Rodeo kicks off fair week (12) Sep 6, 2009
Idaho State Journal Mackenzie Galloway, 6, of Rigby, hangs on as the sheep bolts out of the chute during the Lil Cowpoke Rodeos mutton bustin competition at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot Saturday afternoon. More News. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
D'Backs stay perfect (14) Sep 6, 2009
Century didn't lose a single set in 10 matches at the Peg Peterson tournament and crushed Rigby in the tournament final, 21-7, 21-8 ... In the final match with Rigby, the Trojans appeared to have run out of energy, having played seven previous matches, six of which were must-win affairs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Local Guard may go to Iraq Sep 5, 2009
Those with citizen soldiers assigned to units of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team include Blackfoot, Boise, Bonners Ferry, Burley, Caldwell, Emmett, Gooding, Hailey, Idaho Falls, Jerome, Lewiston, Mountain Home, Nampa, Payette, Pocatello, Post Falls, Preston, Rexburg, Rigby, St. Anthony, Sandpoint, Twin Falls and Wilder. "The Idaho Army National Guard's 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team deployed to Iraq from late 2004 to late 2005, and performed their mission extremely well," Otter said in... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Democrats seek return in Madison County Sep 5, 2009
Ray Rigby, a former State Democratic senator for Madison County and later Legislative District 34 (Fremont and Madison counties) from 1964 to 1968, said that at that time, being a Democrat was a lot of fun. "In those day we didn't have television -- so we'd meet together," said Rigby ... "It is interesting to note that during this period the numbers of political minded students at Ricks College were also fairly evenly split between both parties.An October 1968, Viking Scroll article records that... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: Martinez scoring spree keys Jerome soccer victory Aug 30, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Deadly intersection to get upgrade Aug 27, 2009
-- Nov. 26, 2007 -- Chera M. Birch, 21, a BYU-I student from Rigby was hit by a minivan. She died of her injuries on Dec. 2, 2007. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The Big Read is coming Aug 27, 2009
The community libraries participating are the Sugar-Salem Community Library, the St. Anthony Public Library, Rigby Public Library, the Heart of the Valley Public Library in Terreton and the David O. McKay Library on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus ... Kickoff -- Rigby Public Library. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
1 Pat BRAGASSA RIGBY ID USA Mara M Overall 2:40:04 ... 25 Layne KINGHORN RIGBY ID USA Mara M 30 - 34 3:36:33 ... 30 Jennifer SAATHOFF RIGBY ID USA Mara F 35 - 39 3:37:48. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
For firefighters, its hurry up and wait Aug 23, 2009
Galbraith, Rigby, Idaho, said along with loading fire retardant, he also washes the plane and performs minor maintenance. BLM Public Information Officer Mark Wilkening conceded the 2009 fire season has been strange. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• Idaho to use stimulus savings on road projects Aug 22, 2009
Board Chairman Darrell Manning said the board at a meeting Thursday in Rigby added eight additional projects totaling about $38 million to the state's transportation improvement plan. Those new projects include work on U.S. Highway 95 near Grangeville, bridge work on U.S. Interstate 90 near Coeur d'Alene, and an overlay on U.S. Interstate 15 near Idaho Falls, among other projects. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Health program debated Aug 20, 2009
Bill Schaefer/Idaho State Journal Sheila Rigby, of Pingree, holds her daughter, Ashley, 7, while attending a meeting at the Marshall Public Library Wednesday evening to discuss proposed fee charges to the Katie Beckett Program that helps families with developmentally challenged children. More News. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The RUSH results Aug 18, 2009
39 Aaron JOHN RIGBY ID Inter M 30-34 2:56:49 ... 43 Kipp ARCHIBALD RIGBY ID Inter Clydesdale 2:58:03 ... 61 Chris ARCHIBALD RIGBY ID Inter M 35-39 3:17:35. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Local golfers fare well at Idaho Junior tourney Aug 13, 2009
Other upper valley players of note include Rigby's Tristan Groth who took second in the boys 12 division, Brian Panter who took fourth in the boys 17-18-19 division and Brock Pence who took fifth in the boys 15 division ... Livingston Hayden 45 49 94 Rigby ... Groth Tristan 44 51 95 Rigby. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
A centennial fair? Almost Aug 13, 2009
