Community Notes

Soup Luncheon March 4

It’s that time again!  The longstanding Community Soup Luncheon at the Presbyterian Church in Soda Springs will be held Tuesday March 4th (Fat Tuesday-the last day of Mardi Gras before Lent begins) from 11 A.M. To 1 P.M. for eating in.   Take-outs for the day will begin at 10:45.  The lunch will be held inside the Soda Springs Presbyterian Church at 109 S. 1st East .   Those with questions are welcomed to call 208-547-3771 for information or to order take-outs on March 4th.  Organizers want to spread the word that “everyone is most welcome.” 

For those whose interests lie in the soupy details, there will be 8 kinds of soup to celebrate the day: chicken taco, clam chowder, potato cheese, chili, beef cabbage, chicken Thai curry, ham and bean, and chicken noodle.  Bread, dessert, and drink will be served with the meal.

There is no charge, though donations will be gladly accepted.  

The event is always a wonderful non-denominational time to gather with friends and enjoy a bit of warmth as the winter slowly makes its exit from the valley.  

Caribou County Market Animal Weigh-In dates

Beef March 1st at 1 pm at the fairgrounds in Grace. You will need to have a bill of sale or a Brand Inspection. The State Brand Inspector will be there and you must pay for a brand inspection. It will cost you $3.00. 

Swine April 12 at 9 am at the fairgrounds in Grace. You must have a C.O.O.L form signed by the person you bought your pig from or a bill of sale. If you need a C.O.O.L form it can be found on ZSuites in the shared files portion. 

Sheep May 31st at 8 am at the fairgrounds in Grace. You must have a C.O.O.L form signed by the person you bought your sheep from or a bill of sale. If you need a C.O.O.L form it can be found on ZSuites in the shared files portion. All sheep need to have a scrapie tag. Make sure to ask your seller if they have one.

Meat Goat May 31st at 9 am at the fairgrounds in Garce. You must have a C.O.O.L form signed by the person you bought your meat goat from or a bill or sale. If you need a C.O.O.L form it can be found on ZSuites in the shared files portion. All Goats must have a scrapie tag. Make sure to ask your seller if they have one.

Important update for this year! To ensure a more accurate representation of weights and values, Market Animal Record Books will be due on August 15th, after the fair. A $100 fine will be imposed for late submissions. Additionally, checks will be held until the record books are turned in, judged, and receive at least a red ribbon.