Centennial Celebration

Celebrating 100 years of dedication, hard work, courage, and self reliance that demonstrate the true Idaho spirit. Creating the County Bonneville

The Idaho Falls Times of February, 1911, printed:

On February 7, 1911, Governor Commissioners selected in 1911 Now Bonneville County. Legislature Passes James Henry Hawley put an end were W. D. Huffaker, District 1; Measure Making Idaho Falls a County Seat to a fight for county division by John Empey, District 2; and Robert signing the bill designating L. Bybee, District 3. Thursday last the house passed the Bingham county division bill, Bonneville County. Senator St. Along with being the county seat, creating the county of Bonneville, with Idaho Falls as the county seat, Clair, who authored the bill, was Idaho Falls is also the largest city by a vote of 58 to one. And thereby has Idaho Falls come to a realization presented with the pen with in the county. As the most of her hopes and aims after years of work and effort. which the governor signed the populous county in eastern Idaho, bill. At one time considerable opposition developed against the bill, but that Bonneville County currently practically withdrew from the field and left the coast clear. Newly appointed county officers ranks fourth in the state, behind went immediately to work, Ada, Canyon, and Kootenai. But slight changes were made in the bill as it was originally drawn up. selecting their temporary meeting Other incorporated cities in The principal changes were the changing the name from Snake River location and the city dreamed of Bonneville County include: County to Bonneville County, and making it a county of the second future prosperity as county seat. Ammon, Iona, Irwin, Swan Valley, class instead of third. The latter was an error in drawing up the bill. and Ucon. The county derives its name from Captain Bonneville, a soldier and explorer who came to the southwest in 1833 and remained two years, crossing the territory embraced in old Bingham county a number of times, spending part of one winter at Tilden. After the war with Mexico he was returned to Oregon by the War department. He served for a Did you know? long time as commissioner of Indian In 1911 there were approximately Affairs in Oregon and Washington. 5,000 people living in Bonneville A number of attempts have been County. Today, there are made to divide Bingham county, approximately 105,000. but in every instance those in charge could not agree on what would be considered an equitable division; one that would be agreeable to a majority of the people of both the north and the south parts of the county. (source: www.museumofidaho.org).

Cover photos: Left. Captain Benjamin Bonneville. Center. South Fork River above Heise Hot Springs. Right. James Madison (Matt) Taylor. 2 Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 Ushers: “We Are The Music Makers” Proclamation from Six Area Mayors Video Presentation Grand Teton Council Scouts Bonneville County Centennial Iona Mayor Brad Anderson Bonneville County: Celebrating 100 Years Prelude Music High School Choir Idaho Falls Mayor Jared An original video produced by Composed by Patti Drennan. Fuhriman Paul Jenkins, Intermountain The Decades Conducted by Zola Jensen, Idaho Ucon Mayor David Blain Film and Video Productions Don Christensen, Rick Harris, Falls High School Choral Music Ammon Mayor Steve Fuhriman Company Aileen Earl, Lane Allgood Director. Accompanied by Swan Valley Mayor Dave “Home on the Range” Presentation of Colors Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest Sargent High School Choral Director. Irwin Mayor Rhett Bradford Bonneville County Centennial Idaho Falls Firefighters Pipes Remarks House Concurrent Resolution High School Choir & Drums Arranged by Mark Hayes. Pipes: Cody Anderson, Bonneville County Heritage Senator Bart Davis & Conducted by Steve Dresen, Pipe Major; Kim Getsinger, Association Chair, Mary Jane Representative Linden Bateman Bonneville High School Choral Jeff Parsons, Levi McAffee, Fritzen, and Co-Chair, Gary Recognition of Sponsors & Supporters Music Director. Accompanied Dan Muhelestein, Josh Jacobsen. Goodson by Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest Commissioner Dave Radford Drums: Nate McKinney, Drum Remarks High School Choral Director. Major; Parker Ruby, Drum Delbert V. & Jennie H. Groberg Closing Remarks Seargent; Roger Anderson, Chet Bonneville County Family Trust Pugmire, Tony Martin, Nick Commissioners Roger Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Ann Rydalch Christensen, Lee Staker, and Stallings, Rob Hall Center Postlude Music Dave Radford Farr Candy Company Color Guard “When I First Came to This Land” Idaho National Laboratory The Decades Bonneville County Sheriff’s Idaho Travertine Corporation Bonneville County Centennial Office Intermountain Film and Video High School Choir Bryan Lovell, Kathy Parker, Productions Company Arranged by Robert DeCormier. Elena Medrano, Kip Davies, Jim’s Trophy Room Conducted by Mark Anderson, Michael Vasquez Melaleuca, Inc. Skyline High School Choral Museum of Idaho Pledge of Allegiance Music Director. Accompanied Post Register Bonneville County Sheriff by Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest Rocky Mountain Power Paul Wilde High School Choral Director. The Smith Group Welcome and Introductory Remarks Remarks, Proclamations, and Resolutions U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office Commissioner Dave Radford Centennial Gala Chair, Kris Burnham Ann Rydalch Governor’s Proclamation Presentation Lori McNamara Lt. Governor Brad Little Richard H. Groberg William & Jeanne Rigby Congressional Record Presentation “Stand by Me” U. S. Senator Mike Crapo Minnie Gibson Hitt, an U. S. Senator Jim Risch The Decades admired citizen of early Idaho Falls. 3 Featured Speakers Vice Admiral John J. Brigadier General Grossenbacher (Ret.) and Alan C. Gayhart, Director of Idaho National Idaho National Guard Laboratory ssistant Adjutant General r. Grossenbacher is the - Army, Idaho National Director of the Idaho Guard Brigadier General National Laboratory and AAlan C. Gayhart assumed the MPresident of Battelle Energy duties as the Assistant Adjutant Alliance, LLC (BEA). His General - Army, Idaho National credentials and experience include Guard in December 2005. He also leadership and management of serves as the Commander, Idaho large institutions with substantial Army National Guard, responsible efforts focused on technology for the strength, training, research and development. Before readiness, and management of all Army National Guard units joining Battelle, Mr. Grossenbacher Vice Admiral John J. Grossenbacher (Ret.) Brigadier General Alan C. Gayhart had a distinguished career with within Idaho. the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank General Alan C. Gayhart was of Vice Admiral and Commander Lloyd Awards for Leadership commissioned through the Officer National Guard. He commanded of the U.S. Naval Submarine Excellence. As Commander of the Candidate School in May 1977. the 116th Brigade Combat Team in Forces. He earned a bachelor of U.S. Naval Submarine Forces, Vice Prior to receiving his commission, Kirkuk/Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, science degree in Chemistry from Admiral Grossenbacher led the General Gayhart served as an during its deployment in support the U.S. Naval Academy, and he integration and consolidation of enlisted member of the 116th of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. holds a master of arts degree in the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic and Armored Cavalry Regiment of the International Relations from the Pacific submarine forces. He is Idaho Army National Guard. He Johns Hopkins University. In noted for his ability to build and has served in increasing levels of addition, he completed the lead multi-disciplinary teams, to responsibility in Cavalry and Harvard University Graduate meet complex science and Armor units at all levels of School of Business Administration technology challenges, and to command, including troop Program for Management achieve success in developing and command with the 11th Armored Development. He is a leader with sustaining collaborative Cavalry Regiment in Europe. a refined sense of strategy, an relationships with multiple General Gayhart has also served in-depth technical knowledge and stakeholders. as the officer in charge of Military a focus on delivering results. He is Support to Civilian Authorities, one of only a handful of officers in Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations U.S. Navy history to be awarded and Chief of Staff for the State both the Stockdale and David Headquarters, Idaho Army 4 Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 Bonneville County Centennial Color Guard Congressional Record Presentation Speaker Salute to our Military and Veterans Bonneville County Veterans Congressman Mike Simpson Vice Admiral John J. Ushers: Memorial Team Presentation to Sponsors and Supporters Grossenbacher (Ret.) and Pledge of Allegiance Director of Idaho National Grand Teton Council Scouts Commissioner Dave Radford Laboratory Bonneville County Prosecuting Delbert V. & Jennie H. Groberg Prelude Music Video Presentation Attorney, Bruce Pickett Family Trust Eastern Idaho Technical College Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Bonneville County: Celebrating 100 Years Wind Ensemble Welcome and Introductory Remarks Center An original video produced by Doug Wareing, Conductor Centennial Gala Chair, Farr Candy Company Paul Jenkins, Intermountain Ann Rydalch Presentation of Colors Idaho National Laboratory Film and Video Productions Idaho Falls Firefighters Pipes Remarks Idaho Travertine Corporation Company Intermountain Film and Video & Drums Bonneville County Heritage Productions Company Recognition of Military and Veterans Pipes: Cody Anderson, Association Chair, Mary Jane Jim’s Trophy Room Bob Skinner Pipe Major; Kim Getsinger, Fritzen, and Co-Chair, Gary Melaleuca, Inc. Jeff Parsons, Levi McAffee, Goodson Speaker Dan Muhelestein, Josh Jacobsen. Museum of Idaho Remarks Post Register Brigadier General Alan C. Drums: Nate McKinney, Drum Gayhart, Idaho National Guard Major; Parker Ruby, Drum Bonneville County Rocky Mountain Power Seargent; Roger Anderson, Chet Commissioners Roger The Smith Group “America’s Finest” U.S. Department of Energy Pugmire, Tony Martin, Nick Christensen, Lee Staker, and Eastern Idaho Technical College Idaho Operations Office Stallings, Rob Hall Dave Radford Wind Ensemble Kris Burnham Doug Wareing, Conductor Lori McNamara Richard H. Groberg Closing Remarks William & Jeanne Rigby Ann Rydalch Postlude Music Eastern Idaho Technical College Wind Ensemble