Businesses from St. Anthony, Teton, Sugar City and Rigby set up hundreds of booths and exhibits and several thousand attended the fair each day ... The Idaho Falls Post recorded that the community of Rigby was by far the best represented community at the fair. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Harr wins IGA Juniors championship Aug 12, 2009
Brian Panter, Rigby, 141; 5 ... Brock Pence, Rigby, 159; 13 ... Tristan Groth, Rigby, 95; 3. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Crowds fill Main Street for parade and festival Aug 4, 2009
Today the dancers will entertain at the Rigby Youth Culture and at Rigby Junior High School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Both events are free. The dance teams will also perform at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls at 7:30 p.m.. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bucking Bull-A-Rama Aug 3, 2009
Trent Jacobson of Rigby Idaho secured the fourth spot with a 70 score reached after his ride of Applejack. Morgan Dilts of Elko, British Columbia, turned down a re-ride with a 68, claiming a spot in the short go. (Montana Standard, MT)
Madison County gives final word to farmers (230) Jul 30, 2009
On July 20, local attorney Jerry Rigby, who represented the farmers, proposed to the County Board of Equalization that farmers be allowed a hybrid methodology when determining land value and that the farmers be allowed a phase-in period for the adjustment to take place ... "Jerry Rigby and his folk (Madison farmers) were very convincing -- they had done a lot of work, but what they proposed in terms of the hybrid method determining value and the phase-in are not allowed by law.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
U.S. 20 construction to begin Jul 29, 2009
RIGBY The Idaho Transportation Department advises motorists that construction to improve traffic safety and flow on a 6. 5 mile stretch of U.S. 20 in the Henrys Lake Flats area starts on Wednesday (July 29). (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
St. A Safe Route to be built as planned Jul 25, 2009
Scoresby said an Idaho Transportation Department official in Rigby had told him they did not have a problem with moving the path. Either way, it would be located on state property. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Lasers new attraction at dance festival Jul 25, 2009
"According to Lantis representative Bryan Leiran, the show will accompany two a cappella songs. Both songs will be sung by Cree Philips, a junior at Rigby High School."It's going to be a green beam laser show with undulating and waving light beams done to different patterns of rotations," said Leiran. "It will be tied with the music during the live performance. "And the opening ceremonies are not the only time lasers will be part of the dance festival. In fact, Mackey said the opening ceremonies... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Madison farmers make their case Jul 22, 2009
Representing the group, attorney Jerry Rigby brought in a team of accountants and county Extension officer Gale Harding to make their case against the property valuations assessed by the Idaho Tax Commission, which the farmers say are too high. The crux of Rigby's case was that the cash-rent methodology used by the Idaho Tax Commission to determine value was not representative of the land in Madison County ... "We acknowledge that an adjustment be made ... what we are saying is if we are going... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Sips of summer Jul 22, 2009
Or if you're into buying locally made goods, you could try the 44 Degrees North mountain huckleberry vodka from Rigby. We asked several local bartenders to share their favorite drinks this season, and they came up with both the new - mango vodka, anyone. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Vanity led to 5 men taken down in Oregon poaching sting Jul 16, 2009
The five are Loosli; Daniel Parker, 34, of Bend; Christopher Heyrend, 33, of Rigby, Idaho; Eric Rockenbach, 37, of Bend and Jason Estes, 35 of Boise, Idaho. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
• Outdoor Idaho Jul 16, 2009
The previous record was held by Deborah Krick of Rigby, who caught a 1-pound, 4-ounce chub , 13. 25 inches long in the Snake River on March 18, 2007, on a worm with 8-pound test line. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sharing the crown Jul 13, 2009
Cayd Kluesner of Rigby, and Ririe's Trenton Jacobson - who also happen to be buddies away from rodeo as well - both posted identical scores of 76 to share the title, as each collected the first-place prize money of 1,083. Jacobson, the younger of the two at just 18 years of age, rode his bull along next to the fence for most of the journey. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Whoopee Days parade order for Saturday Jul 4, 2009
