03 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
1
Blake Mathews, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Matthews of Rose Avenue Soda, died in a hunting accident. The incident is reported with few additional details available from early records.
The article notes Idaho dairy farms number about 4 000 with capital per farm around 204 000 and total investment near 800 million dollars. It cites declines in farm counts since 1959, herd sizes rising, and dairy production contributing significantly to the state economy. Agriculture fuels Idaho's economy with substantial tax contributions and hundreds of millions in processing and equipment investments.
An OSHA official described an approach to implement recent regulation changes and stressed informing alcohol and ranching communities about applicability. He noted discussions on enforcement and compliance attitudes and the need to relay updates to affected groups.
A fragmented notice reports Idaho winter wheat remains promising in the northern region as of the present time and hints at conditions expected by May. The brief text is unclear but suggests statewide attention to crop status and future timing.
The passage describes a school pageant with constraints on contestants and eligibility. It notes no bathing suit competition and that professional models are not eligible. A special talent is required and contestants must bring a wall chart or display and be prepared to the judges for tasting and explain why they like the product.
A mobile van labeled Veterans Aid will visit the town providing consolidated services in one stop. The initiative aims to bring assistance, information, and support directly to veterans, with stops planned in ES area at 34:30.
The Soda Springs Lions Club sponsors an Old West Rodeo at Bailey Creek Arena on July five at 2 p.m. Local cowboys and cowgirls will perform with stock from Tom Celian. Proceeds go to the Lions Light Foundation. A Queen contest occurs June 30 with details via Diata Harris or Dewey Andersen.
Hansen criticizes federal payroll waste amid a mistress disclosure and OSHA scrutiny. He notes Washington political shifts with a new attitude and warns federal agencies threaten small business. He urges legal counsel when complaints or warrants arise, stating the fifth person gets hurt.
The Soda Springs School District No. 150 schedules a special meeting and budget hearing on Tuesday June 3 at 8 pm at Thirkill Elementary School. The 1976-77 budget is available at the district office and a summary appears in the Sun’s legal section for review by interested residents.
A public workshop on food preservation is set for June 9 from 1 00 to 3 30 pm at the Soda Springs Stake Center. Home economists Marlene Bunderson Bear Lake County and Brenda Womack Caribou County will lead on pressure and water bath canning techniques freezing and general home canning knowledge.
Grace City Council discusses snow curb repair for J Stanley Harrison proposal and connects water sewer to James Robertson mobile home at 593 East 1st North. Plan to release west side railroad property, deny east side. Crushed gravel road work eyed, hydrants and water sewer conditions reviewed. Grain storage variance approved for Gem Valley Grain Growers. sidewalk curb gutters topic noted.
Public hearings on the Draft Environmental Statement for Phosphate Resources in Southeastern Idaho will be held June 7 at the Bannock Hotel in Pocatello with sessions 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Evening sessions may follow through June 9 at three sites including Soda Springs and Pocatello. The Diamond Creek Planning Unit EIS also to be discussed. Public input will be accepted at hearings and in writing at Bok 236 Pocatello Idaho 83201 with 11 minutes per speaker.
Utah Power and Light plans to roll out envelope billing across Utah Idaho and Wyoming by May end starting in Ogden. The new format adds billing period days prior meter reading and payments since last period plus the regulator approved rate schedule. It aims to increase information while cutting costs via lighter paper and direct computer feed.
The Central Committee of the Republican Party reorganized Wednesday at the Courthouse in Soda Springs. Kenneth Ltoyd of Grace was re-elected president and Raoul Wistesen of Bancroft became vice president.
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