Bonneville County’s first Courthouse was a two-story brick business building on the southeast corner of Broadway and Capital. On July 9, 1912, the County Commissioner’s purchased a site at the end of C Street on which to build a Courthouse, paying $7,600 for the property. Back then, C Street was out in the country. In 1919, citizens voted to bond the county for $250,000 to build a new Courthouse. It formally opened in 1921. On July 10, 1979, it was listed on the National Register of Historic places as an example of neo-classical public architecture. 5 Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 • Matinee Ushers Presentation of Colors Remarks “Home on the Range” Grand Teton Council Scouts Idaho Falls Firefighters Pipes Bonneville County Heritage Bonneville County Centennial Prelude Music & Drums Association Chair, Mary Jane High School Choir Pipes: Cody Anderson, Fritzen, and Co-Chair, Arranged by Mark Hayes. Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers Pipe Major; Kim Getsinger, Gary Goodson Conducted by Steve Dresen, Teresa Tomita, Monty Mortensen, Jeff Parsons, Levi McAffee, “Red Wing/Snow Deer” Bonneville High School Choral Harold Sorensen, Bob Butler, Dan Muhelestein, Josh Jacobsen. Music Director. Accompanied Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers Charlie Lahm, Dick & Sonja Drums: Nate McKinney, Drum by Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest Sanders, Joe & Barbara Albert, Major; Parker Ruby, Drum Remarks High School Choral Director. Seargent; Roger Anderson, Chet Gail Fielding, Harvey Meyer, Bonneville County Closing Remarks Pugmire, Tony Martin, Nick Roy Hosking, Ted Kirkpatrick, Commissioners Roger Stallings, Rob Hall Ann Rydalch Dave Schjeldahl, Laura Alderdyce, Christensen, Lee Staker, and Postlude Music Val Crow, Deloras Park, Color Guard Dave Radford Inga Tyler, Darryl Harris Bonneville County Sheriff’s “When I First Came to This Land” Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers Office Bonneville County Centennial Michael Vasquez, Kathy Parker, High School Choir Mark Mecham, Bryan Arranged by Robert DeCormier. Aeschbacher, Kip Davies Conducted by Mark Anderson, Pledge of Allegiance Skyline High School Choral Bonneville County Assessor, Music Director. Accompanied Blake Mueller by Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest High School Choral Director. Welcome and Introductory Remarks Video Presentation Centennial Gala Chair, Ann Rydalch Bonneville County: Celebrating 100 Years “We Are The Music Makers” An original Bonneville County Centennial video produced The iconic Saddlesore Saloon sign, High School Choir by Paul Swan Valley. Composed by Patti Drennan. Jenkins, Conducted by Zola Jensen, Idaho Intermountain Falls High School Choral Music Film and Video Director. Accompanied by Productions Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest Company High School Choral Director. Crowds lining the streets for parades in Idaho Falls. 6 Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011

Ushers: Pledge of Allegiance Treasures of Bonneville County Contest Winners Grand Teton Council Scouts Bonneville County Treasurer, Prelude Music Mark Hansen Joe Stewart and Dick Kenney Welcome and Introductory Remarks Awards to County Volunteer Treasures Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers Teresa Tomita, Monty Centennial Gala Chair, Bonneville County Mortensen, Harold Sorensen, Ann Rydalch Commissioners Roger Bob Butler, Charlie Lahm, Dick “We Are The Music Makers” Christensen, Lee Staker, and & Sonja Sanders, Joe & Barbara Dave Radford Bonneville County Centennial Albert, Gail Fielding, Harvey “Orange Blossom Special” Meyer, Roy Hosking, Ted High School Choir Kirkpatrick, Dave Schjeldahl, Composed by Patti Drennan. Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers Laura Alderdyce, Val Crow, Directed by Zola Jensen, Idaho Video Presentation Deloras Park, Inga Tyler, Falls High School Choral Music Bonneville County: Celebrating 100 Years Darryl Harris Director. Accompanied by Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest An original video produced by Presentation of Colors High School Choral Director. Paul Jenkins, Intermountain Idaho Falls Firefighters Pipes & Remarks Film and Video Productions Co. Drums “Home on the Range” Pipes: Cody Anderson, Pipe Bonneville County Heritage Major; Kim Getsinger, Jeff Association Chair Mary Jane Bonneville County Centennial Parsons, Levi McAffee, Dan Fritzen and Co-Chair, Gary High School Choir Muhelestein, Josh Jacobsen. Goodson Arranged by Mark Hayes. Drums: Nate McKinney, Drum Remarks Directed by Steve Dresen, Major; Parker Ruby, Drum Bonneville High School Choral Bonneville County Seargent; Roger Anderson, Chet Music Director. Accompanied Commissioners Roger Pugmire, Tony Martin, Nick by Camille Blackburn, Christensen, Lee Staker, and Stallings, Rob Hall Hillcrest High School Choral Dave Radford Director. Color Guard “When I First Came to This Land” Closing Remarks Bonneville County Sheriff’s Bonneville County Centennial Office Ann Rydalch High School Choir Michael Vasquez, Kathy Parker, Bonneville County Heritage Association Arranged by Robert DeCormier. Postlude Music Mark Mecham, Bryan Co-chair Gary Goodson. Directed by Mark Anderson, Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers Aeschbacher, Kip Davies Skyline High School Choral Music Director. Accompanied by Camille Blackburn, Hillcrest High School Choral Director.

