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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
11
The Caribou County Sheriff's Mobile Posse seeks donations for a June 19 garage sale at the County Courthouse starting at noon to fund radio maintenance and supplies. Tax deductible gifts are welcome and pickups can be arranged by calling 347-4222 or contacting a Posse member.
U S Representative George Hansen of Idaho to head a new task force to cut federal bureaucracy. The group will review regulatory agencies including IRS, FCC, OSHA, EPA, and CPSC, plus postal service, exploring how regulations affect small businesses and state and local jurisdictions.
Grace Senior Citizens gathered at the new Legion and Seniors building for a May 19 potluck dinner with 30 attendees. Katherine Hansen provided music, Fred Van Vleet led the program planning, and members agreed to meet at least monthly during summer with the next meeting set for June 16.
May 1 cattle on feed for slaughter across seven states totaled 7,519,000 head, up 35 percent from last year and well above April two years ago. April placements reached 1,617,000 head, 17 percent higher than last year and 21 percent above April two years ago, with gains in all seven states. Fed cattle marketed in April were 1,502,000, up 18 percent from last year but lower than April 1974, with six of seven states showing higher marketing than April 1975. Other disappearance in April was 121,000 head versus 111,000 last year.
The Southeastern District Health Department schedules a free immunization clinic on Thursday June 3 from 8 to 10 am in the Public Health Nurse office at the courthouse. Infants to adults may attend. infants as young as two months can begin immunizations. Vaccines include diphtheria pertussis tetanus polio for youngsters, diphtheria tetanus for adults, red measles rubella and combined measles rubella vaccines. For info call 547 4375.
A Veterans Administration mobile unit arrives in Soda Springs on June 7 1976 to offer one stop aid for veterans and dependents. VA specialists will explain benefits including G I Bill education medical care home loan and compensation and provide services from 11:00 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.
A Caribou County Daughters of Utah Pioneers gathering on May 19 discussed the bicentennial quilt now completed. Tickets will be sold countywide in July and the quilt awarded at the August 13 county convention. The quilt will be shown in Grace Bancroft and Soda Springs.
Grace Contest for the July 17 celebration lists candidates Cynthia Painter Lisa Allen Ranae Thompson Robyn Campbell Penny Panter Lawrig-Rich Ratine Lloyd and Amy Christensen each offering 100 ee he Bi centennial votes. Votes may be purchased at cents apiece with ballots placed in local stores after this week. Ballots are to be written on paper wrapped around money to aid tabulation. Results will appear in weekly papers showing candidate progress. Two divisions Seniors over 60 and Juniors up to 22 vote for two or more to make the centennial celebration fun.
Soda Springs Golf Club starts a Twilight League on the second and fourth Mondays of the season. First matches are this week and new members are welcome.
Verlin and Mrs Poulsen presented a plaque at Soda Springs Junior Senior High in memory of Robert L Chick Young. The inscription honors 25 years teaching and 16 years coaching with a moment of silence. Dr Gerald Young awarded the Chick Young Memorial Scholarship to Debra Monroe for 250 dollars.
Caribou County seniors enjoyed a community dinner held Saturday May 23. The event featured a school program, a later air program and a dance. Volunteers are welcome to help with future dinners.
The Tire Industry Safety Council urged recreational vehicle owners to heed an NHTSA call for RV trailer inspections. The warning cites risk from overloaded loads and improper weight distribution on travel trailers, noting 59 percent run low tire pressures and 34 percent exceed trailer suspension capacity.
Soda Springs High School held Honors Night on May 12 1976 at 7 p m inviting students and parents. Bonnie Farrow was named valedictorian for 1975 76 and Coby Tigert salutatorian. Farrow plans to study languages at Utah State University and Tigert to study biology and natural sciences there.
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