34 Rigby High Dance Team -- Truck with Sound system. 35 PureClean -- Truck and riders. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• CSI baseball makes room for four more, confirms 11 returning Jul 3, 2009
Only Kris Gokey won't return from last season's squad, as the Rigby product struggled on the mound and dealt with a DUI case in which he pleaded guilty. Notes: CSI outfielder Alex Hancock and catcher Cameron Cushing were named NJCAA Academic All-Americans for the 2008-09 academic year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Middle school honor rolls Jun 30, 2009
Sonya Alania-Fernandez, Kevin Arkoosh, Elizabeth Bellamy, Brogan Bennett, Cody Bunn, Tia Conrad, Samuel Dalton, Matthew Ervin, Joshua Faulkner, Carter Flora, Shaleana Garcia, Margaret Gause, Lucas Hanson, Lucas Kerner, Lindsay Nelson, Jared Parke, Brayden Perkins, Stephanie Pineda, Bayden Rigby, Alexandra Scott, Mark Woodland. 3. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Madison farmers ask for more time in BOE Jun 30, 2009
Representing the farmers before the Board of Equalization was attorney Jerry Rigby of the Rigby, Andrus of Rexburg. During his presentation to commissioners, Rigby requested more time to adequately research and prepare to address the issue before the board ... "This is obviously a very precedent-setting issue before this county," Rigby told commissioners. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Stork report Jun 28, 2009
MaKatie Lyn Rigby, daughter of Kristen and Mathew Odell Rigby of Gooding, was born June 17, 2009. Sage Rose Tubbs, daughter of Heather Anne and Lincoln W. Tubbs of Twin Falls, was born June 17, 2009. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sandra 'Sammy' Lynn Lenard Jun 25, 2009
and Stephanie Bracker-Reggelsen; two grandchildren, Kai and Emaleth Reggelsen, all of Davenport; parents, George and Cheryl Van Dyke of Nichols; two sisters, Patty Green of Muscatine and Viki Martinez of Conesville; four brothers, Dennis Smith, David Stuart and Kevin Stuart, all of Muscatine and Stephen Stuart of Cedar Rapids; grandmother, Gertrude Worrell of Conesville, former husband, Craig Bracker of Rigby, Idaho and many nieces, nephews and close friends. She is preceded in death by her... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
2009 Hershey's State Meet Results Jun 24, 2009
Sadie Cordingley, Rigby, 5'5 ... Paige Nelson, IF, 66'7".50m Dash1. Madison Glascock, TF, 8.162. Alexa Schwab, Rex, 8.283. Kylie Stoddard, TF, 8.494. Brooklyn Martinson, IF, 8.595. Courtney Handlen, Poc, 8.746. Lily Ward, Hailey, 8.797. Sadie Cordingley, Rigby, 8.818. Kortnee Loveland, IF, 8.87.100m Dash1. Aubrey North, Rexburg, 16.032. Madison Glascock, TF, 16.463. Alexa Schwab, Rex, 16.524. Kylie Stoddard, TF, 16.895. Brooklyn Martinson, IF, 17.056. Kari Taylor, Boise, 17.287. Courtney... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Farmers out in record numbers to protest county Jun 23, 2009
The first group of farmers to meet with the Board of Equalization is scheduled for Monday at 2:30 p.m. According to Saurey, this group will be represented by the Rigby, Andrus, and Moeller Charted law firm. The attorney representing this group of farmers could not be reached for comment. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
State rodeo qualifiers getting ready Jun 6, 2009
RYAN PROPHET (Rigby) ... KYLAN COVINGTON (Rigby) ... DIRK TAVENNER (Rigby). (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Batt embraces new tribal role Jun 4, 2009
He graduated from Rigby High School and earned a degree in Human Relations from the College of Technology at Idaho State University. Prior to being elected to the Business Council, Batt was a self-reliance instructor at the Learning Center. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
I-15 work under way Jun 3, 2009
RIGBY -- Construction began Monday on southbound and northbound Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. Crews will repave, seal-coat and install rumble strips along eight miles of southbound lanes on I-15 from the Osgood Interchange to the Roberts Interchange and along seven miles of northbound lanes on I-15 from the Sage Junction Interchange to the Hamer Interchange, the department said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Records set at Rigby Lake triathlon Jun 2, 2009
Published: Monday, June 1, 2009 11:23 PM MDT RIGBY -- Triathletes from 11 states converged on Eastern Idaho to compete in the fourth annual Triathlon at Rigby Lake. The Triathlon at Rigby Lake hosted many first time participants along with numerous seasoned competitors ... The sprint began with a 750 yard swim followed by a 13-mile bike ride to Lorenzo's Little Butte and back then finished with a 5K run through north Rigby. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Obama officials visit Northwest to learn salmon issues May 27, 2009
