By Craig Bosley
My wife and I recently saw a movie that was both delightful and comforting, with a surprisingly politically incorrect choice. Juno, a high school girl, gets pregnant and immediately wants a “quickie abortion.” Approaching the abortion clinic, she interacts with a girl picketing the clinic, who informs Juno that her unborn child already has fingernails. Juno then goes into the clinic but changes her mind and leaves, determined to have the baby and put him/her up for adoption.
She continues to reject abortion even after her stepmother advocates that she “take care of the pregnancy” so she can have a “real” baby when the time is right. Juno remains adamant, unwavering. What is a “real” baby? When does a fetus become “real?” The suggestion is a “real” baby is the one you decide not to abort; the aborted baby is not “real.”
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March 29, 2008, 9:19 pmOlympia Brown: Leading suffragette and female minister
March 28, 2008, 4:06 pm
By Nick Gier
March is Women's History Month and I would like to pay tribute to Olympia Brown (1835-1926), a leading suffragette and America's first ordained woman minister. In 1863 Brown was ordained in the Universalist Church, the 9th largest Christian denomination at the time.
In 1961 most Universalists joined the Unitarians, the former abolishing Hell and the latter rejecting the Trinity, and became the Unitarian Universalist Association. Some Universalists, however, have recently sought to reassert their Christian identity in forming the Christian Universalism Association.
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March is Women's History Month and I would like to pay tribute to Olympia Brown (1835-1926), a leading suffragette and America's first ordained woman minister. In 1863 Brown was ordained in the Universalist Church, the 9th largest Christian denomination at the time.
In 1961 most Universalists joined the Unitarians, the former abolishing Hell and the latter rejecting the Trinity, and became the Unitarian Universalist Association. Some Universalists, however, have recently sought to reassert their Christian identity in forming the Christian Universalism Association.
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Do us men ever grow up?
March 23, 2008, 3:13 pm
By Craig Bosley
I have been a doctor for more than three decades. I am not sure I can count the number of patients I have seen, the number of patient histories I have taken. Some histories are really quite fascinating, adding information to my life knowledge I never needed to know. The one constant I have noticed throughout these years is that men and women are staggeringly different. More importantly, those differences never diminish or go away.
One example of confusion (to us men) is why women believe they can finish the job our mothers failed to finish? Do they honestly believe our mothers did not do their very best, trying to raise us to adulthood? Nonetheless, women marry us with the premeditated intent of spending the entire marriage helping us to grow and mature. And, for reasons that must be genetic, they never give up, despite all evidence to the contrary that they should. They never accept the reality that the peak of our maturity, the one time for which we muster all the maturity we will ever have, however slight that might be, is our wedding day!
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I have been a doctor for more than three decades. I am not sure I can count the number of patients I have seen, the number of patient histories I have taken. Some histories are really quite fascinating, adding information to my life knowledge I never needed to know. The one constant I have noticed throughout these years is that men and women are staggeringly different. More importantly, those differences never diminish or go away.
One example of confusion (to us men) is why women believe they can finish the job our mothers failed to finish? Do they honestly believe our mothers did not do their very best, trying to raise us to adulthood? Nonetheless, women marry us with the premeditated intent of spending the entire marriage helping us to grow and mature. And, for reasons that must be genetic, they never give up, despite all evidence to the contrary that they should. They never accept the reality that the peak of our maturity, the one time for which we muster all the maturity we will ever have, however slight that might be, is our wedding day!
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No reason for Pocatellans to smear town
March 18, 2008, 9:29 pm
Idaho State Journal Editorial
You won’t find many people in Sun Valley complaining there’s nothing to do. Missoula residents would argue no city compares with the place they call home. And you’d be hard pressed to find a Jackson, Wyo., resident anxious to leave for greener pastures.
Those places are all widely regarded as havens for outdoor recreation, particularly by their own residents. And those cities all placed behind Pocatello in Outdoor Life magazine’s ranking of the nation’s top community for outdoorsmen.
Pocatello appears fifth in the list, which will be published in the magazine on Thursday. The only other Idaho city to finish ahead of us is Lewiston at No. 2.
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You won’t find many people in Sun Valley complaining there’s nothing to do. Missoula residents would argue no city compares with the place they call home. And you’d be hard pressed to find a Jackson, Wyo., resident anxious to leave for greener pastures.