7 From the Bonneville County Heritage Association

s a native of Idaho Falls, I About six years ago we met with other volunteers have provided feel grateful for the county commissioner Dave thousands of hours of service so growth and development Radford to organize the that all may join to celebrate the Aof Bonneville County. During my Bonneville County Heritage heritage of Bonneville County. youth it was an agricultural Association. In 2009 BCHA As in the fable, the bluebird of community, a good place in which published a historical novel for happiness is apt to be found in to live. After high school our schools based on the real-life one’s own backyard. graduation many of us went experiences of an Eagle Rock away for college and professional pioneer boy. We have also enlisted experience, feeling adequately more than 50 volunteers to gather prepared. Now we want to give and present to the public stories back to newcomers and younger of their various communities or generations, as well as old-timers, institutions within the county. some of the community spirit we These histories will be have felt. contributed to the Museum of Idaho. Our presenters and many Mary Jane Fritzen, Bonneville County Heritage Association Chair

have appreciated being part of In reflecting on the many facets of years ago, I gained a great the Bonneville County our history I agree with Idaho appreciation for the history of our Heritage Association and the Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman that nation. Since returning, and greatI volunteer effort to help the most outstanding quality of especially the past couple of Bonneville County and the people the county is the people. We have years, I have gained a new of this area celebrate our county experienced successes and trials appreciation for Idaho, and centennial. Great thanks is over the past 100 years of our especially for Bonneville County extended to the many who have county’s history. But as and its diverse history. shared the histories of their difficulties and challenges arose, communities and their interests. we have worked together to make Appreciation is extended to all it through to better times. those who have made this Growing up on a farm in Ammon, celebration possible. Special I gained a love of our agricultural thanks goes to our sponsors and heritage. As a student and others who have contributed their corporate attorney living in significant support to make our Washington D.C., New York City, Gary Goodson, celebration a success. Boston, Pittsburgh, and Houston Bonneville County Heritage Association before returning to Idaho Falls 17 Co-Chair 8 From the Centennial Gala Committee

his County Centennial Gala And now, we come to this ending the Idaho Falls Old Time Fiddlers. event ends the year-long County Centennial Gala…a Gala We will pay special tribute to our county centennial that will feature talent and military and veterans on Veterans celebration.T We started our inspiration by many. Many Day, Nov. 11, 2011, which celebration off on February 7, 2011 volunteers have made this Gala coincides with our Gala. The with an opening ceremony in the possible. Ushering will be greatness of this heritage will also Centennial Court Room at the provided by the Grand Teton be captured, and shown at these Bonneville County Court House. Council Scouts. A first of its kind Gala events, by an original video, This opening date coincided with is the Bonneville County Bonneville County: Celebrating when our county was formed on Centennial High School Choir 100 Years, produced by Paul February 7, 1911. It was at this — a choir of 177 choir students Jenkins of Intermountain Film & opening ceremony that we also from the four area high schools Video Productions Company. The honored our County Resident coordinated by Camille photos by Reuel Smith and many Judges, with a presentation by Judge Dane H. Watkins Jr., on the First Judges and Courts to the Ann Rydalch, Centennial Gala Chair Present System. Did you know? Each month throughout this year, authors have presented their Bonneville County was established community histories, providing February 7, 1911, by the Idaho details and discussions about the Legislature and was named after people and events in these various Captain Benjamin Bonneville, a French- communities that born officer in the United States Army. have been such an important part of making Blackburn, Choir others in this program also Bonneville Director at capture the spirit of our county County what it is Hillcrest High and remind us of our heritage and today. I’m School. yet portray the wishes for grateful that our We also have tomorrow. To the many County music by The volunteers that have made this Commissioners Decades, the centennial year-long celebration had the vision and Eastern Idaho possible, I give my sincere thanks. desire to celebrate Technical It has been my privilege to be a the heritage that College Wind part of this celebration. made this County Ensemble and so great. City of Idaho Falls water tower. 9 Early Ucon businesses.

Many a new settler got his Did you know? start with the help of Anderson The old Grist Mill on the west bank Brothers, as Idaho Falls began to grow. of the Snake River in 1889 used wood as fuel to generate steam to turn the mill wheels in its process of flour making, and furnished a market for cedar wood.

Taylor’s bridge, pictured here in 1871, became the crossing point for all north- south traffic.

Dry farm grain harvest in Osgood. 10

Centennial Celebration Wishes from our Elected Officials

11 A Message from the Bonneville County Commissioners

While looking forward with an eye of faith and hope in our future, it is important and good sometimes to look back. This is what hundreds of volunteers— local historians and other citizens of Bonneville County have done this year. Our county’s 100-year birthday celebration kicked off in the historic Centennial courtroom on the 7th of February 2011 the same day we as a county were created 100 years earlier. The history of the courts was rehearsed by newly appointed judge Dane County Commissioner Roger Christensen County Commissioner Lee Staker County Commissioner Dave Radford Watkins Jr. Also this year a book entitled “George Brunt, Young Pioneer of Eagle Rock,” was On February 7, 1911 an area of 1900 published and provided to the square miles of land and 32 square schools to be taught in every miles of water was split off from fourth grade class in Bonneville Bingham County to create our County. Keeping our youth present Bonneville County. With a engaged in local history is a population estimate of some 5,000 wonderful goal and something we people in 1911, to the 2011 estimate all should continue to strive for. of 105,000 residents our county has There have been 18 various seen some wonderful changes in presentations throughout this past these past 100 years. year, all free to the public, and Did you know? Bonneville County is 1,901 square miles with 1,869 square miles of land and 32 square miles of water. First New Sweden School, 1901. 12 they have been exceptional. Bonneville County” together with servicemen and women and always be bright. We believe our Nearly all areas of the county events in Ammon and Iona reminds us that the man who our best days are still ahead, and we have been explored from Osgood capped off a memorable 2011 county is named after, Captain hope you all have enjoyed the to Palisades Dam and from summer. Benjamin L.E. Bonneville was also year-long look back. Our sincere stagecoach stations to the Idaho The Public is involved in a military officer when he thanks goes out to all the National Lab (INL) just to name a identifying the 100 key county obtained leave to explore this area volunteers, history buffs, few. They have given a wonderful treasures and an honorable of the Rocky Mountains crossing sponsors, young people and and historic glimpse of our mention list as well. This will through our county in the 1830s. contributors in any way to the diverse county history and the include a self guided tour We all are standing on the anniversary of our wonderful presenters are to be given a opportunity and will help our shoulders of those who have gone county of Bonneville. sincere thank you! residents appreciate the special before and have made incredible contributions to our present way This past summer a terrific free place Bonneville County is to Thank you. ice cream event sponsored by work, live, and raise a family. It is of life. Farr’s Ice Cream, The City of our hope that when the 200 year With the culmination of the Idaho Falls, and Bonneville anniversary of our county comes Grand Finale events here at the County took place near the around in 2111, these first 100 Civic Auditorium on the 10th 11th courthouse with over 10,000 treasures will not be forgotten. and 12th of November, it is also people attending. Also this year’s Our Veterans Day celebration on our hope that our future will fourth of July parade’s theme was 11-11-2011 will honor our “100 Years of Patriotism in

New Iona school built in 1903-1904. Dedicated in 1923, the LDS Hospital stood beside the Snake River for many years. 13 Bonneville County Elected Off icials

Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Pickett Sheriff Paul Wilde Assessor Blake Mueller Treasurer Mark Hansen

Clerk Ron Longmore Coroner Johnathon Walker By the 1919, Ririe was a large bustling community of many businesses, four hotels, and several restaurants. On July 4, 1919, a fire destroyed almost half of the businesses in the town. 14 Happy 100th Anniversary

t is a pleasure serving as Mayor of Idaho Falls during the 100th Anniversary celebration of Bonneville County. A yearlong event, highlighted by various historical events which have occurred in our regionI and have shown how we have gown into what is now a major location for agriculture, business, science, and the technology which comes out of the INL. Growing up in this area has instilled in me the many qualities and attributes which our local citizens have added to our heritage. This is a community and county whose hard working families contribute in the quality of life we all cherish. Idaho Falls is the county seat, and the largest city in the county, which over the years has developed as the regional hub of Eastern Idaho. With agriculture and the growing influence of the Idaho National Laboratory, our area has also nurtured a growing medical community, providing an array of services that can Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman easily be found in any major city throughout the United States. Our area has also seen a thriving growth in the high tech sector and air transportation which has also played an important role in the growth of our area. The Idaho Falls Regional Airport provides direct service to Salt Lake City, Denver, Boise, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Long Beach, California, and the Phoenix/Mesa area of America. Over all, with all these strong attributes, the one basic fiber that has been part of our last 100 years is the people that live here. It is neighbor helping neighbor and that western resilience that we take care of our own, we don’t wait for help, and even through tough times, we come out of it in a much stronger position. It is truly the “Spirit of Idaho Falls” shining through. Bonneville County, along with Idaho Falls and the surrounding communities, which lie within its border, work together in a partnership which has truly benefitted our region and makes it one of the marvelous spots in the State of Idaho. So Happy Birthday Bonneville County! May our community continue to grow and prosper.

–Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman 15 Bonneville County Resident Judges

magine the train whistles, travelled 600 miles on a horse to Media coverage is allowed in the shouts and hollers at the hold court. courtroom so that the marking of the day Bonneville Some cases moved quickly. courthouse’s activities can be becameI a county. As we look back Charges, trials, verdicts and reported in the paper, on today with grateful hearts, sentences occurred within days. television and on the internet. through a vicarious vision, we see Other cases proceeded Access to cases is available to the the beginning as a day to painstakingly slow. Small claims public from your kitchen table. celebrate. We appreciate the disputes and appeals took years Equally impressive as the changes memory of our past and to reach resolution. Over time, over a hundred years is the day to anticipate the vision of our future. three judicial districts became day happenings. Any day of the How did justice begin for our five. Presently, Bonneville belongs week you will see juries hearing ancestors? Bonneville belonged to to the Seventh Judicial District. cases about injuries and contracts. one of three judicial districts with The courts have undertaken giant Juries deciding the fate of men one judge per district. The third leaps and advancements. and women accused of burglaries, district included all of Bonneville and the Seventh drugs and murder. You will smile Southeastern Idaho. The Judicial District are leading the at weddings and adoptions, yet Judge Dane Watkins, Jr. population was scattered. Often, way with specialty courts; saddened at children being non-lawyers were appointed to be including drug courts, juvenile removed from their parents local justices of the peace. Barbers courts, DUI courts, family courts, because of drug additions and settled disputes. Cattleman and nationally recognized mental neglect. It is humbling to consider imposed sentences. Blacksmiths health courts. There has been a what has and continues to occur issued fines. significant paradigm shift in the within this county’s judicial There were challenges associated justice system’s response to the history. with the vast geography of one challenges of drugs and As we take time to look back and judge. I humbly relate to that first controlled substances, of juvenile celebrate, we rekindle district judge as I, in my first crimes, and of mental health appreciation. We invest gratitude weeks as a district judge traveled issues facing our communities. and foster optimism. Justice has to six southeastern counties. My We see movements towards early been sought and achieved from Volkswagon carried me nearly case resolution both in the civil 1911 to 2011. 300 miles in two days to and criminal arenas, alternative I leave you with an enduring places involving dispute resolution by arbitration conviction that the heritage of this disputes ranging and mediation, and the justice system over the course of from assault encouragement of small disputes 100 years has been a noble to third cuts being resolved without attorneys. endeavor. of hay. My There are legal aid and advocacy distant groups allowing greater access to predecessor the courts like never before.

16 Justice for 100 Years

Judge Mark Riddoch Judge Steven A. Gardner Senior Judge Linda Cook Judge Jon J. Shindurling

Judge Earl Blower Judge Joel E. Tingey

17 The Idaho Falls train depot, which opened in 1911, was in the downtown business district facing C Street. Charles C. and Sarah Kane Tautphaus, early Idaho Falls residents who developed an oasis in the middle of the desert on land that later became Tautphaus Park.

Boat dock at Tautphaus Park. Ucon blacksmith shop.

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Centennial Celebration Proclamations and Resolutions

19 Mayor’s and Governor’s Proclamation

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Centennial Celebration Wishes from our Supporters and Sponsors

23 Sponsors and Supporters

Delbert V. and Jennie H. became a community leader Connie B. Otteson. The book Groberg Family Trust serving as president or chairman along with a teachers supplement of the Chamber of Commerce, is in the schools in the city and Kiwanis Club, Selective Service county. elbert Valentine Groberg Board, and United Way, while was born in Idaho Falls, D.V. and Jennie H. Groberg truly Jennie served in school and music Idaho, February 14, 1906. loved this valley and their many organizations. For 20 years DBy the time he was three both his friends here. They had 11 children Delbert chaired committees that parents had died. Relatives from who were raised here. Seven established Idaho Falls as a leader Utah took Delbert in with open returned here after receiving their in patriotic activities. On the arms, but Idaho was always college degrees to work and raise occasion of the Constitution’s home. families for at least part of their bicentennial, radio commentator careers. The Trust is happy to be a Jennie was born in Provo, Utah, Paul Harvey announced: part of this great celebration. and after graduation from BYU “Bonneville County in Idaho is a taught at the Ammon High place to go for a major School in Idaho. They were celebration.” The Idaho 7th married in the Salt Lake Temple District Bar Association chose Delbert V. and Jennie H. Groberg on June 11, 1930, and made their Delbert for their Liberty Bell home in Idaho Falls. award. Delbert founded the D.V. Groberg Their oldest child, Mary Jane Company in 1929. Asked why he Fritzen, took an interest in didn’t finish college first, he said, Bonneville County’s upcoming “I needed to start a business so 100 year anniversary. Her college graduates would have a suggestions to celebrate this place to work.” He started a anniversary were warmly building program that has kept received by the Bonneville the D.V. Groberg Company busy County Commissioners. Dave and the community of Idaho Falls Radford was assigned to oversee growing. the celebration and he asked Delbert’s interest in building up Mary Jane to lead out. Upon the communities of Bonneville Mary Jane’s request, the D.V. and County was boundless. He joined J. H. Groberg Family Trust agreed with others to bring the INL to to finance a book for 4th grade Idaho Falls and to found the KID students to learn the history of Broadcasting Corporation and the Bonneville County. The book, Bank of Commerce as well as “George Brunt, Young Pioneer of many real estate projects. He Eagle Rock,” was written by “George Brunt, Young Pioneer of Eagle Rock” by Connie B. Otteson. 24 Sponsors and Supporters Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Over the last century in Bonneville County, 100 Years of Bonneville as dirt roads made way for sidewalks and asphalt, underground cabling took the place County Healthcare EIRMC is proud to of telephone lines, and sleek modern cars sponsor the festivities replaced wagons, buggies and Model T’s – the surrounding Bonneville transformation in healthcare has been no less County’s Centennial dramatic. Celebration. Good community health is Dynamic change and impressive progress have our heritage. And we been the hallmarks of our County’s medical work every day to make services for 100 years. high quality healthcare our legacy for future At the turn of the century, Idaho Falls and generations. surrounding communities were served by Although the faces and Doctors Coulthard and Cline Hospital. names have changed over the last 100 years, one Later came General Hospital, The People’s thing remains constant: Hospital, and The Spencer Hospital. Then... our County’s commitment to a healthy citizenry. From centurions who’ve Sacred Heart Hospital (later known as Parkview been around since the Hospital), and the LDS Hospital (known as Riverview Hospital), served the area beautifully ...and Now County’s beginnings, to for decades, and laid the foundation for the its tiniest newborns today, region’s best healthcare. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is both privileged and humbled to These two hospitals merged operations in the serve the area’s healthcare 1970’s, and were ultimately replaced when needs. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center opened its doors in 1986. Congratulations, Bonneville County. Turning 100 never From humble beginnings, the availability of medical providers and services in Bonneville looked so good! County has matured into an economic engine of local prosperity, and a draw to our County from much further-flung locales, as people from southern Montana, western Wyoming and northern Utah flock here in large numbers, seeking world-class healthcare not available in their own communities.

