Senior Citizens Condominium Debate at Grace High School
A public meeting at Grace High School Middle Theatre heard objections to Brian Mendenhall and C S Anderson seeking a zone change for a Senior Citizen Condominium near the Lloyd Addition. The plan would construct three two story buildings with 24 two bedroom units, but residents fear value depreciation and non seniors. supporters cite tax revenue and reduced rest home strain. Opposition also challenged setback and apartment size in a discussion reflecting local civic tensions over aging housing and community standards.
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Grace High School Little Theatre
Brian Mendenhall
Lloyd Addition
Idaho Public Utilities considers UP and L rate rise
The Idaho PUC debates a 29 percent rate increase for UP and L Idaho. UP and L proposed an interim rise of 75 percent of that amount to defend returns to investors. The Idaho PAC opposed the move citing record earnings in 1976. A public hearing in Soda Springs in May featured testimony against the hike. On June 23 a reply from Mr. Shoemaker arrived with further questions.
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UP & L Company
PUC
AP & L Company
Washington
Mr. Shoemaker
UP & L
AP & L
Idaho Pug
Idaho
Idaho Pac
Soda Springs
Bancroft Wedding Vows Tie Hammons and Ruger Families
Cinda Ruger and Michael Hammons exchanged vows in Bancroft on April 22 in a double wedding with Bishop Lynn Greenwood officiating. Attendants wore green crepe dresses, reception followed, couple to Salt Lake City then to Bancroft home.
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Cinda Ruger
Arthur
Cora Ruger
Bancroft
Michael Hammons
Soda Springs
Marion Hammons
Laura Hammons
Pocatello
Bancroft Ward Relief Society
Lynn Greenwood
Arthur C. Ruger
Kristi Kelly
Martha Call
Debbie Jo Davids
Janisse Ponton
Erica Ruger
Flowers
Dennis Getsinger
Jerry Whitworth
Randy
Adrian Ruger
Chet Ruger
Julie Henderson
Roxie Holsten
Ward
Candy Kelly
JoAnn Henderson
Beverly Mickelson
Terri Lester
Carol Brown
Renee
Bjork Helps Organize Idaho Golf Tourney at Sun Valley
Mr and Mrs Norman Bjork spent July 7 to 10 at Elkhorn in Sun Valley. Norman a director on the Idaho Golf Association board helped with the Men’s State Amateur Golf Tournament held July 8 to 10 with 219 entrants. Soda Springs’ lone competitor was Jay Winterbottom.
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Norman Bjorkman
Elkhorn
Sun Valley
Norman
Idaho Golf Association
Soda Springs
Jay Winterbottom
Soda Springs All-Star Little League thanks Tigerts
The Soda Springs All-Star Little League coaches and players thank Dr. and Mrs. Russell Tigert for motel accommodations during the Tetonia Invitational Tournament.
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Soda Springs
Russell Tigert
Soda Springs Item Highlights Local News on July 14 1977
Page Five of the Caribou County Sun reports brief local items from Soda Springs and nearby areas. Notable mentions cover community happenings, upcoming events, and observations from July 14 1977.
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Caribou County
SUN
Bienz Reunion Brings Descendants Together in July
The Bienz family reunion gathered at Hooper Springs on July 10 with three original members present. Attendees included Rudolph Bienz Jr, Martha Hicks of Montpelier, Parley Hopkins and Alice, plus forty four guests from California Utah and Idaho. Outgoing officers were Kay Lau LaRae Van Vleet and LaVerl Christensen. Jack Christensen and Darlene Davis were appointed to the committee for next year.
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Anna
Rudolph Bienz Sr
Hooper Springs
Rudolph Bienz Jr
Martha Hicks
Montpelier
Parley
Alice) Hopkins
Soda Springs
California
Utah
Idaho
Kay Lau
laRae van Vleet
LaVerl Christensen
Jack Christensen
Darlene Davis
Watts Return From California Family News
Mr and Mrs Ellis Watts returned to Soda Springs after two weeks in Fremont California with Mr and Mrs Joe Dalrymple and family They attended UC Berkeley graduation exercises for their grandson Monte Joe on June 18 Their granddaughter Lori Rae graduated from Irvington High on June 17.
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Ellis Watts
Soda Springs
Fremont
Calif
Joe Dalrymple
U.C. Berkeley
Monte Joe
Lori Rae
Irvington High
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Sorbara Harmon
Robert V. Hardy
Idanha
George C. Scott
David Kemmangs and
Gabe Bloom
Idanha Drive-In
Anh
ADA
Iheniye
Yours, Winona Lowe Grace
George Washington
Bienz
Caribou Construction Company
Joe Bagwill
Regency
Robyn
P.A. Horns
Wood Canyon
Trail Motel
Soda Springs, Idaho
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