Those places are all widely regarded as havens for outdoor recreation, particularly by their own residents. And those cities all placed behind Pocatello in Outdoor Life magazine’s ranking of the nation’s top community for outdoorsmen.
Pocatello appears fifth in the list, which will be published in the magazine on Thursday. The only other Idaho city to finish ahead of us is Lewiston at No. 2.
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Advanced Energy Center boon for Southeast Idaho
March 15, 2008, 10:19 am
By Randy Jensen
In a recent editorial, the Idaho State Journal urged those of us in Power County to examine the details of the proposed Advanced Energy Center before embracing it.
That is exactly what I, my friends and other community leaders have already done. As a result, I have concluded that the center will create a substantial net benefit for county residents and Southeast Idaho as well.
The benefits of the project are obvious and attractive: A major investment in our community, a significant contribution to our tax base, a product that will be used locally and the creation of good-paying jobs. With the center built, many of our young people will be able to work here and raise their families. There currently are few opportunities for our students who leave American Falls, earn degrees and try to come back.
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In a recent editorial, the Idaho State Journal urged those of us in Power County to examine the details of the proposed Advanced Energy Center before embracing it.
That is exactly what I, my friends and other community leaders have already done. As a result, I have concluded that the center will create a substantial net benefit for county residents and Southeast Idaho as well.
The benefits of the project are obvious and attractive: A major investment in our community, a significant contribution to our tax base, a product that will be used locally and the creation of good-paying jobs. With the center built, many of our young people will be able to work here and raise their families. There currently are few opportunities for our students who leave American Falls, earn degrees and try to come back.
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Due diligence needed on Advanced Energy Center
March 10, 2008, 6:05 pm
Idaho State Journal Editorial
There’s no question that the estimated 1,000 construction jobs and 150 full-time positions that would be created by the proposed Power County Advanced Energy Center would give the local economy a shot in the arm.
But as those who attended a series of recent public meetings on the proposed facility have learned, the jobs would come at a cost. Though the businessmen with Southeast Idaho Energy have gone to great lengths to make their proposed operation as clean as possible, emissions would still be considerable.
The $2 billion plant planned for American Falls near Lamb Weston would gasify up to 4,000 tons of coal per day and transform it into as much as 3,500 tons of fertilizer. It’s an important product for an agricultural region such as Southeast Idaho.
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There’s no question that the estimated 1,000 construction jobs and 150 full-time positions that would be created by the proposed Power County Advanced Energy Center would give the local economy a shot in the arm.
But as those who attended a series of recent public meetings on the proposed facility have learned, the jobs would come at a cost. Though the businessmen with Southeast Idaho Energy have gone to great lengths to make their proposed operation as clean as possible, emissions would still be considerable.
The $2 billion plant planned for American Falls near Lamb Weston would gasify up to 4,000 tons of coal per day and transform it into as much as 3,500 tons of fertilizer. It’s an important product for an agricultural region such as Southeast Idaho.
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Human beings all
March 8, 2008, 7:16 pm
By Craig Bosley
Last week I wrote an article on homosexuality. To suggest this is a volatile subject is a gross understatement. The number of responses, the intensity of those responses, and the speed of those responses was overwhelming. This could mean the topic should be off limits, it could mean dissenting opinions should not be printed, or it could mean this topic is so important, so volatile, so emotionally charged that more discussion is needed rather than less.
I would suggest that making any topic off-limits is inappropriate. I would further suggest deciding which opinions can and cannot be advanced is equally inappropriate.
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Last week I wrote an article on homosexuality. To suggest this is a volatile subject is a gross understatement. The number of responses, the intensity of those responses, and the speed of those responses was overwhelming. This could mean the topic should be off limits, it could mean dissenting opinions should not be printed, or it could mean this topic is so important, so volatile, so emotionally charged that more discussion is needed rather than less.
I would suggest that making any topic off-limits is inappropriate. I would further suggest deciding which opinions can and cannot be advanced is equally inappropriate.
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The truth about Tasers
March 6, 2008, 12:57 pm
By George W. Katsilometes
For The Journal
Yes, ladies even you can now own a pretty pink Taser which will deliver a minimum of 50,000 volts of energy at a distance of up to 15 feet for at least 30 seconds.
Just think of it, you can own the same “less lethal” weapon being marketed to the military, city governments and police departments around the world. Orders are currently being taken at Taser parties being conducted by enterprising women around America.
