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Did your fiancé, husband or wife have a creative way of asking for your hand in marriage? Enter the “Why I Said Yes” contest with pocatellovows.com and the Idaho State Journal for your chance to win! The grand prize is a 14 karat gold, 1/2 karat weight diamond pendant from Molinelli’s Jewelers in Pocatello valued at over $500! Ten runners-up will each receive a randomly drawn prize valued at $50 from one of these participating businesses: Uncle Jim’s Family Restaurant, Black Swan Inn, Dellart Floral, Nel’s Bi-lo, Ceilo Su Terra, Geraldines, Lennon’s Brides & Formal, Primary Care Specialists, Malto-Caldo or Morris-Murdock Travel.
Here’s how it works: Sign up for a FREE account on pocatellovows.com, the Idaho State Journal’s wedding planning Web site that features advice, tips, discussions and more, and post your engagement proposal story. All entries must be posted online at pocatellovows.com no later than Wednesday, Feb. 11 . The entries will be judged by pocatellovows.com staff and Lance Buttars of Molinelli’... 
Wreaths Across America Dec. 15, 2007 10am At the South East Idaho Vetrans Memorial
Thank you for helping us remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free. Dec. 15, 2007 will mark the 16th year 5,000 wreaths have been donated to adorn the headstones of those buried at Arlington, in appreciation of veterans and the sacrifices they made for their country. The 96th Composite Squadron, Pocatello will be hosting the 2nd annual “Wreaths Across America” at The South East Idaho Veterans Memorial in Pocatello At 10am sharp in conjunction with Arlington National Cemetery. 2007 marks the second year of the expansion of the Arlington Wreath Project with a new national campaign called Wreaths Across America (www.wreathsacrossamerica.org). This years event will see many squadrons participating throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico as Worcester Wreath tapped CAP to help coordinate events across the country.
For 27 years, the Special Mutual of Pocatello have participated in a truly unique and inspirational activity, sponsored by the LDS Chubbuck 5 th ward youth. Each Thanksgiving, they gather at the HawthorneLDSChurch building in Chubbuck to enjoy their very own special Thanksgiving Feast followed by a spiritual activity. With nearly 200 Special Mutual participants expected, the places were set for the evening’s activities, and the kitchen and adjoining rooms were buzzing with volunteers in preparation for dinner. Turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, desserts – Every nook and cranny was filled with a delectable treat! As they stood in line, paired with an eager youth to help them along the way, the building was filled with chatter, singing, high 5’s and eager appetites! Following dessert and a short program, a short testimony meeting concluded the quiet, cloudless evening. As the function comes to an end, the Special Mutual participants headed their various directions home being fed both physically...
To Dream of Bright Tomorrows
By: Mary Keating
POCATELLO—Hundreds of donations and many helping hands bring the dream of brighter tomorrows to children in our community. Since 1984, Bright Tomorrows has worked directly with victims of child sexual abuse and their families. They have been commitment to helping children and their families heal from the trauma of abuse, addressing the emotional and mental needs of victims through counseling and supportive services, assisting them to live happier lives, and to restore the laughter, joy, hopes and dreams of childhood. Pocatello is a growing community and the number of children in crisis and in need of services is continuing to grow. Due to serious limitations of their former facility, as well as the need to provide timely and effective services to victims, Bright Tomorrows looked to the community for support and help. “We could never have reached our dream of a child advocacy center in Pocatello had it not been for the incredible support of...
I have been wondering what you think is a day or even a night. That melt into 24 Hour.
Hopefully you will let me know what is a 24 Hour of your Life. Mine is just making sure that the next 24 Hour is my Best. I have been so lucky to live and have that 24 Hour. I have seen a new grandson come into the world after my Mother past away. She gave me the love of children and a want to have that 24 Hour with them. The 24 Hour with my hubby who is my strength and joy of Life. Who also shares that want of 24 Hour. My Grandchildren and my adopted Grandchildren who give me that 24 Hour of Life. For the Doctors who help me on my 24 Hour Life. They know who they are. And I owe then a few 24 Hour. They are my Heroes. My wonderful God who has taught me how to have that 24 Hour. For my work that gives me the peace to...
My Grandson who was born with a bi-lateral cleft lip and palate. He is a strong and very cute young boy who has had wonderful Doctors who have made him whole. Each time he has an operation he is and will always be my handsome grandson named Sammy. I'm GrandmaJ to a wonderful young boy name Samuel Haden Lewis Riley and he will be having a birthday soon. Now that name alone is a month full. He will be 2 years old on the 7th of November. He is my ray of sunshine and hope, in the days that I enjoy. The way he communicates with me is so special and to know that we can. He is just learning how to form words, with his mouth that was closed with the last surgery. So the roof of it would help make the sounds he makes. And the words will one day be words that are like "GrandmaJ come play with me". I am waiting and can hardly wait to hear GrandmaJ come from that wonderful little boy. He will have to have a few more operations to help him be a little more whole. But he is my strong and wonderful young...