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25 Sponsors and Supporters Farr’s Candy Company

Did you know? On June 20, 2011, Farr Candy Company, celebrating their 100 year anniversary, broke the record of the amount of ice cream scooped in an hour at a single event with 6,284 cones scooped at their free ice cream social. For this two hour event, they served over 9,000 people with free ice cream. The Flavor of Sweet Success 100 years of Farr’s Candy Company

46 idaho falls magazine JULY/AUGUST 2011 Courtesy of Idaho Falls Magazine 26 up in the business saying, “I was born in the freezer.” Even though his father advised him to go to dental school, Kevin came into the business full time in 1977. He now runs the company with his son, Bill. Kevin and Bill divide the responsibilities. Kevin is in charge of production and Bill, distribution. If you were counting, that is four genera- tions in the family business. This past year saw another move into a larger facility at 250 S. Blvd. The new building is four times the size of the D St. location. The move allowed Farr’s to buy They’ve Come so Farr another freezer and increase ice cream Launched in 1911 by Roy Farr, the production from 1,000 gallons a day, to they’ve Come so Farr 2,000 and those gallons come in 45 differ- namesakeLaunched candy in 1911company by Roy included Farr, the a ent flavors. successfulnamesake transition candy tocompany Roy’s son-in-law, included Williama succussful Call (pictured transition far left), to Roy’s and son- it is now In addition to the ice cream Farr’s cre- in-law, William Call (pictured far ates 200 boxes of candy a day ranging from in theleft), capable and it hands is now of in William’s the capable son, cherry cordials, to Peanut Cluster to the Kevin,hands (pictured of William’s above son,with kevin, his son, (pic- Bill, tured above with his son, Bill, and Mallow Nut. “We believe strongly in staying and Kevin’s grandson, “Little” Kevin). has been working for Farr’s for 50 years and kevin’s grandson, “Little” kevin). local,” says Kevin. To get that “Farr better Burley and all around the region to distrib- others aren’t far behind him in longevity. quality,” the company uses local ingredients ute national brand candy and ice creams Employees have been there so long, that as much as they can. So of course when it like Ben & Jerry’s and Kemps. And if you some of them have family members who was introduced, the Huckleberry cordial are in a Maverick store in Phoenix you will also create the sweets. Farr’s is truly a fami- soon became a popular treat. Every product most likely see the Huckleberry cordial Albertson of Albertson’s grocery stores to ly business. “I wouldn’t want to do anything is made from scratch and hand dipped and since Farr’s has a contract with Maverick at 11 p.m. to hand-dip the goodies. That’s supply ice cream. In 1943 Ray Farr passed else” says Kevin. the 18 employees are dedicated to that stores to provide their homemade treats. BY maRY sTURgill been happening for 100 years. away, leaving the company to his wife. Nine trucks not only distribute the hand- “Farr better quality.” “They are really good “We have really good customers that work Ray Farr started the company in 1911. His son-in-law, Bill Call, had just finished made goodies Farr’s produces, those trucks folks” says Kevin. One of those good folks well with us” says Kevin. The famous square In those days, you could not buy ice cream dental school, but jumped in to keep the travel hundreds of miles from Jackson to are counting ice cream cones at the Rainey Creek Store When most of us in the store, so Ray opened a confectionary company churning. So instead of becom- are Farr’s ice cream and that partnership sheep, or anxiously awaiting the tooth fairy, store on Broadway. With the growth of the ing a dentist, “He became the dentist’s best often consumes 1,000 gallons a weekend. there is someone heading in to work so we business, the company moved to their D St. friend,” says his son, Kevin Call. Kevin grew Trends change, but there is one thing that can satisfy our sweet tooth. It’s the Farr’s location in 1936. Farr contracted with Joe remains the same, our love for ice cream. Candy Company employee, who goes in “Idaho Falls is families, it’s ice cream,” says Kevin. Tracking into the future though, Farr’s is working on a new candy bar called the Yellowstone Moose Bar. My source told me that it may be a divinity bar with pea- nuts and chocolate chips. Due out in a few months, it’s currently in research and devel- opment. Now that’s a job I’d like, can I join the family? I have my dentist on speed dial. IF

sweet secret Gently churned in a kettle to reheat and add its signature flavor, a special fondant mixture is created for Farr’s famous Cherry Cordial candy bar.

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27 Sponsors and Supporters Idaho National Laboratory

28 Sponsors and Supporters Idaho Travertine Corporation

3935 N. Yellowstone Hwy. County and surrounding Idaho Falls, ID 83401 counties. 208-529-4207 In 1968, several Bonneville QUARRIERS and FABRICATORS of County and Jefferson County TRAVERTINE, GRANITE, LIMESTONE, residents filed mineral claims on SANDSTONE Forest Service land and formed Idaho Travertine Corp. In 1969, Theo “Ted” Orchard was hired as ongratulations to president of the corporation. Bonneville County on its Subsequently Ted and his wife, Centennial year Joyce, purchased the corporation celebrationsC from Idaho in 1988 and now he and his sons Travertine Corp. owners and Tim, Cliff and Bill, and daughter employees. Angela Burch, manage the Situated a few miles south of business, which processes not Swan Valley, Idaho in eastern only travertine but also granite, Bonneville County is a geological limestone, sandstone and other marvel. Thousands of years ago types of natural stone. Some of when all the necessary elements the buildings Idaho Travertine has and conditions came together a produced stone for are: U.S. Bank, deposit of limestone was Idaho Falls; Taylor and Spori transformed into TRAVERTINE, buildings on the BYU-I campus, one of the worlds most prized and Rexburg; Idaho Falls, Salt Lake sought after building materials City and Nauvoo, IL LDS (known for generations as the Temples; Idaho Supreme Court exterior stone used on the Roman building, Boise; Idaho Capitol Coliseum). This travertine is now building, Boise; several buildings known around the world as in Washington D.C.; U.S. Embassy Continental Buff Travertine and building in Oman and Egypt; has been used on hundreds of Honolulu, HI police station; LDS building exteriors and interiors to Conference Building, Salt Lake Since 1968 Idaho Travertine Corp. has been beautify and strengthen the City; and many more. quarrying Continental Buff Travertine, buildings. This beautiful stone has Bonneville County residents and sawing, finishing, and shipping it been used in many homes, elected leaders have been a great throughout the United States and Canada. commercial, institutional and support to the growth and success religious buildings in Bonneville of Idaho Travertine Corp. 29 Sponsors and Supporters Museum of Idaho

various other world-renowned exhibitions, the Museum of Idaho depends on the generous support of the community through sponsorships, memberships, volunteers, and donors in order to 200 N. Eastern Ave., Idaho Falls operate and bring in exciting ID 83402 exhibits to the intermountain west. Phone: 208-522-1400 In 2010, the Museum of Idaho www.museumofidaho.org celebrated another monumental he Bonneville County event in opening the Bonneville Historical Society’s County Centennial Exhibit which expansion to the Museum of highlights and celebrates the rich TIdaho led to the creation of the history of eastern Idaho. first major exhibition hall that Exhibiting the events, people and offered internationally-acclaimed circumstances involved in the As part of the Museum of Idaho’s exhibits to the intermountain west. formation of the communities mission in providing educational Opening with A T. Rex Named Sue which became Bonneville County opportunities for everyone to in 2003, locals and travelers alike in 1911, the Bonneville County experience world-class exhibitions, flooded to the Museum of Idaho to Centennial follows a timeline that they will celebrate the beginning experience an unforgettable begins in 1890 and progresses of their 10-year anniversary in education of a lifetime. throughout the next hundred 2012 with the return of A T. Rex historical years. Pulling from the Once referred to as “The Name Sue. As the Museum of Museum of Idaho’s collection Smithsonian of the West,” by Idaho looks toward the future, department and artifacts on loan former Governor Dirk they will continue to grow and from the Bonneville County Kempthorne, the Museum of bring historically and culturally Heritage Association, the exhibit Idaho has educated over 818,000 significant exhibitions to the advances through 5 phases—each visitors since opening their doors intermountain west. as a non-profit organization. highlighting different times, Offering nationally- and people, and places that have internationally-acclaimed exhibits brought the country to where it is including A Space Journey, Ice Age today and will take us as we look Mammals, Giant Insects, World of toward the future. the Pharaohs, Ink and Blood, Titanic, Decoding da Vinci, BODIES…The Exhibition, and 30 Sponsors and Supporters Post Register

Did you know? In 1931 Publisher E. F. McDermott of the Post newspaper purchased the Times- Register, which became the Post Register and has been operating since that time.