fossagrimmin wrote on May 26, 2009 5:18 PM:" I was elected as a rep for the harvest of north american bison, the department of interior has granted special permits to dispatch a number of bison (buffalow) We have permits for two states, We are a special party of 14..we are allowed 12 bison apeice, for a total of 168 bison..we have to distibute the bi probucts mostly to the native tribes to the area of were they are dispatched..also to some misfortunate citizens in the area. Should be a good kill... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sippin' Spuds May 24, 2009
Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal Blue Ice bottles are filled with the potato-based vodka at Distilled Resources in Rigby ... RIGBY -- Ken Wyatt started his New Hampshire-based company in 2001, while Allison Evanow started her California-based operation in 2004. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Sneak preview: Avista-NAIA World Series May 23, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
• Dietrich hires new school principal May 18, 2009
The 18-year veteran teacher grew up in Bountiful, Utah, graduated from the University of Utah and taught in Arizona and Wisconsin before moving to his current teaching position in Rigby. He comes to Dietrich with a master's degree. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Idaho State Championships May 17, 2009
Game 2: Rigby 4, Skyview 3 ... Game 7: Moscow 17, Rigby 6 ... Third place: Hillcrest 16, Rigby 10. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Plans continue for new bridge over Snake River May 17, 2009
ITD District IV Engineer Devin Rigby said the project needs direction over the next six months in order to continue because it's associated with federal funding that so far covers most of the project's costs. "So it really falls onto your plate," said Rigby ... Rigby said the county could create tough restrictions. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sunbirds reach NAIA baseball title game May 16, 2009
Tylor Pryor batted 4 for 5 with five RBIs, and Jared Coleman, Case Rigby and Dwight Nixon each added three hits to the Sunbirds' offense. The 10-team NAIA World Series is May 22-29 at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Car dealers plan for survival May 16, 2009
Erickson Pontiac GMC, Taylor Chevrolet, St. Anthony Motors and Rigby Chevrolet all believe they are in a good position to continue with GM. The last three are part of Taylor's United Auto Group, which also includes Axtell-Taylor in Logan, Utah. Eric Erickson, co-owner of Erickson Pontiac GMC, said General Motors is shedding dealers with poor customer satisfaction ratings, poor locations and low sales. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Idaho State Championships: Baseball and softball results/schedule May 16, 2009
Game 2: Rigby 4, Skyview 3 ... Game 7: Moscow 17, Rigby 6 ... Third place: Rigby (15-6) vs. Hillcrest (15-18), 1 p.m.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Track and Field State Championships: Day 1 results May 15, 2009
Curtis Peterson, Rigby, 13-6; 3. (tie) Dale McLaughlin, Wood River, 13-0; Cade Searle, Rigby, 13-0; 5 ... Curtis Peterson, Rigby, 13-6; 3. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fresno Pacific forces second title game May 15, 2009
"Brodie raised his record to 5-0 and Fresno Pacific will take a 37-19 mark into today's title game.Jared Coleman got the Sunbirds off to a rousing start, sending the second pitch of the game from Kyle Wink over the left field fence. Coleman, a junior catcher, also homered on the third pitch in the 6-2 win over Madonna earlier on Thursday.Dwight Nixon and Anthony Lowell laced back-to-back doubles in the second and after two walks, Tyler Pryor came through with a two-run single and designated... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
• COLUMN: Hagerman family helps resurrect Vardis Fisher's repute May 15, 2009
Fisher was born in 1895 on an island in the Snake River near Rigby. A professor at the University of Utah and New York University, he's best known for historical novels of the old West and the monumental 12-volume "Testament of Man" fiction series, depicting the history of humans from cave to civilization. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Bridging the problems May 15, 2009
"Life will be good, but its going to be painful," ITD engineer Devin Rigby said. The 18-month bridge closure has been decided since the state ruled out its other options, according to Rigby and a letter ITD Board Chairman Darrell Manning sent to Mayer in April ... If portions can be opened up once finished, the state will do it, Rigby said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
State tournament golf results May 13, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. Boys Results Day 1 Day 2 Total. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• Lancaster becomes four-time state medalist May 13, 2009
