Voters now speaking from the grave!

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    by Guest Writer on July 15, 2010

      Democrats are sweating the upcoming election this year.  Voters are angry from all sides.  Democrat supporters are don’t think their elected officials in office are doing enough, conservative minded are furious with the rush passing of Obama’s health care bill, and just about everyone is in shock over the rampant spending taking place.  And now [...]

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        Grand Targhee Resort To Open Downhill Mountain Bike Trails

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        by Joe Eagle on July 7, 2010

          Staggered Opening of Lift Service DH MTB Trails to Begin Today Grand Targhee Resort will begin opening partial sections of their lift-serviced downhill mountain bike trails today, and plans to be close to 100% open by the weekend. “The abundance of late season snow and variable weather throughout the spring delayed us a bit this [...]

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          Parks & Rec proposes solutions to its budget challenges

          by CalderaNews July 7, 2010

          ISLAND PARK — Idaho’s Parks and Recreation Department (IDPR) may not be eliminated, state officials said Tuesday, because IDPR’s director, Nancy Merrill, is finding ways to cut the agency’s budget and attract more revenue. It’s a “may” with a capital “M,” however. Jennifer Wernex, IPPR communications manager, said Wednesday (January 20) that  nothing is set [...]

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            Watch your receipt at Texas Roadhouse Grill

            by Nancy July 7, 2010

            I took my husband to the Texas Roadhouse grill for his birthday.  Excellent meal.  Service was decent.  When my charge showed up on my credit card is when there was a problem.  The meal was 36.00 I tipped the waiter 5.00.  Should have been a 41.00 charge.  The charge was51.00.  I guess the waiter decided [...]

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              Body Disposal and Fantastic Service at Home Depot!

              Thumbnail image for Body Disposal and Fantastic Service at Home Depot! by Nikola Tesla July 6, 2010

              Last Friday I was having a bad day; and by 19:00 my two roommates were proving without a doubt that they just weren’t pulling their own weight anymore.  So I loaded them up in my pickup and proceeded to the nearest hardware store.  Since moving to the Southeast part of town this happens to be [...]

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                Disappointing turn-out for the “Citizens” 4th of July fireworks.

                Thumbnail image for Disappointing turn-out for the “Citizens” 4th of July fireworks. by racquelm July 6, 2010

                After hours of preparation and thousands of dollars spent, only a few hundred people  ended up showing up to the small Fourth of July event.   Looking around the baseball stadium just before the show where the fireworks show was to take place, it felt like less than half the seats were filled.  The show seemed [...]

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                  Confusing Icons, Lost Meanings

                  Thumbnail image for Confusing Icons, Lost Meanings by untwisted July 2, 2010

                  The mail man delivered a confusing  Shopko flier to our home last night.  There were 22 people of all ages on the cover, all having a grand old time, all wearing the same red theme t- shirt.   The shirts bore an American Flag which was framed and covered by a classic white peace sign. Th [...]

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                    To Spice or Not To Spice…

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                    Whatever you want to call it; Spice, Black Mamba, JWH-018, or any of the other names attributed to the newest craze, it seems to be a very popular new kid in town. I’m curious what your opinions are on this new phenomenon. I’ve chosen not to sell this in my store for my own personal, [...]

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                      Glenn Beck Coming to Southeast Idaho This 4th of July – Not everyone is excited – especially not local newspaper commentator Tom Walsh

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                      Conservatives love him, liberals despise him, but one thing is for sure – Fox News host and radio news celebrity Glenn Beck can draw a crowd, and he’s coming to Southeast Idaho.  Glen will be on location in Driggs this 4th of July.  But some people aren’t excited about him being here.  Tom Walsh, who [...]

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                        LIST OF LOCAL EVENTS: Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence in Southeast Idaho

                        Thumbnail image for LIST OF LOCAL EVENTS: Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence in Southeast Idaho by Guest Writer July 1, 2010

                        This was just submitted. Joe, Local news 8 just posted on their website a list of the events taking place here in Southeast Idaho here: (http://www.localnews8.com/news/24072017/detail.html ).  I thought people might want to know what events were happening by day so they can plan the holiday more efficiently.  I’ve added a few that they missed [...]

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                          Where to find “GOOD” fireworks in Southeast Idaho

                          Thumbnail image for Where to find “GOOD” fireworks in Southeast Idaho by Guest Writer June 30, 2010

                          Do you want some great personal fireworks? Fun ones? Something other than a sparkler? For years I’ve known of people who’d drive to Wyoming to pick up fire crackers, bottle rockets, roman candles and bring them back here to have a personal, private family event. Well, for those of you who aren’t aware, there’s a [...]

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                            Mr. Mayor fix our streets…

                            Thumbnail image for Mr. Mayor fix our streets… by Thomas Walsh June 29, 2010

                            I arrived in Idaho Falls by the end of February of this year. The City of Idaho Falls was still covered in snow of course and the deplorable condition of the city’s infrastructure was also obviously concealed. As the snow melted away it became apparent that the City of Idaho Falls is lacking seriously in the department [...]