Since 1880, the Post Register has been eastern Idaho's leading source of information and advertising, telling the stories of the region's people and organizations. Tracing its roots to the Idaho Register, the Post Register was formed out of the merger of The Daily Post and the Times-Register in 1931, five years after J. Robb Brady (grandfather of current Post Company President Jerry Brady), founded the Post Company.

For over 131 years, the Post Register has been here to cover the highs, lows and in-betweens, the births and deaths, the victories and defeats. Though times, technologies and people change, the Post Register remains eastern Idaho's leading information source, with more than 70,000 daily readers and covering a region the size of some eastern states.

We're perhaps proudest of the fact that the Post Register and its three sister weekly papers -- the Shelley Pioneer, the Challis Messenger and the Jefferson Star -- remain locally owned. Indeed, 40 percent of our company is owned by its employees, making us one of the handful of newspaper companiesou co in p ythe s o d bycountry ts p oy s, kto g usbe o ofboth th h dfulocally and employee-owned. That makes ies in the countr a big difference. Many of our employeesy to are be easternboth local Idaho natives and some have been with us for more than 30 years.of our The employees Post Register are eastern is more Idaho thanly and nativesthe emplolocal and newspaper some have -- beenit's part wit of yee-owned. That makes what makes eastern Idahoears. Thesuch Post a great Register place. is more than the local newspaper -- it's part o aho such a great place. h We join with you in celebrating Bonneville County's f centennial. The next hundredelebrating years Bonneville will look Count a lot different than the last uhundred,ndred years but willwe suspectlook a lot thaty 's one thing will stay theh sameundred, -- thebut Post we sus Register will pect that be here to tell the stories.same -- the Post Register wil Roger Plothow ies. l Editor and Publisher Post Register Idaho Falls, Idaho

31 Sponsors and Supporters Rocky Mountain Power

ocky Mountain Power that permitted the lake to hold imagine modern life without the congratulates Bonneville and utilize spring runoff water. A convenience and efficiency of County, Idaho as it pumping plant was built to lift electricity. Rcelebrates its Centennial year. It’s the water from the lake into a Today, Rocky Mountain Power worth noting that the county and man-made canal to return the serves nearly 71,000 customers in Rocky Mountain Power have stored water to the river for use southeastern Idaho with safe, been partners for nearly 100 downstream as the irrigators reliable electric service from coal, years. Electric service by required it. Four reservoirs and natural gas, wind power, predecessors of Rocky Mountain five power plants, totaling 125,000 hydroelectric and geothermal Power began serving customers kilowatts of capacity, were built at sources. Together, we face a bright in Bonneville County in April no cost to the farmers or to the future with Bonneville County as 1913. At that time, dozens of federal government. For many we look to the next century of small electric power companies, years, they were a primary source service. including Idaho Power and of electricity for the company’s For information, contact: Transportation Co. in Idaho Falls, customers in Idaho, Wyoming were consolidated into a larger, and Utah. The projects continue David Eskelsen 801-220-2447 A. Richard Walje, President and CEO of more efficient regulated utility to provide benefits to farmers, Media Hotline 800-775-7950 Rocky Mountain Power company. electric consumers and, in recent Southeastern Idaho was from the years, recreation use and wildlife beginning an important part of habitat. Utah Power & Light Co., which The use of electricity for later became Rocky Mountain businesses and homes grew Power. Utah Power completed steadily. In 1912, only 30 percent development of the Bear River of American industry was run by system in the 1920s into one of the electricity. By 1929, that figure had first multipurpose reclamation increased to 70 percent. projects in America with immense Residential electric service took value as a source of power and hold more slowly, with many irrigation for agriculture in the rural areas still without electric area. The river and natural Bear utility service well into the 1930s. Lake were connected by a canal Today, however, it’s hard to 32 Sponsors and Supporters The Smith Group

n 1917, David Smith decided to move to Idaho Falls, so he searched for a business that he couldI buy for his livelihood. He found an automotive business in Rigby and made a deal with the owners to purchase the business. Later he realized that the business had more liabilities than assets, and that the assets had little to no value. Nevertheless, he sought out a banker to finance his purchase. The banker, Mr. A. E. Merrill, told him that it was foolish to pay money for a business that was worth less than nothing, and advised him to start David Smith Albon Smith Stafford Smith a new business with no liabilities. David said, “No, Mr. Merrill, I made an agreement with these the business. In 1921, he took on amount to anything. Albon was City in Pocatello, Labrum’s gentlemen and I intend to keep Chevrolet, which then was a new not convinced, and in 1970 he Adventure Center as well as other my part of the agreement.” Mr. upstart brand. Smith Chevrolet is became one of the first Honda ancillary companies. Stafford, Merrill said, “David, if that is the now one of the oldest Chevrolet dealers. now in his 37th year in the business, hopes that some of his way you do business, this bank dealerships in the country. Later, Albon’s son Stafford came into children will become fourth will loan you whatever you need after World War II, David’s son the business in 1975 and generation automobile dealers, at any time…..and no signature is Albon came into the business and purchased it in 1982. As the and that they will continue the required.” purchased it some years later. He business continued to expand, legacy of integrity that their great Thus, David Smith’s integrity set moved the operations to Holmes Stafford felt that it was not grandfather David started nearly the foundation for the Smith and Yellowstone in 1963. Albon appropriate to market all of the 100 years ago. Group and established the pattern had seen a need for a smaller car divisions of the company as for the way the Smith Group has than Chevrolet was producing at Smith Chevrolet, so he called the done business ever since. that time. He told them that they entire operations “The Smith should build something that In 1919, David put his own name Group.” The Smith Group is now would compete with some of the on the business: The David Smith comprised of Smith Chevrolet, new little imports. They said that Company. This is why we use Smith Honda, Smith RV, Smith these imports would never 1919 as the anniversary date of Chevrolet Outlet Center, Motor 33 Sponsors and Supporters U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office

Originally known as the National mission focus. The NRTS became Reactor Testing Station (NRTS), the Idaho National Engineering the lab was founded in 1949 and Laboratory in 1974, to reflect its immediately became a world growth into R&D activities leader in commercial nuclear outside commercial power and power applications. Virtually defense applications. The INEL The Historical Importance of INL in the every commercial power reactor became involved in geothermal DOE Federal Lab System in the world can trace elements of and hydropower research, electric By Richard Provencher its design, safety features and/or vehicle development and wind Manager, Idaho Operations materials selections back to work and solar research, among other Office U.S. Department of done in Idaho. things. Energy The 52 reactors built and operated As cleanup became a much larger he State of Idaho is truly at the INL over the years were portion of its mission, the INEL fortunate to host the Idaho basically designed to test became the Idaho National National Laboratory as one materials for use in reactors and Engineering and Environmental ofT only 17 national labs in the demonstrate various reactor Laboratory in 1997, and evolved Department of Energy system. designs in the areas of safety and into a national leader in nuclear Richard Provencher The INL is a Federally-Funded performance. While other waste cleanup and management. Research and Development national laboratories were Finally, in 2005, the Department Center, which allows a long-term focused largely on nuclear of Energy merged the INEEL and relationship between the weapons development, NRTS Argonne National Laboratory- government and the lab, and the was THE place in the world for West to create the Idaho National INL to attract high-quality commercial nuclear R&D. Laboratory, which was once again researchers and scientists with As the same time, NRTS was tasked as the nation’s leader in specialized expertise. becoming a contributor to commercial nuclear power research. The INL is a premier multi- national defense, reprocessing program research and spent government-owned fuels Today, the lab supports the nation development laboratory with a to recover highly-enriched with a wide range of energy and focus on applied engineering, uranium; hosting the Naval national security research with an emphasis on research, Reactors Facility for training capabilities, and we stand ready development, demonstration and sailors on reactor prototypes and to continue to provide deployment of new technologies. conducting propulsion reactor technological solutions to national The lab has a strong emphasis on R&D; and disposing of weapons- problems as they arise in the energy and national security R&D generated waste from other sites. future. activities. As the world changed, so did the name of the laboratory — and its 34 Sponsors and Supporters William and Jeanne Rigby