Multiple articles in the Idaho State Journal referencing the use of Tasers by local law enforcement departments led me to question why the police would choose to use such a device to take a young man into custody who was holding a knife to his own throat?
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For The Journal
Yes, ladies even you can now own a pretty pink Taser which will deliver a minimum of 50,000 volts of energy at a distance of up to 15 feet for at least 30 seconds.
Just think of it, you can own the same “less lethal” weapon being marketed to the military, city governments and police departments around the world. Orders are currently being taken at Taser parties being conducted by enterprising women around America.
Multiple articles in the Idaho State Journal referencing the use of Tasers by local law enforcement departments led me to question why the police would choose to use such a device to take a young man into custody who was holding a knife to his own throat?
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Let’s talk Cuba, legal holidays
March 3, 2008, 6:51 pm
By Perry Swisher
Two experts on Cuba — meaning two Cubans — were being interviewed about the likelihood of changes in the island nation now that Fidel Castro has at last quit. Both were reluctant to predict any imminent major change.
I beg to differ not from knowing very much about Cuba but because I have seen so many news pictures showing how old all the automobiles are in Havana: There are limits in this new century to how long you can keep the younger generations docile 90 miles from an unlimited supply of car parts and even new cars.
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Two experts on Cuba — meaning two Cubans — were being interviewed about the likelihood of changes in the island nation now that Fidel Castro has at last quit. Both were reluctant to predict any imminent major change.
I beg to differ not from knowing very much about Cuba but because I have seen so many news pictures showing how old all the automobiles are in Havana: There are limits in this new century to how long you can keep the younger generations docile 90 miles from an unlimited supply of car parts and even new cars.
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Bigger planes just a start to help service
February 23, 2008, 11:37 am
Idaho State Journal Editorial
Delta Air Lines is considering a change in future service to Pocatello, scheduling three flights to Salt Lake City with 50-seat jets rather than the five turboflight flights now offered by subsidiary SkyWest Airlines which accommodate 30 passengers each.
Whether that would be an improvement in service is problematical. People who fly probably prefer the jets, but a choice in flights would be reduced from five to three.
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Delta Air Lines is considering a change in future service to Pocatello, scheduling three flights to Salt Lake City with 50-seat jets rather than the five turboflight flights now offered by subsidiary SkyWest Airlines which accommodate 30 passengers each.
Whether that would be an improvement in service is problematical. People who fly probably prefer the jets, but a choice in flights would be reduced from five to three.
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Fate of cougar kittens far from 'humane euthanization'
February 23, 2008, 10:35 am
By Bruce Bowman
In the Jan. 16 issue of the Journal, there was a front-page story titled, “Cougar kittens killed.” The Journal reported that three cats were “hanging out in populated areas” and the article further described sightings of them in the upper parts of Gibson Jack and Mink Creek. The story reported that a female cougar, presumably the kittens' mother, had been spotted in the same areas.
These cougar spottings were considered to be unusual, as cougars are the “ghosts of the woods” and are seldom seen so often. The areas they were in were technically their territory, and any humans living so far up the canyon are basically encroaching on their home. In addition to humans living up there, there were reports of cougar hunters and photographers that had most likely been chasing the cat family, to either shoot the adult or photograph a treed cat.
Finally, on Sunday night, Jan. 13, the caretaker of the Caribou Forest guard station reported to Idaho Fish and Game that there were cougar kittens hanging out in his horse barn and they might have been responsible for scaring one of the horses into hurting itself by running into the corner of the corral. He described them as being small, still having their spots, looking malnourished and that he could walk close enough to them to touch them.
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In the Jan. 16 issue of the Journal, there was a front-page story titled, “Cougar kittens killed.” The Journal reported that three cats were “hanging out in populated areas” and the article further described sightings of them in the upper parts of Gibson Jack and Mink Creek. The story reported that a female cougar, presumably the kittens' mother, had been spotted in the same areas.
These cougar spottings were considered to be unusual, as cougars are the “ghosts of the woods” and are seldom seen so often. The areas they were in were technically their territory, and any humans living so far up the canyon are basically encroaching on their home. In addition to humans living up there, there were reports of cougar hunters and photographers that had most likely been chasing the cat family, to either shoot the adult or photograph a treed cat.