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                              You Can Pick Your Senator…

                              by Neal Larson June 29, 2010

                              Prior to the 17th Amendment’s passage, state legislative bodies chose their respective senators. Then, on April 18th, 1913, the amendment was ratified, effectively transferring power from the legislature to the electorate. During the GOP’s convention in Idaho Falls last weekend, delegates voted to support a resolution calling for a 17th Amendment repeal. I have to [...]

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                                Idaho Falls is Given 2 Fireworks Shows this year – Which one will draw the crowds?

                                by Guest Writer June 24, 2010

                                The battle of the fireworks shows is on!   For as far back as many can remember whenever the 4th of July has been on a Sunday the fireworks show in Idaho Falls was held on either Saturday or Monday – much to the chagrin of some Idaho Falls residence.  This year was no exception. But [...]

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                                  Idaho Falls Passes Pocatello!!!

                                  by Joe Eagle June 24, 2010

                                  According to a news article at localnews8.com, Idaho Falls has offically passed Pocatello in population.  This is significant considering Pocatello houses the ISU campus – a major employer in Pocatello, and gives a natural advantage to Pocatello in population. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Falls is now the fourth largest city in Idaho passing Pocatello, [...]

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                                    Angie Dodge’s murder still not solved

                                    by CalderaGal June 20, 2010

                                    Mother still seeks closure of her daughter’s murder case. June 13, 2010 will be the 14-year anniversary of Angie Dodge’s murder. By ELIZABETH LADEN All I have ever wanted is the truth and closure. I want to know how my daughter died, who was there, why it happened.  — Carol Dodge IDAHO FALLS -  A [...]

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                                      MAJOR LOCAL CONTROVERSY: Independence Day Activities – Should They Be Held On Saturday Or Sunday?!!

                                      Thumbnail image for MAJOR LOCAL CONTROVERSY: Independence Day Activities – Should They Be Held On Saturday Or Sunday?!! by Guest Writer June 9, 2010

                                      [Get people talking!  Add this link to your Facebook or Twitter!] Independence Day is an important day in our nations history.  It symbolizes the birth of our nation and the freedoms we have in this life, and the holiday is fast approaching.   This year we approach a dilemma that has been repeated from time to [...]

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                                        The British Petroleum Oil Spill in The Gulf of Mexico

                                        Thumbnail image for The British Petroleum Oil Spill in The Gulf of Mexico by Guest Writer June 7, 2010

                                        I don’t follow the news closely on a daily basis, so if I’m somewhat familiar with it most everyone else will be too. If you’re not for some reason, go to your favorite news network website and it won’t be difficult to find. There have been billions invested in technology to drill into deeper and [...]

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                                          The Blonde With the Ponytail Scares Me

                                          by My vote counts May 20, 2010

                                          Saturday Janet Trujillo came by my house campaigning.  She left me a card with her website on it.  Just because you CAN run for an office doesn’t mean you should. I pulled up her site and the home page has her EXPERIENCE on it.  She is a high school grad, and is a dental assistant [...]

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                                            A Letter to a Friend

                                            Thumbnail image for A Letter to a Friend by Neal Larson May 19, 2010

                                            Dear Public Education, We’ve known each other for many years, and for many years we’ve been generous to you, providing you a large portion of our public revenue so you can accomplish your goal of educating our kids. I consider you a friend, and I support your efforts. You have done much good. A true [...]

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                                              Sunday Soccer League Trashes Field Weekly!!!

                                              Thumbnail image for Sunday Soccer League Trashes Field Weekly!!! by kimi mccall May 11, 2010

                                              The Hispanic Soccer league plays on the field behind my house, and every Sunday they leave their litter everywhere. I am sick and tired of the mess.  Other teams/leagues play and have tournaments and never leave the field this way.  Our neighborhood is tired of it.  I walked over to a set of trash cans [...]

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                                                Anger Over Arizona Law

                                                by Open Mind May 4, 2010

                                                Arizona’s recently-passed immigration law has obviously stirred up a hornets nest.  So, instead of writing a diatribe about my own opinion of the law, just a few questions for thought, and hopefully some discussion… Regardless of whether you like the law or not, if the federal government had enforced their own laws, would the law [...]

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                                                  Finding Closure

                                                  Thumbnail image for Finding Closure by Open Mind April 27, 2010

                                                  Anytime a child or adult goes missing, especially locally, I wonder how I would handle such a trajedy. Not knowing where they went, where they are, if they are still alive — it must be a burdened existence. When I saw that skeletal remains — likely of an adult woman — were found east of [...]

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                                                    About time… Merging 91 and 93

                                                    Thumbnail image for About time… Merging 91 and 93 by Open Mind April 20, 2010

                                                    In today’s Post Register, I learned that a local group has emerged wanting to consolidate Bonneville District 93 and Idaho Falls District 91.  They’re called Citizens for School District Consolidation. I’ve long been a proponent of consolidating school districts wherever it can be done, and whenever it makes sense. It’s a tall order to accomplish [...]

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                                                      Seismic Sensationalism

                                                      Thumbnail image for Seismic Sensationalism by Open Mind April 14, 2010

                                                      A number of large earthquakes in recent months have rattled the globe, killing tens of thousands in some cases. Haiti, Chile, Indonesia, California, Taiwan, and now Tibet have all seen strong temblors, some causing massive damage.  While the Haiti earthquake alone killed enough people to push this year’s earthquake death toll far above the annual [...]

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