oal and Ice Companies – In for them. If they just asked for a winter they delivered coal handout, she would send them to heat the homes and in away. summerC they delivered ice for the Besides going to Heise for a ice boxes, the predecessor of swim, a big thrill for us kids was refrigerators. The delivery men taking the ferry across the river. would bring their truck up the There were no bridges then and alley and drop off a 25 or 50 they had a ferry operating. The pound block and with a black lower one was where the bridge rubber cape over their back they is now and the upper one up the would hoist it over their back and river. My family always took the pack it into the homes. We kids lower. Sometimes your loved to wait for them and they imagination would get away from always left a few slices of ice for us you and you imagined the cable to “steal” and refresh ourselves. breaking and being swept down Doctors made house calls river with no controls. whenever you were too sick to go The Torneten (Hazel Rose’s William and Jeanne Rigby out. They would come by morning, parents home) Fox Farm was way noon, or night. When you were out in the country, now 11th Street little you always felt better when where it is intersected by the the Doctor put his hands on you canal. We walked from the 800 and checked you out. block of 10th Street through a If you had mumps, measles, field to 11th, which was then just Scarlet fever or any contagious a dirt roadway. Their home was disease they would put up a sign on the west side of the canal and on your front door warning a wooden bridge crossed the unsuspecting visitors about your canal. All the cages and foxes contagious disease. were housed on the other side. Many young men traveled on the They had a surf board with a long rails by hitching a ride. They rope which we would attach to would come through our the bridge and then play like we neighborhood asking for a were being pulled by a boat and handout. If they asked if there would manipulate the board with Upper Heise ferry. were any chores to do to get a our feet from one side to the sandwich or something to eat my other. What a cool way to spend mother always found something the summer. 35 County Centennial High School Choir Members

Bonneville High School Johnny Lott Andrew Austin Madison Jarvis Idaho Falls High School Danielle Black Kati Baker Amanda Johnson Michelle Castro Steve Dresen, Ian Meldrum Zola Jensen, Scott Baldwin Dominick Johnson Laurice Cecil Choral Music Director Cierra Munns Choral Music Director Lindsey Beckstead Teagen Johnston Mitchell Clement Dayia Murdock McKenna Bateman Matthew Anderson Ellis Benson Paige Kohler Rebbeca Coates Blake Nield Jason Cannon Challis Carter Benjamin Bodily Nathan Kolsen Kimberly Flatland Natalie Nix T.J. Crose Ben Day Alyssa Bromley Jaxson Landon Clayton Fossum Kate Pedersen Brooklynn Dyer Brandon Eldridge Taylor Brooks Heather Lords Krissa Gilson Christy Petersen Greta Gokey Austin Fitzgerald Mykette Brown Weston Mackintosh Devin Good Spencer Pymm Brandon Griffin Spencer Fitzgerald Jennie Burke McKinzie Magleby Alexis Hansen Ryan Rapp Mickenzie Haan Darci Fullmer Curtis Calder Paxton McCammon Carson Harrawood Amber Harmon Megan Reeves Corbin Chamberlain Tyson McDonald Andrea Holmgren Laikin Guthrie Jonathon Hatch Rachael Roos Madison Chavez Tess Moffett Sydni Hurt Theresa Gustaveson Lecia Hinkson Brittney Seely Kade Christensen Jake Murphy Corinna Kowallik Melanie Jackson Hannah Murri Audra Landeen Cabe John Brook Nelson BreKana LaPier Tyler Lewis Hailey Nelson Jessie Martinez Nathan Marshall Did you know? Ryley Nelson Zachary McGary Jacee Martin McKinzie Norman Abygail McKenna In 1803, violinist Alma Marker, Nikki Parker Mattilyn Oswald Erika Morgan opened the first music store in Derek Roper Brittany Permann Adrian Murr Bonneville County Gabe Simms Whitney Peterson Catrena Pepcorn Adam Tak Courtney Philips Alyssa Rice Ally Urling Caden Cook Blake Phippen Brandon Seaman Chloe Haderlie Erica Shenton Jason Vielma Tanner Cook Parker Piper Chance Smith Brandon Hemsley Rebecca Snow Marissa Walker Jesse Crow McKinlie Randall Gina Smith Millie Hill Nathan Tucker Hailey Weatherby Sadie Duncan William Riggs Taya Smout JoAnne Wadsworth Shawn Wells Matthew Humpherys Abigail Fisher Megan Ruiz Hannah Webb Kaylee Ward Jodee Whittier Haden Iglinski Alexa Gillespie Whitney Sargent Lisa Werner Jordan Ward Rachel Worthington Ryan Jack Taylor Gunnell Samuel Scoville Elise Wilding Leslie Wright Ben Johnson Dan Whiting Taylor Hale Derek Southwick Mikaela Wilkins Jessica Johnson Patrick Wilson Lindsey Hall Christi Spiel Skyline High School Tanicia Williams Kaleb Johnson Hillcrest High School Mary Hall Tanner Stenquist Mark Anderson, Megan Winn Matthew Johnson Alicia Hawkes Brandon Tatsey Choral Music Director Jazmyne Yarger Camille Blackburn, Courtney Hebdon Henry Thompson Jenna Zollinger Scott Johnson Tessa Adams Choral Music Director Caden Hill Fiona Weathersby Chris Zumaya Taylor Landon Aaliyah Argyle Austin Andersen Kyler Howell Colbie Youngberg Olivia Long McKayla Atchley Natalee Astel Jaden Hunsaker 36 Supporters and Volunteers

Bonneville County Heritage Association Jim Bennett: Tautphaus Park Board of Directors Lavon Reed: DVD of Tautphaus Park Mary Jane Fritzen, Chair Don Miley: Idaho National Laboratory Gary Goodson, Co-Chair Lane Allgood: Partnership for Nancy Moir Science & Technology Janet Jensen-Fullmer Richard Provencher: INL/ Reuel Smith Department of Energy Idaho Davidjohn Stosich Operations Office Kel Howell Susan Mardis, Louis Thiel: New Sweden, Canals & Irrigation Ann Rydalch Aleen Jensen, Jean Schweider, Connie Jerry Johnson Otteson, Mel Richardson: Ammon, Susan Mardis Dehlin, Ozone Bill Rigby ZoAnn Simmons, Sharon Rockwood: Joe Stewart Iona Todd Brown Richard Adams, Thornton Waite: Stagecoaches and Railroads Early transportation to school. Greg Stoddard Jack Scott: Lincoln, & Centennial Jim Bennett song by Lin Carlson Dane Watkins Afton Bitton: Swan Valley area Centennial Gala Committee Commissioner Dave Radford Lavon Reed: DVD of Irwin Ann Rydalch, Chair Authors of Centennial Community History Commissioner Dave Radford, Ellen Kris Burnham Presentations Carney: Mt. Caribou, Gray’s Lake Lori McNamara Representative Linden Bateman: Joe Stewart: Osgood Camille Blackburn Idaho Falls Jan Blickenstaff: Brunt Building Joe Stewart Lynna & Leland Howard: Community Centennial Celebrations Davidjohn Stosich Backcountry County Roads Ice Cream Social: Farr Candy Paul Jenkins Connie Otteson, Todd Brown, Company Bob Skinner Deanna Hovey: School book for local Idaho Falls July 4 Parade & Liberty Terry Miller history Festival: Idaho Falls Chamber of Brad Bugger Robert Hoff, Doyle Arave, Lynn Commerce Nancy Moir Clapp, Lynn Blatter: Taylor & Scoop Jam: Harris Publishing Owendale Ushers for Gala Program: Grand Iona Days: Iona Historical Teton Council Scouts Becky Freeman, Reed Moss, Ruby & Association Bruce Sharp: Ririe, Antelope, Ririe Alan Butler Bike Race: Idaho Falls Reservoir Downtown Development John Martinson, Delbert Winterfeld: Corporation Palisades Dam Ammon Days: City of Ammon Frank Randall, Caroline Mackay: Cars and Carriages: The Smith Coltman, Ucon Group Gordon Moir: York Josh Turner Concert: Idaho Meth Steve Taggart: Ancient Ferns Project 37 Supporters and Volunteers