Elmoyne Brewer Hansen Hanks was born October 6th, 1907. She was born in St Charles and graduated from High School at FieldingAcademy in Paris, Idaho. In December of 1929 Elmoyne married Dean Hansen of Tetonia. Three children were born into this loving family; George Hansen and Carolyn Vesser of Pocatello and Dean Hansen of Sandy Utah. She was widowed and later married Theodore “Ted” Hanks. Elmoyne has 4 stepchildren from her second marriage. She is also blessed with 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. When Elmoyne was only 17 she started her teaching career. She graduated from IdahoStateUniversity in 1957 after attending many classes as RicksCollege and IdahoStateUniversity. Elmoyne was a teacher for many years with the PocatelloSchool district and retired in 1969. Elmoyne was recently inducted into the ISU Alumni’s Golden Bengal’s for being a 50 year graduate of IdahoStateUniversity. What a special honor for her to know that she is being remembered for all her hard work. There was a special luncheon...
My first grandaughter is going to be 6 and and that happens to be October 3, 2007 She is a lovely, in motion, learning to be on her own. Is a great helper with her younger brother. Loves to color, to make books with scraps of paper, loves to play games on the computer. With a call from Grandma to wish her a Happy Birthday. she asked me to come and visit her me with a present. I told her I would see her tomorrow at her party. My oldest granddaughter and her birthday present. And I'm the lucky one to have her in my life and what a present she is. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS: 1. Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting. 2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown; 14 to smile. 3. Call people by name. The sweetest music is sound of his own name. 4. Be friendly and helpful. 5. Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything do is a genuine pleasure. 6. Be genuinely interested in people. You can like everybody if you try. 7. Be generous with praise- cautious with criticism. 8. Be considerate of the feelings of others. It will be appreciated. 9. Be thoughtful of the opinions of others. There are three sides to a controversy- yours, the other fellow's and the right one. 10. Be alert to give service. What counts most in life is what we do for others.
Robby's Night TrueStory -- Worth Reading !!!
At the prodding of my friends, I am writing this story. My name is Mildred Hondorf. I am a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines , Iowa . I've always supplemented my income by teaching piano lessons-something I've done for over 30 years. Over the years I found that children have many levels of musical ability. I've never had the pleasure of having a prodigy though I have taught some talented students. However I've also had my share of what I call 'musically challenged' pupils. One such student was Robby. Robby was 11 years old when his mother (a single Mom) dropped him off for his first piano lesson. I prefer that students (especially boys!) begin at an earlier age, which I explained to Robby. But Robby said that it had always been his mother's dream to hear him play the piano. So I took him as a student. Well, Robby began with his piano lessons and from the beginning I thought it was a hopeless endeavor. As much as Robby tried, he lacked the... 
The family of PowerHouse Christian Fellowship and Pastor Steve Isaak would be honored by your attendance at our dedication and open house on September 23. We will have a full day of activities, and you are invited to attend any or all of the listed events.
We will begin the day with a very special morning service. This service starts at 10:30am, and along with our pastoral staff, we are excited to have our Southern Idaho Superintendent Reverend Doyle Fulkes as our guest speaker. Rev. Fulkes is an excellent communicator and uses wit and humor in sharing his message. The dedication service will begin at 4:00pm. There will be special music, Pastor Isaak will share God’s call to ministry and how PowerHouse Fellowship came about, Rev Fulkes, and Dr. Linfield Crowder will lead the dedication of our new building and our efforts to bring glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and build His kingdom. At 6:00pm we will have an open house with refreshments. PowerHouse Christian Fellowship is located at 2905 Sunbeam Road,... I have decided to keep a journal and it was one that was hard to start. My oldest daughter Sunshine gave it to me. I wait and wait for you see I am a cancer survivor. The journal has a picture of Jesus with a brown haired child on his lap and they are touching a purple butterfly. With pink roses around Jesus and the child. I love butterflies, their freedom in flight. The way the wind must dance on their wings and make them move and be carried to flower to flower. Well the journal was a scary thing for me to start but I knew that I would. But the time was put off and off now its about a year and a half and I feel the need to write. At first I decided to write about things I am grateful for. My life. My husband Ray, my adult children Tony, Sunshine and Amber who have given me grandchildren. Nine grandchildren what a blessing. For my friends who fought cancer with me and who are not here. For my Father in Heaven. For my older brother Jesus. For my parents. For Ray's parents. My brothers and sisters....
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