Finally, on Sunday night, Jan. 13, the caretaker of the Caribou Forest guard station reported to Idaho Fish and Game that there were cougar kittens hanging out in his horse barn and they might have been responsible for scaring one of the horses into hurting itself by running into the corner of the corral. He described them as being small, still having their spots, looking malnourished and that he could walk close enough to them to touch them.
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We don’t need another Ligertown
February 20, 2008, 6:07 pm
Idaho State Journal Editorial
You needn’t have a long memory to understand why it’s a bad idea to establish a big cat compound in Eastern Idaho, as a Nevada entrepreneur wants to do. It was just over a dozen years ago that many wolves, lions and ligers (cross-bred lions and tigers) escaped from flimsy cages near Lava Hot Springs, terrorizing nearby residents, injuring a keeper, and causing the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office to spend more than $43,000 cleaning up the mess.
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You needn’t have a long memory to understand why it’s a bad idea to establish a big cat compound in Eastern Idaho, as a Nevada entrepreneur wants to do. It was just over a dozen years ago that many wolves, lions and ligers (cross-bred lions and tigers) escaped from flimsy cages near Lava Hot Springs, terrorizing nearby residents, injuring a keeper, and causing the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office to spend more than $43,000 cleaning up the mess.
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Why I came to America
February 17, 2008, 8:25 am
By Craig Bosley
“Why did you come to America?” I asked my friend. “Why did I come to America,” he responded with tears in his eyes and a quiver in his voice.
Why would a man leave his country, his heritage, the only home he knew? Why would a man leave his country with no guarantees of the life that lay ahead? Why would he move his family around the world to a foreign land, a foreign language, and start a new life? Moreover, why pick the United States over all other choices?
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“Why did you come to America?” I asked my friend. “Why did I come to America,” he responded with tears in his eyes and a quiver in his voice.
Why would a man leave his country, his heritage, the only home he knew? Why would a man leave his country with no guarantees of the life that lay ahead? Why would he move his family around the world to a foreign land, a foreign language, and start a new life? Moreover, why pick the United States over all other choices?
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Hunger is a costly problem for Idaho, nation
February 15, 2008, 12:31 pm
By Laura Vailas
For The Journal
Hunger is a word that immediately evokes images of listless children with distended bellies and hollow eyes in countries where famine, war or political corruption has led to major food shortages. These children suffer from a range of conditions, such as severe protein-calorie malnutrition and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which result in a host of debilitating illnesses, including blindness.
As generous Americans, many of us respond to these powerful visual images by contributing to overseas aid.
What most of us don’t realize is that we have hunger right here in Idaho and throughout the United States that is largely invisible to the untrained eye.
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Hunger is a word that immediately evokes images of listless children with distended bellies and hollow eyes in countries where famine, war or political corruption has led to major food shortages. These children suffer from a range of conditions, such as severe protein-calorie malnutrition and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which result in a host of debilitating illnesses, including blindness.
As generous Americans, many of us respond to these powerful visual images by contributing to overseas aid.
What most of us don’t realize is that we have hunger right here in Idaho and throughout the United States that is largely invisible to the untrained eye.
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The benefits of separate schools for boys, girls
February 14, 2008, 4:30 pm
By Joe Evans
Schools have changed over the last several decades, students have changed and change is what we anticipate and expect.
In fact, the only constant in this world is change. Therefore, change itself can be good. I find that if we expect things to be as they were before, our expectations are never realized. New approaches are often required in order to make things better.
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Schools have changed over the last several decades, students have changed and change is what we anticipate and expect.
In fact, the only constant in this world is change. Therefore, change itself can be good. I find that if we expect things to be as they were before, our expectations are never realized. New approaches are often required in order to make things better.
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My return to the ski slopes
February 8, 2008, 10:28 pm
By Martin Hackworth
It’s great to see some much-needed snow of late in the mountains. The abundant snowfall has rekindled my interest in winter sports. I’ve been on what has amounted to a decade-long hiatus from skiing and that’s unusual for an outdoor buff living in Idaho - especially one who, at one time, was a genuine ski bum.
During the 1980s I left a career in computers and embarked on a stint as a climbing guide/ski instructor. I earned a living guiding, selling articles to climbing magazines and peddling copies of my own books. I spent many nights sleeping in my pickup truck at various ski and climbing areas throughout North America. I was fortunate to be able to climb and ski 250-plus days a year for several years. I had clients from rock legend David Lee Roth to former pro football star and Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz. It was all very cool.
