Community Notes
Soda Springs Performing Arts Band will entertain at Light World event
The LIGHT THE WORLD GIVING MACHINE sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is finally coming to Southeast Idaho, and the Soda Springs Performing Arts Band will be on hand to welcome it!
The band has been invited to entertain patrons of the machine at noon on its opening day. They will play from 12-12:30 on Saturday, November 15, as patrons from all over the area come and provide help for people all over the world.
The machine will be located at the Idaho Central Credit Union Headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho. This wonderful experience is free to the public, and all are welcome and invited to come and give!
Flu Shots available at SIPH
It is well and truly flu season, and the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department has flue shots available for those who would like them. The shots are recommended for those in high risk categories, which includes: older people over age 65, young children, under age 2, people with chronic lung disease (such as asthma and COPD), diabetes (type 1 and 2), heart disease, neurologic conditions, and certain other long-term health conditions, pregnant women, health care workers.
SIPH reminds the community that the flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu, and that even if you got a flu shot last year, you will still need the flu shot this year to be protected this flu season. The best time to get your flu shot is before
flu activity is high in your community.
Call the SIPH office in Soda Springs with any questions, and to check for availability. 1 (208) 547-4375.
Thirkill PTO Christmas Market
Last weekend, Thirkill Elementary hosted a Christmas Market that saw a wide range of vendors. The event included potential gifts for the upcoming holidays from all around the area. Crafts, clothes, food, books, and more were there for the purchase throughout the weekend. In a change from last year, outside the school saw a somewhat ad hoc “pop-up” event where kids were allowed to try out a variety of big machines used by construction, EMS, Fire, Ambulance, and other groups. Gene Nelson from G and E Rentals was on site, as well as members of local emergency services and crews.
The event is one of several that the PTO puts on during the year. While many of them are student-focused (like the recent Fun Run), others are more community-facing like this one. Throughout the two days, there was a fairly steady stream of visitors, both inside and out.
There were many vendors on site. Some that caught our eye were Kelli’s Wash and Fold, which is a laundry service that can take on your comforters in addition to your standard laundry. Kelli can be reached at (208) 251-2055. Grace’s Becky Hemmert was there promoting Wake and Move Mountains Running and Strength Dynamics. The business is located on 112 South Main Street in Grace, and Becky can be reached at (208) 221-7724. Jenna Harrison Waddoups runs “Suze’s Shop,” which sells a large variety of delicious baked items. She can be found under those names (Jenna Waddoups) on social media platforms.
Kudos to the idea for the vehicle tours. Kids were having a blast in the observation of this reporter, and if I had three dollars on me I would have gladly spent it to climb around on a Fire truck!
The vehicle carnival was a huge hit!
You’ve got to try out all the parts of a vehicle...
Soda Sip Cereal Drop
Soda Sip reminds residents that the 6th ANNUAL PROJECT CEREAL DROP is currently underway. According to organizers: “This is a PROJECT that has been put together to donate 1 box of cereal to each elementary school student in CARIBOU COUNTY. The kids will get to take it home during CHRISTMAS BREAK to make sure each child does not go hungry over the holidays! We want to invite you to help us! Please drop off any unopened, not expired BOXES of CEREAL (12oz or more please) to SODA SIP. We will also be collecting wrapping paper and tape this year to wrap each box of cereal. And if you find any good deals on cereal please let us know so we can let others know as well!
If you are unable to drop off cereal but still want to participate please Venmo @Mersade-Wells
Jenna Waddoups
Kelli Crawford
Megan Rose Walker
Becky Hemmert
