seal Society funds aid for a spring speech therapy program in Caribou County for 16 preschoolers and two older children. Edd Kennington leads sessions with$200 contributed by Easter Seal, plus another $200 from Associated University Women and Sharom Keller as secretary. Parents commend the generosity and hope the program continues beyond July 18.
Some 102 children participated in the summer reading program at the Soda Springs Public Library from May 26 to July 3. Award winners include girls Licia Duren Effie Creer Tesha Oberhansli Becky Wells and Diana Gleed in grades 2-3 4-5-6 Jeannie Grover Jodi Shule Shelley Stoor LaRine Archibald Nancy Brown Lori Lancaster and Raelene Parker in grades 7-8-9. Each girl received a bank. Boys in 2-3 Jerry Foster Michael Carver Lynn Lewis and Michael Reeve 4-5-6 Alan Foster Matt Duncan and Eugene Painter 7-8-3 Mark Allen. Each boy received a model car or an animal kit.
Smoky and Buckshot Brarraman, the world’s only blindfolded ropers, join ICA sanctioned Caribou County Rodeo August 4 and 5 at Grace fairgrounds. The act shows bold loops and the Texas Skip while blindfolded on horseback. Their family rodeo lineage traces to Montana and a storied grandfather known as the Montana Kid.
Community efforts in Gem Valley push toward buying the Grace Library building as state matching funds of up to 5519 become accessible July 1. Local gifts total 2000.80 by July 11, with 40 percent local quota still needed. Donations may be given anytime and future commitments welcomed. Grandchildren visit and holiday activities noted.
Beginning July 1 1972 all off high way motorbikes must register at the county assessor office. The $3 fee covers registration and a sticker valid July 1 1972 through June 30 1973. Funds allocated to State Motorbike Recreation Fund Department of Law Enforcement Motor Vehicle Fund and County General Fund.
Mr. and Mrs Glens and their mother and stepfather of Billings Montana are visiting for the Fourth of July. The same day Mr and Mrs Henry Rixis and another family member arrived for a short visit and returned to Billings on Monday.
Mrs. Merlin Anderson attended the Hans Anderson reunion Sunday at Indian Springs south of American Falls. Relatives gathered from many areas of the Intermountain West to share memories and pay respects.
Soda Springs Traffic Safety Commission earns ITSCA plaque for outstanding achievement in system coordination. Police Chief Blynn Wilcox accepts as Idaho ITSCA seminar honors, with Idaho Cities Association convention involvement. Only four cities statewide receive the award.
Wilcox outlines the Soda Springs Commission for traffic safety covering radar traffic control, a volunteer ambulance service, and bicycle and pedestrian safety programs as part of broader community safety efforts.
A notice for an annual ice cream social on Sunday evening July 16 from 6 to 9 PM at the Presbyterian Church invites home made ice cream and cake contributions.
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