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It’s great to see some much-needed snow of late in the mountains. The abundant snowfall has rekindled my interest in winter sports. I’ve been on what has amounted to a decade-long hiatus from skiing and that’s unusual for an outdoor buff living in Idaho - especially one who, at one time, was a genuine ski bum.
During the 1980s I left a career in computers and embarked on a stint as a climbing guide/ski instructor. I earned a living guiding, selling articles to climbing magazines and peddling copies of my own books. I spent many nights sleeping in my pickup truck at various ski and climbing areas throughout North America. I was fortunate to be able to climb and ski 250-plus days a year for several years. I had clients from rock legend David Lee Roth to former pro football star and Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz. It was all very cool.
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America's health care a national disgrace and international embarrassment
February 6, 2008, 5:04 pm
By Nick Gier
Republican leader Mark Balzer’s caustic column (Jan. 6) on the presidential race is a good example why the level of political discourse in this country is so bad. Does Balzer really think it is OK to reinforce the lies about Barack Obama being a Muslim by calling him “B. Hussein”?
Lifting rhetoric right out of the John Birch Playbook, Balzer incorrectly connects Democrats with Marxism, although Hillary Clinton once sat on the Wal-Mart Board of Directors.
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Republican leader Mark Balzer’s caustic column (Jan. 6) on the presidential race is a good example why the level of political discourse in this country is so bad. Does Balzer really think it is OK to reinforce the lies about Barack Obama being a Muslim by calling him “B. Hussein”?
Lifting rhetoric right out of the John Birch Playbook, Balzer incorrectly connects Democrats with Marxism, although Hillary Clinton once sat on the Wal-Mart Board of Directors.
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Holt plan B won’t rely on taxes
February 6, 2008, 2:57 pm
Idaho State Journal Editorial
Pocatello Mayor Roger Chase and Chubbuck Mayor Steve England knew it was a long shot that local property owners would pass a $24 million bond issue to provide for renovations and upkeep of Idaho State University’s Holt Arena. But they probably didn’t expect their proposal would go down like the proverbial lead balloon, getting less than 29 percent in favor.
The message was clear: Don’t raise property taxes for anything other than essential services. Many voters wondered why ISU couldn’t take care of maintaining the dome. Those seem reasonable objections, even though Holt is in fact used for dozens of community functions with economic benefits to the local cities, activities which also contribute enormously to the quality of life here. If we didn’t have this great resource, we would have to build one.
So, that being said, what’s next?
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Pocatello Mayor Roger Chase and Chubbuck Mayor Steve England knew it was a long shot that local property owners would pass a $24 million bond issue to provide for renovations and upkeep of Idaho State University’s Holt Arena. But they probably didn’t expect their proposal would go down like the proverbial lead balloon, getting less than 29 percent in favor.
The message was clear: Don’t raise property taxes for anything other than essential services. Many voters wondered why ISU couldn’t take care of maintaining the dome. Those seem reasonable objections, even though Holt is in fact used for dozens of community functions with economic benefits to the local cities, activities which also contribute enormously to the quality of life here. If we didn’t have this great resource, we would have to build one.
So, that being said, what’s next?
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Why you should support Holt bond vote
February 2, 2008, 9:41 am
By Joe Jensen
As I’ve followed events over the years in Pocatello, I’m often dismayed and even saddened at the lack of vision demonstrated so many times when it comes to investing in the future, and usually under the mantra of “No new taxes.”
While I no longer live in Pocatello, my wife, Cheryl, and I have invested significantly in the quality of life and future of Pocatello. It is from this perspective I wish to approach the subject of Holt Arena.
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As I’ve followed events over the years in Pocatello, I’m often dismayed and even saddened at the lack of vision demonstrated so many times when it comes to investing in the future, and usually under the mantra of “No new taxes.”
While I no longer live in Pocatello, my wife, Cheryl, and I have invested significantly in the quality of life and future of Pocatello. It is from this perspective I wish to approach the subject of Holt Arena.
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It's time for all of us to help Holt
January 31, 2008, 5:55 pm
By George Casper
When I returned to Pocatello in 2005, walking into Holt Arena was like saying hello to an old friend. It's gratifying to see, through all these years, just how much impact this landmark has had on our community.