Thanks to the many supporters and Call, Kevin Hansen, Christine Jack, Rodney volunteers that have made the (Ice Cream Social) (Museum of Idaho) (First Coltman DVD) Bonneville County Centennial Celebration Carlson, Lin Hansen, Joelyn Jacobson, Jerry possible. (Centennial Song) (BCHA Newsletter) (Schools Program) Carney, Ellen Hansen, Kirsten Jenkins, Paul Adams, Richard (Gray’s Lake Presentation) (Museum of Idaho) (Gala Committee, Original County (Stagecoach Presentation) Chamber of Commerce Hansen, Lisa History Video Producer) Allgood, Lane (July 4 Parade) (Invitations) Jensen, Aleen (The Decades & INL Presentation) Christensen, Roger Hansen, Marilyn Hoff (Ammon Presentation) Anderson, Cody (County Commissioner) (Auperlie with Bob Hoff) Jensen, Zola (IFF Pipes & Drums) Clapp, Lynn Hansen, Mark (Centennial High School Choir) Anderson, Mark (Taylor Presentation) (County Treasurer, Gala Program) Johnson, Jerry (Centennial High School Choir) Crockett, Alice Hansen, Rod (Parades, Community Events) Arave, Doyle (Beautiful Bonneville Book) (Museum of Idaho Bonneville Kenney, Richard (Taylor Presentation) Crow, Val Exhibit) (Outreach, Tours, Treasures) Arnoldsen, LaRayne (Ammon Presentation) Harker, Leo Landon, Karen (Book Committee) Davis, Bart Sen. (Model Railroad) (Ucon Presentation) Bateman, Linden Rep. (Legislature Resolution) Harmston, LaDean (Idaho Falls Presentation/ Downtown Development Corp. (Museum of Idaho R&R Legislature Resolution) (Bike Race) Room) Beckstead, Linda Dresen, Steve Harris Publishing (Assistant Secretary) (Centennial High School Choir) (Scoop Jam) Bennett, Jim Erickson, Coleen Hart, John (BCHA Board, Tautphaus (Cong. Simpson’s office) (School Book Illustrator) Presentation) Farrer, Clarke Hoff, Bob Bitton, Afton (Grand Teton Council Scouts) (Taylor Presentation) (Swan Valley Presentation) Foster, James House, Judy Blackburn, Camille (Gala Color Guard Sheriff’s Office) (School Book Committee, (Gala Committee, Centennial High Freeman, Rebecca Museum of Idaho) School Choir Coordinator) (Ririe Presentation) Hovey, Deanna Blatter, Lynn Fritzen, Mary Jane (Supplement Text Author) Owendale, Ammon, Taylor (BCHA Board Chair) Howard, Leland Presentation Fuhriman, Jared Mayor (Backcountry Photo Program) Braun, Julie (Proclamation Area Mayors) Howard, Lynna (Bone Presentation) Fullmer, Janet Jensen (Backcountry Photo Program) Brown, Todd (BCHA Board Treasurer) Howell, Kel (School Book Chair) Goodson, Gary (BCHA Board) Bugger, Brad (BCHA Board Co-chair) Huddleston, Leslie (Gala Committee) The Sugar Factory in Lincoln. Groberg, Richard H. (Sen. Crapo’s office) Burnham, Kris (Railroad) Idaho Falls Magazine (Gala Committee) Guay, Linda (Centennial Presentations Publicity) Burtenshaw, Bob (Book Committee) Isom, Julie (July 4th Float) Hansen, Barbara (Eagle Rock Buildings) Butikofer, Scott (County Treasures) (Early Program Video) 38 Supporters and Volunteers

Landon, Sherrol Piet, Steve Rydalch, Vernal Stewart, Joseph (Ucon Presentation) (Speech Contest) (Program Photos) (Treasures, BCHA Board, Osgood, Longmore, Ron Post Register Reporters Sayer, Laurel Gala Committee) (County Treasurer, Newsletter) (Newspaper Articles) (Cong. Simpson’s Office) Stoddard, Greg Mardis, Susan Place, Eugene Schwieder, Jean (Museum of Idaho, BCHA Board) (BCHA Board, New Sweden (Idaho Historical Society Board) (Dehlin Presentation) Stosich, Davidjohn Presentation) Priest, Lori Scott, Jack (Art, BCHA Board, Gala Committee) Martinson, John (INL) (Lincoln Presentation) Taggart, Steven (Palisades Presentation) Provencher, Rick Sealander, David (Ancient Ferns) Maley, Lisa (INL Presentation, DOE-ID (New Sweden Presentation) Taylor, Amy (Gala Production) Operations Office) Sharp, Bruce (Sen. Risch’s office) McJunkin, Heidi Radford, Dave  (Ririe Reservoir Presentation) Thiel, Louis (W eb Site) (BCHA Board, Commissioners Rep., (Canals, Irrigation Presentation) Mackay, Caroline Mt. Caribou Presentation) (Ucon Presentation) Randall, Frank McNamara, Lori (Coltman) (Gala Committee) Rasmussen, Ina (Coltman Presentation) Did you know? McNamara, Caitlin (Gala Production) Reed, Lavon A focal point of Idaho Falls is the (Filming of Presentations) Miley, Don waterfalls created by a diversion dam, (INL Presentation) Reid, Earline which provides hydroelectric power as Miller, Terry (Minutes, Tour Committee) (Gala Committee) Richardson, Mark the original dam was built in 1909. Miskin, Mark (Publicity) (Miskin Scraper) Richardson, Melvin (July 4th Float) Miskin, Richard Sharp, Ruby (Miskin Scraper) Rigby, Bill (Ririe Presentation) Tomita, Teresa (BCHA Board; Bank Rep.) (I.F. Old Time Fiddlers) Moir, Gordon Simmons, ZoAnn (Y ork Presentation) Riplinger, Maureen (Iona Presentation) Waite, Thornton (School Rep.) (Railroad Presentation) Moir, Nancy Skinner, Bob (BCHA, Invitations ) Rockwood, Sharon (Gala Committee/Veterans) Wareing, Doug (Iona Presentation) (EITC Wind Ensemble) Moore, Kathy Smith-Putnam, Cindy (Postcar ds) Rooney, Mr. and Mrs. Jim (EIRMC) Watkins, Damond (July 4th Float) (Melaleuca, T-shirts) Moss, Reed Smith, Reuel (Antelope Presentation) Rope, Susan (BCHA Board, Program Photos) Watkins, Dane (Charter Schools) (Fundraising, BCHA Board) Mueller, Blake Smith, Stafford (County Assessor, Gala Program) Russell, Malcolm (Bud) (The Smith Group Cars & Carriages) Watkins, Dane, Jr. (INL-SL1 Presentation) (Judicial History Presentation) Otteson, Connie Snarr, Linda (School Book, First Secretary, Writer, Rydalch, Ann (Secr etary) Wilde, Paul Ozone Presentation) (BCHA Board, Fundraising, Gala & (County Sheriff, Gala Program) Opening Chair) Southwick, Roy Pennock, David (July 4th Float, KID) Wilson, Vanetta (Museum of Idaho) Rydalch, Doug & Julie (Chesbro Music Program) (Gala Production) Staker, Lee Pickett, Bruce (County Commissioner) Winterfeld, Delbert (County Prosecuting Attorney, Gala Rydalch, Kourtni (Palisades Presentation) Program) (Gala Production) Steele, Ralph (Former Commissioner) 39

Photos used in the program courtesy of: Vernal Rydalch, Reuel Smith, Bonneville County Historical Society, and Community History Authors.

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