Led by a two-day 158 from Crockett Stearns, the Wood River boys finished five strokes behind state champion Moscow at Jefferson Hills Golf Course in Rigby on Tuesday ... At Jefferson Hills Golf Course Rigby ... Brian Panter, Rigby, 80-78-158; 5. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Poky comes on strong May 12, 2009
After squeaking into the 4A state tournament as the third team out its conference, the two-time defending champion Pocatello boys' golf team played its best round of the season Monday at Jefferson Hills Golf Course in Rigby. The Indians fired a 314, which puts them in second place, 11 shots behind Moscow. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Aiming for 11 May 12, 2009
Rigby: Brian Panter 80, Ben Skinner 83, Brock Pence 87, Jake Finn 97, Dallen Bell DQ. ... Rigby: Mindi Howard 106, Mercedes Fullwood 106, Roni Briggs 107, Mandi Shippen 107, Mercedes Byram 114. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
State representatives May 11, 2009
Two good rounds in Rigby will only raise his stock higher. Century. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Poky advances (27) May 10, 2009
Following the Pocatello softball team's 8-0 victory over Rigby on Saturday at OK Ward Park, coach Anne Butler gathered her team and all the parents together to talk about travel plans for next week's 4A state tournament ... The Pocatello ace struck out the first 10 Rigby batters who stepped to the plate, and she finished the game with 17 strikeouts out of the 21 potential outs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• Idaho High School State Championships schedule May 10, 2009
Game 2: Rigby vs. Skyview, 1 p.m.. At Bishop Kelly HS, Boise. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Upper valley's construction season is here May 9, 2009
-- The Idaho 48 overpass on U.S. 20 in Rigby will be repaved this construction season. -- Crews will repave and seal-coat a 15-mile stretch of Idaho 33 between Sage Junction and the Henry's Fork Bridge this spring and summer. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Stucki Picks Up Four Honors at 57th Annual Sam Bennion Athletic Awards Banquet May 8, 2009
Men's Cross Country Outstanding Performer: (Rigby, Idaho) Just a sophomore, Davis finished first among ISU competitors in six of ISU's eight cross country races in 2008, and he recorded three top 10 finishes. The also competed in the 400-meter run at Big Sky Indoor Championships, taking 13th, and he has qualified for Big Sky Outdoor Championships in 3,000-meter steeplechase. (Isubengals.com)
News of Record -- 5/6/09 May 6, 2009
Casey Lew MCDERMOTT, 51, of Rigby, and Barbara Kay SUMMERS, 51, of Burton. Joshua Miles JACKSON, 21, and Natalie Jean BROWN, 19, both of Rexburg. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
There's a new judge in Madison County (148) Apr 28, 2009
Speakers were Dwight Baker, president of the Idaho State Bar; Donna Benfield, executive director of the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce; Kim Clark, president of Brigham Young-University-Idaho; and Rich Andrus, Gordon Thatcher and Ray Rigby, lawyers in practice with Moeller ... Rigby detailed the history of Idaho's judicial selection process and said the current system has been designed to produce independent and fair decisions in selecting judges ... "I know that justice will be served and the... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
An energized Paul McCartney opens Coachella fest Apr 18, 2009
"It's going to be a good weekend, dear," he told the crowd of thousands gathered for the three-day festival, which erupted in cheers with the first chords of Beatles tunes like "Eleanor Rigby." It was McCartney's first appearance at a U.S. festival as a solo artist. In the 2 1/2-hour set, including two encores, McCartney dedicated "Long and Winding Road" and "My Love Does It Good" to his late wife Linda, who died in the Arizona desert 11 years earlier to the day. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Preston surprises Poky Apr 18, 2009
"We want districts down in Preston, and I'm just proud of the girls and hope they can keep their enthusiasm up." They'll have a chance to keep their momentum going today when the southern Indians travel to Rigby. Pocatello will host Jerome in a doubleheader at OK Ward Park. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Rexburg joins nationwide tea parties Apr 17, 2009
Perry Lewis of Rigby said the rally is a way to send a message to Washington ... Mike Jenkins of Rigby said the country "has been going down the wrong path by distancing ourselves from the Constitution. There are those who think the Constitution is outdated and needs to be revised. It's not outdated -- it's an inspired document. The men who wrote it were trying to preserve the rights of people not only in their time, but for future generations also.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