Holt Arena has served us well for almost four decades, gradually taking on the role of Pocatello's community events center. From the Ag Expo to the Simplot Games, along with 63 others last year, Holt Arena has been a strong venue for community events.
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When I returned to Pocatello in 2005, walking into Holt Arena was like saying hello to an old friend. It's gratifying to see, through all these years, just how much impact this landmark has had on our community.
Holt Arena has served us well for almost four decades, gradually taking on the role of Pocatello's community events center. From the Ag Expo to the Simplot Games, along with 63 others last year, Holt Arena has been a strong venue for community events.
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Are Holt renovations worth price tag?
January 31, 2008, 5:25 pm
By Joe Evans
One of this country’s major exports is entertainment. Everyone wants to watch Hollywood movies. At this time of year when the Academy Awards are in full swing, the world is intrigued. Not only are Hollywood movies popular but American sports are also a major source of revenue. As Americans, we are often viewed as having free time and thus the success of the entertainment industry.
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One of this country’s major exports is entertainment. Everyone wants to watch Hollywood movies. At this time of year when the Academy Awards are in full swing, the world is intrigued. Not only are Hollywood movies popular but American sports are also a major source of revenue. As Americans, we are often viewed as having free time and thus the success of the entertainment industry.
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Give Old Town planners credit for thinking outside box
January 26, 2008, 11:03 am
Idaho State Journal Editorial
Give the people involved in the Old Town Pocatello Revitalization Plan credit for some innovative thinking.
Who else would broach the idea of installing a pedestrian bridge over the railroad yard which has effectively divided the city for more than 100 years? And why not improve Pocatello High School’s spacious auditorium, the largest by far in the city, to serve as a community theater?
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Give the people involved in the Old Town Pocatello Revitalization Plan credit for some innovative thinking.
Who else would broach the idea of installing a pedestrian bridge over the railroad yard which has effectively divided the city for more than 100 years? And why not improve Pocatello High School’s spacious auditorium, the largest by far in the city, to serve as a community theater?
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What is Ramadan?
January 25, 2008, 10:51 pm
By Spencer Case
Last semester turned out to be one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. Having received a Gilman Scholarship for international studies, I attended school at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, where I studied Arabic and Islamic civilization among other subjects. I will never forget the friends I made or the adventures I had there.
Of particular interest to me was the holy month of Ramadan and how its observation transformed society. As I returned home for the holidays, I continued to reflect on what I had learned. Ramadan may be over, but it’s worth examining this culturally important event.
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Last semester turned out to be one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. Having received a Gilman Scholarship for international studies, I attended school at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, where I studied Arabic and Islamic civilization among other subjects. I will never forget the friends I made or the adventures I had there.
Of particular interest to me was the holy month of Ramadan and how its observation transformed society. As I returned home for the holidays, I continued to reflect on what I had learned. Ramadan may be over, but it’s worth examining this culturally important event.
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We live in throw-away society
January 24, 2008, 5:46 pm
By Joe Evans
For those of you like me who remember "The Andy Griffith Show," you will likely remember the guy in Mayberry who had a “fix it” shop.
I don’t remember his name but I do remember that everyone would bring him their non-working appliances, television sets or other household items to be repaired.
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For those of you like me who remember "The Andy Griffith Show," you will likely remember the guy in Mayberry who had a “fix it” shop.
I don’t remember his name but I do remember that everyone would bring him their non-working appliances, television sets or other household items to be repaired.
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Why to support the Holt vote (or not)
January 23, 2008, 5:30 pm
By Lynda Eggimann
I’m on the fence about Holt Arena. On Feb. 5 Pocatello and Chubbuck will vote on a bond (read "tax"
that will add $7 per month for every $100,000 of property owned. That's $168 per year for a $200,000 house. This is no small issue.
How many businesses will NOT come to our area because our taxes are more than our house payments? It’s a difficult balancing act between attracting business because of our prosperity and repelling it because we’re overtaxed.
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I’m on the fence about Holt Arena. On Feb. 5 Pocatello and Chubbuck will vote on a bond (read "tax"
that will add $7 per month for every $100,000 of property owned. That's $168 per year for a $200,000 house. This is no small issue. How many businesses will NOT come to our area because our taxes are more than our house payments? It’s a difficult balancing act between attracting business because of our prosperity and repelling it because we’re overtaxed.
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