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Q&A with owner of Soda Springs' award-winning Main Street Diner
The News-Examiner recently sat down with Tamra Henesh, the owner of Soda Springs' award-winning Main Street Diner, 71 S. Main St. Here are her answers to our questions. News-Examiner: What is the background and history of the Main Street Diner? Henesh: In 2011, my mom, sister and I saw a need for a place to go eat during lunch. My parents had their construction and real estate businesses up the...
Applegarth Greenhouse and Apothecary: Alchemical Gift Shoppe offers eclectic mix of items in Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Most children are born into this world wide-eyed, full of hope and awe. Their natural curiosity offers them expedited learning as they climb into cupboards, peer behind bushes, and dig in the dirt. It's an era of discovery and of joy, a time of excitement and of revelations untold. For many, childhood is simply magical. ...
Local violinist starts orchestra program at Soda Springs middle school
SODA SPRINGS — For the first time ever, an orchestra clinic was held at Tigert Middle School last week to give students there some expert instruction on the cello, violin and other classical instruments. The event was organized by Soda Springs violinist Debbie Hansen, who has worked as a music aide at Tigert for the past few years and has led the effort to start an orchestra program at the school. ...
Fundraisers underway after local family loses uninsured home, two dogs in fire
GRACE — Several fundraising efforts are underway for a local family who recently lost their home and two canine companions in a devastating fire. Valerie and Bryan Smith were out with friends and family on the night of March 2 when they received a call from their neighbor informing them that their home was engulfed in flames. “The neighbor asked, ‘Are you home?’ I told her no and she told...
Fundraisers underway after local family loses uninsured home, two dogs in fire
GRACE — Several fundraising efforts are underway for a local family who recently lost their home and two canine companions in a devastating fire. Valerie and Bryan Smith were out with friends and family on the night of March 2 when they received a call from their neighbor informing them that their home was engulfed in flames. “The neighbor asked, ‘Are you home?’ I told her no and she told...
Local woman creates her own business opportunity by opening Mountain View Skin
SODA SPRINGS — A local woman has started up a business in the historic Enders Hotel that aims to heal both superficial and even more complex and deeper wounds. For 16 years, Courtney Stanley has been a licensed esthetician living in various parts of the state while raising a family alongside her husband. Honing her skills at several different established locations was rewarding and she took great pride in helping...
Friendship, faith and music help two local women overcome life's challenges
In our confusing and ever-changing human existence, it's easy to feel lost or alone. But for two women living in farming communities in rural Southeast Idaho, their wounds were healed when fate brought them together. Now, they’re sharing a message of peace and harmony with the world. In many respects, Amber Mansfield was like any other teenage girl: Interested in sports, music and boys. One of several siblings in a...
Local woman creates her own business opportunity by opening Mountain View Skin
SODA SPRINGS — A local woman has started up a business in the historic Enders Hotel that aims to heal both superficial and even more complex and deeper wounds. For 16 years, Courtney Stanley has been a licensed esthetician living in various parts of the state while raising a family alongside her husband. Honing her skills at several different established locations was rewarding and she took great pride in helping...
MUSIC MATTERS: The teacher who led the revival of the Grace High School choir and band programs
When Beth Buxton took over the high school music program in Grace, she took over a program that had seen four different teachers in seven years. “There was lots and lots of turnover,” said Buxton. “1A schools are really hard. No one preps you in college as a music teacher for what you’re gonna walk into in a small school. You’re trained to teach at a big high school. So most teachers look at a small school as a stepping stone. For band, and choir...
Three Soda Springs students take home top honors in statewide Holiday Card contest
SODA SPRINGS — The Idaho Department of Education recently crowned 10 winners in its annual Holiday Card artwork contest and not only did the community of Soda Springs take home three of the top spots, all three of those winners happen to have the same private art teacher. Diane Olsen has taught art lessons off and on for years, but only for the last three years has she taught a regular art class schedule. ...
Local woman leads effort to bring Enders Hotel back to life
SODA SPRINGS — It's easy to look at a worn-down item in a drawer or cupboard and say, “Time to buy a new one.”. While this philosophy might work with a sock full of holes or a toothbrush missing its bristles, the intrinsic and historical value of some assets is quite often worth saving.
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