Community Notes
Veterans Day Events
Veterans Day is an important day in the community, and there are a number of events to put on your calendar for next Monday, November 11. A Veterans Breakfast, donated by Soda Springs High School will be held at 8 a.m. The Veterans program itself will begin at 10 a.m. at Soda Springs High School, and recognize and honor the patriotic contributions of Caribou County’s many veterans. A Veterans Dinner for Veterans and Significant others will held at the 3C Grill in Grace at 5 p.m., donated by Bayer. Contact Kyle Bingham at 208-406-8716 or Jacob Hirsbrunner at 214-650-8892.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Senior Center
The Caribou County Senior Center wants to make sure that no one spends a Thanksgiving without dinner or a chance to eat it with friends and neighbors. On November 28 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. the Center will host a free dinner for anyone who would like to attend or order a meal. Dine in, take out, and delivery are all on the menu, so don’t eat alone! In order to ensure that the right amount of food is available, the Center is requesting that those interested takeout and delivery reserve a spot by November 15 . Contact Jim McCulloch at (208) 681-1832 to make your reservation, volunteer, donate, or with any other questions.
The Center is located in downtown Soda Springs at 60 S. Main. Come celebrate the season!
Community Concert Director
Spotlight
The Caribou County Community Choir and Orchestra is heading full steam ahead toward its December 8 Concert. As the date approaches, here is some information on the directors involved.
The Executive Orchestral Director is Anne Olorenshaw. She is very artistic in her interpretation of the music, and very articulate in her directing. As the former music director in Bancroft, she has many years experience as a choral and instrumental director. She is a beautiful singer and an accomplished pianist. When not directing the music she will either be singing or playing the string bass in the orchestra.
The Executive Choral Director is Kimberly Mumford. She has been soloing as a soprano since she was a young girl and has a beautiful and well trained singing voice. She currently is the music teacher in Soda Springs, and has taught in other areas, including Grace, Pocatello and the Phoenix area. Kim is a seasoned actress who directs the high school musicals. She is creative in her interpretation of the music. If not directing or singing, she can be found behind the piano, accompanying.
Returning director is Vince Burgoyne of Montpelier. As an accomplished band teacher of many years in Spanish Fork, Utah, he brings energy and precision to the orchestra. He will also be directing the choir this year, bringing the same results, no doubt. When not directing or singing bass, he can be found playing the trumpet.
Making his debut this year as a choral director for the Christmas concert is Tanner Davis. Tanner brings a new perspective to the music he directs. When not directing he will be singing tenor or playing the cello.
Bancroft Announces Utility Increase
The city of Bancroft recently passed a utility increase, which will be effective November 1, 2024.
Starting on that day, utility statements will reflect the 4.99% increase voted on during the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budgeting Process, which followed from a series of public
Budget hearings.
Special Rate Accounts--Multi-Dwelling Units, Businesses, Apartments, Water/Outside City Limits, Water &Garbage/No Sewer, Extended water line users, etc—can contact City Hall at 208-648-7648 for specific information.
Auto-Pay Customers are notified to please contact your banking institution or log on to the city website at www.cityofbancroft.com to make payment adjustment updates
Public Meetings held to discuss rate increases included regular council meeting, budget workshop, pre-budget and final budget hearing.
Questions regarding New Rates or Account Totals should be directed to City Hall (208)648-7648 or in writing to City of Bancroft, PO Box 39, 95 S. Main St, Bancroft, ID 83217
Or by email to [email protected].
