Community Notes

Think Pink Brunch

The Caribou Medical Center will be doing something different than the traditional Brake for Breakfast this year.  According to Erika Dannelly with CMC, "To honor Breast Cancer Awareness this year, the hospital has decided to hold a Think Pink Brunch in lieu of our typical Brake for Breakfast. This decision -- though maybe controversial -- was done intentionally and with great thought towards the community and how we might best bring awareness to breast cancer, as well as women's health as a whole.

Caribou Medical Center has been working hard towards expanding our Women's Health service line and we are so proud of the incredible team of providers we have and the services they offer. We are so excited for you to come and meet them at our first annual Think Pink Brunch.”

Often, the Brake for Breakfast event results in a priority on quickly driving through a station to collect a quick bite and a drink mug or other piece of merchandise.  This event will take place Friday October 25 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Tigert Middle School and provide interested members of the public direct access to health care providers at the Women’s Clinic, who will be on hand to provide information, answer questions, and discuss the services which are offered by the Caribou Medical Center.

The brunch will include free breakfast and mocktail mimosas (please no alcohol, as the event is on public school grounds and alcohol is prohibited), goodie bags, informational materials about breast cancer and our providers, and door prizes.

Local vendors will also be on hand with a variety of items.

ISO improves rating for Grace

Due to efforts at efficiency and improvement, the Insurance Services Office rating for the city of Grace has been upgraded, which results in lower overall property insurance costs for properties within the community.  More information will be forthcoming, but Mayor Barthlome congratulated Fire Chief Curtis Peck on the news. 

Senior Dinner Held in Grace

A gathering in Grace took place last week, where a full potato bar was shared among friends and neighbors at the American Legion Building.  Mayor Jackie Barthlome, Libby Hubbard, Sheryl McLain, and Lorna Norstrom were noted as being in charge of organizing and hosting the dinner, but it involved contributions in the form of food and help from many others.  “We always had a senior dinner in the past, and it’s something that we think is important and a lot of fun,” Sheryl McClain said.  The cost of the dinner was a 4$ donation, which more than accounted for the home cooked chicken alfredo, chili, desserts, and potatoes with toppings.  

Community Chorus Rehearsals underway

The Annual Community Christmas Concert rehearsals are underway!  The first rehearsal was held Sunday October 20, and rehearsals will be at 6 P.M. Sundays at the Presbyterian Church.  All singers from age 16 and up are invited to come and participate.   Able and talented directors are studying the scores and preparing for this exciting concert.  All who can carry a tune or who would like to learn to carry a tune are needed!

Festival of Trees

The Friends of the Library are planning a Festival of Trees event on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Soda Springs Library.  The FOT is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library, which is the 501c(3) that raises and manages funds that area raised for the library.  The event has been a staple community event which has been loved and supported by the people of Soda Springs and surrounding areas over the years.  

Local donors, including businesses and individuals, graciously donate fully decorated trees, wreaths, décor, and a variety of gift. Trees can be decorated however a donor wishes in any manner that represents the spirit of their business.  Donors can also choose to donate money directly to purchase a tree which will be decorated by library staff on behalf of the donor.  The trees are then sold at silent auction.  There will also be a raffle, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.  Refreshments will be served.  

Some of the current needs at the library include electrical work.  The library has a limited number of electrical outlets.  Funds would help the library replace the power strips that are currently in use to provide power a variety of devices and equipment in the library.  As a longer term goal, an addition is also being planned to include a community room and classroom style rooms for privacy and quiet.

A 8.5x11” booklet including tree/wreath photos and descriptions, a sponsor list, ads from local businesses, and information about the library will be handed out at the event.  Advertisements, logos, and payments are due November 1.  Contact [email protected] or call Dorajo Messerly at (208) 547-2606 with any questions or to place an order or commit to donating a tree.  A variety of support levels are available.

Soda Springs Homecoming Parade hits the streets

As Homecoming week drew to a close last week, SSHS Royalty, along with the Football, Volleyball, Cross Country teams joined other esteemed alumni in the annual parade through town.  Though the weather was on the verge of rain throughout the afternoon, the route managed to stay dry long enough to celebrate coming home to Soda Springs!